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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
33
Northern Pacific ready to join in a joint station if a satisfactory location can be found. President Mellen expressed willingness but noted some doubt remains about securing a suitable site and terms.
A party led by President C. S. Mellen arrived by special train and met with local business leaders to weigh a union depot for Butte. Mellen favored a union station if feasible, but warned his road might build its own if costs or grades hindered joining with others.
Two young boys vanished after riding the Coppe City Limited train carriage to an unknown stop. Authorities say search efforts focus on nearby tracks and stations, with families pleading for sightings and safety questions.
Ten year old Shem and two very small boys rode a train from Copper City to Warm Springs unclaimed. Officers traced them, identified as Johnnie Herbert and Johnnie Anderson, and after wandering the streets were jailed then housed at the county jail. They spoke little English and hinted at New York origins before being placed under supervision until a guardian could claim them.
Lazarovitch testified he demanded possession at Brown's property after the debt was settled. Brown refused and drew a gun, threatening to kill Lazarovitch if he did not leave. Witnesses corroborated the testimony and the court found Brown guilty as charged. sentence to be imposed this morning.
Northern Pacific Railway offers round trip fares from Butte to Chicago at 51.50 and to Detroit at 60.75. Sales dates August 23 and 24. For full details contact W. H. Merriman G eneral Agent at the NP office, Cor Park and Main streets, Butte, Montana.
The Shamrock Copper Mining Co reports an assay showing 12 percent copper, 40oz silver and 9 cents gold. Shares are priced at 10 cents. Office location listed as 23 EF Broadway.
The Yellow Stone Journal reports Rev J J McAllister formerly of the Helena district and previously at Butte will lead the Miles City Methodist pastorate to fill the vacancy created by Mr James promotion. He has served in Stevensville Granite and other western Montana towns and is praised as able eloquent affable and sturdy. He is regarded as a valuable acquisition to the community. Custer's Last Hunt painting remains on display at the Southern hotel bar.
The Northern Pacific will sell Saturday and Sunday round trip tickets to Pipestone for $1, Whitehall $1.50, and Lime Spur $2. Tickets must be used by the following Monday. Final limits apply until further notice.
Orton Bros advertises best value piano and organ purchases at 219 North Main Street Butte highlighting affordable prices and wide selection for local customers.
Herbert Brown faced charges of drawing and exhibiting a deadly weapon and threatening to take life of George Lazgarevitch on August 1. The case revealed Lazgarevitch controlled Pilot Flat Mining property attached for debt. Brown was made custodian of the property by a police justice.
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