Poisoned Dog Case Dismissed After Key Witnesses Fail
In Anaconda the case against Mrs. Brenner for poisoning a neighbor’s dog collapsed afterCounty Attorney Duffy found the prosecution witnesses knew nothing of the affair. Mary Kerr and Lena Martin testified they had no knowledge, and Albert Thomas admitted only having a dead dog. The case was dismissed.
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Justice of the Peace
Quane
Duffy
Joe Brenner
Albert Thomas
Trippet
Mary Kerr
Lena Martin
Attorneys Give Notice of Suit for Recovery of Fees
The district court was to hear a suit filed by C. M. Sawyer Hiram Rodgers and W. B. Rodgers against Joseph Dulong claiming 350 for legal services. An attachment affidavit and writ have been filed and the sheriff holds the writ. A special venire of 15 jurors was issued for the upcoming term as the base venire fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C. M. Sawyer
Hiram Rodgers
W. B. Rodgers
Joseph Dulong
Thomas
Dulong
Grape-Nuts Helped Boy Recover From Dyspepsia
A boy in a bake shop changed from irregular meals to Grape-Nuts with cream and fruit. He reports weight gain and relief from stomach distress, allowing steady work and study. He continues using Grape-Nuts and credits Pos tum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Notice to heirs on mining claim expenditures in Montana
Co owner Harry Flower files notice under section 32 1 of the Revised Statutes stating labor and improvements totaling 700 dollars were performed on the Bang Your Eye lode mining claim located April 27, 1886 in Deer Lodge County Montana. If the other owner fails to cover 262.50 within 90 days, their three eighths interest will vest in Flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C, Wales
United States
George Gunn
Deer Lodge
Montana
Harry Flower
Youths Accused of Jewelry Theft Face Judge Hayes Hearing
Two youths aged 13 and 9 are held on incorrigibility charges after alleged theft of a watch chain locket and watch on East Third street. Their arrest led to dual calls for corporal discipline as a corrective measure ahead of a morning hearing before Judge Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavour Audrioli
Joe Proxtel
East Third Street
Audrioli
Proxtel
Taylor
Hayes
Duffy
Reform School
Judge Hayes
Audrion
Anaconda Police Issue Three Orders on Animal and Traffic Control
Three police orders issued by Chief Taylor aim to curb fast driving in Anaconda, ban bicycle riding on sidewalks, and impound unlicensed roaming dogs and other animals. The strict enforcement targets cyclists on walks, unlicensed dogs, and roaming livestock as summer approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department of
Anaconda
Taylor
Care of the Eye on Electric-Train Reading Lamps
Dr Frank Allport praises the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway for electric lighting on all trains. He especially commends Milwaukee sleeper berths with electric reading lamps as a safe light for eye reading. The Pioneer Limited is highlighted as a premier example of modern train comfort.
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Frank Allport
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pioneer Limited
Eleven Anaconda Teachers Pass County Certificates
Eleven teachers in Anaconda public schools passed first grade county certificates after rigorous exams. County Superintendent Mary McLaughlin praised their success and noted policy requires first grade certificates for next term hires. Named winners include Ruth Lowry, Margaret Macauley, Margaret Bryant, Anna McKenzie, Maud McKenzie, Mary Cody, Lillie Lynch, Nellie Kelley, Margaret Maloney, Jennie McMillan, and Frances Higgins. Automobiles! IT have agency for two fine machines. Dr. Rinehart, dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Board of School Trustees
Mary McLaughlin
Ruth Lowry
Margaret Macauley
Margaret Bryant
Anna McKenzie
Maud McKenzie
Mary Cody
Lillie Lynch
Nellie Kelley
Margaret Maloney
Jennie McMillan
Frances Higgins
Company to pay departments in order over two days
The notice lists inspection times for refinery and works on Monday May 12 and new works on Tuesday May 13. It states Company C will pay the above departments in the order named from 9am to 9pm on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C, C, Co
Sa.m
Tuesay
Bartenders Union Meeting in Anaconda May 9
A Bartenders union meeting will be held in Mattie hall Anaconda on Friday evening May 9 at 7:80 o clock. Secretary W J Thompson announces.
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Bartenders’ Union
Anaconda
Mattie Hall
W. J. Thompson
Mystery of Gross Linked to Montana Manhunt
Chief of Police in St. Louis asks Montana authorities if a man named Gross is wanted. Meagher County deputies seek Harry Gross or associate Bill Gay in a spree that included Deputy Rader’s murder on May 8 and Gay’s later killings. Gay was hanged in Helena in 1896. Gross vanished after a suspected St Louis bridge carpenter sighting.
