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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
17
The Principal Branch Office of the East Broadway announces advertising rates and invites 9m applications for rate inquiries and placement information.
The optical department offers complete equipment for scientific eye examinations. An experienced optician manages lens replacements and prescription fillings without delay. Prices are uniformly fair and depend on lens and frame types.
Busy butte roundup lists residents from Helena Spokane and Missoula visiting or staying in Butte. Mentions travel from Great Falls Deer Lodge and Livingston with plans, cafes opening in Centerville, and a sale at the Red Boot Shoe Co. Also reports births, injuries, railway schedule adjustments, and marriage licenses issued in nearby towns.
The Democratic county central committee met to fix the fall campaign schedule. Primaries are set for September 1 and the convention for September 3, with 107 delegates to the state convention and 34 for the county convention. Delegates depend on votes for county commissioners, and P Nevin chairs while Jerry Crowley serves as secretary.
A double wedding took place at the residence of Reverends Blackiston of St. John’s Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. Rob ert E Ludwig and Miss Jessie Mitchell were married, with guests from Boulder attending. Some Boulder residents planned to celebrate later at a Scandinavian Brotherhood picnic at Alhambra Springs, with a round trip fare of 1.40.
The Montana state humane officer and Mrs Gilligan report on the national aerie gathering in Seattle. Butte and Helena delegates impressed by Montana's strong Eagle presence as parades and contests drew crowds. Notable achievements include Finlay McRae as grand treasurer and Helena winning a drill team championship.
The funeral for Cori Hickman the hackman killed by an electric shock Tuesday night is set for 2 PM at his home in the Mayflower addition. The Union and many friends sent floral tributes, with Eagles members and hack drivers serving as pall bearers. Burial will be at Mr Moriah cemetery.
The Bryan and Kern club held a large meeting in Judge Jerry J. Lynch's courtroom with speeches urging concerted work for a Democratic victory. Speakers included Bruce Kremer on campaign funds, George Toole stressing early and ongoing activity, Judge Boarman praising national sentiment, Larry Wugan and W. H. Maloney defending voting machines, and John H. Coleman noting East-West sentiment in favor of Democrats. The gathering adjourned after intense discussion and a promise to meet again.
Manager George Donahue and his players placed a bet on Silver Heels at a New Orleans track in tribute to Rube Welch who once owned the horse. The wager ended with Donahue cashing in after Silver Heels led the field, while Welch vented frustration. Also noted are funeral notices for William P. Kerwin Corbin H. Hickman and infant William Foley with services planned this week.
Crowds fill Sydney streets for the arrival and official landing of allied vessels. Rear Admiral Sperry and the fleet are greeted by Prime Minister Deakin, NSW premier, and Sydney officials as they inspect the naval guard and are escorted to the reception pavilion in the domain. The event showcases Australia’s public welcome to visiting ships and personnel.
Police were notified that the residence of a Teridente of 3 W. Chancellors at 13 North Alaska street was broken into during the Commercial day celebration. A diamond sunburst, a pearl necklace, several rings, and a large amount of silverware were stolen. Entry was gained through a window. Thieves remain at large as police sweep large towns for stolen items and monitor pawn shops.
A neighbor watching an unlocked Elm street home during an afternoon absence reported a man entering the front door. Deputies arrived quickly and found James Kelly ransacking the house. He is jailed on burglary charges awaiting the owner’s complaint. The report also notes the Fraternal Brotherhood Silver Lodge No 421 has a Caledonia address.
Butte brief items report J H Rule traveling from Boze Man and Vivian Moore visiting Finlen Hotel from Dillon. F Ruddell traveled from Anaconda to Butte while Woodford arrived from Lothrop. Judge J J McHatton and wife tour Seattle for ten days. Mrs A Cartright and Miss V Cart fight stay at Thornton. Beavershead officials Burnside and Clemens noted. City attorney William Carroll plans urgent Missoula trip. Walkerville council fast meeting canceled due to clerk’s ranch absence. Cooney Brokerage files for rex gra with incorporators Cooney Stowell Cooney Dowd Nevin and $20,000 capital. Tonkin’s proclaims greatest clothes sale in Butte. Lee Moore arrested for alleged indecent assault at Casino lodging house on East Mercury Street. Lorenz Wolpert’s funeral to Sacred Heart after removal from Richards parlors on Hopkins Street. Flowers requested.
An advertisement touts the Montana Optics company at 22 West Park in Mayer's store in Butte. It promises satisfaction or money back, emphasizes capacity and price guarantees, and notes on premises lens grinding with one hour replacements. It claims savings on gold glasses and the store’s claim to be the cleverest optician in Butte.
At the National Association of Attorney Generals meeting in Denver Hadley denounces the use of corporate fictions to dodge punishment for Standard Oil Monopolies. He urges tighter laws and notes the Indiana fine reversal shows litigious weaknesses and governance gaps. Representatives from many states attend as officials discuss enforcement.
A little girl was struck by an automobile on East Park Street while Henry and Paul Albertson and friends rode nearby. The car stopped, Henry Albertson helped, and humane officer P. J. Gilligan and Policeman Otis assisted. The child was taken to her mother Mrs. Buddell and received only a scratch and minor bruises.
Harry Poindexter of Poindexter Orr Livestock of Beaverhead County speaks of Beaverweed County grain prospects and upcoming calf roundups and branding. He notes both crops are good and predicts strong market value for livestock and equipment from Orton Bros. at 219 North Main Street.
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