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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
8
The fragment notes an address at 38 East Frenchway Tatite Valenhone and mentions advertising rates, likely for the Butte area newspaper branch. Details are incomplete but indicate local ad pricing and location.
The ad proclaims a vast Montana collection of diamond rings priced from six to six hundred dollars plus brooches scarves pins earrings and lockets ranging from ten to six hundred dollars. It claims the largest stock with prices and records open to the public to compare with rivals.
A collage of names and places in Butte details visits from Missoula Anaconda and Sheridan, travelers from Armstead Lewistown and Three Forks, and seasonal events. The item lists local people at home and about, theater and store hints, and a Christmas railway deal for Butte to Anaconda.
Officials announce a voluntary rate reduction for one year with private rates also lower, cutting city lighting costs. The company’s commercial manager cites progress from conferences led in the absence of the general manager, noting a roughly 20 percent revenue drop and savings for city facilities.
Dasin physician Deduer Rainville files a petition in the federal court claiming assets of $750.34 and Habines of $1. The petition is set for court hearing at a later date.
A jailhouse Christmas mood is described as inmates reflect on lost home memories and Santa Claus, with Salvation Army help arriving after 7 pm to provide slips, baths, meals, and Christmas cheer for the unfortunates awaiting their fate.
The article outlines Mela Price suing Prive Price in district court alleging repeated abuse, deception by a husband with multiple marriages. It reports she left him after persistent accusations and violence, seeks monthly support and legal fees, and notes his counterclaim involving a Butte mercantile establishment.
Al Paynter organized a glee club that sang Christmas carols to a warm audience. Many members came from the former Silver Bow Club, reviving a popular Rutle musical tradition. The group performed with enthusiasm at multiple venues nearby.
Court records reveal a complicated case in which Mrs Himanka alleges deception by Herman Hhusark who misrepresented health and imprisonment status to avoid duties and later obtain a health certificate. The suit includes claims of non payment, restatement requests, and a city filing related to a district grievance. Other filings detail estate distributions, notes contested by Shackelson & Whiteway, and administrators reporting cash and stock assets.
J. 11 McWee of McKee Printing, 98 West Granite, credits the burglar alarm system for thwarting an attempted robbery at his shop. A late train brought $2,690 to a friend who allegedly planned to rob the bank. officers reported seeing several men fleeing the scene as an alarm warned of a break in. One window was pried but failed to grant entry.
The report details Christmas exercises at Birst Presbyterian and St John’s churches with songs, contortions, and a large decorated tree. Santa Claus distributed gifts after performances. Morning Christmas service times 7:30 and 10:30 noted. parishioners invited to attend.
Ayer’s pride lies in customer confidence and liberal patronage. The guarantee offers tortess or money back, a promise that fuels their business through December’s eve and reflects the owner Mayer’s profit motives.
The St. Jean Baptiste society elected officers for the new term including Frank Boucher president for a third term Oliver Chevrier vice president Ovide Nadeau recording secretary Arthur Dusseault finance secretary M Thainville inner guard J M Jones sergeant Dr Legault chaplain F Xx Glard Gust Grenor and A Desfosses trustees Dy Legault and Dr Maffett. Also notes store hours and local confectionery items with delivery songs and a mining accident reporting Thomas Ryan, 40, injured at the tramway and taken to St. Jammen hospital after a fall near the mine while cutting across railroad tracks.
A dull police court session saw Thomas Ray plead guilty to disturbance and pay a fine of 310. Wirtgun Wintrow and Viger Hayne faced bonds of 23 each for fighting at a West rk street saloon, with two drinks each and related penalties. Nearby notices advertise a sale of stock from Siberian Yurgospany at 69 East Park street, urging customers to attend.
A burst water main on Warren Avenue flooded tracks to six inches, halting traffic for over two hours. Miners traveling to East Butte and Meaderville had to walk as a track gang finally cleared the line around noon.
Local notice announces Weinberg's at 67 West Park and 181 Park serving warm drinks and turkey dinner on Saturday with dimmer for the money. Releiver and Brown and Amissonta families have moved to 413 85 Bunk Street.
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