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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
4
Northern Montana faces a smallpox surge with quarantine chaos as patients resist isolation. In Malta two men exposed themselves to stay near the pesthouse, prompting arrests and lectures. Glasgow imposes bans and school closures amid spreading illness.
James Jeffries and Tom Sharkey followed similar training to achieve peak form focusing on digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, praised by both fighters, are advertised as safe digestive aids without cathartics, sold at 50 cents, claimed to strengthen weak stomachs and sustain healthy digestion.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Sanford’s Liver Invigorator as a vegetable cure for liver ills biliousness indigestion constipation malaria and related ailments, claiming it strengthens the stomach and gall bladder and aids general health.
Special correspondence from Helmville Montana reports old prospectors planning to head into the hills to seek ore while mining news from the north and west predicts a busy summer. Adrian Pritchard's funeral drew many longtime residents. he was a respected member of the A O U W. Talks of a regional telephone exchange, with plans to cover Helmville Garnet and Bearmouth, reflect growing community needs.
Uniformed agents meet travelers from the interior and Europe at New York Central pier terminals. They handle baggage, specify trunks for hold or stateroom, arrange hotels, cab rides, and sleeping car berths. Captains Ingwersen and Schultze oversee the steamship line piers for major lines.
Newt Shannon and William Augustine, arrested on gambling charges, will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow at 10 in Justice of the Peace Quan's court. The pair, alleged proprietors of a fare game on North Main Street, pleaded not guilty and are out on bonds after a raid by Under Sheriff Morgan and Deputies Walsh and Daly.
Harry Portuguese paid a $10 fine in Justice of the Peace Kennedy's court yesterday after John Wein testified that Portuguese had made remarks disturbing the peace. Both men are well known local merchants and the affair drew merchant interest.
We thank the many friends and especially the fellow workmen who assisted us through the sickness and death of a beloved husband and brother. G. W. Davis. Mrs. G. W. Davis. J. B. Hanks.
A Big Hole valley stock train of 21 cars carrying 480 cattle left Anaconda for Chicago under Col. Jack Moran. The cattle from Bielenberg & Walker ranch will head to stockyards for slaughter, signaling Western Montana’s growing cattle industry and anticipated further shipments this season.
M L Fisher, former owner of a colored club in Anaconda, was brought before Justice of the Peace Frank Kennedy on a charge of having received stolen goods. He posted a $1500 bond and remained in custody in default. Fisher is alleged to have received $780 stolen by Kate Sullivan from Maxim Legeult last summer. Sullivan confessed to Sheriff Jack Conley and identified Fisher as the recipient. Fisher was arrested in Dillon and brought back to Anaconda. The case may face a penitentiary sentence up to five years if found guilty.
Ivory Soap is presented as a pure, affordable solution. The text claims it as the best combination of purity and price, an original product developed after extensive research, approved by a second generation of users.
Deer Lodge county officials order the county road east of Anaconda moved north to align with a new route, prompting the Cycle Path and Good Roads Association to adapt the bicycle path accordingly. Association leaders say changes will not raise member costs and aim to extend miles of safe roads before autumn disuse.
The Hague March 25 an official note confirms the annual royal visit to Amsterdam has been abandoned. It states the queen’s general health is very satisfactory but physicians advise avoiding all serious fatigue.
Heavy seas in the English Channel and the Irish Sea distress several vessels. Queen Alexandra’s planned morning departure for Copenhagen was postponed. Torpedo boat destroyers Zepar Serpent and Zebra docked at Portsmouth with hull damage and leaks after the gale. Zephyr and Serpent seams torn open.
On board the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sailing for Europe are Count A von Quadt Wykradt Isny Count von Arenim of the German embassy in Washington Spencer Eddy secretary of the American legation at Constantinople Jan Kubelik and Mr and Mrs George Vanderbilt.
London report says during the launching of the battleship Prince of Wales at Chatham the royal salute went wrong a gunner was mortally injured with both arms blown off. The Prince and Princess of Wales witnessed the event as officials noted the tragedy in the ceremony.
London reports King Edward's cutter Britannia and Emperor William's new schooner Meteor will compete in the Cowes regatta off the Isle of Wight as part of royal yacht interests.
Joseph Morehead of Elgin Oregon recounts his search for a rumored Lost Lake in the Blue mountains and credits Grape Nuts and Postum Coffee for sustaining his two week trek. He claims the cereal fuels hard work and endurance for laborers, athletes, editors, ministers, lawyers and others.
William Gorman charged with third degree assault for allegedly pulling a knife on George McGregor last Monday. He will be tried at ? o'clock this afternoon before Justice of the Peace Quane. Gorman was arrested on a complaint by McGregor with bond set at $25, later posted and he was released from jail.
Police searched the house of Mrs Gardner during domiliary visits and arrested her son Boris a student. No incriminating material was found. Mrs Gardner hopes for her son's release on condition that she cooperates or fulfills a potential requirement.
In Deer Lodge County Montana the district court orders the guardians of Millard W. and Carl R. Kessler to show cause why the guardian may sell the minors real estate by private sale. A hearing is set for April 6 at 10 am in Anaconda court. Publication of this order is required weekly for three weeks in the Anaconda Standard. Judge Welling Napton presiding.
Local business listing promotes Warm Springs livery and sale stables in Anaconda area. J H French operates with prompt attention and reasonable rates, advertising phone access and location near Miss and Sale streets.
In effect March 12 1902 Western Union Standard Time trains labeled S run to and from Skating Link via Carroll timing shows morning and afternoon departures including 10 00 am 7 25 am 11 30 am and 12 noon schedules to Converters and Works with evening service around 8 10 pm.
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