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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
12
John Waters appears before Justice Nelson for a preliminary hearing on an assault charge. Proceedings cover probable cause and next steps in the Hastings court.
Prosecution details a pay day brawl ending in John Waters drawing a knife and stabbing Charles Murphy in the breast above the heart during a dispute at Tickell Spargo's Saloon. Murphy testified of the wound and the confrontation as the hearing paused for a continuance to Saturday afternoon.
A large stock of Kemmer er Rock Springs Rocky Fork and Gebo coal is on hand with prompt delivery for any quantity. The firm Citizens Coal Company at No 4 East Broadway advertises lowest prices and easy terms on Hesperus addition lots by Passmore & Co. A new plat shows 20 foot lots.
The Milwaukee Montana Mining Company of Sand Creek Montana under Lynn J Browning completed a new 15 stamp mill and a 12 vanner concentrator plant. The plant uses electricity and exhaust steam and serves their Chill mine claims. A banquet followed startup with notable guests from Butte Pony and Sand Creek.
An assortment of local ads lists medical and service offerings including Dr. Dodd eye specialist at 48 West Park upstairs with free examination. New undertakings by James Tacheil near completion and a large stock with guaranteed fin est carriages. Various shops promote fabric and sewing machine services, home additions, suits, and an oyster cocktail at 806 Utah Avenue.
Portland champions of the Pacific Northwest league may visit Butte for a base ball exhibition as Montana weather favors outdoor play. Local Butte players and former Montana league figures from the Helenas Ana condas and Buttes could form a team to challenge the Portland lineup in a weekend match.
The Butte Woman's club reversed a previous decision to buy a lot at Washington and Galena for 4500 dollars and build a clubhouse. The option expired, and the group voted to incorporate as a social body without capital. They plan to reconsider buying property later within their means and proceed with incorporation.
Frank Johnson, a colored man, was shot at the South Arizona street colored club Tuesday night during a dispute over a 70 cent stake. Holmes, the club proprietor’s brother, admitted the shooting claiming Johnson attacked with a knife, while Johnson and witnesses deny any knife was shown. Johnson’s condition is stable at St Paul’s hospital as legal proceedings begin with bartender Charles Alexander as the only eyewitness held for hearing.
In Walkerville Judge O Connor hears a 4 year old girl plead guilty to assault in the third degree after a rock strike on a 12 year old. The defense claims the plaintiff struck first. The court fines the child $16, later remitted with costs. A Baxter found guilty of practicing medicine without a license and fined $100 with costs. An appeal noted. A complaint against Barney Judge for vagrancy filed by Lee Davenport.
Silver Bow Lodge No. 246 selects committees to organize the grand lodge gathering to be held in Salt Lake City on August 12 13 and 14 of next year. The lineup covers arrangements finance transportation entertainment press and related duties with officers and members named for each group. The notice also mentions lodging rates at Dan Tewey s Southern with dollar and a quarter to a dollar and a half per day depending on room.
Anna Bouck files for divorce from John M Bouck alleging cruel treatment and threats to kill. She cites a 1891 marriage in Butte, two children with one in a state asylum, and requests custody alimony and counsel fees plus a restraining order. She also seeks to resume her maiden name Anna Nyland.
The B. A. & P. Ry. offers a 7:15 p.m. departure from Butte to Anaconda for Wade Flynn fight attendance. Return from Anaconda will occur shortly after the bout. Round trip fare is one dollar.
Mrs Edward WU Dorsey of this city received word from Douglass Island Alaska that her husband was killed in a blast at the Treadwell mine. Several other miners perished at the same time. Dorsey had worked as a miner in Butte for years.
Nine cases of scarlet fever in Walkerville are mild with up to four cases in a single family. All patients are quarantined and officials expect the outbreak to end soon. Turkey dinner at the Auditorium tonight. Also notes on stock trades at Butte Hotel and real estate offers at Passmore Co. on West Granite Street.
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