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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
7
Butte section announces advertising rates for the Butte Ondemand Service, with rates finalized on application. Includes Blanderdam Babtsroadway listing and telephone numbers 42 and 14 percent for independent telephones.
In Butte today, Missoula and Livingston figures visit. a Missoula jeweler and Livingston residents are noted, along with births at 1190 West Broad, a Southern cafe opening, and theater of local commerce. Mentions include grain of Missoula, Anaconda, Helena, and Seattle travelers, plus Butte retail closings and a Regal shoe sale push.
Veteran D. D. McLaughlin defeated Harry Burton in a grueling three hour final, then dominated the fourth set to win the state championship in Helena. He plans to defend the title next season at Hunter's Hot Springs with a larger field expected from Easter Montana.
Weekly piano sale offers a range of uprights from Arlington Schubert and Kimball to Kinuwall and Colby Co. models. Prices span from 220 to 650 with down payments from 10 to 48 and monthly terms up to 40, at 2218 North Main Street, Butte.
Review notes weak audience turnout for the rural show “Uncle Josh Perkins” at Broadway. Fred LaRue as Hiraw Green provides the sole redeeming performance, while Agnes Hite and William Milliken receive tepid praise. The remainder of the cast and specialties fail to energize the crowd.
Howard Morse and Misa Blanche Morse of Dillon with E Mores depart today for Yellowstone National Park via Livingston and Gardiner. They plan a five week visit as the peaks of Wonder- Ina are reported, with pleasant weather and typical summer supplies.
Kansas City dispatch reports the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress will devote an entire day to natural resources at its fifth annual meeting in San Francisco in October. Mason, appointed by President Grant, and other leaders expect strong attendance from national conservationists. A letter from Washington confirms cooperation and extra time to discuss resources, with railways offering support for the San Francisco gathering.
The funeral of Francis A Doyle 47 a Newark Ohio native and longtime Butte machinist will be held this afternoon with burial in St Mariah cemetery. The Elks lodge will conduct services at Elks hall and in state until 2 pm. Doyle who died Saturday after a lingering illness had visited President Roosevelt in Washington at the invitation of labor delegates. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Mayer's Factory claims the best equipped facility in the West for making and repairing jewelry. It features modern machinery, low costs, and skilled staff enabling high quality output, with repairs, remodeling, and new pieces offered at lower prices. Mainsprings, watch cleaning, and repairs come with strong guarantees. 22 West Park.
Magoon tells Taft that Cubans are prepared for self government and approve government ownership of utilities. A test vote on private telephone concessions indicates strong support for state control as Roosevelt suggested. Magnon plans to meet President Taft in Washington after visiting Myater Tas.
A collision sent Mrs Sanders and Mrs D Acheul flying over a fence. Mrs Sanders was struck on the head and rendered unconscious while Mrs Wascheul sustained only minor injuries. Both were taken to Helena. reports last night said injuries were not serious. The machine was partly wrecked.
Chicago August 21 practical organization completed and skirmish fire of the campaign has begun. W J Bryan has approved the plans of the Democratic National Committee. A meeting of national committees and sub-committees with Mr Aryan is set for Sept 2 to review action effectiveness.
A large audience attended the Sankey memorial concert last evening featuring the Boston & Molling band and the Stevens choir. The event, among the summer highlights, drew over six hundred attendees and included a joint program with the two ensembles and several solo items.
Professor Matlack, long serving organist and director at St Jean's Episcopal Church, is leaving for New York. He will relocate to the eastern metropolis after accepting new opportunities there. His departure ends a period of notable musical leadership and a trained pupil will take over responsibilities.
Mrs Junie G Sanders of Butt was badly injured yesterday in an automobile wreck between Rolona and Alhtinbra springs while en route to the springs. Also mentioned are Mary Ay TXACHAU, Mr Henry A Parghon of Helena, and other companions, with details unclear but noting passengers and a loss of control at the driver.
Tangier August 23 reports confirm the defeat of Abd El Aziz by his brother Mulai Hafid. Betrayal by Abd El Aziz’s tribesmen aided Hafid, who is proclaimed sultan with officers in major Moroccan cities declaring for him. Telegraphed proclamation reaches all parts of the country.
Bergen dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Folge Fenden traveling from Bersey to Haugesund wrecked off Skoneviks on the west coast. The ship sank in three minutes with about 70 passengers aboard. 40 are believed drowned, fifteen bodies have been recovered, and the captain survived.
Tommy Burns the American heavyweight challenger defeats Squires in the thirteenth round at Sydney N S Wales Australia. The report, from Pall Mall Gazette, notes the town crier's proclamation and the local pageantry surrounding the event with a painted pole and medal display as part of a quaint medieval revival.
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