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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
4
An archaic essay compares a watchman’s care for his machine to human labor, arguing the watch is a fragile servant held to constant scrutiny. It laments the toil of skilled workers, urges humane treatment of tools, and notes the relentless demand of industry on both creator and machine.
Walker’s ad for goats at Gunner’s. W T Conley of Glendive in town. multiple notices of merchants, pianos, and clothing. Floyd Logan from Missoula and Wade McEly to San Francisco. Peter Joseph and James McLean among passengers to Minneapolis and Great Falls. Clergy and merchants’ lunch plans. Dillon visitors and Portland-bound Stewart. Rail and travel mentions include Twin Bridges to Los Angeles and San Francisco trips. Social notices cover births, marriages, and a wedding-related feature in a local magazine.
A 191s era council panel, street and alley committee, discussed a proposed new depot route between Boulevard and Mercury streets. They eyed paving Wyoming Street from Mercury to Front with substantial pavement for autos, and favored purchasing dullne property to straighten West Mercury Street at Unt Point, awaiting mayor and council approval.
John Brown of the Northern Pacific engine was struck by a dislodged rock while descending the mountain side and projected his head toward the cab window. He will likely survive the injuries as doctors report the contusion of the skull not likely to prove fatal.
George Englehach, 17, of 329 North Wyoming Street, was struck by a tuber while working in the High Ore midge yesterday. He sustained a injured shoulder and was fractured in Lingle Pach? treated at St. James' hospital.
County prosecutor elect McCaffery prepares to file seven murder cases and schedule trials. Defendants Antone Salwaiz and Frank Lock face charges for fatally wounding Pasquale Pang mio in a Mercury Street fight. Other defendants include Tannalt Clements Ulysses Pap Thomas F. Mc Mahon Nick Clarfvick and Frank Zupan with varied homicide charges. Trials set as the new administration takes office and court calendar unfolds.
An advertisement for Haddad and David at Orlon Bros music store on North Main Street announces a clearance of about 100 rugs in seven lots. Rugs include Cabistan, Shirvan, Masoul, Shiraz, Bokhara, and Kerman varieties in sizes from small mats to large room rugs with prices and the note of “your choice.”
A fragmented list records arrivals and names across multiple Montana locales including Butte Dillon Great Falls Helena Missoula and Butte area postings. Names such as Robinson McLean Duncan Thomas Sokay Renney Hines Day and many others appear with towns like Dillon Helm and Missoula reflecting a civic or social listings page.
A Wednesday evening social at 7:26 PM at the Welsh church features a varied program. Performances include quartets, recitations by Jatin Queen and Morris Pierce, instrumental duets by Megary Jones and Thomas, and several readings and speeches with candidates like Miss Felta Rowen and Koelish.
A poli fashioned watch review will be held tonight at Mountain View Morodist Episcopal church. The evening opens with prayer at 6 o clock, social hour at 9, preaching at 9 30, and midnight prayer with hymn singing. The minister Rev. G D Wolfe leads with city pastors assisting. Denomination support welcomed.
The Hutt Anaconda and Pacific Railway announces a new year rate of 38 Torie round trip from Butte to Anaconda. Dredd and Je. 1, Mickets provide relishing January dates.
ELAS presents a bustling watch night and joy session featuring a starry lineup with George Palmer, Cummings, Noble, and others from Anaconda. A varied program includes songs by Hopper and Noble, a youth chorus, and a late game with drinks and showcases, promising a lively community event.
Carenk is delivering belated Christmas mails as the post office on every train announces. Cody the last of the Christmas privileges with daily mail delivery by Jay is a legal belated for past Mee employees. The post office will observe Sunday hours and there will be one delivery by the carriers. The parcel post, which was to be announced tomorrow, will be opened Wednesday.
The funeral of George Irvin Montana pioneer was held yesterday at St. John's church with many state pioneers attending. Rev. A. Lipith spoke on Mrs. Irvin's character and life work as the pallbearers listed W. J. Love P. J. Tho phy BR D. Legest John G. Morany Joly LU Corette and Dr. Crnncy. The interment was in Mount Mortal cemetery family plot.
In Los Angeles on December 2 a one hour jury selection began for the case of Carl Riederbach dubbed the Human Bomb. Deputy District Attorney Ralph Graham testified about the alleged bomb in the police station and the defendant Randell, a mining man, described the device. The witness said he was certai n the man wielded dynamite, and the accused showed astonishment at the testimony. A sanitary commission declared Riederbacht sane.
Police leniency pledged amid New Year festivities as waivers allow celebrations with midnight whistling and public events. Hotels report limited rooms and crowded venues while churches prepare watch services and dances clash with a ban on certain arms firings. John Taylor, 44, reported beaten and robbed by wife during a disputed incident on South Avenue.
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