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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
Tim Cole aged 18 was found intoxicated and refused to name liquor sources. He received 60 days in county jail but was discharged with a promise to avoid saloons. County Attorney Duffy pressed for names but the boy did not reveal the source, leaving adults blamed for minors' alcohol issues in Anaconda.
Rev. Frank Minnick leads fundraising to build a new parsonage for the Christian church of Anaconda. The structure, estimated at about $2,000, may begin construction soon as funds are gathered.
Amusement notices hail Howard Kyle and Florence Smyth in Nathan Hale at the Margaret Theatre. The cast, lively and well balanced, drew tears and laughter with Kyle’s royal reception and curtain calls. Frederick Webber as the villain, John Miles as Cunningham, and G A D Johnson contribute strong performances.
Mrs G Bruce of Lansing Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring her health after years of travel and irregular meals and sleep. She reports improved vitality within a month and full recovery after three months with no missed engagements.
Multiple notices announce Greig's pansy plants, Ana conda greenhouses, and Roach & Smith promotions at Adams' department store. Shoppers are urged to place orders for potted plants, seek window displays, and take advantage of half price greenery while local merchants push specials on silk, gloves, and clothing.
John P. McCabe, once active in coal and lumber in Helena and later involved in ranching near Fast Helena before moving to Anaconda, dies leaving a wife and four children. The body is expected to be buried locally.
John P. McCabe longtime Anaconda lumber foreman and former Lewis and Clark representative dies at home after a brief illness. Born 1853 in Trenton Canada he moved through Montana to Helena and Anaconda. He leaves a widow and four children and wished to be buried beside his daughter in Helena. Special Dispatch to the Standard. Helena April 30. McCabe was a Democrat and Woodmen of the World member. He guided Washoe smelter construction and served in state legislature. His death prompts funeral arrangements and plans for wife to return to Canada.
During the May term in Anaconda before Judge Napton, 57 civil actions are scheduled for trial while one criminal case concerns M L Fisher charged with receiving stolen money from Kate Sullivan, tied to Legault. Sullivan serves five years in penitentiary. Civil dockets include estates, loans, railroads, corporations, and various individuals versus firms.
A list of civil actions includes John Soudet against James and Thomas Kearney J W Watson and others versus Colorado Smelting and Refining Co J W Watson against Butte and Boston C M Co guardian F M Barney versus Arthur Fortier and others Alfred Rasseat against Hi Henry C N Davidson against Robert Morrill Sadie J Brown against Margaret Daly executrix F G Brown against Margaret Daly executrix Sam Landry against William Powers Lizzie Murphy against J A McMaster Delia K Conway against James Kearney Musgrave against Jim Lee et al.
A defendant declines to stand trial over a disputed refund claim prompting court action. The case centers on money believed owed and the party’s refusal to proceed with a trial. Local records indicate ongoing judicial handling and potential settlement talks.
John B. Bloo of Butte repaid $4 to W. Hubbard and costs to Constable Denny Lynch, avoiding return to Anaconda. Bleoo, once of Anaconda, sold a stove to Hubbard then missing the $4. case dropped after refund. Bleoo claimed belief he owned the stove at the time of sale.
Gladys Stanley known as One-Armed Gladys was arrested by Night Chief O'Brien during a struggle on the Butte bound train in Anaconda. She is wanted in Butte for robbing Frank Battelle of 98 dollars and will be taken back there this morning.
Mr and Mrs 8 Joslin depart today for Warm Springs in this county where Mr Joslin will assume charge of the hospital. He has served as night nurse at St Ann's hospital in Anaconda for a year and is well known and liked among local friends.
The Cleveland Trust company as plaintiff seeks sale of several mining claims in Deer Lodge County Montana. The Golden Sunrise Golden Dot Red Fir Little Josie Phoenix placer and Eagle claims are listed with specific location references and amended locations. The sale is set for April 2, 1902 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Anaconda.
Notice describes banking correspondence and accounts solicited as part of a general banking business. It outlines that communications are received and processed for customer services and account inquiries.
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