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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
8
Holiday shopping push urges readers to choose presents early and have them stored until delivery. The notice emphasizes avoiding the rush and securing items ahead of peak season.
Mrs. Alice Dee, a Stockton stockholder and secretary treasurer, assumes management after a receiver. miners at Ida mine receive partial wages from a stock assessment with promises of full payment by December 20. The mine shows copper ore and a new crosscut is being driven as operations resume.
A letter to the editor from Butte dated December 1 1901 states that the Woman's club does not support pushing a citywide crusade. The writers condemn vice, but urge city officials to undertake the duty of enforcing the law and maintaining social purity instead of club-led action.
The Alamo at 51 West Park Street is renamed The Union tonight. William Yaeger will run the new venue with fine music and a free lunch for callers. The Union will stock premier imported and domestic wines liquors and cigars.
A dated letter from guardians Joseph Bartzen and Christina Burkard in Butte Mont acknowledges a $6000 insurance payout from Agenta Equitaile Insurance Society on Nettie M Kennedy's policy. The claim was processed promptly after one premium, and the guardians commend the company to prospective buyers of reliable coverage.
A school child writes to Santa asking that his father be remembered. He requests a case of Centennial beer placed in his father’s stocking, joking about a million glasses a day, noting a mix up likely occurred.
All members of the Od Fellows lodges are requested to meet at Fidelity hall Sunday at 1 20 p m to attend the funeral of Brother Russell by order of Relief Board.
Fort Benton December 12 Charles Leprey Jr and William Lepley trustees under John Lepley estate filed the first annual report showing receipts of 16295 dollars and 18 cents while expenses totaled 7678 dollars 18 cents leaving 10617 dollars 02 cents on hand Of this 10000 dollars was distributed to twelve heirs Charles Leprey Sr William Lepley Amelia Mayn Carrie Hightland Clara Lepley Emma Lepley Elmer Henry Emil George Charles and William Kelser
A World story recounts Mr Weeks of Montana posing as a mining seeker in Russia. The journalist meets the American amid Russian travelers at Omsk and questions his identity while noting Weeks publicized claims of rich mines and a home in Montana.
The catalog lists Artemus illustrated Vade Mecum Series bound in cloth at 25 cents each. Notable titles include Black Beauty Julius Caesar Comedy of Errors A Christmas Carol Christies Old Organ Hamlet Tanglewood Tales Silas Marner Mosses from an Old Manse and many other subjects.
Handkerchiefs and glove boxes of silk and art muslin with celluloid tops. Prices 25c to 5.50. Satin boxes with hand painted tops 1.00 to 5.50. Whisk broom holders with gilt tops 0.75 to 2.50. Work baskets 0.25 to 2.00. Atomizers and sprinklers 0.25 to 2.50. Men’s smoking sets 1.50 to 6.00. Toilet sets up to 20.00. Albums 0.07 to 10.00. Perfumes 0.10 to 0.50. 4711 perfumes 0.25 to 0.50. Colgate perfumes 0.25 to 1.50. Lilac and violet soaps 0.05 each. 4711 glycerine soap 0.02 each or 0.40 for three. 4711 Favorita lilac soap 0.35 each or three for 0.88. 4711 sachet powder 0.36. Belts and girdles in silk and satin 0.10 to 1.50. Boas and ruffs 1.50 to 15.00. Kelser neckwear novelties 0.25 to 3.00.
Heavy weight caps in Brighton and golf shapes in blue gray and plaids, all sizes 35c. Navy blue and Oxford gray heavy weight caps 50c. Double breasted coats with high storm collars in Oxford gray 9 to 15 years 6.50 to 9.00. Reefers navy chinchilla and blue chinchilla 6.95 to 6.50. Little boys storm reefers 5.00 to 6.50. Full line of shirts waists suits overcoats and furnishings available.
Fine white Saxony flannels with hemstitching and embroidery ideal for infants dresses and women's petticoats. Prices range from 50c to 2.50 yard with styles featuring clover leaf embroidery. New wool waistings in multiple colors and widths, including 27 inch French flannels and interwoven corded striped waistings. Lots of textures suitable for evening costumes and party dresses.
The narrator teases Mr Weeks of Montana about copper magnate Senator Clark a famed copper king and possible lover of mythic wealth. They discuss Clark’s riches political fate and a Paris residence as the Russians host a supper revealing lavish tastes and travel.
A traveler notes a vivid scene in Butte seeing one of the prettiest mineral cabinets on display at the Southern bar. The visit mentions Tolstoi in Tula and hints at Orton Bros. at 219 N Main St For value in travel and drinks the piece references local commerce and notable displays.
Albert B. Tonkin of Butte has been selected captain of the Colorado State University football eleven for 1902. A former Butte high school player, he studied medicine at the state university and served in the Philippine campaign with Montana volunteers. He has played tackle and center for two years and is among the heaviest linemen. Fellow players approve the choice.
The Whornton Hotel offers European plan rooms from $1.50 per day and up and American plan from $3 per day and up. It advertises finest table west of New York.
A local drug advertisement notes Bromo Lax Col ds and Headaches contains no quinine and carries no adverse effects. Sold at all drug stores for 25 cents. J. T. Finlen Drug Company.
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