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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
4
Judge Hayes faced an injunction request to stop a marriage as an Austrian brother sought a wife from the old country. A payment of 180 dollars was sent to bring the bride to Anaconda and the courtship moved forward until the bride asserted her American rights and demanded accompanying her to shows in the city.
An article warns of grip complications leading to pneumonia and other ailments. It recounts a Kalamazoo teen, Nellie Hathaway, recovering after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, praised for nerve and blood impact and broad uses. The pills cost fifty cents a box or six for two dollars and fifty cents.
After the girl chose another suitor, the Austrian brother sought legal action to stop the marriage. Judge Hayes advised consulting the county attorney over recovering $180 sent for her fare to America. The case drew attention among local Austrians as the parties obtained a license to wed.
A large spring opening at the Copper City Commercial company attracted a throng of visitors. The event featured an augmented orchestra, upstairs millinery displays by Miss Burke, and extensive showings across dry goods, ready to wear, carpets, and hardware with managers including J. R. Chambers Frank J. McGrath and others guiding the busy crowd.
The Deer Lodge city council set election officials for April 7 election and voters will decide on one alderman per ward a city treasurer and police magistrate. A 1 mill levy to establish the William Kohrs memorial free library will go to the people. A citizens ticket will be organized by a mass convention while prosecution of politics is limited. Attorney Edward Scharnikow and wife return from a Southern trip visiting New Orleans Mardi Gras and Hot Springs Arkansas.
The Rev. Mr. Macurdy of the Methodist church yesterday performed the ceremony joining John Howoth of Belt and Mary Howonth. The service was in the church with a small group of friends as witnesses. The groom has many Belt friends, and the bride has recently resided in Anaconda.
The Ladies Aid society members were pleasantly entertained yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church by D. R. McRae. A literary and musical program opened the event followed by refreshments. Attendees enjoyed the gathering.
A clothing supplier advertises spring suit patterns with prices from sixteen dollars and up. The seller, Thumson, lists four hundred patterns to choose from and directs readers to 504 East Park Avenue.
A Hoboken couple signed a three year and six month fidelity contract in the Army and Navy Journal report. Laura Morgensen vows to remain unmarried and avoid any contact with other men. Lemuel Meekins pledges unengaged status and exclusive nurse care if wounded, with savings of a quarter of his pay. The notarized agreement was dated March 1902.
Master Mechanic W J Evans reports sharp improvement in his son George Evans who survived a serious accident in Great Falls. George underwent hip surgery in Chicago with Dr Finger, who died soon after from pneumonia. Sister Miss Evans joins him while his father returns home elated by progress.
Timetable fragments show early morning to evening streetcar times with conversions and signals. The garbled schedule lists start times around 6:30 a m and end times near 9:40 a m and 8 p m, indicating a full day service cadence.
The case against Jack McDonald for non support was continued for 10 days by Justice Kennedy on the complaint of his mother in law Mrs Topthiss. McDonald, arrested last Tuesday, said he would try to find work while undecided on a plea. County Attorney Duffy requested the delay to give him a chance to secure employment.
The committee on the exclusion section votes nearly unanimously to support the measure with amendments. The remainder of the bill awaits passage on administrative detail, and today’s action narrows the exclusion to Chinese laborers.
Senator Morgan chairs a conference with the Republican Steering Committee to set a date for debating the Nicaragua canal bill. Several members favor treating the measure as unfinished business soon after the oleomargarine bill, with presidents’ protection taking precedence. Morgan himself resists rushing the process.
James Gallegher appeared before Judge Hayes yesterday on a concealed weapons charge and was discharged. He was arrested days earlier by Night Chief O'Brien and Officer Fitzpatrick who stated he was buying cartridges for a revolver. A 22 caliber gun was confiscated by the court.
The house committee on foreign affairs votes against considering Sherman New Yorks Chinese exclusion bill and instead advances a rigid exclusion measure with Pacific coast support. Work begins with nine pages approved including exclusion sections and provisions barring Chinese laborers from the Philippines and from traveling to the United States from there.
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