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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
7
The article asserts that in several large cities there is no better setup for correcting defective vision than here. It promises one day service for all needs, prescription filling, lens duplication, and repairs. It highlights cutting drilling and grinding facilities and an experienced optician in charge. A trial will convince.
Butte items cover piano tuners and dealers, hotel registrations at the Finlen and Thornton, a dentist and surgeon, X ray glasses and wallpaper prices, and travel notices. Social events include a Ladies social by Buttenerie No 11, while local governance notes mention aldermen postponement and upcoming council transition. Also listed are marriage licenses, mining deeds recorded, water pipeline work, and court fines.
Mystery surrounds the death of F A Russell found in his room at 1307 Jefferson Street. A letter addressed to his children in Barker Irving Scotland asks forgiveness for an "awful deed" and hints he took his own life after a period of unemployment. An inquest is set for the Montana Undertaking rooms at 4 pm.
C F Kirman as guardian of Frederick W Scheuer files suit to void a 10000 lease option on half Saratoga mine and related escrow deed. Alleged that Scheuer, 71, unable to read or write English, was misled into signing. Defendants include Michael Reinig Isabella Scheuer E J Johnson Butte Copper Co and Union Bank. Attorneys J M Hinkle A N Wallace Sanders & Sanders.
The property has been rebuilt and fully refurbished and is now open to guests. Modern decor and new furnishings promise an updated stay as operations resume.
Presenting creamery milk cream ice cream butter buttermilk and eggs in clean fresh condition. Phone numbers 65 and 548 or visit 61 West Broadway for orders.
Eighty weavers at Oregon City Manufacturing go on strike after the firm refuses wage increases. The stand begins in Oregon City, Oregon, on April 2.
From April 23 to 28 inclusive the Short Line will sell excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles with a final return limit of June 25. The Butte-Ogden route covers 500 miles the shortest and saves about 3 hours. Reserve berths at city office 105 North Main Street, Butte. H. Wilson is General Agent.
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting tonight. Gy order of E Howard Hughes, president. Frank Connor, secretary.
A fine benefit program at Maguire's Grand Opera House raised funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. D E Bandmann led acts including Merchant of Venice scenes with Shylock and a One act Garrick. Louise Carter, Rufus Hill and others received strong notices.
Mothers of St James Methodist Episcopal church reject the church baby checking scheme. No infant was checked in the nursery as mothers preferred to keep their babies with them. Proposal to hire a kindergarten teacher to care for restless children during services discussed by J A Tuck.
An advertisement promises $20 in gold to any person needing medicine after hours if the night belt is not answered within five minutes of pressing the electric call button. The offer emphasizes rapid response from the store after closing time.
James Cherisso, an Italian miner, lies in a dangerous condition at St James Hospital after a base skull fracture. Found near Bray's grocery on East Park Street, he declined to name his attacker, sparking police interest and speculation about a drunken altercation with friends.
In the five civilized tribes of Indian Territory strong demand exists from white men seeking Indian brides. Wealthy tribeswomen with land and head rights attract husbands, with dowries from five thousand dollars to more, and children gaining equal rights with full-bloods. Marital tensions arise when money and status become a frequent subject of quarrels.
A Chicago teacher in a west side primary class presses families to provide written excuses. After Isadore’s three day absence, a tear stained note arrived from a neighbor saying Isadore is dead. The incident highlights cultural gaps in understanding American school customs.
The electric button on the night bell records hour and minute and count of presses on the clock. The bell rings as the action occurs and the night clerk activates a sign showing service will be attended to at once.
Manila reports 411 cases and 319 deaths from cholera and provinces total 888 cases with 626 deaths to date.
Port Elizabeth in the Cape Colony reports a recrudescence of plague with ten confirmed cases and five deaths. Local authorities monitor the outbreak and urge vigilance.
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