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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
3
Michael Flaherty sues the Butte Anaconda Pacific Railway in district court for 20,000 dollars for the loss of his left arm and 2,500 for pain after a railroad platform accident at Durant. He alleges the train moved abruptly after a passenger said goodbye, struck him, and dragged him under the car.
A court report details multiple financial disputes involving Lee W. Foster, John Noyes, and others over loans, notes, and alleged mistaken payments. It describes a jury verdict for Shadley, subsequent suits to recover funds, and a probate matter valuing Alice Chevrier’s estate at about $2,000. Several cases, including a motion on a contingency and a jury waiver, are noted in Judge Bourquin’s district court.
Reverend Oscar Wielt was interred at Slanish Lutheran Church in Alleengon amid a large crowd. German Lutheran pastor Rev Blydtoll and Rev M. WN. Yall led the service with a strong sermon, as the congregation filled the church and the procession to the cemetery extended long. Wreaths came from the German Lutheran church and the deceased clergyman’s family, with tributes from close friends, including John oH Wright and A F Maenba among others.
Nothing new developed in the Smith inquest as Mrs J G Smith died of laudanum poisoning. Neighbors testified she habitually used laudanum to cope with pain, and the jury ruled death resulted from an overdose of laudanum with suicidal intent. The couple reportedly lived happily but the wife often expressed desire for rest beyond life. Funeral plans were made in Idaho with relatives to attend in Bullendale.
Mrs. Mangle Whalen faced a defenee charge in Tus Tee Dah Craig's court yesterday afternoon. The charge was dismissed but the judge noted peace disturbances in Dublin guide and required bonds of six dollars from the complainant and each defendant and their husbands to maintain calm, a measure approved by all.
The notice lists travel options from Chicago to Oregon and back with multiple return dates May 29 and September 15. It mentions routings via St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, Salt Lake, and Denver on the Overland and Pacific Line options. Sleeping car reservations are not available north. tickets available at the Shore Line city ticket office 105 North Baltimore Street, Bulle, Montana.
Round trip excursion fares listed for June 1 and September 1 with special rates of 49.50 for a ticket window June 26 to July 3. Stopovers through Rose-embowered Late Lak City, then via the Los Angeles Limited to Los Angeles and Southern California. Information available from agent. Also Bullenerie No. 11 meeting May 40 at 9 a.m. to participate in Memorial Day exercises. President A B Cohen and Secretary J Muller call members to attend.
Avie Sehqltz wins. Shively awarded 31,00 with no interest from George EB and De Sucil over stock in Batie ArizonaCo. Case completed Saturday in Judge Medernai’s court. jury verdict for 11,068. Judge McClernan grants divorce to Antue Schaltz from John Schultz after service issue. other cases set or vacated. court adjourned for holiday.
A young Butte resident claims a nine year study proves Magnolls cigars surpass all rivals in flavor and smoke. He notes personal effort and long-held belief in the product.
Following a teachers excursion to the East via the Creton Short line, a list names Emma Johnson Nellie Baker Emma Zahellet Paul Hendricks J S Have J S Hams mong Mrs J S Hammond PF R Al ton Mrs Thompson Campbell J R Knight Ethel Moore D E Anderson Mrs J R Duncan Carrie Casselman Mr and Mrs Charles Foley W R McKenzie and wife Jennie L Mélson Gray Ben Wolfman W A McHel tom traveled.
The board sides with the committee to buy land from Brtir Tand and In- Mestingat Co for an industrial school site at 890 cost. Architect O'Brien to prepare plans for a new building, while Superintendent Young is reappointed. Context covers curriculum changes, a physics lab manual, and options for teachers and school management.
China and bric-a-brac rich with cut glass and Royal Vienna pieces offered by the department. Exquisite candlesticks, plates, sets, cups, and vases available singly or in sets, with themes in blue and gold. Electric novelties, lamps, and mantel pieces also shown with prices from 1.50 to 100.
A young man named Dominick Kinalde was arrested in Walkerville by Deputies Kirby and McKenna on a charge of insanity and taken to county jail. His actions on the street frightened bystanders, and the sheriff’s office issued a notification. He is the fourth person arrested in three days for the same offense, with one committed and others awaiting examination.
A Montana water rights hearing in Chouteau County was postponed as rain dampened the proceedings. C B Toole v Wagner in Street Grass Allis stalled after objections and amendments while Judge Tattan awaits other jury work. Attorneys planned a vacation, leaving the case to resume once court time permits.
Two members of the state board of education G. Paul of Dillon and State Superintendent H. Warnon are in Bozeman inspecting the state agricultural college. A special committee, appointed in December, is shown the workings of the college. Dutts Academy of Dancing at 119 West Park Street will present a marine recital this afternoon from 2 20 to 3 40 with a matinee and evening show.
A special dispatch reports a unique musical piece titled Tooth presented last evening by a company of barn talent. The event drew a small audience and showcased local performers in a cohesive, quirky program.
Messie coached amateur actors and actresses including PBrawr and Seleiy of Boaver. More than six principals and chorus members performed, with the entertainment praised as the best amateur theatrical effort in Billings to date.
Special Dispatch reports near Branford Twin Bridges that seven standard bred stallions from Larabie horse ranch in the upper Ruby valley were drowned when a bridge over the Ruby river collapsed. The herd crossed the bridge, the underpinning failed, water dammed, six drowned and one survived with a broken leg that had to be shot.
A major sheep property transaction near Winona involves the Benton Sheep Company, bought by Charles and Duer of Stockmen's National Bank from the estate of S W Hamillton. The deal, reportedly around 13 000, includes 8 000 deeded acres and large leaseholds, with a wool clip near 200 000 pounds annually. The shipment also notes a Great Northern ticket office receiving a bulk lot of playing cards at 15 cents per pack for promotional use.
Idvingatan May 29 report notes Memorial day will be observed under the Warragut Post No 7 G A T. A procession formed principally of veterans of the division will march.
Paris May 23. All legal formalities in the Castellane divorce are completed and service of the divorce writ is expected shortly. Count Hank thenly remains to set a hearing date, likely within days, as the countess returns to Paris from London.
At a preliminary examination before Justice Davis, Howard Nethkin, a Livingston contractor, was bound over to the district court on forgery charges after an arrest a few days ago in Butte. Bond set at 1600 dollars.
A.Jenhings of the city schools will leave this week for Chicago to attend the Chicago university during the summer season to make a special study of new progress in his profession before returning to his labors next year as warden of the schools.
Pleas are on foot for a joint picnic of Bozeman fraternal organizations during the summer. A representative has been appointed from each organization in Bozeman to plan the event, with details to follow.
All members of Bartenders Protective Union No 202 are notified that the eight hour workday goes into effect on June 1. For further information attend the next meeting of your union. Hubert Sanders. P J Miller President Secretary.
We express sincere thanks to the many friends for their sympathy and kindness shown during our late bereavement especially the Ladies of the Blaccabdess CHARLES H ROGERS Mr and Mrs JOHN CUMMINGS
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