Anaconda Actress Alarm Over Missing Watch
Miss Grace Elliston, stage name of a young actress in Anaconda, declared her gold watch stolen after a theater mishap during the Arizona production. She threatened libel and multiple suits if the watch was not returned, prompting a citywide alert as police pursued the mystery of the missing jewelry.
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Arizona
Anaconda
Bonita
Grace Elliston
Miss Eliston
Dreamland
Miss Histon
Iheum
Elliston
Montana
A Time of Danger Thousands in Peril From Blood Diseases and Nerve Troubles
Winter months bring a surge in blood diseases and nerve disorders, posing serious health risks. Medical authorities warn that a large number of people may suffer from these conditions as cold weather persists, urging early diagnosis and care.
Paine's Celery Compound Praised as Spring Health Restorer
Paine's Celery Compound is hailed as a wonder of the age with remarkable cures discussed by medical men and families. It is touted as a spring health giver that restores vitality, braces nerves, purifies blood, and tones the digestive system for those feeling tired and out of health.
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Paine
Miss Elliston Sells Arizona Advertisement in Train Mixup
Chief of Police Taylor suspects foul play after Miss Elliston consents to board the train. Helena Chief Travis checks her trunk at the depot and recovers a watch hidden in the bottom of a trunk despite her protests. The episode spurs talk that future advance notices will be written by Miss Elliston.
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Taylor
Travis
Helena
Miss Elliston
Saratoga
City social events and notices in local items
City social events include dances at the A. O. H. hall and Austrian hall tonight and tomorrow, with various residents visiting from Butte and Missoula. Also noted are services at Swedish Lutheran and Scandinavian Union churches, a large millinery shipment at Strain's, and Hamm erslough's auction drawing to a close. A birth, arrivals from St. Louis, and a suite of local advertisements complete the page.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Scandinavian Union Church
Blanche Walsh in Janice Meredith at Margaret theater
Blanche Walsh leads the Margaret theater presentation of Janice Meredith a dramatic version of the popular revolutionary romance by Ford and Rose Walsh impersonates Janice a role that suits her talent The play previously drew long runs and strong notices at Wallack's theater in New York City presenting pivotal events of the Revolutionary War in realistic scenes
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Blanche Walsh
Paul Leicester Ford
Edward E. Rose
Janice Meredith
Margaret Theater
Janice
Miss Walsh
Metropolitan Amusement
Wallack
New York City
Elks Lodge Plans Social for Al G Field Apr 23
Anaconda lodge of the Elks organized a social session to honor Al G Field grand esteemed leading knight. Field arrives with his minstrel troupe for an evening performance and will be escorted to the Elks hall after the show for the social event.
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Anaconda Lodge of the Elks
al G. Field
Field
Elks’ Hall
Out of Martine Joke At Indianapolis Bar
Actor William H. Crane visits a dingy Indianapolis cafe and asks for two Martini cocktails. The fat bartender, shirt sleeves on, replies he is out of Martine. Crane then requests two Manhattan cocktails if available. The witty exchange showcases Crane’s dry humor.
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New York Times
William H. Crane
Indianapolis
Mr. Crane
Unions Weigh Labor Temple in Anaconda
Reports from local unions indicate strong support for building a labor temple in Anaconda. Decisions will be sent to the Trades and Labor council for final approval, with plans for a modest exterior yet a model lodge interior including a lodge room reading room and possibly a gym. Ehret's offers a fine line of banner children’s carriages and go carts.
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Anaconda
Trades and Labor Council
Ehret’s
There’ll Be No Droath Around Fort Benton
Fort Benton River Press recalls the 1870s temperance conflict in Fort Benton. Mayor-elect Evers, then a railroad worker and German, faced aggressive anti saloon protests by temperance women who pressured the council to ban licenses. A chaotic tactical move by wets broke a quorum and ended with dry licenses overturned as crowds scattered through town.
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Fort Benton
Evers
Rock Island
John Gilpin
Exhibition of nerve in Century Magazine excerpt
A Century Magazine excerpt introduces Territory iBill, a tall white man with gray blue eyes and a hooked nose. He is described as a thief who steals cross-ties from a timber contract, snaking off two tie-sticks from a cut for the W. & W. million-tie project. The passage notes his shift from crime to attempting an honest living.
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the Century Magazine
Grape-Nuts claimed to boost health and nerve strength
A Town City reader recounts using Grape-Nuts to gain weight and mental clarity after a period of weakness. He describes a 14 pound gain in five weeks, improved energy for long workdays, and a belief that Grape-Nuts is a pre-digested food aiding health and brain function. He cites a personal testimonial from Arlington, Box 1755, Iowa City, Ia.
