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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
7
Mt Bethel M FE church preacher Rev L L Tower speaks on The Miracle of Easter from Matthew 28 6 stressing that resurrection of Christ and the human body is revealed by holy scriptures not nature. He cites Christ’s empty tomb and the gift of the Holy Spirit as proof of Christianity and eternal life.
The Rev Jerry Rounder’s Easter service featured John Maguire with a lilies boutonniere and Ernest Lange singing an offertory tune. The pastor praised missionary fund support and mocked political foes while noting April news to cheer the faithful.
The Montana Stockgrowers association holds its regular annual convention at Miles City starting April 15 1902. Railroads offer one fare round trip with return limit April 13 to 18. Secretary W G Previtt notes Centennial back beer on draught.
Police judge Frank Bender of Livingston, a well known public figure, was the target of a midnight prank at Quartz street fire hall. Fire Chief Sanger rigged a suspended bed with glowing sulphur and a loud gong as Bender woke to a bed in midair. He fled on a Livingston train, unsettled and wary of a return visit.
Easter in Butte drew crowds to all churches as traps and surreys filled streets and many rode horses. Sun shone, hats and attire displayed prosperity while mud marred footing and hackmen wore old silk tiles. Religious services drew beaming pastors and grateful congregations on a gala day in the city.
Auburn California March 30 The Southern Pacific surveyors and engineers have completed the survey for a new tunnel through the terrain making it one of the longest in the world. It will be 5 miles and 800 feet long eliminating nearly 1 000 feet of grade and reducing snow sheds from 40 to 12 miles. The work will cost millions and require years to complete.
Specials for today include Kirby's Pure Malt RS bottle and Gugenheimer Rye in full quart sizes. Local liquor department promotes these featured spirits for the day.
Mrs. Griffith commented on paying the $50 fine imposed on her son Carl by Judge Boyle in the police court. She said the judge advised him not to plead guilty and not to hire a lawyer, and she had posted the bond but the court would not honor her order. She blamed the firm Carl worked for as collector and recounted a prior confrontation with Mrs. Kane who struck him twice.
W E Wynne, a building contractor, owns a church in Butte once used by Father Callahan's congregation. He may convert the old Sacred Heart building into a home for the ice man and has not announced services yet. The structure is a frame building on a central site and Wynne may lease or mortgage it as he pleases.
J Chauvin recalls adventures with Dick Rock at Henry Lake Idaho and on Snake River headwaters. He praises Rock as a noble sportsman and friend and notes his tragic death shocks all who knew him, placing him among unmatched West legends like William Cody.
John White assaulted George Davis in Wyomin alley after Davis refused to let White and others take 50 cents. Davis reported the attack at a cabin, White fled but was captured after a chase by Officer D T Sullivan. Davis, fearing to testify after the jail assault, remained in custody as a witness.
Centennial Brewing rolls out its famed Back Beer on draught nationwide today. The launch signals a widespread availability across bars and stores, with promotional events planned at select locations to showcase the new ale.
The Northern Pacific railway offers Montana residents special round trip fares to Hunter's Hot Springs for eight days with meals and lodging included. Fares vary by origin from $18 to $27 for eight day tickets and $6 to $10 for three day tickets, with rates listed for cities such as Butte Helena Bozeman Red Lodge Billings and others. Contact Northern Pacific agents in respective cities for details.
Thomas Hughes aged 35 died yesterday at the family residence 522 West Granite Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow Tuesday April 1 at 9 a.m. proceeding to St Patrick's Church for high mass at 9 30 a.m.
All members are commanded to be present at the next regular meeting on April 2, 1902. Business of importance. By order of the president P. A. STEVENE.
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