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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
9
Lutey Bros offers a Christmas spread featuring bright sweet navel oranges and fine red apples from the warehouse. The ad emphasizes a complete, well curated selection for the great family reunion day and assures everything will be just right.
In Butte the candy department showcases five-pound wood boxes filled with fine assortments priced at $1.25, a substantial bargain versus expected $2.00 to $2.50. The ad promises further surprises in this department.
The foreman touts fruit cakes rivaling the best while costing less due to cheaper materials. The steam bakery operates around the clock, producing many batches.
In Judge Boyle's police court a conflict over bill posting for Maguire's Grand and Sutton's lithographs played out as a dramatic scene. Lawson denied posting bills while Harnois and others testified. The case was dismissed after uncertain testimony and a note that the advance man Linday appeared central. The crowd departed satisfied, and ads for local goods followed.
The Standard reports its Christmas edition was the most popular holiday issue ever, surpassing all previous specials except the post powder explosion issue. Copies were mailed overseas and available for five cents at the Standard office, with enticing displays from local merchants including rings, pianos, and organs offering monthly payments.
A court denies a survey permission request by Mr. Heinze. The ruling clarifies property or boundary rights and limits on surveying authority, with no additional relief granted.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company asks Judge Clancy to vacate the survey and inspection order granted to F. Augustus Heinze for the Anaconda and St. Lawrence mines. Heinze claims rights via a lease on the Fairmount lode. deed records show a transfer to Nipper Consolidated Mining Company on April 22, 1901.
Collectors can view Royal Vienna, Cloisonne, Royal Bonn and other artistic vases advertised by Might and Fairfield's. The sale focuses on decorative ceramic pieces highlighting European craftsmanship and floral motifs from renowned workshops.
The Christmas Standard is offered with copies wrapped and ready for mailing at the Standard office for 5 cents. A promotion mentions a free turkey at Bouchers, suggesting seasonal sales and giveaways.
The council plans a regular session this evening to decide on the Gutte Municipal League’s proposed changes to the Stewart telephone franchise and to pass an ordinance creating a free city employment office. The judiciary committee meets this afternoon amid likely debate on franchise terms and payment of 3 percent of gross receipts. The employment agency ordinance, prepared by City Attorney Lamb, would appoint a city employment agent, with about 20 applicants noted and residency requirements of two years. The fire and water committee reviewed petitions for a fire alarm box, a hydrant, and water mains extensions, with council decisions expected tonight. The warrants for audited bills will be ready December 21.
Businessmen clarify funding for a mining congress. Amalgamated Copper Company alone has pledged 1500 dollars, 1000 paid, 500 available later, while Clark mining enterprises M T company and others are to respond. No conference or joint lump sum exists yet. Hight A Pairfield's offers Mettlach flagons and steins.
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