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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
9
Winter nears as young society gather for a grand promenade at the gardens tonight with a popular cadence. The event highlights a long summer, favored musicians, and plans for next season's entertainment. Flowers, crowds, and hospitality mark the gathering, with plans to reengage performers and staff for the following year.
The funeral of Bryan Tew George W Irvin who died Wednesday morning was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence 227 North Idaho street. The funeral was private with relatives and intimate friends present. Friends called up to 2 o'clock to pay last respects. Miss Irvin had many friends and mourners. The parlor held a florals collection from Utah Nevada Montana towns and cities. Flowers included Gates Ajar and other generous designs. D G Browstall Mrs Frank Collins of Anaconda Mrs Mitchell Warm Springs Tony Devin and other out-of-town relatives attended. Rev Ledford the Episcopal church read the service with resident pastor Mr Slack absent. The hymn selections were Miss Irvin's favorites and the body rested amid flowers.
The Odd Fellows excursion sails from Butte next Sunday with trains to Broadwater hotel Helena. Round trip fare is 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children 12 and under. West Merrimang General Agent Chaley Cream adjoins the note.
The McKinley area near West Park Street will connect to the main sewer and water lines this week. Sewer work was completed yesterday and water connections expected today as the heating plant operates and interior finishing continues ahead of next Monday's opening. Weather and local events outlines briefly note no excursion from Bowman and Missoula next Sunday, a tentative but evolving public garden scene, and routine community updates on schools, sports, and local preparations.
The county supervisor filed the August report showing total cost to taxpayers at 7014.30 for road maintenance and new avenues. Expenditures include 687.80 for supplies and 3926.50 for labor.
F. A. P. callway announces round trip fares to Gregson Springs from Anaconda and Butte each Saturday starting May 23 and continuing weekly. Anaconda to Gregson and return 50 cents. Butte to Gregson and return 80 cents. Tickets valid on all trains from noon Saturdays to noon Mondays.
A unusual scene unfolds as millions of flies vanish from the area. Reports describe sticky paper traps and frantic citizens, with fears of a mysterious cause affecting households and markets. Authorities note strange conditions, while consumers report a spike in housefly control products.
An injunction will be applied for today as the Miner team and supporters contest the awarded prize cup. The dispute centers on alleged irregular handling by officials and a claim the winning side received improper advantage. The matter involves coordinating press coverage and a court action to compel recognition of the miners’ entitlement.
Eric Haudala, described with unstable behavior, is confined in the county jail awaiting a insanity commission. A woman’s trial over Haudala’s alleged theft is scheduled for the 36th before Judge Mc Glellan, though the case may be vacated if the defendant cannot be convicted. An earlier request to assume trustee duties showed signs of mental breakdown.
Round trip Basin or Boulder trips offered by Great Southern Railway with weekend departures on Saturday or Sunday and return Monday. Portions reference ticketing, meals, and weather notes though the text is fragmented. Named entities appear as railway and travel terms with unclear missing details.
A party of newspaper men from Washington D C and other centers arrived in Olen to attend the National Irrigation Congress. They plan to spend Saturday and meet with officials and local associations to arrange for access to unions and organize a meeting with voters.
The case filed in Higtylet court by Farmle te Bmith as administratrix of Adkins A. Smith seeks a full accounting of the Jerry Creek Flame Company. It alleges mismanagement by Henry Williams and others, improper stock transfers, extensive company losses and personal use of corporate assets, and requests sale of the company property and distribution of proceeds. The plaintiffs claim Williams controlled most shares, caused large transfers, and that the Williams estate is implicated by substantial indebtedness.
The case against Den nie Paige, charged with stealing money from Myra, proceeds after a preliminary examination before Justice Doran. The defense argues lack of direct link and noncorroborated witness statements, detailing that the missing funds vanished while Paige was present but denying ownership of the money. Local officer Sergeant Will McGrath later recovered the money. Paige testifies about limited funds and missing larger sums borrowed by others. The defense questions the witnesses and asserts insufficient evidence to connect Paige to the theft.
A bank robbery near Downs Washington last night failed after the robbers blew open a door but an explosion betrayed their plan. The safe was believed to hold about $5000, yet the blast damaged the entry and trapped the burglars, who fled empty handed.
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