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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1900
Page
7
Local notes list rents and services for pianos, dentists, tuners, and music shops in Butte. The item also mentions residents moving in and out, hotel and rail updates, a church bulletin, weddings, a child’s pneumonia death, magazine arrivals, and fraternal society notices.
R B Kelley, chairman of the Park County board, recalls the hunt for Sheriff Young's killer in eastern Montana. He notes wide citizen effort, mounting bills totaling about 2200 dollars for services, and says Under Sheriff Beller, wounded in the incident, is recovering and soon back to duty.
The advertisement proclaims a wide Ebony Goods stock with the genuine label and claims the largest selection and lowest prices in town, urging readers to visit for bargains.
Men's neckwear priced as low as fifteen cents highlighted by Hennessy's Sale. See their windows for details and specials available Monday.
A local notice advertises Hennessy’s Sale at Orton Bros 219 North Main Street. Window signs promise men’s night shirts from twenty five cents with sale running the next 30 days.
An essay on Butte's postal culture notes residents cling to in person mail pickup while free door delivery exists. It records 1158 boxes rented within the delivery district and roughly 24 000 dollars yearly from box rental, with carriers operating four daily rounds across the city.
General Manager Hawkins of the White Pass and Yukon railroad received word from Skaguay that a new steel cantilever bridge has been completed over the chasm near the summit of White Pass. The bridge replaces a previous obstacle that required dangerous crossing prior to this construction.
A newspaper item notes a steel bridge of 850 feet total length with open work designed to prevent blockage by ice or snow. The piece mentions a sale at Hennessy’s with five cent Men's Wool Mitts and then reports the death of Mrs. Julia T. Murphy aged 29, leaving several siblings and a husband Tim T. Murphy buried earlier. funeral notice to follow.
Joseph Giles, a respected Butte resident and miner born in England, died December 23 of stomach cancer after a year and a half illness. He was 50 and survived by a wife and four children, with funeral services held from his East Galena street home and Mountain View M E Church, led by Rev. J L Albritton.
Men’s underwear starts at twenty five cents during Hhennegsy’s Sale Monday. Check store windows for details.
Nick Hughes of 245 East Broadway was driving on Wyoming street near the McDermott hotel when his horse ran away. The two horses collided just below Mercury street, Hughes was thrown and badly bruised, the other driver injured slightly, Hughes's horse was shot due to severe injuries. Cause of the runaway unknown.
Doctor W. E. Dodd states his Montana residents have no authority to represent him for eye fittings or to collect payment. He notes his office will be closed during his two month vacation starting Monday night.
The funeral for John Snow will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock from the Odd Fellows hall in Walkerrville.
Pleasantly entertained Dorothy Buch club members at Mr and Mrs John N Kirk on South Montana street with progressive euchre until 11. Refreshments followed. Ladies prize went to Mrs Dr Allen and gentlemen’s prize to Mr Baumberger. Also noted: Charles Anderson, 91, died yesterday. funeral Tuesday 2 PM from Duggan's. Andrew Flatley funeral tomorrow 2 PM from East Pear Street residence.
Silver thimbles range from 25 to 75 cents while gold prices run from 4.00 to 7.00 dollars at Hight and Paistletd's.
A detailed historic account describes the peacock dish once served at Christmas in England. It explains ornate presentation, gilded beaks, skin removal, and feather decorations, plus the ritual of noble women serving the fowl. Spiced sauces, egg yolk baste, and gold leaf highlight the lavish table. It also notes frumenty or furmenty as the standard breading for the feast and venison with almond milk as a common pairing.
Hennessy’s in Butte launches a major clearance ahead of the new century with vast discounts across every department. Furs, coats, toys, china, rugs, furniture, silks, and domestic goods are advertised at about one third to half off, inviting shoppers to visit the big store for headline bargains.
Many miners already insured under the New York Life investment plan. Applicants urged to act before year end as rates for mining workers likely rise on January 1. Send name and address to John L. Henry agent, Post Office Box 1274, Butte Montana for full policy details.
James Lowney died yesterday with funeral planned Monday at 2. Mary Lioa McCarthy, 1 year 9 months, died at Pat Sullivan's home 16 East La Platte Street Cen terville. funeral Monday at 2 p m. Pearl and diamond brooches advertised at Died, yesterday. Food pushers at Night and Pairfield's.
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