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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
7
The print edition notes the standard office at 8 East Broadway Butte with telephone listings for the Business department two and Editorial department four two two. Advertising rates are available on request.
A Victorian era advertisement promotes gift watches as lasting presents. It features Hamilton Waltham Hallmark Elgin Howard Gruen Rode ladies wrist watches in 7 to 15 jewel grades priced from 36.00 and up, with 15 jewel Hallmark models noted as winners priced between 15 and 30 dollars.
Jack Hammill a well liked former Standard company manager in Butte died in Vancouver British Columbia after a long illness. He suffered a paralytic stroke and had recently returned from Los Angeles and Vancouver seeking treatment. Hammill, about 82, was a native of Massachusetts and had a lengthy career in Montanas mercantile and newspaper work. He left sons and a widow and had been a member of Silver City Lodge AF and AM.
The Butte city column lists travelers and residents from Helena Missoula Dillon and other towns visiting restaurants hotels and shops. It notes Christmas photography specials at Finlen Stadio Grand and Thornton plus taxicab service by Sherman Reed. Also mentions a missionary society meeting at Mountain View church and engraving card orders at Standard office.
A federal suit seeks cancelation of a Bow county land patent obtained by Peter Linden alleging fraud and mineral land status. The government claims Linden filed with misrepresented affidavits and deceived officers. Damages cited include $49 000 against Anaconda and Osterman case totaling $100 000 for injuries from a cage incident.
The Adath Israel congregation of Butte, nine members strong, launches a campaign to raise 315 000 for a new church. A Chanukah dance fundraiser at the Woman's Club on December 1 aims to boost support with tickets sold. Committee members include Nick Spatter Ha Rose Morris Max Blaustein and Tabbi M Levins as efforts grow. The group plans to build a Beat synagogue between St. Paul and Ue.
The Trinity Methodist Episcopal church choir in Centerville began rehearsals for its annual Christmas concert. The program features revised old-time carols and Mendelssohn Heaven and Earth, a number previously postponed due to illness.
The Volunteers of America request contact from anyone with a go cart to donate to a needy family in Butte with a very ill baby. Call volunteers at phone 2621 to arrange donation.
The license of Capt. August Lofsted, master of the Santa Clara wrecked off Coos Bay on November 2, is revoked. The license would have expired January 18, 1818, and he may apply to federal hulls and hullers inspectors for renewal. Lofsted admitted the wreck resulted from steering gear failure and inability to substitute hand steering at a hearing.
Vallejo California December report states Lieut Eason C resigned after the Secretary of the Navy objected to exoneration tied to charges from the Steuben incident. The secretary’s review overturned court findings, while Lt. Oak faced related actions. In unrelated note, French President Poincare receives a salary of 120000 annually.
Mies Jeanne Mai stars in Broadway theater linked Ernest Wilkes stock company productions. A scene unfolds when a mysterious tall stranger bursts into a New York counter building, snaps a door lock, and unfurls a loaded manuscript before an awaiting audience.
A man caused chaos in a soundproof studio while watching a musical comedy actress. He raved and acted madly for half an hour, threatening to harm the cast. The next studio’s party heard the disturbance and found the incident terrifying yet more entertaining to onlookers than sympathetic to the performer.
Report details a forger sending fraudulent letters purporting to be from W Mills Davis to about 300 young actors in The College Hero musical at Butte. Letters misled participants to quit or skip rehearsals. Davis disavowed any letters except on his own stationery. The matter is being investigated by handwriting experts at the county attorney’s office.
Mrs. Bonnets, born in Wales, moved to Butte at age four and later lived in Rochester and California. Survived by husband, a stepdaughter Pearl, sister Dorothy Reese of Butte, brother William Reese of Wales, and members of the Eastern Star and church groups. Bennetts stores to close until funeral arrangements are announced.
Only two applicants remained before noon yesterday for relief. One case involved a mother with one child and the other with two. Their applications were acted on favorably and a check for $00.00 was issued. Seven percent Texas Democrats left on a special train for Washington to present Dallas' claims to the national Executive committee for the convention.
Montane gains in postal work expected as 19 additional clerks join effort under George L. Puller chief of railway mail service. Increased staffing aims to manage a higher Christmas mail volume across routes including Milwaukee, Billings, Havre, Butte, and Great Northern lines.
Advert appears to tout mutton options including half and quarter hind quarters with storage tips for two weeks, urging savings for Christmas. It also features butter lard soap and basics with pricing, touting value versus other sellers and inviting out of town orders.
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