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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
8
A hurried Christmas gift guide lists hosiery handkerchiefs gloves neckwear jewelry and fine leather goods arranged by store sections in the main aisles and north aisle. It promotes gift squares ribbons purses perfumes linens and exclusive Heath novelties as safe easy options for women children and men.
Mayor Lane received a letter bearing Thomas Edison’s request to investigate a charity effort for Montana orphans. Mrs G E George of Butte urged Edison to send phonographs and records to the state home in Twin Bridges, noting her own deafness and desire to bring music to the children. Lane visited Mrs George and forwarded Edison a confirming note stating Twin Bridges houses 172 children and that gifts are needed beyond routine toy donations.
A call went out for every Butte newsboy to gather at the Broadway theater entrance at 10:39 this morning for a group photograph. Manager Paul Burkhart arranged the shoot and tonight the newsboys are to be guests, with the Broadway promising an evening of special interest for them.
The B A and FP Railway offers a $1 round trip From Butte to Anaconda with tickets on sale December 24 and 25 valid for return through December 27. A special train departs Butte at 7 45 p m on December 25 and 26, returning from Anaconda at 9 p m. Also available are $4 50 dress shoes, standard make, priced at $3 35 at Silvers 213 North Main Street.
The Helena court denied a motion for a new trial in the Rachael Williams case. Williams died March 23, 1907, leaving a $100000 estate with Dorothy Williams as heir. The will faced a contest alleging improper execution and undue influence. after reversals by the supreme court and two trials, the latest jury found improper execution but the judge denied a retrial. Other suits: Ed Tremewan seeks $2150 after a Dec 8 assault by N. W. Greer. Mrs. S. A. Morrison sues Germania Fire Insurance for $1000 on furniture destroyed Dec 21, 1914. bond filed in Eugrenia Moelleur v Mary Moelleur for $5259. Dr A. Trucano sues Northern Pacific for $25000 over Raffelo Fontana’s death. William C. Melogue sues contractor W. G. Reed for $25090 for injuries in Dillon in 1913.
A West Park advertisement promotes a sale offering free imported souvenirs to every customer who spends at least one dollar. The offer includes a choice of an imported china bowl or cake plate with purchase, framed as a money back deal.
Linnea lodge No 174 Order of Vasa to host an old country dinner in Scandia hall on New Year’s Eve with Christmas and New Year festivities. A 30 member initiation precedes events. A $50 aid gift to nonmembers and a nationwide appeal for William Johnson’s eye loss fund, aiming to reach $1,000 by Christmas.
An appeal to parents warns against spending money on whiskey and beer. It urges using funds to buy gifts for family and loved ones, suggesting that money spent on alcohol is wasted and that the Kiddies deserve better.
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