Monster trout scales Browne’s lake record catch
A massive five pound six ounce trout, described as a cross between rainbow and black rock varieties, was caught on a single leader by Ben Calkins on Browne's lake. The fish to be displayed for a school of mines or Columbia Gardens. A large party joined the anglers including Mr and Mrs Calkins and several Kunkels Morleys and McPhersons. The lake had been stocked in 1896 and 1897.
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Yen Calkins
Anatomical Department
School of Mines
Columbia Gardens
BK. Calkins
R. A. Kunkel
Mallory
Morley
H. H. McPherson
Mr. Calkins
Ben
Biggest catch of the season at Browne's Lake
A Jolly party at Browne's Lake in Butte caught five trout. a longer trip began last Sunday and returned Monday with the fish in the baggage car. The tale emphasizes the largemouth haul and the cheerful outing’s return.
Smallest Restaurant in World Stuns with Tiny 4 by 11 Foot Cafe
The Success on East Broadway is a four seat, four foot by eleven foot cafe where patrons enter sideways. Samuel R. Walker runs it with two assistants. beverages are famed for a unique coffee blend. The compact eatery operates day and night with modest running costs. Last month receipts hit $1,037.
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East Broadway
Samuel R. Walker
Cheap Excursion to Yellowstone Park August 4
Call on W. H. Merriman General Agent N P Ry at Park and Main Streets for $39 round trip to Yellowstone Park and return on August 24.
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Anyother
Yellowstone Park
W. H. Merriman
Gen'l. Agt
N. P. Ry
Cor. Park and
Main Sts
Railroad Magnates Meet in Chicago Conference
Morgan Harriman syndicate representatives arrive in Chicago for a conference. Notables include FP de Lomax Union Pacific general passenger agent R Tenbroeck Charles M Hays Roswell Miller and Senator Clark of Montana with Miller recently arriving from Alaska.
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Chicago
Morgan-Harriman
The
Tribune
FP le Lomax
Omaha
Union Pacific
R. Tenbroeck
New York
Charles M. Hays
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Roswell Miller
Chicago, Milwaukee
Death of GC Link in Port Angeles Mystery
A Port Angeles dispatch reports GC Link, registered at City hotel from Victoria, found dead at Stebert's creek mouth with bullet wounds in temple and chest. He held a revolver, one chamber empty, suggesting murder by single exploded shell. He carried money but only fifty cents was found. he sent a package to C R Linde of Chicago prior to his death.
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Seattle
Wash
Port Angeles
GC. Link
City
Victoria
Stebert
Banks Report Weekly Statement Shows Mixed Changes
The Associated Banks weekly statement lists loans at 885,445,600 with an 7,988,700 rise and deposits at 965,381,000 up 9,468,500. Circulation falls 10,600 to 30,553,200 while legal tenders drop 1,395,000 to 70,202,700. Specie rises 2,549,800 to 183,095,500 and reserves gain 1,154,800 to 262,298,200. Reserve required climbs 2,367,200 to 241,345,250 with surplus down 1,212,400 to 20,953,950.
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New York
James King Takes Possession of Copper King Saloon
James King has taken possession of the Copper King saloon and invites friends to visit and celebrate the change in ownership at the bustling street corner venue.
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James King
Copper King
Large sale of men undergarments offered at low prices
A local sale advertises a large stock of men underwear and shirts. It lists 56 dozen full weight Balbriggan underwear at 50 cents each, 75 dozen Merino shirts and drawers at one dollar per suit, and 63 dozen silk striped summer underwear from one twenty nine to one thirty nine dollars? Wait. The text states 63 dozen silk striped summer underwear at sea garment. The items were previously priced at 1.50 per suit.
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Ssea Garment
Grand Opening Sale of New Fall Dress Goods
Tomorrow we display the first importation of black and colored fall dress goods. Special values planned to start the season with strong customer interest. Black goods include Prunellas Sebastopols Almas Etamines cheviots and basket cloths at 98c a yard. Imported hop sackings and English diagonals in new designs 46 and 54 inches wide at 1.50 a yard. Also waistings terse silk striped tucked wool fabrics for waists at 1.00 a yard.
New Dress Trimmings and Ladies Neckwear
We have just received elegant passementeries and new fall dress trimmings. Alise some very beautiful ruffs in evening and street shades. Vices, considering style and quality, you will find very satisfactory.
Local Store Plans Department Change in Sale
The retailer announces closing three old departments baby carriages pictures and plants to allocate space for carpets curtains and draperies. A liquidation is planned with all baby carriages pictures and plants to be sold before September 1.
Bargain Sale of Toys and Pictures Tomorrow
A list of discounted goods includes co carts and baby buggies sliced from 15.00 to 5.00 while supplies last. Frames, prints, and famous subjects offered at low prices with plants and pictures reduced similarly. Come tomorrow if you can as these deals won’t last.
House Furnishings Store Shines With New Textures
In a season of growth the shop highlights wider style variety finer textures and more exclusive patterns. A recent one lot shipment arrived during the week signaling continued stock expansion.
Connell's Carpet and Curtain Departments Offer Newest Designs
Advertises Connell's carpet and curtain departments as the source for the best and newest designs, urging patrons to choose their products for style and quality.
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Connell
Shoe sale cuts prices on women men and children footwear
Odd lots of shoes offered with many sizes sold out and worn stock discarded. Women’s Oxford units in high and low grades, Julia Marlowe line, all sizes, priced around 1.63 and 5.00. Children and infants shoes and sandals offered 0.65. Ladies slippers small sizes 0.50. Men satin calf lace and congress shoes 1.50. Men kid shoes 3.50 to 2.50.
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Oxford Ules
Julia Marlowe
Remnants on Sale Include Fabrics and Linens
Families can buy muflins ginghams white goods percales lawns and other remnants at remnant prices. On Monday an additional 25 percent discount applies, making a 1.50 remnant drop to about 1.00 before the 25 percent reduction. Remnants are presented as useful and necessary goods.
Small Wares and Fancy Articles Sale at Bargain Prices
Ladies neckwear white figure stocks automobile scarfs and new goods priced around 2 to 60 cents. New England Ascot with figure stock 60 cents. Neck ruffs beauties $4.50 up. Allover appliques, Nainsook embroideries 19 cents. Black Chantilly lace 3 to 5 inches wide. Dotted chiffon veiling 65 cents a yard. Girdle belts and leather belts discounted. Swiss handkerchiefs 9 cents each or 3 for a dollar. Continuous sale to-morrow.
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New England Ascot
Broadcloth and Silk Garment Sale Promises Deep Reductions
A department store advertises drastic discounts across ladies and children's wear. Navy organdie costumes, silk waists, silk and cotton dresses, and tailored suits are cut to low sale prices with limited remaining stock for the season.
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Browne
Cation
Butte
Morgan-Harriman Syndicate
Axminsters
Big Remnant Sale
Price
M. J. Connell Company
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