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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
17
The trial of a damage suit by Sarah J. Davis against the city of Butte ended in Judge McClernan's district court department with a unanimous verdict for the defendant. The jury, after deliberating from 5 until 7 30, found in favor of the city over a $10,000 damages claim for a fall on a defective sidewalk.
A dozen warrants will be issued today for Walkerville property owners cited for water on sidewalks. After a health board survey, addresses were obtained where water covered sidewalks. Mayor Binney ordered an accounting of road tax at the county treasurer. City treasurer reported warrants redeemed, city nearly debt free except $2,200 old electric bill. A street light was ordered at Clark and Main.
Patrick Leonard a Memphis police officer arrived in Butte to attend the funeral of his brother James Leonard held at his sister Mrs Linehan's residence 531 North Wyoming Street. High mass was celebrated at St Marys church with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. The funeral was largely attended.
Former mayor John MacGinniss arrived from New York after the death of his mother Mrs. Mary MacGinniss. The body will be shipped to Joliet Illinois this evening, accompanied by MacGinniss and sister Mrs. W L Creden, with services at 7:30 at 309 West Broadway officiated by Rev E J Groeneveld. Also, sale on smoking sets at Brownfield Canty’s offering $3.50 sets for $2.50.
Benjamin Mitchell a long time tea merchant known for traveling from house to house died last evening at his family home 881 Wau kesha street after an extended illness. Born in Devon England 66 years ago he lived in Butte for 27 years and is survived by a wife.
The market opened weak amid bear raids and nervousness over supreme court rulings. After a Reading and coal trust decision seen as favorable to railroads, stocks rallied, easing short positions and drawing stronger demand from buyers. Domestic and international uncertainty keeps a conservative buying stance overall with some notes of improved earnings prospects at Great Northern and positive signals in Boston and London markets.
United Copper rehabilitation clears a major hurdle as Barnes-King reports 500 crosecut near the Santiago winze and the mill ready for limited ore. samples run from the raise yield $6 to $9.80 while Cananea's output surges toward 50 million pounds and costs run 9.5 to 10 cents per pound.
Exclusive agents in Montana for Mark Cross leather goods. Gloves for men and women leather bill folds purses ladies shopping traveling sets leather bags small pocket sets jewelry boxes and more. The Clothery 31 North Main street.
Mayer introduces a fresh line of bracelets and emblem buttons for Elks Masons Moose and Eagles along with other items. Daily arrivals expand stock as Mayer promotes fair prices and a money back guarantee if a lower price is found. Also new music rolls bags satchels sheet music and folios at Orton Bros with prices from 1 to 5 dollars.
David L. Burnett, one of five founders of the Knights of Pythias, died suddenly last night in Washington of heart disease at age 75. The brief obituary notes his role in founding the order and records his death on December 16. A local sale note about Brownfield-Canty’s $8 smoking sets offered at 1.95 appears in the same clipped item.
New York on December 16 reports that many familiar Christmas decorations used for generations will disappear this year due to a decision by the board of fire underwriters. A letter outlines the ruling and its implications for holiday displays.
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