Sells & Downs Circus Arrives with New Acts in Anaconda
The Sells & Downs show debuts in Anaconda promising up to date, refreshed performances. It features 25 clowns, clown pigs and dogs, and top acts led by Lulu Davenport the acclaimed bareback equestrienne. The troupe emphasizes elevated routines and novelty, pleasing both new and longtime circus patrons.
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Sells & Downs
Anaconda
Prince of Fools
Sella & Downs
Lulu Davenport
Mainville Swindle Sees Women Pay Deposits for Fake Shoes
A traveling man posed as a shoe dealer for a custom house, taking $2 deposits for made to order footwear. He collected money from Mainville women, arranging orders for multiple pairs before vanishing. Investigators note the scam resembles a longstanding con and may have spread to other towns.
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Mainville
Crummer
No such establishment in the Hub city disputed
A notice notes that no establishment exists in the Hub city and warns that future legitimate drummers seeking deposits from Mainville and 4 Cash residents will face difficulties in taking orders.
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Mainville
Excursion Rates to Gregson Springs Announced
Beginning Saturday May 23 the B A P railway will offer round trip rates to Gregson Springs from Anaconda and from Butte with trips good on all trains from noon Saturdays to noon Mondays. The mileage and exact fare are listed as 50 cents for Anaconda to Gregson and back.
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Gregson Springs
Anaconda
Gregson
Butte
Porweoy
Depot Entered and Robbed in Deer Lodge
Special Dispatch: at the depot a window was pried and about 15 dollars taken from the ticket office while staff suppered. Two strangers were arrested nearby but released after only small change was found. Mayor McTague and John Bielenberg planned to push a Northern Pacific excursion to Deer Lodge for the Fourth of July with festivities including races games dancing and fireworks.
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Standard Deer Lodge
Mayor McTague
John Bielenberg
Butt
Deer Lodge
Butte
Montana
Kangaroo Court Rules Govern Deer Lodge Jail Inmates
Prisoners at the Deer Lodge county jail establish by laws approved by Sheriff Stocrar. Rules require baths on arrival and fines for money found, along with daily cleaning duties and controlled messes. The document outlines trial rights, punishments, and the jail officers elected by inmates, with provisions for hearings, juries, and legal representation.
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Deer Lodge
Kangaroo Court
Deer Lodge County
Stocrar
Kangaroo Esas
Postal Telegraph shows Pacific Cable to Hawaii launch
Anaconda manager Gallavin receives new commemorative telegraph blanks marking the Pacific telegraph cable opening to Hawaii Guam Manila and China. The design features an elliptical trademark depicting world routes and a tribute to John W Mackay.
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Gallavin
Postal Telegraph Company
Anaconda
Hawaii
Guam
Manila
China
Postal Telegraph Commercial Cable
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Asia
North America
John W. Mackay
Times
Ansewer
Madison Livestock Company files incorporation in Virginia City
The Madison Livestock Company filed articles of incorporation in Madison county. It plans buying selling feeding breeding and dealing in cattle horses sheep and other livestock with Twin Bridges as principal business location and Alberta Canada as an additional market. Capital stock is 100000 shares at 100 each with 50000 subscribed by J C Wigmore Reid Wilcomb Frank Foster M H Lott John Cleon Joseph Cleon E D Wilcomb J R Cochran Michael Joseph Mrs William Owsley Mrs S Cora Gilbert Miss Bessie Gilbert. Directors for three months include Frank Reid A J Wilcomb M H Lott J C Wigmore John Cj Con and Joseph Creon J R Cochran.
