Anaconda Sheriff Conley Plays Farmer For Tree Planting
Special to Inter Mountain. Anaconda April 24. County Commissioners Walker and Martin enlisted Sheriff Conley to help plant trees in front of the court house. The article notes Conley’s unusual farming habits and his knack for card and spade games, contrasting his practical work with his more polished manner. The piece portrays the sheriff as willing to work when needed, using a shovel or rake with surprising competence.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Sheriff Conley
Perkins
Tom Bolan
Court House
Conley
St Perkins
Walker
Martin
Farmer Conley Outsmarts Commissioners in Tree Planting
In Copper City a sheriff named Farmer Conley agreed to oversee tree planting but lets the commissioners do the work. They mark 100 stakes for planting IRS, and he digs only when pressed. He then calls jail inmates for outdoor labor, prompting a quick rule change as the commissioners plant the trees, leaving Conley with the laugh.
Hypnotist Grimm Hosts Blindfold Carriage Drive in Anaconda
In Anaconda on April 23 a crowd watched hypnotist Grimm lead a 3:30 blindfold ride through four blocks. A committee rode the carriage and followed his course amid obstacles and a whip driven pace. The hidden pocketbook for the act was found quickly, satisfying spectators.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Grimm
Grifoth
Highlanders Build a Castle in Anaconda
The Royal Highlanders, a new fraternal and beneficiary order, formed a castle in Dewey hall Anaconda April 24 with 41 charter members. State Deputy 8 A Young led the installation with Hugh A McMillan of Butte assisting.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Royal Highlanders
Dewey Hall
A. Young
Hugh A. McMillan
Butte
Harry J. Hansen
James Quane
Angus D. Smith
Agnes Herber
Worthy Evangel
John J. Maring
William H. Dorchester
Tha B. Storrar
Wait den
John Lawler
Linda Hansen
Herald
Angus J. Smith
Georgiana McDonald
Worthy
Besale M. Smith
Harvey G. Patterson
Dusty Air Bothers Anaconda, Lacking Sprinklers
Anaconda April 24. Dust fills streets when wind blows. town has seen little rain or snow, leaving ground dry. Citizens suffer as loose earth lifted by spring Zephyrs creates a nuisance. city lacks sprinkling wagons or even a hand sprinkler. new mayor and aldermen expected to act quickly to address the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecial
Inter Mountain
Anaconda
United States
Firemen Douse Cabin Fire In Anaconda Morning
Anaconda firemen quickly tackled a morning blaze on GH Front street where four small unoccupied cabins burned. The flames spread to a nearby home roof endangering a living family but firefighters extinguished the fire within minutes and returned to quarters as the alert subsided after a police call.
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Tater Mountain
Anaconda
Front Street
Hamer
Department
Negro suspect arrested in Ken tucky liquor store hold up
Anaconda reports a Negro suspect arrested for alleged complicity in the East Park Avenue liquor store holdup. Two men, Caswell and Jackson, are believed to be charged, with Don Smith pursued to Pocatello Idaho where he was reportedly arrested. Sheriff Conley leaves for action, expected to arrive with the suspect tomorrow.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Kentucky
East Park Avenue
Caswell
Jackson
Don Smith
Pocatello
Idaho
Swedish woman freed after lack of evidence in Anaconda arrest
A Swedish woman named Mrs Murphy was arrested Monday on Main Street, charged with stealing a watch from a man's pocket. The accuser refused to prosecute, claiming the man took his own watch, making the case unsustainable. Police deemed the story fishy and released her. Tomorrow the Scandinavian M E church Ladies Aid Bazaar will be held at Copper and Alaska church at eight o'clock, with donations from Butte merchants and homemade items from the ladies. Fresh shirts will be served gratis.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Murphy
Main Street
Polie
Ladies Aid Society
Army Farewell and Welcome at the Inter Mountain
Adjutant and Mrs Ayre who have led Salvation Army work in Anaconda for six months bid farewell and depart for Spokane tonight. They are succeeded here by Adjutant Stevens of Rossland British Columbia and Captain Gain of Lewiston Idaho.
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Sountain
Anaconda
Ayre
Salvation Army
Spokane
Stevens
Rossland
B. C
Gain
Lewiston
Tah
Farewell Held for Swedish Mission Rector Nelson
Parishioners of Rev G Nelsons Swedish Mission Church in Anaconda hosted a farewell at the church. A testimonial purse of 100 was presented as he departs for a European trip next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Anaconda
G. Nelson
Nelson
Thomas Leonard Named in Police Court Item
Anaconda April 24 reports Thomas Leonard of 018 Oak Street denying involvement in a case. His friends believe the other man with the same name is responsible, and he states he is not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectalo Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Thomas Leonard
Oak Street
Local briefs and city notes from Greig's and St Marks
Pansy plants priced at 35c a dozen at Greig's. C E B Sarkett of Butte visited the city yesterday. A baby was born this morning to the wife of Joan C Brennan. Peters social at the A O H tonight with theater orchestra. John Murphy, Irish native, completed naturalization papers today. Jrammerslough's optician in attendance offering free eye exams. Ethel McVickers pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail. James Omera and Daniel Duffy, ill with pneumonia, admitted to St Ann's hospital. S H Shryock and Miss Pearle Lacareter married at St Mark's Episcopal Church last evening.
