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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
7
The article lists the eight wards with their respective representatives: 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 Siebenaler, Seventh Ward C H Bowman, and Eighth Ward James Doull.
Butte locals include Orton Bros piano rentals and Montana Music Co purchases. Visitors and residents from Anaconda Dillon Missoula and Great Falls register at the Finten and Thornton Hotel. A marriage license issued to Carkeek and Tippett. a birth announced on Dakota Street. Local shops tout watches and wall paper as Parrish ads blend with social notes.
Ellen Murray seeks divorce after a week of marriage to William P. Murray. Ed J. O Neill tells Judge Harney Emma L Ohl Desmond Estes wrongly wed, living with another husband Desmond. annulment granted to O Neill. Ellen Murray’s case ends with a cross complaint decree.
Judge Clancy granted Homer McLean a divorce from Etta McLean on desertion grounds. Married in Butte on Oct 24, 1900 they separated Nov 24. Mrs McLean had earlier sought separate maintenance for cruelty, later dismissing that suit. The decree restores her maiden name Etta Wormell.
Judge Harney yesterday modified an alimony order in the suit of Angelina Simon versus Brazil Simon. The plaintiff’s $50 monthly payment for their children will be paid into court within three days, despite objections that funds may benefit Mrs. Simon’s relatives. The rancher parties reside beyond Silver Bow and the mother is ill.
Harry Pearce, defendant in the long running divorce case with Etta Pearce-Lyles, filed a motion to set aside a recent order amending the divorce decree and awarding custody of their 6 year old daughter to the mother. He attached an affidavit outlining an agreement at the time of the divorce granting custody to him.
A. W. Esselbach testified before Judge Harney that he married Catherine Esselbach in Butte on February 12, 1901. He said shortly after marriage she left him and moved to the Silver block, claiming she had no cause to leave.
Judge Clancy signed a decree of divorce in the Ida Orr versus William Orr case after costs were paid, finalizing the divorce as of yesterday. Earlier, a decree was ordered in March but not entered due to unpaid costs.
Thirteen divorce cases appeared in court yesterday with several women unable to obtain decrees as their matters could not be reached. The proceedings reflected a busy docket and ongoing delays in finalizing settlements.
The Bandmann company left Chicago on Friday and will reach Butte tonight by the Great Northern railway. It will open at Maguire's Grand Opera house next Wednesday night in The Merchant of Venice.
County reports show 999 residents registered across 29 precincts for the school trustees election. Highest turnout appeared in district No 13 at the Florence hotel with 125 names. district No 12 had the smallest registration.
In the territory between Arizona Street and Main on Broadway, five names were entered for consideration. Details remain sparse but the list reflects local input for the district.
Emily Sewall, an elderly variety actress famed in Butte for decades of stage work at the Ca sino and Imperial, died recently at St Pauls hospital after an operation. Her funeral last Wednesday drew a large crowd of friends and colleagues who recalled her long career and wide circle of admirers.
The Metropolitan club organized last night aims to limit membership to twenty. It focuses on social intercourse private parties and outings for a group of young men. The meeting took place at Edwin Ayers home 534 South Idaho street with refreshments and social time afterward. Officers include President Edwin Ayers Vice President Richard Ayers Secretary Raymond Tucker Treasurer Frank Bell and Entertainment Committee Chairman Leslie Sanger.
Clyde Coulter, longtime Butte police captain and former head of the force, is visiting in attendance at the log rolling convention. Now a prosperous merchant of Hamilton in the Bitter Root valley, he notes Butte’s striking growth and plans to stay two or three days.
William A. Parker named by the Labor Party central committee to succeed James Killrain as alderman of the Third ward. Parker works at Kipps' butcher shop on East Park street. No nomination planned for the Fourth ward vacancy. Mrs. John C. Ross, 28, died at 1119 East Galeng street. funeral Monday at 2 PM.
Special Easter services by the First Church of Christ Scientist include enlarged lecture room plans and a detailed forenoon program with organ voluntary readings and hymns. Evening services follow as usual.
Special Dispatch reports J. Monroe and his partner struck gold on the river bar below Fort Benton after three days of mining. They cleaned up over an ounce of fine gold this afternoon and received about $20 from the bank for their find.
A group of men move timber logs through Helena near the state capitol grounds. The activity appears to be part of a construction or storage operation with no injuries reported. Local authorities monitor the scene as workers continue routine tasks.
Delegates from 16 Modern Woodmen camps in Montana choose Helena as the site for the annual state log rolling celebration aligned with the dedication of the new capitol. Lewis Penwell elected president. L A Morris secretary treasurer. executive committee to be drawn from Helena.
Under Sheriff McGuigan arrested Antone Contario in Meaderville on a horse stealing warrant from Judge Arnold. Joseph Swazie identifies Contario as the thief of a mare and colt last fall, with the boy saying a man unnamed told him to take the animals. Contario says he believed they belonged to the man and pastured them near Butte. his mother is partially dependent on him.
Helena March 29 Attorney General Donovan warned State Auditor Calderhead that if J P Habersham general agent for New York Life in Montana fails to provide a business report for last year the auditor may revoke the company license. The firm plans a move to Butte delaying the report but an extreme measure is not expected.
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