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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
13
The column catalogs a flood of brief notices including addresses for services such as harness and dental care, insurance, and stationery. It records numerous Montana residents traveling or visiting Butte from places like North Yakima, Seattle, and Billings, plus local residents’ health updates and social visits at various homes and lodges.
In a long session unions and the arbitration committee of the Butte Chamber of Commerce agreed that the labor controversy between bricklayers and the carriers unions would be settled at the next meeting next Friday. Building work has been largely suspended for four months as talks continue to merge the two unions.
Missoula Aug 21. H. wr Stropie a young rancher from Trains died in a local hospital tonight. He sustained a gunshot wound three weeks ago while hunting along the Thompson River west of Plains. The wound was ruled accidental.
Prominent Montana churchmen gather in Butte as Dr W McMurray opens the annual Montana conference of the Methodist Church South at St Pauls Church. The event, led by Bishop R G Waterhouse, will close Sunday with announcements of pastor assignments and a business session to follow.
At the Womens Home Missionary Society annual meeting delegates count 15 as leaders discuss plans for three Butte churches under the conference. St Pauls South Side M E Church and the West End Mission are highlighted as focus for future work and possible building up efforts.
C Forrest, president of the International Sheep Shearers Union No 3, claims a conspiracy after being charged with grand larceny for alleged embezzlement of 4000 dollars. He says Utah delegates seek to control the union, cites tampering with his office books, and vows to fight to regain control amid a contentious election battle. He was arrested, arraigned, and posted bail set at 10 dollars.
A 19th century gathering at Warm Springs featured Mr. Warren defending widowed pioneer women’s rights and a large turnout from the Great Basin era. Gen. Warren withdrew a controversial note as guests toured lawns, heard welcome addresses, and enjoyed a grand luncheon. The event recalled vigilante era tales and long-time miners like John Bell of Gold Creek sharing memories from 1862.
The narrative centers on early Montanan figures led by Inal Pike and Chief Joseph era traders. Neubert and Lewis, earliest 1857 arrivals, built pack boats for American Fur Company voyage from St. Louis to Fort Benton. A day of Pioneer sessions includes a Boston & Montana band concert, a parade, and an evening banquet honoring the first white child born in the Teton district.
William B Dunn aged 42 collapsed and died at 12 45 am while walking with his wife and son Vernon near his Colorado Street home. He had been debating a labor dispute with the engineers union and had previously worked as a fireman on North Main Street. Police and the coroner were notified. the report notes his recent union tensions and a hunting trip by a chauffeur named George Pierce.
Duna rescheduled a family trip pending labor union talks and a coroner’s inquiry into Eliza Best, wife of shipping clerk Mrs. Eliza Best, who died at home on East Second Street. She was born in Cornwall and is survived by husband Vernon Best and her parents and brothers. Funeral plans have not yet been finalized.
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