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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
7
A Montana retailer touts a large lineup of diamonds and diamond jewelry with prices ranging from affordable rings at $5 to $16 and up to $600 for diamond pieces. Diamond brooches are offered from $100 to $576 and scarf pins are also featured.
The item lists diverse local snippets from Butte including Hight & Fairfield Company and other firms, names of travelers, shoppers, and residents. It mentions births, registrations, newspaper availability, and community events such as the Butte Choral Society meeting with expectations of full attendance. The jumble suggests a busy town with visitors, commerce, and social updates.
William Eddy, once a leading figure in Butte's miners union, lies near death at St. James Hospital after being found in freezing condition by police. Once a powerful political and labor organizer, Eddy has fallen on hard times amid neglect and poor health.
Thomas Johnson died yesterday after long illness near Daly district. He lived in Butte for 20 years and leaves a wife and five children James Henry Julia and Taras. The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 50 from his residence to St Lawrence Church where requiem will be offered. He was born in Teel and came to this country as a young man.
Rev E Wading preached at the Wells church on Peace on Earth Good Will toward men. The sermon emphasized the angels announcing Christ birth and the Prince of Peace entering the world to dethrone pride and establish heavenly peace through humility and reconciliation. The focus was on how Jesus brings inner peace and guides believers to honor others and pursue harmony on earth.
An old newspaper clipping promotes Weinberg's exclusive women fashion at 67 West Park. It touts a yearly calendar girl theme, urging readers to mail 10 cents for a sample page and listing Milwaukee's Pabst Extract Co. promotions, holiday confectionaries, and Luncheon at Gamer's. It mentions Tonkin's and nearby shops as fashion anchors.
Operations at Montaninois Mining near Jefferson inland are stalled by a switchmen strike delaying essential pipe and water systems. Manager Wilson notes progress on the plant, water wheels, compressor and drills arrived, but iron pipe and water piping remain delayed. plan to install a concentrator next July and ship concentrates to the smelter.
The Marty Cornell company presents The Man of Mystery at the Family theater this week a melodrama featuring hypnotism suspense and a strange criminal evading capture. The production promises sensational moments balanced with light relief and is billed as a top value entertainment for patrons seeking excitement.
An old style notice invites gentlemen to a dining event at Pattee with escorts not admitted. The phrasing suggests a formal social gathering emphasizing hospitality and adherence to entry rules.
Timothy Murphy died at St James hospital from injuries after being shot on the Anaconda road. Autopsy showed the bullet entered the back, severing a vertebra and a vein, with the wound causing fatal hemorrhage. Coroner to set inquest likely midweek. funeral plans await Murphy sisters in Salt Lake and later at Mrs. Dolan’s home.
Alot Myers wife of Tandure S. Tabb of Los singles visits city to recruit support for the Jewish Canaumn Vive Weller society. The group supports a hospital on Denver outskirts serving those with tuberculosis. Grounds span about 20 acres though current capacity is limited and waiting list exists. Myers canvasses a broad district including Colnata New Mexico Oregon Washington Utah Montana Nevada California. She has visited several states and plans stops in Butte Helena Seattle and Portland. Her work is non sectarian and aims to expand care as funds grow.
Regular meeting held at Mrs W E Burrule home with a program and a silver medal contest won by Miss Crossley. Refreshments served. next meeting announced for Jan 4 at 2 30 pm at Mrs RT Brasker 17 East Fremont Street.
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