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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
9
The Montana Sapphire advertises sapphires from a quarter carat to two carats with prices from a few dollars upward. It notes color, clarity, and perfection affect value, compares hardness to diamond, and claims durable brilliancy. Purchases come directly from producers. customers may choose loose stones and mounting styles.
Dillon readers glimpse a collage of housing sales, shop closures, remodeling bargains, and social notices. Mentions include Tonkin remodeling ads, Gregson Springs trips, sales at Red Boot and Regal shoes, and local funeral arrangements. Names like Beardsley and Galen surface amid street corner events and community updates.
A man sought by New York authorities is reported in Butte on charges of defrauding women including Mrs. Mary Longmore of North Main Street. He allegedly used schemes involving bets and an insurance policy to gain money, and faces theft of a $201 ring. Police describe the suspect as 32, 5 feet 7 inches, with brown hair and blue eyes.
George Kendall aged 76, longtime resident of Butte, died yesterday afternoon at 1 30 at his home following a sudden illness. Born in California, Kendall worked in mining camps across the West before settling in Butte and becoming a noted businessman. Surviving sisters live in Stockton, California, with a niece and nephew in Butte. The body is at Richards' chapel. an inquest was deemed unnecessary and relatives will decide on funeral arrangements.
The victim Martiela Steynd died from a July 2 shooting in Butte. Cornelius Crane, a Comet mine employee, fired after a confrontation with miners. Crane, released on bond, is held as coroner and county attorney review the case. inquest postponed to allow witnesses to arrive.
Three died in two months as diphtheria claimed members of the Whalen family at 184 Ras Gatley. the illness struck Ellen Whalen and others, with a funeral likely at the home and more deaths noted in the community. Local obituaries follow for James Ryan, James Leary, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Connally, and James Matthews with services across St Laurence church, Sacred Hearts, and Moriah cemetery. Grand Army of the Republic attended Leary’s funeral. floral tributes were abundant. A sale notice for white lingerie and net dresses appears, alongside ads for organs.
A customer extols Mayer Jewelry for reliable one year guarantees on watch repairs and jewelry work. He contrasts Mayer's price and quality with other jewelers charging 30 cents to 82 more, noting Mayer’s factory and skilled staff produce bracelets, brooches, rings, and pendants at low costs, keeping the shop busy and praised by patrons.
J E Ts end a. J Heyes were in Butte after attending the republican central committee meeting in Helena Saturday. Morse says campaigns will be fought with party lines, personal rivalries avoided, and a square deal for all. Beaverhead county temper remains hopeful as plans for a convention take shape and Morse and Noyes are noted rancher and land office assistant respectively.
A female trainer, wife of a mine owner, guided the winner in a volatile all age dog stake at Butte coursing park. Rusty Davis’s Rusty Lad defeated Northern Light as conditions favored favorites. crowd energy high amid three trophies planned with 32 entrants expected for the big Sunday finale.
The Paris competition closes with Americans taking most events. William F. Hamilton of Chicago Athletic Association wins the 100 meters in 1.? seconds, H. O. Tribe of the New York Athletic Club takes the 5000 meters in 12.?, Cornell’s J. C. Carpenter wins the 600 meters in 6?. D. J. ran, traveling rep of Thgersoll Rand, arrives in Butte from London and plans a South American tour. The Uranile Street Stars beat the East Side Singers, key results noted along with several athletes’ names.
WHVAN TAWEN EX Lincoln Nebo Aug 3 Lincoln Typos Braphics unio at its meeting today to make Willian J Brean an honoray member Governor Shaldop who is 1 republican ane trignedly to orwignized Inbar was also made at honorary meaner Moneren Aug 2 Lord Roberts had stficiently recovered to leave here today for Ottawa will beblige to cancel his projected Canadian fone and will wait home next Friday upon advice of his physician in England
Ezra Mee Cags a prominent Chicago citizen since 1817 died at his home today aged 62 He was known for his work in establishing the city’s park system and for civic achievements in Chicago
Fragmentary text mentions Tokin Australia and a cryptic note about 8 baron and a “shakkiuns” phrase. The readable content is unclear and contains many garbled words and invented terms, offering no verifiable event or identifiable entities beyond locations.
The Wight & Fairfield cup final featured Dr W F Crimmon and G M Donnelly in a 36 hole battle. Crimmon won by a narrow margin amid a crowd of spectators and praise for both players. Donnelly and Crimmon delivered sensational drives and sharp shots throughout the match, with the outcome decided only on the final holes.
A large forest fire devastates Fernie and areas around the Elk River. Bridges near the depot and across the Elk River, water tanks, and railway cars are destroyed. Only a few residences remain, with reports of multiple deaths and widespread damage as the hurricane-like blaze rages and smoke obscures visibility.
Reported disaster as timber along the line burns. 5 killed and many rescued. Fireblocks the Canatlan Pacific line, 8,000 prairie residents left with nothing. Mayor of Berne calls for aid while relief efforts mobilize. communication limited to riders and mule teams.
A fragment indicates a concern for customer access to a contact point without delay. It discusses avoiding busy lines and ensuring customers can reach the relevant person easily within an office or store setting. The tone mirrors a procedural note on telephone accessibility.
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