Wages and living costs in Anaconda since the 1880s
Capt William M. Kelly and former Mayor O'Brien recall early wages at the smelters when operations began in 1884. Skimmers earned 4.50 a day, helpers 2.50, laborers 3, with long shifts. Wages rose and fell with copper. By 1904 laborers earned 3.75 under a sliding scale. potential 4.50 under a proposed plan. Rents rose, board remained comparatively cheap, cost of living rising slower than wages overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Kelly
O'Brien
Skimmer
Marcus Daly
Hale House
Butte
Leland Hotel
Anaconda
Local notes of visits, music, and travel at Anaconda
A dense list of short items recounts visitors and departures in Anaconda, including Ruth Libby, Jane's teacher, and Miss Virginia McGuire in Butte, plus multiple residents and guests traveling to Seattle, Deer Lodge, Spokane, and Helena. Visitors from Salt Lake, Tacoma, Missoula, and Ogden appear, with concerts and Victor records promoted, sales notices, and a labor day meeting planned at Carpenters hall.
New High School Course Revisions Announced in Anaconda
A press pamphlet outlines Ana conda high school new courses including commercial typing and German substitutions for Latin after two years. Free books begin this year, enrollment runs through the week, and 25 new subjects are added for the first semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Trustees
Anaconda
Cc. P. Utterback
Utterback
Butte
Forest Fire Reaches Olson Gulch Threatening City
High winds push a Foster Creek originated blaze toward Olson Gulch as flames jump up to three quarters of a mile. Firefighters, now 175 strong, established a new base at Olson Gulch and expect control if winds ease. Summer homes near lakes fear destruction as the fire advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Creek
Olson Gulch
Olson Guich
Anaconda Churches Plan Sunday Services and Changes
Multiple Anaconda churches list service times and pastors for Sunday. St Pauls Catholic Masses led by Rev Norbert Huff. Christian Church Oak Sixth with Rev W L Deming and Edwards speaker. no evening service due to illness. Zion Swedish Lutheran Cedar Sixth led by N J W Nelson with 11 am and 8 pm services and 10 am Sunday school. German Lutheran led by Rev J Koch at 321 West Fifth. English service 3 pm. Norwegian Lutheran Fifth and Chestnut Sunday school 2 pm. First Church of Christ Scientist 209 Main 11 am and 8 pm with Mind as subject. Sunday school 12:15. testimonial meetings Wednesdays 8 pm. Reading room daily 2–4 except Sunday. Swedish Baptist Fifth Cedar led by A Johnson Stormans with 10:30 am Sunday school and morning worship. no evening service. pastor preaching in Butte Thursday 8 pm midweek prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Lutheran Church
J. Koch
West Fifth Street
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Main Street
Swedish Baptist Church
Corner Fifth and
Cedar Streets
A. Johnson Stormans
Carl Granstrom
Butte
James Driscoll Dies. Services Held at St Peter’s Church
Funeral for James Driscoll was held at the family home and St Peter’s Church with a requiem mass. Attendees included Knights and Ladies of Security Loyal Order of Moose and the mill and smelter men’s union. Survived by wife nine children a brother in Ireland two sisters. Interment in Mount Carmel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Driscoll
Birch Street
St. Peter's Church
Father Pirnat
Driscoll
Knights and Ladies of Security
Loyal Order of Moose
The
Mill and Smelter Men's Union
Frank Fitzpatrick
John Crimmons
John Collins
James Hayes
S. K. Tidd
John Verdan
Montana
Patrick Driscoll
Ireland
Daniel Dwyer
Maggie Sullivan
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Local Churches and Services in City Center
Norwegian Lutheran church at Chestnut and East Fifth holds 8 p.m. service in Norwegian with Sunday school at 10 a.m led by Pastor C. A. Fritz. Baptist church at Locust and Fifth, Pastor E. E. Barton, offers services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Cordial invitation extended. Christian Science society at 816 Oak hosts 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services with reading room daily 2–4 p.m. All welcome. St Mark's Episcopal at Main and Sixth, Rector J. L. Craig, offers services at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 8 p.m.. Sunday school resumes next Sunday. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Main and
Sixth Streets
J. L. Craig
Anaconda Union Permits Member to Maintain City Lights
The Electrical Workers' union No. 200 of Anaconda grants a member permission to maintain street lights and fire alarm system. J. W. Flynn serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Workers’ Union, No. 200
Anaconda
J. W. Flynn
Valley Potatoes First Load Delights City View
Matt Debden brought the season�s first valley potatoes from Dry Cottonwood to town yesterday. Observers called the load beauties. For sale: 10 acres with house and furniture, plus chickens, about one acre planted with potatoes, located near Silica on the road to Big Hole, a mile and a half from the smelter. P. O. Box 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Debden
Big Hole
P. O
Reverend Cameron Returns From Scout Camp Preaches Today
The Rev. Robert A. Cameron returned from the Boy Scout camp last evening and will preach at both the morning and evening services at the Presbyterian church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Cameron
