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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
15
Butte News items indicate advertising rates furnished on application. The page references East Broadway Butte and a telephone contact 422, with an independent telephone 1.422.
The Montana Sapphire is praised as a unique, superior gemstone with no rivals among oriental sapphires. Prices range from 3 to 20 dollars for single stones, up to 100 dollars per carat or more for stones from a quarter to two carats, with deeper blue shades commanding higher prices. The gem is described as as hard as diamond and highly brilliant, shown mounted or loose for custom settings.
A flood of brief notices from Butte items include rent pianos from Orton Bros, dental ads, fur dealer moves, and various names. Mentions of Tom Landers in town, sales on salts, remodeling at Kenton, and train schedules to Gregson Springs. Obituary notices for Milford Robert and James Ryan, plus funeral details for Whalen and Cort terrace address. Also advertisements for shoes, coats, straw hats, and a classified section tease.
Butte police seek Allan Douglass on charges of defrauding several women including Mrs. Mary Longmore of 7 North Main. He allegedly used a Continental Insurance agent persona to gain hundreds, escaped custody, and evaded New York grand larceny warrants. Descriptions match a tall, pale, freckled man with a pompadour, scar, and mole.
The article notes multiple deaths in Butte. Gorey Kendall a longtime resident and business associate of Henry Albertson died of heart failure at 76 years. Ellen Whalen, 11, died after diphtheria complications as her father Michael Whalen, a miner, arrived home. Other obituaries include James Ryan, Henry Cues, Mrs. H. M. Spencer, Mrs. Thomas Connolly, James G. Matthews, and Mrs. Lews Kingrey, with services and burials across Sacred Heart church Trinity Methodist church and local cemeteries. A piano sale ad closes the piece.
Rusty Lad trained by Mrs. Davey won the 18 all-age dog stake at Rute Coursing Park, defeating Northern Light in the final as her husband Dick Davey was away at work. Yorkshire Lad upset Maude Campbell in round one, with several favorites missing. The event announced three trophies and a predicted 32 entrants next week.
Emil Martiella died at General Hospital after a July shooting at the Comet. Cornelius Crane, a Butte resident and watchman, was involved. an inquest is delayed to await witnesses. Crane was released on $15,000 bond with local sureties.
Dr W F Crimmon edged G M Donnelly one up in a 36 hole final for the Fairfield cup at Butte Country club. The match thrilled a large crowd as both players traded leads with steady play from tee to green. Crimmon’s victory adds to a storied career while Donnelly earned high praise for nearly halting the comeback in a duel rarely seen in major tournaments. The hand of fate and the course kept fans on edge through extended play as the club planned next week’s events.
Paris Aug 2 The final day of the Special athletic games saw the visiting Americans win a majority of events. William F Hamilton of Chicago won the 10 meters dash from scratch in seconds. HL Trabe of New York Athletic Club captured the 1500 meters in 4 12 XT. Cook of Cornell won the pass vault. J Carpenter of Cornell won the 600 meters in 50 seconds. A Gidney of Boston Athletic Association took the high jump. D J Fegan of Ingersoll Rand Drill Company arrived in Butte from London and plans a South American tour with his company.
The Granite Street Stars defeated the East Side Sluggers yesterday by 17 to 11. Key batters were Gavin and Kelly for the Stars and McManor and O'Brien for the Sluggers.
In a local ad the Mayer jewelry firm touts low repair and cleaning rates with a one year guarantee. The piece argues customers should choose Mayer over rivals for better prices, skilled workmanship, and custom pieces from a well equipped factory.
J. E. Morse and A. J. Noyes visited Butte after attending Helena Republican Central Committee meetings. They spoke of an open campaign fought on party lines and predicted a Beaverhead county Republican convention on September 15 or 16. They also noted a Dillon vs Butte Independents baseball game and returned by excursion train.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company provides extensive line coverage enabling businessmen in the inter-mountain region to reach clients without busy signals. The service keeps them connected in their own town or elsewhere, ensuring quick access to needed contacts.
The town of Fernie and surrounding bridges are reported wiped out by forest fires. The fire destroyed coke and coal works, three bridges, two CP depots, a water tank, and nearly all care facilities. Six people are known dead with many more feared dead as flames spread.
Lincoln Aug 2 The Lincoln Typographical Union voted to make William J Bryan an honorary member Governor Sheldon also made an honorary member He is a Republican friendly to organized labor Aug 7 MeLora Roberts plans Ottawa trip cancelled by doctors in England and will sail home next Friday per physician advice
Esra suer Mc Cage, notable Chicago resident since 187, passed away at his home aged 82. He was famed for helping establish the city park system and his enduring civic impact.
Firefighting units report the forest blaze near Missoula under control though still burning in parts. Authorities say the fire, sparked yesterday, threatened local residences and prompted evacuation alerts as crews work to contain remaining hotspots.
Tokio reports Tsuki created a baron in The Hague as ambassador to the Netherlands. The note hints at shakeups in the employer of business as a route to efficiency and mentions want ads as a tool to manage such changes.
Fire sweeps the Cranbrook area leaving over a hundred dead and many rescued as forests burn along the Great Northern line. Rescue teams bring bodies including Peter Miller and Louis Fratina. towns like Fernie flood with displaced residents and aid pours in. Bridges destroyed, trains stalled, and 6,000 with little to eat wander toward protection camps while distribution trains plan to move once possible. Financial losses exceed $8,000,00 with vast property damage and a urgent relief effort underway.
A fragmented sales pitch promises a free business book in exchange for signing and mailing a coupon. It references one hundred twelve master business men and claims the volume contains ten books of 193 pages with “the best of us” and “three secret” notions, though the text is garbled.
The readable text is a fragment claiming cash returns or refunds tied to a seller named Schilling or a brand. It lacks full context, dates, or concrete actions.
Advertises Dr Hood and Co 37 North Main Street Butte as reliable specialists for curing special diseases with the claim of the lowest fees.
Omitted readable details describe a long running oath or pledge. The fragment references a place Bay and personal names but lacks coherent facts or dates. The readable words point to a ceremonial oath or anniversary item with unclear participants or actions.
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