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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
5
The Good Roads and Cycle Path association advances winter work to cinder the Anaconda to Butte route. A 250 foot bridge over a creek near the old Montana Union shops is nearly finished and a broader city path program may follow next spring.
A fragment notes that an association is expected to be formed into a regular bicycle club. The item mentions ongoing efforts and anticipated organizational structure, signaling the birth of a local cycling group.
A party including Mayor Stephens and residents Hugh Daly M Day Dan Heffron and Thomas Laughlin set out to Breen's Lake for a two day fishing excursion. They travel with supplies and expect to catch many fish and enjoy the outing.
The city buzzes with social engagements and visitors. Rebekah's card party, dances at Turner hall, a musical at Turner hall, and numerous out-of-town guests like J. G. Evans of Butte and Thomas F. Casey of Chicago are listed among hotel stays and business visits at the Montana.
Joe Casey and James Kennedy were arrested on Main street for being drunk and abusive. They were jailed and will be brought before Judge Hayes for action on both cases after recovery.
James Fleming, also known as James Mc Arthur, is set to be hanged at 10 o clock Friday in Deer Lodge for the February murder of Capt. Oliver Dotson. He maintains his innocence, plans to deliver a public statement, and says he will walk to the gallows unassisted. His brothers Will and John expect to visit. his mother, aged 83, lives in Wisconsin. He adheres to Catholic ideas and will make a priestly statement Friday morning.
The Helena Hotel in Helena Montana resumes personal management by L A Walker inviting old and new guests to stop at the property. The entire house has been renovated and refurnished with top quality service and plumbing by Dezell at 405 FE Park.
Handsome testimonial event at Standard hall honors State Deputy W C Austin of Modern Woodmen of America. Anaconda Camp No 6 039 presents a diamond set gold badge after the lodge grows from 48 to 348 members, praising his work and leadership.
The board of county commissioners yesterday audited county claims and examined the official bonds as part of their oversight duties.
A Gallant Young Captain Henry H Roser of Colorado National Guard praises Peruna for nervous prostration and fatigue in a letter to The Peruna Medicine Co. Also included are endorsements from Mrs. Thomas J Sharp Reading Pa and H G Worthington ex minister thanking Peruna for catarrh relief. Dr Hartman offers free medical advice from Columbus Ohio.
A notice states the social dance planned at the Eight Mile house is postponed until Friday evening September 13. J. R. Butler signs the notice.
The musical comedy A Runaway Girl arrives at the Margaret on Wednesday September 11 for a top comedy season. It originated at the Gaiety in London and ran three years then Daly produced it in New York for 300 nights. The touring company features about 50 performers led by Arthur Dunn and carries high critical prestige from London and New York.
W E Woodring returned from Granite reporting his son Will is entirely out of danger after the accident at Porter ranch. Will remains confined at the Porter ranch and cannot yet travel to Anaconda. recovery will take some time.
Typhoid fever cases in Anaconda prompt health warning amid a mild epidemic. About 35 residents are under medical care as doctors attribute illness to contaminated water and urge residents to boil all drinking water.
Powell county officials sold 75000 dollars in 4 percent bonds at par with 462 dollars commission to N W Harris Co of Chicago represented by W Chapman. Bonds are optional after years. Clerk W T Thomas issued three marriage licenses to Arthur Buckley and Abbie Sumner, George Boyles and Annie Hiebler, John Trouk and Mary Goetz.
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