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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
11
A processional funeral in Butte draws crowds as a local musician is remembered. The event features a public pageant through downtown streets with family, friends, and community members paying tribute. Police assist with crowd control and traffic guidance during the extended procession.
A large Butte funeral for Harry N. Thomas vice president of the Butte Musicians union drew all city bands in a six man line led by Samuel Treloar. The procession moved along Main street to Mt. Moriah cemetery with services at the home 5 North Gaylord and at the grave conducted by Rev John Hosking. Pallbearers included union and lodge members Ed Weber Stephen A D Fordyce Matthew Ward A Brunney W C Cornell and Sol Levy.
The Jewish New Year was observed as stores closed and no business occurred. Services were led by Rabbi Chamaceiro with both orthodox and reform communities taking part. The reform celebration ended at sundown yesterday while orthodox continue through this evening.
Gordon Malloy, a long time top carman at the Gagnon mine, fell from a moving car on a steep dump yesterday afternoon. He slid about 30 feet to the bottom, suffered only bruises, and was taken to Murray and Freund's hospital for examination. Internal injuries could not be ruled out yet.
Postmaster Irvin reports fourth quarter revenues for the post office ending Sept 30 with $21 951 79 for the quarter ending Dec 31 $20 086 60 for the quarter ending March 31 $20 173 01 for the quarter ending June 30 and $20 440 44 for the quarter ending Sept 30 The year total is $82 651 84 The prior year ending Sept 20 1899 was $55 850 91 showing a gain of $26 800 93 and a year over year increase of about 9 percent over last year and 48 percent over four years ago.
A list of round trip prices from Butte to several destinations including Whitehall Lime Spur Twin Bridges Sheridan Alder Pony Bonita Deer Lodge and others with notes on weekend validity and return allowances. Some routes show Sunday morning validity and return same day options.
The regular monthly meeting of the Associated Charities was postponed due to insufficient attendance. Several members were away for New Year services or out of town, leaving only two or three present to defer discussed matters until next month.
The Associated Charities postpones its September meeting due to no quorum. When it convenes early next month it will address a heavy agenda including the election of a first vice president after Mrs. L. P. Best resigned and moved to Milwaukee.
Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad announces a special round trip rate from Butte to Gregson Springs at 80 cents. Tickets are valid for travel from Saturday noon to Monday noon, allowing return from the springs to Butte.
Philipsburg Oct 1 The regular Democrats present a strong ticket for Granite County with George P. Durham for state senator Sam Arthur and O A Johnson for the legislature Finley J McDonald for sheriff Herman Kaiser for clerk and recorder James McDonel for treasurer George A Cartier for treasurer D M Durfee for county attorney Alexander Wight Albert Rupp and J D Norvis for county commissioners and Mrs Eugene Smith for county superintendent of schools The Heinze faction names a different lineup including Thomas Hynes for state senate James Schoonover for sheriff J W Duffy for county commissioner John Neu for clerk and recorder and G B Ballard for assessor John Bevan may withdraw in support of Hynes per Heinze headquarters guidance
Special Dispatch reports a quarrel between Simon Hastelick a junk dealer and Matt Black resident near Gardiner and the National park. Hastelick pursued Black through doors Black used a jackknife slashing Hastelick clothing and nearly severed his jugular before the weapon jammed. bystanders stopped the fight and order was restored.
Sim Roberts of Rosebud county was arrested at Milea City and brought to Billings on a horse theft charge from A N Cooper. He pled not guilty in Justice Fraser's court. Bond set at $4, he could not meet by late evening. Preliminary examination scheduled for Nov 1.
Bishop Theo dore N Morris of the Iowa Episcopal church issues a circular prohibiting clergy from relying on court records in divorce cases. Divorced individuals who have decrees on grounds other than infidelity cannot remarry. The church abolishes hearing testimony of infidelity when statutory grounds were not pled.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Sheriff Benner learned of Jerry Dunnigan's capture in Seattle. An officer will depart tomorrow to escort the prisoner back. Dunnigan, a colored man, is charged with attempted assault on an 11 year old colored girl in Great Falls, who fled with another colored man.
