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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1903
Page
12
County Treasurer James Maher reported May results showing a treasury balance of 352,401 dollars at month end and 90,628 dollars paid out during May. The detailed report follows with figures for May and prior periods.
The second trial of A L Felker for shooting and killing his brother in law John V Cunningham on December 14 1900 is in progress in Judge McClernan's court. A jury of twelve was seated after lengthy voir dire. Defense objects to a photographs exhibit from an autopsy but two images are excluded while one is admitted. The trial resumes at 10 o'clock with the question whether Felker stands trial for manslaughter or potential release.
Judge Clancy signed the bill of exceptions in the Nipper receivership case after a mandate from the Supreme Court. Heinze’s objections to receiver and attorney fees were noted, with a motion for a new trial likely dismissed next Saturday. Divorce action by M A Lewis against Pearl Lewis cited desertion. Windsor Canada origin and Lansing Michigan desertion date included.
Salt Lake reports over 50 smallpox cases in the Sugar House ward southeastern part of the city. The illness is mild and initially mistaken for chickenpox as children attend school and parents go about daily duties.
A disordered stomach leads to deranged bowels and congested liver and kidneys, causing various diseases and pain. Restoring stomach and liver to health is essential, and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended as the best preparation for this purpose.
The article states Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier to take milder in action and more reliable than pills. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and restore natural bowels, while pills often cause constipation. It also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was effective during a whooping cough outbreak in Poolesville Md and credited with saving three boys' sight.
A Toledo physician endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy taken internally. The doctor cites twelve regular prescriptions and tonic combinations, claiming the cure acts directly on mucous surfaces and blood for catarrah treatment. Family Pills are recommended by druggists.
Health officers report widespread exposure in a city ward and move to quarantine the area. House to house fumigation is underway and public gatherings are banned. The notice references Summer Excursions via Oregon Short Line with multiple round trips and prices from Omaha to Chicago and other destinations, and lists the Butte office for tickets.
The United States Army transport Logan departed San Francisco for Manila carrying 885 men of the 4th Infantry, 265 men of the 18th Cavalry, and 150 cabin passengers. The voyage includes a Guam stop to unload 100 tons of commissary supplies. The treasure tank holds 2,000,000 pesos and 600,000 dollars for Philippines payments. Several University of California students traveled aboard as waiters.
Northern Pacific offers summer eastbound excursion tickets from Montana points on June 6 7 12 15 with round trips to St Paul Duluth Sioux City Kansas City Omaha and intermediate routes. Chicago and return 53 50 St Louis 49 50 other Missouri river region points at proportional rates final return by Sept 15 1900. A standard Pullman sleeper is attached to the North Coast Limited each night for passengers ready at 9 pm. Contact W H Merriman general agent Butte for details.
A lumber car left on a switch blocked the main line at Bakersfield, demolishing the engine and two cars and injuring Fireman Butz slightly while Engineer Treadway escaped unharmed. The southbound owl train waited in Delano until 6 am due to the crash.
The Northern Pacific announces weekend excursion rates for May 16 with return options to Pipestone Whitehall Lime Spur Twin Bridges Alder Pony Deer Lodge Bonita Hamilton Ravalli and more. Some trips include two days and lodging at the Ravalli hotel with a weekly extension option via manager approval. Tickets on sale Wednesdays Saturdays Sundays or daily with varying durations and conditions.
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Alexander Metook retired after service was stricken with apoplexy at Dayton on Saturday and is described as in critical condition in that city.
Edna Telefner daughter of the Countess of Telefner and Nice married Signor Dio Martini son of the former secretary for foreign affairs. The civil ceremony occurred at the capitolo with Mayor officiating. Witnesses included Lewis M. Jedings and Count Pacchi. The groom was witnessed by the Duke of Serrano and the Duke of Sermoneta. The religious rites followed at the Gabrielli palace chapel.
Victoria BC June 1 The lieutenant governor dismissed Premier Prior this morning likely linked to the Chimney Creek bridge investigation. An advertisement for Youlden Grocery appears in the notice.
The Butte lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood will not participate in the institution of Anaconda lodge on June 3. A committee will arrange a special train for Wednesday evening June 10. Full particulars at the next meeting.
The Washington Star outlines Wisconsin wormwood farming for absinthe oil, noting climate suited spots, drill planting, and distillation practices. It warns of absinthe’s dangers, its effects, and calls for national regulation as production rises in America.
New York Times recounts Opie Read's East Tennessee character studies focusing on Jasper Starbuck and a hog thief Jim Jackson in a remote mountain region. The tale features rustic humor, a riverfront wood yard, a flutter wheel steamboat, and barter over hogs and wood priced in greenbacks and Confederate money.
A dealer advertises selling colored pictures of the president and a welcome button. Hawes' Montana Button House is listed at 12 West Mercury street in Butte for quick profits.
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