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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
11
Local carriers and express companies report a busy holiday season with many packages from the far East and abroad. Postmaster Errett foresees year’s Christmas mail exceeding any in history as extra help works to ensure careful handling and few breakages despite a heavy workload.
Judge W H Trippet says Anaconda endured a severe electrical storm yesterday around 2 am with exceptional lightning and thunder. He notes the event lasted several minutes as wind and snow surged once more, with others also reporting lightning and thunder in the early hours.
Witnesses recount that during a night blackout some telegraph and telephone wires were put out of commission. Friends of the judge began an investigation after he described hearing or seeing something and now believe his account.
An examination for clerk and carrier will be held at the post office in this city on January 18 1908. Age limits are 18 to 45, married women not admitted. Unmarried women may attend but only as clerks. Applicants must be sound. men must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and 125 pounds without overcoat. For blanks and details contact Miss N A Graham Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners post office Anaconda Moat.
Community notices describe events in Anaconda including matinees at the Electric Theater, a Grand claret cup and Tom and Jerry showing, a Christmas ball at the A. O. H. hall with 75 cent admission, and dances at Stuart hall. Local residents travel for holidays, rail fare to Butte and Anaconda set at $1 round trip, and shops offer toys, sleds, skates, and useful gifts.
The listing details a formal Christmas day dinner from 5 30 to 8 00 pm in Montana featuring Blue Points on half shell Celery en branche Potage de green turtle Consomme vol au vent Queen olives salted almonds canape pate de foie gras Aiguillettes de bass noir sauce tartare and a wide banquet of courses including prime ribs beef roast suckling pig stuffed young turkey with cranberry sauce mashed potatoes haricots verts corn on the cob candied yams Waldorf salad lettuce tomato and desserts such as mince pie English plum pudding and Neapolitan ice cream plus cheeses and coffee desserts.
In the loss of our mother Mrs. Peter Selene we tender sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy. Unable to see all personally we convey our gratitude and appreciation for the support during our sorrow.
Christmas trade in Anaconda shows busy demand with merchants reporting record or near record sales. Shoppers bought turkeys and fowl, while stocks were tempting and prices affordable. Weather adds to holiday mood with a light snowfall and cold, clear skies for sleigh rides.
Missoula business leaders donate sufficient funds to host an estimated 200 visiting teachers for the State Teachers association meeting from December 26 to 28. The committee seeks private-room housing, with events at Elks hall and Methodist church and free transport to university venues.
In Missoula at about 2 am a miner named Will W. Smith was robbed of multiple bills after being led to a dark place by a man later identified as H Price. Police arrested Price in the afternoon after Smith identified him by voice and features. Smith, shaken but unwounded, describes the assault and loss of twenty three dollars in various denominations.
Charlotte Smith Wiley Owens and May Graham faced Police Magistrate O Boyle after a Tuesday night disturbance in Mainville. They pleaded guilty, with sentence postponed to Thursday and released on $20 cash bonds each. Chief Capps filed a complaint against Nellie O Connell for numerous alleged crimes, hearing set for Thursday. Tickets to Europe available via all steamship lines. James Thueson 509 East Park.
Morning prayer and holy communion at 10 30 with a sermon The Spirit of Christmas musical program includes Adeste Fideles Te Deum Kotzschman Jubilate Deo Buck Lord of Heaven Rossi Gloria in Excelsis Ludds Kyrie Santus Agnus Dei and Nunc Dimittis Gower Christmas tree exercises scheduled Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock Revered EF R Dodds rector
City Detective Thomas J. Ryan of Seattle died December 21 from typhoid pneumonia. Officer Keenan received a letter from Seattle announcing the sad result. Ryan was well known and highly respected in Anaconda where he lived for several years before moving to Seattle.
At last evening’s regular meeting of the bridge and structural iron workers union, officers were elected. President is J. F. Regan, vice president Joe Godfrey, secretary treasurer Cliff Tidd, doorkeeper Raymond Reardon, sergeant at arms John Lindquist, and trustees Cliff Tidd, Jake Saboe, and William Hayes.