George Zeligson Jr., 21, committed suicide by jumping into Avalon bay from the wharf. He was the son of George Zeligson of Galveston Texas, formerly a wholesale grocer. He was suffering with nervous prostration.
Belfast reports the Duchess of Manchester born to Miss Helen A Zimmer man of Cincinnati, a son this morning at Tanderage castle County Armagh. Both mother and child are doing well.
J R Wharton reports from Missoula that Montana promoters believe a state fair at Columbia Gardens in Butte is feasible and needed. He says organizers are enthusiastic and ready to support, with plans to launch the Montana state fair there next year.
Evelyn Bald win arrives on the Germanic after Arctic expedition controversy. He says shortages were false and explains the clash between the ice pilot, a Norwegian, and the sailing master, a Swede, over ship command in ice fields. He notes 42 aboard, an outpost established, and cautions against mixing nationalities on future trips.
Neil Hanson and Martha Kremmer of Butte were quietly married last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. MacMillan on South Main Street. Rev. J. E. Noftsinger of the First Baptist church officiated in a small gathering. The couple will reside in Butte.
Leonard Semby a 22 year old bartender in a South street restaurant killed himself by swallowing carbolic acid then guided a spirited team along Rochester streets from midnight to dawn. Officer Heintz stopped the run as the carriage neared the morgue and secured the horses. The corpse sat upright gripping the reins as pedestrians watched in horror.
Two Toledo nurses Miss Annaaeus and Miss Ella May grabbed Burton V. Otten by the feet as he leaped from a sixth floor window of a Toledo hospital during a delirium tremens episode. The patient dangled 108 feet above the pavement until bystanders and a rescue crowd pulled him back inside.
Tara L. Whitney, clerk of the school board, completes the district census showing 1447 total children, 1023 aged 6 to 21, up 136 from last year. City population rise about 575 reflects broader district growth, with a 1i percent gain in youth and 44 percent in all ages.
Frank Pettigrew, a Billings messenger for Adams Express on the Burlington route, received notice he will be promoted to route agent or traveling auditor when he returns to Lincoln tomorrow.
Fire found on the roof of the Stone and Long office building at 10 30 this morning was soon controlled. G M Stone saved his furniture and office supplies while Dr Long lost a large stock of drugs. Dr J B Atchison had offices in another section but his library and furniture were removed before damage occurred. The building will likely be rebuilt.
Advertises extra heavy linoleums with bright patterns sold everywhere at one dollar per square yard. Notes eight patterns available for choice during limited time at Tse square yard.
Pritchard Harrison Carpet Co advertises its services from Cor Park and Main Streets in Butte Montana. The notice highlights location and business branding for local shoppers.
Announcement from Billings on October 2 announces George Harper as roadmaster for the Northern Pacific between Billings and Livingston. He succeeds E. J. Cantine, now assistant superintendent of bridges based in Butte. Harper has served as assistant in the roadmaster's office for months and will office in Billings.
Billings Oct 2 E A Eddy an employee of the Northern Pacific Express company was badly hurt today while rolling a heavy loaded truck beside a baggage car the wheel slipped trapping his hand between truck and car crushing the third joint of his right little finger and mangling the wrist Dr Armstrong treated his injuries
Henry White who had been named registry agent for North Billings informed the board of commissioners that he cannot serve because he is an alderman. W. E. Haster was appointed to replace him.
The vendor announced price increases and a rapid expansion of trade within a month, necessitating deeper market layouts, new fixtures, more staff, and greater capacity to handle larger meat quantities. Prices explain the need for this growth and improved facilities.
In the district court of Montana United States National Bankrupt A H Neal was adjudged bankrupt on September 30 1902. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the court of bankruptcy on October 4 1902 at 2 oclock p m. Creditors may appear prove claims elect a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact business. Thompson Campbell Referee in Bankruptcy dated October 2 1902.
Word from Laurel reports rancher Thomas McCormick who was thrown and dragged yesterday is not badly hurt and is expected to recover.
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