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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
13
Advertises an extensive stock of diamond rings priced from five dollars up to six hundred dollars and assorted pieces including brooches scarves earrings and lockets. Promises largest stock in Montana and challenges competitors noting public assessor records as proof.
Community items from Butte list travelers and visitors such as K. O. Selway from Dillon and Hugh Chittick from Miles City, upcoming sales and openings at local businesses, several births announced at local addresses, a choral society meeting at 7:39 PM, and notes on holiday offerings at the California and Olympia brew.
William Eddy known as Billy Eddy, former Miners Union president, was found almost frozen and neglected early yesterday and taken to St James hospital where doctors say he has only hours to live. Once a leading figure in Butte politics and labor, he has since fallen on hard times and poor health.
Thomas Johnson aged 56 died at his home 517 West Daly Street Walkerville yesterday morning from kidney trouble after a long illness. He was a minor, living in Butte for two years, leaving a wife and five children Thomas James Henry Julia and Mary at home. Funeral Tuesday at 9:50 am from his residence to St Lawrence church for high mass. He was born in Ireland and came to this country as a young man.
Rev. R E Williams preached at the Welsh church on Luke 2 14 The Angels Version of the Results of Christs Birth The talk traced angels appearances in biblical history and argued Christ dethroned pride to bring heavenly and earthly peace He warned that peace comes through God centered worship and the conquering of sin and pride and urged devotion to the Prince of Peace.
The store at 67 West Park advertises exclusive, distinctive, elegant clothing for women from silk hose to coats in materials like Russian pony fur. It claims quality and style at lower prices than elsewhere for similar items.
The Pabst Extract calendar girl this year embodies unsullied beauty and strength of character as the American girl. Order the 7 by 36 inch panel for 10 cents in stamps or silver, mailed from Milwaukee. Also notes holiday confectionery boxes, noonday luncheon, light meals at Gamer's, and clothing at Tonkier's in Butte.
Manager Ben Wilson reports operations at Jefferson Island are slowed by a strike delaying pipe delivery from Ballard and shipments from Butte. Despite the halt, the company touts 2000 feet of tunnel work with ore widths of four to eight feet carrying about one percent copper and plans a concentrator next July to ship concentrates to the smelter.
The Harry Cornell company offers The Man of Mystery at the Family theater this week. A hypnotism driven melodrama follows a crook living a double life with thrilling climaxes and humor to relieve tense moments. Next week Sidetracked will be shown, billed as the funniest tramp play.
A local appeal invites customers to call Orton Bros on Main Street for the best value in piano or organ purchases. The ad notes Bell Telephone access for help in emergencies and positions the store as a trusted option for household needs.
Timothy Murphy died at St. James hospital from a back wound after a Saturday shooting on the Anaconda road. An autopsy traced the bullet path from back to throat, killing him by venous hemorrhage. Dennis Lynch shows improving signs and may recover. Coroner to decide inquest timing.
Mrs Anna Myers wife of Isadore Myers Los Angeles rabbi travels to support Jewish Consump tive Relief society efforts in Colorado New Mexico and other western states She assists at a Denver outskirts hospital for consumptives with 20 acre grounds awaiting more funds to expand capacity and reduce waiting lists The effort is nonsectarian and she plans further travels to Helena Seattle Portland and beyond.
The South Butte Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting December 21 at Mrs. W. E. Currah's home. A programme featured a silver medal contest won by Miss Crossley. Next meeting January 4 at 2 30 p m with Mrs. Brasier. Mrs H Kingsman to read on Child Culture. Leader Mrs. Anderson. All are invited.
See a display line of dressed and undressed dolls at a storefront run by M. EB. Hughes located at 649 Utah.
The bulletin lists the funeral arrangements for Jo seph P. D Arcy with services at St Lawrence church and a 9 30 AM high mass. It also notes Tim Murphy’s body moved to his sister’s residence and pending Salt Lake City approval for funeral plans. A piano house on Penn block advertises a fine line of pianos.
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