The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-05
GREAT, FALLS GOSSIP.

GREAT FALLS, April Am autopsy was
held this morning on the remains of James
Morgan, the man who was shot by Harry
Grove on St. Patrick's day. Drs. Welt
man. Ladd and Sweat appeared for the
state. and Drs. Gordon, Ferguson and
Brady for the defense. A general autopsy
was held, an examination of all organs
being made, and n was found that the
primary cause of death was q gun shot
wound in the ninth dorsal vertebra. I'm
dertaker McBratney has received instruc-
tons to hold Morgan's body until his rela-
tives arrive from Ottawa, Canada.
The Episcopal church Is making elab-
crate preparations for services on Palm
Sunday, April z. The church will be
adorned with palm branches and they will
be distributed to worshippers at the close
Of the evening prayer.
An effort will be made at the school
election Saturday to secure the election of
Col. ]. II. Rice. Mrs. Bessie Ford Marion
and Rev. j.. ID. neid as trustees. Other
candidates have been heretofore men,
toned in these columns. II is noticeable
that citizens are advocating tickets on
each of which appear representatives Of
heretofore conflicting factions, and IL the
efforts for harmony are earnest brighter
era is in prospect for the schools, both ed
ucationally and financially.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan NJ. ellis rejoice
at the birth of a 10-pound boy.
Donald Grant of Fairbault, Mimi, who
was mentioned in dispatches to yester-
days STANDARD ms one of the concession
aires to whom valuable land in Venezuela
has been granted, is we'll known in Great
Falls. He built the st. Paul, Minneapolis
q Manitoba railroad (now the Great
Northern) into Great Falls, breaking the
record for rapid construction, and holds n
warm corner in the hearts of those resi-
dents of Great Falls who were here eight
years ago, on account of his Illustration OF
the Northern Pacific scheme to prevent,
with the aid of prominent citizens Of Hell
ena, the completion Of the road.
Ex-Sheriff Joseph Hamilton and Police
man Hamilton have received the news OF
the death of their mother in Emporia.
Kas. No notice had been received of her
illness and the news was n severe shock
to her sons.
Cataract Lodge No. IS X. of p, met to-
night at its new hall, Elks' hall, in the
Chowen block.
Joe Howson and NJ. Phillip have
decided to Frank Coombs the west half of
lot 13, block 366, on which is situated the
building known as the "White house,"
consideration, LOO.
Judge w. II. Race, president of the re-
publican city convention, has appointed
the following city central committee:
John A. Largent. chairman; A. b. Hunt,
III. II. Chandler, L. A. Curtis, Ed Falk, j.
ID. Taylor, ID. H. Young, r. E. Hammond,
II. c. Skippkey, James Barnard. M. L.
Bridgeman, Alex Sires, Gust. Lund.
The following are the polling places
designated for the city election: First
ward. Axtell stables; Second ward, oppo-
site Charles Geies & Co.'S; Third ward,
International hotel block; Fourth ward,
Realty hall.
The school election will DO held Satur-
day at the old frame school house, Third
avenue south and Fifth street.
Sunday morning Rev. John Dumont
Reid of the First Lutheran church will
preach at Elks' hall, from a religious
standpoint, on municipal affairs in gen.
eral and city politics in particular.
Officer Curry is happy on account of
the arrival of little girl at his home.
In the police court this morning Gertie
Simpson, who became involved in n per-
sonal encounter with a footlight fairy at
one of the variety theaters last night,
paid fine of S. and costs of $3.50.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. L. Burg
hardt, a girl baby.
County Treasurer Dickerman has re-
turned from few days visit to Neihart.
Mrs. Burrel, mother OF the superintend-
ent of the Sand Coulee Coat comany, is
very low and gradually sinking. She is n
years old, and her injuries were so severe
that attending physicians have no hope
for her.
Jerry Thornton. an aged negro, COM
monty known as Lame jerry" died this
morning at the poor house after an illness
of only "a hours. He was an old timer in
Great Falls and familiar figure upon
the streets. Acquaintances raised a purse
to insure decent burial, and the funeral
will be held from McBratney's at
o'clock p. m. tomorrow.
Adeal is on foot tonight by which GER
tain influence will be given to John Il.
Earll, who is DESTROYS of reelection as
school trustee. Earll has been censured
by the Trades and Labor council, which
supported him a year ago, and IL Is i'm
possible for him to be reelected.
j. b. Ferguson, charged with insanity.
was to-day discharged from custody. the
commissioners considering him harmless.
The fact that Hoods Sarsapariila once
fairly tried, becomes the favorite spring
medicine, speaks volumes for ITS excel
lence and merit.
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