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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
9
A demure young woman drawn to the race scene in Butte endures a swift turn from fortune to ruin. After winning big bets and paying off family debts, a telegram reveals fire destroys the home and all possessions, wiping out their savings. A hopeful suitor arrives, offers support, and invites her back to the ranch as they leave the track behind.
The clerk of Beaverhead county will publish the names before snow flies, though the individuals’ names are not yet registered or released.
O A Jones and Henry J Edds were discharged by the police after being held on suspicion of the attempted robbery of the Casino saloon at Ren shaw alley and West Park street. John Jones and Charles Krause failed to identify them at the jail. A rear window was broken but no loot was taken as the prowlers fled.
Three young men in shabby dress robbed three sheep herders at Silver Bow Junction near Butte, locking them in a box car and escaping with $34 after a saloon stop. The victims described the robbers as inexperienced but resourceful, and police pursue the suspects. The incident occurred as the party neared Butte on a freight train en route to River Bow.
On the first Tuesday in September the Northern Pacific railway sets round trip rates to Buffalo with a 60 day limit. Prices are $64.50 and $66 for the round trip. For details contact W. H. Merriman general agent at Park and Main in Butte.
Silver City hosts a seven race daily program this week with eight on Saturday and purses totaling about 12 200 dollars. Key events include the Daly Memorial cup for two miles the Silver City stake at one mile and a sixteenth and the Labor Day handicap at one mile eight. Track sides anticipate strong fields and lively workouts as horses prepare for Great Falls Helena and Sacramento meets.
Special Correspondence notes a calm Billings social scene after a hot summer. Mrs. Willam Birely and Mrs. F. M. Marble hosted a reception for Mrs. K. E. B. Babcock, who plans a Salt Lake City move, while Mrs. L. H. Fenske honored her niece Lillie Pearl Ross with a birthday party and Mrs. I. D. O'Donnell hosted a joint birthday event for herself and Mrs. Toole, with friends and family in attendance.
Virginia City hosts a large Friday evening party at the family home on Jackson Street in honor of Pearl and Lillian Lambrecht of Butte. The event featured progressive whist, light refreshments, and prize winners Pearl Lambrecht and J. E. Chambers with consolation prizes to Dollie Walker and James Catlett. Numerous locals attended and several guests traveled from Des Moines and Twin Bridges.
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