Helmville Prospects Boosted by Mines and Rail Plan
John Canovan, Helmville businessman, sees a bright future for the Helmville area with new mine bonds totaling 75,000 dollars, multiple copper and gold prospects, and a potential 20 mile branch of the Northern Pacific from Drummond to Helmville. He notes strong cattle and sheep markets, active farming, and talks of a rail extension aiding regional development.
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John Canovan
Helmville
Anaconda
Canovan
Highland Gulch
Thomas Cotter
Mike McCormick
Con Coughlin
Jack Waite
Waite
Thomas Cooney
Spriggs
Helena
Little
Mitchell & Muassigbrod
Hennessy Brothers
Russell & Ogden
Dave Coughlin
Gus Matheson
Coughlin
Matheson
Jim Geary
Ogden Mountain
Beaverhead Butchering
Drummond
Avon
Mr. Canovan
Northern Pacific
Railroad Route to Skallspell Opens Rich Flathead Valley
Surveyors have explored the ground and expect the railroad to reach Fieldville soon and push northward. The vast country along the Flathead Valley would become one of Montana’s richest once the line is completed. Mr Canovan plans to return home today.
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Skallspell
Flathead Valley
Montana
Fieldville
Canovan
Hoyt’s A Day and a Night at the Margaret next Saturday
Salt Lake Herald reports Hoyt’s comedy A Day and a Night at the Grand is highly praised. The show follows a pious church deacon who travels to New York to recruit a choir and lands in humorous misadventures with actors and chorus girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Hoyt
the Margaret
Grand
New York
Cora Isham
Madge Lawrence
Lillian Maynard
Kittie Kilmore
Will H. Hatter
Tom Martin
Alf Holt
Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator Ad
An 19th century remedy promotes Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator as the best medicine for liver ills including biliousness indigestion and constipation in a vivid promotional note.
Two Men Arrested for Begging in the Street
Two men William Johnson and Thomas O'Brien were arrested last night for begging in the street. Johnson was taken on Main street by Night Chief O'Brien. Stebbins detained O'Brien on Birch street after he asked for food. Both await a hearing today.
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William Johnson
Thomas O'Brien
Johnson
O'Brien
Main Street
Stebbins
Birch Street
For Rent Large Hall in Standard Building
One weekly rental available for the large hall at the Standard building. Inquiries should be directed to the Standard office.
Weather signals explained by local bureau in Anaconda
Citizens study the meanings of flags shown by the weather bureau. White flags indicate fair weather and stationary temperature. Blue flags signal rain or snow with stationary temperature. Black triangles modify conditions to show warmth or cold.
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Anaconda
Burial of George H Maitland at Wardner Idaho
Yesterday at 2 pm the remains of George H Maitland were buried in Wardner Idaho. The firm J M Godard Co closed from noon to 6 pm in his memory. Maitland was a partner in the firm and Mrs J M Godard attended the burial. He was well known in Anaconda and worked with Godard for 15 years.
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George H. Maitland
Wardner
Idaho
J. M. Aodard & Co
Maitland
J. M. Godard
Anaconda
Mr. Godard
Thurson's French Worsteds Christmas Suit Offer
For a Christmas suit Thursons French worsteds offer very fine goods at 20 dollars a suit to individual measure. Frock or sack styles available with a large variety of trouser patterns. 504 East Park.
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Thurson
East Park
Guster Gets Thirty Days For Vagrancy in Anaconda
In Anaconda Justice of the Peace Frank Kennedy sentenced Guster son Guster to 30 days in the county jail on a vagrancy charge. Officer McMasters arrested him as city riffraff and beggars are reported scarce, with Chief White noting improved city safety.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
Gusterson
McMasters
Anaconda
White
For Rent Advertisement Offers Cheap 15 Cent One Time Notice
A Standard rental ad promotes affordable For Rent notices offering a one time run at 15 cents. It invites readers to try the service for listing houses or furnished rooms.
Elects New Officers at St. Mark's Guild
St Mark's guild elected officers yesterday afternoon with Mrs J M Sligh as president and Mrs Black as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Salisbury secretary Mrs D J McDonald treasurer and Mrs Hill director. A church fair is planned for Monday night December 10 at Standard hall.