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Greig's
C. EB. Sarkett
Butte
Joan C. Brennan
Peters
A. O.H. Tutts
John Murphy
Ireland
Ryes
Jrammerslough's
Ethel McVickers
Way
James O'Mera
Daniel Duffy
St. Ann's Hospital
S.H. Shryock
Mies Pearle Lacareter
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Marriage Licenses And Theater Promises In Helena
Sherman from Helena will serve as pharmacist for Martin Drug during John Mulkey's absence. A marriage license was issued to George W. Bergel and Mita Carre H. Sligh. the wedding is planned for this evening. The Little Minister at Margaret theater offers a popular Scottish drama, with seats urged to avoid lines. Professor Cooper the mind phrenologist drew a large crowd at the city auditorium on Pith and Majin streets. Public head readings sparked considerable interest, with many attending the event.
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H 1. Sherman
Helena
Martin Drug Company
John Mulkey
George W. Bergel
Mita Carre H. Sligh
MacCallum & Co
Miss Bligh
Dr. Silgh
Margaret Theater
Cooper
Canis
Pith and
Majin
Amons Thore
Tecture Tonight At The Tent On Main Street
A fragment notes a social dance event at A U H hall with a misdated notice in The Standard. It references Peters dance and an admission seating section, with public readings to be held this evening rather than tomorrow night.
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A. U.H. Hall
Topeka Co operative Mining Company Delinquent Assessment Notice
Notice of an assessment of 3.25 per share levied March 1891 on the capital stock payable by April 7 to L. Currier or H. D. Cornish. Delinquent shares will be sold May 1, 1901, to cover the assessment and costs. Salmon River Mining Company also reports delinquent stock with sale April 22, 1901 to pay the overdue assessment and costs.
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Leltoy Currier
Butte
Montana
H. D. Vornish
Topeka
Kansas
H. D. Cornish
Secreta Topeka
Salmon River Mising Company
Granite Street
Herman Layman
West
Shields
Ecretary Salmon River Mining Co
Wrat
Rutte
Butte City Council OKs 1901 Sewer District Plan on Galena Street
City of Butte adopts resolution 34 to construct a sanitary district sewer on Galena Street from 195 feet east of Alabama to Excelsior Avenue. Estimated cost 81.49 dollars per linear foot of benefiting property. Hearing set for April 24 at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk P Callan dated April 17, 1901.
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City of
Butte
Galena Street
Alabama Street
Excelsior Avenue
Totton
Urconnec
P. Callan
Boxers Jeffries and Ruhlin Agree to San Francisco Showdown
News on a planned title bout between Jim Jeffries and James Ruhlin signals a move to San Francisco to evade legal obstacles and public crackdown. The deal centers on 65 percent of gross receipts plus $500 for expenses with a determined referee, promising a strong public interest bout honoring Independence Day week.
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Jeffies
Ruhilin
Wit
Cinelnsnati
San Francisco
Billy Madden
Rubin
Jeffries
St. Tous
National Sporting Club
Madden
Akron
Jefyples
Miter
Phoebe
CO. Kennedy
Lerins
Eri
Ter
Dope
Dood
Aly
Cincinnati
Ater
Boston and Montana Copper and Silver Mining Co Meeting Notice
Notice to stockholders of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company of Montana. Annual meeting set for April 26, 1901 in Butte at noon to elect directors and address other lawful business. Transfer books close April 9 to 26, 1901. Secretary W. J. Ladd.
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Boston
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company of Montana
Butte
Montana
W. J. Ladd
Slecretary
Mining patent application for Valentine Placer claim in Montana
United States Land Office Helena Montana April 20 1901 notice for Janes Bruce and Elma Bruce of Divide Silver Bow Montana filing for patent on Valentine Placer in unorganized Silver Bow with Survey 6153. Describes boundary bearings area 68.53 acres and adjoining Rutilemate Placer. First publication April 22. Jam.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Monstana
Janes Bruce
Elma Bruce
Divide
Silver Bow County
Montana
Mence Ny
Recorder
Silver Thaw County
Harry W. Turnes
George K. Greed
First Class Sleeper to Kansas City via Milw Route
A daily first class sleeper from the Twin Cities to Kansas City departs via Cat and St. Paul Ry leaving Minneapolis at 7:50 a.m. and St. Paul at 8:00 a.m. It reaches Kansas City next morning at 7:00 o'clock, offering convenient service to southern and western points. Inquiries for lowest rates and full details should be sent to J.T. Conley, Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, 81 Tool, Mion.
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Kansas City
Twin Cities
Cat & St. P. Ry
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kanesas City
Milwaukee
California
Afl
J.T. Conley
Paes
Tool
Mion
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Lutte, Mont
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