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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
10
In Butte voters discuss timing and method for electing both the long and short term senators. Some favor joint balloting while others want separate ballots with day to day voting starting January 15, under state law provisions cited.
The gang moved to county jail as vagrants after a 24 hour warning. Peg Leg Quinn and another member then robbed a prisoner arrested for fast driving of $2. Jailer Mike McGlynn intervened, recovering the money, and the group was returned to the county jail.
Tickets for travel on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway to Anaconda and all stations between are on sale at the Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main Street. Time card and freight rate information cheerfully furnished.
Wight and Pairfield advertise a range of manicure goods along with baby brushes and combs. The listing highlights grooming items for personal care and infant care.
Japanese cloisonne offered as a direct import with very low prices at Wight & Pairfield's. The advertisement highlights affordable values for customers seeking decorative enamel work.
Assays show 69.20 dollars per ton gold 18 percent copper and 5.2 silver. Samples and assay available. Seeks a party willing to invest 860 dollars to take an interest. Opportunity to inspect the mine by appointment. Address 86 Mast Broadway Butte impersonation Wade.
Have filigree silver spoons and chain bracelets for all ages in silver plate and gold. Poster babies at reduced prices. Wo mans Exchange at 111 W Broadway. Diamonds in all sizes in any mounting at Might A Pairtiotd s.
An alarm at the Mascot saloon on Mercury street drew the fire department as the Arizona street station hook and ladder truck overturned while turning onto Main street. Driver Henry Behringer suffered a broken right foot and was hospitalized. The blaze, confined to space between ceiling and roof, was fought with chemicals after a roof hole was cut. Damage estimated at around 106 dollars. Chief Sanger blamed the top heavy design and close wheels as factors.
A 2th century style sale at Hennessys offers boys coats at one third regular price. Boys suits in several styles valued at four dollars are now two dollars and ninety five cents. Also big bargains on absters and waists.
A vivid item list notes garters in silver and gold showcased at a shop, with a brief nod to service help advertised in a V-cent Want column.
Captain Leyden and officers raided a room on Last Galena street and arrested nine men. Among them was John J. Maron, a former convict who served 29 years for holding up the Reception road house and was released by the supreme court on a technicality. He was ordered to leave town or face consequences.
The Railway Age reports 1900 saw about 4,322 miles of new track laid across 830 lines in 44 states and territories, shy of 1899's total due to extensive grade reductions and double tracking, with the South and West driving most activity and Texas leading with 218 miles.
Butte residents marked New Year with abundant feasts, turkey shortages, and festive dining in hotels and boarding houses. Officials stayed home as saloons stayed open, while skating at Reed Park drew crowds. The day featured warm meals, generous hospitality, and mild weather with intermittent sunshine.
Charles O Rourke, 50, longtime resident and skilled machinist, died yesterday from Brights disease after a prolonged illness. He ran the first engine of the Allee nine. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son. Funeral at 9 am Thursday from his home 4 South Ohio Ave and St. Patrick’s Church Have necktie holders in silver and gold.
Sam Treven died at the poor farm after a long illness. Michael OBrien and Charles ORourke deaths are noted with funerals planned at listed addresses. The piece lists families and undertakers including Tach ers and Hight Pairfield with multiple funeral notices and local advertisements.
The funeral for Henry Tippett will be held today at 2 p m from the residence of William Tippett at 452 North Idaho Street. A service will follow at a local church.
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