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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
23
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 2% Fast Broadway in Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Good judges drink Cream Rye. Noted visitors and arrivals include W. 4H. k Russell in Great Falls, John T. Orr of Dillon, C. H. Foley of Wisdom, J. A. Hall from Bozeman, and many others in town for Christmas. Fresh seafood and coal ads, trains, court news, and social notices fill a bustling urban note.
Dr Leavitt ends his participation amid an onfield incident described as throwing up a sponge and leaving the game, in a scene drawing attention from officials and spectators.
A Butte reminiscence comments on slippery sidewalks and rubber footwear as El Leavitt jokes about predicting winter while noting ice and sleighing in town. Seattle restaurant success is noted for Clarence Gerald of Butte style. The piece notes Christmas Eve mood, rising credit system activity, calendars, and leap year next year. It mentions Ranier Grand hotel lease disputes and a weather forecast tone for the new year.
The Noyes estate funds a 70 pound candy stick for charity at the newaboys tree festival. Lutey Bros donate the sweet marvel as part of a holiday display at the Auditorium. A youngster who devours the entire stick in one hour wins all papers he can sell for 366 days free. Visitors flow into town from Helena and beyond to view electric storefronts and holiday wares as downtown lights dazzle.
Burnt leather smokers sets showcased in latest styles starting at $1. Christie and Leys advertise these novelties alongside holiday beer Cen tennial Export, suggesting a festive pairing for Christmas dinners.
Boston & Montana company and officials contest Judge Clancy's fairness in contempt proceedings linked to Pennsylvania mining grounds. Attorneys Forbis file affidavits seeking disqualification and change of venue, citing bias. Montana Ore Purchasing co seeks inspection rights, with similar affidavits filed for Goodale.
Christmas dinner items include meats fish fruits and vegetables from Hennessys meat market praised as cheapest in the long run and most enjoyable. Advertises Hennessys edibles liquor demijohn filling in grocery, White Rock Lithia Water, Joyce Turkish bath at Great Northern ticket office, andAtlas clam chowder at 81 East Park Street.
The Indianapolis News denounces horse abuse including blinders dockings and harsh bits. It argues horses suffer from ill housing and overwork, causing blindness and pain, urging mercy for animals. A Montana lodge announces a grand masquerade ball at Scandia hall with prizes and tickets.
Butte district referee Thompson Campbell ordered Constable John McGrath to pay trustee Fred H. Drake 176.17 with interest on estate of George F. Geiser after a sale of Geiser property. Drake, appointed trustee, pursued the constable for misapplied proceeds. the sale had yielded enough to satisfy a judgment by Hample Montgomery. Also in federal matters, Andrew Corkish filed for bankruptcy with assets 4,600 and liabilities 6,100, mostly notes from Butte creditors. Peter M. Smith sought bankruptcy with assets 300 and debts 1,066, most creditors from Anaconda. Heinze and Heinze suit Warrington Swetland to recover 50,000 against him over Dayton quartz claim. Swetland, once Butte president, left for California after selling Dayton interest.
The Parish Priest features W. W. Bittner as Father Whalen at the Broadway theater. The play blends pathos and humor showing a humane, helping priest as a beacon of cheer. Manager F. D. J. Liniere promises an exceptionally clever company and a fine performance. seat sales begin Friday, Dec 2.
In Judge McClernan's court A Broderson faced a forgery charge tied to an indemnifying bond. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after defense motions for acquittal were sustained. Samuel Prontine was arraigned for burglary of Nettie Wilson’s room and will plead today with trial likely in January. The will of Clayton M. Clark was admitted to probate with his widow named executrix. bond set at 5500.
Montana Transfer offers prompt delivery of coal and wood orders from 15 West Broadway. Contact Christie and Leys at the listed telephone for ordering and pricing, including fancy tobacco jars ranging from 60 cents to 2.50 dollars.
William Foley about 13 years old sells a kitchen range to Felix Wochinsky a second hand dealer for three dollars. The mother and brother learn of the sale and police issue a warrant for the purchase of stolen goods. Wochinsky posts 25 dollar bond and may have the case dropped after the stove is returned.
The Standard office received a compliments of the season from Silver Bow Brewing a case of Crystal Springs beer and the staff warmly appreciated the gesture.
A note states Robert Haydn explains taking the Northwestern Mutual agency because it is the least life insurance company and implies a justification for choosing the firm.
In Butte a store advertises further reductions on diamonds watches rings and silverware with an offer of a 50 cent to 1 dollar souvenir for every $1 purchase while supplies last. It also lists address 65 West Park Street next to the post office and notes a five day claim period at 213 East Park Street under R C Rowe. A leading loan and diamond broker named A It kin is promoted for Christmas presents.
A lyrical excerpt urges readers to embrace optimism and laughter, warning against doom-laden thoughts as life’s troubles may recur. The poem by S W Gillilan, published in the Baltimore American, extols singing and cheerful resilience to keep sunshine in the heart amid shifting fortunes.
The Chinese Inspector A Hampton declares the speaker not a merchant of Butte and Mr Charles Meehan at the port of San Francisco will not issue a return certificate. The seller has 2500 Chinese silk handkerchiefs 1500 yards of Chinese silk a stock of Chinese and Japanese fancy goods and Christmas toys offered for sale below cost and asks for an investigation.
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