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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
9
At the Grand Opera House Butte two veteran boxers Wade and Clifford meet in a 20 round decision fight. Wade arrives from Alhambra Springs and Clifford seeks redemption after a Wade victory, both in top condition and aiming for a clear merit based victory.
The Butte club signals a strengthening of the roster to stay in the championship race. Hawley is released after six wins, Dowling’s reliability cited, Treadway near release for slow play. McIntyre moves to third, McDonough to first, Marshall in right field with new pitcher and infielder to follow. Raymer of Great Falls mentioned as a potential recruit.
The opening round at Glen View on July 15 drew many young players against veterans in the 64 qualifiers for the match play. Notable veterans J. G. Thorp and Herbert J. Tweedle posted modest scores, while G. A. Ormiston tied the medal score of 79. A 13-way tie at 94 for the final two qualifying spots will be resolved in a playoff at 8 a.m. tomorrow, followed by 18-hole match play rounds.
The semi finals and final will be played over 96 holes with Saturday’s final between the survivors. Travis and Ormiston will determine the gold medal by the lowest qualifying score at their convenience, likely before Saturday. The tournament drew 132 entrants, among the largest fields for the championship.
Auction of all stock tied to the Montana livery stable at 120 South Montana Street set for next Wednesday afternoon.
Announcement states the third year begins on Tuesday September 9 1902. For catalogues and terms address School of Mines in Butte Montana.
Readable ad notes a yard wide woolen carpet at 49e per yard and linoleum at 49e per yard. Encourages early purchase as demand is high and goods are priced attractively.
Bill Pellew of Virginia City Nev 64 and blind arrived in Butte amid old Comstock memories. The famed Cornish wrestler who saved several miners in the Alta mine flood at Gold Hill braved the torrent and even gave his own shoe to a frightened man. He later helped cut a linking passage during the Gould Curry fire rescue effort that proved fatal for Gould Curry miners.
The plaintiff alleges ownership of a house once at 11 Hamilton Street on Sept 1 1901. It was moved to 136 West Platinum Street by defendants. He says $100 spent pursuing recovery, house worth $500, $25 monthly rental, and $250 general damages for wrongful conversion. Attorney M P Gilchrist. Funeral notice for J Herne in Argenta lodge AOUW remains.
In a debtor examination Judge Clancy quips about the book of Susanna and Daniel coming to judgement when Attorney M Donlan seeks to separate witnesses. The court grants the request, excluding other witnesses during one examination as M D McSherry holds a judgment against Otto Stroh.
New York markets report Brighton Beach results with six races led by Big Gun in the hurdles and Tantalus Cup won by Knockagown. Delmar figures show Harry landing the selling mile and sixteenth, with Mockery and Blue Mint among winners in six races.
At Washington Park on July 15 six races produced a sequence of winners led by Pinch in five furlongs and Captain Arnold in the Edgewater stake for two year olds. Trentham took the second race, Artena the handicap, Talpa the six furlongs, Toah the other six furlongs, with fellow placers listed and times recorded.
A 1902 store advertisement showcases Acme Wheat Flakes and Acme Oat Flakes, H O Breakfast Crisps, Carnation Wheat Flakes, and Force great barley food. It notes liquor offerings in the bond and government guarantees. Yellowstone Whiskey aged 10 years priced by quart, pint, and half pint.
Mary J Leveque filed for divorce in district court against William Leveque on cruelty grounds alleging marriage in Grand Falls New Brunswick Canada on January 23 1888. She reports extreme cruelty including an assault last March and threats to injure her eyes along with an uncontrollable temper. Attorney Joseph Binnard represents her.
Basin and return $1.50 Boulder and return $1.50 Alhambra and return $2.30 Good going Saturday or Sunday returning Monday Basin and return $1.00 Boulder and return $1.00 Good going and returning Sundays only Ticket office 41 North Main Street and depot.
Tony Gerard filed suit in district court against H. H. Smith Paul A. Ozanne J Newton Alexander and James Polly to recover possession of a two room frame house and for damages alleging wrongful taking.
Detroit July 15 Rhythmic a blind horse owned by Jesse Turney Paris Ky won the Merchants and Manufacturers stake at Grosse Point in 2 11% three straight heats. Zephyr withdrawn after lame warmup. Crowd over 10000. Other trots and pacers among results with Silver Sign Direct Hal The Roman Shadow Chimes Greenline and more.
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