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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 21 Fast Broadway Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Dr. P H McCarthy and Fred Orton listed. Montana Music Co. promoted. J W Andrews back in Granite. Thomas F Ward in Philipsburg. Various returns from Butte Granite and Salt Lake visits. Park street updates and local births. Northern Pacific introduces electric sleeper on North Coast Limited. Hotel and travel notes plus Woodmen of the World announcements.
The Woodmen of the World held their annual Alhambra picnic on Sunday with fine weather and a large crowd. Sports included running and jumping and the orchestra provided music all afternoon. A small informal dance followed at Alhambra hall on Wednesday evening with refreshments and late dancing. The report also notes visitors from Helena and surrounding areas staying at the Springs and attending events.
State Examiner Hudnall completes a three day review of Silver Bow county offices and finds books in good condition. He urges stronger license collection, proposes newspaper notices to pursue delinquents, and blames the county attorney for lost revenue while praising improved clerk of court and clerk and recorder practices. He recommends Sept 20 as a publication date for delinquent notices.
The Newbro Drug Company at 109 North Main Street offers razors at one dollar each with a money back guarantee. They claim to beat all prices and promise twenty dollars in gold if medicine is needed at night and not attended to within five minutes after ringing the night bell.
The county and state seek prompt payment of license and delinquent taxes with enforcement by the county attorney. State shares from penalties are debated while future proper funds distribution is urged. The license case against former Senator Courtney moves to the supreme court. Ruby Hazel, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W J Martin, dies. funeral tomorrow at 2 p m.
Barbers push to clinch top prize in a local parade contest as they perform their best to outshine rivals.
Several unions including Barbers Typographical Clerks and clerks plan bold entries in the Labor Day parade with 7 000 to 8 000 participants expected. A $5 fine for nonattendance aims to ensure a strong showing before sports at the race track and garden exercises.
Frank C. Ives retiring president of the Montana State Trades and Labor council was surprised in his Butte apartment by a committee from the convention. They presented a silver water service and a cherry spoon for his wife, praising his record and leadership during his term.
Delegates from division No 1 L A A O H returned from the Great Falls meeting praised the Butte lodge. Two Butte members Mrs J D Murphy and Mrs Rose M Dermott-Sealey were elected president and vice president.
A river town tale reports Holmes catching a notable fish and word spreading about the event. locals discuss the catch as a sign of good fortune and community chatter grows around the incident.
A wave of rumors follows a telegram about Jesse Holmes catching a five inch fish in Idaho. Mayor Davey and Chief Reynolds scramble as street activity erupts and florists rush to prepare for mourning attire. Funeral notices also arrive for Richard T. McBreen from United Moderns No. 45.
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