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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
9
W C Speer testified before Judge Lindsay that his comments on what could be done in jury fixing did not refer to the present administration. The court held his remarks non referring to current authorities.
The contempt proceedings against Judge W O Speer over remarks about jury handling were concluded and he was fully exonerated. The court noted the remarks referred to past experiences, not present conduct, and dismissed the case after testimonies supported his clarification.
Readers hear of a gentlemanly move by Mr Hoy in a jolly venture and the legal caution taken before proceeding. Friends wish lasting happiness for the young couple. The Northern Pacific remains the sole passenger route from Butte to St Paul and Minneapolis with the North Coast Limited offering all-class tickets.
In Butte at 219 N. Main Street the Orton Bros. advertise the best value for money on planes or organs, inviting customers to call for deals and installation options.
Advertises an electric hotel car on the Northern Pacific line offering breakfast and lunch a la carte with table d hote dinner for $1. Rooms are electrified with shaded reading lights and electric furnishings. An annex for guests includes a ladies parlor library and magazines while gentlemen have a barber shop and smoking rooms. Includes bath, toilet rooms and ventilation. Subscription offer for the Standard at $1.00 per month.
The notice touts twenty years of drug business experience and assured compounding of prescriptions. It emphasizes reasonable prices and lists Eagle Pharmacy at 27 South Main as the source.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation company dispatches from Portland every five days for San Francisco. The trip takes about 48 hours and is described as delightful in calm seas. Fare with meals and berth is 12 dollars. W Hurlburt, general passenger agent, Portland, Ore, invites inquiries.
Mrs Orell Fountain confirms her daughter married Martin Hoy in Granite after running away on July 6. The 17 year old was pursued by anxiety and sorrow until the marriage was learned, and the family regrets the newspapers publicizing the matter.
The handsomest tourist sleeper ever built serves the North Coast Limited from Butte to St Paul. Try our electric light ed Pullman tourist sleeper on the North Coast Limited.
A mobscene at Pleas ant alley ends with a colored manCharles Cartwright facing police court on Tuesday for alleged assault on a Japanese woman and property damage. Other court cases include Kittie Goldstein alleging theft by Joe Cole, William Donovan's intoxication matter, and H J Hughes found guilty of minor disturbance.
The Butte Business Men's Association will hold a meeting to approve plans and estimates for a proposed railway extension to Walkerville. The project costs will be shared by the county Walkerville city and the street railway company. A definite route is expected to be chosen, after which construction will begin.
The Cruelty Prevention Society and secretary Herman Rosenzweig caused the arrest of T. F. McFarland, driver of a scavenger wagon, after a report that on the 1th inst he cruelly beat a horse. The case will be heard in Justice Nichols' court.
A. J. Glass of the Broadway group in Madison visits the city. He praises the mines and notes a large ore body was recently struck. He says the new stamp mill and cyanide plant will soon be in full operation.
A bolt from the day before storm struck the residence of Mrs John Wilkins on the flat about a mile from town igniting a fire. Mrs Wilkins was stunned briefly but uninjured and the blaze was promptly extinguished. The bolt also damaged the sewing machine mechanism.
A $25 reward is offered to anyone who can show that E. IF. Mayer of 40 West Pirk does not provide the best mainspring for watch cleaning priced at $1 for cleaning and $1.50 for the mainspring.
The Sunday draw lists matchups at West Side Coursing park including Keno versus Arabi Pasha, Montana Jack against Imp, Pearl's Purser versus Montana Chief, Starlight versus Swift, Barrister versus Fitz Jeer, Jersey Lily versus Smut, Lord Nelson versus Castaway, and Sweet Idleness versus another entry, with several owners and dogs named.
Three feet of galena average assay today shows gold at 1, copper 4 2 10 per cent, lead 17 1 2 per cent, silver 7 2 10 ounces. Adjacent copper hanging wall at 100 feet depth averages 11 2 10 per cent copper and includes silver and gold values. Copy of certificate by F H McClure, Denver & Rock Island ore assayer, Butte.
The Northern Pacific will sell Saturday and Sunday round trip tickets to Pinestone Whitehall Lime Spur at 1 2 1 50 and 2 Final limit the following Monday.
Joan Ching a Chinese peddler was arrested on a complaint by Anthony Matthews license collector for peddling without a county license. He appeared before Justice Herrington and his portable plant was confiscated until funds cover costs and back license. He will be held to answer the charge.
The fire and water committee ordered 700 feet of condemned hose transferred to East Butte for emergency use. The hose cart near the Olympia brewery, staffed by citizens, has adequate supply, and the new hose should help avert major fires in the future. John B. Thomas, 52, died yesterday. remains at Sherman’s undertaking parlors with funeral arrangements to follow.
James Finnegan aged 60 died yesterday and was a native of Virginia City Nevada. The body lies at Duggan's pending word from friends in Nevada before any arrangements are made.
Citizens and Walkerville city council committees to meetTuesday with street railway representatives to discuss an extension of the Line to Walkerville and reach an almost assured agreement.
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