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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
4
A note reports an attempted robbery at a saloon in Anaconda near Durban. A group or individual aimed to take money but fled without confirming a theft. No injuries are mentioned and authorities are investigating.
Ex convict Frank Durban thought to be Ed Coffey, once sent from Anaconda to Deer Lodge for a robbery in Great Falls. Durban Coffey allegedly robbed a woman in Great Falls V street district five years ago. Cochran captured him and he served about four years of a six year Deer Lodge sentence before release last June. Authorities say Durban returned to Anaconda and faced police scrutiny after release.
W B Peebles of Vienna Ata, a leading Southern planter with over 500 plows, describes his infant daughter's chronic dysentery. After three physicians failed, one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. He calls it the most valuable remedy. Available at local drugstores in Butte and nearby towns.
A four year old boy suffered colic and cramps until a doctor used morphine injection. After giving half a teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, the child slept within half an hour and soon recovered. The testimony comes from F L Wilkins of Shell Lake Wisconsin, a bookkeeper for the Shell Lake Lumber Co. The notice lists drug stores in Anaconda and Buite where the remedy is sold.
Louis Dougal appeared before Justice of the Peace Kennedy to enter a plea to mayhem after allegedly biting off Alfred Davis eyebrow in a Birch street restaurant fight two months ago. He was arrested by Officer Barkovich in Anaconda and posted 500 bond. Trial set for today with 24 hour time to plead.
The Strollers starring Marguerita Sylva drew a strong crowd at the Margaret Theatre last night. The review praises Sylva and the male chorus while noting strong scenery and catchy numbers. It also previews the upcoming King Dodo by Pixley and Luders with Raymond Hitchcock and a large company.
Adams argues the punishment for Liydele was deserved and stands by the sentence amid pardon discussions. The ruling is challenged by supporters seeking clemency while officials weigh appeals and legal standards.
Seattle detectives dispute a pardon bid for Frank Lydell now serving five years in Walla Walla for burglary. Detective Adams recounts Lydell’s arrest for larceny from a man, escape on a technicality, and burglary after attempting to use a skeleton key. Judge Griffin recalls prior felony involvement and imposes a five year term.
The Beaverhead County Republicans held a well attended but quiet convention. Offices like clerk, recorder, county attorney, and assessor went begging while nominations were made by acclamation. The county ticket includes Sheriff Dr. F Reinhardt and others with Miss May Rich as county superintendent.
From Chicago via Pennsylvania Short Lines return limits for Oct 3 4 5 and 6. Address H. R. Dering A G P Agt 248 South Clark Street Chicago for particulars.
George F. Miller and Mrs. Lulu Slesher wed at a quiet ceremony conducted by Justice of the Peace Kennedy on Tuesday evening. Miller, longtime Anaconda resident, works at the Washoe smelter, while the bride recently lived in Butte.
John Lovell, a leading local stockman in Dillon, is charged with killing a steer owned by rancher George Emerick near Ryan's canyon. He pleaded not guilty. hearing set for Oct. 2. Lovell had been arrested weeks earlier over a sheep theft accusation by Waltz and Swears, which was settled with the complainants retracting guilt.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Havre express agent J. S. Johnson is assigned to duty at Anaconda. J. F. Matthews, express messenger, will take his place here. Johnson has served Havre for three years.
Helena docket lists eight Montana cases to be heard by the circuit court of appeals in October including Montana Mining versus St Louis company and Northern Pacific Railway against Wallace Mix. The list also shows appeals involving Central Trust against John Warren and city water works. In Rome the Vatican instructs Mer Diomede Valconer to go to Washington as papal delegate, citing the post’s vacancy.
Will Matthis white and Orlando Lester colored were hanged in Oxford for the murder of Deputy United States Marshals John and Montgomery. The crime occurred after a raid at Matthis home. accomplices Bil Jacobs George Jackson Whit Owens and Matthis's family were arrested. Owens was also found guilty and faced execution.
Lewistown reports the Republican delegation to the state convention at Great Falls left this morning in private conveyances.
Anaconda Montana invites guests to the Montana hotel on Saturday September 27. In Butte at the Finlen hotel events run Monday Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 through October 2.
Local applications cannot reach the disease so internal remedies are recommended. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and was prescribed by a leading physician. Also touts testimonials and sells Hall's Family Pills as the best.
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