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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
4
Two masked men held bartender William Perry at gunpoint between 1 30 and 2 a m at the Brewery saloon in Anaconda west end. They took about $58 from the cash drawer. the $300 safe and a slot machine payout remained untouched. Police believe two men and possibly the same duo involved in a prior east end caper were responsible.
Beginning Saturday May 2 and every Saturday after, the Tt. A. & P. railway offers round trip rates to Gregson Springs from Anaconda 506 Butte 806 return tickets valid from noon Saturdays to noon Mondays. Stage from Mac Callum & Cloutier Mercantile connects with Divide and Gibbonsville stage for Big Hole basin. J. P. Loss manager.
W. T. Hogg announces a new complete outfit for coal and transfer operations and invites public patronage. Office 107 fast Park. Tel 73 B.
Charlie Carlson known as the Brockie Kid was arrested on a mayhem warrant issued by Judge Hayes. Zena Laboultte accuses him of biting her hand during a quarrel, leaving her arm purple and swollen. He is jailed pending a hearing before Judge Hayes today.
Two men were taken into custody amid a scene involving farmers and a dining arrangement. Daniels Mine bonds prompted scrutiny as invitations were allegedly sent out by the Anaconda Company to hundreds, triggering a wider inquiry.
Readable fragments indicate a social tea planned for tomorrow afternoon hosted by Garrison and Durant. Named organizer is Mi Harl Krrodich, or a similarly garbled identification, with attendees expected at the New PostHPinely location.
Deputy Sheriff Meloy reports that Augustus Heinze has obtained an over year lease. The article notes the certainty of the arrangement and the key figures involved.
Invitations go to farmers in Deer Lodge valley to inspect Anaconda Copper Mining Company’s new reduction works in the East End of the Daniels mining district. A social train from Garrison will carry guests to the site for luncheon at noon, with a 300 foot stack and large smokestack as the centerpiece of the event.
Mary Man dering plays in a revival where a misjudged lover disguises truth with changing speech from Magyar to English. The dilemma centers on exposing the impostor in the fourth act as Arthur Byron works to clear the plot. Miss Mannering appears at the Margaret tomorrow night.
The undefeated New Works Juniors baseball team invites any boys under 16 to a Fourth of July game with preference for a match against Butte or Deer Lodge teams. The lineup lists McMullen Ba rich Finnegan Finnegan Tucker Small Wenger Connors Sullivan McMasters. Communications go to Patrick Finnegan at 417 Cedar Street.
Bids will be received for privileges at Mountain View park Bar lunch counter bowling alley boats lemonade and ice cream to be held July 12. A certified check accompanies bids and the committee may reject any or all bids. Bids due before June percent address Jock Lepke president Anaconda Montana.
In Wellington barracks the guards chapel was crowded for the wedding of Lieut. Marshal Roberts of the Scots Guards to Miss Irene Murray. The archbishop of Armagh officiated as the bride is the daughter of Sir George Murray.
London June 3. The Kosa Institution of British Architects annual dinner at the Metronome featured many notable guests including United States Ambassador Kagte and New York architect Charles P. McKim, who yesterday received the king's gold medal from the Royal Society of Architects.
Detroit June 21 Third Assistant Post Mister General Edwin O Madden visiting in Detroit sent a letter to Postmaster General Payne denying he set a carbon paper contract for the registry division without competition and urging an immediate investigation The letter asserts the contract was drawn and let by the office of the first postmaster general and that Madden had nothing to do with it The statement is described as malicious and unfounded.
A Deer Lodge dispatch reports a young surveying party leaving town to map townships near Liverlake headwaters and Flint creek with government support. The crew includes Red Mannix Joe Hilde Will Albee Len Fox and N J Livermoore. after Chanite county work they head toward Miswoua county near Flathead. The Davis and Williams shearing plant is also mentioned in the dispatch.
Florence Danforth of St. Joseph Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with renewing her strength after prolapsed uterus left her feeling hopeless. She used the remedy for four months, reporting regained health and gratitude. The ad touts free medical advice to women from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A newer wool plant near Avon operates 15 shearing machines and processes about 120 head of sheep daily. It is estimated to produce more wool per sheep than hand shearing, with 200 sheep remaining and 60 already shorn.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports J A Henshall head of Hazeman fish hatchery warns Montana ranchers must stop fish from entering summer irrigation ditches or streams will deplete of fish. He notes his writings on bass pike perch and others and Roosevelt contributed to a book series. He emphasizes greyling protection and laments lack of state attention.
Fort Benton June 23 The board of education elected Miss Chestnut principal and Miss Louise Diesem assistant at Benton High School. Chestnut, a graduate of Michigan State Normal College Upatlanti, previously led the high school at Howard City Michigan for two years. Diesem, a University of Minnesota graduate, has been an assistant at Devil's Lake North Dakota. Both are highly recommended and expected to strengthen the faculty.
Special dispatch reports Montana patent grants for Archie Clawson and Charles Johnson with devices and lamps. Frank J. Woodward named postmaster at Hogan and Charles J. Wills appointed forest ranger for Montana.
President Roosevelt granted executive clemency to Willie Johnson alias Overton, who had been sentenced in the Western District of Arkansas to death for murder in the Indian Territory. The sentence was commuted to life imprisonment due to grave doubt about the prisoner's guilt.
Boise Idaho June 23 Captain Datrfee commands Company 1 1th infantry as it leaves for San Francisco. The regiment sails for the Philippines on July 1 via Portland.
County board met at 10 a m with all members present. Minutes of prior session approved. Bills audited and paid include coroner M J Walsh examiner C Evans mercantile Co county jail goods Sheen Branscombe repairs and jurors fees for numerous names and items. Commission on poor housing rent and road viewing days noted with per diem payments and adjournment.
In the district court of Deer Lodge County Montana the estate of Mary Campbell deceased is probed to prove the will. A June 14 1908 probate hearing at 10 o clock am in the Deer Lodge courthouse will determine James Campbell’s request for letters testamentary. Interested parties may appear to contest. Dated June 2 1903. William E B Thomas Clerk.
Sealed bids are invited for the building of a new road from point No 1 of the survey to the divide between MIN creek and French gulch and a second bid from point No 2 to the divide. Bids due Wednesday at 12 noon. plans available at the county clerk’s office. A certified check of 100 is required with each bid. the board may reject all bids. PHIL GREENAN County Clerk.
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