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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
19
Exposed letter-like plea touts Sir John Wampton Vital Restorative as a safe treatment. The writer warns readers about scams and urges men to mail for a free trial, claiming others pay too. The piece hints at medical quackery and asks recipients to visit for a cure.
The Bethel Baptist Church of Butte held nightly camp meetings at Columbia gardens, drawing large mixed audiences. Rev J W Jeffress organized the event with Rev A L Chapman and Rev Groeneveld speaking amid wind and dust. The series ends soon with services at Sop and Ogden. Jeffress faces a Utah missionary call if health allows.
From Aug. to Sep 1 inclusive the Northern Pacific Ry Co offers special excursion tickets to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars and to Los Angeles and return for 60 dollars Tickets valid for return through Oct 15 stopovers allowed within 10 days outward and final limit returning General Agent W H Merriman details.
Assistant County Attorney Lynch presses the non support case against Dount Sullivan, a warrant issued by Justice Taylor for arrest as Sullivan allegedly failed to maintain his two children. The Sullivan family home is 879 North Montana Street. Louis P. Deorais funeral to be held Saturday from 80 Fast Park Street to Sacre Coeur church.
The funeral for two year old John H. Lowney will be held this afternoon at two oclock from the family residence on North Main Street. The notice lists the deceased and service details with family location.
Ticket office at North Main Street, Bulle announces round trip fares to Basin or Boulder. Good going and returning on Sunday. One dollar round trip to Alhambra with valid Saturday or Sunday return. Limited offer details and prices include the GST at 1.70.
Belgrade merchant A Steifel visits for business in Butte. James Finlen returns from East Lake City. Chinese reformer Long Kai Chu is due to arrive tonight on the North Coast limited. Charles Gorman, who went east after his mother’s illness, returns to Butte as news arrives of her death and his timely funeral attendance.
Specis dispatch from Bozeman reports many local sports men have left for the scene of action for the season opener. Chickens are said to be plentiful this year and will be tested as the games begin tomorrow morning.
Local deputies chased two tips about convicted murderer Charles Lennox and suspect Patrick Rogers but found no evidence. Lennox and Rogers remain at large along with Feiker. The report notes a death, Fred Kjellgren, 47, whose funeral is planned after the body rests at Duggan's. An advertisement encourages readers to visit Orton Bros. for bargains on pianos and organs at 219 N. Main Street, Butte.
The Standard Mine is sold in a June transaction as creditors claim millions in debt and a contested property dispute involving Dalene property interests. Details remain sparse, but the sale finalizes a major shift for the local mining sector and related stakeholders.
New York backed Federal Mining and Smelting buys Standard mine for about 3 million dollars. The Mammoth and Empire State mines in Idaho and other assets, including the Everett smelter and Monte Cristo, are to be acquired. The new company plans a 20 million capital, 10 million in reserve, with barge smelters under consideration.
Winchester Aug 14 The discovery of two sticks of dynamite in the cell once used by Curtis Jett the Clark county jail inmate awaiting trial for the Breathite county murder has sparked reports of a plot to free him during confinement.
In a Baltimore hospital, a prominent doctor recalls a patient Lem Whittaker a fast Eastern Kentucky man known for revelry. After pneumonia nearly claimed him the patient jokes about a private auction to move his residence and a horse sale he regrets never taking up.
Two socialist speakers hold nightly street meetings in Butte aimed at winning the 1904 election. An East Park dispute briefly interrupts the crowd before attendees return. speakers discuss early campaigning, worker rights, child labor, and socialist aims to reshape political conditions. John Finnegan buys Owl pharmacy with all accounts payable to him at 56 East Broadway.
Aug 14 Billings Alvin Brooks and the mayor of Black Hill mining country in South Thiketa study Boulder property. Brooks predicts a bright future and urges landholders to retain holdings. Also notes various Montana civic updates from Big Timber to Helena and Kalispell including school trusts, water surveys, and a trainmen picnic plan.
In a dramatic Humbert trial session the accused woman vowed she would leave the courtroom vindicated even if condemned. She complained of dishonor tied to the money-lender Cattaul as a robber and usurer, while a doctor testified to syncope episodes and declining strength. Witness Mime. Faralirle described Crawford brothers frequent visits to the Humbert mansion.
The North Pacific squadron under Rear Admiral Glass anchored at Bremerton after passing Cape Flattery at dusk. The fleet including the New York Marblehead Concord and Bennington plus tug Fortune arrived in good condition for surveys and possible repairs. The New York may stay for overhaul. Officials deny any naval maneuver or victory linked to Admiral Cases actions with no vessel involved.
Georgetown Kans August 14 Attorneys for the defense resume cross examination of teeny Yeutses in the Powers trial. A large crowd gathers to watch the prisoner as he details plots to assassinate raebel Boevial. Disputes over the Standard Hillings. The Big Timber ball team will play Billings Sunday in a strong matchup amid expectations of a good game.
Forsyth announces J C Auld former Forsyth state bank cashier appointed deputy county clerk and Robert J Cole named assistant by County Clerk McRae in a regional dispatch.
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