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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1902
Page
16
A four year old boy Anton Petelin died of smallpox at his mother’s home near the Olympia brewery on Five Mile road after two weeks of illness. The family and neighbors were quarantined to halt further spread as authorities feared many exposures.
After days of negotiation the Butte Butchers' union and Swift & Co reach a settlement placing the firm back on the fair list. A driver had been paid below scale, a fine was resisted, and a two week boycott by local dealers followed before agreement was reached yesterday. Committee members F. J. Pelletier W. F. Burroughs and William McHugh led the talks.
Police say Charles Kerr attempted to pick a fight at the Realty block saloon at East Broadway and Arizona street. Kerr, described as a Finlander, denied wrongdoing claiming he was defending his rights. he was jailed for disturbing the peace after resisting quieting efforts and vanishing patrons.
In Judge McClernan's court four youths aged 16 to 17 were charged by the county attorney with vagrancy and burglary for allegedly stealing goods from a cigar store on West Broadway on February 7. Bail was fixed at 300 dollars each, and the boys were jailed awaiting arraignment. Mrs. Levy posted bond to secure her son's appearance.
The Satur day Night club held its annual election with Miss Adelina Humphrey reelected as president by acclamation, Col Byron Cook Ware chosen vice president and treasurer, and Miss Charlotte Cahoon reelected secretary. The next meeting will be at the Montana block with Miss Sander and Miss Rickman.
Visiting dignitaries led by Joseph J. Hindson inspected Montana Commandery No. 8 Knights Templars in Missoula. They conferred the Temple Order, enjoyed a banquet at the Masonic temple, heard toasts and speeches, and stayed into the early morning hours. The visit included Mr. Neil and entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. E H Renisch.
A Chinaman was attacked on South Main near the railroad yards in the afternoon. Police seek a described male youth whose name is unknown. a search and warrant were issued as of the night patrol.
Jay McCullough, a boiler maker, was hurt at the Never Sweat mine when a damaged apron dropped on him at the 1000 foot level. His left ankle is fractured and his lower leg bruised. doctors say the foot can be saved and amputation may be avoided. His home is 355 East Broadway.
The Centerville Dr J Hennessy Mercantile company honored Richard Dwyer with a diamond stud after years as store manager. William Archer spoke, Dwyer thanked warmly, and Mullane succeeds him as manager, moving from Carroll to Centerville.
Superintendent Brown in Butte with J. C. Hatterson and H. C. Price of Montana Central, Great Northern, Great Falls HQ, were in Butte yesterday for a routine inspection with no significance attached to the visit.
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