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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1903

Page

5

Anaconda Group Plans Memorial Day Observance

The Anaconda post of the Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish American War Veterans map Memorial day activities. Committees from both groups will organize services, a schoolchild parade, and joint participation with city societies. They plan to escort the president to Butte and attend a sermon at the Episcopal church.

Anaconda Grand Army of the Republic Butte G .R Richmond Thornton T. C. Davidson John Marchion H. F. Errett E. Golder E. A. Waterbury T. J. Ward T. ¢. Davidson George Spiers

City Smeltermen Face Local Team At Old Park

A 3 PM baseball game today at the old park pits the smeltermen against a city picked team. The contest features fast players, a large crowd expected, and free admission. Weather forced the move from Mountain View park. All top city players will play.

Old Ball Park Mountain View Park

Anaconda Club Shoot Draws Large Visitor Interest

A crowded Anaconda club shoot is anticipated with many visitors expected to attend. Local organizers say the event should attract a broad turnout and showcase regional marksmen skills.

Guns From Several Towns Set For Anaconda Shoot

The Anaconda Rod and Gun club hosts a big shooting day at its grounds with participants claimed from Butte Dillon Livingston Helena Great Falls Fort Benton and Stockett. Six events start at 11 am with lunches on site and prizes including added money and Blue Rocks at two cents deducted from the purse.

Anaconda Red and Gun Club Butte Dillon Livingston Helena Great Falls Huse Fort Benton Campbell Stockett Anaconda Rod and Gun Club D. D. Twohy Confarr

Hendricks KO ends Corbett dominance in famous bout

Hendricks finally exploited a careless opening after Corbett’s blow, landing a vicious right that sent the champion to his knees. The knockout earned Hendricks London fame as the man who knocked Corbett down, despite Corbett’s claim of being sunken.

Hendricks Corbett London

Local notices and social events in Anaconda

Community notices report social dances and musical events at Turner hall and Woodman hall. Pianos sold at Lyman's. Stage's screens sold and an Ophthalmometer offered. Funeral services announced for John H. Kane. flag delivered for county courthouse. various residents on visits, trips, and illness.

Lawyers Lose The Game Courthouse Team

The courthouse team overwhelmed the lawyers with decisive play and strong defense. Uwe Pire led the surge driving to key baskets and forcing turnovers while the lawyers struggled to match pace and execution.

Tolan Expert Pitcher Leads Courthouse Team In Cold Day Game

In near zero weather the lawyers and courthouse players staged a real game in the vacant lot in front of the courthouse. John J. Tolan pitched effectively for the lawyers while Judge Hendricks led the courthouse squad at second base and claimed readiness to challenge a major league team for money or gate receipts.

John 3. Tolan Pacific National League Tolan Judge Hendricks

Ben Hendricks in Swedish comedy tied to boxing history

Amusements note Ben Hendricks stars in Ole Olson at the Margaret theater next Saturday. He is an avid sports fan and amateur boxer who once knocked down Jim Corbett in a stage exhibition. Corbett later used Hendricks as a stand in when Donaldson failed to appear at Drury Lane, showcasing Corbett’s boxing skill amid a foggy London scene.

Ben Hendricks Ole Olson Margaret Theater Jim” Corbett Mr. Hendricks Corbett England Professor Donaldson Drury Lane Theater London Donaldson Jack Hendricks

The Washington Opens In Seattle With Presidential Visit Ahead

The Washington hotel in Seattle opened May 15 1903 and will host the U S president during a two day visit starting May 23. James A Moore leads Moore Investment Co responsible for the project with 250 daylight rooms and 100 private baths plus a famed dimine room. Manager De L Harbaugh renowned from the Lafayette and the Montana supervises operations aiding travelers with seasoned culinary service.

United States Seattle Washington Seattle Harbor Puget Sound Cascades Olympics Mt. Raimler Mt. Baker Union Green Lakes James A Moore Moore Investment Co Youngs Boston West Hotel Minneapolis de L Harbaugh Middle West Lafayette Minnetonka Montana Anaconda

Cable Lease Mining Co Sells 3000 Bushels Charcoal Deal

Cable Mont based company sets contract for about 3000 bushels of charcoal with terms to be applied at the office in Cable. The notice outlines a leasing and purchase arrangement by Cable Lease Mining Co.

Cable Mont Cable Lease Mining CO

Boulder Notes: Local figures travel and wedding news

Mrs. D. Hoopes and daughter plan a Dillon concert engagement at Selway park with Mrs. Crowell. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hammer of Butte visited at R. A. Hammer’s home. Sharp Graves, new to the area, went to Harlowton to start a job after visiting Judge M. H. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bessette of Butte honeymooning at the springs after a Butte wedding Tuesday.

D. Hoopes Crowell Dillon Selway Park J. G. Hammer Butte Mr. Hammer R. A. Hammer Sharp Graves Washington, D. C M. H. Parker Harlowton Charles Bessette Tuesay

Chamberlain remedies praised by customers and doctors

A Lineville Alabama trader touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as curing a six month cough after two bottles were sold. Other ads claim Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets ease laxatives, with a speaker praising the product for its mild action and appetite boost. Wilton Junction resident E H Waldron credits Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with curing years of rheumatic pain and stiff joints, noting long relief.

Haynes Parker & Co Lineville Ala E. H. Waldron Wilton Junction Iowa Chamberlain

Coin Holder Pendant Tops Trinket Trend For Season

The Brooklyn Eagle notes novelty coin holders as the season’s pendant trend. Variants imitate a walnut shape in gun metal, silver or gold, sometimes with gems, dangling from a long chain, capable of holding discreet coins or fare. A second pendant conceals a tiny puff and mirror for touch ups.

