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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
19
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 3% East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 42. Advertising rates are listed on application.
The article discusses opera glasses ranging from poor models that distort images to high quality lenses scientifically adjusted for clearer sight and even enhanced sound. It notes prices from about $5 for basic pearl models up to $15 to $20 for attached-handle premium glasses, highlighting superior performance of the best items.
An advertisement offers King Lemaire items described as patented by an Ame and made with adjustable focus in either handle or frame. Available in morocco and three pearl colors, priced from $18.00 to $28.00.
Butte notes include greetings from Helena and visits by D H O'Neil and Charles F Fielder. Local business ads mention Orton Bros rent pianos and coal by Citizens Coal, with multiple residents and visitors listed. Repairs, legal matters, and church events are noted along with train schedules and a court case involving Butte & Boston company.
The Ladies Home Missionary society of St. Pauls Mt E church South held a fair at No 2 West Park Street with booths selling useful home made items and fancy work. Ice cream wafers and refreshments were available with prizes and a fish pond for entertainment. Proceeds support mission goals as booths showcase linens burnished wood and needlework.
County commissioners J. Clark Patrick Peoples and Michael Haggerty adopted resolutions praising Dr Ignatius Donnelly and his wife Mrs Ignatius Donnelly. They express sympathy to Donnelly and his children and order copies forwarded and minutes noted.
A massive, unruly mob of men and women fought and surged through the Broadway theater lobby in Butte to buy seats for Ben Hur. Boxes were smashed, hats torn, and several women were knocked down as police struggled to maintain order. By noon every seat was sold for the first performance, with few left for matinee or later showings as speculators and crowds created chaos in the box office line.
A Butte event by St Joseph parish at North Main Street features a doll and apron bazaar with antiques, aprons, jewelry, framed pictures, and a noon meal and dinner service. Funds support Father Van Aken and parish development as volunteers run the sale and refreshment stand.
A classified listing offers slightly used and second hand upright pianos from brands such as Pease Estey & Camp and Knabe with prices ranging from 100 to 575 dollars. Also advertised are Webers Halle Oasis and Kimball pianos with discounted rates. Haine Bros. listings noted.
Begins this morning at 19 o'clock with morning sales 10 to 12 and afternoon sales 2 30 to 4 30. Beginning Saturday evening sales run 7 30 to o'clock. Boe ee Cigar and cigarette cases feature latest styles and light prices. Christie Leys. Fresh crabs clams and lobster at Atlas on East Park Street.
Out of town buyers are urged to request catalogues and price lists. The ad promotes organ sales with terms: cash or easy payments, including $5 down. Call immediately to place orders before the sale ends.
The Supreme Court ordered a referee to take testimony in charges against Attorney George Alfred Lamb. The case, prompted by the Northern Pacific Railway, alleges gross unprofessional conduct connected to liquidation proceedings in Peter Power's name. It also accuses Lamb of falsely claiming Power owned 100 shares and of inducing Power to go to Canada to evade U S court processes. The report also notes the arrival of the United States transport Sherman from Manila with engineers and soldiers.
The judiciary committee decided not to enforce the underground wiring ordinance for all companies except the street railway. An amendment grants firms until 1907 to begin underground work, with a yearly quota culminating in 1911, and street railway franchise to be put before voters at a special election.
Wilson Drug Company at 431 South Main starts a three day event offering a desirable souvenir with every purchase of 50 cents or more. The store is promoted as one of the best in the city for drugs, medicines, prescriptions, and holiday goods with a fine line of specialties inviting all shoppers to visit.
Stockton California December reports a risk of local military units being called to Hudson due to strike conditions at a Royal mine. Secre tary Godlove notes strikers met and threaten to seize the works. Mine owners vow to resist non union takeover and unrest remains despite current quiet.
In New York on December 11, Speyer & Co. bought in at public auction the Consolidated Take Superior company loan of 200.40, paying 4,400,400 dollars. The only bid came from Speyer & Co. despite protests by other creditors. Separately, a report cleared police for negligence at the Roosevelt funeral over access to Edward Deming, approved by Police Commissioner Greene.
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