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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
The pure food commissioner reports that the majority of jams and jellies sold in the state were frauds. Many labeled pure jellies lacked fruit or sugar. He warns consumers to beware grocers and promises health insurance with no extra cost and credit as good as cash.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Livingston May 27. Mrs. Travis, aged 40, is accused of deserting her children to live with Clarence Eldridge, a younger man, in Bozeman. She denies cohabiting there and faces district court with a potential seven year penitentiary sentence. The hearing revealed inconsistencies, a dictated letter from the alleged lover, and testimony about the couple's plans to marry. The children have been housed by Mrs. Peter Klehr, and the father is reportedly in Seattle. Mrs. Travis remains jailed on $200 bonds.
The body of Edward Garnant a telephone lineman who died Sunday was sent to Rippey Iowa in charge of G F Burla. Pallbearers included K of P Maccabees Maverick Hose Company with a delegation from these groups and Ladies of the Saccabees. Police force and officials joined the procession with many floral tributes from friends.
Billings June 27 P B Moss president Montana Business Men s league said executives may convene in Helena in about two weeks Committees on irrigation railroads and other matters will not be appointed until Moss hears from state organizations with claims or suggestions about committee personnel Letters of inquiry will be sent to subordinate associations asking for officers lists to A Buchanan secretary Helena
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It promises a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail, notes symptoms like back pain dizziness and urinary problems, and directs readers to send requests to Binghamton New York while mentioning the Anaconda Sunday Standard.
District notes show an uptick in criminal cases in Dawson County. Allan Berwick of Ridgelawn faces theft charges for a cow, with July hearings set. Larry O Brien faces saddle theft, July 7 release on recognizance. E C Leonard and F D Muller charged with antelope shooting, July 3 hearings, both released on recognizance. Penalties range from six months jail or $60 fine to two years in state prison or $600 fine.
Special Dispatch reports Margaret Dowty, resident of Cokedale, deemed insane by a jury after a trial for the murder of Pat Tierney. She alleged mental decline since a runaway injury at St Luke's Hospital and now claims conspiracies mutating her children. She faces transfer to Warm Springs for care.
Billings plans a large Independence Day program with funds secured for a major town celebration. Owsley block team of Butte faces Elks club in a ball game. Second regiment band and Rea Lodge are hired. Captain Bond coordinates a grand parade with a large contingent of Indians and horse races. A grand war dance is discussed. Prior Creek Indians cannot attend due to smallpox.
Billings on June 27 F H Smithley P J Burk and John Owens were convicted today on arson charges for setting fire to a Northern Pacific box car. Owens described as the short sentence man claimed laborer status and claimed temporary vagabond status. The trials were before Justice Fraser. Buscett accused of operating a slot machine heard by the same justice who took the matter under advisement until tomorrow.
Complaint filed in district court by Henry J. Hodges and 25 others against David W. Bateman and others over Beaver Creek water rights. Beaver Creek rises near Little Rocks, feeds Milk River near Saco, used for flood irrigation. Plaintiffs seek restraining order to protect flow amid a dry rainy season and prior partial ruling.
Bozeman reports June 2 details of Professor Cooley's insect investigations over the past year in Montana. The forthcoming bulletin notes elm mealy bug strawberry crown girdler and the bad moth among several pests. It lists dangerous insects with notices on probable introduction and simple control measures for growers and inspectors.
The Billings city council ordered Twenty sixth street opened across Burlington and Northern Pacific railways rights of way to benefit east side property owners. The crossing would aid access to the area near Twenty seventh street after a three year closure due to rail desires. The council also declared sidewalk exhalation a misdemeanor and rejected Yegen Bros petition for a switch track right of way to the new Yellowstone River power plant.
Lewistown June 27 J D Waite former federal World’s fair board member returns from Portland after the board’s final report was sent to President Roosevelt The board will dissolve July 1 Waite praises Portland fair noting it lacks St Louis graft and Montana’s exhibit carries the best elements of St Louis and attracts attention
Helena June 27 Judge Hunt took no action on Fred J Bilse’s application to insert six inch gas pipe in the Washoe smelter stack at Anaconda and to build scaffolding. Attorneys may reach a stipulation for requested tests, which would remove the need for a court order. if not, no order will be issued.
Bozeman June 27 Sarah Ayres of Chestnut was arrested May 24 for selling liquor without a license. She pled guilty before Judge Smith, received a fine of 10 dollars but could not pay, and was committed to the county jail.
Virginia City reports Judge Lew LeCallaway appoints Montana Masonic representatives for the July 6 1905 corner stone ceremony of the Sheridan Methodist Episcopal church with Acting grand marshal George W Reif and other lodge officers listed. Also notes squatters rights claim by Anthony Ament on a Madison Pass race track site 6000 feet up and social visits of Mrs Henry N Blake and Judge W R A Stewart among others.
Beattie Washington, June 27. The Dakota, Great Northern Steamship Company's new rental liner, reached port at 1 30 pm, three hours early. In excellent condition with no repairs needed, it carried 6000 tons of steel rails and other structural steel for the Alaska Central railroad from Siward. Authorities in Panama quarantine the La Boca wharf for 14 days amid a fatal bubonic plague case pending further developments.
Great Falls on June 27.8, W. Burgess, a non-resident taxpayer, filed in district court to enjoin the city from selling bonds or proceeding with a public bath house project. He contends many voters in April were unqualified, the tax levy is an abuse, and the bath house would be foul, unsanitary, and a public nuisance. Judge Leslie granted a temporary injunction.
June 27 dispatch from Newistown notes wool wagon trains arriving fast as merchants load supplies for return trips. Sheep buyers are active with bids from 8000 to over 5.00, while much wool comes by rail and some remains to be hauled from basins. A late week snowstorm hits Haniontown district with light snow, and lambs suffer losses on Saturday night.
Philipsburg June 27 James Vallely Granite pioneer died at 11 30 pm from the effects of brood poisoning his limbs swollen and he suffered agony before death many friends threaten criminal proceedings against Leonard but the case is likely to be dropped Vallely born Philipsburg N Y March 18 1951 aged 54 funeral tomorrow Father De Roeke held services Vallely owned mining claims around Granite and was partners with Charles Clark St Louis millionaire development work ongoing on one or two claims may prove valuable
W Thayer of Boston, president of the Great Falls wool exchange, arrived this morning and announced the exchange will open Wednesday. Buyers will not make purchases at the start.
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