Drunk and Glad of an Altas
The fragment hints at a lighthearted or misread note about drunkenness and objects, but the readable text is too fragmentary to identify a clear event, individuals, or organizations for a fuller summary.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
9
The fragment hints at a lighthearted or misread note about drunkenness and objects, but the readable text is too fragmentary to identify a clear event, individuals, or organizations for a fuller summary.
In a police court session John White booked as John Doe refused his initial name before pleading guilty to a simple drunken offense and paying a $5 fine. The day also saw John Donovan sent to county authorities for incorrigibility, Henry Samuels fined $10 for abusive language, Dora Shaw jailed 30 days for vagrancy, John Riley jailed 20 days, and D S Mack held to plead after carrying concealed weapons.
Five youngsters faced Judge Taylor in South Butte on petty larceny charges for stealing coal from a trackside car at Corktown. Though not all admitted guilt, the court dismissed the case after advice, with the boys warned and released.
A court record shows a question of veracity challenged by a number of affidavits. Witnesses provide sworn statements disputing key assertions while attorneys review inconsistencies and prepare further filings. The filing signals ongoing scrutiny of the contested claims in the case.
In district court Thomas H. Lynch files to have two dismissals reversed after claiming ignorance of trial dates due to mine work in Jefferson county. Affidavits from Nellie Brady and others place Lynch in town during set trial period and question notice. Also listed is a cost bill in the Comanche mining case and a separate note suit against Kingsley. Great Northern tickets now on sale to Anaconda and intermediate stations.
Norris in Madison county boasts one of the state’s largest parks for a small town. Cottonwoods and poplars line a fenced plot irrigated by a ditch, with plans to sow grass in spring. Local families gather nightly in warm seasons, reflecting community pride and active recreation.
250 yards of ten wire tapestry Brussels Carpets in desirable patterns with matching borders. Enough for one or two rooms. Priced at six cents a yard laid on your floor, a value normally about $1.25 per yard. This unusual price draws you in today.
John Canovan of Helmville reports no boom in his town but notes continued prosperity in the Nevada valley. He cites agricultural districts and stock ranges as stable, mines showing signs of stability, and potential capital investment that could raise property values. Lincoln gulch also improving this winter.
The advertisement touts an expanded stock of staple and fancy groceries at John & Holland 2 North Main Bt.utte Montana. It highlights low prices on table luxuries and urges purchases as healthful and affordable with deals on wines and whiskey.
European plan priced at $1.50 per day and up. American plan from $3 per day and up. Claim highlights include finest table west of New York and Montana Rock Springs coal Lump at $4.75 per ton. Silver price noted as 13 ast.
On a street corner two women discuss a man named Mr Blank coming to Butte to live. They recall he was a local terror as a prankster in his youth and a charming future acquaintance. Knights and Ladies of Security host a grand ball tonight at Scandia hall with 50 cents per couple, ladies 25 cents.
Jim the city jail dog astonishes friends by standing on hind legs and “speaking” for sugar. He trotted along Broadway, spotted a sugar loaf on the curb, crouched, then lifted and crunched the treat, clearly enjoying the moment.
Col Thomas McTague, visiting from Deer Lodge, says cattle and horses have weathered a mild winter. Hay crops last summer were good and stockmen are ready for a hard winter with ample feed stored in stacks and mows. He notes the open winter and scarce snow have kept stock in fine condition.
Special correspondence from Miles City reports rancher C. J. Smith using a steam powered centrifugal pump on the Mizgpah to irrigate. He now achieves about 100 inches of flow and plans a 35 horsepower boiler in spring to greatly boost capacity with low fuel costs.
In Custer County ranchers like Smith mine lignite coal to fuel furnaces as gasoline remains costly. George Burt and Walter Cameron also employ centrifugal pumps. J B Collings partners with J C Auld in Helena in livestock and insurance. Reverend Mickle visits Miles City for lectures. M Tracy of MKalaka coal company reports good coal quality and ongoing mining upon Reno Swift’s urging. 2d Heuterdah suffers serious internal injuries after jumping from a fence.
The president today sent nominations to the senate including David H. Jarvis for collector of customs in the Alaska district and H. G. Gilmer Henry M. Smith and Richard M. Watt as assistant naval constructors with Eben Barker of Massachusetts named third lieutenant in the revenue cutter service.
The senate re elected M Faillier as president. It was decided to devote all sessions except Friday to the budget discussion.
In Washington on January 14, Admiral Walker issued a call for members to respond to Isthmian Canal Affairs chairman letter. The group seeks cooperation on isthmian canal matters and related plans.
A heavy snowstorm swept Germany causing three foot drifts in Thuringia. Railway and telegraphic communications were interrupted after the storm yesterday.
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