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St. Mark's Guild
J. M. Sligh
Black
Salisbury
D. J. McDonald
Hill
McDonald
Gregory
St. Mark’s Guild
Sam Thall tells daring winter trek to Virginia City
Theatrical promoter Sam Thall recalls a harsh 1889 winter when heavy snow blocked the Southern Pacific, delaying access to Virginia City Nevada. He and Marchant used the old overland trail with a sleigh and horses, mailing Virginia City residents ahead of the show before a dangerous nighttime accident left their sleigh overturned but left the agent unscathed.
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Sam Thall
Margaret Theater
Joe Grismer
Reno
Virginia
Fortunes
Virginia City
Tal
Horse Dies During Race Tour And Damages Sought
A rider recounts a fatal horse on a tour through Virginia. Scratches and bruises occurred but survival was certain. Damages claim of 75 dollars for the dead animal is noted, with telegrams from Grismer and Brady and a mention of Way Down East.
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Virginia
William A. Brady
Grismer
Brady
New York
Phoebe Davis
My Electric Belt Claims Patent Premium Health Cure Ad
An advertisement proclaims an electric belt with water-chamber electrodes claimed to avoid skin damage. It promises renewed belts, an electrical suspensory for male weaknesses, and cures for a range of ailments. A free book titled The Finding of the Fountain of Bernal Youth is offered upon request.
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Dr. Bennett
Jase
Abe
Fountain of Bernal
Court at Philipsburg Opens Tomorrow for Murder Trial
The Philipsburg district court session opens tomorrow with Judge Lapton present and Court Stenographer McGuinness to review matters. Among them is the murder trial of Charles Funk, the old miner charged with shooting a sheepherder named English. Also notes a local classified chance to sell a piano or organ via Anaconda Standard Want ads at 1 cent a word, minimum 15 cents.
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Philipsburg
Lapton
Stenogopher McGuinness
Charles Funk
Funks
English
Pyke and Kigler Wed at Methodist Church
John A. Pyke and Miss Carrie Kigler were united in marriage last evening at the parsonage of the Methodist church by Rev. BE G. Cattermole. The bridesmaid was Miss Clara Quirk and the groom was attended by P. H. McDermott. After the ceremony the couple left by the night train for a brief wedding journey and will reside on Oak street upon their return.
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John A. Pyke
Carrie Kigler
Methodist Church
Be, G. Cattermole
Clara Quirk
P. H. McDermott
Mrs. Pyke
Oak Street
Sincerity Tent No 3 K T M Elects Officers
All members are requested to attend the meeting on Thursday December 6 1900 to elect officers for the ensuing term. F J Trunk R K.
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Sincerity Tent No
F. J. Trunk
R. K
Thank you to A. O. U. W. lodge for help with bequest
Mary Agnes Kelly thanks the A. O. U. W. lodge for assisting in securing a $2,000 bequest left by her late uncle Thomas Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Thomas Daly
Mary Agnes Kelly
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U.S
C. F. Woodward
LeRoy
N. Y
Newbro Drug CO
Butte
G. HM. Maitland
Wardner, Idaho
HN. Gusterson
St Mark's Guild
Nevada
Cor. Park
Odson
Postoffice
Valises
Practical
Eney
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Block
Denver
Colo
Hostetter
Kales Charles Funk
Pyke—Kogler
Maccabees
Goh
Strain’s Department Store
Anaconda, Montana
Hanan & Son
Alaskas
Arctics
The
Copper City
King
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Copper City Commercial Co
Masonic Temple
Chicago
A. Augendre
Paris
Partico- Plainenvelo Co
Charies Bidg
Deer Lodge
Board of County Commissioners
Deer Lodge County
M. Martin
Sandsumest
United States
J. W. Mehargue
Marcu Baty , Noe - Greenwood
Chie St. Paul
Omaha
San Francisco
England
Ireland
France
Germany
Orient
National City Bank
Union National Bank
First National Bank
Omaha National Bank Bank OF California
Greenwoopa, Mauger
PF. C. Norprek, Aast
Paul Et
Franciscas V. Beynerr Cashier
Asbier
Anaconda Real Estate and Insurance Agency
Commercial Ave
Anaconda Business Directory
J. H. French
Snyder
St Ann's Hospital
West Third St
Anacs
SN Mess
Reardley
Main St
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