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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1913
Page
15
A promotional blurb extols Regal Shoes as quality footwear from McDonald’s, praising well cared for hides and noting a business of masking defects in hides until after wear. The ad asserts Regal shoes are always up to standard.
Mrs Mary Colense, living at 47 South Main Street, told police four women beat her over a trunk dispute. Four teeth shown as evidence. Henry Suhr and Mrs Marlon Shannon plus Mrs Henry Suhr and Miss Lolo Deaton found guilty and fined 25 dollars, Shannon 50. Colense said she was held while the beating occurred. they damaged home items. Rankin’s theft charge dismissed due to lack of proof.
Governor elect Dunne and Col James Hamilton Lewis visited a chic downtown cafe in Chicago. Dunne protested a 35 cent coffee price, saying he would seek coffee for 10 cents. The encounter occurred after their Springfield trip as they started breakfast.
A 19th century Homestake dig story recalls Butte men forming a placer venture near Promising gulches. They built a flume and beds, faced setbacks including bedrock depth, theft by robbers, and eventual collapse after losses. One member paid $40 to buy out rivals, but the claim yielded little gold amid many bowlders.
A retro ad style note touts big shirt sales at THE CLOTHERY on Main and previews a slate of films at the Orpheum theater. It lists The Fog as a wre wees show, alongside two durations and a mix of Vitagraph and Lubin comedies, with plots involving a highwayman, a detective, and a trio of suitcases central to the story.
The performance features The Smn Pook of Sketewee, a war correspondent’s property, guiding the plot of A Little Rebel. It reveals the murderer via book lite drawings, freeing the Union officer to wed the heroine. Chase-Lister company offers familiar favorites with strong vaudeville and picture-play numbers.
Plans filed for a Great Northern passenger depot in Butte describe a 129 by 180 foot L shaped building with three tracks and a 184 foot platform. Front on Arizona street, near Utah avenue, spaces include general waiting room 69 by 45 feet, ladies room 4 by 3 feet, men’s room 24 by 2 feet, baggage and express rooms, and a mosaic tile interior. Stone work specified in Minnesota sandstone and red limestone with park-like cant, bond for timely completion, and free railroad transport for workers and materials.
The Bow Ministerial association, though not formally announcing deliberations, indicates county clergy favor a Sunday prelock closing law. Rev. W of the Christian church was chosen to represent at the Anti-Saloon League meeting in Helena, where reform legislation is urged. The Silver Bow group aligns with anti saloon agencies. officials regret a clerical figure’s absence.
The notice notes The Atlantic bar wit open Thursday the 16th at Gorelock. It mentions a profit road pointed out at Boucher's cleanup sale with cass suite and overcoats priced at 37 and 53 West Park Street Adv.
A coal mine incident near Klein Montana involving collapsing, uneven track sections and engine cars left David Watts badly crushed and another miner injured. Plaintiffs allege reckless operation and unsafe yard conditions caused the Aug 10 accident. A new jury may be convened as cases move toward trial. other docket items include a loan dispute and an advertising account suit in Judge McClernan’s department.
Lorado Taft, famed sculptor and author of History of American Sculpture, will lecture at the Auditorium under the Butte Lyceum course. He works in plaster, clay, marble, and bronze and will showcase his art to the audience.
Stromme chairs the board of county commissioners as the jury panel is refreshed. Assessor P S Sullivan and Treasurer M J Sh han lead a reduced staff, assisted by two typists, to prepare the list of male taxpayers eligible for jury duty. About 4 000 to 5 000 names will be drawn with each name on a separate slip for the jury box.
Walter C Lambert of the Continental company and Frances Smith daughter of Thomas Sosmith of the Montana Fire Insurance company married quietly with only families present. The couple will be at home on Colorads street after February.
Mr and Mrs Lavell Shoman returned from visits to Boston New York Washington Chicago and other cities noting improving business in the East. They believe Mr Wilson will be a good president, not too radical, with general hopes for good times. Installation of Free Silver lodge No 01 D of HL will be held at 1 0 G T hall on Jan 14. all members urged to attend.
Mary Minelich, nearly two, slipped into a vat of lye water at 45 Plum Street on Saturday afternoon. Her mother was nearby scrubbing the floor when the child screamed and was pulled from the boiling liquid by her father, Mr Minelich. She died last night at Murray Hospital after doctors failed to save her. Coroner Dan Drew conducted an investigation.
An advertisement warns against gimmicks and scams offering "something just as good" at the same price. It promotes Ingene ine Ansonia watches for cents and declares you never pay $1.50 for something "a little better." The copy promises a square deal at Mayer's, 29 West Park.
Vancouver reports a mother Mia Cornwall and her daughter perished after a blizzard while returning from a Kamloops ranch. The daughter survived by crawling to a nearby ranch in serious condition. Two others died in the same spot last year. Spokane details note railroad officials snowbound in the Cascades. Bannon dies at 42 after a long South of Market political influence career.
An Anaconda drug firm advertises HYOMEL inhalers claiming Australian eucalyptus vapor stops catarrh and croup without stomach dosing. Each package includes a booklet explaining usage and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The outfit sells for $1 through Smith rug company and Paxson & Rockefeller Co. in Butte.
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