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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
8
A local catalog highlights dining room options including Four-Piece Tea Sets at 11 dollars Baking Dishes at 4 dollars to a percent Soup Tureens at 7 dollars Three-Piece Water Set at 11 dollars and a Three-Piece Set with Sugar Bowl Cream Pitcher and Spoon Holder for 7 4 Chating Dishes in fine nickel plate and Oliver plate.
Pretty pieces for the toilet table and gentleman's needs shown in great variety. Sterling silver, ebony and silver mounts highlight the collection. Leather pocket books and card cases of rich quality are described as beautiful for presentation purposes.
Holiday shopping notice urges early selection and reservation of gifts before the rush. It promises to hold items until delivery is desired, emphasizing timely purchases.
In Butte Montana on North Main Street the Tuttle Greene clash with Hennessys in a local business dispute. The confrontation involves neighboring stores and community interest.
A committee from the engineers and firemen of the Great Northern traveled to St Paul to seek higher compensation for operating the new large locomotives and to demand changes in time schedules. The Rio Grande Western reports show rising revenues but declining net earnings for the year, with capital investments, maintenance, and new equipment projects detailed. General Western migration notes predict Pacific Northwest settlement, Montana and Idaho growth, and overall western prosperity.
A report notes substantial cash in school funds with estimates around a thousand dollars available for expenditures. Officials emphasize prudent management and potential investment in district educational needs.
County treasurer James Maher reports district finances for Silver Bow schools ending last Saturday. District 1 Butte totals include sinking and book funds with a grand credit of 829 372 98, district 1 special levy 144 758 19 and apportionment 72 430 68. Total district credits for all 10 districts reach 352 210 71.
The Great Northern announces a 24 cent reduction on eastbound shingles shipped from the North Pacific coast via Minnesota Transfer to Mast St Louis. The move aligns with Warlington's 6 24 cent rate via Billings Mont, first break since Western line advances. Shippers see improvement though the 62 1/2 cent rate remains above their request.
Orton Bros at 219 North Main Street invites with a broad selection of music and musical merchandise for all tastes and budgets. Visit for instruments, accessories, records, and sound gear.
John Murphy, who admitted stealing a dollar alarm clock, was sentenced by Judge Boyle to a $5 fine or four and a half days in county jail. The clock was returned to its owner. Several others faced drunkenness and fighting charges with fines from $5 to $20 in the same session.
William Davis pleaded guilty in Justice Shepherds court to refusing support for his wife and five children and was sentenced to 0 days in county jail. His wife Margaret Davis filed the complaint last Saturday.
The Silk Sale features rich black and white striped silks with embroidered effects and ombre designs at 95 per yard. Variety includes 24 inch plain colored silks in pink blue turquoise and navy with elegant finishes priced at 1.15 per yard for select lengths.
The case against A. M. Bagley and Ada Metcalf in Judge Libby’s court was dismissed after the attorney agreed to pay costs and a five dollar end. Witnesses were absent at yesterday’s hearing and the matter was postponed one week. Metcalf runs a lodging house on East Park Street.
Judge Blake filed findings of fact and law in the United States court. He determines rents and profits collected from March 11, 1899, to February 1900 total 5,120 dollars at 480 dollars per month. He decides Bender may recover from Murray the above sum plus 8 percent monthly interest under the 1901 decree.
The Paul Clark home started its winter soup kitchen yesterday providing abundant meals for the city’s needy. Volunteers and organizers say demand is high as cold weather increases need.
The opening of the kitchen fed many hungry people who brought pails for nourishment. Mrs. A B Christie of Associated Charities said the daily soup will continue through winter. A $150 monthly endowment from W A Clark will cover feeding costs. tickets issued by local businessmen admit needy seekers to the home for soup.
John T. James a miner of this city filed for bankruptcy with listed debts totaling 1661.75 to creditors in Butte and nearby places. Personal assets are shown at 120 with many small claims including William Luxton A Booth and Gans & Klein among others.
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