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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
13
A reflective piece contrasts the fragile watch with a powerful locomotive. It notes the wheel of a watch would circle the globe in three years if it ran nonstop and 10 hours daily at two miles per hour. The watch, unlike the locomotive, receives little oiling and constant servicing, leading to eventual failure as lubricant evaporates and thickens.
City Engineer Gow proposes a boulevards plan to connect Wyoming street to the Great Northern depot at Arizona street, preserving Arizona street open. The street and alley committee approved advancing the plan to the full council as part of 1915 preparations, with Mayor Duncan to obtain more data. A second proposal favors paving Wyoming street from Mercury to Front with durable pavement, subject to owner consent. A laser elbow on West Mercury Street prompts the committee to seek purchase of the affected property to straighten the road.
Butte brief mentions visits and departures from nearby towns. Names include W S Walker Glendive and Floyd J Logan Mis soula. residents dine at Rex lunch. Lydia Roberts Dillon and J B Fitzpatrick Great Falls noted. Relates social calls, travel to Los Angeles San Francisco Portland and ocean voyage plans. Local merchants advertise goods and services.
John Brown an engineer for Northern Pacific was struck by a dislodged rock as his train descended toward Butte. He remained conscious after the incident and doctors believe skull contusion will not prove fatal.
George Englebach aged 47, a married resident of 529 North Wyoming Street, was struck by a timber while working in the High Ore mine yesterday. He sustained a contused shoulder and a fractured rib and was treated at J. James Hospital.
The Elks present a New Year event tonight featuring a long programme of acts and musical numbers. Performers include George Palmer the zoologist, Cummings and Bank, Howard McIntyre, P. E. Noble, and many local acts from Anaconda plus visiting stars. The show runs from 9 to 11 with a finale by the Empress trio and others, promising a lively night.
Seven murder cases will occupy the district court calendar under county attorney elect J. J. Mc Caffery. Antone Salveirgio and Frank Lucia face charges for fatally wounding Pasquale Pagnazzo, while Hannah Clements, Ulysses N. Pap, Thomas F. McMahin, Nick Claravich, and Frank Zupan are charged in other killings. McCaffery’s staff will handle the prosecutions after he takes office January 6, contingent on a pending contest result.
A Spokane advertises a week long clearance by Haddad and David for about 100 rugs in seven lots with prices cut dramatically. Lot offerings include Belouchistan Cabistan Shirvan pieces from 4x3 to 10x5 sizes, originally up to 150 dollars, now as low as 15 to 75 dollars, plus one large room rug. Store: Orton Bros music store, North Main street.
A list of guests checking into state hotels including Dillon Butte Helena Missoula and other towns. Names include James McLean Maritsee L. H. Mehaif L. H. McKay G L Reaney J A Collins A C Knight George H McMillan T J Walsh John H McIntosh W R Allen James Torrence M A Hauser Walter H Mack and others.
Social at Welsh Church at 7 30 features quartette How Well I Remember Putte Welsh recitation John Queen instrumental duet Jones and Thomas punctuated reading Welsh song Morris Pierce recitation Rita Bowen punctuated reading English solo Hugh Pierce impromptu speech Welsh or English Bohemian quartet. chairman Morris Pierce.
An old-fashioned watch service is scheduled tonight at Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church. The evening opens with prayer at 8, social hour at 9, preaching at 10 30, and prayer with hymn singing at midnight. Rev G D Wolfe leads with other city pastors assisting. all denominations invited.
The Butte Anaconda Pacific Railway offers a $1 round trip from Butte to Anaconda on Dec 31 and Jan 1, with tickets valid to return January 2. Adv.
Delayed Christmas mail continues to arrive by train and be delivered through the local office. The last of the packages will be delivered today and January 1 is a holiday for post office employees. Sunday hours will be observed with one carrier delivery. Parcel post, to be inaugurated tomorrow, will open Tuesday.
The funeral of Mrs. George Irvin a Deer Lodge valley pioneer was held yesterday at St Johns church. Revered A K Smith eulogized her life of activity. Her favorite hymns were sung. Pallbearers included W L Love P J Brophy R D Leggat John G Morony John F E Corette and Dr. Carney. Interment followed in Mount Moriah family plot.
In Los Angeles on December 30, the trial of Carl Riedelbach the "human bomb" moved forward as a jury was chosen in about 90 minutes. Deputy DA Ralph Graham testified to Riedelbach demanding a top Southern Pacific officer and carrying a large internal device. Mining man J Randell recounted hearing of a bomb inside the police station and observing the strange machine. Riedelbach appeared amused by testimony while a sanitary commission declared him sane.
Butte residents expect a permissive New Year’s Eve with no 1 o’clock closing and police leniency for casual revelry, while fireworks and arm burning are banned. Hotels report high demand for tables as Thorn-ton, Finten Grillroom, Butte Grill, and Chequamegon Dining Rooms fill up. Traveling salesmen flock to hotels, social events abound at Silver Bow club Elks hall Lotus club dance and Moose dance, and church watch services are planned at multiple congregations including First Baptist Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal St Marks Lutheran and Christian churches.
John Taylor, 40, was arrested last night after his wife, whom he has lived with for 18 months, alleged he beat her and robbed her of three dollars. They reside on South Arizona Street.
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