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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1902
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 21 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Auction in Butte restarts today after the death of Mr. Burroughs. It promises a great chance for the public to buy fine goods at their own prices as stock must be sold. Pauc toutioneers Messrs. Broges and Dodd present. the afternoon sale begins at 2 o clock and the evening sale at 7 30.
A roundup of local arrivals and visits includes T. O. Larsen of Chateau, A. F E Werner of Boise City, William Sheerin of Anaconda, William H. Hamilton of Helena, Martin Chapman of Lead City, Peter Ennis of Fort Benton, Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Helena, Miss Alice McDeed of Warm Springs, and Dr. Hancon at Silver Bow block. Also listed are Orion Bros piano rentals, Montana Music Co tuners, Stromberg Mulling Co distributors, watch repairs, special treasury agent Linck in town, and deposits at Finlen and Thornton hotels. A civil action by Carl J. Smith against Shackleton & Whiteway seeks 359 for building stone. The Butte hotel, remodeled after the fire, is touted as the leading European hotel in Montana with rooms from $1 per day.
A Portland tale recounts a brakeman hired for 3 cents a mile who rode a construction train as it hurtled down a mountain grade. The man clung to the runnin board with a milk pale face and refused to jump, claiming he was earning money faster than ever.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the political difficulty of handling post office patronage without upsetting party balance. It quotes Uncle Joe Cannon of Illinois claiming success in dispensing offices and not losing more than 2500 votes, after a chat with House Post Office Committee Chair Lon.
Col Edwin A Stevens owner of Castle Point Hoboken displays relics of Martha Washington including a 1769 dated book and her own name inscribed board plus a fragment of her red and white brocade gown from his curio collection.
Coroner's jury finds Joseph Price died from an accidental rock fall at the Minnie Healey mine on Friday night. Albert Wilson, wounded but intact, and nine witnesses testified over nearly three hours. Price’s funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow with Knights of Pythias involvement.
Judge Boyle held 11 of 13 youths arraigned in police court for curfew violations after Friday night arrests at the Auditorium. He told the boys to be home by 9 PM, warning that staying out risks temptation and crime and promising a firm but fair remedy.
Laurence Hourtick was released after Judge Boyle found the accuser weaker than the defense. Mrs Biele was arrested in the courtroom and posted 19 dollars collateral for her appearance to answer a fighting charge. The incident occurred at 27 East Galena Street on Friday night. Mabel Ford alias Carl faced arraignment for beating Ophelia Adams with a blackjack in Pleasant Alley. A ten dollar fine was imposed.
May Mitchell a defendant described as a woman of evil life pleads not guilty and receives a continuance to Friday. William McAuley is found guilty of vagrancy and jailed for 30 days. John Jacobson pays the usual $10 for loud disturbance on Anaconda road. Annie Larue colored faces larceny charges, was sentenced but released on conditions to leave Butte for Pocatelld. She has a history of robberies.
In a Minneapolis case, referee J. L. Vines finds Charles M. Way and others liable for 218.86 to Minneapolis Bedding Co after 20 000 pounds of shoddy and burlap burned en route on a Great Northern railcar. Defendants argued shipment as rag material to reduce freight. no evidence railroad consented. Also notes Montana Music ads and obituaries for Henry Gerry and Clement Campana with service details.
Mattoon March 11 A messenger named Larry McKee with Adams Express is missing. A package said to contain 30000 dollars disappeared along with him. The package was sent from Brazil Indiana to St Louis under McKee's charge.
The Pittsburg painter strike ends with a compromise rate of 40 cents per hour or 3.20 dollars for an eight hour day. About 1,800 workers will return to work immediately.
The Butte Democratic Party calls a city convention at the Auditorium on March 18 to nominate aldermen for each ward for the April 7 election. Ward caucuses occur March 14, and primary meetings March 15 to select delegates. Locations and ward representation details are provided, with 11 delegates and 11 alternates per ward.
County commissioners named 27 registry agents for the upcoming school election with many precincts yet to be filled. Registration begins next Saturday. Election polling sites include Blaine Centerville, Lincoln West Broadway, Washington East Broadway, and several others with nine polling places and twenty seven judges to be appointed.
Notice: Miss L. Fe. McClaren announces a millinery opening in a few days at 222 Fast Park Street. A full line of pattern hats and souvenirs will be presented. All are cordially invited.
J. T. Carrol Lumber Company at the corner of Arizona and Platinum streets touts the largest assortment of high grade vehicles ever shown in Butte with very low prices. Call and examine stock.
Miss Kate Rogers hosted a Friday evening surprise party for her sister Miss Annie Rogers at 968 Minah Street Centerville. The decorated home featured American Beauty roses. The event featured singing and a cakewalk by Miss Kate Rogers and William Mitchell. Guests included numerous local residents and Miss Annie Rogers assisted with hosting duties. A midnight lunch followed the festivities.
Mrs Dell P Glazier supreme chief of Rathbone Sisters of the world will visit Butte on the 26th and 27th to organize a Montana grand temple. Delegates from eight state temples will meet over two days with social events planned. Mrs Carle Galiger chairs the executive committee as plans include reception refreshment and entertainment. Glazier will stop in Billings to reorganize its defunct temple.
Kipworth Epworth League hosts a social Monday evening following the public installation of officers. A fine program is planned and refreshments will be served in the league room ahead of a social close to the evening.
All trains from the east on the Northern Pacific and the Great Northern are several hours late in Butte due to snowdrifts in the Dakotas. Detainments affected services and schedules across the routes.
The funeral for Mrs. Andrew Rumley will be held today at 2 p m from the family residence 1145 East Galena Street to Sacred Heart church.
The April Argosy announces fresh stories and new papers and magazines available today at the P O News Stand.
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