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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1910
Page
19
The principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent telephone 1,422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A Victorian style ad extols sight as precious and urges timely optician visits. The Hight & Fairfield Company, jewelers and opticians, offers free eye examinations and tailored glasses using modern science and careful fitting. They promise reliable service and skilled optometrists.
Local items list visitors and residents in Butte including G A Allen from Billings N E Entrain from Armstead L H Lee from Armstead G G Kattke from Twin Bridges A J Krahl from Deer Lodge James Daily from Helena Isaac Wight from Helena A C Ludwig from Salmon City FE Bannister from Home stake P E Schulke from Deer Lodge W C Staton from Anaconda Mrs George W Pierce sails to Spokane Cc H Adams from Missoula William Morris from Pony routes through Butte Joseph Dixon from Philipsburg Others visit shops auctions and local business notes mention location blanks at the Standard office and a 60 day special rate for rooms at Pipestone Springs Open listings for Great Falls townsite and local movers
Bids will be received for the sale of the Miners' union coal yards and equipment. Union reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bids will close Jan 11, 1910. Present all bids at Miners' union office. DAN HOLLAND, President. AL MCLELLAN, Secretary.
Chief Charlot of the Flathead tribe dies after a period of gloom and illness. Officials say Antoine Moise and Martin Charlot are considered possible successors, with tribal choice leaning toward Moise. Funeral services to be held at the agency church with a large feast planned nearby.
Fred Lewis, operator of a fruit and cigar shop on Dakota Street between Broadway and Park, was badly burned yesterday morning while fighting a Christmas decoration fire sparked by an overheated stovepipe. He pulled down flames and stomped them out as damage to store and goods remained small.
James Connors and former Police man Tom Farrell were arrested early yesterday for allegedly holding up Charles Coburn at the Board of Trade saloon at Park and Main. Coburn lost $20 in the alleged robbery. The pair were taken by Lieutenant Larkin and Detectives Lynch and Williams to the county jail pending their robbery hearing.
The Royal Arcanum Society held its annual fortification and installation of officers at the Pioneer building in Butte. Members enjoyed entertainment by themselves with poems and stories, including Frank Schofield’s readings of The Shooting of Dan McGrew and The Cremation of Sam McGee. New officers: Eri. G. Smith regent, M. D. O'Connell vice regent, George H. Lee orator, F. W. Shaw past regent, I. A. Hardcastle secretary, W. E. Burgess collector, W. L. Parmalee treasurer, and kh. J. Daly guide.
There isn't anything equal to our this season's suits all at one half price equal to any other bargain at any price.
Open Range Sheep company reports capital stock 35500 and liabilities 27000. Phoenix Amusement company shows capital stock 30000 and liabilities 55000. Pauper's Dream Mining and Milling company lists capital 390000 and liabilities 11190.28. Montana Hard Wall Plaster company 50000 capital and 17607.72 liabilities. Royce & Co. 5000 capital, no liabilities. Packing company 55000 capital and 2678.90 liabilities. Napton Realty company 144917 capital, no liabilities. New Comstock Gold and Silver Mining company 3785 capital and 351.20 liabilities.
Mrs. John Whalen died at the county hospital after a period of domestic troubles. She had been prominent in police affairs of the city and had faced family issues with authorities often involved. Children are in good hands with the authorities. funeral plans will be announced.
James M. Ferry chairman of the People's Party national committee and Joliet Daily News editor was arrested on a criminal libel charge. The warrant, issued by Maj. John Cronin and Police Chief William McMasters, accuses him of publishing statements reflecting on the city administration.
On January 10 the New York Cotton Exchange faced heavy losses as about 1.5 million bales were dumped amid bear pressure. May cotton fell from 16.19 to 15.32 and closed around 15.34, while March dropped to 15.06 and settled near 15.15. William P. Brown and Frank B. Hayne led the market effort as bears sold aggressively and bears and bulls clashed over the price swing.
In New Orleans on January 10 the cotton exchange saw one of its wildest trading days as the bullish ginning report sparked early gains of about $1 per bale before a flood of selling pushed prices down as much as $2.50 from the day’s high. Partial recoveries followed profit-taking but bears maintained pressure amid heavy selling. Meanwhile Red Boot shoe store offered high-cut tan leather youth shoes at 2.95, down from 4.00.
Charles Lew Frank Churchill W B Baxter F J McGrath and Miss A E B Reid travel to New York and Chicago and other major centers in a pursuit tied to the Hennessy mercantile establishment. Funeral notices follow for Andrew J White and Elizabeth Hanratty with services at Three Mile House St Josephs and St Patricks.
George Vogel was arrested early yesterday by Lt Larkin and Detectives Lynch and Williams on charges of stealing a watch from a Walkerville citizen. The robbery occurred about two months ago and authorities had monitored Vogel since then. Frank Smith John Silvers and James Cullen were arrested on East Park Street yesterday on vagrancy charges.
Robert Coon faces a statutory offense accusation in a complaint filed yesterday. Charles Christensen acts as the complaining witness and the case proceeds to Justice court under Michael Egan. The parties traveled from Dillon to Butte. Thomas L. Burns is charged with third degree assault against Mrs. Burns. he will be tried in Justice court before Henry Foley. The Montana Independent Telephone Company imposes a pay only for what you get policy on its automatic service to Anaconda and Helena and other areas.
Mayer's store in Butte presents an extraordinary sale to reduce stock before inventory. A New York or Chicago style jeweler, Mayer's offers a wide variety of cut glass, china, decorative plates, bronzes and brass goods, with prices halved and deposits to reserve items.
J B Clark, a husky 22 year old man weighing about 180 pounds, was taken to the police station after roaming Park Street and begging. He insisted he is a "first class hobo" who never has money and plans to spend any funds at saloons once obtained, though he may not recall his statements in court tomorrow.
Mose Lipschutz constable of the Walkerville justice court met Census Supervisor W. J Burrows in the federal building and expressed his wish to assist in taking the government census starting April 15. He filed his application and will take any job offered by Uncle Sam. Orton Bros advertises planes and organs at 214-218 Main.
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