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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1913
Page
10
A surge in gasoline prices dominates New York papers and trade journals. The advance reaches 109 percent in six hours, driven by contracts and wholesale costs. Butte notes similar hikes raising fear of driven-up costs for buyers and garages, with private outlets restricting supply and muting motor purchases.
The Hamilton and Ward killings near Pryor Creek in 1868 remain unsettled as John Hamilton, son of one victim, investigates records in Butte and Billings. Officials previously moved files, but new scrutiny seeks data to identify the perpetrators connected to Crow Indians and the events surrounding the bodies found in local livery stables.
A garbled street chatter item references a Butte garage, a jeweled timepiece valued at 200, and talks of a Mason lodge. It covers a lodge secretary, telegrams about Warren Coman, and a December funeral in Sheridan, with notes on a Masonry burial costs and dues.
The funeral of William Fy at Mount View Methodist Episcopal was conducted by Rev G D Wolfe. The Stevens Glee Club sang as pallbearers C Thurnton W Oates Fy South Interment followed at Mount Moria cemetery in the Swedish Lutheran church area near Silver and Montana. Revs Hanson to preach farewell sermon tonight. All welcome.
A terse reflection on courage and performance, arguing success requires clear thinking, proper nourishment for the brain, and sustained effort. The piece warns that without disciplined focus and nutrition the courage to win may fail.
A short advertisement from Cereal Con Limited of Battle Creek Michigan promotes Grape-Nuts as a breakfast dish. The copy emphasizes the product as a cereal choice and mentions the company origin.
Ex sheriff J. K. O'Rourke of Silver Bow County actively seeks U S marshal appointment to succeed William Lindsey. He claims support from influential Democrats and notes Lindsay may resign after March 4. Rumors swirl about endorsements as O'Rourke returns to Butte after meetings in Helena.
The week's program blends A Little Rebel with a Civil War drama featuring Mr. Ketchum and Sarah Treadwell. Management urges old soldiers to attend as the company promises a smooth performance, a strong photoplay, and an entrancing orchestral list.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Black wife of Charles W Black pioneer resident of Menominee died today at her home after a brief illness with pneumonia. She was 57 and survived by her husband four children two sons in this city and a daughter in Belt. The notice also notes the couple married in Bradford County Pa and moved to Belt Creek then Helena and later to Montana. J M Murphy sold his stake in the Alamo poolroom and turned assets over to Will B Stinson.
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