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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1906
Page
9
A jumble of local notices and social items from Butte highlights Christmas events, visits, business ads, and society notes. Names like Mayer and Dr. Horst appear alongside shop ads and theatre plans, noting dinners, dances, and greetings. The mix mirrors a bustling holiday page with numerous residents and businesses referenced.
The Silver Bow Ministerial Association met at Mountain View church to discuss the Butler plight. A committee of P. Mh. Nodds, E. J. Grayne Velt, and J. J. Noftsinger was appointed to investigate and advise on future actions. The next meeting is in two weeks.
AJL members of Tidgley lodge No. 12 and visiting brothers are requested to meet at Fidelity hall on Broadway on Tuesday December 2 promptly to attend the funeral of the late brother W. T. Hoar. W. F. Gruber, Na. George H. She, Secretary.
Souvenir offers panoramic views of a major mining camp at the Capital Brewing office. A funeral service for Willan T. Farr is planned Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the family residence 26 North Nine Dana Street, with further services at F hall by Tew Taeking.
The county attorney contest between Booth and E and Booth was dismissed on motion after the contestant instructed his counsel to withdraw. Other cases included Koht vs Meagher for county treasurer and Cangdon vs Cronin for county commissioner, with dismissals argued for failure to show timely filing and held under advisement by Judge Hourquin. The district court also reviewed a stock purchase dispute over Mutle Hill Copper Mining and various divorce and debt suits, with multiple motions to dismiss or amend filings.
Santa Claus arrived at South Butte Presbyterian and Immanuel Presbyterian churches where brownies and a cast performed songs and skits before Santa distributed presents to children. The events included recitations, songs, and a parade of joy, with families and seniors enjoying the festive program.
County Attorney MF. seven cases dismissed in Judge Dowlan’s department as prosecutors decide not to press charges. Defendants include James Byrnes and Dan Dunn, both ex convicts, with several assault in the first degree and related counts. Witnesses recover damages and decline prosecution in some cases. A murder-related charge lingers against W. J. Deenes. A political campaign years old case and other hearings are scheduled for Saturday and next Wednesday before Judge Bourquin and others.
Fire Chief Peter Sanger of the department visited Train Uregton's Springs to seek treatment for injuries from a recent accident. Reports say the waters and surgical care aided his recovery, with muscles loosening from fastenings lingering but improving.
I C Evans of the Amalgamated te gal force has returned from the East after consulting specialists about an eye injury. He can again use his eye somewhat though healing is slow. C F Kelley, with whom Evans has been associated in the smoke case, returned with him. They plan to resume hearings on Thursday, which had been adjourned.
Mrs. Maren Bergman expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during her husband’s loss and especially thanks the Scandinavian Brotherhood for their support.
A court heard a man claim he did not steal cans from the Creamery. He said he found them on the sidewalk and took them, apologizing as the judge sentenced him to days in jail for petty larceny. Several others faced charges of vagrancy disturbance and drunkenness with varied outcomes.
The Retsil Merchants Association meeting in Richmond Va passed a resolution restricting newspaper advertising. The discussion highlighted the value of periodical and newspaper advertising over billboards and other schemes, noting newspapers reach wider audiences and command deliberate attention. Orton Brow at 219 N Main St Butte offered advertising options.
The Sunday school at West Presbyterian staged an old fashioned Christmas tree event for charity. Pupils donated chickens, groceries, clothes, books, and shoes, lining the platform as Santa Claus appeared. Miss Myrtle Cannan won a prize for a story on giving, and a program followed with songs, recitations, and an address by the superintendent.
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