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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
8
The time to file an acceptance of the franchise and post a $25 000 bond expired, forfeiting the city granted franchise. The council may extend or forfeit, with $1 000 already paid by the company at grant time now at stake. No construction has begun beyond surveyors and solicitors, and negotiations have stalled.
Robert Curran in San Francisco writes the Montana Jockey Club secretary about a large coast to Montana horse shipment. May and June expect top Western slope horses, with many former winners returning and new stables joining. Curran plans to handle jockeys and duties on his return around the 19th, boosting Montana racing.
A report on Al G Field's jokesmiths showing a mix of old and new routines. The act features a mother-in-law gag a tired policeman routine and a crowd pleasing subscription-for-fun tale. Interactions with Interlocutor Quinlan and humorous quips highlight the playful theater banter and broader reception.
Little Miss Paloma Schramm received an ovation after her recital last Saturday. She praised the Estey piano loaned by Mr. F. H. Sherman and noted its perfect touch and responsive feel, saying no other instrument she has used compares. She spoke warmly with visitors and expressed regret at leaving the city. The city offered details on Great Northern railway services to Alhambra Hot Springs.
On Sunday May 4 a union meeting at First Presbyterian church is held by Silver Bow County Ministers Association in memory of Rev T De Witt Talmage. Rev E J Groeneveld presides with singing scripture prayer and multiple addresses by local pastors.
A note from the street addressed to the 422 Hennessy building in Butte outlines accident and health insurance for smelter and concentrator employees.
The ad asserts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are easier and more pleasant to take, milder and more reliable, cleansing and invigorating the stomach and leaving bowels natural, unlike harsh pills that often induce constipation. Sold at Standard, Smith, Martin drug stores and J. M. Kennedy Drug Company in Butte, with accompanying testimonials from Philin F Rhoads and editor David R Forbes praising Chamberlain products.
A long list of kitchen and household items appears, including table forks and knives, chopping knife, veg dipper, mouse trap, tea strainer, match holder, paring knife, rolling pin, shovel, tin cups, salt shaker, tack puller, patent coat and skirt hangers, pudding pan, butter mold, tooth picks, sauce plates, wine glasses, shoe polish, measuring tools, cake cutters, egg beaters, a two foot rule, a can opener, corkscrew, and a Steve lifter.
A newspaper sale ad lists men underwear, half hose, white dress shirts and fancy shirts at deep discounts. It advertises undershirts drawers and silk stripe funds with sizes 914 to 11, 25e for hose, 50c for white shirts, and 75e for fancy shirts.
A catalog style list features tab collars lace effects pocketbooks leather goods and belts with many price points from 1e to $37.50. It highlights new chiffon boas hosiery and children's and men's ribbed cotton socks with bulk deals and multiple color options.
A speaker taunts an unnamed person to strike, boasting of leaving the hospital. The braggart challenges the other to hit him and recounts a hospital departure, implying a violent or defiant mindset.
On Tuesday evening the Good Citizenship league meets at South Butte Presbyterian Church with Dr. J. Donovan presiding. Rev F Tonge speaks on Hints to the Aldermen, Mrs Curry discusses How to Meet Young Ladies Coming to the City, and Professors Foot Hastings address topics. An officers election follows. Enterprise lodge members and visitors join a parade Saturday April 26 at 1 o'clock at Utah avenue and Front street.
By order of Frank Durand an auction sale of standard bred horses from the Larabie stock farm will be held at the race track this afternoon with 19 head offered. The sale features Bay Bird offspring including Fellfare Dr Put George Ayers Hal Corbett and more. C M Palmer leads the auction with horses in harness viewable today before bidding begins. Orton Bros. advertise pianos organs at 219 N Main Butte.
In district court department III Judge McClernan receives a bronze clock from jurors led by foreman J W Hogue after 30 days of service. Clerk Joe Vogler gets a box of cigars. Court adjourns until June 9 with plans for a New York visit. trials for Donovan robbery were not held as Perry is ill and Young declined without him.
A note indicates The Chequa megon, described as a restaurant for gentlemen, keeps returning to its location at 27 West Park Street in Butte.
The accused men are in county jail with prior records. This morning Andy Rhodes, a young lad charged with incorrigibility, faces a hearing that could commit him to the state reform school at Miles City if warranted by the case circumstances.
The Butte Coal Co offers a reward of 8100 for proof that they are not selling genuine Wyoming Rock Springs coal. Prices listed are lump $6.00 per ton and nut $5.50 per ton delivered. Address 19 East Broadway and phone 477.
Butte and Anaconda Pacific railway offers tickets to Anaconda and all stations from the Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main Street. Time card and freight rates information cheerfully furnished.
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