Presbyterian Church
Village News Bio: Local Residents Travel and Visit
Mrs. Hugh Hannigan returns from an extended visit with Mrs. Robert Taylor in Vancouver B C and also visited Victoria and Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. John Balkovatz and Mrs. Joseph Balkovatz with children Mary Walter and Anna depart for Salt Lake for a two week vacation. Tom Sontag, contracted to rebuild business places in Drummond, transacted city business then leaves for Drummond. Thomas Barry John Janasko William Barrett William Gallagher and George Gustafson, popular apprentice foundry workers, leave for a multi state trip lasting several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Hannigan
Robert Taylor
Vancouver
British Columbia
Victoria
Seattle
John Balkovatz
Joseph Balkovatz
Mary
Walter
Anna
Salt Lake
Thomas Barry
John Janasko
William Barrett
William Gallagher
George Gustafson
Cabbage Shipments Highlight Local Rancher and Visitors
Robert Applegate arrived from his Deer Lodge area ranch with a load of this year's cabbage praised as finer quality than that being shipped elsewhere. Also returning from a Yellowstone trip were Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fulmer, and Mrs. E. M. Howe with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Applegate
Deer Lodge
Yellowstone National Park
R. B. Abbott
George Jackson
Mark Fulmer
E. M. Howe
Downtown Electric Workers Edge Hill Team 3 to 2
In an l inning game yesterday afternoon downtown electrical workers defeated hill electrical workers 3 to 2. Me Donald and Jones were the battery for the downtowns and Kelly and Clayton for the hill squad. Mike Lynch of the hills stood out in the outfield. Crandall, manager of the downtowns, outmanaged Clayton of the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downtown Electrical Workers
I Hill Electrical Workers
MeDonald
Jones
Battery
Downtowns
Kelly
Clayton
Hill Bunch
Mike Lynch
Hills
Crandall
Hill
Insurance of all kinds Wellcome Durston company
Insurance of all kinds offered by Wellcome Durston Company located at 110 East Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellcome Durston Company
East Park
Mrs Banks and family leave for Burley Idaho then San Francisco
Mrs F A Banks and her children, guests at the Quinlans, departed yesterday for Burley Idaho. They will soon travel to San Francisco where Mr Banks serves as a member of the officers training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Banks
Charles Quinlan
Burley
Idaho
San Francisco
Banks
Officers’ Training School
Gun at stomach forces man home in intimidation wave
Authentic cases of intimidation by the radical workingmen surfaced yesterday. One man, walking to Third street for the 10:20 p. m. car with a dinner bucket, was halted by 10 to 15 men. A revolver was pressed to his stomach and he was ordered to go back home. Similar incidents were reported thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Fishermen's party heads for Bitter Root valley fishing trip
A party including Jake Keane John McKenzie C R Bennett Lou techtel and John Sargein leaves by automobile this morning for a Bitter Root valley fishing expedition. Two cars are used one for the fishermen and one for supplies with the supply wagon to haul the fish back on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Keane
John McKenzie
C. R. Bennett
Lou Techtel
John Sargein
Bitter Root Valley
A Strong Photo Picture at the Imperial Theater
Frances Nelson and June Elvidge, both St Paul natives who pursued stage careers, sign with World Film and co star in The Almighty Dollar at the Imperial theater. E K Lincoln leads the male role as the two actors share the screen in the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Nelson
June Elvidge
World Film Corporation
Imperial Theater
E. K. Lincoln
Nelson
Elvidge
St. Paul
Minn
Buffalo Resident Visits From Wyoming Hotel Man
Robert E. Taylor of Buffalo Wyoming and his wife and family came from Butte to visit friends in Anaconda yesterday. He runs a hotel in Buffalo and says his region benefits from high wool prices, with prosperity noted across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Mitchell
Cedar Nook
Stuart
Anaconda
Robert E. Taylor
Buffalo
Wyo
Butte
Taylor
Local man plans motorcar journey after visiting partner
Mr. Taylor will leave for Great Falls tomorrow and visit his former partner Al Sandahl before continuing homeward by motorcar. The passage notes cattle and hogs as leading local industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Great Falls
al Sandahl
National Defense Council Probes I W W Activities
The council of national defense will investigate the I W W situation across the United States with emphasis on Western activities interfering with war industries. The probe, approved by President Wilson, will be conducted by a commission appointed by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense Council
Washington
West
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Pearl Oysters In Japan May Yield Millions
A Japanese company has planted 200 million pearl oysters in a bay and expects to harvest millions of pearls via a newly discovered impregnation process. The venture promises a large output pending continued results and method refinement.
