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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
7
Local notices detail movers and travelers from Butte to Spokane Denver and Portland. Births and illnesses pair with travel to California and Missouri as residents visit relatives and seek medical care. A building permit, railroad service notes, and community events wrap the day’s short items.
Veteran actor and manager John Maguire received a warm ovation in a two act comedy farewell performance titled A Gentleman From Ireland. The program showcased Stevens quartet Nat Londoner and Maggie Kelley among others with Sam Mayer Cora Haggin and Margaret Kelley drawing praise. A large sale followed at Hennessy’s featuring shirts collars cuffs and neckwear.
Polish rancher Peter Astesano from Brown Gulchway impressed city officials by accepting lodging in the jail. He asserted a need and ended up in the city hall chambers, though no suitable accommodations were available upstairs.
A drugstore promotes its prescription blanks as a reminder while urging customers to bring any prescription. It promises double checks, prompt service, polite staff, and the lowest possible prices for top drugs and service.
Michael Rossman sustained multiple injuries after a section of ground collapsed while he worked on the 400 foot level. He suffered scalp wounds fractures of the thigh collarbone and sternum and leg abrasions. He was taken to Murray and Freunds hospital where doctors found no internal injuries and expect a good recovery. The injured man is married and residing at 1314 Gallatin Street.
In Heppner Oregon a cloudburst left storm victims in dire distress. A telegram to Mayor Patrick Mullins dated yesterday from Mayor Frank Gilliam asks for money and necessities. A special city council meeting is set for tonight to decide the donation amount.
A 10-year-old boy, son of Mrs. John Sullivan of 631 North Main St, suffered a broken arm after a friendly wrestling clash with Richard Davis in Langlois livery stable. Both boys tripped, Sullivan was pinned, and medical help was summoned.
Special dispatch from Billings reports Col Lucius Whitney a pioneer of Yellowstone valley and Joliet resident Miss B E Magness wed at Rev W D Clark's home. Whitney, first Billings postmaster, Civil War veteran and former Yellowstone county treasurer, has held multiple posts and runs a Joliet general store. The couple, described as well known, were joined by a few friends and returned to Joliet after the ceremony.
A wild-eyed young man entered Brown and Pearsall's barber shop shouting he would have money or kill ducks. Barbers drove him out, he made the same threat at Donovan McCormick store, was arrested by Sheriff Hubbard, jailed by Policeman Salsbury, and refused to give his name.
Telegram from Kalispell dated June reports Nellie Botts has died at her Missouri home. She had lived in Kalispell for 12 years and had many warm friends here. Her aged mother wished her to be taken home and she was sent east four weeks ago. Botts was a member of the Maccabee society.
Herman Murray from Madison county Virginia City was bitten by a woodtick last Friday and developed spotted fever. He arrived in poor shape with 105 degree fever and heavy body spots but improved after Dr. H H Hanson injected formalin. This is the first such case treated in Butte. earlier cases were in Montana, mainly Missoula. A later ad notes silk neckwear sale at Hennessy.
Joe Walcott of Boston and Young Peter Jackson of Baltimore fought to a 20 round draw at the Pastime club in Portland. The 149 pound match saw Jackson land crisp counters late, while Walcott pressed early and clinched heavily in the final rounds.
Richmond judges grant injunction restraining Lieutenants Theiss and Grosdeck from launching the Galveston cruiser under construction at Trigg shipyards. The order, sought by Hawes & Co., limits interference with Milburn Myer receiver assets including the Galveston and dredge Benyard. The navy had planned to ship the vessel to Norfolk for completion, with a launch set for Monday.
Washington reports the Navy Department will not submit to interference with its rights and will push the Galveston cruiser project. Secretary Moony favors swift action but wary of delays, directing Lieut Theiss and Naval Constructor Grosdeck to launch the ship promptly. A gunboat may accompany the Galveston to Norfolk upon launch.
Big Timber June 18 George Grey brought from Absarokee was arraigned before an insanity board and found insane. He was committed to Warm Springs asylum. Sheriff Fallang and an attendant, with Mrs. Grey, left for Warm Springs this morning. Grey
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