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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
10
A local seller touts leading bulk perfume sales in the state and invites interest in their products and prices. The statement emphasizes strong volumes and attractive pricing for customers seeking fine fragrances.
The Northern Pacific will run its second Yellowstone excursion from Butte, with about 60 locals already set to join. The weeklong trip costs 39 dollars and follows a history of large land sales, mainly grazing lands in eastern Washington, sold at 50 cents to 1 dollar per acre. James J. Hill promotes expanding oriental trade, arguing large new ships could cut cargo costs and boost American exports to China, Japan, and the Philippines.
Miss A L Madden reports from Caldwell Idaho that oil discovery near Snake River has locals excited despite heat. Explorers report artesian water prospects and gold indications in Big Bend area with Parafine Oil finding gold values at 100 feet and a sandstone layer at 220 feet. Eastern companies review the field as Bernard property leased by Cyclone Drill, with expected drilling gear arriving soon. Local investors show considerable share activity.
Yesterday in Justice Taylor's court at South Butte Mrs. Adamr Hahn sought help restraining her son Adam Hahn Jr. The court found him guilty of incorrigibility and will consider sending him to reform school. Henry Haase’s assault case against John Zachman was dismissed for insufficient evidence.
The office of the general superintendent bans passenger trains with more than 15 cars. If a train exceeds this, it must be split into two sections. An official cited safety, noting no wreck prompted the order but long trains are unwieldy and risky.
James King has taken possession of the Copper King saloon and invites friends to visit. His announcement signals a new era for the establishment as locals expect a warm welcome and social gathering.
Fort Benton August 21 J D Savage won against John and Rosa McFarland Judge Tattan adjourned court until the jury term opening September 3 The Bank of Choteau receiver McDonald was discharged after the bank was wound up A La Fontaine pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing a calf His accomplice A Baptistie Adams will stand trial Joseph Hirshberg bought 5000 lambs from Bannatyne Bros of the Teton The Misses Culbertson and Miss Olmstead plan to leave for Peoria soon
Train leaves 9 a.m. Sunday for Pipestone Springs for a day outing. Round trip ticket costs 1 dollar.
The Northern Pacific offers a second excursion from Butte on August 24 with a round trip price of 29 dollars. The fare covers all costs from departure to return, and reservations will hold accommodations. interested travelers should call the N S city office at Park and Main Streets with their names.
Frank Douglass of Vancouver, brother in law of Mrs. Wharton, was reported dead in the Islander disaster. He had mining interests in Alaska and was returning home. Aged about 30s, he leaves a widow and daughter and was known to many Butte people through his wife Miss Ilda Noyes, sister of Mrs. J. R. Wharton.
The funeral for James Mann, longtime county resident, was held at the Riverside schoolhouse led by Rev. 8 D. Hooker. Burial followed at Poindexter cemetery. many friends attended. Mann, born in 1825 in Orford New Hampshire, lived in Illinois, mined gold across the plains, and ranched in Rattlesnake valley with a son Monroe Mann.
Ex lieutenant governor A E Spriggs Dr Eisenberg and Sam J Silverman return from Alaska where claims on Prince of Wales island draw attention. Spriggs says surface showings are strong and copper potential high though prospectors demand high prices slowing development. They plan mining investments with Montana figures H L Frank and Patsy Clark expanding operations.
Basin and return excursions priced at $1.00 and $1.59 for different days of the week. Boulder trips priced $1.00 on Sundays and $1.59 on Saturdays through Monday. Passenger J. B. Dawson, 41 North Main Street, lists age 46.
The Burlington Route offers round trip tickets to Buffalo on the first and third Tuesdays priced at 64 50. For more details contact Phil Daniels at 35 Mast Broadway. Ladies day at the Natatorium tomorrow runs from noon to six p m.
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