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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
11
A Spokane observer reports scarce sales and minimal chatter about Mary MacLane's diary among locals. Bank cashiers, bookstore clerks, and a Spokane resident who once lived in Butte note few copies sold, limited readership, and questions about morality and public interest.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports the death of Joseph Puzan, once of Texas, occurring somewhere in the area after a July 14 transmission.
Indian plaintiff filed a third degree assault complaint against another Indian before Justice of the Peace George F. Dancer of Meaderville. Coppery Shoe allegedly beat Good Dancer after a minor dispute. Case held for trial next Monday.
From the home at 1108 Nevada avenue the funeral for August Ruddies was held yesterday afternoon. Father Quesnell conducted the burial service at 2 o'clock as numerous friends who knew him during his 21 years in the city gathered. Roses and carnations adorned the room while pallbearers C H Bowman P Peterson William Hart S P Johnson John Nagle J Leyden carried the casket.
A beloved associate died following a frightful runaway to a hearse at the Catholic cemetery. The victim, 49, left a wife and four children. He suffered a broken leg, underwent surgery at St. James Hospital, and died Saturday. The obituary notes his watchman role at Big Blackfoot Milling and the high esteem in which he was held. Also listed are rail fare notices and travel prices from Butte to various destinations with limited return deadlines.
Building Inspector Lane secured a permit for R. G. Vernon at 1214 Jefferson street to enlarge and repair the residence with a new story and about 1500 dollars cost. J. G. Evans received a permit for repairs at 220 East Quartz street after a recent fire with an estimated 100 dollars. Charles Mc Donald obtained a permit for a six room brick veneered home at 650 South Montana street costing 2000 dollars. Mrs. Hamilton sought a permit for a brick veneered building on west Quartz street lot 10 block 11 but was refused due to fire limits. plans will be altered to meet fire regulations and switch to solid brick.
Charles Bonner a noted Butte mining man returns from Alaska to Montana for the summer. He owns a claim in Nikla gulch adjoining a Lane property recently sold for 150000 dollars. Bonner says indications point to a busy season with abundant labor and water projects to support year round mining. Wages are five dollars a day with board and work should meet demand. The Oregon Short Line will run a popular excursion from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake on July 19 with return within ten days.
State witness Fred E. Shernbourne who vanished during the Shadwell murder proceedings was located in Butte yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Dobson arrested him on an old bench warrant connected to his prior failure to testify.
Judge McClernan must justify why he should not be punished for contempt after a disputed disappearance. He had been arrested and held as a witness but released by the court with a promise to appear when wanted.
The Butte Anaconda & Pacific Railroad offers a cheaper rate from Butte to Gregson Springs and return. Tickets from this city to the springs and back cost 80 cents and are valid from Saturday noon until Monday noon for both directions.
Sheriff Furey arrested R L Lee at the race track on a complaint by a woman who charged him with selling her a bogus pool ticket for $5. She identified him to the sheriff as the man who defrauded her. He had $1.30 on him when jailed.
Great Northern Railway offers Basin and return and Boulder and return fares with weekend options. Tickets on sale at 4 North Main Street and depot in Butte and at Anaconda and Pacific stations. Information available on times and freight rates.
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