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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1910
Page
25
An old advertisement claiming the Hight & Fairfield Company offers eye examinations free while teasing a return to childhood. It notes over 25 years in business and promotes a master optometrist, ending with the firm name.
Butte notes list visitors from Belgrade Great Falls Miles City Manhattan Bozeman Livingston St Regis and Missoula. It mentions Max Codden Los Angeles Max Lauterbach Twin Bridges J N Brown and wife and many locals traveling to Chicago Wilkesbarre and California. Also retail ads and society items like births and school trustee appointment.
County attorney and Coroner Davenport probe the death of Mrs. Charles Astran of 497 East Broadway from blood poisoning. They suspect a physician impostor may have caused multiple recent deaths and warn the involved woman to stop practicing. Investigations continue with expected developments. Meanwhile Henessy store advertises large men’s overcoats and suits on sale below cost.
A large Mountain View Methodist church audience enjoyed a Stevens Glee club program of music and readings in a benefit for Rev. Mr. Shippen Montana’s pioneer Methodist pastor. The show featured Chopin, Schubert, Nevin and Welsh tales with strong encores and a projected near one hundred dollars proceeds.
Passengers recount a severe Eastern Montana blizzard that halted rail traffic for nearly three days. Trains from the east resume, with No. 7 and others clearing the blockade, crews battling snow drifts and a rotary plow stalled by ice while westward service is restored.
No effort yet to restart the Boston and Montana mines as the Great Falls smelter must begin operation first. Ore cars were left idle when the switchmen went on strike, with a few workers to be sent to the Pennsylvania mine this morning but full production may be days away.
Weinberg's in Long Park continues a one third off sale on this season's suits. The store promotes real value quality and style as the best bargain in Long coats for winter wear are being shown at Weinberg's for the least money for quality in Montana.
Lyman Roscoe, a stenographer in the county attorney's office, underwent an appendectomy Thursday and is recovering. He phoned to thank colleagues for flowers sent to his sick room.
The text states that any child old enough to grasp a phone’s purpose can operate an independent automatic system. It implies simple usability and early automation familiarity. This item hints at early adoption of user friendly telecommunication devices.
Thousands of sheep perish in the Northwest during recent cold snaps. Reports say some owners sold large flocks for next to nothing while one buyer paid 1 per head but only saved nine. Losses hit hardest near Lander Wyoming where railroads were blocked, hindering feed delivery.
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 are tied up for lack of power as provisions sell at famine prices. Six cars of coal arrived today but relief is minimal.
The body of Thomas Irvin, a Denver mining man, was found today in a clump of bushes near Central City Colorado. Authorities are unsure if he was murdered or died from freezing.
John W. Leonard known as Beatty aged 44 died at his home 21 East Platinum street after a paralytic stroke. He had lived in Butte 14 years and is survived by his wife four daughters Ella Oppel Lilian Mayme Theresa a son Arbur Leonard two brothers a sister and his mother in Ontario. Funeral plans not announced.
Bargain seekers view Mayer's sale of bric a brac marble busts and pedestals plus bronzes ivory curios and china as quality items offered at approximately half their regular price. Eng lish and French china decor plates copper brass items and art potteries are included in the display.
Washington lodge no 35 Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed officers at Sons of St George hall Centerville with large turnout. John F Davies led ritual work as officers sworn in for six months and social talks by Butte district Odd Fellows followed by refreshments. Lillia Hubacka funeral set for 2 PM at 738 Baer Park Street with Mt Moriah cemetery interment.
In Butte an incident at the Great Northern yard leaves one strike breaker killed and seven persuaded to quit by union members. Despite the losses the ore train switching continues and officials expect smooth operation with more imported switchmen arriving tonight.
Yesterday was the Little Christmas of the Greek church as Montenegrins and Croatians celebrated with loud gunfire. Police arrested Sam Bsusich for discharging firearms within city limits. The noise subsided after his arrest and others calmed, choosing singing and safer displays to finish the night.
A local drugstore touts its dispensing department as the keystone of the business. It claims a comprehensive stock of drugs and equipment, a double checking system, and highly qualified licensed staff to safeguard prescription work.
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