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Standard
Virginia City
Madison Livestock Company
Twin Bridges
Alberta
Canada
J. C. Wigmore
Reid & Wilcomb
Frank Foster
M. H. Lott
John Cleon
Joseph Cleon
E. D. Wilcomb
J. R. Cochran
Michael Joseph
William Owsley
Mre. S. Cora Gilbert
Bessie Gilbert
Frank Reid
A. J. Wilcomb
J. ¢. Wigmore
John ©. ¢Jcon
Joseph Creon
Home Park
Silver Star
Madison County
Big Increase Shown at the Assay Office
Helena dispatch reports June receipts at the U S assay office amounting to 1 66 . . 64. Of this sum Montana contributes 24 589.02. The fiscal year total ends June 30 shows 2 436 278.50, up 219 087.77 from last year. Gold and silver by region list Montana Idaho British Columbia and others with totals.
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Standard
Helena
United States Assay Office
Montana
Iseal
Montanma
Idaho
British Columbia
Sis
Census Agent Praises Montana Money Conditions
Vesper Morfin of Chippewa Falls an agent for Montana in the U S census bureau visits Virginia to study financial conditions. He surveys county records and plans to move to Butte after completing Madison county work. He voices surprise at Montana monetary health.
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Standard
Virginia
Vesper Morfin
Chippewa Falls
Montana
Agricultural Department
United States Census Bureau
Butte
Madison County
Prick Pear Hunt Club Plans Four Program of Speed Contests
At the state fair grounds northwest of Helena the Prick Pear Hunt club will stage four speed contests on the Fourth. All races are free except the final event, a two mile running race for Hunt club members only, for the club trophy.
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Helena
Prick
June Receipts At State Land Office Show Healthy Totals
June receipts at the state land office amount to 12 027.45, turned over to State Treasurer A H Barret by Assistant Register John P Lehmit. Funds allocated include School Income Fund, Permanent School Fund, University Bond Fund, State Dental and Sinking Funds, Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Capitol Building, School of Mines, Permanent Agricultural Complex Fund, totaling 11 9 0 0 0 .
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Standard
Helens
State Land Office
A. H. Barret
John P. Lehmit
Varius
Sion
State Reform School
Capitol Building
Hool of Mines
Gia
Oral
Two men charged with poisoning fish in Prickly Pear Creek
County Attorney reports in district court that Henry Winter and Louis Robrig are charged with using poison to kill fish in Prickly Pear Creek last week. Winter is held on a $1,000 bond and will plead. Robin Was is held on a $2 bond and pleaded not guilty before Judge Smith on July 8.
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Btanchard
Helena
Hi S Morning
District Court
Henry Winter
Louis Robrig
Prickly Pear Creek
Winter
Will
Robin
Smith
Considerable Work Done at City Hall Repair Project
City hall exterior repairs proceed with plasterers and sidewalk builders patching holes in cement walks and stone steps. Work should continue a few days to restore the hall to good condition. Cloak store offers, McRae & Co. shirts and Thaeson’s underwear advertised.
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Nam
Steuernagel
McRae & Co
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Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
W. Preach
Thaeson's
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Eecham
SU Lyon
ADS
Igendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Copper City Commercial Co
Wilson Bros
Ouc
Men’s Department
THE
Gramercy
Errefr
Tlen
Financial Statement
Deer Lodge Oenaree Siedenk
General Fund
Credit General Fund
Daly Bank and Trust Company
Anaconda Real Estate and InsUrance Company
Dade Furniture and Fixtures
Fis
Balanece
To Credit High School
Sile, Oo Ae
Delum & Hanne
Ev Aire
R. Clerk
Notleeton Stockholders
Allen Gold Mining Company
Prince’ Pal
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Board of Directors
W. H. Mahoney
Mont
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Ilggdene
Guaranty
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Cook Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
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A. Augendre
Parte
Liulte
Chichester
Mantica
Express
Munyon
Jewison
Gunn
Pampiier
Bosankoo
Philadelphia
Anaconda, Montana
Jonn S. Tiarshall
Mar
General Bank Ng Busess Transaetes
John R. Poole
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennett
F. &. Norbeck
Ass’t
Mill Creek
Premoh Gtleh
Board of Ammissioners
Phil
Greenan
Setice
Ior Mier
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Missoua
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