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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
19
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 28 Mast Broadway, Butta. Telephone 422. Independent telephone 1422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Butte notes report travel of residents to San Francisco Portland and New York. Local business ads mention linoleum at cost and tailoring and dental services. The new pavilion at Clairmont opens with Brennan’s orchestra while residents plan trips to Yellowstone and eastern cities.
The White and Krebs partnership at 120 South Main Street Butte is dissolved with W H Krebs withdrawing. White will pay all debts and collect all monies due to the firm. Date August 16 1911.
The Standard promotes a premium choice for six or twelve month prepaid subscribers. Annie Carkeek, six months old, died yesterday. funeral at 2 p.m. today at 1880 South Gaylord officiated by Rev. F H Gwynne.
A hand-painted pearl-ringed head pin was recovered near 3 W. Park in Butte, tied to a loss report. The item was returned to the Boucher store amid streetward searches on West Park.
Plans for the annual conference of governors of the states were released. About 37 governors are expected to attend with speakers including Montana governor Norris and Wisconsin governor McGovern. Topics cover employers liability inheritance tax interstate rates public utilities and prison labor. The event runs September 12 to 16 with addresses by Wilson Carey Dix Hadley Aldrich and Osborne among others.
A hoax fire alarm at 12 West Park Street, Walker's Place, prompted a fire department response last night. The incident began with a report received around o'clock, causing a needless run and tying up department units.
An anonymous caller claiming to be Robert Cornwell refused to provide a phone number. A second call reported a fire at 35 West Broadway, prompting full department mobilization and a large crowd. No such address exists and no fire occurred at Walker's Spoon.
The Montana case against A Grorud for $2000 embezzled from J P Lossel of Wisdom State company was continued for a few days after a long preliminary hearing. State attorneys L P Donovan and Frank Walker and defense Wheeler Napton represented the parties. Lossel testified for nearly five hours yesterday in Justice Rhoades court.
Mayor Biiney nominated John Grogan and the council approved unanimously to fill the city marshal post after the death of Mike Murphy who had held the job for five years. Grogan, a Butte miner for 20 years, has lived in Walkerville 13 years. The council also funded 25 to the fire department for a state tournament delegate and heard resignations and tributes.
Fully 50 couples attended the invitation only affair at the Columbia gardens dancing pavilion hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Mc Namara's orchestra provided entertainment as guests were transported home in special cars after the event. Committees included Frank Laird Joe Jackson Joe Anderson M J Sheehan James Egan on arrangements and M C Donovan R L Walsh Frank Laird Frank Donahue M J Sheehan J L Hannifin M D Burt on the floor.
A benefit ball at Clearmont Lake, hosted by Silver Bow camp No 5805 Modern Woodmen of America, drew about 125 couples despite rain. The Montana state band led the dancing at 9 pm and a uniform foresters team exhibition drew applause. Proceeds go to the Colorado Springs sanatorium fund.
Telegrams report Mrs Helen M Calkins 78 of Mainsburg Pennsylvania is dying. Calkins and his wife on fishing trip near Big Timber will rush to her bedside as doctors say no hope remains.
Miss Nellie Sullivan Armstrong and James Sullivan were married yesterday at 6 am in Sacred Heart church by Rev Father McCrary. They honeymoon to Yellowstone park and will live at 421 South Main Street Butte. The bridegroom works as a station tender at Black Rock mine. Best man John Cenan and bridesmaid Jose Ann McManus attended. O Day at 46 died yesterday. remains at Walsh's undertakers. funeral notice to follow.
Elizabeth O Boyle a store clerk and A C Partelow a union picket clashed after he harassed customers with union handbills. O Boyle threw eggs then water on Partelow before calling police who charged him with disturbance. She posted a $25 bond and returned to her store as the case heads to police court.
Miss Margaret BE Loughrin formerly county superintendent of schools has returned to her Butte home after years away and newspaper work in Nevada. She had been attending University of California summer sessions at Berkeley with fellow local teachers including Miss Cahoon Price Lambrecht and Rogers.
In Boston on August 23 authorities report two Italian men arrested on suspicion of knowledge about the death of Lieut. William A. Whittier U S A who was assaulted on the waterfront Saturday night. The arrests follow the investigation into the slaying.
Races at Anaconda with a $1 round trip from Butte train leaving at 1 pm and passing to the track. Return from Anaconda at 6 36 pm. Samuel Gompers appears at the Auditorium tonight with free admission.
A raid on the Montana hotel in North Yakima led by Police Chief Kinnaman and Detective Smith resulted in four arrests. Patrick Mullins, former Butte mayor and city commissioner candidate, may cancel the lease if illegitimate traffic is proven. Mullins denies blame. hotel reportedly operated without license. North Yakima adopts commission government and heads to first election.
Duluth Minnesota August 23 Rival factions align with Secretary Wilson and Dr Wiley in the Wilson Wiley controversy at the National Association of Food and Dairy Departments convention. Elections set for tomorrow with hopes centered on president and other offices.
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