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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1902
Page
5
De Copsey reports a robbery at Silver Bow Es with valuable jewelry and money missing. Police note theft occurred amid ongoing investigation and identify no suspects at this time.
Mrs. de Copsey of Silver Bow Junction reports robbery at her hotel with $350 in value of jewelry and cash missing. Items listed include three $20 bills a gold certificate a $1 bill four watches a chain and a diamond ring engraved with her name. Night Chief O Brien and Deputy Quinn investigate as burglar remains unfound and no entry method known.
Amusements column notes the benefits of arriving early for the opening sale of a show titled A Poor Relation. The piece encourages prompt crowds to secure best seating and avoid disappointment.
An endorsement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets from Holley Bros. of Long Branch Md claims the product cured indigestion, with the user gaining 40 pounds in 30 days. It lists sale outlets in multiple Montana towns and other druggists.
Horace Lewis plays Noah Vale under manager Fred G. Berer in the comedy A Poor Relation. The piece blends humor and pathos, praised for sincerity, wholesome charm, and staying power as a standard of the era. A strong audience is expected Monday evening.
President James M. Lynch of the International Typographical Union toured Anaconda with a local committee. Fire Chief Mentrum demonstrated a drill at the fire station and Lynch praised the department. He then visited the Washoe smelting plant before departing for the East.
Various Anaconda churches list morning and evening services. First Methodist at Third and Oak hosts Rev W S Macurdy with sermons by Rev J S Jellison on The Slough of Despond as part of Pilgrims Progress series. Presbyterian at Main and Fourth advertises 11 am service, Sunday school at 12 20, C E at 6 30 followed by 7 30 choir song service and pastor address.
St Mark's church at Main and Sixth hosts morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock plus an early 8 o'clock service. Alfred Brown is rector. Sunday school begins at 12 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 o'clock for the Twenty second Sunday after Trinity.
Christian church at Sixth and Oak led by Frank Marion Minnick offers 11 a.m. worship on the Salt of the Earth theme. Sunday school at 12 15 p m with J A Koontz as superintendent. Revival brigades led by W S Custer and Miss Myrtle Grider. Y P S C E meets 7 15 p m with George Kenney as president. Evening sermon at 7 39 p m titled A Greater Work Than Miracles. Public invited.
The First Baptist Church at Fifth and Locust with Pastor W. H. Setzer announces worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning sermon titled The Winter Campaign and evening sermon Joshua's Five Great Victories. Sunday school at 12:20 p.m. Junior Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
Swedish Mission church on Fifth and Alder hosts services with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m. Sunday school begins at 10 a m. G Nelson is pastor. Young people’s meeting also at 7 p m.
The Norwegian Lutheran church at Cedar and Fifth streets, led by Rev. J. L. Johnson of 613 Chestnut Street, will hold no service today due to the pastor's absence. a service is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 30.
Swedish Lutheran church at Cedar and Fifth streets led by Pastor S. P. Holm berg with residence at 410 Birch street holds Sunday school at 1 30 p m and services at 3 p m The Ladies Sewing Society meets next Thursday afternoon with further services next Friday evening as usual.
Hugh McElroy colored was arrested on Main Street for disturbing the peace and sentenced by Police Judge Hayes to 60 days in the county jail. He reportedly struck an old man without provocation and has prior arrests, causing ongoing annoyance to the police department.
Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will attend Brother Dr. Henry Cayley’s funeral in Butte. They will meet at the depot and depart Anaconda at 12 05 p m Sunday October 26 with a special round trip rate of one dollar. F G ACHILLES Worthy Secretary.
Dolan & Hamm of Butte will build the new St. Pauls Catholic rectory on East Park Avenue beside the church. Ground breaks tomorrow with completion targeted for February 1. Architect M. D. Kern blends Grecian and Queen Anne styles. eight rooms, two baths, hardwood interiors, granite steps, sandstone trim, brick and mortar details, and a high ventilation system.
I C Williams hosted a luncheon at the Montana hotel yesterday afternoon for ten guests. White and green decorations featured chrysanthemums and after the meal the party moved to Mrs L G Smith’s rooms for music and songs with Mesdames Shields and Spelman as chaperons. Attendees included Misses Ella May Spencer Alice Lowery Anna Lowery Besse McBain Lillian Shields Michaud and Messrs James Shields I C Williams.
A small promotional booklet explains hemorrhoids and their causes with simple guidance for home treatment. It emphasizes prompt action, warns against self diagnosis, and offers a free book by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan to learn painless cure methods.
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