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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
13
Butte residents flocked to the Newbro company drug store for a grand opening described as a fin de siecle society event. 300 incandescent lights draped from the ceiling and evergreen adornments created a dreamlike display as ladies filled the aisles and the orchestra provided celestial music.
A local firm announces 20 000 standard sheet music pieces to be given to customers this month with each purchase over one dollar. The ad lists a men s black or brown Fedora hat for $1 50 from Boucher and mentions meals for ladies and gentlemen at the Wo man s Exchange 111 West Broadway.
Coroner Brown and a jury in Sherman’s held an inquest into the death of A. C. Bertram, a plumber. Dr Sheeran ruled out violence and determined acute pneumonia caused the death. Testimony from fellow plumbers supported prior reports. the jury verdict attributed death to congestion of the lungs. Funeral is set for 9:00 a.m. today from Sherman’s.
Four room house for rent with furnishings offered for sale at a reasonable price. Located at 110 Kk Granite, Butte. Tenant or buyer to contact seller for details and availability.
Orton Bros. offers a thirty day sale on all sheet music and music folios, cutting prices by one third across the store. The promotion runs for a full month, inviting musicians and students to stock up on scores and arrangements.
The official bond of Mary Mullins, superintendent of county schools, for 10000 dollars with J A Talbot and W A Clark Jr as sureties was approved by Judge Lindsay. William D Clark, on the new board of county commissioners, bonds for 15000 dollars with five sureties approved. Michael Haggerty, elected to the board, filed a 15000 dollar bond with two sureties. Sam M Roberts, clerk elect of the district court, presented a supplemental 25000 dollar bond with two sureties. all bonds approved.
Store offers high grade guitars mandolins and banjos as Christmas gifts. Featured brands include Martin Washburn Regal Maurer and Bay State with promotional emphasis on affordability and selection.
An engraved calling card is presented as a suitable Christmas gift. The ad invites readers to call and visit Styles at the Standard office for details and options.
An 11 year old named Hailey ran away from his Helena home yesterday. Chief Lovell reports the father seeks reform school for the boy who objects. The chief doubts the boy is in Butte. Mandoling and guitars at Orton Bros from five dollars up.
Arthur C Carson, a veteran Butte mining man, has returned home after a year abroad in Mexico where he explored and aided mine development. He initially traveled to Chihuahua and spent most of the period there before moving on to further sites.
The article notes exploration of copper properties opening in Mexican Pacific districts. Mr. Carson plans to stay in Butte for months. Montana Music Co advertises instruments and rentals as well as funeral notices for A C Bertram and labor union events.
A historical notice warns the southern states face drastic wildlife decline due to lax enforcement and illegal hunting. The piece cites white and black communities, dynamiting fishing streams, and a call for stiff laws. it recounts a Texas quail crackdown where one sportsman led arrests, ending the illegal market.
A London paper quotes a short Symonds tell of Tennyson at dinner with a keen yet blunt guest. The guest praises the lines about nightingales but Tennyson retorts that the rooks were singing, dismissing the scene as nonsense.
The text notes the eastern edge of North Africa is flooded by the sea creating shallow coastal waters. It claims the true edge of the continental landmass lies about 80 miles due east of New York.
Charles S. Stafford is acquitted of first degree murder in the June shooting of deputy sheriff John P. Eber in Glasgow Valley County. The jury found self defense and warrant reasons justified. ExCounty Attorney Purcell helped prosecute. Stafford was stock inspector with defense centered on justification and arrest warrant.
Great Falls December 10 Prescott defense ends as the jury convicts in the second degree murder of Anderson. Judge to determine punishment. a motion for a new trial will be sought. Sentence set for Friday. Crown next pursues James Regan murder case in Cascade.
Great Falls news reports Helen Lewis Edwards, jailed on suspicion in her husband’s death, was released by order of County Attorney Gormley. Remittitur from Justice Race’s court followed warrant origin. Edwards left jail at 9 pm with police. attorney John A. Largent declined comment.
Twelve young women teachers in the First Presbyterian Sunday school in Paterson petition the Jersey City presbytery for Rev. F P E Miller’s removal citing his treatment of W A Arnold. A faction asks removal to avoid a congregational split.
Thomas M. Neil known as the full dress burglar has departed Milwaukee for Joliet to begin a 20 year sentence. He is not expected to live long behind prison walls after a fatal illness. Neil gained notoriety on Sept. 24 by entering Francis Boyd’s home on Grand avenue wearing a full dress suit and playing a piano selection before being taken into custody by a policeman.
Alexandria Indiana December 10 Frank Osborn a brickmason was removed from Summitville jail and tarred and feathered over an alleged assault on Miss Leonore Wright He was acquitted after trial and plans to sue for damages.
Plaintiff Osborn alleges harsh treatment after removal from jail and forced nocturnal wandering. He is backed by the brickmasons' union in the gas belt, amplifying labor support for the damages suit.
The Mikasa, Japan's largest battleship to date, is launched at Vickers Sons & Maxim Barrow yard. It rivals the Asahi and Hatsuse in size and armament with 432 ft overall length, 15 150 tons displacement, 18 knot speed, and heavy armor and guns including four 12 inch main guns and 14 six inch guns.
A colossal memorial to King Alfred the Great is under preparation in Winchester England and is expected to be one of the most remarkable sculpture pieces in the kingdom.
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