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Arlington
Box 1755
Iowa City
The Dog and Territory Bill Stand Off at Dad's Saloon
In Dad's saloon Territory Bill faces a deadly rider armed with a Colt's 45. The gunman enters, but Bill remains calm, urging the assailant to refrain. After a tense, nerve tested moment the attacker retreats, and Territory Bill calls for a drink, a quiet victory of nerve.
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Way
Territory
Dad
Bill
Death
Charley
Myself
Private Sale Nears as Jewel Line Goes Fast
Stock nearly exhausted as solid gold jewelry remains and limited solid silver tableware. Private sale continues until settlement in the coming days, urging quick action and final offers.
Ostrich Marriage Customs Describe Male Bond Corners
From the New York Press the article details ostrich mating in four years the male choosing a mate then beating the chosen partner until she yields. It notes lifelong fidelity after marriage with examples including the aged widower John at Whit tington Park said to be America's last male ostrich descendant. John is 33 mourns a mate died 15 years ago and is deaf in one ear. The piece also contrasts the readiness of females and the birds' belief in no divorce.
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New York
John
United States
Whittington Park
America
Deathly insect battles draw cowboys to Keppler swaps
In Anaconda at Keppler Jewelry Company bets are placed on which insect will be killed first. In inverted tumblers two natural enemies, tarantula and scorpion, clash in brutal, deadly contests with no rules. Spectators witness savage, moneyed wagers and lethal outcomes as hundreds, even thousands, are won and lost.
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Far West
Marquis of Queensberry
Longevity of Dogs and Their Average Lifespan in Breeds
The London Pall Mall Gazette notes dog ages in breeding era with bench champions often dying young, yet records show fox terriers living to 18 and dogs to 28 in rare cases. Instances include Belgrave Joe born 1868 died 1888 and other field-bred terriers. causes range from accidents to owner actions. The article estimates the average dog age around 10 years.
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London Pall Mall Gazette
Brokenhurst Joe
Dr. Leeney
Lord Ogilvie
W. L., Little-Geach
Belgrave Joe
George Carter
Bedale
Tarantula Vs Scorpion Death Duel Revealed
From the New York Journal a dramatic clash between a tarantula and a scorpion is described as a battle to the death. The piece notes their venom and deadly pluck, promising a fierce contest that captivates readers with vivid, if graphic, claims of peril.
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New York Journal
Anaconda Sealed bids sought for high school building
The Anaconda school district invites sealed proposals for the construction of a high school building. Bids due April 19, 1902, with 10 percent certified checks payable to M J FitzPatrick. Plans available in Anaconda and Butte offices. bids may be for plumbing heating and ventilation separately. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids and to require bonds with approved sureties.
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Anaconda
Mont
Deer Lodge
Montana
Spain
M. J. FitzPatrick
Commercial Avenue
M. D. Kern & Co
Owsley Block
Butte
Amd
H. A. Wees Clerk School District
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All
Paine’s
Lydia
Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Greig's
A. O. H. Hall
Verberkmoes
Max Codden
Chevrier
The
J. Stromberg
Elm Street
B. Mayer
Mayer Electric Company of
Meyers & Wein's
Park Ave
Julius H. Wein
Studio Meyers and
Wein’s
A. J. Smith
Robert Shaw
A. M
St. Louis
Charles Swartz
A. ¢. M. Company
Strain’‘s
D. Cohen, Jr
Toole
Capital Building
W. S. Turner
Silver Lake
California
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Hammersslough
Strain's
Lord
Locust Street
Hammerslough
Dennis Gilligan
Birch Street
English
Missoula
Philipsburg
Elks
Minstrel Man
Ing
Martine
Labor Temple
Model Lodge
Odson
Outfitters
Ominie RK. de B. Smith
Ont
Willer
Davol Medicine CO
San Francisco
Cal
Newton Bros
North Main St
Most
Martin Drug
Arecosda
Bent
Keppler Jewelry Co
Keppler Jewelry Company
Main St
Scorpion
Remnants
Copper City Commercial Co
Anaconda, Mont
April
Smith Drug Co
the. Ie
AL. G. Field
Greater Minstrels
Daly Bank and
Trust Company OF
Generel
John R Toolef
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennett
V. C Norbeck
Cook Remedy Company
Anaconda Business Directory
FELD
U. W
J. H. French
As States
John S. Marshall
Evans Chemicale
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Nelda
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