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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
7
Retailer lists rosaries crucifixes crosses in gold and silver with beads of coral amethyst topaz or crystal. Prices range from 1.25 to 52.00 for crosses and rosaries, with silver pieces 1.75 to 15.00 and gold items up to 52.00. Fall catalogue shows two pages of these goods. not all in stock but can order any item. Catalogue offered free on request.
Butte notes list cigars pianos and services from Orton Bros and Christie & Leys. Residents and visitors include McGirl from Billings Greenhood from Helena Putty from Seattle Bates tuner and doctors Heine Hall and Gliddon Burnet with contact details. Public notices cover bonds by J P Collins and constables Keast and Dorsey with sureties and amounts.
In Butte the hottest news is the discovery of a shirt polished by the Troy Laundry. The laundry offers to mend the shirt free of charge.
Mrs. Hartman a widow with four children told police that T. C. Johnson from Chicago promised to marry her but eluded the wedding. She lent him money for a license and attire, waited at the court, found no license issued, and learned he had left town toward Silver Row. The case was referred to the county attorney.
Butte residents are urged to consult Madame Renne the best fortune teller for guidance on love marriage divorce mining matters and business. The advertisement invites readers to call at 102 South Montana Street for insights and counsel.
Bargains at Hight & Pairfield's include mens all wool black clay worsted suit priced at ten dollars. Boucher.
Assays show $69.20 per ton gold 18 percent copper and 3.2 silver. Prospective investor invited to join a rare opportunity by contacting M Wade at 36 East Broadway Butte. Local ads advertise boys clothing rings and music gifts with Christmas specials and a note about The Standard's Christmas Edition next Sunday.
From the Boston Transcript Germany cites violations of pork inclusion acts as it refuses to accept hermetically sealed sausage cans mailed internationally. The piece notes Universal Postal Union rules allow samples but guard against impure products and fragile items, and suggests Germany may use restrictions for protectionist aims.
A historical overview of postal regulations on what may be mailed, including frauds in advertising, immorality and lottery issues, and the tension between postmasters and Washington on handling libelous, suspicious, or treasonous material. It notes examples from the Civil War era to 19th century actions against lotteries, bees and ladybirds, and sealed letters during wartime.
A light theatre quip from the Indianapolis Press contrasts vaudeville and variety as a comic learns the habit of attendance and the lingering blush of first experiences. The banter captures early 20th century stage culture.
Sam retorts a sharp jab about his father's school days while Uncle basks in pride over past grades, turning a light exchange into a playful family volley.
The case of Lulu F. Largey administratrix versus J. B. Leggat resumed in Judge Clancy’s court with a noon postponement and a night session. Testimony by John O Rourke and H S Clark suggested owners conspired to have Leggat bid in, while Leggat claimed he bid for himself and had no agreement with others.
Hight and Fairfield announce their best selection of opera glasses to date with a wide range of styles and prices for discerning shoppers seeking clarity and elegance.
Frank Aslin and Dick Kennett, wood choppers in Divide, were ambushed on Main Street near Porphyry as they headed to the depot after 10 pm. Aslin suffered a head wound and Kennett was badly beaten. W. F. Berry was arrested. two men claiming to be E. A. Bennett and C. H. Savage later appeared at the jail but could not explain their movements and were detained.
Might and Pairfield markets the Mettlach steins and beer mugs in sets or separately while Montana Music Co advertises a wide leather stock. The Butte Lighting and Power Co relocates its office to 101 Kart Broadway on December 1. Calkins showcases books calendars and fine arts. Zithers and autoharps fill the display as Montana Music Co promotes musical instruments.
Tacoma Washington December 12 The Northern Pacific has decided to reduce passenger rates in Montana from four cents to three cents per mile. The change will take effect shortly after New Year and will extend to every state on the Northern Pacific route. The move follows opposition from Great Northern and Union Pacific over potential rate effects in Oregon.
Berlin reports show agrarians and conservatives dissented from Count von Buelow's Monday address. Newspapers question Kruger's reception by Emperor William and reflect on Germany's role in the Boer affair while noting ironic remarks attributed to Bismarck. In Russia, Emperor Nicholas II, recovering, now dines with the Empress as Europeans and Americans send letters and bread offers.
Miss Helen Baird once the leading lady in The Man From Mexico died in St Luke's hospital St Paul from typhoid pneumonia She was brought to St Paul for treatment after falling ill in Butte Montana and is known in private life as Lena Schoonmaker
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