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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
4
Anaconda area shows signs of ancient volcanic activity with geysers near iron mines and basaltic rocks. Scientists note past eruptions in Bitterroot region and plan summer studies to map geologic history around Anaconda.
Tailor made suits advertised with union label. Thueson located at 504 East Park Avenue offers ready to wear and custom fittings with price starting at sixteen dollars.
City uses both new sprinkling wagons on streets with favorable wind conditions. Wagon No 1 was tested yesterday after several days of operation with Wagon No 2 already in service.
An old advertising testimonial extols Paine's Celery Compound as a miracle para to save those facing nervous prostration, sleeplessness, and weakened blood. It cites a Pittsburg union leader who claims weight gain and renewed vigor after using the remedy during strike times and stress.
A report states Newbro's Herpicide has a yearlong laboratory basis and claims to cure baldness prevent hair loss and eradicate dandruff by destroying the scalp germ causing these conditions. The ad asserts the product is the only remedy capable of removing the cause and thus the effects.
The sprinklers worked well in the afternoon heat. Street Commissioner Brolin warns against riding on wagon backs but expects little trouble, noting boys have already crowded the rear space out of reach of water.
Mountain View park management plans new features including a 700 area. Two bears are already there with more animals expected. A Thursday pavilion dance with the Anaconda band is planned, with excursion trains at 7:30 8:18 and 9 depart and 11:30 return.
Anaconda experienced a hot day with 86 degrees in the afternoon and 68 by night. Merchants sold straw hats and summer wear as ice cream and sodas flowed, while the Weather Bureau forecast cooler conditions later.
Mike Pirotta and John Straus appeared before Acting Police Judge Quane on a disturbing the peace charge after an incident at the depot. Pirotta was discharged. Straus paid a $5 fine after admitting intoxication.
A. R. Chase was discharged from custody and will not face trial for passing counterfeit money. Police released him with County Attorney Duffy’s advice after his arrest Saturday night for giving a counterfeit half dollar to James Hamilton’s grocery store clerk. Chase said he did not know the coin was fake and his claim of being a locomotive engineer was later confirmed.
The Pennsylvania lines will on Sunday June 15 inaugurate a 20 hour through service between Chicago and New York. The new train known as The Pennsylvania Special will depart Chicago daily at 12 o'clock noon. For details contact H R Dering assistant general passenger agent 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
Stage and Conrad dissolve their hardware business with Mr Stage to run the enterprise alone and Mr L Conrad retiring after building a leading local firm from a small shop through steady growth. Conrad may take a short vacation before seeking new ventures.
An advertisement features testimonials from Robert Simpkins and R. M. Baker praising Peruna for curing catarrh and appendicitis related issues. Simpkins credits the remedy for ending years of stomach pain and poor sleep after a doctor recommended surgery. Baker claims Peruna rebuilt a broken body and improved overall health after costly ineffectual treatments.
The Scandinavian Brotherhood invites bids to operate ice cream fruit and confectionery stands lunch counter bar and games at a June 22 picnic in Mountain View Park. Bids may be rejected. Kids must be in by June 14 and cash in advance on notice of acceptance. Communications to 806 East Fifth Street. By order of committee. H J Hanson Chairman.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena reports the Mary Ann Hurley and Patrick O'Neill dispute. The relator seeks an amended return and service of a copy of the bill of costs. The hearing is scheduled for Monday June 16 at 10 a.m. before the supreme court.
Notes recount Eleonore Prechaska born Potsdam March 1 1783 daughter of a sergeant raised in a military orphanage. She enlisted as August Renz in the Lutzwow corps during 1813 conflicts, served as drummer, was mortally wounded at Gehrde forest, and several monuments honor her in Dannenberg and Potsdam.
Round trip tickets offered to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Omaha St Joseph Council Bluffs and Kansas City at 42 Chicago and intermediate points and return 53 50 St Louis and intermediates 49 50 Other west of Chicago rates May 28 to June 9 San Francisco 50 Los Angeles 60 July 4 5 6 St Paul Minneapolis 34 50 Aug 4 to 9 San Francisco 50 Los Angeles 60 Berth reservation and other information call or write Agent Butte Anaconda & Pacific railway Anaconda Mont
Cahoon and Gilleland operate a stage service between Anaconda and Danielsville with transfers available. The stage departs Mondays and Wednesdays from Giles Brownell’s livery at 9 o’clock.
The Montana Supreme Court sustains the Fergus county clerk's appeal noting the proper remedy is by motion in the proper court. It reverses and remands, holding there was a plain speedy adequate remedy at law without mandamus.
A correspondent critiques common mispronunciations and spelling errors in English words. It cites failures in pronouncing words like pronounciation, Giberalter, Heighith, Febuary, isthmus, aerated, diphtheria, and perplexing examples for foreigners. It recalls Freeman's view on Berkshire, Derby, and clerk, noting regional shifts toward original forms and Scots variants.
An elderly grave-digger in Philadelphia laments low wages and long hours. He says funerals are scarce in bracing weather, leading to near-starvation and idle days, and he urges a law to pay by salary rather than by the job to curb desperation.
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