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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1910
Page
7
The Hight and Fairfield company wishes a prosperous new year and thanks patrons for years of support. It pledges to continue quality, good taste, and fair prices in its merchandise, maintaining its reputation as an established Butte business offering the best and latest at competitive values.
Butte notes list departures to Los Angeles and Portland, visits by Dillon and Helena politicians, residents in town for holidays, and social events. Mentioned are Burns and Smith touring, Miss Williams returning from Centerville, and Mrs Forepharris with children heading to Tacoma. executives and doctors visiting Butte from Dillon, Helena, and surrounding areas. Local businesses advertise oysters, coal, and clothing while churches and clubs promote events.
All members are requested to attend a meeting at 2:30 p m Sunday January 2 1910. Special business of importance to the miners. DAN HOLLAND president AL MCLELLAN secretary. Bert clothes in Butte at Tonkin's.
Mayor Nevis announces budget cuts across departments to curb expenses. Engineering loses half its force, reducing seven foremen and three men in the street department, saving about 1250 dollars monthly. Officials cite absolute necessity and plan to trim while maintaining essential services.
The independent Dairymen's Protective Association states milk price increases are necessary due to higher costs for hay and oats in winter, scarcer labor, and city health department milk standards. They argue the rise protects quality and safety for consumers, noting dairies have endured years of losses.
Brace up for the new year with guidance to straighten shoulders and expand lungs through proper posture. The ad promotes a complete line of braces for all ages and sizes at all prices, urging readers to improve health-starting from the chest up.
A fragment discusses mortgages and second mortgages against Oiree-fourthi of the Davies of Silver Bow Counts, noting rising prices for litter exes and other commodities. It mentions milk production, summer pasture, winter feeding, and a milkman working late, suggesting tight margins and modest profits.
In a divorce case before Judge Lynch, parties discussed a possible settlement without further hearings. The couple considers a decree of separation and a reasonable maintenance fee. Defendant John B. Loughton, a well known blacksmith, indicated willingness to settle to avoid further public airing of family matters.
Furniture for the city hall annex emergency hospital and detention rooms was moved in yesterday. The city council must pass an ordinance to appoint two matrons in charge, to be named by county commissioners after consultation with Mayor Nevin.
The First National Bank of Bulle sues for $2612.82 on a note with $4000 balance extended to Sept 16 1907 and 10 percent interest from Aug 1908. Plaintiff Catherine Sullivan and others seek possession of the Silver Dow block store occupied by the defendant. defendant demands security for costs. All plaintiffs are non residents.
The Thalte post office staff is finalizing the quarterly report for the last three months of 1909 to send to the postoffice department in Washington D. C. The report shows the local office operates well relative to costs and compares favorably with other stations. Renovations include a cashier’s room expansion, new frontage closing the rail and drek, and notable improvements throughout. Postmaster Gillis now shares the former cashier space with Assistant Postmaster Neely, with woodwork restained and floors repaired where cracks appeared.
The Lodge of Good Templars in Butte plans a celebration at their West Broadway hall marking 34 years of local work. Rev W M Jordan will speak and J J Fanna of Stevensville, grand chief templar, is expected to attend and deliver an address. The lodge reports continued growth and influence. Streetcar service faced morning delays due to a snowplow clearing tracks, with several cars stalled 10 to 15 minutes until tracks were cleared after 2 p.m. Rich confectionery for New Year’s in gift boxes sold at 0 0 per pound, with delivery. Beginning Jan 1 1910 calls at 9 cents will be reduced to 7 4 cents per call.
Edward Heeley, 42, a Missouri native and longtime Butte engineer, died suddenly after a brief illness. Surviving his wife and two children, he was active in local organizations and employed at the Mefoc mine. Also dies Patrick O Neill, 49, miner, with a large family. James Leavit, 36, pneumonia death in his room. Catherine Mary Richards, 1, pneumonia, funeral planned at St Lawrence Church. Funeral details pending.
Mayor Nevin states no further notices will be sent to enforce sidewalk cleaning as residents blame neighbors. He says police will enforce the law and merchants must cover iron or steel trap doors in sidewalks with rubber or turning during slippery weather.
The Mayer store thanks patrons in a New Year greeting and notes holiday sales exceeded expectations. It reaffirms a yearlong policy of offering only top quality goods with a lowest price or money back guarantee and a square deal.
Foster Sunday falls on March 7 1910. The 1910 church holidays and festivals are listed with dates such as New idmaries Tolhany January 22 Qingungesima February 9 Quad ngesima Sunday February 14 Latm Sunday March 2 Good Friday March 25 Easter Sunday March 21 Low Sunday April 3 Rogation May 3 Ascension May 13 Whit Sunday May 11 Trinity Sunday May 22 Corpus Christi May 23 Advent Sunday November 27 Christmas December 6 and other observances through the year.
S H Barker was badly beaten in a saloon dispute with Jerry and Dennis Buckley near Galens and Main streets about 3 am. Barker sustained bruises and an injured thigh, and Dennis Buckley received two black eyes. Barker, unable to stand, was taken to the hospital where a physician treated him. His attackers were locked up and charged with assault in the third degree.
Local report notes Red Boot Shoe Co plans a major spring stock clearance after year end, promising deep price cuts and varied footwear. Also, Mayor Charles B. Nevin and colleagues launch Montana Provision Company to handle hay and provisions, aiming to keep business moving. obituary for James Leavit, 23, awaiting brother from Great Falls.
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