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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
8
City Attorney Lamb has prepared a rough draft ordinance to establish a scavenger system in Butte. The document is in early form and open to further consideration and revision.
Mr Lam drafted an ordinance after consulting Health Officer Leggat and has sent it to Mayor Davey for amendments. It may pass through several officials before final approval. A plan proposes two waste tanks per residence and twice weekly scavenger collection, 15 gallon garbage receptacles, and water tight wagons if approved.
City officials plan an early fall initiation for the new system though no draft ordinance has yet been obtained from any city where it is in operation. Also, Orton Bros at 219 N Main St, Butte, advertises piano and organ value and New York Shirt Watch Co. holds bargain days Thursday through Saturday June 27 to 29.
Miss Kate Hammond wed Rev. Joseph Wilson Fogerty at St. John's Episcopal Church in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J S Hammond, had served at the Butte free library. the groom will lead the Hamilton parish. After the service a breakfast was held at the Hammond residence on West Broadway. They plan a brief honeymoon and will reside at the Hamilton episcopal residence after July 3.
A string of court actions fills Judge Libby and Judge Nelson dockets as Jasper Blaskvich pleads guilty for disturbing Louisa Tropeich’s peace and $8 total fines for related charges. A warrant targets John Marovitch for alleged assault on 14-year-old Clara Bennett at a South Arizona street restaurant. Other cases involve Mrs. Desseau guilty of assault, vagrancy hearings in Judge Taylor’s court, and Fourth of July Rough Riders enlistment with Colonel Stivers.
Chief of Police Reynolds reports many applications for special officers at the race track. Two or three men will be stationed during races, paid by the association but under police direction. John B. King, manager of the saucer track, also sought a special officer for performances. Officer McLean likely to be assigned.
Mayor Davey was presented a handsome horn cane by Officer H. Auerbach. He hopes rheumatism will ease so he can forego the cane soon. Accompanying the ceremony were Ed Rose and Jack McLaughlin.
Mrs J K Clark phoned Mayor Davey to explain a humane way to catch stray dogs using a lariat or noose rather than wires. The mayor will likely instruct dog catchers to test this method in the streets.
Bart Greeley of East Broadway was injured while driving mules at the 1,000 foot level. A tramcar jumped the track crushing his leg between the car and the curb, necessitating amputation at St James hospital at 4 PM. He is resting under the circumstances.
Northern Pacific offers discounted round trips to Detroit for a July 9 12 meeting with tickets from Butte on July 2 and 9 at 61.25, limited until Aug 31. Christian Endeavor trip to Cincinnati July 6 10 from Butte July 2 and 9 at 58.50, limited until Sept. 1. Buffalo Pan American Exposition trips via lakes priced 64.50 and 66.00 round trip with monthly sale dates. Epworth League San Francisco July 1 2 sold July 7 14 at 50.00, limited to Aug. List with stopovers. Contact W H Merriman GP Agt NP Ry Butte. DOKK meeting at Ivanhoe hail Friday evening. John H George RV M D Kelgon secretary.
The Northern Pacific plans a July 10 excursion to Yellowstone Park at 389 dollars round trip from Butte to Cinnabar and back. The trip includes rail fare, meals, two nights at Albermarle Hotel Livingston, a five and a half day park tour, hotel lodging and park transport, with a July 17 return to Butte. Train leaves 1 PM July 10 and returns 12 20 PM July 17.
Gratto Ardissone a Meaderville miner at 24 Matte Street swallowed a large dose of morphine tablets in a failed suicide bid. He suffers from miners consumption and underwent prompt physician aid. his condition stabilized though he remained in pain and could not explain the motive. He has a wife and several grown children.
Eliott Lovey and John Rivett were arrested for stealing from the Centennial brewery but released after withdrawal of the complaint. While being taken to jail they bolted on Hamilton Street. one sprinted down Broadway with a pursuing crowd, another whoop was subdued after a brief struggle. A beer wagon driver aided officers.
Police investigated a deserted mine on North Alabama street after reports that two men resembling Healey and Dempsey had been seen there. Officers found old clothes newspapers and a candle in the mine slope suggesting they had occupied the site for days. No identification or exit evidence was discovered and it remained unclear if they were escaped prisoners or simply trespassers.
William Jones of Butte criticizes the city’s Fourth of July celebrations as a patriotic show and advertising ploy. He urges simple, voluntary participation by citizens and a return to reverence and public oration rather than merchant-driven displays.
All members of Division No 2 are requested to attend the regular meeting at Miners' Union hall Friday evening June 28 for the purpose of electing officers. J A Coleman secretary J J Growen president.
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