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 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
21
A dated advertisement promotes Lutey Bros model meat market offering prime juicy rib roast at a low price and shoulder steak, pot roast beef, rib mutton chops, Hamburg steak, corned beef and mutton stew. The copy urges readers to ask for their Tea and Coffee tickets and highlights multiple 10 pound packs and pricing.
Angelo Lucinae suffered a flesh wound in the hip after a dawn gun duel with Albert Rinaldo in Meaderville. Lucinae faced first degree assault charges which were dismissed for lack of evidence. Rinaldo pleaded guilty to third degree assault and paid a $15 fine and costs. Rinaldo claimed self defense and said he fled after the shot in a crowded Italian quarrel.
Health officer Dr. T. J. Sullivan reports a grave theft at the county cemetery. An undertaker found an unclaimed body ready for burial but another undertaker had already interred a body in the prepared grave. The incident ends with threats of prosecution and a vow to uncover the thief. Funeral services for Mrs Flora B. Smith proceed with burial in Linwick Quebec Canada.
Poundmaster Mahoney announces a citywide canine license canvass. Dogs must be licensed at the city treasurer’s office in City Hall under the ordinance penalties.
For the Western Federation of Miners meeting in Denver on May 25 the Oregon Short Line offers round trip tickets at 382 dollars. Tickets go on sale May 21 and are valid for return to June 21. Ticket office at 105 North Main Street Butte Montana. H. O. Wilson general agent.
Representatives of Montana railroads will host a dinner Saturday at the Thornton hotel in Butte to honor Frank L. Kinney Milwaukee agent at Helena on his promotion and departure for the East. Attendees include agents from Butte Helena and other cities.
Special Dispatch reports a mystery at Kalispell stock yards where about 350 horses died after drinking water contaminated by recently dipped sheep. Officials note water troughs were cleaned recently, timing unclear, with steady outbreaks of illness among remaining horses.
Huntington prepares to shift his base from Los Angeles to New York for a period. He has partially transferred a large ranch property to the Los Angeles Land Company, controlled by the Hellman syndicate, while retaining the Shorb ranch along the Monrovia line in his personal holdings.
John Courtney of Dickinson North Dakota has applied for a charter to establish the Second National Bank of Havre this summer. The bank would have capital stock of 0,000 and aims to serve the local business climate seen as favorable for such a venture. Courtney recently visited Havre to assess conditions and prospects for profitability.
Special Dispatch reports a Bear Paw mountains fire that began at Sucker creek and burned toward Milona gulch eight miles away, cutting a six mile swath. It destroyed a sawmill many poles and logs and several log shacks and stables with cause and origin still unclear.
Kalispell May 18 The body of W H Cariebo one of two men drowned in the Kootenai river two weeks ago was found three miles below the site this afternoon and shipped to Kalispell. His relatives in Wisconsin have been advised and the body will be shipped home.
This week offers a special price on 600 yards of heavy quality best grade linoleum in new bright patterns at a reduced rate. The promotion highlights durable flooring for homes and businesses with quick installation and visible cost savings.
A promotion advertises savings of 20 cents per yard and discounts ranging from $2.00 to $3.00 on any room covering material. The deal targets homeowners planning remodeling projects and emphasizes lower installation costs.
Week ending excursions from Boulder to return trips offered by Great Northern Railway. Fare options include Basin 1.00 and Alhambra 2.30 with good Saturday night until Sunday or Monday, sold at Ticket Office No 41 North Main Street, Butte. W M Meech P TA.
Mrs. Nellie Stork appeared with counsel in Meaderville Justice Court and pleaded not guilty to libeling two physicians. Hearing set for next Monday at 2 PM. she released on her own recognizance. The letters allegedly forged doctors’ signatures to solicit money, with county evidence cited but denied by the defendant.
Sheriff Quinn escorted Oscar Miller and wife to Boulder for protection after they were arrested on telegraphic orders from Dayton. The Millers, on a Great Northern train toward the East, were seized by Jefferson county officials over a warrant sworn by Edgar Dayton, who alleges they fled the state to avoid debts. The sheriff plans to return to Butte with the prisoners as Dayton pursues proof of absconding debtors.
Attorney William F. Carroll reports from Wallace Idaho that Michael McDonald aged 73 died in the Wallace district leaving no known relatives except Daniel McGinniss of Butte. McDonald owned valuable mining claims in Wallace to which McGinniss will become heir. Also noted, the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth F. Shelton were shipped to Pomperang Valley Connecticut by Richards, the undertaker.
Havre May 18 announces a gentile men's driving race at the local track. Entrants include William B. Piper with Lady Bell, James H. Fenton with Claude Duval, and William Swanson with Belle of Havre. The contest best two of three half mile heats to win a pneumatic sulky valued at $10. Horses trained in Great Falls.
Remarks on Doc Murray's care and the return last Saturday show considerable enthusiasm for the racing event. The brief offers a glimpse of community interest and participation surrounding the activity.
Judge Clancy will likely call the large mining suits for trial after the Supreme Court declared the fair trial bill unconstitutional. He had delayed these cases awaiting the high court decision and now plans to take them up promptly.
Traveling passenger agent P H Scanlan is in Butte for his last run in his old territory before becoming commercial agent for the Milwaukee road with headquarters in Butte. He will replace F L Kinney of Helena and begin new duties around the first of next month.
Walbridge Taft of New York nephew of Governor Taft of the Philippines and Edward Lawrence White of Lowell Mass were charged with assaulting John D Milne superintendent of the gas department for the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company in South Norwalk Conn The judge found Taft technically guilty and imposed a nominal one dollar fine plus costs White received a twenty five dollar fine Both appealed to the superior court
Paris May 18 Senator Plot writes to Premier Combes urging government to award decorations to mothers of large families amid concerns over depopulation. He notes fathers, firemen and gymnasts recently honored and says a mothers decoration with ribbon and cross should be created in parliament.
Kalispell residents confirm a Fourth of July celebration with a citizen committee fundraising among business leaders. Mayor Logan calls a meeting next week to form committees and set arrangements. Also, Butte lodge No 22 A F and A M holds a special communication May 19 at 7 PM with M M degree work.
Butte residents admire the lodge No 251 fraternal group for its reliable insurance policy and rapidly growing membership as the organization emphasizes its safe benefits.
Trinidad Colorado reports Santa Fe passenger train No 1 westbound derailed at Coolidge Kansas at 1 25 this morning. several passengers were slightly injured.
A disordered stomach can derange the bowels and affect the liver and kidneys causing many diseases. Restore normal function by using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets noted as the best preparation for this purpose.
They are easier and more pleasant to take, milder in action, and more reliable. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach, leave the bowels natural, while pills are harder in effect and often cause constipation. Last winter a severe whooping cough epidemic in Poolesville, Md was treated with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with apparent success.
A. R. Lewis notes hair deterioration worries humanity and that bald people often believe in hair restoratives. He highlights Newbro's Herpicide as an exception that actually “does all the bill” by destroying the scalp parasite, preventing dandruff and aiding hair health. For sale by druggists. send 10 cents to the Herpicide Co. Detroit.
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.