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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1902
Page
8
The ad touts the largest stock of guns, ammunition, and fishing tackle in Montana with factory prices. It promotes Parker hammerless, LC Smith hammerless, Ithaca hammerless at 35 dollars, hammer shotguns 10 to 25 dollars, Marlin repeaters at 20 and 35 dollars, and rifles from Savage Mannlicher Marlin Mauser Colts at factory prices.
County Attorney and a former attorney general clash over how much the clerk may charge for executions. A former AG said $2 per execution. Deputy Lynch split fees asserting $1 plus 2 cents per folio for orders of sale and foreclosure, with no basis for $2. Also notices advertise NP excursion to Yellowstone and local medical cures, plus railroad ticket sales in Butte.
A historic report notes that women’s labor and domestic tasks, once undervalued, fulfilled essential community needs during times of scarcity. The article highlights social pressures, shifting labor expectations, and calls for greater recognition of female contributions to public welfare.
Butte Suffrage Club officials report progress on juvenile court law and police matron appointment. A three member committee including Mrs Hughes, Mrs Luxton, and Mrs Smith will investigate and report next meeting. Special railroads committee notes one and one third fare to suffrage convention Sept 17-18.
The western vaudeville circuit trains comedians and Frank Finney has risen to New York recognition after years at the Casino in Butte and other western theaters. He stresses hard work, versatility, and the tough audience that demands variety from performers.
Arthur W. Newman and Anna M. Michaels wed at the former German Lutheran church last Friday evening with Rev. Hudtloff performing the ceremony. Edward M. Davis served as best man and Miss Kate Shea was maid of honor. The couple will make Butte their permanent home.
Mrs Emma R Neidig supreme vice president of the Fraternal Brotherhood will attend the lodge founding at the Pythian castle Saturday Sept 6 Los Angeles hosts the order with over 3000 members in the city and more than 12000 in California Organizers report 60 applications already and more than 100 by organization day A Helena Montana lodge was formed two months ago and the Butte lodge aims for 4 members by Jan 1 1908 The group emphasizes social affairs and the insurance plan offers 1000 coverage plus 5 weekly accident indemnity and additional retirement benefits.
List of round trip prices from Butte to multiple destinations including Whitehall Lime Spur Twin Bridges Sheridan Alder Pony Bonita Deer Lodge and others with varied fares. Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday, returns follow Monday. Some notes indicate good going Sunday mornings and same day return.
A special excursion train departs Montana Union depot at 8 40 a m Sunday traveling to Alder and returning by 6 p m. Fares range from 1 00 to 2 90 with connections via stage to Virginia City. A B Elliott contractor and dealer in electrical supplies at 102 East Park St. advertises.
An early morning fire at the Arlington building on First avenue and University street caused 22 000 to 25 000 in building and stock losses with insurance covering most of it. No fatalities occurred though several persons were injured. The adjacent post office corner store escaped damage.
In Gainesville on August 30 neighbors discovered the bodies of Mr Britton Lewis and his wife five miles south of Bronson. The couple were murdered in a looted house and no suspects or crew have been identified.
All members of Carpenters' union No. 112 are asked to meet at their hall at 9 o'clock sharp Monday September 1 to participate in a parade. Cc. A. McGavney R. Bl.
Fares listed include Basin and return $1.50 Boulder and return $1.50 Alhambra and return $2.30 with weekend and Monday return options. Ticket office at 41 North Main Street and depot. Local barber shop details and Clark building entrance. Victoria caterer EF Esscalet to operate The Butte Cafe with wedding and social catering.
Special correspondence from Dillon reports a cottage once used by Charley Lloyd burned after being vacant for days. Fire suspected to be set by children with matches. Lloyd owns the Pioneer saloon in Jackson. Loss amount not known.
Dillon reports a horse was stolen from John Peterson’s barn near Wisdom a few days ago. A detailed description of the thief has been sent to likely destinations Gibbonsville Idaho or Hamilton Montana as authorities pursue the suspect.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Chief Justice Brantly back from a three weeks’ Pacific coast trip. He plans to hunt game for about a week in September.
A home remedy program offers free trial packages to men suffering from weak health and memory loss. The State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana will mail samples to any man who writes, with no embarrassment or publicity. Address 38 Elektron Building Fort Wayne Ind.
Southern Pacific announces daily colonist rates to California via Orden or El Paso effective Sept 1 through Oct 21. Rates from Omaha Kansas City Missouri river points are 25, St Louis New Orleans and Mississippi river points 30, Peoria 31, Chicago 33 with stopover privileges. A booklet California for 25 by prominent men is available free from any Southern Pacific agent.
Northern Pacific Railway will run a special excursion from Alder to Pony on Sunday August 31 departing Alder at 8 00 am and Butte at 3 30 am with connections at Whitehall. Stops include Jefferson Island and Stories Ranch for fishing parties. Fares to Pony and return vary by origin from 46 cents to 2 40 dollars with the Pony return schedule at 7 pm. For details contact W H Merriman Gen Agt N P Ry at Park and Main streets.
John Rudman filed a district court suit to restrain Johanna Rudman from transferring title to several South Butte properties. He alleges deeds were made to her as holder in trust for him, she left the state, and may convey the titles to a third party. He asserts she contributed nothing to the purchase price and has no real interest.
The Silver Bow Thimble club gathered at Columbia gardens last Tuesday afternoon. Members present included Mesdames Laws Nevills Minger Thomas Pusey Waters Dean Guinn and Palmer. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. W H Palmer at 910 Talbot Avenue on Tuesday afternoon September 9.
The article describes a new method for curing stricture that dissolves the blockage without cutting or dilating. It states the stricture is dissolved and completely removed with membranes thoroughly cleansed.
A claim of a Specific Blood Poison treatment states it removes the final taint of virus from the system without using dangerous minerals. The note asserts a complete detoxification outcome with a non mineral method.
An advertisement claims varicocele is common and neglected and asserts a painless, knife-free cure in one week. It promises thorough, permanent results without ligatures or caustic methods.
The article argues that traditional internal remedies fail to cure and that only removal of abnormal local conditions restores permanent function across organs. It emphasizes that premature discharge and loss of power result from such disorders and claims its approach achieves complete restoration in every case.
The article discusses how improper treatment of contracted diseases can cause weakness and prostate gland inflammation leading to lasting dysfunction. It claims thorough cures from the authors’ remedies and asserts unique, prompt results not offered by other physicians.
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