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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 21 Mast Broadway Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
The notes list numerous visitors and residents in Butte including H Sheehan in town from Helena, Fred Orton and W P Irwin in city for piano dealings, W King of Lewistown, G A Chevieny dentist, J Watson Buford and wife from Missoula, Mrs D P Lake of Waterloo, M W Duncan of Virginia City, and many others. Births, marriages, legal actions, and travel updates appear among society items. Government figures Gov Toole and ex Gov Hauser attend sessions while local business and hospital notes are included.
Judge Harney granted an injunction in favor of the Montana Jockey Club against the city over the anti pool selling ordinance at the race track. The court did not state grounds, releasing defendants on bonds and deferring further action to the city council. County Attorney Breen argued pool selling is gambling, while Kirk contended licensing by the state implies legality. habeas corpus for Martin and associates resulted in discharge.
Judge McClernan rules pool selling not gambling in Sam Martin habeas corpus case. Martin, operator of an anti trust poolroom, has been jailed repeatedly while county officials argue pool selling is gambling and seek to close his establishment. The Montana Jockey Club assisted in the related injunction, while Judge Harney echoed the same interpretation in the injunction matter.
The Northern Pacific offers a July 25 excursion from Butte to Yellowstone Park and back for $29 valid five and a half days. The package includes rail fare Butte to Cinabar and return, lodging and breakfast at Livingston, and stage and hotel expenses in the Park. A cheaper week’s outing is rare. act quickly to secure a spot.
Special excursion rates available August 4 to 9 from Butte to San Francisco and return for 50.60 dollars and to Los Angeles for 90 dollars. Tickets valid 60 days from sale with stopovers allowed. For berth reservations contact W H Merriman General Agent Northern Pacific Railway Butte Mont.
Sadie Jina, a resident of the Valley addition, was injured while loading a 38 caliber revolver. The bullet passed through the palm, fracturing all the bones. He was taken to St James hospital for treatment and rested easily by last report. Creditors of Mrs M T Somerville millinery ask to settle accounts by the 14th or face collection.
Fares listed show round trips from Butte to Lime Spur Twin Bridges Sheridan Alder Pony Bonita Deer Lodge and others with varied prices from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars. Tickets note weekend validity and returns, including Sunday morning departures and Monday returns.
Thomas Brennan died of stomach cancer at St James Hospital at 11 yesterday morning after a two month illness. He was 56, formerly an engineer at the High Ore mine, of 529 North Wyoming Street, and he leaves a wife and four children. Funeral arrangements follow.
Will be held Friday afternoon from the residence of his brother in law Charles Ferns No 521 North Wyoming street You are requested to attend the next regular meeting Thursday evening July 17 1902 Business of special importance to be transacted as GOVNE 7 Secretary.
Butte Anaconda and Pacific Rail road offers a cheaper rate from Butte to Gregson Springs and return. Tickets from this city to the springs and back are 80 cents and valid from Saturday noon until Monday noon.
In Putte over three days there were three saloon hold ups. John Malom, a miner, was robbed of 35 dollars at Gayloch and Mercury. George Sears was fired at when the robber failed to stop. Brennan Grant’s saloon on 366 Fast Broadway was robbed of about 40 dollars as Dugan McPherson was searched. the robbers fled down Covert street.
Ed O'Donnell a former Anaconda bartender was arrested on a 20 dollar larceny charge after hotel clerk Thomas Harrington allegedly displayed cash at the Balmoor Saloon. A fireman witnessed the theft, leading to O'Donnell’s Liberty bond for court. Policemen Laughlin and Schmid made the arrest.
County commissioners bill the city for 30 percent of pesthouse and smallpox expenses from January 1 to July 15 totaling 6 204 dollars, plus an unpaid February bill of 1 108 dollars, claiming 2 969 dollars is due. List includes payments to Dr Sheeran 291 50 Dr O Leary 2 000 nurse F J Sheeran 500 food M J McDonald 241 Kate Godfrey 1 820 guard Joseph Canney 298 40 and telephone company 78.
Judge William Clancy and stenographer John Ledwidge depart for the Little Boulder for several days of nimrod fishing. Clancy famed as a top angler since Walton era plans to send trout home for friends, with distribution coordinated by District Clerk Roberts. Fish arrivals begin this morning, first come, first served. L.C.B.A Father Batens branch hosts a grand ball at Hibernia hall Friday July 18 with 50 cent admission and 25 cents for ladies. Chancellor Donnell moves his law office to room 55 fifth floor Harbour block.
We thank all neighbors and friends for the kindness shown us during the sickness, death and burial of our late beloved son, John Henry Wing. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wing.
News from Jennings La reports the Jenningswell No 2 fire still burning with the gate valve intact. Firefighters attempt to surround the well with a boiler and snuff the flames with steam as 50 000 barrels from gushers are feared lost and a Beaumont engine, though late, made no impact. If steam works the blaze may subside in four to five days despite large crowds at the scene.
The Peoria board of trade reports a 1 cent advance in whiskey prices this morning. The current rate stands at $1.81 per gallon as the basis for finished goods.
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