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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 28 Mast Broadway Butte. Telephone 429. Independent telephone 1 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A collage of local ads and notices lists piano rentals, osteopath offices, furrier addresses, coal and watch shops, music events at the Coliseum, travel notes, magazine subscriptions, job moves, glove and hat promotions, legal notices, and upcoming street rail projections. Notables include Orton Bros Meinhart signs at 119 South Main and Dr. Olive Brasier at 214 State Savings Bank Building.
Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena led two Advent lectures in Butte churches. At Sacred Heart he spoke on The Real Presence before a packed audience, urging focus on salvation and piety. At St. Patrick's he addressed The Mystery of Good and Evil, discussing inner good versus evil and the impact of righteous living.
Spokane reports the national apple show set to open with President Roosevelt pressing a button at 10 20 tomorrow morning Pacific time. The week long event features 29 carloads of apples and related machinery from Washington Idaho Montana Oregon Western Canada and Japan with buyers from across the United States and Europe in attendance.
A large Butte clerks union vote opens at 9 AM and runs until 9 PM with about 1,000 members. Contests abound for business agent and other offices, while president, vice president, and physician posts face no opposition. Results not expected until tomorrow.
The Bell telephone system delivers instant access to most city businesses and homes in Butte and connects with over 1,100 points across Montana Idaho Wyoming and Utah. The message argues the value of wide reach and cost efficiency, urging readers to call Bell Telephone No 590 for rates.
James B. Farmer, 46, a Scotchman by birth, died at St. James hospital after a short illness of pneumonia. He had lived in this area for several months and little is known about him. The body lies at White and Krebs undertaking rooms awaiting instructions from relatives.
At Carpenters hall Friday evening the Butte circle No 155 Women of Woodcraft elected officers for the ensuing term. Past guardian neighbor Anna Warnock. advisor Elizabeth Vigeant. magician Frances Toomey. clerk Nora L Curran. banker Anna Aiken. attendant Annie Curran. captain of guards Eliza Grandpre. musician Annie McDermot. outer sentinel Mary A Brace. inner sentinel Elizabeth Selfridge. managers Carrin Coyler, Mary C Curt is and Marie Johnston.
George Bagley who suffered a blast while working a claim in Elk Park last week was feared blind but reports from General Hospital say he will be able to see with the right eye.
Hubbard Investment company at 109 Hamilton street places the Bingham and Butte Consolidated Mining stock up for sale. The notice identifies the company name and selling agent while noting the stock is available through the local investment firm.
Joseph Richards returned from the scene in the mountains to Helena with the body of Alexander Macaulay. The Butte man fell 150 feet, breaking his leg and fracturing his skull. The watch stopped at 4 55 marking the time of the fall. The body was carried 13 miles to Dawson’s ranch before burial services conducted by E J Flaherty.
From now till Christmas Mayer promises customers spending $1 or more a free choice of fine imported art china salad or nut bowl and cake plate. The offer accompanies a sales pitch claiming genuine high art imports and a money back guarantee on other items.
The passage records that Midvale lacks a station and consists of a flagging place on the railroad. W. H. Meade is identified as the telegrapher and postmaster who sent the news to Butte, addressing Malcolm Gillis, the only person Gillis knew there. The coincidence of Mr. Macaulay inviting Gillis is noted.
The Broadway audience last night enjoyed Babes in Toyland with a strong cast led by Eddie Redway and Miss Nellie Lynch. The 50 member ensemble delivered nonstop entertainment praised for singing and pacing as the production promises another big turnout tonight.
Willie Slocum and Bob Saddler, both under 14, left the Butte area after a stay at the county jail. Willie went to Missoula under the care of Lee Phillips at his mother's request. Saddler remains under humane officer Gilligan's consideration for a suitable home.
The eleventh national convention of the American Mining Congress adjourned after four days in Pittsburg. Officers elected include J H Richards Boise Idaho president and J I Galbraith Denver secretary. Resolutions urge mine disaster prevention, miner compensation, and a 1 cent per ton tax on soft coal to aid widows and injured miners. Taft telegram commends the congress and pledges government support.
A Mayer storefront in Montana Optical advertises fancy glasses with instant vision improvement and no fixes. The ad promises satisfaction or money back to customers at Cormoe West Park location.
In Butte the Silver Bow Trades and Labor council representing 42 unions urged delay on federal action to enjoin the Washoe smelter at Anaconda Mont citing potential irretrievable damage to housing and livelihoods. They sent resolutions to Roosevelt and to senators Carter Dixon Pray and Rep. party officials, urging no action until court review.
Rev Charles Stelzle warned that immigration feeds socialism when churches desert immigrant welfare. He urged Protestant unity and noted the Anti Saloon League inquiry found no grounds for intervention.
Salt Lake City Utah Dec 6 the final bore in the Spring Garden tunnel on the Gould extension to the Pacific coast was completed yesterday with fresh air filling 7306 feet of passage. Jamus Beck pass tunnel took 27 months of work and the Western Pacific line now crosses the Sierras at 5019 feet with a maximum grade under 1 percent.
W C O'Brien was jailed last night on a charge of malicious mischief after allegedly breaking a plate glass window worth 85 dollars at the Butte brewery saloon on North Wyoming Street. He claims the break was accidental after he fell into the window.
James Tallack travels to Rochester Minnesota for an operation. Mrs. R. R. Rathbone of Dillon and Mrs. Elizabeth Yearin of Salmon City visit Butte after a Spokane trip. Emma Cheline, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cheline, dies and will be buried this afternoon. John Leahy funeral held at Patrick Leahy residence with mass at St. Patrick church. Fred Russler visits Butte en route to Great Falls after Reno trip. Nevada calm at present.
Centerville juveniles shut out Butte Hubs 10 to 0 with Curly Dan and Callahan starring. Danah led Cen terville offense as the featured players earned the victory.
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