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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
9
Light Rich Napoleons, per dozen, and Whipped Cream Puffs plus Chan Dainty Light Coffee Cakes offered. Imperial Kisses, Macaroons, Lady Fingers appear with two dozen items including Doughnuts and Cinnamon Twists. Apple Tarts and Jelly Roll Cakes priced per dozen or each, as listed.
A Butte man James Rohr seeks habeas corpus in supreme court to take actress Carline Rohr from a Baltimore family also claiming her as daughter. The case centers on a 1888 Antwerp disappearance and a dramatic Ford's Theater reunion last February. The Rohrs, both Belgian-born, say Carline lived with them eight years before she joined the Quo Vadis company.
Helena dispatch reports W A Bridges pardoned by Governor Toole for embezzlement in Silver Bow county. Prominent Butte citizens urged clemency citing his prior good character and Nebraska restitution, including $40,000 surrendered to cover a bank fraud. Governor’s letter says Bridges repented, reformed, and deserves unconditional pardon, with state board to consider in June.
West reports from Howard Kyle and his company bring Nathan Hale to Anaconda and Butte. The Grand in Butte hosts the season closer Sunday and Monday after stops in Anaconda tonight. Fletcher’s patriotic drama honors Hale while avoiding excess militarism and aims to inspire reverence for sacrifice.
The review lauds a play where a British suspect and his sweetheart captivate the audience as the lovers part on Hale's eve of execution. It highlights the silent, sobbing farewell and the sunlit orchard climax, then notes the familiar dying words of Nathan Hale. Also announced are two funerals today and bids for a parochial residence in Butte with plans on file and a May 21 deadline.
The famed entertainer Professor Gentry unveils a novel act featuring dogs and a monkey fire brigade scene in a waterproof tent at Diamond near Jackson Street. The engagement runs three days starting Monday May 20 with a profitable, up-to-date performance praised by patrons.
Northern Pacific offers summer excursion fares from Butte to Pipestone for 1.00 dollars, Whitehall 1.50, Lime Spur 2.00, and Deer Lodge 1.00 with tickets on sale Saturdays and Sundays and valid for return the following Monday or Sunday respectively. Com. Agent W. H. Merriman, corner Park and Main.
Lakeview House invites guests to a new resort one mile beyond Nine-Mile, offering bar and dining service, finely furnished party rooms, a free dance hall and boating, plus good stabling. Local ad promotes four ply linen collars at Bouchers: four for 26 cents.
State Nursery lawn mix May 2 sale through Northern Pacific Ry offers 40 dollar round trips with 60 day final limit for American Medical association in St Paul. Modern Woodmen meet in St Paul offers 40 dollars round trip sold June 7 with 60 day limit. Christian Endeavor in Cincinnati at 58.50 round trip sold July 2 3 with 60 day limit. N E A meeting in Detroit at 61.25 sold July 2 3 with 60 day limit. Ellis meeting in Milwaukee at 51.70 with conditions to be named later. For details contact W H Merriman general agent NP Ry corner Park and Main Butte Montana.
The popular Gregson Springs resort opens next Sunday May 19 with dancing swimming basketball foot racing and other sports. Music by Mahan's Orchestra.
The Northern Pacific offers special three day and eight day round trip tickets from Montana points for travel to Hunter's Hot Springs. Tickets cover fare lodging and baths, enabling many residents of Montana to visit the springs at a low cost. Inquiries go to local Northern Pacific agents or general agents in Helena or Butte, CHAS. 8. FEE, Gen' 1 Pass. Agent, St. Paul Minn.
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