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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
4
Mattie Jones, enraged by alleged brutal treatment of George Crockett, fires three shots at him. two hit, killing Crockett. The incident occurred as Jones, his former mistress, expressed resentment and took decisive action. Police investigation underway.
In Anaconda a 23 year old woman Mattie Jones shot and killed George Crockett at 1 30 pm in a log house at 113 East Third street. She says self defense after Crockett struck and cursed her during a dispute that followed years of living together and abuse. The case is under coroner inspection with deputies Morgan and Walsh and witness Bob Madison corroborating the account.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line offers reduced round trip fares to Portland Prescott Ogdensburg Quebec and other points with liberal return limits. The Pioneer Limited will be offered with no extra charge as part of the promotion. J T Conley A G P A St Paul Minnesota available for details.
The co partnership existing between the undersigned is dissolved by mutual consent. J V Collins will continue the business of the late firm, collect debts owed and pay all debts of the firm. Signed H L Frank J V Collins.
A high subscription price and large circulation guarantee advertisers a strong constituency, Printers' Ink asserts, underscoring how reach and willingness to pay attract business for publishers.
Weekly list of unclaimed letters includes men J F Birmingham Frane Blaze vic Tincy Bradford A Campbell Alex P Campbell P Clarke J F Gavin Percey Gentle Leonard Hege mier Henry Holthusen James D McCarthy George McDoard Frank Marshall George Muerno Jerry Moriarty Patrick OBrien Joseph OConnor John Pederson F H Reineke J H Romiger Andrew W Swaney Henry Sonnener lad Mathias Tahija Henry Trante Fred Wooster J M Wright and women Mabel Eilis May Healy Mrs Edia Hultberg Mrs Frank E
Johnson Mary McGuiney Mary Schwenke M M Schwenke Helena Swanson Foreign Stepan Blaskovic Josip Blazevic James Keenan Thomas Krul jac Anton Kruzic Pat McCarthy Anton Pavlic Alfred Perkins John Wid as. Persons calling for above letters please says advertised. A DEVINE Postmaster.
The advertisement promotes Thueson’s clothing at 228 East Chestnut, claiming economical pricing paired with good style.
Large attendance at St. Peter's church fair in A O H hall with doll and violin contests decided Mollie Murphy won the doll prize and Johnnie Gannon the violin. Mrs Boyce won the raffle of Father Coopman's picture. Tonight booths will be raised for a grand ball with Margaret Theater Orchestra.
The general committee chosen at the G A R hall met in Friendship hall and organized with J S Wisner as chairman and G S Wisner as secretary. They plan several sub committees and a more elaborate Memorial day ceremony to honor fallen heroes.
County Assessor George S. Miller urges taxpayers in Anaconda to call at the post office and collect their assessment notices that have been mailed but not claimed. He stresses the importance of retrieving them promptly for timely action.
Anaconda gun club members held a shoot at the club grounds east of town with fairly good scores. The majority plan to compete in the state tournament at Butte later this week and are confident Anaconda marksmen will win their share of prizes.
Prominent Dunne and Kyley all star company brings A Rag Baby to the Margaret on Thursday May 11 with 40 performers including Mathews Baker Mary Muarble Walter Jones Norma Whalley and J W Dunne. Ward and Vokes director FE PD Stair secures Chicago ladies quartet for The Floor Walkers while a silk ribbon sale and made to measure suiting offer entice shoppers nearby.
A Mafeking siege edition of the Mafeking Mail arrives in London after a 230 mile journey. The issue notes banks open Sunday for deposits and discusses legal tender limits for new bank notes balancing a silver shortfall. Authorities cited include Colonel Baden-Powell.
Mafeking on January 23 1900 publishes notices on new small denomination paper currency redeemable after the siege and warns penalties for non acceptance or improper handling. It lists meat ration and milk supply updates for the sick wounded women and children with official notices and the publisher Townsend Son editor G N H Whales.
M. J. PitzPatrick of Anaconda Montana markets Bankers Life Insurance Co. as the safest and most economical option under the Equity Economy and Security banner. The agency advertises Life Insurance tests in terms of contract equity management and payment security.
Snow fell in Bonner while residents chase daily woes from grip illness to church meetings and social gatherings. Odds and ends include a drunken disorderly sentence, horse and sheep movements, hail damage, mill repairs, and city hall leaks after heavy showers.
One of the most elegantly appointed hotels in the United States provides elevators electric bells fire alarms running water baths steam heat open fireplaces and modern conveniences. Rooms en suite and single with first class cuisine and service. Rates from 3.50 dollars per day upward depending on room size.
The Deer Lodge County Commissioners call a special session for May 15 and 16 1900 at Anaconda to examine road bonds cancel warrants pay poor bills award retaining wall and sidewalk contracts consider a poor farm procure the new courthouse and address courthouse matters. A. M. Walker T. Davidson James M. Geary presiding officials and M. Martin county clerk seal witness.
Special administrator of the estate of Thomas Ford deceased in Deer Lodge county Montana publishes a creditor notice under the Third Judicial District seeking all claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be presented at the administrator’s office 24 Main Street Anaconda Montana the county seat for dealing with estate business. May 7 1900. H R Whitehill attorney for administrator.
Notice is given by the executor of the estate of Sarah E F Thurston deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication at 112 North Main street Anaconda Montana. The estate business is in Deer Lodge County Montana. The notice is dated April 6, 190.
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