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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
19
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is located at 28 Fast Broadway in Butte. Telephone numbers listed are 422 and 1,422 for independent telephone inquiries. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
Hight and Fairfield Company offers scientific eye examinations and prescribes corrective glasses. They state expertise in detecting eye defects and providing remedies through glasses.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. in Butte en route to Pony from Nevada. Marriage licenses issued to Emile Denis with Rosanna Hazel and William Teats with Mabel Hatherell. Copper company annual statement shows paid up capital of 1.5 million and debts of 223.95. Newsboys visit Lulu theater and a Grand engagement. John Cort reports recovery from neuritis and plans travel to Los Angeles and Seattle.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos E. Raymond will be buried in Hinsdale Mass after a 10 o'clock Tuesday morning service led by Rev. J E Noftsinger. Interment will be in Hinsdale. Kennedy Andrew J. aged 39 died last night at 422 Jones St East End of Jefferson St. Funeral notice to follow.
The Holland rink hosted a Daughters of the American Revolution ice carnival in Butte last night drawing a large social crowd and about 600 attendees. The skating was fair, a springlike night set the mood, and a dinner in the waiting room added a feature. Mme McCarroll advertised reduced prices at homes or parlors at 103 West Park.
Horace E. Neal, cashier of the Capital State bank, suspended two weeks ago, is bound over to the district court on forgery charges. Bond set at 10,000. Neal waived preliminary hearing. Proceedings held at the Neal home due to the cashier’s illness.
Special Dispatch reports Senator Dixon believes the president's recent message to Congress signals Taft will be nominated by Republicans at the Chicago convention. Dixon's view ties the administration message to Taft's candidacy and the party's path at the upcoming gathering. The item reflects interparty expectations and the mood in Washington on February 3.
Lieutenant Governor Norris informed Governor Toole by letter that he would travel to Helena on Wednesday to confer about assuming the duties of the Office. The exchange sets the stage for a formal transfer of responsibilities in the state government.
Walkerville council closed the last debt on the new city hall opened December first. The brick veneer structure houses volunteer fire quarters on the ground floor and a council chamber upstairs, with gymnasium gear and a lounge on the lower level. The building cost 5040 dollars. all bills are paid.
The entry shows January 1 balance of 094.17 in the treasury, receipts for the month amounting to 153.55, total disbursements of 2,992.10, and a remaining balance of 255.62.
Heating in the case of Carlisle Matthews Williams and Carter among boys and three men accused of selling cigars stolen from Southern and Walker saloons is set for today in police court. Chief Wynne says the boys are harder to handle and Matthews and Carter have confessed their part. the article notes the boys come from good families and wonders about placing them in the industrial school. The 217 West Silver Street site, formerly Matthews home, is referenced as their gathering place.
A J Kennedy died at 10 last night after a lingering illness from Bright's disease. The Butte miner, 39, leaves a wife and three children at 422 Jones Street. He was born in Ireland and survived by two sisters, two brothers, and a son in law to Michael Deevy. He belonged to Copper Camp No. 797 Woodmen of the World.
Coroner's jury rules Patrick Crowley died by self administered carbolic acid while temporarily insane from family losses. Witnesses include sister Mrs Wheeler and druggist J J O'Leary. Crowley bought two ounces of poison after asking for 25 cents. Funeral set for this morning.
A concise note traces how attire evolves while maintaining modesty, describing garments that differ from others yet avoid extremes. The discussion highlights balance between expression and propriety, noting evolving influences and regional taste in fashion history.
The Young Men's Society of St Patrick's parish heard Rev Father Rohiman deliver a short, excellent lecture at St Patrick's school rooms. Attendance was good, Father Rohiman became an honorary member, and an evening dance for the ladies' sodality was announced along with a library reopening scheduled for next Monday from 9 am to 10 30 pm.
Dr J D McGregor's rink won the Goodale cup semi final at the Holland rink last night in a tight 18 to 11 victory over L M Harley. The win makes the McGregor quartette eligible for tonight's final with Donald Arthur set to skip the remaining four. One of the two rinks will claim the trophy as spectators anticipate a lively final. Lineups: Malcolm Gillis Tom Wilson D McMillan J D McGregor skip. J A McMillan Alexander Macauley M D Beaudro L M Harley skip 11.
Crowded St Patrick’s church hears Rev Thomas Drumm explain the Catholic office and aim of the mission for non Catholics. He answers questions on mass conduct smoking marriage and heaven as the week’s inquiries reflect honest curiosity. Fr E J Dougherty emphasizes no attack on Protestants and dedicates himself to the confessional.
The People's Store Mayer's at 22 West Park promotes a February overstock sale on women’s watches. Advertised items include Paamel chatelaine pieces in all colors and Elgin or Waltham watches with 20 year hunting cases, Hampden 20 year hunting cases, and solid 14 karat gold watch cases. Mayer's invites comparison with rival prices.
The Post Cafe run by POST proprietor offers a seasonal menu with a broad selection. Located at Browne's, 29 West Park Street, the shop emphasizes serving everything in season.
Kremer Tuohy and Chris McDonald, forwards for Butte high school basketball, lost their lineup positions after a high school report cited excessive fun on trips. The suspension comes as the team plans a Friday night game versus Helena high school in Butte, with two other players moving into forward spots.
You pay $2.50 too much for gold glasses when you pay elsewhere $10 for the same glasses that the Montana Optical Co., 22 West Park, will sell you at $7.50, fitted, free, by the best optometrist in the state, and satisfaction guaranteed as to glasses and prices. In Mayer's Jewelry Store, State Savings Bank Checks at Par.
Father Dougherty defends confession as vital for salvation arguing the priest’s absolution follows sincere repentance. He rejects claims of degradation secrecy and bribery, noting no forgiveness without true sorrow and warning against misreadings of Catholic practice. He cites Christ granting apostles power to forgive sins and appeals to 22 million American Catholics and 200 million worldwide.
Detective Lutkehorn arrested Shag Shannon alias John Sullivan, a Chicago burglary convict jailed for vagrancy at Silver Bow. Paroled May 22 1906 he violated parole, prompting transfer to Joliet and a seven year term. He will be sent back to Illinois tonight via Burlington.
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