Thirty Years Ago April Fools Copperopolis Town Emergence
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the 19th century push to locate a smelter on Warm Springs Creek and the rapid founding of Copperopolis later renamed Anaconda. Pioneers from Butte and nearby towns, merchants, carpenters, and bankers rushed to establish shops, a bank, hotels, and transit as the new town grew into a major industrial center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs Creek
Walter Mackay
W. M. Jack
Walter
Jack
Patel
We 'M. Duck
W. J. Hoge
Howe, Brownlee & Co
Ly & Co. Bank
Daly Bank
Prue Company
Hugh McMilllan
A. A. McMillan
D. G. Brownell
Warfield
David Cohen
Alexander Cohen
Tutte
David
Eegeery
Alec
Austheny House
Durston
Alec Cohen
Montana Union Railway
Stuart
Anaconda
George Kendall
Won & Tis
Coppemelee
Notic
Butte
Montana
Anl
Frst
Deer Lodge
Glendale
Butte wallpaper line touted by Schatzlein Paint Co
A fragment notes Schatzlein Paint Co promoting a display of wallpaper in Butte with 1504 double rolls. The item lists Monitor lodge No. 35 members and traveling brethren called to meet at Musat Butte on Wednesday, with officials Edward Prynne and Eslick referenced.
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Butte
Schatzlein Paint Co
Monitor Lodge
Brethre
Musat Butte
Edward Prynne
Eslick
Ady
Citizens' Candidate in the Eighth Ward
W L Bacon a resident of Butte born in Vermont in 1865 seeks alderman on the citizens ticket in the white ward. He claims broad city knowledge from tours and business experience since arrival, touts square dealing and awareness of ward needs, and faces strong local support.
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W. L. Bacon
Citizens
Hutte
Hacon
Vermont
Butte
Eighth Ward
Mr Bacon
Talk Of Tuolumne And Its Prospect
A stockholders summary from Tuolumne County mining notes recent development at a mine. It describes shaft work from the 1,809 to 2,608 foot levels and high grade ore between 1,600 and 1,800 feet, boosting ore value but delaying shipments. It discusses costs, smelter pricing, and the need for concentration before sale, noting copper costs in Butte and ongoing production challenges.
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Tuolumne Co
Eal Mining Company
Dev Kk
Iseym
Alan
Butte
Hutte
Aly
Copper mine stock touts steady dividends and high potential
The speaker touts the mine’s long term value, noting large veins and potential for deeper ore bodies. They claim strong ownership and dividend stability, with a quarterly payout expected to rise to 65 cents per share on $1 par, supported by significant stock holdings and brokerage interest.
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Maren
Lindl
Tuolumne
Desi
Tasca
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Lerge Acyl
Winesap Apples Red Apts. Worth
Montana Cash
Lutey's
Ade
German
Northwest
Dr. E. E. German Relse
North Main Street
Berkley
Hyéro-Biene Chemical Works
B. Hoskins & CO
Anacoy Smelter
Awe
Harvey Manan
Ina
J.F. Kirby
Tte
J. Hows Clark
Copper City Commercial ‘Company
Sam M. Johnstone
Montana Hardware Company
Billy Mathes
Last Chance
Billard
Granite Street
William J. Bacon
Highth
They Sea One
F. A. Piecorrty
Verne Beneries
Pianola Piano
Howard Music Company
State Savings
Butte, Mont
Neral Banking Bug
Fit Nose
United States
Maine
Brel
IW. A. Clark
W. A. Clark & Bh
Bankers Uiahed
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