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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
21
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 2 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Presentation goods for retiring officials flood Fairfield County with watches sterling silver and diamonds. The article notes an exceptional supply across many items at prices from $600 down, highlighting the community’s unique abundance for such gifts.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Coliseum social dance Thursday. Various local professionals listed with offices and phones. W. C T. A. social Friday at Mrs. J. Bretherton’s home. Court actions include Claus Borgeson named administrator of Andrew Borgeson estate. Final Associated Charities meeting at Quartz and Montana streets. School and university updates and staff changes noted.
Donald A. Martin a noted Butte carpenter wed Miss Bessie Oates at 921 Henry street at eight o clock last night Rev F H Gwynne officiating Miss Lettie Wills served as bridesmaid and N R Martin brother of the groom was best man A home supper followed and gifts included cut glass a clock silver monogram chest and a $100 check The couple will reside in Butte Also noted are funeral services for Harry Laffin 8 and Harvey Laskey at local churches this afternoon and 2:30 respectively with Rev Curtis officiating
Acting Mayor James Doull delivered a sharp rebuke to the police force at the Butte city council meeting, urging improved patrol conduct and warning of resignations. The body discussed weigh scales locations, a saloon minor-liquor ordinance, and new offices including a city electrician.
The judiciary committee was asked to amend a measure. Alderman Cohen urged removing fence at the State Savings bank site if winter work ends. Mullins noted bank material delays and possible action at the Silver Bow club site. Several sidewalk and light issues were raised and referred to the street commissioner.
Frank Nye of Minneapolis gave a Mountain View church talk on Lincoln. He portrayed Lincoln as the embodiment of democracy and highlighted his humble home life, love for his mother, and the value of simple living against modern commercialism.
Fire Chief Sanger released the delayed November report citing 18 fires. Losses totaled $525 with property involved at $179,500 and insurance at $102,000. Department expenses reached $5,074.43 including $4,310 in salaries.
Mr and Mrs W C Simpson and family thank friends and lodges for kindness during their bereavement in the death of their child Muriel.
Robert Crawford a Rex mine pumpman was badly injured in a shaft accident at 7 to 8 am. He lies in St James hospital with a broken back and little hope of recovery. His marriage to the prospective bride, postponed for Thanksgiving, is now planned for today in the hospital.
William H. Adshead pioneer and longtime Alder Gulch resident died at the Masonic home after a paralytic stroke. Born in England February 9, 1831, he lived in Pennsylvania and California before settling in Summit and later Virginia City. He was a prominent Freemason and caretaker at the Alder Gulch reservoir headgate. Funeral will be held tomorrow under Masonic auspices with burial in the Masonic cemetery.
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