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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1900
Page
7
Butte residents and visitors are listed with names and brief items: tradespeople, appointments, travel notes, property deals, and upcoming railway and resort plans. The column mentions Fred Orton piano tuner, J M Froehlich fur storage, Fr J M Tait’s outing, x ray exams, Monteath residence sale, mortgage filings, and a Gregson Springs resort pitch along with community notices.
Edward Smith known as Davis faced a preliminary trial before Justice Marsland in Walkerville on a charge of obtaining money by a worthless check. Bound over to district court on $500 bond, he admitted knowing the check was bad and offered to run away. The case stems from a $47.50 check passed at a Watson avenue saloon. $15 was advanced by Marcus Mantz on the forged instrument. He claimed to have received the check from another man and said he would plead guilty and go to the penitentiary. A $25 reward offered for proving Mayer’s mainspring claim is noted alongside a local advertisement for watch cleaning.
Thomas Brazell sues Louis Cohen and J F Fox for 6000 damages in district court alleging breach of contract by the Butte milk depot owners. The suit claims an agreement with Collins Dairy Ranch to buy all milk for five years at 15 to 20 cents per gallon, limited to three gallons per cow daily from 23 cows. The contract was ratified when Brazell bought Collins’s business, but the defendants stopped purchasing on April 26, leaving Brazell with alleged losses.
About 5000 spectators witnessed a record setting day at Cleveland speed trials led by a hot favorite John Nolan in the 2:08 trot. Crescens posted the fastest mile by a stallion in two years while Crescens and Grattan Boy claimed top placings across multiple heats in pacing and trotting divisions with purses ranging from 1,200 to 2,500.
July racing at Hawthorne saw favorites stumble as Seales finished last in the Monadnock stakes. John A. Morris won the third race over Mint Sauce by two lengths. Results list Barbara M in the first race and John A. Morris in the second, with times noted for each event.
At Brighton Beach and St Louis tracks on July 23, multiple races produced fast times and a mix of winners. Imp led at Brighton with a 1:58 final time in the second race while Avarice and Orivia showed strong finishes in the earlier conversations. Track observers noted strong performances across six races including hurdles and selling events.
The Butte Business Men's Association held a special regular meeting in the Kingsbury block rooms. A committee was named to confer with the railway company on Walkerville extension and a new wagon road feasibility. Members urged broader membership to strengthen civic influence and daily rooms will offer current business literature and information.
A man drowned while bathing in the Big Hole River. The incident occurred at a known public swimming area, with authorities stating the death appears accidental and under investigation.
Coroner in Maiden Rock area, Oregon Short Line, declines inquest into the death of F J Collier, Utah Construction Co. employee, drowned after cramps while swimming with two companions. Body sent to Butte. relatives to be notified. Collier, about 25, had worked in Utah then came to Montana July 2. The item also notes Butte School of Mines program opening Sept 11 1900 with free tuition for Montana residents.
Henry Nickel's funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his residence at 159 West Granite Street. The service will be private.
Mrs Lena Ornstein widow of Jacob Ornstein died yesterday after a long illness related to Brigats disease. Born in 1848 in Talischweiler Germany she had lived in Butte 22 years and leaves seven children. Funeral set for Wednesday at 10 20 from 42 West Silver Street.
Frank Hanson from Minneapolis lies unable to speak or provide identity at St Pauls hospital under Dr Schwartz care. Found by a police officer lying on sawdust near the lower depot, he grew weaker at the police station. Doctors diagnose throat inflammation as the only clear finding. condition remains serious.
Report from Honolulu says 6000 to 10000 U S troops will be allowed several months on the Lielehua military reservation this winter to recuperate from Philippine service before being returned to San Francisco to be mustered out.
News from Butte reports a Saturday morning blaze at the Queen of the Hills mine barn in the Vipond district ten miles from Dewey destroyed the barn and stables with nine horses killed. The loss includes grain hay and supplies, with no insurance on stock and suspected incendiary origin though no suspect named. The owners are Charles W. Clark BE and partners Whitmore and McFarland.
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