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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
13
Brief items from Butte including visits by Col C B Nolan and Lieut Gov W R Allen, upcoming piano rental, dental ad, banking and legal notices, theater and shopping notes, a coroners update, and a charity card party at Stevens and Manney hall on Monday Dec 1.
Howard Eaton, famed western rancher near Sheridan, Wyoming, attracts Fifth Avenue fortunes and sugar trust heirs with a 2000 acre cattle operation, turning city money into rodeo lifestyle. His ranch draws socialites eager to claim a taste of frontier life, while Eaton profits from ranch life’s spectacle and Wyoming sunshine.
The Montana State Poultry Association announces a January Butte show from January 22 to 23 with $1,599 in prize money and numerous cups. The event, fourth annual, aims to promote the poultry industry statewide and strengthen breeder ties. Judge George D. Holden will oversee, with entries open to U S exhibitors. no entries after January 18.
The lecture at Sacred Heart church titled The Christian Layman urged elimination of prostitution and intemperance, supported immigrant rights, and promoted properly run labor unions. Bishop Carroll criticized injustice in capital and labor and urged Catholics to vote against those who foster the liquor traffic while stressing home life and the church’s growing U.S. presence with 15 million Catholics and 100 bishops. He warned liberty should avoid despotism and called for honesty in public office and in business.
The Girl With a Million a rollicking comedy opened at the Family theater with funny situations elaborate costuming and impressive stage settings depicting an English country estate. Stars Mr Churchill and Miss Lulu Sutton carry the lively roles as old John White and daughter Bob. Amateur talent will be showcased weekly with prizes and engagement opportunities.
Chicago will use nine public schools as social centers two evenings weekly to serve public welfare. Activities include games dancing dramatics gymnastics and moving pictures under school principals and Juvenile Protective League staff. Funding will support flood repairs nationwide, with the Japanese cabinet allocating 865000000 for that purpose.
John P Sheehan died early yesterday after seven years of Brights disease and kidney trouble. He was 48, born in Eastern Pennsylvania, a longtime miner in the camp, a former foreman at Moulton mine and Clark properties. Survived by his mother two brothers Michael J and Patrick M both in Butte and a daughter Alice. His wife died 12 years ago. Michael J Sheehan is the county treasurer. Funeral at 9 a m Tuesday from 249 East Granite street to Sacred Heart church.
Daniel McKinnon 41 died yesterday at his apartments 832 Fast Park street from dropsy. Born in Ontario Canada he was a single bartender for John Charles. Survived by his mother four brothers and three sisters in Canada and one brother James in Butte. Lived in Butte 11 years and belonged to the bartenders union. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Bishop R G Waterhouse of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, preached at St Pauls church that Solomon's pursuit of wealth and pleasure mirrors today’s struggle with life’s monotony. He cited Ecclesiastes and warned that spiritual voice cannot be silenced as wealth and vice fail to satisfy. Waterhouse plans to depart for Los Angeles after a Helena district conference.
Standard subscribers who pay ten dollars in advance may choose from many premiums as Christmas gifts. The late Mrs. Louise Gaggioni will be moved to the family home at 23168 East Fir street for a Tuesday funeral service at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Savior church with high mass at 10. Frederick C. Thomas, 46, died yesterday at 682 Dakota street. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Milwaukee reports actor James KK Hackett married Beatrice Mary Beckley of London. Civil Judge Donovan performed the ceremony with a special dispensation due to license rules. Beckley is said to be about four years old.
Clerke's at 125 North Main street fills its holiday display with men gifts and silk hosiery for women shoppers. Beautiful souvenirs worth 1.50 are given free with each dollar purchase as the store extends hours and extra help to accommodate holiday shoppers.
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