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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
5
Hight and Fairfield Company advertises Montana 80 coffee spoons with Butte inscriptions in the bowl and copper spoons with Butte branding. Prices range from 20 to 50 cents, plus medals and trays at 23 cents each.
Butte notes list rental pianos from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co, with several towns represented by visitors. Names include Fred Orton, M A Miller, Frank Weight, J K Healer, Ralph Shaw, Mrs Gassett, Mrs Davis, A Chevigny, Mrs Ryan, Miss Rope, Mrs Penwell, and many others visiting or residing in Butte and nearby areas. Also mentions funeral notice for Miss Waterine Beauties, and local business updates such as the Silver Bow paint house move and the Thornton hotel guests.
Montana Elks arrive in Butte preparing for Salt Lake gathering. Delegations from Livingston Red Lodge Billings Helena Anaconda and Great Falls arrive. Montana badge designs feature stock farming mining and mining imagery. Cars parade to a race track with a live panorama of debate about ponies and horses.
East Lake City Aug 19 delegates flood in for the annual Elks convention to be held Tue Wed and Thu. Allegheny Pas sends 13 delegates to Sadwelack, New York sends 400 Elks by midnight, while widespread arrivals continue. Omaha plans for George P Cronk to be elected grand exalted ruler with strong judge support.
A large crowd gathered at the gardens for a beauty and excursion day as visitors enjoyed a spring afternoon. A fast car service operated until 11:30 PM, with trains and rides at capacity. The Boston and Montana band performed, drawing families to the pavilions where Mist Ewing from Missouri appeared in the main pavilion.
Visitors from out of town mingle with locals at a summer festival while Elks colors mingle with white attire on the green. A visiting minister, Dr. Davidson of Birmingham, preached at First Baptist and impressed the audience with orthodox, convincing arguments. Obituaries note the deaths of Charlotta Nuss, 12 years, and two children, with funeral details announced for Tuesday.
An audience at Button's theater heard speakers and songs at a Pentecostal mission convention held last evening. John W. Lee of Chicago and David W. Whitman of Kansas City addressed the gathering as daily sessions continued this week with afternoon and evening meetings at the mission rooms on Park Street and a mass meeting planned for next Sunday at the theater.
In the pastor’s absence at Bozeman annual Conference Rev RW Craven superintendent of the Kalls pill mission preached at Mountain View Church yesterday His sermons were among the most eloquent heard in the state and drew attentive listeners.
A partial report describes a train of 11 stock cars arriving at Helved with cattle and calves from Higens Texas. The cows and calves were sold through WW Reaaley to EE Lemens. The text notes a shift from sheep holdings to other stock, and mentions individuals Aug. Arnold and Hote ter of Helved and WW Reaaley in the sale process.
A festive voyage recounts the Silver Bow leaving the club pier at 2 o'clock for a clambake at Casey's resort in the mountains. The crew, led by Uncle George Irvin, enjoyed clam chowder, baked clams, and other fare, with lively music from a Montana band and a hearty vote of thanks for the organizers. The report notes jovial sailors, a minor mishap with a wagon tongue, and hints at a possible return visit by the strange land.
A local gathering offered prizes for best eater, irinker, jumper, sprinter, quast man and more. Ties led to donations to Sostated Charities. The Silver Row anchored at the club pier, guests included skipper, officers, crew, and participants. a support event with plan for future similar outings.
A lively Social Knights picnic eight miles from town drew many attendees. The group and other guests enjoyed active activities as the day progressed with steady movement and cheerful participation.
Four year begins Tuesday September 9. Tia for catalogues and term addresses. School of Mines in Butte Montana is listed for inquiries.
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