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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
23
Backward, turn backward, O time in your flight. Bring your children in today and let us test their sight. Children should have their eyes examined at least once a month. The Hight & Fairfield Company don t charge for eye examination after 25 years in business.
Multiple residents and visitors are logged in Butte including Ed Lannan from Hall, Coal and Wood McLaughlin Coal Co, J F Roll from Belgrade, Dr A Borguis from Garnet, M Schalz from Miles City, A N Brown from Great Falls, E K Johnson from Great Falls, Crawley from Armstead, N A Maguire from Basin, S M Lewis from Manhattan, Max Codden en route to Los Angeles, and Max Lauterbach from Twin Bridges. Items note locations, travel, and local commerce with mentions of quartz location blanks, cocoanut, and the California lunch at Walker’s plus local business visits and births.
Investigators from the county attorney's office and Coroner Davenport probe the death of Mrs Charles Astran of 497 East Broadway killed by blood poisoning. They suspect a physician-surgeon may have caused multiple recent deaths and plan further inquiries and possible criminal charges. A deputy notes other alleged victims and urges caution toward the unnamed practitioner. Separately the Henessy store announces a large sale of men’s overcoats and suits below cost estimates.
The article warns that itching eyelids and recurring headaches signal the need for properly fitted glasses. It criticizes bargain opticians and urges trust in skilled fitters like Drs. McKendry and Hannifin, who emphasize years of study and practical experience in Butte.
A Mountain View Methodist church audience enjoyed a Stevens Glee Club program and readings in tribute to Rev. Mr. Shippen, pioneer Montana Methodist pastor. Proceeds may total near $100. Performers included Grace Bourret, Mrs Ethel Thayer Bowman, Mrs Ruhle, Lang Schubert, Mrs Er B Weirick, Maude Davies, and J M Winter, with Shippen recalling early Montana church work.
Heavy passenger traffic surged westward after a severe snowstorm near Greycliff. The blockade cleared by morning with No. 7 leading through, derailed near Livingston but unharmed, as rotary plows and shovel crews battled and trains resumed running through Columbus Laurel and Billings.
No start on the Boston Montana mine and only a few workers added at the Pennsylvania mine as the Great Falls smelter begins to run. Ore cars sat full along the lines when the switchmen walked off, delaying full resumption for several days.
Weinberg's Fashion Shop advertises a season sale with one third off suits. Long coats for winter wear are shown at the store offering quality and style at low prices in Montana.
Lyman Roscoe of the county attorney’s office is recovering after an appendectomy on Thursday and phoned to thank colleagues for flowers sent to his sick room. The note notes even a child can operate an independent automatic phone.
Deadwood January 7 Thousands of sheep killed by cold across the Northwest. Rome owners sold large flocks for cents a head. One man bought 3 000 sheep for 1 each but saved only three. Losses heavy near Lander Wyoming as railroads blocked feed access.
Boise Idaho January 7 The fuel famine has reached a critical stage with five hundred families without fire for cooking or heating. Three electric railroads municipal and suburban fail for power. Provisions rise to famine prices. Six coal cars arrived today yet offer little relief.
The body of Thomas Irvin a wealthy mining man from Denver was found near Central City Colo in a bushes clump today. Authorities are unsure if the death resulted from murder or exposure during the cold spell.
John W Leonard known as Beatty a shift boss at the Speculator mine died at his home 21 East Platinum street after a paralytic stroke He was 43 a 14 year resident of Butte Survived by his wife four daughters Mrs Ella Oppel Lilian Mayme and Theresa son Arthur two brothers a sister and his mother in Ontario Funeral arrangements not yet made
A preinventory sale offers half price on bric a brac Marbie busts figures pedestals bronzes ivory curios art potteries copper brass china and decorative plates. The sale promises better quality than expected.
Washington lodge No. 35 Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed officers at Sons of St. George hall Centerville in a well attended ceremony. John F. Davies led ritual work with grand lodge officers assisting. New officers include Joseph Crothers noble grand and Percy F. May secretary among others. Washington lodge praised for strong initiatory work and state championship pedigree.
The funeral for Lillia Hubacka who died Wednesday will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence 738 East Park Street. Interment will follow at Mt Moriah cemetery.
In the Great Northern yards strikers are replaced by imported workers. One striker was killed this morning and seven more have quit under union pressure. Despite the losses, ore train switching proceeds with confidence of continued operations from Butte as another group of switchmen is expected tonight.
Police ended a violent flare up as gunfire erupted in Dublin gulch during Littl Christmas celebrations. Sam Susich was detained after refusing to stop discharging firearms within city limits. The crowd then shifted to singing and safer revelry.
A local drugstore touts its prescription counter as the keystone of its business claiming a complete dispensing department with extensive stock and proprietary preparations. It emphasizes a double checking system for safety and that all staff handling prescriptions are highly qualified licensed and experienced.
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