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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
7
Butte assigns a full city ward slate for the Democratic ticket with a roster including First Ward M R Dempsey, Second Ward Patrick Heaney, Third Ward John Gleeson, Fourth Ward E L Mayo, Fifth Ward John A Ryan, Sixth Ward A G Liebenater, Seventh Ward C M Bowman, and Eighth Ward James Doull.
A roundup of city arrivals and visits includes Orton Bros tent pianos and Montana Music Co tuners, with many officials and merchants passing through Butte. Notables from Anaconda Helena Great Falls and Missoula are listed, plus hotel moves, paper deals, births, and Easter service plans at Mountain View mission.
The Butte lodge of Elks held its annual election and installation last evening. John N. Kirk was elected Exalted Ruler with T. A. Reed as Esteemed Loyal Knight and C. H. Hosking as Esteemed Lecturing Knight, among others. A retiring Exalted Ruler Henry Gallwey received a engraved Elk charm from Silver Bow lodge in recognition of his leadership. The ceremony concluded with a long social session.
A house fire in Pleasant Alley caused alarm as Miss Pauline and neighbors fled. flames spread from a stove to the room, but the blaze was soon checked with little damage. Fire crews arrived as residents moved to safety while the Casino occupants fled belongings in panic.
Mrs John W Cooney died at 614 West Park Street after a brief illness. She was 57 and survived by husband four sons Percy J a school teacher Frank Howard Byron and a daughter Florence. The family was present at the bedside. She had lived in Butte seven years and was active in the Woman's club. Funeral is Saturday at 2 o'clock with burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The Lemp ninepin team of Butte traveled to Thornton alleys and was defeated again. Both teams showed clever play in a beautiful exhibition, and the Lemps did not give up until the last frame had been bowled.
In last night’s B class tournament only one series was bowled. Sternfels and McIntyre defeated Lewis and Austin two sets to one and by pins, finishing with a higher total. The winners’ total surpassed their opponents by eight pins.
Frank Gray remains in custody after a vitriol attack on Agnes Browning but she was released after the prosecutor determined her attendance at the trial next Wednesday was unnecessary. Alfred Anderson sues F L Mahoney for 438 for work on the Black Bear mine with two assigned claims. Ida Anderson seeks 94 and Alex Anderson 172. A dog and pony show man, A G Barnes, has a warrant for Bert Williston on petty larceny alleging theft of two American flags and utensils valued at 14.
Thomas Thompson aged 13 is in the county jail on a complaint by his mother Eliza beth Thompson. A likely trial before Judge McClernan is expected on the incorrigibility charge as Mrs Thompson reports the boy has grown beyond her control.
Judge Harney said he would prepare the minute record in the Minnie Healey case tomorrow after over ruling the motion for a new trial. The court clerk entered a default in the Libbie Courtney versus Charles Courtney divorce case yesterday.
Delegates from eight Rathbone temples in Montana completed organizing a grand lodge and elected officers led by Past grand chief Mrs. Minerva Ingram and grand chief Mrs. Agnes Soule. Supreme chief Mrs. Dell P. Glasier of Iowa was guest of honor at a reception. souvenirs were presented to Mrs. Glasier and to Mrs. Dell P. Glasier.
Northern Pacific main line blocked by floods in North Dakota after a warm spell melted heavy snow. Trains on the Great Northern and Soo lines also suffer delays with no relief likely within 24 hours. Some westbound trains redirected via Fargo. Winnipeg reports Manitoba division washouts affecting traffic. A Jamestown to St. Paul arrival brings travelers as conditions hamper service. Wanted by Symons Dry Goods Company a ticket bearing the number 146 473.
W Judson of Basin visits Butte while J S Hickey of Anaconda was here yesterday. Thomas Haines of Dillon registers in Butte as Sam Kohlberg of Helena stays in town. Mr and Mrs D McNeill of Boulder host guests at the Finlen. Junius Young of Salt Lake is in town. F C Webster, Thornton day clerk, and Miss Agnes Garin of Great Falls were quietly married at the hotel last Tuesday night.
The Cash Exchange was incorporated today with $20 000 capital by J H Jones W B Taylor J B Taylor Henry Burmeister and H Schrammeck Rosa Jackson was granted a divorce from James Jackson Four carloads of steel for the Montana Central bridge at Black Eagle falls have arrived Charles Swanstrom aged 10 was hurt in a carpenter shop Train No 23 from the East was over seven hours late due to floods Judge Leslie returned from Boulder Hot Springs and the court calendar will begin jury term Monday
A March 27 Palm Beach message from Admiral Dewey reports Mrs. Dewey is much better and on the way to complete recovery. The note was received in Macon Georgia.
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