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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
4
Anaconda school trustees await word from the state treasurer on purchasing $58,000 in bonds that will fund construction of the new high school on South Main Street. Plans by Architect Kern are set for bids within 10 days, with construction expected to start by April.
Parents offer a reward for information on Miss Florence A Ely aged 40 and her nephew Frank Ely Rogers aged 14 who disappeared from Evanston last July. Circular letters with photographs circulate asking friends to mobilize help, describing Miss Ely as a tall music teacher and Frank as a boy of 14, with a large reward promised for tips.
The body of Mike Harrington will be buried this afternoon in the Catholic cemetery under the Mill and Smeltermen's union. Services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic church. Harrington died at St. Ann's hospital last Saturday from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Physicians at the coroner's inquest cited intoxication as a likely factor and Harrington was known as an industrious resident of Anaconda.
At 7 this evening the remains of William Fawcett will be shipped to Maxville Ontario Canada for interment. He died last Saturday morning in the new works while dislodging ore jammed in an ore bin. The mass of moving ore caused the fatal injury.
A 21-year-old worker died after being crushed before the safety rope could catch. He had been in Anaconda a short time and worked at the smelter for three shifts. Known as industrious and hard working, he had formed many friendships during his residence.
Local Democrats and Republicans mobilize for upcoming campaigns in a crowded political arena. Party tensions rise as candidates file for races, fundraisers unfold, and endorsements flow. Voters face a busy slate of events, forums, and decisions shaping municipal leadership.
Anaconda politics heats up as the Jefferson Democratic club secures quarters in the Montana Meat company building and plans a meeting. Lincoln Republican club and other groups hold sessions to energize supporters ahead of the spring alderman election.
City council plans multiple meetings before the spring election to address vacancies and run necessary business. If Alderman Dennis O'Leary's seat is filled now it will coincide with the upcoming aldermanic selection. A special session is planned to approve appropriations for the next term.
Mike Larkin, who asked protection from police last Saturday believing two men would kill him, remains jailed in Anaconda. He is not insane, but heavily intoxicated with delirium tremens possible. He spent much of yesterday chasing imaginary mice and snakes in his cell. formerly a foreman in the smelters.
Jonathan DPD Thomas, 42, formerly of Anaconda Utah, died in December in South Africa. He left Anaconda in 1846 for South Africa after a divorce, worked as a carpenter, and was believed buried in Johannesburg. His brother T F Thomas lives in Salt Lake City. He leaves a 15 year old son in Helena. Steps may be taken to investigate through American counsel.
Postmaster J C English lists letters advertised for week ending March 8 1902. Men include Robert Amburn E B Beaty Fred Berg C W Black James K Ho Ssana s Vicki Brozievich Ilra T Brownie H A Brownspi etc. Women named Margaret Bent and many others. Foreign names John S Batten William Cardwell Ellen Housman Ivana Var elija Gospodin.
News of the death of Rev. Father Coopman’s mother in Belgium at age 74. He announced in church that a solemn high mass would be celebrated at 9 o'clock the next morning for her repose.
Bargains on pianos at Meyers 211 Cherry Street offer rock bottom prices and easy terms for high quality instruments including the world renowned Fischer. No fancy prices for shoddy goods.
Mrs. E Bowman visits daughter in the city. Mrs Henry Richards returns from Granite visit to Helena. Charles Hafner resettles in Pony after helping in post office during holidays. Thomas Dyer returns from Garnet and Butte on miners union business. Mrs Richard Fletcher ill but improving. Invitations sent for a social at Miners union hall honoring Mr and Mrs Charles W Ambler. The Kings Daughters plan a song service in Granite Presbyterian church with refreshments. Miners union election causes excitement. Knights of Pythias anniversary celebrated. Pearce Walter injured. finger crushed at concentrator and out of work for a time. Select Knights and Ladies invite for social with cards and dancing. Mrs H T Cummings travels to Gem Idaho. Joseph Weittl visits Moscow Idaho to see his father. Maggie Hickey visits from Philipsburg. Misses Gallacher visiting high school friends. Miss Kate Hynes visiting sister Mrs Roger Grady. Thomas Lamertine family leaves for Butte. Mrs W F E Moore and Mrs George Westphal visit from Philipsburg. Mail contract Granite to Philipsburg awarded July 1902 to July 1906 to John Judge and Fred Lauer. Charles W Ambler returns from San Diego with bride. Meyers piano ads.
Pupils consider presenting portions of the Merchant of Venice with a literary and musical program. Debates will feature on Monday and Tuesday as a grand, free exhibition at Sam Landry's showing illustrated songs art pictures and mechanical effects in five shows.
A fragmentary timetable lists streetcar times including 7 25 a m 9 40 a m and 11 30 a m with conversions and yard moves to Commercial and By. Specific midday and afternoon slots appear such as 12 30 p m 2 20 p m 3 10 p m 4 10 p m and 6 00 p m with various origins and destinations.
Spring ploughing is underway as ranchers expect a profitable season with ample mountain snow ensuring irrigation water. Men eye trips to the Milwaukee mine and upper Boulder district while road planning faces opposition from a local landowner. A buggy accident injures two children but results are minor. Public health crews vaccinate workers after a smallpox scare near Grey Cliff, and a survey of immigration and forest interests unfolds. The town fights a brief warehouse fire, and school officials report 749 students with strong attendance. Local clubs raise funds for a girls gymnasium as the community notes hospital and civic updates.
Billings notes that J. D. Donnell received pressed specimens from the Bozeman experiment station. The neatly mounted, framed plants are hung in Mr. O'Donnell's office for sheepmen and stockmen to study their appearance. The vulgar names of the plants are listed.
Bozeman city council debates buying a new hose and chemical wagon. A $1,140 purchase was proposed but postponed as aldermen split between cheaper and pricier options. The fire department waits for a majority decision. Also, W. D. Border was found guilty of third degree assault and fined $25 amid marital quarrels with his wife, who had previously separated.
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