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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
5
A man, wife, and child report a would-be robber near the Washoe smelter road east of town. The couple describe a silent pursuer who aimed to ambush them at close range, prompting the husband to bluff with a threat of a gun and speed away. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Vnesevich and Jerdovich advertise a closing out sale offering groceries wines and liquors at cost for cash. Creditors are urged to call and settle accounts immediately with the firm.
After a successful run since October 1, the Leland hotel shut down last night. proprietor Bryan Owsley said business had declined to a point he could not sustain. About 20 boarders and roomers were displaced, with many former guests seeking new boarding and rooming arrangements.
Beginning Saturday May 23 and each Saturday thereafter the B A P railway will offer round trip rates to Gregson Springs. Anaconda to Gregson and return 50c Butte to Gregson and return 80c Tickets valid on all trains from noon Saturdays to noon Mondays.
The funeral for John Berry a twenty year old Black man found dead in his Waterbury cabin takes place at 2 pm at M. J. Walsh undertakers. Interment follows at Hill Cemetery. Berry had no relatives in the area and had worked as a porter at Sloan's barber shop. Death believed due to excessive drinking.
Judge Hayes faces a packed docket as three cases near trial including a mayhem charge against Patrick Walton and Windy Ryan and assault disputes involving Ina Trask and Bessie Arnold plus the Brocky Kid Charles Carlson facing a mayhem accusation after a bite incident with Zena Labouitte in Mainville.
Mrs Mary Ann Johnston, wife of Rev Adam Johnston formerly of Deer Lodge, died in New York City. George M Johnston received the telegram her death, she leaves two children Mrs D D McMillan of New York and George M of Deer Lodge. Remains to be buried Saturday at Oakland Cemetery Chicago beside her husband. Shirts and underwear to order at Thurson's 300 East Park.
Mr Duffy returns to Anaconda with wife and children from California and Spokane. He praises Montana while noting Spokane’s dullness after closing the frontier like business. Heat across the state makes Montana’s cool climate appealing and he says he is glad to be back in Anaconda. Also notices dissolution of Bhert & Blackbrough with A Short and John W James forming Snort & James. The text ends with a local ad for Ladies lace hose.
Thomas Fraser and Miss Margaret Bryant were married at noon yesterday at the bride's parents home on Oak Street by Rev. Dr. Gwynne. Relatives and friends attended the ceremony and wedding dinner. The couple will reside in Anaconda after a train trip to Nova Scotia. Fraser works in the copper city hardware department. Bryant has taught in city schools.
In Granite county a district court session heard guardianship land nosed cases. Mrs Henry Nierling’s guardian sought to stop William Lee from claiming and building on land tied to her estate. Judge Napton denied the injunction. Other docket items included case dismissals and demurrer rulings. Notices were sent to property owners.
The Androonda board of health issues notices to residents requiring cleaning of premises and adjoining alleys within five days. Noncompliance leads to prosecution. the city may perform the work and bill the costs. Sanitation measures include metal refuse receptacles for hotels and restaurants and daily emptying.
Fire crews were called yesterday to a rear S10 East Firth Street residence where a frame house caught fire from an overheated stove. The property, owned by John Gregor, sustained little or no damage after the blaze was knocked down.
An old money maker credits recovery from long illness to studying foods and hygiene and promoting Postum Coffee and Grape-Nuts Breakfast to reform diet. He claims 10 to 12 million dollars earned and thousands cured, urging quit coffee, eat balanced meals, and pursue health to regain control and success.
A Michigan island dispute centers on Island No. 1 in St. Marys River where John B Chart, a one man guard for the government, keeps trespassers off Mountain Ash Island. Chart lost both feet in 1868 climbing misadventure and now guards the site with pride while awaiting artificial feet.
The assessment roll of Deer Lodge County Montana has been completed and turned over to the assessor. The board of commissioners will appoint a board of equalization meeting on Tuesdays from July 2 to August 10, 1995, inclusive, unless business requires. Dated Anaconda, Montana, July.
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