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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1902
Page
5
Work on the new high school on Main between Fifth and Sixth streets advances well with an October occupancy target. Excavation should finish by Monday night and foundation work to start as crews push the project, boosting Main Street’s appearance and the city’s school system.
The Milwaukee Pioneer Limited between the Twin Cities and Chicago is praised by travelers as the finest service. The train offers modern dining cafes on wheels, delivering comfort and efficiency to passengers daily.
Rev. Mr. Macurdy will preach tonight on The Olive Tree as the first in a five part series drawn from Scripture trees. Morning topic is The Great Commission. Subsequent sermons will cover The Palm Tree The Cedar of Lebanon The Apple Tree and The Tree of Life. Sessions held on Sunday evenings with second hand goods advertised.
Notice states the partnership between Ole Hartquist and Henry Benson has been dissolved by mutual consent. Henry Benson and Nels Westlund will continue the business under their names.
Cars will leave the Standard corner at 12 10 and 1 30 p m for the A and B medals shoot. JAS H COCHRAN secretary.
William Powers, former Anaconda police officer, was appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff Jack Conley to fill the vacancy left by Walsh. Powers says the appointment is temporary and he may pursue reinstatement to the Anaconda police force, hoping to face any charges publicly in council.
Republican aldermen including Mayor Stephens decide they will withhold special favors from Sam Landry and back other members in actions to remove his West Commercial avenue house of ill repute. Earlier raid sparked cooling relations with Officer Powers, now the council vows to aid suppression if evidence surfaces. Also note: automobile agency and dentistry ad snippets.
After a successful picture exhibit at the Lost Creek school last Friday evening, several artworks including Landseer Saved and Raphael Sistine Madonna were selected to enhance the interior. The event featured readings and songs by students and praised by county superintendent Miss Mary McLaughlin.
Anaconda churches host morning and evening worship. Methodist at Oak and Third holds class at 10 a.m. with sermons on The Great Commission and The Olive Tree, plus Sunday school and Epworth league. Presbyterian at Main and Fourth offers services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Lord's Supper, new members, solos, and a male quartet performance. Sabbath school timing given. Y M C A and Y P S C E meet in the evening.
First Baptist Church at Fifth and Locust lists sermons at 11 and 7:30 with subjects Back to the Old Paths and The Resistance of Satan along with Sunday school at 12:30 and youth, junior, and prayer meetings. St Marks at Main and Sixth notes Fifth Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion at 11 and evening service at 8 plus Sunday school. Christian Church at Sixth and Oak fields a sermon at 11 with communion, Bible school at 12:15, Christian Endeavor at 7:15 and evening sermon, subject The Value of a Man. Buried in text are details of times, dates, and residence addresses of clergy and verbiage inviting all.
Swedish Mission church at Fifth and Alder Streets lists Rev. G Nelson as pastor with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young people’s meeting at 7 p.m. Rev. Oscar Johnson of Triumph Minnesota will preach at both services.
Swedish Lutheran church corner of Fifth and Cedar streets with Pastor E. J. Sanders preaching at six p.m. Sunday school to follow at 1 30 p.m.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the East Helena smelter case affecting the local mining field. Bayard Elkhorn mine workers were laid off and shipments from Eureka Sarsfield up the Little Boulder will be discontinued. Many Wickes area properties and Cataract district mines tributary to Basin are expected to close.
Helena May 3. The Montana Ore Purchasing company asks the supreme court to modify the injunction restraining ore extraction from the south Pennsylvania mines. It contends the injunction is broader than the relief requested from Judge Cany.
Hilary Hickey aged 13 was shot in the head and died instantly by companion Paul Leonard aged 14 during rifle practice in Denver. Curtis McGarry aged 14 was also wounded in the thigh by an unknown boy near Cherry Creek. his injury is described as dangerous.
An assortment of Chamberlain's products is advertised for stomach, colic, cholera and rheumatism relief. Stomach & Liver Tablets are promoted as aiding digestion and bowel regulation, 25 cents a box at local druggists. Pain Balm touted by a New Jersey user for rheumatism and sprains. Colic remedy claimed to have saved lives and eased suffering, with wide local availability in Butte stores.
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