More than 120000 people will receive Christmas dinners in New York prepared by the Salvation Army. Dinners go in baskets for families of five or six, with a five pound chicken, vegetables, coffee and more. The charity has raised over $13000 through 100 mail appeals for its winter work.
Goldfield Nev December 24 Acting President Mahoney of the Western Federation has worked days for peace with honor between the Mine Owners' Association and the Western Federation of Miners. He has met with the local miners' executive board and plans to confer with owners, though access to the privilege has been denied so far. The first talks are expected Thursday.
Justice of the Peace James Miles and former State Senator William Schoenlaub were badly beaten after colliding with two beardless youths at Broadway and St Charles Street. A box of Christmas candy carried by Walter McKenna was upset. Schoenlaub had a broken leg and Miles suffered facial injuries.
The Missoula locomotive firemen set their annual Christmas ball for Christmas night. The committee reports extensive preparations and a history of entertaining performances, likely drawing a crowded house.
Dan J. Heyfron former under sheriff arrives in Missoula from Ann Arbor Michigan where he has been studying law the past few months. He will stay in town for the holidays.
An advertisement explains dyspepsia types and cures for stomach trouble. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are claimed to digest food independently, rest the stomach, and restore appetite and comfort. Sample package offered by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. price "five and a quarter" cents per box in stores.
Missoula December 4. C G Meagher who was awarded the county poor care contract last week notified the commissioners that he could not qualify. The bid was awarded to L B Maxwell who has managed the county farm for a year and satisfied the department. Maxwell bid 5.50 per week per patient. The commissioners also granted two petitions for retail liquor licenses Taft Drug company of Taft and Peter Sorrell of Frenchtown.
Missoula officials report the Missoula gas plant construction has started at the South Missoula site. Anderson & Curley began excavation after securing the contract and bids for foundation stonework will be opened soon. The company has received piping and machinery, with more arriving regularly.
Missoula reports Deputy Sheriff Pete McDonald chased down a turkey thief on Cedar street. The suspect fled with a sandwich in one hand and a stolen turkey under the other arm, was captured after a two block sprint, and jailed awaiting Christmas.
An advertisement touts Electro-Vigor as a nature based cure using electricity. It claims the method nourishes nerves overnight, builds vitality, and avoids harmful drugs. The seller asserts twenty years of practice and success across the West.
A man named Harry attacked a residence and broke a front window then threatened the officer who arrived. Beihl used force to escort the offender to jail after continued curses and threats.
MISSOULA NOTES. R. de B. Smith of Anaconda visits Missoula for Christmas with Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Harnois, their son, and Tom Harnois of Butte spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harnois and family. Harvey Houston, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Houston, returns from Eugene Oregon to celebrate with his parents. He will spend the vacation at the Rex mine near Wallace, where his father has interests, after finishing school in Oregon.
Missoula churches held Christmas programs tonight with Santa Claus distributing gifts to children. Special services are planned for tomorrow morning, and evening Christmas trees and exercises will be held for those who did not celebrate tonight.
Mrs Charles Dodge mother of Mrs Dr Fitzgerald slips on ice in her South Second street yard and breaks a leg. Age may make the injury serious and she has the sympathy of many Missoula friends.
Missoula residents learn that D H Ross has again been appointed postmaster by the president and his name has been sent to the senate with other appointments.
Travelers planning Europe trips should consult Consultus before buying tickets. All first class lines represented with the lowest rates obtainable.
The article notes King Edward's influence on 19th century men fashion with a dark blue overcoat a pink shirt and a heliotrope tie at a Windsor garden party and mentions a ball at Devonshire House where guests were asked to wear knee breeches by the king's wish.
Reihl was called to arrest a man after an altercation on West Front street. The man, who gave the name Harry BE Lockwood, argued with a woman and was refused entry leading to a confrontation. Reihl attempted to place him under arrest but the determine action was interrupted.
E F L Gauss first assistant librarian of the Chicago public library died last evening at age 65. He served in library service 20 years and was a prominent urban American resident in Chicago.
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