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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
8
In Butte a curious scene unfolds as a young man seeks the cheapest license at city hall. Clerks joke about dog licenses while noting west side water mains begin, with upgrades to streets and sewers underway. A separate coin haul story includes a Chinaman finding multiple gold pieces after a nickel drop, prompting laughter and speculation.
Reduced fares advertised for Balt lake and return July 1 Detroit and return July 12 and Baltimore and return July 14. Tickets valid via Salt Lake and Denver on the Overland Limited with one car change between Butte and Chicago. For sleeper reservations, contact Short Line ticket office 105 North Main Street Butte Montana. Wilson, General Agent. $15.00 a2.
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to incomplete records. The city of Butte retains the alley purchase at Renshaw Alley and the related pro rata assessments totaling about $10,000, plus ten years of accumulated interest, to be paid by the affected property owners. The decision marks the end of the suit, with the alley serving as a busy traffic route between Park Street and the southern territory.
Reading notes indicate mining activity in Bear Gulch district with veins described as wide. The report emphasizes the extent of ore-bearing fissures and potential for rich yields in the area.
Richard Hogsed reports from the Bear Gulch district that the Crevice prospect near the Kimberly Montana property will be developed by the Osborns and Chisholms. The Revenue mill is operating and more mills may start. Forest Queen shows high grade ore in a 90 foot vein. About 100 men are employed locally with Kimberly Montana company dominating work as weather improves.
The Oregon Short Line will sell round trip tickets July 15 and 17 from Butte to all stations between Shoshone and Weiser Idaho at one fare for the round trip and good for return by August 10. Rates available at the 105 North Main street Hutte Montana office of H O Wilson.
Receiver Joan S. Harris reports June balances of 208 ST2.84 in U S court accounts held by First National Bank. Receivership maintenance costs totaled 300 with 500 paid to the receiver. The appeal is in the U S circuit court in San Francisco over deeds to property from Larkin to Butte & Boston Mining. The court here found Larkin sane.
The Sanford company starts a multiweek engagement on Monday evening July 13 at Suttons Broadway theater with Sportlog Life. The play previously ran months in New York and Chicago, drawing top notices for Eliza Proctor Otis as Olive De Carteret and for Robert Willard and William Desmond in supporting roles. Miss brunette Earle and Miss Fatle are featured in the cast with period costumes planned.
Judge McClernan heard the motion by John Weston to strike parts of PV. Ryan's contest filing regarding who is entitled to the Silver How county clerk office. The court reserved decision until Monday after arguments on counting discrepancies and alleged misrecorded votes by canvassing boards and election staff.
Rev Father Mullaly recently ordained in Baltimore by Cardinal Gibbons will celebrate his first solemn high mass at St. Lawrence church Walkerville tomorrow. Father Ryan and Father Batens assist. Mullaly will preach his first sermon and give priestly blessing after mass. He plans to begin missionary work in Tennessee in August.
A stray editorial extols the value of daily newspapers for small advertisers. It argues that bold, well-planned ads boost business, encourage staff input, and drive growth, urging readers to invest as much as possible and study audience needs for success.
Beginning June 12 the Northern Pacific offers a round trip from Butte to Mammoth Hot Springs with board and lodgings in Livingston and in the park for 15 dollars. Tickets for train No. 14 go on sale each Friday and are valid for return on No. 13 the following Mondays. For full details contact W H Merriman, General Agent.
The Northern Pacific offers an excursion to Seattle and return for 25.06. Tickets are not valid on the North Coast Limited. Return must be completed within 10 days. For details and sleeping car reservations contact W. H. Merriman, General Agent.
Round trip fare listed at 52 50 for travel on July 12 and 13 with return on August 15. For details contact W Rh medch at 43 North Main Street Bulte.
On July 12 and 15 the Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets from Montana common points to Detroit Michigan at the low rate of 52.50 for the Epworth league convention. Final return limit August 18. For full information call or write W H Merriman Gen Agent.
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