Brooklyn Eagle Milady

Tapestry covered jewel boxes evoke delicate Wateau style

Spring introduces tapestry covered jewel boxes, handkerchief caps and dressing table baskets with dainty, restrained designs. Soft pastel tapestrey and lining in blue or pink harmonize, while silver knobs and fastenings in French gray give a refined, artistic finish.

Wateau

Endorsed Herpicide praised by users nationwide

Testimonials from Fe H Lyons in New York Dr J H Bush in Toledo Mrs Barkey in Chadron and R S Coleman in Ann Arbor endorse Newbro s Herpicide for dandruff and hair loss. Sold by druggists with a 106 cent sample offer from the Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan.

FE. H. Lyons New York N. Y J. H. Bush Toledo Ohio Newbro Coleman Ann Arbor, Mich Herpiche Co Detroit Mich

Weather delays court house game set for rematch

A three base hit turned into a home run by a fumble gave the courthouse team a 26 to 6 win, but the game was closer in substance. With warmer weather a rematch is expected soon as both sides improve their play.

Last Dillon social events and club notes

May 16 report from Dillon describes the Happy Hours dancing party at Dart hall, Wuchre club at Mrs. Besly’s home, St James guild meeting, Theta club guests at the Mauldin residence, Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Mudd’s, Shakespeare club year end with officers elected, Mrs. Fulwin Norris president, Mrs. D Hooker vice president, Miss Alice Chambers secretary and treasurer. Also notes Mrs. Cochran’s return from Illinois and travel plans, and Mrs. Conway’s trip to Virginia City for her sister Nina Wiles wedding on June 4 with groom Paul Milford Adams, pastor of the M E church.

Theta Club Featherly Mauldin Idaho Street The Baptist Church George Mudd Shakespeare Club Henry IV Fulwin Norris D. Hooker Alice Chambers James Cochrane Illinois Grasshopper Frank Conway Virginia City Nina Wiles Paul Milford Adams Adams M. E. Church A. S. Kife

Banking notice of capital and officers

Capital one hundred thousand dollars. General banking business to be transacted. Accounts solicited. Correspondence invited. John R. Toole president, M B Greenwood vice president, Louis V. Bennett cashier, F C Norbeck assistant cashier.

John R. Toole M. B. Greenwood Louis V. Bennett F. C. Norbeck Ass’t

Fischer's School of Music Opens Summer Term May First

Summer term begins May 1 at Fischer's School of Music offering thorough instruction in Piano Violin Mandolin Viola and Cello with programs for beginners and advancing students.

Prominent visitors and short stays noted in Dillon scene

Relatives and friends pass through Dillon and nearby towns during a wintry period with guests staying in homes of Passmore Atwater Hoker Selway Lindfors Estes Nesley Sharkey Stolle, and others. Local residents travel to Great Falls Rochester Glendale Caldwell Blackfoot Lima and Butte on various errands and visits.

Canada Grace Graueter Argenta Dillon EB. J. Passmore Richard Atwater Helena D. Hoker James Selway Andrew Lindfors B. Wheeler Blackfoot Idaho John G. Willia John Cosgrove Lima John Baker Robert BB. Smith Butte J. B. McKinney Dilon Lumber Company

Tenant complains of rats in cellar at $174 rent

Tenant angrily demands action for a cellar full of rats. Landford responds calmly that nothing can be done for the price, noting the $174 monthly rent.

Landford

School District Seeks Bonds for Deer Lodge County

sealed proposals are invited by the secretary of the board of school trustees for District No 10 Deer Lodge County Montana to purchase thirteen bonds totaling 3000.00 dollars dated June 1 1903 each 1000 dollars payable in 20 years redeemable after 10 years interest not exceeding 5 percent semiannual payments bids must include a 100.00 dollar certified check forfeitable if the bid is accepted and terms not met deadline is May 2 1903 at 5 o'clock p m the bonds will be issued in Anaconda Montana

United States Land Office Helena Mont George W. Sparrow Anaconda Lost Creek Deer County Montana Mountain Bay N. R D. S&s Recorders Office Deer Lodge County State of Montana Frank DL. Miracle Register Board of School Trustees Ton At & O CUS

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Anaconda News Veterans OF Civil War Grand Army Veterans Old Park Smeltermen C. L. Eclgar Oak Street Everett Harvard Chickering Lyman’s Cherry Mandolin Orchestra Turner Hall A. O. H. Hall Union Orchestra Bory William Fanning Alder Street Lyman Mystic House Knights and Ladies of Security Woodman Hall Belle McEachran John Mitchell Standard Bindery Department Pacific Coast James Hicks West Fourth Street Great Northern Railway St. Paul J. Ludders Standard Charles W. French Mabel P. A. Allen Gregson Springs Carrie Lindley Bertha and Elsie Wright East Fourth Street Miss Lindley Adg Bernier No. 2 Cherry Street Order of Pendo Alfoncine Bernier John H. Kane Walsh St. Paul's Church Hill Cemetery Sincerity Tent Knight John Kane John i. Moore Smith Drug Company Deer Lodge Duncan A. McDonald Uwe Pitcher Hudge Wendricks Ular Hendriks Roosevelt Boulder Notes Mele Heubein Herpicide Copper City Oxford Farlier Co Yard Wool Charlies Silk Dept Duffy Daly Bank and Trust Company OF Third Street Anaconda, Montana John S. Marshall Mgr
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