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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1908
Page
7
The town page lists residents visitors and movements from Butte and nearby areas. Dentists, doctors, lawyers and contractors stop by the city while others travel from Helena Dillon and Missoula. Mentions include Hart Owen French Brooks Wade and Kessler among many who visit or pass through.
Commissioner James Tickell, prominent Butte resident and partner of J. Spargo, died at home after weeks of illness. Born in England, he traveled from copper districts to Nevada and Virginia City, settling in Butte in 1885. A Republican who served as county commissioner, he was active in public life and sports. His funeral will be held at Mt Moriah with Victoria lodge likely conducting services, and county offices will mourn his passing.
Death of Mary A. Flatten announced by Rav J E Nottsinger from George Y Patten of Bozemia wife Mary Armstrong Patten widow of F F W Patten died in this city about ten years ago. Mrs Patten was charter member of First Baptist church organized February 1882 and a devoted church worker. Sympathy extended to son and daughter. Also notice of upcoming union meeting of Butte Blacksmiths and Ho l clap. Members urged to attend Tuaday night April 21.
A damaged item mentions an evening gathering and health as a suspected cause. The text references Mrs. Call, previously employed by Chicago newspapers, and letters addressed to James A. Devitt and Lonjese Trewellyn, a sister, both linked to Oskalodea.
Easter Sunday at First Baptist Church drew a large audience in a newly dedicated building. The morning sermon from John 20 16 engaged many, followed by an elaborate evening program led by H T Swenson and Miss Kate Tabor with Calvary School and junior performers.
Butte police hunt a missing woman and her small child after a cryptic note requests the chief to watch eastbound trains. The letter, unsigned and punctuation sparse, references a sabbath boy aged about four and a half, with authorities lacking a description of the man involved.
Timothy B. Callahan, miner of 29 years with Mountain Cow and Green Mountain mines, died at home of a sister in Butte from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in Massachusetts, 48, he leaves four sisters including Mrs. Joseph Laird. High mass funeral set for St. Patrick's Church tomorrow at 9:30.
A local ad promotes discounted gold glasses with free fitting and a satisfaction guarantee. It promises money back for dissatisfaction and offers lens replacement and service in a single destination.
Sheriff Henderson and Deputy Wheeler led a high speed chase chasing a four horse team and a black mare through canyons near Rocheleau slaughter house. Phoenix and Guay were captured after the mare was shot and the rider fled, leading to recover of hides and cattle theft evidence and multiple arrests.
A complaining witness testified in Justice Hunter's court in South Butte that Phoenix repeatedly threatened Isis life after discharge. Insufficient evidence led to no conviction and the case was dismissed.
Easter program at Shafer African Methodist Episcopal Chapel 600 South Idaho last evening drew a full house. Rev. FL PL Greenlee delivered a paper titled What! Can I Do. Children performed with enthusiasm. Talinsor read a paper Onur Dear Friend. Professor Burnsides sang and led choir in several selections. A missionary collection was taken for foreign mission work.
The Butte Theatrical Special club showcased acting and tossing skills as they defeated the Reliance team 12 to 2 at the old park yesterday afternoon. Battery details list Theatrical Social club members Wilcox Rowan Relidnce Nichols Welllaras and Cole. Correspondence for games should be sent to Forrest Bayerd, Grand theater manager.
A new maternity suite at St James hospital in Butte celebrated Easter by the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs J N Betekeen. The mother is praised for the smooth delivery and the family marks a warm, hopeful spring arrival.
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