Storing Corn Among California Indians
Some California Indians store their corn supply in willow baskets that are as large as the rooms of a modern sized house.
Catholic Societies Picnic at Silver Lake Details
Catholic Societies Picnic set for Silver Lake on August 26 with train from Anaconda at 9 30 a m and return from Southern Cross at 5 30 p m arriving Silver Lake at 7 p m. Round trip fare is sixty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Anaconda
Southern Cross
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P. L. Fugina
East Third
Cherry Street
Park Avenue
James H. Murphy
East Park Ave
George W. Peterson
R. B. Abbott Co
Chestnut
R. B. Lewis
F. W. Peckover Co
Philipsburg
Georgetown
DR. Rinckel
Smith
Clark's Bank
Anaconda News
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Vermillion’s
Ruth Libby
Jane
Michael J. Swassing
R. C. Ryan
Washoe Park
Schlappi
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Spokane
Charles Hertz
Bert Kennard
New Victrolas
Victor
Copper City
Madison
Virginia McGuire
H. F. Hendricks
Big Ole
Catherine Barker
West Seventh
H. P. Lenhouta
W. R. Gray
Tacoma
Arthur Allen
Sidney Ballard
George Drinkwater
George Boyle
Helena
Edward van Wart
Los Angeles
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Andrew Edstrom
George
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G. W. Young
Sake
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J. Y. Sneddon
Auburn, Wash
Terry McGovern
McGill, Nev
Thomas Jordan
Mary Perlin
J. W. Rice
Francis
Missoula
O. N. Nelson
Hardlda
Marcus Plaster
Gillette
Net Petersen
Ed Foster
R. T
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Val Blindauer
James F. Mitchell
Plano
William Hogan
Ed Kurtz
Elmer Potas
Fuller Drug Co
W. T. Sylvester
John W. Bills
Madison Valley
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P. J. Singleton
Seymour Staats
R. E. Meigs
Livingston
Alma Bissonette
Jens, Mont
Erick Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Milwaukee Railroad
Evelyn Rafferty
Loretta Kelly
E. Herbert
Edna Frazer
Lake Linden, Mich
Henry Crealman
Chicago
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Casper
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E. M. Dearle
Archie McCorkindale
Malden, Wash
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A. A. Garred
Cincinnati
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Bertha
L. E. Cousins
Lost Creek
Cr. O. Larson
Ogden
Utah
Ranjos
Greek Orthodox Church
Pocatello
Mill Creek
Standard Office
Carpenters’ Hall
Norbert Huff
St. Paul's Church
Chestnut and
East Fifth Streets
C. A. Fritz
Christian Science Society
Society
Oak Street
Tom Sontag
Drummond
Bluebird
NEW Vaudeville
NEW Pictures
Greater Vitagraph Company
Earl Williams
Lydia Shelby
Sam Howard
Columbia
Grafonola
Rexall
East Park Avenue
M. P. Mahoney
Bell Phone
C. A. Tuttle Co
East Park Avenue Telephone Bell
Anaconda National Bank
Capital
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