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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
5
Officials of the Montana Jockey Club deny rumors there will be no racing this year in Anaconda and promise an official statement from Manager Laurence soon. The piece previews a lively track scene with turf slang and betting terms that will accompany the upcoming races.
The Margaret theater in Anaconda plans an array of attractions for the coming season. Aug 20 features Chauncey Olcott in Garrett O Magh with original NY scenery and cast. Aug 21 offers Santanelli hypnotist and vaudeville acts. September promises comic opera by Boston Lyrics and Wilbur Kirwin, plus attractions like A Runaway Girl Sporting Life and In Old Kentucky.
The Anaconda group returning from the Woodmen excursion to Missoula was not blamed on the B A P and Northern Pacific railroads but on a misunderstanding by the excursionists. Before trains left Missoula advance notice required the last section, which some ignored, leading to the noted disruption.
The final section arrived at Stuart at 3 a.m. after an unforeseen accident delay. It met the B. A. & P. train and Anaconda passengers were brought to the city. If B. A. & P. had known of Anaconda travelers waiting at Stuart, a special train could have been run for their accommodation.
The Butte Mining and Development Co lists Hon. Lee Mantle as president and James H. Lynch as vice president. Fayette Harrington serves as treasurer, W. W. McDowell as secretary, with George H. Robinson James A. Talbott and Lt. Gov. A. E. Spriggs among the directors and advisers.
Anaconda lodge No. 22 A Q O U W held a highly successful meeting at Friendship hall last evening. Twelve new members were initiated, bringing the lodge’s total to 260 with 41 additions over the past year. Preparations were made for 200 delegates arriving in September for the grand lodge meeting. Deputy Grand Master Sam Nicholson announced he will depart for Helena today.
Mr James H Lynch vice president and Mr W W McDowell secretary of the Butte Mining and Development company are in the city and available at the Montana hotel for several days. Stockholders in Anaconda and their friends may learn about the company properties by calling on Lynch and McDowell.
Joseph Sullivan, serving nine years for first degree assault in Helena, seeks a gubernatorial pardon after his mother and supporters including Chief Justice Brantley and ex-Secretary Hogan petitioned. Sullivan, once a reputable Anaconda worker, admits to participating in a saloon hold up during a drinking spree. the bartender was shot, and his co-defendant fled.
A bold hold up occurred at 3:20 am at the Buffet restaurant on East Park Avenue Anaconda. The robber entered through the ladies entrance, took about 100 dollars from the cash register, and fled via the back door with a large gun keeping staff at bay. A well dressed young man in a light overcoat and brown derby hat was seen, but description remained limited.
Train fare from Anaconda to Butte and return set at 1.59 dollars with race track admission. Morning departure 11 15 and return 6 40. A second option 1.00 dollar round trip with cycle track admission, depart 5 40 and return 11 15. Tickets on sale daily only on specified trains.
Captain Turner notes dramatic changes at Silver Lake as roads are moved and banks leveled. Inlets and outlets altered by creeks and Washoe Company dam are raising water levels, leaving cabins on dry land now surrounded by two to three feet of water. Measurements show the lake over a mile long and half a mile wide with depths from 10 to 120 feet.
The Bi metallic company finishes a seven and a half foot long wooden bridge four miles above the lake over Flint Creek. Stone-filled wooden cribs support the structure on the main Philipsburg road, praised as a major improvement for travelers compared with the old crossing.
Stock is selling now at 1.50 per share with par value 5.00. Prospective value projected to 16.00 within twelve months. Call on Messrs. Lynch and McDowell at the Montana hotel to view maps and obtain a copy of their prospectus.
In Deer Lodge Montana two prominent residents, Colonel Aylesworth and Robert G Humber, fought over a liquor license dispute. The men exchanged blows with chairs and fists, leaving Humber bleeding and Aylesworth winded before County Commissioner W T Keuhn intervened.
John Ewliswick sought confinement in the county jail claiming destitution and danger of losing reason. Justice Quane sent him to jail for rest and observation as authorities review his mental state and locate his brother in town.
The Deer Lodge County Retail Liquor Dealers association elected officers for a six month term at yesterday's meeting. President John Wegener. vice president George Ehler. treasurer Charles Bertsch. secretary James Hicks. trustees M. Lavin and W. Ehler. Gustave Nissem, state secretary, delivered the keynote address.
In Anaconda burglars opened front doors with a skeleton key to Cress drug store and J. W. Collins wholesale liquor store on Monday night. The drug store lost $30 from the cash drawer. the liquor store was untouched. Night Chief O'Brien pursues the culprits.
In Boise Idaho on July 23 the Anaconda team won 3 to 1 in a brisk contest. Boise players battled hard but could not match the visitors pace and accuracy.
Readers from Montana Idaho Illinois Wyoming praise Herpicide for dandruff control and stopping hair loss. James C Rowe Livingston Mont says the product cured dandruff and halted hair fall. Orange McCombs St Anthony Idaho notes scalp cleaning and glossy hair.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Magdalena Fisher deceased asks claims with vouchers within months at 714 East Park avenue Anaconda Deer Lodge MT. Also bids for picnic privileges at Mountain View park to be awarded by Butte clerks union and stenos union with a 10 percent certified check. County tax equalization board will meet Mondays and Tuesdays until August 12. Anaconda baseball notes: home team defeated 3 to 1 with Burns and Storey for Anaconda and Sebree Berkley for Boise.
Will Slim Morrison, who fired three shots at a rival for a Mainville woman's affection, was arraigned on second degree assault. He pleaded not guilty and, in default of a 320 bond, was remanded to the county jail awaiting a hearing before Justice Quane at 11 a.m.
Water right Victor Hory and others filed notice of the appropriation of Lost creek water for irrigation purposes. Deed transfer records show Fred W. and Martha D. Peck to Gustaf A. Fredell for lot 4 block 92 Anaconda priced at 1400 dollars.
A brief promotional note cites Dezel at 405 E Park with mining stock figures. It claims Butte & Boston and Butte Mining and Development share prices rose from $2.00 to about 60 times higher, urging readers to invest now at $1.50 per share.
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