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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
3
Night Chief O'Brien investigates a supposed city hall ghost in Anaconda with Janitor James McFeely as a key figure. A tapping in a cell leads to the reveal that McFeely was knocking nails from his shoes, fueling jokes of a Spiritualist convention. No further nocturnal sightings followed.
Edwin Owens Towne presents Too Rich to Marry at the Margaret theater soon. The London Drury Lane hit drew overflowing crowds and strong praise, with New York critics calling it the hit of two continents.
The Masonic lodge of Anaconda joined St Mark's Episcopal services held yesterday in honor of St John’s Day. Rev Alfred Brown preached on Hebrews 8.5 and contrasted Moses on the mountain with Israel’s calf worship, praising Freemasonry for promoting light, truth, and brotherly harmony. Ridgley Peckover and E Pickell sang, while Brown urged building an unseen temple by elevating intellect energy and affections.
Merchants advertise repairs and sales across Greig's Odson's Hammerslough's and Shields blocks. Deals include twenty and twenty five percent discounts at Adams Department Store and Strain's menswear. Obituary and police news mix with rental ads and funeral notices for local residents.
A catalog note highlights a large assortment of men’s accessories including suspenders belts and underwear. The listing emphasizes a broad range of hose styles suitable for various outfits and occasions.
A collage of notices reports injuries at work and hospital care. Strain's department store advertises half price men and boys shirts corduroy pants and sample lines while mentioning through sleeping car service on the Great Northern. Masons meet at Friendship hall. Also ads for muslin underwear ladies hose tailor suits and screen doors and windows.
Henry Early, recovering at St. Ann's hospital after an appendicitis operation, shows steady improvement. The boy accused Peter Marron of choking him at Mountain View park last week, though some say Early participated in a foot race earlier that day. Dr. T J McKenzie reports lower temperature and easier rest.
The Race Track Mining and Milling company invites bids to haul ore from Danielsville mines to Race Track siding for loading onto cars there. Bids must be received by July 1. The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Communications to Thomas Daniels, Danielsville, via Anaconda. Frank Jones. Richard Lacoursre. Thomas Daniels.
Police hold three men on suspicion in a lard theft from Montana Dressed Meat Co. A. Myers is charged with taking lard and released on bond after authorities found it in his warehouse. Hanson and Thomas, arrested on the same charge, remain jailed as court proceedings loom with potential new revelations.
A Scandinavian Brotherhood picnic at Mountain View park drew hundreds from Anaconda and Butte. The day featured moving picture entertainment and a concert by the Glee Club of Butte, with ideal weather and enjoyable attractions throughout the event.
The article describes a moving picture show by Professor Levy at the vaudeville theater and a kinethescope Bull fight at the same venue. In the evening locals enjoyed dancing at the park pavilion and moonlit walks along park paths. The picnic, organized by the Anaconda Scandinavian Brotherhood, is praised for its orderly conduct.
June to August rail rates list round trip prices to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Omaha St Joseph Council Bluffs Kansas City and Chicago $42 others $53.50 St Louis $49.50. 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 reservations and info from Agent Butte Anaconda & Pacific Railway Anaconda Montana.
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