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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
19
The Montana Sapphire market touts superior blue stones with carat weights from a quarter to two carats and prices from 10 a carat upward. Hardness rivals diamond at nine to ten, promising lasting brilliance. Dealers note varieties from producers and present mounted rings, scarfpins, and studs as well as loose stones for custom mounting.
A flurry of short items from Butte recount visitors and residents: Hight & Fairfield Co. buy a light running Moyer. dentists Cole and Tait. Missoula’s George Durham. Drs. Casey. many names from Helena and Missoula visiting or staying at Finlen and the Thornton. Births announced on Sutter and East La Platte. Local improvements, sales, and ads. Gregson springs trips. a dog poisoner noted. sewer ordinances prompt police court actions.
Butte city council last night approved more street paving and several contracts for street grading and a new sewer. It authorized vitrified brick for Front street and Utah avenue, with granite blocks on Arizona street, Park to Platinum, and widened sidewalks. The meeting also opened Galena street and set paving plans, while street grade, sewer, and sidewalk projects were debated and funded.
The summer dancing party at Columbia gardens pavilion drew over 500 couples. Fine evening, good car service, and a long program of fourteen numbers with many encores. Committees included Reception J A Bryan and others. Floor H J Merkle and team. Arrangements Malcolm Gillis and John Rich. At Jerry Mullins 17 North Main street drinks offered, including Aquavit and Swedes.
A foreman, Peter Callahan, 28, died after being overcome by poisonous gases while leading a cut at the St Lawrence mine. Companions battled fumes for hours, dragging him toward the shaft. he died two hours after reaching surface. Callahan, a veteran miner, wore a helmet designed for two hours of oxygen. He lived at 45 East Park street with his parents. survived by two brothers and three sisters.
E. T. Bushnell chief clerk of the post office department in Washington Boe was injured in an automobile accident on Wickes hill near Boulder. He is reported resting easily at Montay’s hospital in Butte after an X ray showed a fractured left leg. The outcome depends on the X ray. Emil Mardilla funeral set for 2 PM this afternoon at Richards’ funeral chapel. The Standard announces a new comic starting next Sunday titled Mugay Teddy Bears and other features.
Mayer promotes Rogers Bros 1847 flatware and 187 patterns at low prices in Butte. Teaspoons and forks offered, stores advertise alarms and watches, including Ansonia clocks. Mail orders filled. inquiries welcome at 2 West Park.
Butte donors unite to aid Fernie fire victims, sending a carload of food clothing and supplies. Mayor Corby handed the drive to the Merchants' Association which will collect large packages at the Great Northern depot and smaller items at the association rooms. Cash gifts will fund purchases. John D. Ryan leads subscriptions, and Fernie mayor was asked to accept the carload. Charles B. Virden and Charles Austin coordinate the shipment with Allen and Heckman handling details.
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