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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
14
Saturday report notes the final day of the Orton brothers closing out sale offering wholesale piano prices. Local shoppers flocked to the storefront, with bargains highlighted on upright and grand models.
End of the largest piano sale in the city as we near closing. The store offers deep cuts on Haines Bros and other brands with prices from 140 to 729 and easy terms including 25 cash and 10 month, or 15 cash and 1 month. Sale ends Saturday at 219 North Main Street.
Judge McClernan discharged the jury panel citing political agitation and taxpayer concerns in Silver Bow county. Beyond courthouse items, Charles Eles vs Davenport moved to advisory stage. Lennox and Martin observed proceedings. Ethel Fordyce case noted amid ongoing public notices.
William H Berry of this city received a request from Mrs Mary Yeorge of Bayard Iowa asking for news of her brother Frank MeClarren. He left for the West after years not heard from since. Last known in Lovelock Nevada and in 1884 at Winnemucca. Mrs Vegge hears he moved to Butte in 1884 invested in mining stock and died in 1886. She seeks authoritative word on his death or current location.
From Sept. 30 to Oct 4 the Northern Pacific Railway sells round trip tickets to Missoula for 3.75 dollars. W H Merriman, General Agent, corner Park and Main, Butte. Tony's Cafe, formerly The Butte, advertises private dining rooms and popular prices. Citizens' Coal Co lists coal and wood products at No 4 East Broadway. Phone 538.
Ethel Wilson, not yet 17, is accused of leading a dissolute life and associating with low women. Her mother Mrs. A. D. Fordyce of 102 South Arizona street asks she be brought back to the city and placed in a home for women. A vagrancy complaint was filed at the county attorney's office with Justice Turner.
John Harris as receiver filed his August report detailing ore from the Snohomish and Tramway mines. The month yielded 558 tons from Snohomish at 22 per ton copper and silver, 88 tons from Tramway at 25.89 per ton, with nearly $10,000 gross and expenses plus Heinze royalty totaling about $9,161. End-bank balance shown as $221,207.55 after payments.
Special Correspondence reports a burying of a six month old child from Whooping cough, upcoming feature at a meal ball, and arrivals from San Francisco. It notes Pony's school census rising about 25 percent with 208 money receivers and four teachers, plus bank building progress and staff changes at the Sentinel.
In Elwood Indiana a group of about 20 young tinplate workers attacked the Thatcher home after a welcome home party turning violent. Beer kegs bricks and boards were hurled, revolvers fired, and the front door was broken. Ringleaders including Owen Davis were arrested and warrants issued for additional arrests.
Martin Burke sustains injuries after contact with a live electrical wire. He receives a compensation claim valued at fifty thousand dollars. Emergency crews respond to the scene and transport him for medical treatment.
Martin Burke sues the Butte Light and Power company for 50,000 alleging dangerous electrical wiring on a trestle caused severe injuries. He claims the company knew of the hazard and acted with criminal disregard, seeking general and punitive damages.
In the early hours Hobbers Charley Sing, a Chinaman, caused a disturbance and was restrained by Officers Leyden and James Sullivan. Joseph King was arrested and jailed on a highway robbery charge while Sing reportedly gambled at a saloon on Beag Park Street, winning about $3 from a store machine.
A man in a prominent eastern city suffers chronic stomach trouble and kidney and heart issues from poor digestion. After consulting multiple doctors and attempting lifestyle changes, he credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with restoring appetite and health, noting ingredients and broad sales in the US Canada and Great Britain.
In Greensville county Virginia the bodies of R Banister Mitchell 27 and Mabel Lee 21 were found shot dead beside a carriage robe near Callaville. The coroner's autopsy found Mabel slain by a pistol shot and Mitchell dead by suicide. A purse of cash and keepsakes were found. motive remains a mystery with theories of elopement or mutual pact.
William F Spangler of Hagerstown returns home from Grafton after three months missing with no memory of his actions. He is weak and exposed, having shown only fragments of recall and recently regained awareness at the New arrival scene. He is married with two children and had sought treatment for head pain from rheumatism prior to his disappearance.
Ellen Reed was found in the gutter drenched and malnourished. At the 9th District station a matron fashioned a suit from two coffee bags with holes for head arms and legs. Magistrate O'Brien ordered her sent home for proper clothing.
Grace Kimmell an 18 year old girl stood in Military Park Indianapolis with several girl friends this evening when a incident occurred in the area and details are reported.
Gov Durbin plans to confer with the attorney general after reports of whitecappings in Brown and Monroe counties. Edna Colson and Lizzie Bush were whipped and left in serious condition. The attorney general advised victims to shoot to kill, recounting past incidents and noting Perry county’s historic response.
World Messenger company notes messenger service with a ticket offer from October 6 to 7 and 89 for round trip travel to Billings at $9.55, return by October 11. W H Merriman, general agent, corner Park and Main Streets.
An advertisement extols Cuticura remedies including S04p soap ointment and resolvent pills for curing skin diseases scalp and blood humours. It claims millions of users among women mothers and infants praising cleansing purifying beautifying and soothing effects for skin salp hair and hands with toilet bath and nursery uses.
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