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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1902
Page
9
The jury finds Charles Lennox guilty of murder in the first degree for the Williams killing after a trial that began last Monday. His co-defendant Martin was convicted last week. both face execution by hanging, with sentencing set for next Saturday July 28.
On May 19 two men were found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Joan R. Williams. Prosecutor Macke argued Lennox’s guilt and defense attorney Kremer urged mercy, claiming Lennox's confession was coerced. The jury deliberated from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., delivering a guilty verdict against both defendants with sentencing set for next Saturday and possible appeals to the state supreme court.
Basin and return fares to Boulder and Alhambra listed with Saturday Sunday travel options and Monday or Sunday return windows. Ticket office at 41 North Main Street and depot. Also a warning that Metropolitan Life Insurance policy holders should not pay Mr. O. 8. Gupton for insurance. not employed by the company. Julius C. Stein, superintendent.
The Butte Anaconda Pacific Mail road company offers a round trip fare from Butte to Gregson Springs at 80 cents. Tickets valid from Saturday noon to Monday noon. Chancellor O Donnell moves his law office to room 55 fifth floor Harbour block. Homer Richards seven months old dies yesterday at 1222 East Gelena Street.
Dr and Mrs John McIntyre entertained a jolly ping-pong party on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs A H Wethey, Mr and Mrs George Stevenson, Mrs Charles Copenharve, Miss Grace Stevenson, Dr Howes of Texas, and Mr Barry. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs C W Pope chaperoned a tally-ho party to the Nine Mile last Sunday. Guests included S Waters V Rooney C Kelly R Peoples and Misses Alice Casey Frances Peoples Jeanette Davis Lizzie Pope Alice Rooney. After lunch under trees, return trip home by moonlight with mandolin music.
Silver City Hive L. O. T. M. hosts an entertainment and dance at Scandia hall on Friday July 25. Admission 25 cents.
Northern Pacific runs two excursion trains to Bozeman on Sunday July 27 leaving Butte at 7 and 7 30 a m from Montana Union depot. Round trip fare is 2 with children at 1. Tickets go on sale Saturday July 26 at the Northern Pacific city office corner Park and Main and at the depot Sunday morning.
Advertisement touts Burlington service leaving Butte at 12 50 a m for Denver arriving 8 00 a m promising the fastest trip. Tickets and berths available at 35 East Broadway Butte through agent H F Ruger.
Butte to Pipestone and return costs 1.00. Butte to Whitehall and return 1.50. Butte to Lime Spur and return 2.00. Butte to Twin Bridges and return 2.00. Butte to Sheridan and return 2.30. Butte to Alder and return 2.30. Butte to Pony and return 2.70. Butte to Bonita and return 4.00. Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday good to return following Mondays. Butte to Deer Lodge and return 1.00 good going Sunday mornings and returning same day.
On July 25 the Northern Pacific offers a Yellowstone Park round trip from Butte to Yellowstone for 39 dollars. The package covers rail fare, lodging and breakfast at Livingston, stage and hotel expenses in the park for five and a half days. This bargain surpasses typical costs of 57 dollars and fills quickly.
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