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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
7
The Montana Sapphire advertises oriental sapphires, noting Montana stones surpass others in color and brilliancy. Prices range from $10 per carat to $230 for a single stone, with weights from a quarter carat to two carats. Stones are blue with varying shades, and hardness rivals diamonds. Mountings offered include rings scarings and studs, with loose stones available for custom mounting.
A patchwork of short items lists births sales and travel updates. Mentions include a July 31 birth to Mr and Mrs WS Everman and a later day son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Nettie of 132 Agate Street. Tonkin’s remodeling sale advertises $30 suits for $25 and $20 suits for $10 while other lines note fishing trips and visits from G Witherspoon of Waco.
Aug 1 Cleveland report notes John A. Kline, attorney for striking railway workers, filed with Attorney General Wade J. Ells a quo warranto action to force action against the Municipal Traction Company for powers not in its charter. The complaint targets the stock exchange clause, which guarantees to repurchase Cleveland Railway stock at par. In stock market pricing at Cleveland Stock Exchange, Cleveland Railway stock quoted at 4%. In Paso, Texas, six smuggled Chinese men were detained after being found in a refrigerator car from Los Angeles to Kansas City. car seal broken and men placed inside.
Mrs Bernice J Campbell sues automobilist D Kemper and two co defendants over a March 21 accident that injured Lloyd Gray. She seeks $1000 for medical care and alleges reckless speeding and wanton disregard by the driver and companions. The suit notes the father abandoned the child four years ago.
The Montana School of Mines adds Prof Alexander Gi Bilan of Denver to head the metallurgy department and teach several classes. A graduate of Edinburgh, he studied chemistry and metallurgy, with a long career in mining and practical metallurgist work.
A. F. Grater, Montana pioneer and ex-president of the Society of Montana Pioneers, owns an antique top buggy said to be the first shipped to Montana. The relic, crafted largely of seasoned hickory, was delivered to Virginia City via Fort Benton in 1863 after crossing the plains by prairie schooner, and has endured many journeys with no major repairs. Grater plans to donate the treasured vehicle to the state historical society, citing its remarkable history and durability.
Michael J Leary poundmaster under the Corby administration died at his residence 405 East Mercury Street in Butte after three months illness from lung trouble. A New York native about 62 years old, he came to Montana 20 years ago and worked in mines before his year as poundmaster. He leaves one daughter and his wife had died earlier. He was a Grand Army of the Republic member and will be buried in the Grand Army plot at Sacred Heart church. Funeral is at 2 pm.
Luke H. Bryant files for divorce after alleging his wife a year-old colored child mother failed to support the child and that she celebrated the Fourth of July by being intimate with Charles Marshall at No 10 South Montana Street. He says the husband suspects other men in the case but knows not who.
Panery Frazer and Stanley Frazer were arrested at Park Main Street yesterday. Lincoln Post ALTA calls members to meet at their hall at 1 PM to attend the funeral of late comrade Michael Leary Jr. Commander Jacksen acts as Adjutant. no partnership exists between FE Twining and RG L.
apt G Jeans of B company Montana national guard receives orders from Adjutant General Alderson to prepare for summer camp at American Lake Washington. The regiment will depart Butte at 10 AM August 13, join Helena at noon, then move to camp August 14. The unit in camp from August 18 for Northwest maneuvers with militia and regulars. Colonel Reiff of Virginia City to command. Second Lt W B Hutchinson of B company promoted to first lieutenant as Lt Hennessy resigns. Pvt Richard Bh Vickers chosen.
A long warranty filled ad touts Mayer's at 22 West Park promising lower prices than competitors and a money back guarantee. It claims to buy back diamonds after use, and to refund if prices rise, arguing 30 percent off resale if money needed. The piece extols Mayer's 20 years in business and a carefully chosen stock.
At the Butte camp 158 meeting the prize drill led by Color A. Pater, second place to Sergeant Shippen, and fraternal talks by E. Meagher highlighted the sessions. Carnival committee names were set including H Hess as chairman and Joseph Corby as mayor liaison. Nat Reiss of Webfoot camp 65 Portland to bring a carnival company to Butte for two weeks starting Aug 24 at the circus grounds with special Woodcraft days and an Aug 12 hostess meeting scheduled.
South Side Methodist church announces preaching at 11 m and 3 m by Rev Gibbs of Stevensville training school plus Thursday prayer meeting at 7 oclock p m. H R Davis is pastor at 164 Fourth Avenue. First Baptist corner Broadway and Montana street lists Rev Henry V Engelen visiting, Sunday school 12 30 p m, Young People 6 30 p m chaired by Edna Matson, choir and organist F C Hall, midweek service Wednesday 8 p m, women’s missionary meeting Thursday afternoon.
John J. O Meara state president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians returns from the national convention in Indianapolis where he was elected national director succeeding the late D J Hennessy. Delegates from all states and Canadian provinces attended. new divisions and camps formed. treasury values and charity funds noted. Also mentions Fred Dubois Idaho senator en route to Idaho state convention and a meeting of Butte Newsboys club. Funeral of Michael Leary and G A R involvement.
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