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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1903
Page
9
A fragmented ad promotes cabbage salad, potato salad, baked beans, and strictly fresh eggs from Latey Bros in Butte. It urges home purchases of preserved beans and urges readers to place orders and deliver.
Report of the county treasurer presents a brief financial update referencing BAB, TRAN OH 15,000 and a line item ed M8 5 s7.04 with unclear context. The fragment notes an itemized sum and code-like references without full details of accounts or dates.
The Daly Bank and Trust Company lodges objections in district court to the annual report of Denis C. Courtney as executor of Thomas F. Courtney’s estate. They allege falsified inventories and accounts, embezzlement, and misreporting of mineral lease interests, seeking removal of the executor and disallowance of his administration. The case centers on alleged insolvency, unpaid creditor claims, and misrepresentation of mining assets tied to Helena resident Thomas F. Courtney, who died March 4, 1901 while serving as a Silver Bow County legislator.
August reports detail city finances including public improvements licenses taxes and totals. Impounded animals show 184 dogs seven cows and four horses with various redemptions and losses. Crematory data note 161 dogs 1 426 loads of day garbage and 150 loads of night garbage with expenses of 222.94. Employment agent notes 039 male and 240 female job applications totaling 36 percent.
Northern Panola plans Sunday trip from Alder Sheridan and Twin Bridges to Pipestone Springs leaving Alder at 8 am and returning at 7 pm. One fare from all Ruby Valley points, children over and under 12 half fare. Also notes on fares from Roundup Basin Boulder Alhambra and 4 Nath Mata street with various dates and agents Merriman and Ta.
Inter State Fate at timemen and Hacer sion Rates show Northern Pacific pricing from Miles City to Missouri. The document notes round trips with specific mileage ranges and promotional dates including Sept 1 and Sept 5. General Agent Merriman signs as issuing authority.
The bulletin records female job figures and porters in hotels, with male positions in various sectors. It cites August arrests totaling 167 females and 148 males, gambling house bonds forfeited at 1200, slot machine bonds at 71, and 35 burial permits. Contagious disease cases include scarlet fever, diphtheria, measles, smallpox, and typhoid, plus 47 births and 4 deaths at the city jail. The mortuary roll lists deaths by pneumonia, heart disease, tuberculosis, cholera infantum, and numerous other causes.
Two city milk and cream suppliers face misdemeanor charges after county attorney actions. Crescent creamery proprietor Seph P. Eley stands accused of adulterating cream with formaldehyde, a preservative, while dairy operator James C. Connelly is charged with diluting milk. Dr. Jed D. Freund, milk and meat inspector, filed the complaints. warrants were issued by Justices O’Conner and Colgan. Each offense carries a fine and jail terms, with penalties used to fund enforcement.
Mrs R Ti Grant wife of a mining man and former Butte resident died in Salt Lake City after a brief heart illness. She was born in Hindgewort Conti years ago and came to Butte as a girl. She leaves two children a 12 year old girl and a 19 year old son. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Round trip excursion offer from Butte to Oregon Short Line territory, valid for return within one year from purchase with stopovers allowed. Travel includes a chance to visit the Snake River valley and Idaho agricultural areas. Rates and tickets available at the Short Line city ticket office, 195 North Main Street, Butte, Mont. O Wilson, General Agent.
The Anaconda Mining Company seeks $19,000 in judgment for ore allegedly taken from the Tian mine by Jack Hoy and others. The company posted a $20,000 bond as the suit advances, while Rudolph M. Friend and Mathg Thomas face a separate $176.05 fraud claim against Western Plumbing for work at the Cash lodging house on West Galena Street. Goudie and wife sue to restrain sheriff sale of two lots in River Bow Park addition after a prior judgment. Goudie, a declared bankrupt, argues lack of notice and defense readiness, claiming his wife would have contested the case if served.
Exenaton Saltake and Ogden Sepi announce a Utah excursion from Butte via Oregon Short Line with limited return options. Special attraction is the national irrigation congress at Ogden Sepi with Berths reserved. Oregon Short Line ticket office, 105 North Main, Butte. H C Wilson, General Agent. Also B A&P Railway announces Saturday round trips from Anaconda to Gregson Springs with limited tickets and weekend validity.
Virginia City reports six candidates earned teaching certificates after a regular examination led by County Superintendent Miss Grave Baker. Recipients include Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Bogue Laurin Altha Jeffers Madison Valley Hilda Barter Red Bluff Nellie Griffiths Waterloo and Sd Wells South Boulder. Also noted are editor Joseph Smith Jr and Sheriff CC Ht aide Harry Mill and former Treasurer Charles JH Bufford with his sons Walter and Luther. The note adds a hunting trip planned for the Dufft Jake region of the Upper Madison.
A Tucson report says Fernando Valenzuela, a reputed border bandit from Santa Cruz Sonora, was executed by Mexican rurales after a week of pursuit. He had allegedly murdered Witches Roches, a trader, and possibly others along the border. Local soldiers ordered a swift end, leaving Valenzuela mortally wounded near Nogales.
In Otsego Michigan on a September day, Ivan Swan, troubled by crows in a corn patch, fired his shotgun at moving plants. The blast struck his daughter, killing her. He is distraught and grief dominates the scene. Local business listings note piano tunings and repairs at 219 North Main Street.
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