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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1913
Page
13
From shoes to hats and overcoats the store offers a complete line for men. Accessories include garters suspenders sleeve supporters shirts collars scarves mufflers and jewelry. Cuffs buttons studs and stickpins are chosen by men who know men. Neckwear and initial handkerchiefs complete the selection.
John Mershon, 30 pound superintendent of the Flint Creek power plant, tested the public skating rink by skating a pigeon wing on the ice. The ice withstood the maneuver and is in its best condition this winter due to daily spraying rather than flooding. Skaters’ numbers are increasing as the rink becomes a popular winter playground. A Christmas tree was erected nearby and lights for the benches will be installed soon to improve illumination for skaters.
The Hub clothing store in Anaconda unveils holiday displays in a new Elks Temple space. Decorator Frank Tucker leads festive windows and interior accents with mahogany fixtures, brass chandeliers, palms, and mission style furniture echoing Chicago flagship.
Donald McCaskill and Muss Hilda revealed last night at a Good Templars meeting in Dewey hall that they have been secretly married since July. The couple, well known in the community, received hearty congratulations and a fine repast was served. They will live on West Third street. Mrs McCaskill was born in the city and the groom is a carpenter. Elsewhere, Thueson and Miss Evelyn It quietly wed in Georgetown by Justice Pringle. they have many friends in Anaconda. A Daly Bank notice offers 3 percent on six month CDs and 4 percent on 12 month CDs.
Louis Mertaig Jr. is identified as the baby in the picture, noted as the youngest member across five generations. The article highlights the multigenerational family portrait and the significance of lineage.
The Anaconda column lists Christmas shopping items and events. Skates, pianos, china, toys, and gifts fill shop windows at Greig Tescher and allied stores. Local residents Greig Levi Davis, Gladys Strand, and Frances Ford visit, travel to Omaha Seattle and St Paul for the holidays, while others purchase goods, plan meals, and prepare for Christmas celebrations.
The image features Mrs Nell Heagy as the great aunt to the left beside Mrs Ella Seba the great-great aunt. Seated is Mrs Cynthia Mahan the great-great-great aunt. Ages range from 7 weeks to 8 years.
Community mentions include a Christmas plant, housekeeping notes, dues to F. W. Jones, and visiting relatives in West Park. Local notices cover a broken ankle near East Commercial avenue, a Woodmen of the World trip, etiquette on hostess gifts, and toys at Tescher's. City bids for a scale house are invited with a Jan 5 deadline.
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