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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
10
Souvenirs of Butte lists seventy five silver spoons priced up to 1. The catalog includes six copper spoons from 26a to 75e and eight styles copper paper knives priced at 80c to 1.25. Copper hatpins, copper and silver fobs, china plates, art metal trays and caps, copper snatch boxes and silver match boxes are shown with various price points.
Butte society notes list visitors and residents including J. Link of Ueleny, TH Sherman of Washington, Goodwyn from Great Falls, Marganey from the Capitol, and many from Helena and Dillon areas. Mentions of hotels, trains, telephones, and local business updates accompany a parade of names, travels, and short trips through Montana towns and beyond.
Lee Mantle former United States senator for Montana formally announced his candidacy for governor to succeed A Clark. Representative Dixon will not seek re election. Mantle aims for party leadership and a state Republican convention set for late September in Antone or Helena to determine the line and place of the campaign.
Report details multiple human remains recovered from an old shaft near Polluck mine. A skull and body parts in shoes, clothed remains, and a young child’s shoe fragment imply a violent death, with speculation on motive and exact site.
A forthcoming Children’s Day programme promises a sports display, balloon ascent, and parachute drop. Daring feats include high dives from a lake pole with a man and a woman, plus other features. Free fares and tables for young women are mentioned, details unclear.
Detective reports Oliver Smith was taken into custody after investigators matched a missing glass bowl to his brother in law’s home at 311 Ens Broadway. Smith allegedly attempted to obtain money from his sister, fled, and was later identified by a pawnbroker. The case heads to court this morning. bowl valued at Bb.
Mrs Frederica Woe petitioned the district court to adopt Charles Shder aged three, claiming a dying wish from the boy's mother and alleging complex ties among the boy's parents. The case centers on legitimacy, guardianship, and the grandmother's desire to secure inheritance for her own daughter. The court set the matter for Sept 3 and ordered awaiting further records.
William Foley died suddenly at St James Hospital from liver congestion. A miner from Mine camp, he became ill Saturday and was cared for at home at 4 Amilah Street before being taken to the hospital at 3 pm, dying at 7:30 pm. He was 24, born in Bull, son of Mrs Kate Foley of Boulder, with sisters Ata Jerry J Harrington and Agnes Foley and brothers Pat and John Foley. Funeral arrangements to be set after his mother's arrival in Butte. The notice also includes an unrelated Sunday excursion listing by j eaege Leaves Rudto.
A newspaper ad notes watches and jewelry offered at twenty five percent off by Mayers Great, promoting discounted prices on a range of timepieces and accessories with aggressive savings and bold display.
Crowds flock to Mayer's Busy Store at 23 West Park as watches, combs, waist sets and bracelets are advertised at one fourth their price. Listings claim watches at 78 dollars, Rogers Bros flatware at 1.25, and various items discounted to lure shoppers with bold savings and busy daily rushes.
Kalaar Tuohy, about 17, was arrested on Montana Street after striking Kelley and was jailed. Authorities prepared charges for imbehavior as the boy resisted and claimed his folks were away. He was taken to the city patrol station in a wagon for processing.
Butte notes report J Dooley and daughter guests at a gathering. Horace V Winchell, former Amalgamated official, arrives in Butte from Minneapolis. Mrs Richards returns from California visit. A hearing is set for Monday in the Durant station case involving E Mayes and a suspected assault by a colored man. preliminary exam to follow.
In a federal contempt proceeding, William Carroll faces questions over alleged attempts to influence jurors. The hearing, held in Stoddard, features testimony from Charles E. Wolverton, William G. Carroll, and defense counsel as prosecutors press for motion rulings and juror lists, with Carroll denying coercive intent.
A meeting of Lutey's store employees was held last evening at the Women's Club Building with Tatey presiding as chair. After routine business the program included talks on The Art Of Taking a Vacation by Foote and Our Telephone System by Ward among others, followed by a general discussion led by Christie on sick committee duties.
A ceremony is planned for the opening of two new playgrounds on Oregon Avenue and Be Street this afternoon. Mayor Macciniles is expected to attend with the aldermen possibly approving the formalities.
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