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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
11
Two noted players Warde and James join the cast of Alexander the Great in a staged performance. The production features their appearances alongside a veteran ensemble, drawing local audiences to the theater.
Blanche Walsh stars in Resurrection as Maslova with Florence Roberts and Juliet roles for Butte audiences. Frederick Warde and Louis James lead Alexander the Great in the same season amid a slate of Shakespearean and new plays. The program includes Marie Montagu in Sweet Jasmine and Julia Marlowe’s Cavalier, with touring concerts by Alice Esty and the Charlton company.
Marie Cahill stars in Nancy Brown praised for effortless laughs and facial expression. Sherlock Holmes comes to the Pacific coast with Kelcey and Shannon in principal roles, new gowns and costumes. Notables include Edward Garvie aiming at Hamlet, Dr. Carl Dufft performing Muller songs, and the Jose minstrels opening at the Grand. Orton Bros. offer piano and organ value in Butte, 219 N Main.
Round trip Basin or Boulder, good Saturday or Sunday. returning Monday. $1.15 going and returning on Sunday. Alhambra and return $1.00, good going Saturday or Sunday, returning. Ticket office 41 North Main Street, Buite. W. R. Meech. C. B. & T. A.
From August 2 to 15 the Northern Pacific By. Co. offers special excursion tickets to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars and to Los Angeles and return for 60 dollars. Tickets valid for return through October 15 with 10 day stopovers allowed both ways. For details contact W. H. Merriman, General Agent.
A big drilling contest will be held at Sheridan next Sunday between crack teams from Butte and the Rochester mining district. Large prizes attract entries and the Northern Pacific will run a special train from Butte at 9 a.m. returning from Sheridan at 6 p.m. Round trip fare is $2. W. H. Merriman, General Agent.
A social highlight from August 10 promises a concert and dance at Columbia Gardens. Organizer George Forsythe brings top Butte talent including Mrs. Mc Farland and Professor Olsen. The program starts at 8 30 with Carter's seven piece orchestra providing dance music after the show.
Rates for the Trans Missippi Commercial Congress and National Irrigation Association meeting in Seattle offered by Northern Pacific. From Montana points to Puget Sound and Portland round trip fare is 1 1 3 times the base fare. Tickets on sale August 14 to 16 with 10 day transit limit and 30 day final return. From Butte or Anaconda to Seattle and Tacoma the price is 29.20 dollars. For full particulars call on or
Bessie Ellsworth, arrested Friday night, faces a larceny charge after earlier refusals to pay hack hire and messenger service. A hackman and a messenger boy complained, and she was jailed, claiming Mayor Mullins and Chief Mulholland instructed her to use a hack.
An Ellsworth woman accused of stealing a gold watch from Mrs. Ward, a saloon operator on East Galena, was found guilty at a hearing before Judge Boyle and posted no cash for a $5 fine, leaving her watch as security. Police then filed a larceny complaint with Justice Taylor.
Mrs Margaret Daly filed in federal court a separate demurrer to the government's suit against her and others to recover for alleged timber appropriation. She argues the complainant has a remedy at law and seeks dismissal of the action as it applies to her.
The poundmaster reports July totals: 226 dogs impounded, 58 in pound since June, 7 redeemed, 3 sold, 16 released on prior license, 15 nonresident owned, 216 drowned, 217 still in pound. cash $20.00. Cows impounded 14, all redeemed, cash $18. Horses impounded 5, 4 redeemed, 1 in pound, cash $5. Total cash $43.00. An advertisement for mystic services follows.
Rumors claim Pittsburg & Montana Mining Co may build an electric railway to Nine Mile House with a city terminal and park, featuring rolling stock and a resort. Local chatter links a smelter with sulphur smoke, but promoters cannot be traced to a foundation of fact.
Beginning Saturday May 23 and each Saturday thereafter the B A P railway sets round trip fares to Gregson Springs from Anaconda and from Butte Anaconda to Gregson and return 50c Butte to Gregson and return 0c Tickets are valid on all trains from noon Saturdays to noon Mondays.
To Seattle and return 29.20 To Tacoma and return 29.20 To Portland and return 30.30 To Vancouver and return 33.43 To Victoria and return 33.20 On sale Aug 14 15 and 18 Returning good 30 days For information and tickets call at or address city ticket office 41 North Main street W R Meech CG Pass.
Edwin B. Webb argues that retail ads succeed when space is used judiciously. A strong, vivid story about a few items beats crowded technical detail, with a chatty tone, clear lead, and emphasis on quality, style, and bargains to attract buyers.
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