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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
4
James McFeely files in district court seeking separation from wife Margaret alleging extreme cruelty since their 1868 marriage in Anaconda. He cites violent temper vile language threats of bodily harm and fear for his safety and mind while living in Deer Lodge County.
In Justice of the Peace Kennedy s court L P Palmer was convicted of selling liquor without a license for knock clubrooms on Front Street. A jury returned guilty verdict after a short deliberation. Palmer faces a $10 fine and costs, with the county to cover about $30 in expenses, a total loss of roughly $20 for the action.
City happenings and ads describe dances at Mountain View Park, Sunday school picnics, and a removal sale. Mentions include optician services, clothing store removals, 25 percent off on baby carriages, rail schedules to Mountain View Park, and various sales at Strain’s and Ehret’s. Notables and visitors from New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago are noted among hospital visits and local business activity.
The parents of a Granite Mountain child express gratitude to those who helped locate the lost infant who wandered from home for days and was found unharmed. They praise the community effort and hope for continued goodwill. A regular Thursday dancing party with a first class orchestra is planned at Mountain View park tonight, weather permitting, drawing many city dancers to the resort.
The Deer Lodge Labor club convened at city hall to permanently organize and elect officers for the year. James Riordan was chosen president with G K E Taylor as vice president and John Morressy as second vice president. H A Denny became treasurer and George Baker secretary. A two-member membership committee from each ward was named to review all membership applications and report back, with next meeting set for Wednesday evening to finalize permanent club residence.
A testimonial from Mrs X Schneider of Chicago and Congressman Crowley praises Peruna as a universal tonic curing chronic catarrh across organs. The advertisement claims Peruna heals headaches bronchitis Brights disease liver complaints and nervous troubles, not just palliate them, with Mrs Crowley noted as a long term user.
In Paducah Kentucky a 49 year digger struck white sand at 16 feet on Robert Fisher’s farm near Patucah. Rich iron ore nodules lay scattered in the sand, ranging from small to barrel-sized, with red rusty rims. Inside the nodules black ore proved nearly pure iron. The discovery unsettles the region recalling a past gold mine rumor.
Bowers claims his wife ridiculed him then placed a loaded shotgun in his room and broke into his desk to steal a revolver cartridge. He says she incited a meeting in Shepard's office where a fistfight occurred though no blood was shed. He alleges she fled with $250 to Canada and ports to Toledo while he sought new alimony and fees.
Toledo reports Dr. Clark Shepard of Upper Sandusky faced questions on alimony in a divorce case filed by Lucinda Shepard. Shepard claimed alimony was excessive and testified that Mrs. Shepard claimed widowhood of a non-existent husband, with evidence sought from St Thomas Canada. The proceedings revealed disputes over marital status and credibility amid broader gossip in western Ohio.
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