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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1902
Page
5
Geologists and residents report evidence of a vast subterranean river beneath Anaconda with a large coal body beneath water. Wells overflow, springs abound, and local oyster finds bolster the theory. The idea persists amid ongoing speculation and curious investigations.
editorial from Thuesons and The Jolly Elk defends Spokane lodge No. 228 amid Actor Neill controversy. It defends fair treatment in initiation, criticizes Neill for public remarks, and jokes that he talked too much drawing public and press reactions.
Miss Veronica Corrigan hosted about 40 friends at her home on Maple Street for a 9th birthday party. The afternoon featured games and music with refreshments served and many handsome presents given to the celebrant.
Townspeople in Deer Lodge valley discuss the discovered body in the Deer Lodge river between Warm Springs and Race Track. Residents question natural death, note the corpse looked to have been in the water long, and consider river flooding as a possible cause.
The Anaconda school board studied eight plans for a new high school, narrowing to three sets for next Monday’s decision. Favoring J H Kent Helena M D Kern Butte and Link Carter Butte they anticipate site selection on South Main and a building cost not exceeding 58000 dollars including site purchase and furnishing. Ground breaking will follow site and plan selection with completion aimed before the next term.
Reports from Salt Lake City say Montana B P O F plans a grand display at the Elks national convention in Salt Lake City next August. About 1,800 Montana Elks may attend with mobilization at Butte on Aug 10, and committees set for badges paraphernalia and transport.
Frank Smith pleaded guilty to petit larceny after taking a valise with clothing from a Main street saloon. Judge Kennedy ordered 30 days in county jail, noting Smith’s two months of little work. The owner received the valise back.
An advertisement extolls Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the best medicine for infants guarding against pneumonia. It notes no opium, universal cures, and rapid relief for coughs and croup when used early. Sold by multiple Butte druggists and common druggists. Also promotes Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets as easier to take and stomach regulating.
Thousands of eastern people will take advantage of the cheap rates to the northwest in effect every day in March and April. If you have any friends who might be induced to come west, send me their names, and I will have our representatives look them up, furnish them advertising matter, reserve their berths and see that they have a quick and comfortable trip. H. B. SEGUR, General Agent, Burlington route, Billings, Mont.
One hundred dozen novelty cotton shirt waists go on sale Monday morning. Shown are heavy cotton materials suitable for immediate wear and urged for early purchase before selection declines.
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