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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
9
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at East Broadway Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
J N Newman in Helena and other movers. rentals and purchases. births in Butte families. medical ads and specialists. railroad work progress. Keeley treatment claims. new post office and gold claim dispute in federal court. local visits, licenses, and travel notes amplify a busy Butte scene.
The St John s vested choir with about 46 members enjoyed a day near nature s heart in a canyon beyond Stratton s ranch. A tally ho wagon ferried the group from 9 am to long after sundown. A substantial basket lunch and abundant ice cream and cake closed the feast led by Rev Mr Blackiston. The funeral for Anthony W Laughlin was held at 4 pm at 1311 Delaware Avenue under Richards the undertaker.
In Butte the state humane society discusses dog catching methods and funding. President Rosenzweig defends the dog catcher while urging net traps, more state funds, and wider humane oversight across Montana.
Mrs. R. H. Davis hosted Braund House Juniors and friends at 213 North Idaho Street last Thursday. Assisting was Mrs. J. Barry. The party used red and white team colors with light refreshments at 11. Attendees included Lila Ivey Laura Ivey Annie Edwards Maud Cabbage Georgia Hoffman Margaret Day Mabel Mills Allie Masterson Blanche Cooke Viola Cooke Minnie Kendall May Kearn Ida Barry Blanche Davis Tom Davis Dan McMillan Dave Edwards Harry Evans Ben Ivey Melvin Snyder George Tangye Phil McMillan Richard Davis Will Roberts Rod M. Davidson moved to Boise Idaho last week to join his family and to establish a branch of the Butte firm.
The Dillon city let the piping contract for the new water system to Washington Pipe and Foundry of Tacoma. The $40,000 sub-contract covers about 64 000 feet of heavy pressure pipe to be shipped in 55 to 60 cars and will supply water from the Rattlesnake river over 12 miles to Dillon.
Oregon Short Line will sell round trip tickets from Butte and Anaconda to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars, Los Angeles 60 dollars, available August 2 to 15 with return by October 15. Travel via Ogden or Portland, Ogden route shorter by 500 miles and 24 hours. Only two nights out. Reserve berths now at Short Line ticket office 10% North Main Street Butte Montana. H C Wilson General Agent.
The Oregon Short Line will run the third and probably last excursion of the season to Salt Lake Saturday. Round trip tickets are 15 dollars with return days. Reserve sleeping car berths now at Short Line city ticket offices 105 North Main Street Butte Montana.
The Associated Charities hosts a charity picnic at Columbia Gardens on Wednesday August 3 inviting Baptist Young People's Union Christian Endeavor and Epworth League of Butte to appoint committees. About 300 children will attend with lunches provided and donations of food welcomed at the library building on Tuesday August 4 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Five aldermen from Pike County demand proof of authority from Pat Mullins to sue in the oyster cases in district court. They seek Mr Mullins’s legal capacity to act and request the attorney general and state-relator representation be shown. Also listed are J To Templeman and J F Davies as counsel for the state and relator.
The clerks' assembly organizes a charity ball to be held next Wednesday evening at the gardens to benefit the Associated Charities. Profits will go to the ladies for ongoing charity work, with a reception committee including Mrs. Cunningham, Alice Roach, Mrs. Burton, and many others.
A camp meeting organized by the colored people of Butte and the state begins next Sunday with assistance from white community members and clergymen. Seating will use the ball grounds stands and the Roosevelt band stand will be relocated for speakers. The first session starts after the Sunday ball game on August 9, under J. W. Jeffrey of Bethel Baptist Church.
The party planned for Wednesday by William Sealton and Miss Sealton was postponed due to John W. Cotter’s death and will be held Monday evening. Two cars will tour the west side at the same hour, with others leaving Broadway and Montana at the same time.
Short Line operates a special eight coach train Sunday August 2 leaving Butte at 7 20 a m for Dillon with stops along the Big Hole River for anglers. Return from Dillon at 6 p m. Round trip tickets available from Dillon and Melrose. Wilson.
The six year old Harrison Mutual Benefit association advertises unmatched reliability and popularity, offering respectable burial provisions and financial protection, easing worry and providing contentment. Agents Sherman & Reed invite enrollment and endorsement.
The Northern Pacific runs four special trains for the M W A log-raising event in Hamilton from Aug 13 to 15. Departures from Butte Aug 12 at 7 a m and from Hamilton returning Aug 15. Round trip fare one fare between Butte and Bonner, one and one third fare from all Montana points. 600d on regular trains. Tickets on sale Aug 12 to 15 with return to Aug 20. W H Merriman, General Agent.
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