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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
19
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Limoges France earns renown for high quality chinaware akin to Butte Montana for copper. The city’s craft legacy mirrors regional mining notoriety, linking ceramics to industrial export strength and cultural identity.
Butte social notes list visiting dignitaries and residents including G. F. Weeks of Virginia City, E. M. Lara bound for Chicago for the holidays, Swan Anderson of Belt, Donald A. McDonald of Rochester, and many others in town. Mentions births, new eye ear nose throat doctor, a permit issued to Olympia brewery to build a cellar, and several railroad and business updates.
Tom Ellis starred for the Thornton team with a state record 259 in a match against Pfister, keeping an average of 2354 across three games. The Thorntons led by 170 pins as 16 players competed in a 12 game series, with next encounters slated at Pfister and Thornton alleys.
Montana Transfer Company advertises prompt delivery of coal and wood orders from 15 West Broadway with a phone contact listed as 23.
The streetcar company employer conducted a semi annual election and social session last night in the car men's union hall. After late hours, conductors and motormen gathered to vote, with lunch and a smoker following. The ticket was not completed and counts were still underway after 2 am.
A holiday hint suggests cigars as a prized gift for smokers. Newbro Drug Co offers high quality popular brands in domestic and Havana goods with prices from $2 to $10 per box, at 109 N. Main Street, Butte.
Nellie Thompson and Thomas Kaiting clashed at a South Main Street restaurant in a brief fury. Thompson, accused of being intoxicated, armed with a knife, struck Kaiting who was cut and battered. Kaiting received serious wounds to his left arm and face while Thompson suffered facial injuries. Both were taken to local hospitals. no arrests yet, though authorities plan action after both recover.
A. F. Brookman, accused of passing a worthless check on George Thompson at the Delta saloon, was charged with a felony in Meaderville. Assistant County Attorney Yancey filed the complaint. Brookman denies involvement. A $65.50 check drawn on his account and two other paperings figure in the case. Brookman is out on bond awaiting a preliminary examination.
Mrs Ignatius Donnelly who has been ill at St James hospital underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday afternoon. Dr Christopher Turner led the team with Drs R C Monahan A W Corner and A H Lilley assisting. The operation was deemed successful and Mrs Donnelly is resting well though the shock's full effect will not be known for 48 hours.
Manager Byrne opened the Holland street rink with a first grand opening last night. A brass band played while 700 to 800 skaters filled the ice and formed a lively, scenic crowd. Byrne plans more music as the public showed strong appreciation for both music and skating. ice was in excellent condition and the crowd lingered late.
The Bartenders’ Protective Union No 202 affiliated with the International, held a meeting at 121 North Main. Delegates P L Miller Matt Slater and Robert Guthrie were elected with alternates. They challenge American Labor Union tactics and airing of disputes with miners, calling for unity and preparation for a new central labor body.
Helena issued marriage licenses yesterday to Guy P. Sweet and Helen G. Schmitz and to William Sleeman and Annie M. Rogers. F. E. Jones M. H. Gary Jr. and R. A. Luke were among those in Helena.
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