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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
8
The letter from a Butte Montana retailer expresses satisfaction with 1901 trade and optimism for 1902. It cites better purchasing opportunities from both U S and European manufacturers, promises lower prices on quality goods, and previews January February bargains including monogram china engraved cutlery and personalized firearms.
An appropriation of 82,000 from the last legislature will be discussed in Dillon today. Agriculturists and stock growers are the primary beneficiaries expected to attend and speak on how funds will be used.
In a brief patrol report from Butterwhile, B. W. Anderson and local officers conducted a stopover during routine duties. No injuries or charges noted.
Dr. James Reid and Professors Cooley Shaw and others toured Deer Lodge and Dillon for Montana farmers institutes. A $2000 yearly state appropriation funds institutes statewide under Gov Toole and the State Board of Agriculture. The group noted institutes benefit farmers and stock raisers and planned future stops in Great Falls Chinook Hinsdale and Lewistown before returning to Bozeman.
Officials report totals received in collections, licenses and tanks with notes on fire incidents and related expenditures. The summary notes few fires occurred recently, with caution advised for storage and handling of flammable materials.
Officials review December finances and permits in the city ledger. A Butte hotel lobby scene precedes news of a Missouri embezzler, Byron A. Keith, under guard after a stopover en route to St. Louis for employer confrontation.
Kol Natsner faced Justice Arnold yesterday on larceny charges after Ed Harris reported his coat missing from the Oakland block room. Natsner admitted pawning the coat for Harris and yielding $10, claiming the pawn was for available funds. He denies stealing and says Harris entrusted the coat for pawning.
A reader from Inwood Iowa recounts giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to a choking baby and crediting it with saving the child's life. The notice also advertises the remedy as a preventive against pneumonia and promotes its sale at local drug stores in Butte and nearby towns.
The advertisement touts European plan at $1.50 per day and up and American plan at $3 per day and up. It claims the establishment offers the finest table west of New York, signaling a prestigious dining standard.
Court discharged the defendant after finding no evidence that Natsner misappropriated the funds related to the horse races and betting activities. The case hinged on whether the cout belonged to the accused and whether misappropriation occurred.
The notice cites 20 pounds of Galt Lamap equal to one ton and a half of other coal priced at $6.50 per ton by Cottonwood Coal Co. It lists Orton Bros for plane or organ deals at 219 N Main, Butte. Webbere Bros. & Epstein relocating to Pythian Castle 131 S Main. and Bouchers offering men’s Oxford gray yoke overcoats at $15.
Brussels reports Count de Turenne a minister plenipotentiary without post writes Independence Belge proposing settlement terms for the South African War. He notes his English connections and ties to Kruger and Boer leaders and says Kruger may accept full autonomy for the country south of the notion of échwanaland under British suzerainty in foreign affairs.
Dillon city council approved a 24000 water works bond issue with 5 percent interest to fund a new system drawn from Orem springs. A special election is set for February 10 to approve the bonds, with work to begin after sale. Careful flow measurements show current supply ample for a town much larger than Dillon.
Montana ad claims one pound of Hulls Boiler Compound performs renre work better than 1x pounds of rivals and prevents scale at low daily costs. It lists industries using it including Speculator and Ella mines, Butte breweries, tramways, sewer and tile firms. W A Killien, Box 72, Room 17, W Broadway, Butte.
The note lists a telephone number 5309 and an address near the M U R crossing south of the county road on the south side of Butte with a P O Box 884 in Butte Ment.
The article notes two Lauer permit grants to Hirechman and David Kebb. Anderson Bros livery sees A L Anderson buy out Clark Anderson, who plans winter travel and possibly new ventures in spring. At the New Year shooting contest at the courthouse, Dee Eliel tops with 17 of 20, winning half a beef. W Beait takes second, Matt Orr and Eph Stoller tie for third. Bieller wins a shoot-off.
The Courier de Soir reports that the United States is preparing the way for intervention by the powers in South Africa. The notice comes in a Paris dispatch dated January.
The Blue Valley bank of Bellwood in Butler county was robbed last night. A dynamite blast blew open the vault and the thieves escaped with $2000. No arrests reported.
Local storefront advertises a closing out sale of boys heavy reefers all wool. Limited stock, discounts offered, and shoppers urged to visit the shop to grab available coats and garments before inventory runs out.
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