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Standard
Helena
Travis
Meagher County
St. Louis
Gross
Montana
Harry Gross
Bill Gay
Marty Gross
Rader
Gay
Mackie
California
Phil Sheridan Club Meeting Notice Enjoins Members
All members of the Phil Sheridan Club are requested to meet Friday evening May 9 at 8 oclock in the new A O H hall on the ground floor.
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A. O. H. Hall
State banks must pay license under general law
Helena May 8 State banks organized under territorial laws must pay a state license if they continue business Attorney General Donovan says in an opinion to Assistant State Examiner Ray The opinion traces Montana banking law and concludes all state banks regardless of formation or prior laws are subject to the general license provisions and liable under section 4061 political code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Donovan
Ray
Montana
Fisk Will Be His Deputy Cessor Postmaster Appointment
Fire Marshal Huffaker, lately absent during appointment, has announced A. J. Fisk as deputy postmaster to assist the present postmaster. Fisk is expected to accept, while Huffaker’s commission has not yet arrived. Fisk will serve as postmaster until it does.
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Standard
Helena, May
Huffaker
A. J. Fisk
Fisk
Fire destroys oil refinery yards on Staten Island
Fire broke out in the cooperage house at Swan & Finch oil refinery near Elizabethport, Staten Island sound, spreading quickly. It destroyed thousands of barrels of refined and crude oil and caused tank explosions, with estimated loss around 100000 dollars.
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New York
Swan & Finch Oil
Staten Island Sound
Elizabethport
N. J
Postence Changes in Western Post Offices
The Fast Helena post office moves to presidential class. J H Rule named postmaster Basin and J W Laidley postmaster Flat Willow. Stephen J McGrail commissioned postmaster at Craig.
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Standard
Washington
Fast Helena
J. H. Rule
Basin
J. W. Laidley
Flat Willow
Stephen J. McGrail
Craig
Dance Houses Ordered Closed By Kalispell Mayor
Kalispell May 8 Mayor Logan issued orders closing all dance houses and variety theaters by May 31 to allow adjustment of business. The move reflects mixed public opinion though a majority support the action.
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Kalispell
Logan
Train derailment near Pretoria kills officer and 10 men
London reports Lord Kitchener stating another accident on May 7. A train from Pretoria to Petersberg in the Northern Transvaal derailed at a curve. An officer and 10 men were killed.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Petersburg
Transvaal
Great Buffalo and Wild West Show Incorporated
The Great Buffalo and Wild West show gained incorporation in Helena today, May 8, by G. I. Hutchinson F. E. Simons and W. A. Simons of Missoula, with filings at the secretary of state.
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The
Standard
Helena
Secretary of State Today
G. I. Hutchinson
F. E. Simons
W. A. Simons
Missoula
Estate of Katie J. Whelan Deceased Notice
Administrator of Katie J. Whelan estate calls creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within 10 months of first publication. Claims must be presented to J. R. Boarman at Durston Building Room 1 Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana for probate administration.
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Katie J. Whelan
J. R. Boarman
Durston Building
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
State of
Montana
Corbin Smelter Starts Up
Helena May 8 The Helena Livingston Smelting company has started up its old concentrator at Corbin employing about 20 men and will treat ores from the Comet mine.
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The
Standard
Helena
Helena & Livingston Smelting Company
Corbin
Comet
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Mont
Williams & Walker
People 4
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Hurtig & Seamon
MR. C. J. Reiley
Mizzoura
Boa
Phil Sheridan Club
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United States Land Office
James A. Dunlap
White Chief Lode
N. KE
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Discovery Shaft
Recorder’s Office
Deer Lodge County
Summit Placer
Register of the United States Land Office
George D, Greene
Register
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Main Street
Ont
Frank Nau
Broadway
Portland
Ore
Wild West Show Incorporated
Paris-Morton CO
Minneapolis
Paris
Daly Bank and
Trust Company OF
John R Toolyf
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennety
Norbeck
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
St. James Medical Association
St. James Judg., Cinvianati. O
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Locust St
West Park
West Third St
Anaconda, Montana
Corbin Smelter
Sheriff Sale
Robert Keith
John Hay
J. G. Dawson
Joan Conley
D. H. Morgan
Anaconda, Mont
United Sates
John S. Marshall
Coons Asanle
Cancace Ane
Lydia
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Plas
U.S. Engineer Office
Sioux City
Towa
United States Engineer's Office
Yellows Stone Park
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