This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
An aged prospector known as Bolin or Charles Brodrick, found dying in a North Main Street saloon, died at City Hall. Deer Lodge County buried him at public expense. Coroner Hughes plans to inspect the mine dump and ore, warning locals to stay away until property is turned over to the public administrator.
The notice lists round trip, reduced fares to multiple western points from Butte and Anaconda. Examples include St Louis 49 50 and Chicago 42 with return routes via Minneapolis St Paul and other intermediate cities. Other marked travels include San Francisco 50 and Los Angeles 60 with dates from May 28 to June 9 and July 4 6 to St Paul Minneapolis. For reservations contact the Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway agent in Anaconda Montana.
Stuart Kehoe a juvenile bell hop at the Montana hotel performed a brave act yesterday freeing four companions trapped in an elevator at the top of its shaft. The incident ended without serious danger to those involved.
Four bell boys riding to the third floor were trapped when an elevator failed to stop and plunged to the top of the shaft. Kehoe climbed up to the roof and descended a fire escape to free his companions, after which repairs were begun. Also noted is a summer social by the Ladies Aid of the Swedish Lutheran church at the Scandinavian Union church on Friday June 13 at 8 p.m. with refreshments for 2 cents.
Nick Steffani was jailed for 90 days by Justice of the Peace Quane after a Lake Park picnic sighting. Constable Rentz pursued him following suspicions raised by his behavior near Mrs. Knudson’s group. The court lamented not imposing a longer term given prior police scrutiny of Steffani’s conduct in Anaconda.
The school board will meet to interview contractors concerning the construction of a new school building. Proceedings will review bids and project scope to select a preferred firm.
President FitzPatrick announced a meeting to review bonds issued for the new high school and the contractors work on the building. The Walker investigation will not be the focus, but contract and specifications concerns with Dolan & Hammil may be addressed with in city presence.
A quiet wedding united Thomas Beat and Eva L. Ackilin yesterday at 420 Hickory Street. Rev. Setzer of Anaconda Baptist church officiated. witnesses were relatives and intimate friends. The couple will reside in Centennial Valley and received many gifts.
Elmer Pickett faces a two o'clock hearing before Justice Quane for striking Foreman O'Brien with a rock after being refused permission to drink on the job. The blow to the head required stitches and stemmed from Pickett's alleged rush of beer during work hours.
At the regular meeting of Union No. 8S on Thursday night June 12 officers will be elected for the ensuing term. G. FE. TAYLOR, President.
Miss Amanda Moore of Marshall Texas reports long standing dyspepsia improved after using Peruana. She details severe catarrh and cold effects, saying three bottles restored her health, enabled hearty eating, and she gained twelve pounds.
A Milton Iowa man credits Peruna with curing his wife’s three year stomach illness after three doctors failed. He describes severe weight loss and near bed rest, saying she now does housework and is regaining weight. He says Peruna saved her life and invites others to seek Dr Hartman’s free advice.
Mountain View park hosts a gala tonight with special management arrangements. A concert features the band and dancers will be duly cared for. Special excursion trains will operate to and from the park in the evening.
Mary Neuman was arrested by Officer Fitzpatrick on a petit larceny charge for taking clothing from Jim Laundry’s room. A high silk hat was said to be destroyed among the missing items. She is due to be tried before Justice of the Peace Quane this afternoon.
N Knudson of Danielsville reports a large work force is building a road into the Race Track Creek mining camp. He says the route will be finished soon, enabling faster buckboard travel and ore hauling once repaired, funded by the mine owners.
The committee invites bids to operate ice cream fruit confectionery lunch counter bar and games at the Scandinavian Brotherhood picnic on June 22 at Mountain View park. Bids must be in by June 14 with cash in advance on notice of acceptance. Communications to 806 Fast Fifth Street. Hanson chairman.
The Pennsylvania lines will start a 20 hour through service between Chicago and New York on Sunday June 15. The new train, named The Pennsylvania Special, will depart Chicago at 12 noon daily with up to date equipment. For details contact H R Dering assistant general passenger agent at 248 South Clark Street Chicago.
The Sutton company continues to draw strong audiences at the Margaret, earning hearty applause as the bill changes nightly. Last night "Uncle Josh Whitcomb" impressed, and tonight "The Circus Girl" is billed as the attraction, with prices proving popular.
Reports from the military information bureau summarize British losses and expenditures in the South Africa war. Estimates place annual army costs around £40 million and total U.S. dollar losses near $500 million for 32 months, with about 100 000 killed or wounded. The record lists 4 086 officers and 91 593 men killed or missing, and notes the Spion Kop disaster among the heaviest defeats. It also discusses artillery versus rifle effectiveness and the limited impact of lyddite on earthworks.
Anaconda police report a thief forced open the dog pound and released all the dogs. Chief Taylor arranged a new lock and will inspect the gate twice daily to prevent future tampering.
James Flick, 25, was working at the Washoe smelter converter when his left hand was caught in a machine. Surgeons amputated the little finger and the adjacent finger at St Anns hospital. He endured great pain with calm strength, hospital sisters noting his unusual composure.
Mrs A A McMillan expresses gratitude to all who helped during her husband’s illness and death and especially thanks Modern Woodmen of America for their kindness during the last rites.
An advertisement states deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness, often from catarrh, and promotes a $100 reward for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
W. J. White sues Gold Coin Mining & Milling Company. Property to be sold July 5 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse front door Anaconda Montana. Undivided one eighth in Hagle placer claim and several quartz and placer claims including Bob Cat White Rose Gold Cat Star Light Pine Squirrel in Georgetown mining district. Dated June 12, 1992. Sheriff D. H Morgan signs for John Conley.
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Black deceased to creditors and claimants. Claimants must file with vouchers within four months after first publication at room 1 bank building Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. JOHN W BLACK administrator dated May 28 1902 Anaconda Montana.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.