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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1912
Page
4
New for just in Blue Bird Jewelry offers a variety of vanity cases long and narrow priced at 35 dollars others at 21 dollars mesh bags 25 to 5 wut glass nappies 1.50 to 10 bowls 4.50 to 13 baby signet rings 1 to 2 initial salts and peppers 1.56 pair diamond sleeve sinks 5 to 100 solid old sleeve links 3.50 to 12.
A collage of community notices lists travelers leaving for holidays and distant cities including Denver Kansas City New York Los Angeles and San Francisco. Names such as McLaughlin Coal Co Ray W. J. Helam Ga4 and G. E. Btartt appear amid holiday plans and business trips. Other items promote shopping at Lina's and The Glotchery with Christmas souvenirs and a club meeting preview. A birth is noted for Stranil McAro and hospital updates include Miss Mary McKay and Miss Geraldine Steigell recovering from surgery.
An early morning fire damaged the D. J. Charles general store at 903 Front street and threatened the post office sub station. Brinton sustained singed eyebrows and hair while rescuing mail, with losses estimated at 12000 dollars and 6500 dollars insured. Fire origin undetermined. a postholiday restocking plan noted with laborers preparing a temporary structure.
Edith McMillen, wife and mother of two, was committed to Whim Spriga asylum after a long illness and recent relapse. Her husband, a young father, reports years of suspected insanity and recent disappearance with their children to Idaho. Doctors note her fixation on an unknown brakeman she met on a trip to Idaho and her reluctance to stay with her husband if he returns.
The Hutto Miners Union held a refer endum on the Amalgamated card system. By a vote of 229 to 2, with 3,482 cast, a minority favored the card system and many radicals abstained. Less than half the members voted, amid claims radicals dominated the meeting and pressed for the referendum.
Attorney Harry Meyer sought notice of intention to move for a stay in the Albert T Halk murder case. Judge Danian expressed that he was too late, and the matter will be considered further.
The Butte Anaconda Pacific Railroad offers a $1 round trip during the Christmas period. Tickets on sale December 24 and 28. Limited seating and advance purchase required.
The busy session saw four defendants fined for various offenses. Guyman faced an injunction over water running from a mine onto streets and properties, with appeal noted. Other penalties included Hassel for disturbance, McBride for throwing a cuspidar, and Hermanson for alleged horse theft and insanity request.
Members of Washington lodge No. LO D F and visiting brethren met at Sons of St. George in Centerville at 1 pm on Sunday December 27 to attend the funeral of Brother Wit fun Nichalla. Tiarry Clohk N Gc Almond Hicks Secretary adv
James J. Corbett, famed heavyweight boxer and entertainer, drew ovations at the Empress Theater in Butte this week as he shared humorous anecdotes from his career. The Empress program also featured the Patty brothers, Alexander Datts, the Mingling Twins, Lucille Savoy, and Charles Deland, with a new motion picture and a special Christmas matinee announced.
A reader is urged to beware of deep discounts on diamonds and fake bargains. The ad from Mayer Co at 29 West Park Street promises genuine stones for less or money back, comparing to flawed coins and urging buyer caution against underpriced offers from unreliable sellers. A note mentions Hampton Court’s grape harvest yielding 2,272 bunches weighing 18 hundredweight.
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