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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
15
A wide display of patterns and insertion edges offered in assorted widths. 12 yards per bolt for 50c. The finest patterns in the assortment are priced at 1.75 a bolt. Wide variety of widths and patterns with edges and insertions. Hurry.
Several hundred pieces of extra quality comfort calico shown in a broad range of patterns. Sale 5c a yard. Cotton batting worth 124c at 8c. Large rolls of cotton batting fresh and snowy white, 124c value, on sale at 8c a roll. Outing flannel fully 200 pieces grouped for final sale at 8c a yard. White wool blankets 114 size $3.95. Fifty dozen new bed comforts covered with silkoline, filled with white cotton, value $3, on sale at $2. Cotton blankets extra large 11-4 size, usually $1.25, on sale at 95c a pair.
Catalog of women and children's underwear on sale. Includes balbriggan pieces, Swiss ribbed garments, and union suits. Prices range from 12 1 2 to 55 cents, with items marked down from 25 to 29 cents and several 85 to 75 cent values reduced for today only.
Men’s wash ties offered in a wide range of colorings and patterns including checks stripes and plain colors. Priced at 10c.
Ten pioneer Methodist ministers who served 20 years or more in Montana gathering at Gamer’s on East Park last night. Rev F A Riggin presided as toastmaster, with guests including Mrs Emma Gamer and Rev Walter Jordan. Speakers, memories of Alder Gulch era, first schoolhouse in Butte, and early travel hardships highlighted the event.
The article recalls a session of stories by story-tellers featuring J. W Bennett, George D. King, Job Little, 8S. A. Oli ver, John Hosking, J. W. Tait, Mra. Gamer and Mra. J. W. Jenkins. They shared genuine tales of how the faith of the Methodists reached Montana over 26 years ago and how the church prospered and grew.
A 5000 delegate gathering of Negro Knights of Pythias opened in Kansas City on August 24 for a four day session. Delegates include doctors bankers lawyers merchants and professionals from every state. John W Strauther of Greenville Mississippi will preside over the supreme court of Calanthe as the meeting discusses every phase of the Negro question.
Washington reports President Taft will host a high level conference in New York City starting Monday to discuss possible changes to the interstate commerce act. Attendees include Meassrs Knapp and Prouty, Attorney General Wickersham, Secretary Nagel, Solicitor General Bowers, and Representative Townsend. The draft would shift carrier investigation duties to the department of justice and bureau of corporations, leaving the ICC as a judicial body examining freight rates. Wickersham calls the issue complex and open to thorough discussion.
Washington reports that Lieut. James N. Sutton of the U S Marine Corps will be disinterred and examined by medical and ballistics experts to determine the cause of death. Arlington grounds will be consecrated by Catholic rites with Cardinal Gibbons approving the plan.
Kansas City August 24 All principals in the kidnapping of 6 year old Marion Bleakley the incubator baby stolen from Topeka Saturday awaited the decision of Judge E E Porterfield on writs of habeas corpus to prevent the return of the child to its mother Mrs J J Bleakley The hearing will be heard tomorrow If Porterfield dismisses the writs only a recall of requisition papers can prevent the taking of Mrs James Barclay of Buffalo N Y and J N Gentry of Kansas City to Topeka to stand trial A second man who accompanied Gentry and Mrs Barclay is being sought by police Inspector Boyle believes he will be captured.
Capt. James Hoatson, a leading officer of the North Butte company, arrived in Butte yesterday. He is a familiar figure in town, having long served as manager of the Butte & Boston company before its acquisition by Amalgamated.
Strong winds and a heavy incoming tide in Calcasieu river last night suggested a severe gulf storm. Fears rise that the gale damaged rice, much of which remains uncut across the area near Lake Charles Louisiana.
London reports a China Japan accord on most points in the negotiations with no agreement on jurisdiction over the Fushuan Yanti mining areas. The compromise preserves for China the Tao territory. Born Aug 24 to Mr and Mrs Michael P Casey at 704 North Wyoming Street a daughter.
General Marina plans to lead an offensive within 19 days, aiming to break Moor defenses at Melilla where fortress-like rails and canal work at Marchica are key. A failed canal jeopardizes supply lines. critics urge sharper action to counter rising Moor boldness and avoid a dangerous trap.
Reports from Penon de la Gomera say Moorish forces continued firing on the Spanish garrison yesterday as the transport Almirante Tebo reached the harbor and bullets showered the defense. No Spanish casualties reported as sixteen thousand more troops stand ready in Mako. General Weyler expressed willingness to command the Melilla expedition.
In Los Angeles on August 4 Jim Barry defeated Jack Burns in a tame one round bout at the Pacific Athletic Club with no decision awarded. Barry floored Burns in the second and sixth rounds and pressured him in the tenth. Burns showed little speed and bled from the mouth. a potential fight with Jack Johnson was hinted for September.
Caroline Lady Saye and Sele has died in Hereford where she had lived since her 1857 marriage to the sixteenth Lord Saye and Sele. She was the third daughter of the first Lord Leigh and sister to the dean of Hereford and the late Lord Leigh. Her husband christened the woman who later became his wife.
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