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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
19
The Principal Grand Office of the standard is at 28 Fast Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent telephones 1,422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Butte notes public notices and small ads including Iona Cafe on East Park street, Orton Bros. piano rentals, Majestic range, Butte Stove Repor Co, and medical men Hattie Lorton and Ashlock at Owsley. Local travels, births at East Front and Colorado streets, visits to Melrose and Big Hole country, and railway ads. New delivery wagons showcased by J. T. Carroll Lumber with Rochine designs.
John Joseph Haley aged 8, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Haley, died yesterday at 528 East Summit Street. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM at Katholic Cemetery with interment to follow.
Horace J. Stevens of Houghton author of The Copper Handbook visits Butte amid optimism for copper. He notes general prosperity supports a gradual improvement, with copper consumption slightly ahead of production though uncertain due to rising speculation. Stevens plans trips to Idaho Nevada Utah and Arizona to survey mines.
County Attorney Walker urged the board to offer a reward for information leading to the capture of Max Berger's killers. The commissioners met but took no final action, though a reward seems likely. Investigators have little progress, with some suspecting Beauleau in custody may hold key details.
Montana hunters prepare for a season opening Sept. 1 with no early hunting allowed. Duck goose brant and swan carry no bag limit through Dec. 15. many birds wary and difficult at distance. Deer elk goats abundant but wild. licenses essential as wardens and forest rangers enforce laws.
Plans to supply cobalt camp power via Mata bichouan river generating plant and sub stations at South Lorraine Kerr Lake and Cobalt. Mines Power of Montreal aims to begin feeding cobalt by September with 3 million capital and ties to Quinze water power. Europe sees Swiss Swiss Goppenstein to Blatten and Berne Zollikofen lines, Spanish electric railways advance in Santander, Prussia targets 280 miles of railway electrification, Vienna postal subways proposed to replace wagons and horses.
Local Knights of Columbus begin a three day celebration with the institution of the order of Alhambra for members who have passed the third degree. A Brooklyn secret team will organize a caravan with knights from across the state. An exemplification of degree work, a social session, and a grand charity ball at Columbia Gardens are planned to raise funds for St. Joseph's asylum orphans in Helena.
New consignments arrive at Weinberg's Fashion Shop in Butte featuring exquisite fall two piece suits and wool princess dresses. The garments boast wide wale textures and broadcloths. Prices claim high quality and exclusiveness at the lowest in Butte.
Fred Borchard held in the county jail for several days after arrest for his queer street actions is identified as a lunatic who escaped from the Idaho asylum at Blackfoot. An officer heads to Butte to arrest him. Bell telephone service, in use for 20 years, shows growing adoption and approval in the community.
Mayer promotes flawless white and blue white diamonds with a written money back guarantee. A three quarter carat stone priced at 160 dollars can be bought back at 10 percent less than the sale price any time. Investors are advised to choose flawless gems for lasting value while specked stones are cheaper but lack a true value standard.
Joinville Brazil considers an electric railway to Lake Sagaussu harbor ten miles away to replace unreliable barge freight on the river. Joinville is a key jobbing center for a rich agricultural district with manufacturing interests.
Sheriff O Rourke reports receipt of a letter from Mrs. Due seeking proof of her son Fred Due alias Fred Smith, last seen working as a freight handler near Butte in September 1908 and believed killed in a wreck. she hopes to collect life insurance.
Mrs. Josephine Mayer announces the engagement of her daughter Clara to David Kammerman of Butte Montana. Kammerman, a well known Butte resident, is assistant manager for a noted firm once run by Mare Linz. Previously an optician under Dr Kammerman, ill health sent him abroad leaving his prior position. Clara is the daughter of Joe Mayer, head of a prominent Seattle business house.
An exam for male clerks and carriers will be held at the Butte post office on September 22. Applicants aged 18 to 45 must be physically sound. men must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh at least 125 pounds without overcoat or hat. For blanks and full details on examination, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, and promotions, address W. J. McCarthy, post office, Butte, Mont.
Yesterday no police court sessions were held as Judge A J McGowan accompanied the Newsboys club to Gregson springs. No offenders to docket. a small class will meet tomorrow as the boys keep their promises to conduct themselves while the judge is away. Clerke's store offers spring and summer suits at 15 dollars at 125 N Main street.
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