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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 21 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates listed on application.
The column lists numerous visitors and residents in Butte including Charles Swartz in Helens Fred Orton and Montana Music Co. A. D. Smith of Anaconda, Walter Cooper of Bozeman, W. B. Swain of Spokane, A. J. Vance of Great Falls, Dr. G. A. Chevigny, and others. It mentions local businesses, hotel guests at the Finlen and Thornton, social visits, road to Dillon, Miss Victolo's eastern trip, and upcoming trains. Also notes about magazines at P. O. News Stand and a railroad line proposal involving T. E. Gibbon and Senator Clark backers.
Travel offer cites Ia 279.50 to New York and return via The Milwaukee with sales on July 390, Aug. 6 and 3. Rate valid to Montreal Atlantic City and several shore resorts. Tickets usable on the Pioneer Limited, the famed train of the world. For details contact W. B. Ere Northwestern passenger agent J. Paul.
The Illinois secretary of state wires plans to attend the International Mining Congress, urging Montana to prepare a proper display. Illinois delegates include H N Taylor, L P Friestedt, T A Lemmon, Robert Mather, William Brown, and Gov. Richard Yates among others.
A series of love affairs ends in violence as Foisy assaults Blanche after failing to win Mamie. He breaks a window at Mamie’s home, then turns on Blanche, breaking another window and attempting to smother her with a mattress as police arrive. Blanche is badly battered.
The B A P Ry offers 80 cent round trip from Butte to Mountain View for the Catholic Order of Foresters picnic at Mountain View park on Sunday July 30. N C B A Father Batens branch hosts a grind ball at Hibemia hall Friday evening July 18 with admission 50 cents and ladies 25 cents. Richard Ridgely a New York baritone presents a song recital at Hirschfelds studio Saturday evening July 19, with Mrs W B Hamilton soprano George Greenwood pianist and Mrs Charles Clark accompanist.
A social dance at Hibernia hall sponsored by the Ladies' Benevolent association drew a jolly crowd. The Dillon Orchestra provided music with Stella O'Donnell on piano and Francis Dillon on violin. The local group has 68 members, 65 active, with insurance from $500 to $1,000. President is Miss Agnes Murphy and past president is Mrs Dee. Meetings occur twice monthly.
The Northern Pacific offers a July 25 special rate from Butte to Yellowstone Park and return for 39 dollars valid five and a half days. The package includes rail fare Butte to Cinnabar and back, lodging and breakfast in Livingston both ways, stage and hotel expenses in the Park. A cheaper weeklong outing than usual 57 dollars, with limited spaces. reserve early to secure a place.
E. G. Smith and G. W. Fisher, ranch land owners south of the city near the Lakeview house, have fenced off an old county road crossing their land. Neighbors complained to the county commissioners and met with Smith who offered to reopen the road if damaged and fence costs were paid and cattle underpass provided. Commissioners rejected the offer and sent the matter to the road supervisor.
Dave Cosgran is older than 18, making him ineligible for reform school and subject to jail. His mother sought a venue change and reform placement, but Deputy Lynch said the penitentiary is the proper place for someone his age. The case includes a divorce proceeding and a notice of train fares from Butte to San Francisco and Los Angeles with travel details.
Third year begins Tuesday September 9 1902 at Montana State School of Mines Butte Mont. Catalogues and terms available from the school address. Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main street offers reduced railway tickets to Anaconda and intermediate stations. Time card and freight rate information provided.
Special excursion train leaves Montana Union depot at 8 30 Sunday and runs through to Alder then returns by 6 p m The round trip rates include Butte to Pipestone 190 Butte to Whitehall 150 Butte to Twin Bridges 150 Butte to Sheridan 200 Butte to Alder 200 Stage connects at Alder to Virginia City for arrivals and departures
Fares shown include Butte to Pipestone and return 1.00 Butte to Lime Spur and return 2.00 Butte to Twin Bridges and return 2.00 Butte to Sheridan and return 2.30 Butte to Alder and return 2.30 Butte to Pony and return 2.70 Butte to Bonita and return 4.00 Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday good to return following Mondays Butte to Deer Lodge and return 1.00 Good going Sunday mornings return same day
A. C. Campbell, a miner, is treated at St. James hospital after a fall of earth at the Gagnon mine around 10 yesterday morning. He was on the ninth floor of the 400 level when the ground gave way. Doctors now believe he sustained only a back strain, after initial fears of internal injuries.
Fred Foisy faced four charges in police court after assaulting two women, Blanche and Mamie Brooks, and breaking windows on Mercury street. He pled guilty with his attorney Ed Booth, and Judge Boyle and City Attorney Lamb agreed to a lenient fine of 35 dollars.
Five and one half days in the park with fast trips to Livingston and return. Includes stage and hotel expenses within the park. Provides the cheapest option for a week long visit.
Solomon L. Tebeau a wagon maker was discharged in Justice Arnold's court after claiming he bought a carriage from a colored scavenger and sold it to Langlois' livery stable. No witness proved nonprocurement, and the case was dismissed.
The Oregon Short Line will run a second popular excursion from Butte to Salt Lake on Saturday July 19. Tickets valid only on 2:05 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. trains, with return within 10 days. Reserve berths at city ticket office 105 North Main Street, Butte, Mont. H. O. Wilson General Agent.
Call on Orton Bros at 219 North Main Street Butte for best value pianos and organs. They offer a selection and personalized service to fit budget and needs.
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