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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
9
Butte readers are informed of principal branch services at East Broadway location. Independent telegram and phone lines advertised with contact details and advertising rates available on application.
A crowded page details visitors in Butte from Helena Spokane Missoula and Portland with social calls and hotel stays. It notes trains running to Anaconda and signals a closing out sale at Red Boot Shoe Co with ads for discounted shoes and clothing. Local births and hospital updates accompany notices of visitors to family and friends.
A Democratic county committee meeting in central Montana outlined the plan for primary elections on September 1 and a county convention on September the latter to select 107 delegates to the state convention in Anaconda. The county arrangement follows the spring delegate allotment with one delegate per 20 votes cast for county commissioners two years ago. P Nevin chairs the committee with Terry Crowley as secretary amid talk of many candidates for offices.
Gilligan returned from Seattle where he attended the national gathering of the Bugle order. He served as junior president of a Montana lodge, reporting strong state membership and finances, and noting Montana’s successful parade, floats, and honors awarded to delegates from Vancouver, Victoria, and the Philippine islands.
Double wedding solemnized at Rev. Blackiston's residence of St. John's Episcopal Church. Rob ert E Ludwig and Miss Jessie Mitchell, Joseph D Pitcher and Miss Jessin Taylor wed. Both couples from Boulder planned a quiet ceremony in Butte then return home. Witnesses included Frances Calvin and White. Next Sunday the Scandinavian Brotherhood plebe at Alhambra Savings. trip fare $1.70. train leaves 10 o'clock am.
The funeral for Carble Mickman, a hackman, killed by an electric shock Tuesday night, will be held today at 2 PM at the Mayflower addition. The hackdrivers union sent a floral design, with many friends sending pieces. Eagles members will serve as pallbearers. Arrangements are by a local undertaker to enable city hack drivers to attend. Burial will be in Morigh Cemetery.
Manager George Donahue and his family allies bet on Silver Heels during Rube Welch day at the race rack. Welch, once a race horseman and former owner of Silver Kesly for the Pianophiends purse, received a charity wager as Donahue placed three dollars. The outcome left Donahue cashing in and lamenting his first bet on a horse race.
The notices announce funerals for William Kerwin at 9 AM from 223 South Main to St Patrick's Church. Corbin Hilckman’s funeral is at 7 AM from Robart Avenue, to be conducted with Fraternal Order at Tangles. William Foley died of diphtheria at 18 months. private funeral from 413 Macanda Road this afternoon at 2 PM. Sherman & Rand direct the services.
The Bryan Club gathered many leaders in a weekly meeting with speeches urging unity and campaign fundraising. Speakers praised party prospects in Montana and urged Democrats to register strength, while addressing national issues and machine strategy.
Sydney crowds thronged the streets to greet the arrival of the fleet with thousands lining the route from Farm Cove to the domain. Leaders including the prime minister and New South Wales premier welcomed officers and crews who landed ashore, inspected naval arms, and proceeded to a pavilion reception under royal and colonial dignitaries.
Police report a daring burglary on August 19 at Chanceltors Street in Sort Alaska. Jewelry including a diamond sunburst pearls rings and many silverware spoons were stolen after entry through a window while the family attended a Commercial Day celebration. No suspects yet. description sent to police chiefs and shops on alert.
A woman on Elm Street left her home near Thar the race track with a neighbor watching. The door unlocked, a man entered and ransacked rooms looking for money. James Kelly was arrested and jailed on burglary charges. Deputies sped to the scene. The owner is expected to file a complaint. The note mentions the Fraternal Brotherhood Silver Bow Lodge treasurer at 50% Caledonia Street.
An ad from Monitang Optical at 32 West Park Mayer offers eyeglasses with emphasis on satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. It markets catadioptric and light pieces, claiming quality lenses and a replacement service. The copy mentions a promise of guaranteed satisfaction and a money-back option.
Brief notes from Butte items mention Baze men and Vivian Moore, visits by Anaconda residents, Woolford’s arrival, Judge and Mrs J J McHatton in Seattle, Mrs A Certright and Miss Cart Mehe in Helena, Burnelde and Mrs Clemens visiting from Beaverhead, William Carroll leaving Missouri to handle urgent business, Walkerville county meeting canceled due to City Clerk’s absence, Cooney Brokerage articles filed with Frank Crone Stowell Coonay and Charles Nevin as incorporators, capital $20, and Tonkin’s at 43 Park promoting “The Greatest ... in Butte’s History.”
Lee Moore was arrested by OMeer Halussey after a midnight chase. A 19 year old youth, Seed George, alleges an indecent assault at a casino house on Baal Mercury Street. The alleged scene involved a removal of a body from Richards' parlors to a family residence on Hopkins Street, with a funeral to occur Monday at Nelovka.
Hadley of Missouri, speaking before the National Association of Attorneys General, denounces the Standard Oil verdict and warns that corporate legal fictions cannot shield wrongdoers. He urges stricter state and national laws and asserts that judgments must target the right party. Attendees include many state officials and legal leaders.
A child was struck by a car at a park area yesterday afternoon. The machine stopped, bystanders and a policeman helped, and the child was taken to the mother's residence for care. Only a scratch and minor bruises were reported.
Harwy Poindexter, part of Poindexter & Orr Livestock of Beaverhead County, visits Butio for internal business. Paine Dexter says hay harvest nears completion in Beaverhead, with grove readiness for grain work. Branding rounds and calf roundups expected to be strong. Orton Bros advertise depot at 29 North Main for farm needs.
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