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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
15
The notice lists Mose Linz promoting suitcases and rental services for pianos from Orton Bros Dr Hall No 1 Owsley block Hesse wagons at Grady's and Dr Biddle Phoenix block Tel 464. It also mentions various locals visiting Butte from Dillon Missoula Great Falls Helena and Billings with hotel stays at Finlen Thornton and the Butte.
A horse hitched to a delivery wagon escaped on West Copper Street in Butte and sped toward Montana Street. It attempted a jump beyond the rail, slid under the rail, tearing off the bottom and breaking the wagon shafts. The horse landed headfirst eight feet below but suffered only a bloody nose and remained docile afterward.
The Butte Commercial Bank announces time deposits at a 4 percent interest rate. This savings offer aims to attract new customers seeking steady returns on fixed-term deposits.
John Webb reports a night attempted burglary at 157 West Aluminum Street hoping for papers needed for a pending lawsuit. A $100 reward is offered for the thief, who rifled a trunk and dresser but left four razors with Webb’s name on one handle.
In a tense exchange a man nicknamed Sis Evans defends himself after a woman reports a knife and a dropped purse. The accused explains he found the purse, denies theft, and recounts past work in New York and as a city street sweeper. The judge releases him, noting no decisive evidence and questioning the accuser’s own reputation.
John Webb sues Frank Boucher in district court for 6000 dollars alleging Webb lent Boucher about 4500 dollars from Dec 9, 1902, to Oct 1, 1996. Webb says Boucher issued receipts, repaid 2000, then kept the receipts to avoid calculating principal and interest. Webb seeks 1500 dollars damages for loss of receipts plus 4500 dollars.
An ad invites readers to try "Wau Kesha" beer at the Steamboat block. Another notice informs wage earners in Butte that they may open a check account at the Butte Commercial Bank on Hamilton Street.
County Attorney Murray declares school trustees may levy taxes for maintenance without county commissioners interference. Trustees had set 9 mills, commissioners cut to 8 mills. Attorney advises awaiting levy by trustees, to be extended on the tax roll. Also reports hires and bids for staffing and census, plus health-related vacation approvals and bills approved for payment.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Omar J. Malcolm of Great Falls and Alberta M. Gwynne of Butte, to Thomas Boney and Mary Ryan, to Matthew Doyle and Ida Moe, and to Dennis Sullivan and Nellie Harrington, all of Butte.
The Oswald family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of husband and father, Mrs George Oswald and family say in heartfelt note.
George F. Downer, the new principal of Butte high school, arrived Monday and met with the school board trustees. A young former Wisconsin educator, he impressed the board with appearance and talk while recounting a recent misrouted train experience from Helena to Logan and on to Garrison before reaching Butte. He expressed gladness to be in Butte.
A certified copy of the articles for Kreiter Amuse ment company of Wisconsin was filed for record in the county clerk’s office. The electric theater at 31 West Park street is part of the venture with $6,000 capital in $100 shares. Directors are William E Kreiter C A Sidler and John M Niver. An annual statement shows $3,500 paid in and assets at $4,400 with no liabilities. Orton Bros piano organ ads appear at 219 N Main Butte.
Mayer at 22 West Park offers watch mainspring replacements at $1 with a one year guarantee and repairs at 15 to 25 percent below other shops. He sells the Ansonia watch at Toc and guarantees all goods as represented, promising factory protection for customers and inviting mail orders.
John Waters, a one armed night watchman at the Original mine, aided by an automatic pistol, pursued and captured James Toner and Dan Kettel after they tried to steal pipe worth 13 cents a pound. He fired into the air to deter the crowd, then escorted the suspects to jail with police aid. Waters, a long-time miner protector, has previously cornered 13 criminals in the mine yards.
A pair of burglars entered Mrs. D Howkins home at 102 South Arizona yesterday afternoon while the family was out and stole $3 from a pocketbook and two large clocks. A dog tied inside the house reportedly led to the suspect as a boy, and police have a road description of the youngster. Mrs Hopkins identified the dog. Ww A Cash, dentist, with Dr Johnson, 101 Pennsylvania block. The Butte Commercial bank offers 4 percent interest on time deposits.
Secretary Taft is very concerned about his mother’s condition in Columbus Ohio on August 20 and may alter or cancel his scheduled Philippine trip.
A compact remark highlights Latin skin cream as a handy healing household remedy. The snippet emphasizes its availability and usefulness for common skin issues in a domestic setting.
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