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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
4
Bandits robbed the J M Godard store at Main street and Commercial avenue on Wednesday night taking 54 dollars in cash from the cash register and a small tobacco stock. They entered through a coal hole and back window, avoided damage, and fled via the back door with an ongoing police investigation.
A Montana doctor and state health figure, Dr. Owen, was the victim of a staged prank on a day he awaited a hoped for commission on Governor Toole's staff. Instead of honors he found a baby's stocking, clownish clippings, and a sticker pin, prompting his amused and wary response and plans to investigate the hoax.
Justice of the Peace Kennedy settled a weeks long O Hara Weber dispute yesterday. O Hara paid costs and the action was dismissed. Weber had complained after a confrontation that led to a gun and an axe but no serious damage. Harmony returns though Weber will avoid O Hara’s yard.
Judge Hayes heard two cases of petty misfortune. James McDaniels sold sheep and lambs for 30 dollars then spent 22.50 and bought a five dollar tag before moving to Mainville where he accused May Stone of stealing 10 dollars and got the charge dismissed after admitting lax arithmetic. Joe Smith refused a fine and chose three days in jail over five dollars.
Pre moving sale offers men's dress shoes in patent leather vid kid and box calf at cost. Hamilton Brown work shoes 20 percent off and all underwear at 20 percent off. Fine tecks imperials narrow four in hands and Windsors at 50 cents. Hosiery sale known for serious discounts. Davidson Building.
Frank Smith in Mainville last night filled up with a funnel and went on a rampage before Constable Jake Rentz escorted him to the county jail.
Thueson offers custom trousers priced from four dollars, promising tailored fits. Located at 04 East Park, the shop advertises a wide range of trouser options.
Yesterday a deed was filed for record in the county clerk and recorder’s office transferring property in Ana Conda from Frank Walton to Marcus Daly. The parcel includes lots 7 8 and 1 in block 50 with a consideration of $1.
The report highlights anglers in Warm Springs Creek enjoying the opening of the fishing season with several large catches recorded by local Sportsmen.
Fishermen report clear water on Warm Springs creek with abundant trout downstream of Vincent’s hatchery. Dam collapse last year released thousands of fry, now stocking the lower stream and boosting catches from Yankee Flat to the vicinity, as 28 000 eggs near hatching promise large returns.
Chief of Police Taylor warns drivers to secure their horses, criticizing attempts to evade the law by using horseshoes as weights. He notes bicycle riders are complying after enforcement and urges citizen aid to enforce the two ordinances.
The new flume south of the city is nearly complete with most box flume work done and mountain side tasks finished. A pipe system across Sheep gulch replaces trestle spans, carrying water along the grade with iron bound sections and large pressure, creating a serpent like appearance as it crosses. For rent a large hall in Standard building is available one night per week.
The timetable lists morning and afternoon streetcar departures at 6 15 a m 7 00 a m 7 35 a m 11 50 a m 1 20 p m 4 30 p m and 6 25 p m from the Electric Light and Railway Department services.
Peculiar interest surrounds James A. Herne's Sag Harbor to be staged next Wednesday at the Margaret. The cast and production mirror those seen in New York and Chicago where the play charmed audiences for months in two major venues.
A reader in Washington Gulch signs as Dora Keiley on June 1 offering caution about deceit. She contrasts guarding against thieves with the difficulty of guarding against liars in civic life.
The license tax certificate for J J Corbett was revoked by Justice Freedman after the referee report found the pugilist allowed his saloon to stay open after midnight. The excise department will seek double the bond from Corbett, who claimed no notice and said the license was issued in his manager Frank Phillips name.
All members and visiting members are asked to meet at A. H. hall at 1 o clock Sunday June 9 to attend memorial services. Clerks CLARKE and GEORGE L. WALKUP note the summons.
A Helmville reader objects to a Thursday article in the Standard that claimed Rev. Father Phelan left Helmville to marry the writer to P. O Keefe. He says the priest only came to say Mass as Rev. Father De Ryckere has done for 30 years and demands a correction. He vows to publish his own marriage when it occurs.
Lloyd Darrell formerly sergeant in troop G seventh United States cavalry who was extradited from South Africa to answer a murder charge in Pinard del Rio has been discharged from custody.
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