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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
4
Properly fitted glasses serve as the best standby when eye trouble arises, offering immediate relief and clarity. The note emphasizes quality fit and reliable vision support during viewing or reading difficulties.
The missive lists a flood of local movements and ads from Butte and nearby towns. Names such as Walker, Williams, Reno, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Missoula, Helena, and Milwaukee appear with travelers, sales, and business notes. Several figures head to or return from major hubs while merchants advertise clothing, wines, and pianos.
In a divorce suit, Mrs Gill accuses her husband of unsuitable conduct, frequenting head resorts and associating with disreputable companions while denying he can care for their child. John Crate is described as a personal friend of Mrs Wills, with further testimony indicating Peters of misconduct threatening custody. A show cause hearing before Judge Winston was postponed to January 7 as attorneys requested more time.
A Special Dispatch reports parcel post departments in eastern Montana show strength and growing activity. The official notes a firiet visit from headquarters and confidence in the system’s value to small towns, with expectations of improvements and wider use.
A coroner's jury failed to identify the killer of Colim McMillan, a deputy sheriff shot on New Year's Eve. The testimony described suspects and threats. witnesses cited a man called Emil the Swede and a youth named Albert Eaton as possible participants, with rumors and hurried leads surrounding the fatal shooting.
Readers report a rush of demand for cottages on the West Side with many applicants for furnished and unfurnished units. Real estate agents note scarcity of supply and predict rapid occupancy if more modern cottages are built near the West Side, highlighting a strong local market opening for housing in Butte.
A local store advertises an unusual three day sale offering 66 big suits and overcoats from the House of Kuppenheimer Hirsh-Wickising and the Washington company at reduced prices. The notice promises unprecedented degrees of confidence and a strong clearance.
The piece notes opposition in Park City to creating a new county across the Yellowstone river. It mentions a March 25 election doubt and likelihood lawmakers will struggle to alter boundaries, with local residents and state legislators involved in the dispute. Also referenced is Jay Sherman’s estate value and related transfer tax figures.
A writ of habeas corpus is invoked regarding a man jailed in the city. The petition alleges a death by gunfire and seeks release or trial with witnesses to support claims. The judge signs orders and the case discusses authority, venue, and potential trials amid local political tensions.
Fragmented OCR describes a school buildings contract amid illnesses in the district. It notes halting committee actions, logistics, and changes to staff absences affecting the high school faculty and district operations.
Joe Retord offers 10 suits at reduced prices in Worth La. August 8 sale ad. Children’s chorus members are asked to attend the Thursday site event tonight at 8 o'clock Sherp for the fan.
An obituary notices the death of a local resident in Watl, detailing survivors Sarde and Lait and others. The report notes a short illness followed by death at age 17 and mentions a wake at 32 West Dicky Street. The piece references family, a wake, and nearby places.
Fragmented OCR describes a choir under St Posephis School direction. A performance at a hotel and church setting includes a marchers chorus and symbolic verses led by Father Me and Finnair. Lacking clear dates or places, the account notes a solemn grave scene and engaged audience.
Two hundred pound candidates vie for club spots and a police job in Nyland led by Chief Murphy. The contenders include a six foot one inch man and a five foot six inch rival, with outcomes uncertain as officials weigh strength and height for patrol readiness.
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