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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
5
Rev. Macurdy of the M E church denounces prize fighting as a lower instinct and a ruinous path. He argues fighting should serve higher ideals not brute conflict, cites saloon orgies and prison outcomes, and urges youths to channel fighting energy toward uplifting humanity.
The advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and disordered digestion. It argues against purgatives, claims the tablets aid digestion and stimulation of digestive fluids, and notes testimonials and a 50 cent price with a free information booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Mr. Macurdy urged young men to join the cause of a higher life and serve the community. He closed his sermon with a call to enlist energy in the Law and Order league and will speak on The Eagle's Nest with local application this evening.
Joseph C. Smith of Deer Lodge argued for a new trial in Clinton Dotson’s murder conviction for killing Capt. Oliver Dotson. Dotson, sentenced to death, contends errors in evidence and jury instructions. The supreme court took the appeal under advisement amid tied charges with McArthur, earlier hanged for the same scheme in Powell County.
In accordance with F. L. Grantley request grand master workmen of the A O U W memorial services were held by the Anaconda branch. Friendship hall was filled with members and friends. Rev Alfred Brown opened with blessing. Ida Marchion played piano. G and B Wisner gave an address. Mahan played violin. Ed Earhardt performed piano, A E Rowe read, Brown delivered a scholarly address. Mrs Gilchrist read, Mrs Flint played, Laird gave closing remarks.
After weeks of springlike weather a light snowfall covered Anaconda giving the city a wintry look. Public enthusiasm for winter sports remains high with skating ongoing since rinks opened and sleigh rides ready to resume as more snow falls.
The city hosts a Modern Woodmen meeting and a Twentieth Century club social dance at the club rooms on Cherry street. Also noted are various local notices including a marriage license for Charles Joseph and Lottie George, and updates on residents and businesses in Anaconda.
Frank Collins reports John R. Walkup, previously of Anaconda, now in Seattle, has purchased E. B Maxwell's interest in the Olympia cafe and is running the Place in Puget Sound city. The move follows Walkup's departure from Anaconda.
Four aldermen attended a city council meeting while the quorum of six was not met. The session proceeded with limited voting and discussion on agenda items.
A crowded council chamber awaited a promised meeting but only four aldermen attended. Alderman Gangner acted as chair and appointed Steurnagle as clerk as O Leary and Wallace answered the roll. O Leary moved to adjourn until next Monday at 8 pm, seconded by Wallace, and approved.
The Twentieth Century club hosted its second social dance in the club's first floor hall last night. About 25 couples attended and enjoyed an evening of dancing and decor.
A young man named Nichols found Alfred Arms near Dead Man's Gulch in a near dying state. He carried Arms to town and then to the poor farm for care. Arms, over 50, is ill with suspected stomach cancer but is improving.
Miss Clara Mc Donel attends Epworth league meeting in Butte. Philipsburg ladies plan a leap year ball Feb 10 with all expenses covered by the organizers. Christine McKenzie visits Missoula. Mrs Harry Knatz and children visit Missoula and may seek health care. A daughter born to Mrs F. S. Wallace, formerly a stenographer at the Bimetallic. Wes Spees to spend winter in Indiana after selling Rock creek placer to C. D. McLure of St. Louis. H. Thompson of Rocky Fork Coal Company visits. L. N. Van Vranken returns from Lewistown after paying $9,000 cash for property and will reside here. J T Rowling and Miss Annie Dyer wed at home. Rev. John Hocking officiates. J c Hunter’s two boys moved to Helena for Sisters’ care. Mrs L A Wake and Mrs George Burks host friends during the week.
In Missoula on January 21, two south side school rooms were dismissed to allow fumigation after scarlet fever appeared in the households of A White on South Third Street and Jacob Rehder in the valley beyond the city limits. The remaining children resumed classes while the sick were kept home, as the health board acts to prevent further outbreak.
Charley Hart returns home from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania after a visit that ended with his mother’s death. He stays to settle affairs and mourns a long separation of 17 years before the reunion.
Messrs Brigat and Robbins representing eastern capital have paid 8000 dollars, the balance of the first payment on the one million dollar bond secured last December on the Barnes King mines and mill in the North Moccasin mountains near Kendall. The remaining money is due on or before the first of next July per the bond.
Miss Millie Meredith accuses President Mitchell and Secretary Treasurer Wilson of concealing Pearce’s $2,000 yearly alleged shortage and blocking full books. Mitchell denies the charges and a seven-member committee is formed to investigate. Debate follows as miners and operators face a wage scale dispute across Indiana Ohio Western Pa.
Missoula Jan 21 The demurrer in the state cases against the three Hinamen charged with furnishing venison to patrons in their restaurants was argued in Justice Houtchens court and overruled. The three cases are set for trial next Monday.
L. T. Greenough and Dr. J. M. Fox returned from Helena after several days there. They were present when the capitol building was turned over to the State and reported that the transition went smoothly.
The small child of Mr. and Mrs. Han lon died at the fort yesterday morning after a brief illness and was buried today in the fort cemetery.
Mrs Addie L Richardson stands trial in Savannah Missouri for the murder of her husband Frank W Richardson a wealthy Savannah merchant on December 24 1900 Prosecutor C F Booker alleges motive and possible involvement of Stewart Fife claiming the widow’s alleged intimacy with Fife near the time of the crime The body was found as Richardson was about to enter his wife’s bedroom after being notified he would not join a Christmas event
The January 14 1902 county board special session took minutes with William Kelliher chairman H B Hoffman and M Martin present. Road viewers W E Pinegar George Parrott and Frank MoetCleary appointed to assess a proposed change near Anaconda. A telephone was ordered for the clerk of district court. Various bills approved including rent for a residence and tax rebate payments. Minutes note hearings set for February 3 and adjournment sine die.
In the district court of Ionas Judicial district Deer Lodge County, estate of A. De Kay deceased. A probate hearing is set for January 25 1902 at the courthouse in Deer Lodge to prove the will and appoint R E B De Kay to letters testamentary. William F Thomas Clerk dated January 1902.
Philipsburg Montana Granite county city council invites bids for cotton fire hose two and a half inch high pressure. Bids must be between 300 and 1000 feet at a minimum price per foot. Bids due before February 3, 1902. City Clerk Wingfield L Brown notes the right to reject any and all bids.
Notice is hereby given that the American Exchange National Bank and assigns will redeem sewer bonds Nos. 5 and 6 for $1,000 each issued in 188% by the city of Anaconda Montana. After a 50 day period no more interest will be allowed. Dated January 1902. W. W. Ha City Treasurer of Anaconda City.
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