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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
14
H. J. Toomey notes abundant hay and rising feeder numbers in the Big Hole basin. He expects at least 15,000 head ready for shipment to eastern markets by April 1 and believes cattle can be fattened through May with ample feed. Shelters and feed pens have expanded as stockers increase.
The store promises customers a full refund if they are unhappy with Schilling's Best products.
Mr. Toomey says east buyers will visit in December to sign beef contracts, with shipments from the Big Hole basin starting about February 1.
The advertisement touts women’s Radcliffe shoes priced at $2.50 with heavy construction and sturdy soles, claiming they are the best buy available for the price.
Andrew Mack, a rising stage actor, comes to the Margaret theater for a Tuesday evening performance. The Melbourne Age lauds his season at Her Majesty's and his portrait of Tom Moore, highlighting audience enthusiasm and his appeal both on and off stage.
The Empire theater opened with The Lost Wife by the Royal Theater company drawing a large turnout. Police halted ticket sales fearing panic or fire could trap attendees while management plans one nightly performance through winter.
McRae offers 25 dozen pillow tops in beautiful designs priced at 35 cents each. The ad promotes a bulk quantity sale and highlights affordable home decor items for customers.
A McRae's advertisement lists sweaters for women and children in all colors with prices from 65 cents to 6.50. The note names several staff or customers including Stephens Hank Simmons and Mrs. Halloran, plus foreign visitors and local postmaster J. C. English.
The funeral service for Clement J. Zell was held at the Tuttle Undertaking establishment under Fraternal Order of Eagles auspices. Remains were sent by train to Smithville Ohio, with Mrs Zell accompanying and plans for the barber shop to be run by Frank Carton.
Local merchants showcase toys including sleds, hobby horses, and pianos at the Bee Hive and Roach Smiths while Washoe beer promotions and festive decorations appear. Visitors from Butte Helena and Missoula traverse the city with notices of hotel stays Elks memorials and district court work.
Ed Larson Missoula county under sheriff arrived in the city on official business and checked into the Montana hotel. H J Cooney a prominent Butte merchant spent the weekend in town. Market listings show butter 30c per pound bananas 80c per dozen port wine 40c bottle and sherry 50c. Christian church plans a January series led by Evangelist J L Fowler with services starting the first Sunday.
Pittsburg December 3 flood threatens the Ohio and Monongahela valleys as the Allegheny river rises. At 10 pm the Ohio river at Davis Island dam stood 21.1 feet, the Sixth street bridge Allegheny 22.6 feet, with more rise expected. Be alert as water creeps into lowlands and rail lines.
New York dispatch says Roy A. Miller a hotel telephone superintendent aroused tenants by shouting a shooting. He found a woman unconscious and later dead, believed to be Miss Nellie Brod from British Columbia. Miller vanished after urging her to claim suicide.
At 206 East Commercial Avenue the Montana Music company reports a grand sale success with prices so low that customers are snapping up pianos. Display models at the same prices invite examination during afternoon hours.
Two expert engravers are employed to provide complimentary engraving work at Ham merslough's.
In Antwerp on December 3 American sailors discharged from foreign ships upon arrival in Europe struggle to find return engagements amid owner prejudice and local bureaucracy. The American colony organized a gala performance under the patronage of the American and British consuls to aid the distressed sailors.
The mansion near Rye on Long Island sound built by John A. Dix was burned today. Owner W H Browning of New York estimates the loss at about 75000 dollars.
The weekly ending December 2 lists uncalled for letters including L H Dunnagan J C Evans A M Francis James Hogan Frank Hobart W C Hudson G W Jensen William Jones P E Kemmerer P A Lagerstrom Frank Lavigne Carl Miller James McQuade Ambrose Powers two entries Henry Pocket Fred Raskob Martin Rune John Stark and Bert.
London reports a dense fog in the English Channel and North Sea over the past two days with many ships believed to have run aground.
The Windham returned from a six day cruise investigating cruelty to oyster boat crews. Three captains were arrested and seven crew members removed for reporting ill treatment. U S District Attorney Rose said more cutters will be sent out two or three times each season.
Commander Becheler reports the Key West wireless telegraph station received an eight word message from Colon. The distance is about 1000 nautical miles with Cuba lying between the two points.
Dover reports the arrival of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, former viceroy of India, and his wife Lady Curzon, who landed in the city today.
In Papantla vanilla planters report losses as U S substitutes flood the market reducing demand for genuine vanilla. The brief notes Hadley the plumber at Corner Oak and Commercial is cited as a reliable worker.
Byron Love married Maud Deusenbury in a private ceremony at the bride’s parents home on Middle creek west of Bozeman last week. The wedding was reported as a special dispatch from Chestnut.
In Havana on December 3 two fresh yellow fever cases were reported, with the victims identified as Spaniards.
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