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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1900
Page
9
A lady notes George wants a smoking jacket but prefers a fine pipe, praising Heilbronner’s assorted pipes from Meerschaum to silver inlaid and East India pieces. The display includes golf, tennis, soldier and navy motifs with Meerschaum holders, Russian leather cases, sterling mounts, and cigars at deep discounts.
The Associated Charities of Butte vote to host a Christmas tree event at the Auditorium on Friday December 28 at 2 PM. Mayor McCarthy to speak, Miss Best to direct music, invitations by committee, and donors from local merchants and Anaconda ladies to provide toys dolls and outfits for the children.
Have nickel watches for girls four fifty silver five fifty and gold filled seven fifty. Complete stock of the celebrated Stewart banjos from ten to fifty dollars. Montana Music Co.
Have lockets for men and women in plain gold or with diamonds. Many people intend to buy a high grade piano for Christmas. Our stock of pianos is complete. We can sell you high grade instruments at prices that others are asking for second hand goods.
The coroner's jury in Butte, Montana ruled Cunningham died from a bullet fired by L. L. Felker after his wife Mrs. Cunningham testified she saw her husband draw a knife before Felker's shot. The inquest at Duggan's undertaking rooms followed testimony from Mrs. Cunningham, her brother, and county officials.
Detective Murphy captured Frank OConnell in room 22 at M4 South Wyoming street. He allegedly acted as lookout for the Staebler robbery and a loaded knuckle club was found. A note from Nellie Cray linked to Dutch Annie and Nellie Gray was read, suggesting further charges. Staebler showed improvement and is expected to recover.
John Griffith an actor known for realistic stage fights clashed with his leading man Richmond in Butte injuring him with sword cuts and sending him to hospital. In New Albany he fought John Fay Palmer during Spartacus the Gladiator, Palmer allegedly beating Griffiths wife, leading to a scuffle where Palmer was struck and a sword used, Palmer arrested for assault with intent to kill.
Small and large gold brooches advertised at Hight and Balsfielch s. Mrs Arthur Gallagher 32 died yesterday at 218 North Arizona. remains to be taken to Michigan on Great Northern tonight for funeral services. Child s cutlery set from 25 cents at Might and Fairfield s. Charity ball postponed from December 16 and 20 to January 24 1901.
Stores extend hours and stay open past 8 p m as crowds overwhelm staff. Shoppers report long lines and limited stock while retailers try to manage demand and keep doors open for stragglers.
Merchants extended hours to ten o'clock to accommodate buyers but not all kept to the concession. By closing time some stores remained crowded while Hennessy’s and Symons had already shut around nine. The late shopping period before Christmas drew strong crowds.
Retail activity in Butte remains brisk with doors open late and ads full of eye catching displays. A young man spent a $20 bill on $10 in gifts then borrowed $18 to continue, illustrating temptations in town shops. Tickets for Anaconda and stations on the Great Northern line now on sale at 41 North Main Street.
A seller lists available pins and charms for Masons Knights Templar Elks Shriners KK of P Eastern Star 32d degree and related fraternal orders.
A veteran advertiser extols the daily newspaper for reaching homes and keeping readers informed on events including accidents deaths marriages and shopping venues. Garters in silver and gold offer a great variety at Hight and Fairfield's.
Sterling Silver match boxes priced at $1.00 from Towle and Winterhalter at 28 W. Park. Japanese cloisonne imported items offered. Also latest styles in piano benches stools and scarfs advertised by Montana Music Co.
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