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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
5
Coroner's jury finds Frank Pancic to blame for his death at the Washoe smelting plant after attempting to board a moving ore car he had no right to ride. He ignored whistle warnings and slipped between a post and car, resulting in fatal crush injuries.
The New England Bloomer Girls baseball team plans to perform in Anaconda on the afternoon and evening of the 7th. The manager was in town arranging the appearance and the club brings its own fence grandstand and floodlights. Mages Thomas team to try out the girls performance.
At Mountain View park tonight the regular weekly dance will be the feature of the evening. The management has provided for all the comforts necessary to make the occasion an enjoyable one for those who attend, and the trains will run conveniently for all. Excellent music both at the dance hall and in the park will be furnished for the evening.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Billings reports the school board awarded the contract to Yegen Boos for furnishing 35 pupils' desks and several teachers' desks and chairs for the new south side building.
David Harrelson, defendant in the divorce suit filed by Georgia Harrelson, disclosed to the Standard on July 9 that he has hired counsel and will contest the case. He stated he intends to fight the proceedings.
He denies every charge brought by his wife and says the claim of habitual drunkenness can be disproved by showing 18 months of work for one firm with no days lost except due to sickness.
Odson and Strain’s advertise discounts from 20 percent to half price on clothing, hosiery, and linens. The article notes sales at Adams’ department store, Bhret estate sale, and Strain’s daily deals, with park outings, a dance at Mountain View park, and a funeral mass for Frank Pancic mentioned.
The Democratic county central committee met to organize for the coming fall campaign. Members named include Dr J Warren William Kelliher George Barich John Roach and Dr Spelman with Thomas Devine as chairman and T O Leary secretary. A meeting is set for July 16 at Col O Leary’s Daly Bank Building to outline work and enlist help for the 2000 cause.
Lawrence Carrigan, who died at Sisters' hospital in Butte, was well known in Anaconda. He came to visit his brother Martin Carrigan with Mr. Dudehey, traveled into the Idaho mountains, caught a severe cold, and later developed pneumonia on the way home, from which he did not recover.
Michael Carriher, an employee at the lower works, fell 30 feet from a scaffold yesterday. He was taken to St. Ann’s hospital for treatment. Wounds described as internal. doctors planned further examination to determine the full extent of injuries.
Billings July 9 wool sales were extremely light as about 200000 pounds were to be offered at the Northern Pacific warehouse but a yard wreck halted shipments. Only three clips were sold to J Williams & Co and J Koshland & Co for Wyoming wool at 10 12 1 2 percent. Market recovery is expected to take several days due to bad weather delaying shearing.
Reports describe an illness in horses marked by nasal discharge and mucous emanations. Some observers note weight loss in affected animals though the condition does not appear to be fatal. Farmers urge caution and monitoring of livestock health.
Robert T. Allen Jr and Miss Lillie Marsh wed at Justice Manns office after a midnight license. The hurried ceremony followed Allen accepting a Wild West show position. Lillie Marsh is the daughter of notable valley ranchman Jesse Marsh. A license issued this afternoon to W. F. McIntyre and Eva Williams, both of Billings.
Clerk of the Court Arthur Davis left for Butte to attend the funeral of his little nephew Millard Hawkins who died yesterday in Rocker Montana. The child was scalded to death after falling into a tub of hot water.
Under Sheriff Mc Donald of Livingston searched Billings for Ryan a youth about 5 feet 2 inches bow legged wanted in Park county for horse stealing. He was last seen heading toward town and Sheriff suspected he might drift in with the circus today. no arrest yet.
In Billings on July 9 a railroad team game ended with a man struck in the face by a misthrown bat. W H Estrander of Musselshell suffered a severe facial wound, with bleeding and a suspected broken nose.
The Wild West show in Billings schedules two exhibitions today featuring a head of buffaloes from the Alard herd. A yearling bull broke its leg while unloading from the cars this morning. Peter Yegen is negotiating with the manager to buy the animal and attempt to save its leg.
Milea City owners of horses meet to discuss a contagious illness showing coughing. Officials note nasal symptoms and seek guidance on control and care of affected animals. The meeting aims to assess spread and response measures.
A well known Albany man extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine on earth. He says he has used it nine years and it saved his life several times. Sold by local druggists and stores in Butte and nearby communities.
About eighteen months ago W Manning of Albany New York a well known trade figure used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a protracted diarrhoea and obtained immediate relief He recommends the medicine to others with similar afflictions Sold by Standard Drug Store Smith Drug Store Martin Drug Store J M Kennedy Drug Co and all druggists and Butte
The Lang jury returned a guilty verdict and sentenced the prisoner to 80 days in the county jail for receiving stolen cattle. Indignation grows over the jury's action, which costs the county several thousand dollars. Roberts, the confessed cattle thief whose testimony convicted Lang, is at liberty.
Miles City reports J H Mitchell a painter and paper-hanger was jailed yesterday on criminal assault charges. Alleged victims are girls 12 years old and younger. Physicians conducting examinations declined to confirm or deny the accusations.
A complaint against W. A. Buzard alleges he appropriated 200 dollars for his own use. Amos Williams paid the funds, believing the payment settled railroad land accounts. Buzard acted as local agent for the Northern Pacific land department.
Passenger Agent C S Fee reports from St Paul that a Pennsylvania Railroad excursion train will travel through Miles City tomorrow afternoon between five and six o clock on the way to Yellowstone park. More than 100 prominent Pennsylvanian citizens will be aboard.
Kalispell reports that persistent rainfall over the past week forced the postponement of Flathead Driving races that were scheduled to be held. Local organizers will announce new dates once conditions improve.
Association plans fall events to run with Flathead county’s first annual fair. Readiness built from a parade of good horses from across the state, though local owners express strong disappointment over delays.
Joseph Pare a Frenchman from Elk Park held on an assault with a deadly weapon charge was arraigned in Elk Park. He pleaded not guilty and I C Pace of Whitehall was appointed to defend him. Trial was scheduled for July 21.
Kalispell on July 9 reports bids will be opened next Saturday night for the 20 000 bond issue to fund a new high school. Builders aim to start construction by Sept 1 and will expedite work accordingly.
Sealed proposals for a basement and two story brick and stone schoolhouse in Great Falls Cascade County Montana are invited by School District No 1. Bids due by 10 a m on July 15 1902. Each bid must include a 5 percent certified check and a surety bond. Completion target Oct 15 1902 with daily delay and early completion bonuses. Plans available at Tribune offices Great Falls and architect J H Kent Helena. Board may reject bids.
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