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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
A three member aldermanic committee may push a sprinkling district for Elm Fourth Birch and Commercial avenues. The plan outlines district boundaries, funding, assessment, and procedures under 1897 act provisions with bids, standpipes and carts to be decided by council.
A reader shares that Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved whooping cough symptoms in a child during last winter’s epidemic. The ad-like letter also touts Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and promotes its quick relief, with claims of widespread customer testimonials.
The council, responding to a petition by many business men, has taken the matter up in earnest amid strong demand for municipal sprinkling and its apparent need.
Cell Stevens, arrested for obtaining goods by false pretenses, was about to be freed when a Butte police telephoned that he was wanted for involvement in a three man theft. Two Remington typewriters were stolen in Sherman, then moved to Anaconda with one sold to a Main street pawnbroker and the other to a lawyer or real estate man. Stevens will be sent to Butte today after the confession led to new warrants and police action.
The co partnership between the undersigned is dissolved by mutual consent. J. V. Collins will continue the business, collect all debts due the late firm, and pay all its debts. Signed H. L. Frank and J. V. Collins.
Increased attendance marks the fifth evening of St Peter s church fair at A O H hall. A centerpiece raffle winner is F P Maloney. Doll contest entrants include Mabel Sweeney Mollie Murphy with violinists Johnnie Gannon Willie Dorian. Raffles continue for exhibitor booth prizes as organizers thank patrons.
Stores and beverages listed with local venues and sales. Names of visitors and guests staying at the Montana hotel appear, with notes on purchases, arrivals, and a few events such as a charity sale and a wall paper supplier promotion.
John Pennock, convicted of petit larceny, drew six months in county jail after confessing to pocketing the overcoat pawned by Tim Murphy for 2.50 to fund habeas corpus action. Murphy aided by a lawyer, Pennock kept the excess. Murphy and Pennock faced trial. jurors found theft. Pennock's case follows prior vagrancy terms and a pattern of reform failures.
Marcus Talbot, long time freight and passenger agent for the Butte Anaconda and Pacific, resigns to join the Pacific Coast company in Seattle. He has served since the railway’s start, aims to move for his wife’s health, and will leave after a successor is chosen, likely by May 20.
John Strum of Georgetown sails for northern Sweden on the Northern Pacific with Fred Hatine of Phillipsburg. It will be his first visit back since leaving 20 years ago for the United States. Strum owns a large ranch 16 miles west of the city and plans to return about mid July.
Lady Wildey lodge No. 38 Degree of Honor held its first card party in the lodge room of the A. H. building last evening. A large attendance filled 17 tables for progressive whist with prizes awarded to Alex McKay, Miss Annie Lind, James Carey, Jennie Tietjen, A. C. Fanning, and Mrs. James Callahan.
The annual meeting of Anaconda Copper Mining Company stockholders will be held at the principal office in Anaconda Montana on Wednesday May 16 1900 at 10 oclock a m for the election of trustees and other business. The stock transfer books close May 2 1900 at 3 p m and remain closed through May 16 1900. By order of the board W H Dudley Secretary.
Grim's Cabinets will stage a nine game practice session tomorrow afternoon at Athlete Park with the fourney ball team. There will be no admission charge. The club considered inviting a professional team to Missoula but could not arrange it, opting to showcase the home squad instead. Grim's men trained yesterday at Athletic Park in a lively session. President Lucas calls a league directors meeting at Helena today and Marcus Talbot, the focal director, will attend on the morning train.
George G. Meade Post No 16 invites members and veterans to a May 12 gathering at 8 o clock in Mattie block hall to discuss Memorial Day plans. Refreshments will be served. Commander John Marchion and Adjutant E A Waterbury sign.
News reached Anaconda at 1 30 last evening that Jeffries had outboxed Corbett. Street chatter and bulletins drew large crowds to local rooms where backers watched for a decisive win. As Corbett’s good showing became clear uneasiness grew among bettors who had favored Jeffries.
A patient from Somerville New Jersey, previously paralyzed and melancholic, survived five days with skull injuries and regained consciousness and speech. The article reflects on brain mysteries and the potential for future brain centered cures and nervous disease relief.
Attorney T O Leary counsel at law maintains offices in the Bank Building corner Main and Park. He announces practice in all state and United States courts with rooms 2 and 4.
Ladies and gents garments cleaned dyed and repaired by American Steam Dye and Cleaning Works located at 304 East Commercial Avenue. J L Schiffman.
Hay grain and feed offered at low prices with cord or sawed wood for gale by J. R. Tavernia proprietor at 227 East Commercial Anaconda.
W. C. Haynes operates Pexter Stables at the corner of Commercial Avenue and Oak offering livery, feed and boarding services.
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