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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
21
A large half pint Melhenny's lemon extract is offered at 50 percent off, with other attractively priced items like pure cloves allspice canned fish and more. Shoppers are urged to visit the busy corner today for bargains and savings.
Attorney W J Jameson, a booster for Roundup in Fergus county, says the growing coal and agricultural potential will secure the town’s future. He notes dry farming prospects, two coal mines, and a 70,000 dollar monthly payroll amid a 3100 foot elevation, with Roundup seeking county-seat status to shorten trips to Lewistown.
J J Dwyer of Solo West Park street was taken into custody on a warrant issued in Judge A J McGowan s court. He is charged with stealing electricity from Butte Light and Power by bypassing a meter and faces a police court hearing soon.
Helena dispatch reports Patrick Rodgers known as Paddy must serve the 50 year sentence after the Montana Supreme Court affirmed the Silver Bow county district court ruling in his appeal. The court also decides the will contest in Noyes versus Gerard with Chief Justice Brantley writing the opinion and Judge Holloway dissenting.
Counsel for Jones Johnson and Howard convicted in Silver Bow county seek a writ of mandate to compel Judge Donlan to order a transcript for appeal. They argue the defendants lack funds for services and cite refusal to issue the order. The application will be considered by the supreme court Monday next.
The employer states that everything was delivered on time with no delays in service. All outgoing mail was dispatched immediately upon mailing, ensuring prompt handling and reliability.
Dante performs a knot bound rope illusion to wow an audience at the Empire theater. Eddie Reeves, Goodhue and Burgess, and a Freda Giroux illustrated song electrify sets plus a Saturday matinee offer of 5 cent children's admission.
Secretary of the state fair Martin spent a few hours in Butte on his way to Helena after Christmas in Anaconda. He praised Montana Soil statistics and predicted a strong state fair with first class racing and ample premiums for livestock and horses. He urged observers to visit during harvest to see Montana’s grain potential and outlined plans for upcoming exhibits.
Mrs. Joseph Armstrong wife of the assistant city engineer is seriously ill at St James hospital. She recently gave birth to a baby girl who died Sunday evening and since then her condition has remained grave.
The First Norwegian Lutheran church hosts a Christmas tree event Thursday night at Scandia hall followed by a reception for Rev. Mr. Grefthen and his bride. Everyone is welcome.
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call on Orton Bros. 214 218 Main Street.
Howard Jones and Johnson were convicted with Johnson and Johnson for causing the death of John Jones from an overdose of cocaine and morphine last July. All three received 15 year terms in prison. Howard admitted a poor record but claimed to have tried to do better recently.
William Gemmell was appointed state fair commissioner for Silver Bow county after a push by Mayor Nevin and local leaders. He succeeds Charles Bates and notes there is no salary but aims to showcase Silver Bow’s resources at the next Montana state fair.
Salt Lake City hosts between 1200 and 1350 Utah public school teachers for their sixteenth annual convention. Governor Spry’s keynote was read by J T Kingsbury as superintendent Orson Ryan and President Frank M Briggs spoke. Dr Henry Suzzallo of Columbia University delivered the principal address. Officers will be elected Wednesday afternoon.
Tracey California December 27 The northbound Owl train from Los Angeles to San Francisco on the Southern Pacific derailed at Hally a four mile station. Three sleeping cars left the track two of which overturned. Passengers in the overturned cars were rescued through windows with no injuries. The crash was blamed on a broken rail. Chair cars replaced the wrecked ones and the train continued after a brief delay.
Washington dispatch reports Seth Bullock United States marshal for South Dakota will be reappointed for four years starting January 13. The decision, tied to his friendship with Theodore Roosevelt, serves as recognition of his service and as a compliment to the former president.
With Christmas passed the Butte post office reports mail congestion easing and services returning to normal after a record holiday influx. Local forces note the Christmas mails were heavier than ever before in the history of the office.
John Dick, found guilty in district court of robbing Henry Segrist at Stevensville, was sentenced by Judge Myers to four years in the penitentiary. He will be taken to Deer Lodge tomorrow by Deputy Sheriff Henry V. Gilmore.
Raymond Lloyd a 25 year old Yale graduate and insurance agent killed himself in a Seattle room by swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid. He was unmarried and a son of H P Lloyd a New York attorney. Letters found imply his father spent thousands on him and could do nothing more.
About 450 Philadelphia division workers of the Pennsylvania Railroad petitioned President McCrea to start a plan raising old age pensions by allocating a portion of monthly earnings. The proposal would allow retirement at 60 upon desire, instead of waiting until 65 under current rules.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Prince Hans of Schleswig-Holstein Sonderburg slucksburg, brother of the late King Christian and nicknamed the uncle of Europe, is critically ill. He was born in 1825.
Fort Worth authorities report R. L. Goddard was arrested today on federal charges linked to the Maybray fake contest gang. The case involves alleged fraudulent schemes and federal investigation continues.
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