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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
4
A bustling sale preview invites women to shop footwear and garments with half-price offers. Featured items include golden brown velvet button shoes in multiple widths, patent leather Oxford ties with Louis heels, and velvet dress pumps. Deals run today with reduced prices on selections and sizes, appealing to busy shoppers preparing for outings.
Parrot green silk parasols formerly marked M5 now priced at 83 50. White linen parasols eyelet embroidered reduced from 2 73 to 1 70. Silk parasols in blue pink and red with Persian ruffle shown with price cuts. Children’s parasols in pink blue and white with wide ruffle discounted.
Exceptional savings across bags suitcases and trunks with extra weekday reductions highlighted by Pelling.
Fringed Purteish towels and 15x28 Turkish towels priced in Pennsylvania stores. Items include 1x30 hemmed Turkish towels, 20x30 hemmed towels, and 20x40 hemmed Turkish towels. Prices shown range from about 12 1/4 to 22 1/2 cents.
Silver Bow County increases taxes for 1910 with a four mill rise in the county and school district levy. The county levy allocates funds for sinking, poor fund, bridge, general purposes, and Walkerville adds a further 10 mills. The school district levy is raised by half a mill. total assessment exceeds 36 million dollars after adjustments. Assessor Bennetts notes stock assessments for San Pedro railroad and United Verde, with Clark stock adjustments reducing some values and shifting others to the tax rolls. The board also adjusts Missoula mortgages and various utility and property assessments, including street railway franchise, power line, and Montana street improvements.
Don Philippini and his 60 piece orchestra drew 1500 to 2000 music lovers to Columbia Gardens delaying the Yale baggage arrival by an hour. soprano Suzanna Lehmann impressed crowds with forceful solos as concerts continued both afternoon and evening including a standout Wednesday August 19 dance music program on a special stage.
Thomas William Kerrigan died at his home on Kemper avenue after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife and two children and was a member of several fraternal orders and churches. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 7 PM from the Masonic temple. he was a California native who settled in Butte and worked in mining, leasing, and public service roles prior to ill health.
Charles Schatzlein, a Broadway merchant, underwent another operation following a consultation. The procedure stemmed from appendicitis complications and the hospital reports his condition is serious but hopeful with further care planned.
Attorney Guy Tyler was attacked by miner George Wright on South Main Street. Tyler defended himself and sustained a severe bite to his left thumb. Wright was arrested. Tyler chose not to press charges. Wright claimed amnesia and appeared intoxicated.
Police raid on Peter Naughton’s bar led to four men arrested on gambling charges. Officers say Naughton signaled rear-room players to halt the game as a lookout tried to hold the door. Found money and chips totaling hundreds were seized from patrons and staff. Officers Ambrose, McCarthy, Taylor, Vernén, Lt Hatley and Capt Yorath led the operation.
Two women staying at the Southern hotel say they were stranded after trying to collect a $30 to $70 loan from a shoe salesman, Hawking. An incident at the B. A. & Depot left one Lathrop girl knocked to a sidewalk and led to police involvement. The women describe coercion and abuse, with Hawking facing a third degree assault charge and potential court action as officers intervene.
Police examine a damaged auto license to identify the owner of a car that struck a rig owned by Hawking and Alason on a Sunday night near Three Mile Hollow. The machine, described as speeding about 40 mph, wrecked the rig and threw Hawking and Alason from their wheel cart, killing the two. A broken auto lamp and a brown painted jaron guard are now held as evidence, with investigators asserting the car’s high speed and driver inattention.
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