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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
7
Butte readers learn of rental pianos from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co, local visitors and residents in town, births, marriages, business trips, and shifts in shops and services. Notables include Dr. Dodd eye exams, Sherman moving to Broadway, and periodic clear weather amid ongoing smoke concerns.
A young widow and one child mourn the loss of their husband and father. Officers will escort the deceased’s remains to the grave, ensuring a solemn funeral procession and honoring his service.
Police officer Patrick J Murphy of Butte dies at his home from pneumonia after a short illness. Appointed last May by Mayor Davey, he was popular and trusted, leaving a widow and one child. Funeral details set for Saturday at 2 pm with police and fire department pallbearers and city hall flag at half mast.
The notice advertises European plan at $1.50 per day and up and American plan at $3 per day and up. It boasts the finest table west of New York.
Miner William Bordick fell ten floors through an air chute while hauling timbers at the Fast Grey Rock 1490 foot level. He survived with a broken ankle tendon strain and a fractured rib, and was treated at Murray and Freund's hospital. Bordick, about 32, unmarried, boards at 356 East Broadway.
A 1992 letter to the Standard argues against employing married women in Montana stores and laundries. The writer asserts husbands must support wives and calls for single women to have job opportunities, while exempting widows or deserted wives.
A reader identifies as a working girl and subscriber seeking space to publish a letter. She notes no man will share her earnings and asks for room to express her views.
Special Dispatch from Great Falls reports two smoldering fires in the northwest corner of the Bos ton & Montana smelter carpenter shop. Firemen from Black Eagle hose company responded quickly, water applied, and flames were subdued before 7 am. Damage estimated around 100 dollars, likely from a crosswired electric wire.
Charles Schneider challenges Tom Durdon for a 100 yard dash speed test at the Holland street skating rink in Butte as part of an ice carnival. Billings reminisce the marriage of Robert A Barr to Ethel Quarrier of Sheridan and a return trip to Denver and Iowa. The Missoula Missoulian reports three placer claims Kru ger May and Half Moon on Rock Creek Fergus county sought for patent by American Gem Mining syndicate. Gus Okerman visits Lewistown after 28 years noting Janeaux stockade and plans to visit North Moccasins mines. Frank Ritchie mourns four poisoned hounds on Shields River with possible plea. Fort Benton River Press notes dehorning cattle becomes common practice in Montana with Wearn Rowe and M. S. Holderbaum shown.
Floyd Closser filed a city damage claim for 50000 arguing sidewalk and street conditions at Main and Broadway led to his left arm being severed by a streetcar on December 31. Lawyers Kirk and Clinton represent him. City officials discussed the claim amid surprise over not suing the street railway. Officer Murphy, killed yesterday, was a key witness. he said the South Main car failed to switch and went north, a point not reduced to writing.
The city hosts ongoing revival services attracting big crowds. Rev Groeneveld preached Precious Promises at First Presbyterian. Evangelist Miller, delayed from Chicago, plans sermons tonight and Sunday. Rev Tonge praises the meetings and anticipates great spiritual results with strong church support.
The Portage cutoff received an official inspection in Great Falls on January 16 led by Superintendent Ross. Present were Contractor A Guthrie Master Mechanic Tabor Chief Clerk W D Mason Chief Dispatcher E E Lilie Chief Engineer J Patterson Roadmaster A Brown Assistant Roadmaster H McGonagie Dispatcher Ole Nelson, with Conductor Hayes in charge of the train and Engineer James O'Reilly at the throttle.
A burial case was dispatched today from Great Falls to Augusta for Mrs. Bain, mother of Robert Gilbert, a ranchman about five miles from Augusta. Her death followed a broken leg she suffered about a month ago.
The executive committee met last evening and heard reports from soliciting committees. It adjourned subject to the secretary’s call while a comprehensive fund status report is prepared. The statue design committee is authorized to proceed with ground work and monument contract arrangements at the earliest practicable time.
The burglary charge against Ben Picken was dismissed in Justice Stafford's court on Prosecuting Attorney's motion. John Kane, a noted pressman, died in San Francisco after leaving the city six weeks ago. Smedley J. Everts and Mattie Ulm of Belt were married at the Grand hotel. Deputy County Auditor A. J. Zimmerman returned from inspections of justice of the peace books in Monarch, Neihart and Kibbey. County Superintendent M. A. Kearns set the next teachers' examination for February 28 and March 1 in the courthouse. An error in the printed notice postponed the special school election from January 25 to February 目标.
Venezuelan revolutionary steamer Libertador seen Tuesday evening near Cape Cadera east of La Guayra. Suspected to have landed arms there. Numbers of insurgents reported active in the vicinity.
George H. Davis, 4 harness wagon and trunk dealer of Utica, filed a bankruptcy petition today. Liabilities total 53,262 dollars with assets listed at 145,526 dollars, according to the Utica bankruptcy filing dated January 16.
Oskaloosa Iowa January 16 Fred Tomer a retail clothing merchant filed a bankruptcy petition Liabilities 59000 assets 22600 in the for court today reflecting a pending insolvency and financial distress within the local business community.
The Edinboro blaze last night caused about 35000 dollars in damage. Firemen from Erie with their department helped bring the fire under control by midnight.
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