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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
7
The Standard announces advertising rates available on request. The Principal Branch Office is located at 2 Fast Broadway, Butte with telephone number 422 for inquiries and submissions.
The optician in charge is highly qualified to treat defective vision without surgery. The shop keeps uncut lenses in stock and has grinding and drilling machines. Orders are filled without delay and there is special care in frame fitting. All examinations are free.
Local notes report rent pianos from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co. visits by Howard Thoman, J. Toole, Mrs. W Raymond, A H Wiseman, Col Tom McTague, and others. X ray exams offered. dentist G A Chevigny moved to Clark building. Northern Pacific adds electric sleeper to North Coast Limited. David Prout dies. county to hire stock inspector. street railway franchise discussed.
Erwin Schott, a 14 year old boy, died at his home on East Park Street after a week of illness. His mother Mrs Sophia Schott and sister Mrs O M Bowen found him unresponsive as dawn approached. Doctors could not help. coroner notified. The boy’s father died in a mine accident years ago.
Coroner investigates mysterious death of James Grindrod president of the Molders' union after he drank at Fitzmaurice’s saloon. Professor Traphagen in Bozeman analyzes stomach liver and kidneys for poison with autopsy already performed at Tachell undertaking rooms.
Lord Pauncefote remains about the same in Washington health reports. He suffered some from the heat today but overall his condition is described as fairly satisfactory.
The Little Business Council of Walkerville plans a light night event to boost local shops. Organizers invite residents to stroll Main Street, enjoy window displays, and support small businesses through evening promos.
Alderman Hamilton is fetched from a minstrel show to supply quorum at Walker ville council. The session approved bills and bonds for city officials including Marsland, Dennison, O'Donnell, and Duffy, and addressed alley rubbish nuisance before adjourning as Hamilton invited all to view the minstrel performance.
Report states Stovik's death resulted from his own carelessness, with investigators noting lack of precaution and unsafe actions at the scene.
A Centerville coroner's jury ruled Frank Stovik's death beside a moving Butte Coal/Butte Anaconda freight train an accident caused by the boy's own loss of grip. The railroad and crew were exonerated. Only two of 11 witnesses saw him fall between the cars.
The Centerville Minstrels drew a full Walkerville crowd at Odd Fellows hall under Silver Bowledge No 11 A A W. Acted pieces and songs drew loud applause with stars like Mat Duff and Miss Charlotte McDermott Encore after encore. Duffy McGlynn duo presented Waiting for the Devil and Rock Rock Rock while Frances Dillon led the orchestra to strong backing.
A group of local business leaders met to review ongoing labor disputes and decided not to intervene in the labor troubles. The session focused on stability and avoiding public clashes while seeking resolution through existing channels.
The Butte Business Men's association held a largely unproductive meeting as members debated how to aid in settling the teamsters strike and lumber yard shutdowns. President Richards noted possible outside help, but no concrete plan emerged. J T O'Brien was named secretary amidst progress toward the mining congress and growing national interest.
Basin and return 1.50 and 1.00 Boulder and return 1.90 Alhambra and return 2.50 Good going Saturday Sunday and returning Monday details at 41 North Main street and depot Tickets available at the ticket office and depot.
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