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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
5
Large and small noses and wide and narrow faces require frame adjustments to keep lenses at the proper position. Even with perfect vision correction, proper alignment is essential, especially for astigmatism. Our stock of gold, aluminum, and steel frames is large and varied to meet any demand. Our optical department is complete with prompt, accurate filling of opticians' prescriptions.
A jumble of notes from Butte and nearby towns records visits, official duties, and business: doctors, dentists, and lawyers in Helena and Great Falls. Coroner Ben Brooke registered in Lewis and Clark. Frank Showars tracking mining interests near Whitehall. George Johnson in Anaconda. George Eddinger from Beaverhead. Miss Grace Whiting and Mrs. Husbands visiting South Boulder. Sheriff Hand of Flathead County visiting From Kadapell. J B Clayberg delivering a course in mines. 100,000-dollar prize promotion for Weekly Examiner subscribers. former Mayor J H McCarthy in Great Falls. Walter Lord of Pony securing a mine lease. Dan McDonald of Western Labor Union returning from a northern state trip.
Fred C. Semmek, veteran mining engineer, travels from Roosevelt to Thunder Mountain. He reports routes, snow conditions, and the difficulty of access, noting deep drifts, changing trails, and the long time needed to reach the open country. He describes the Roosevelt district, mills, and ore prospects with emphasis on low grade vein belts and the Caswell group.
A man named Smith, living at 426 Watson avenue, displayed bizarre behavior yesterday afternoon alarming neighbors. Policeman Steinbern detained him as concerns grew over potential self harm. Smith remains at county jail awaiting examination into his mental state. Texas reported the man seemed harmless and delusions appeared extravagant. He spent time explaining religious principles to fellow prisoners in jail.
Police report alleges W G Vivian attempted to entice girls into a cabin near East Galena and Arizona streets. Three boy witnesses Raymond Dryott John Smith and R W Brennan will testify at Vivian arraignment this morning. No further details given.
We offer for sale this week the entire stock of razors, including best known makes, priced from 1.50 to 4.00 dollars each, with every razor guaranteed your choice for 1.00 dollar. Razors are shown in our south window.
Newbro Drug Co at Butte Montana with James E Keyes serving as president and general manager. The firm notes special attention to mail orders for customers.
In a clipped OCR fragment investors discuss a property name and timing around October and November. The text references a meeting or event with unclear names and places, including Broadway and Butte, but the details are faint and require context.
An OCR fragment describes an alleged attempt to entice girls to a cabin by a person named Vivian. The boys allegedly witnessed the act and followed Vivian until a policeman intervened. After the girl was secured, an effort to locate the girls and verify Vivian's involvement followed. Officials consider the case for possible vagrancy charges if the girls are not located before court.
Rev A L Chapman of Shortridge Memorial Christian church preached on Christians and Popular Amusements from Ecclesiastes 11 9 stressing that what is wrong for one Christian is wrong for all and Christians should mingle with society without losing zeal for God. He warned against social excesses that hinder worship and urged discernment in dancing wine cards and theater to avoid removing focus from faith.
At a faculty meeting in Oswego New York resolutions praised Annie L Harwood of the Dillon Normal for years of service before joining Oswego faculty. The tribute expressed deep regret at her death and quoted editorial praise from the Standard, noting the Dillon firm shared sorrow and extended sympathy to her family and friends.
The Butte Silver Bow Trades Labor assembly passed a resolution inviting the Western Federation of Miners to hold its 1802 annual meeting in Butte. Delegates from Butte to the Denver meeting next month expect similar resolutions. hoping miners will choose Butte for next year. A separate note mentions GAGE railroad work near Cottage Grove Oregon and a Prague Bohemia labor event with May Day actions.
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