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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
18
Weaving a snapshot of Butte life with odds and ends from Orton Bros planes to railroad men. Bozeman's W Jackson visits Butte, and Gen F W Vogler runs the Red Rock stage line while others travel from Helena to Meaderville. Local society, travel, and business notes fill the page.
Delegates from Montana Elks lodges met at the Broadway theater to form the Montana State Association of Elks lodges. A constitution and by laws were adopted with representation rules, and officers were elected unanimously. Helena was chosen for next year’s meeting and Cincinnati hosts the national convention. Montana plans banners and badges and entertainment.
Elks and their wives and daughters filled the Columbia Gardens dancing pavilion in a 1903 social high point. The Boston & Montana band played waltzes and two steps, creating a lively night that extended into dawn. Attendees included maids of honor from Anaconda Helena Butte Kalispell and Virginia City, whose dances drew keen interest.
Report on the last day of the Montana Elks meeting highlights H S Cannon representing Kalispell lodge, Utah Elks elect A G Horne president, and plans for the next annual Provo gathering. notes praise for local hospitality, Purple Day, and efforts to attract visitors to Butte without merchant solicitations. Also mentions executive committee actions, band plans for Cincinnati, Helena delegation maid of honor, and Reins Copper stock for sale in Meaderville.
Dancers reported that supper was served in the café to about 1,000 attendees, indicating a large evening reception or event with meals provided to guests.
A wife told county officials her husband brought wood alcohol to their home instead of the ethyl alcohol used for their baby's bath, alleging an attempt to poison. Assistant County Attorney Lynch heard the tale but did not issue action due to the complainant's unsettled state.
The Ravalli in Hamilton Mont offers a modern inviting stay with a round trip ticket from Butte Helena or Anaconda to Hamilton plus a one week stay at the Ravalli. Ten dollars covers the ticket good for Saturday to Monday return with two lodgings and four meals. Tickets available at Northern Pacific and B A & P ticket offices or inquire James Griesenthwaite Resident Manager.
Montana Commandery No 3 Knights Templars holds regular meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month at p.m. W. M. Dyer, eminent commander, C. S. Henderson, recorder.
Butte Lodge No 22 A F and A M conducts regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month at 8 oclock PM at the Masonic Temple on W Park Street.
A woman testifies about her husband diluting their child’s bath with a deadly weed alcohol she believes was poison. She cannot provide a solid accusation after repeated questions, and the official gently escorts her out, uncertain of her responsibility or condition.
Beginning Saturday May 23 and every Saturday thereafter the B A P railway offers round trip fares to Gregson Springs from Anaconda and Butte with tickets valid noon Saturday to noon Monday. T J Kerlin resumes management of the Elite studio.
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