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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
12
The Hennessy Mercantile firm opens a week long red letter sale drawing crowds from morning to night. The store’s elevator and aisles overflowed as hundreds shopped for bargains on goods for men women and home. Clerks needed extra help and meals were served on the second floor while a brass band and orchestra entertained shoppers.
C E Pickett announces the purchase of a Bedford Virginia property for the National Elks Home. The granite building on the Norfolk and Western line cost about 127000 dollars in 1890, with funds pledged to pay in full. Lodges urged to subscribe promptly as Salt Lake City hosts the August grand lodge meeting and reunion.
President N. R. Leonard of the School of Mines pressed Mayor Davey for a new city to college thoroughfare. He asks for a crossing over the B. and N. tracks on Park Street and a direct, safer route from the city to the school, noting sidewalks are unnecessary for now.
Daily col onist rates via Southern Pacific and connecting lines set for September 1 through October 34 from Omaha Kansas City Missouri River points to California with stop over privileges. Rates vary by origin and include a free booklet California for $25. Chancellor O'Donnell relocates his law office to Harbour block room 455 fifth floor.
Mrs Joseph Kieron dies aged 28 after a Sunday death. Funeral at 805 North Wyoming this afternoon with requiem high mass at St Patrick's at 8 this morning. She leaves a husband and a 1 year 8 month old daughter, plus four brothers in town and a sister in Helena. Born in Ireland the family has ties to Butte and Pipestone. Tickets listed for several local rail trips.
Having sold my cigar store at 22 Fast Broadway, all accounts due me should be settled at once at the cigar stand of the Newbro Drug company. I A Heilbronner. Fire sale of shoes clothing and furnishings 25 to 50 cents on dollar. 12 North Wyoming street Butte.
The Fraternal Union of America holds its first annual picnic at Pipestone Springs on Aug 10. Special coaches depart Meaderville at 8:00 a.m. and Montana Union depot at 8:30 a.m. Return trip stops near Butte and Boston smelter for Meaderville passengers. Round trip fare is $1 with 50 cents for children. The Court Silver Seal No 3061 of the Independent Order of Foresters meets on the second and fourth Fridays each month.
Pittsburg August 4. Thirty nine special delivery boys at the post office struck over salary of promoted messengers. They halted service for two hours before Postmaster Holdra persuaded them their actions violated their oaths and amounted to rebellion against the United States government. they returned to work.
Paris report says the Deutsche donor of the 100000 franc prize for the dirigible invention, won by Santos-Dumont, was seriously injured in an automobile accident in a Paris suburb. Several ribs broken and other injuries reported.
Washington reports grand jury indicted Harry A. Barrows former disbursing clerk of the Census Bureau on embezzlement and larceny charges of 7500 dollars Barrows confessed to the discrepancy and faces federal action in August.
Assistant Superintendent appointment announced in Topeka Kansas with John H. Hitchcock moving from chief clerk to Manager A. G. Wells on the coast lines to new Santa Fe post.
No man or woman in the state will hesitate to speak well of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tanners after trying them. They produce a pleasant movement of the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. Read Mr W E Landers testimonial about Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The school will reopen Sept nine and officials aim to complete work quickly. President Leonard plans a council briefing Wednesday evening. Great Northern tickets to Anaconda and nearby stations are on sale at 41 North Main Street with time, rates available.
The Silver Bow County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals calls its annual meeting in the city hall council chamber on Tuesday evening August 5 1902 at o clock to elect officers and a board of directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business. Mrs E Irene Rood will attend to aid the society and members are urged to attend and support the good work accomplished.
Leaves Montana Union depot 8:30 a m Sunday running through to Alder and returning at 6 p m. Rates apply for trips from Butte to Pipestone Whitehall Twin Bridges Sheridan Alder with stage connection at Alder to Virginia City. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.90 for round trips.
From August 4 to 9 inclusive the Oregon Short Line sells excursion tickets to San Francisco and return for $50 and to Los Angeles for $60. Tickets limited for return 60 days with stopover privileges on the shortest route by 500 miles. Reserve at the city ticket office 105 North Main Street Butte Montana.
About eighteen months ago W. B. Manning of Albany New York a well known trade figure as Albany Chemical Co representative suffered a long diarrhoea attack. He tried Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and received immediate relief. He recommends the medicine to others with similar troubles. Sold by Standard Drug Store Smith Drug Store Martin Drug Store M Kennedy Drug Co and all druggists.
Frank Cromwell arraigned before Justice Boyle on charges of attempting to rob J. F. Corcoran in room 14 at 62 West Park street. Lacking funds for a trial bail, he was jailed. Corcoran, who aided Cromwell while out of work, had him arrested after Cromwell allegedly threatened to assault him for money.
All members of the Uniform Rank are asked to appear in full uniform at the Montana Union depot for a Macca bee picnic at Twin Bridges at o'clock a m Sunday August 3. W W Hawn R K O O K Krogh Captain.
Announcement that the third year starts on Tuesday September 9 1902 and instructs readers to address catalogues and terms to the School of Mines in Butte Montana.
A dynamite plot to burn the Christensen opera house was thwarted when owner Peter Christensen found a burning fuse leading to a keg of gunpowder amid oil soaked debris. The theater sits in Richfield’s main business block and strong talk of lynching the would be incendiary arose if caught.
Minneapolis Aug 4 Judge McGee granted a continuance of the extortion case against former Superintendent Frederick W. Ames to the September term. Defense affidavits say Mayor Armes and witness Joseph Cohen will not be here until September.
Rafe Pasle, 20, Santa Fe office employee in Topeka, was found dead in the Kansas River with a fishline wrapped around his leg. He reportedly went swimming late Sunday and was pulled under by the line.
Special excursion rates offered by Northern Pacific for travel from Butte to San Francisco and return at 50.90 and Butte to Los Angeles and return at 60.00. Tickets valid 60 days from sale with stopovers allowed. For berth reservations contact W. H. Merriman, General Agent, Northern Pacific Railway, Corner Park and Malin Streets.
The firm offers a round trip fare from Butte to Gregson Springs for 80 cents. Tickets are valid for travel from Saturday noon to Monday noon, good for both directions.
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