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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
23
The advertisement lists peanut taffy or ribbon candy at 20 cents per pound and fancy chocolates including nut topped Cream Bon-Bons in assorted maple sugar log cabin shapes priced at 20 cents each, highlighted in a display window.
Shop early today for roast beef and pork specials. Prices quoted include per pound rates for porterhouse steak sirloin steak shoulder mutton chops rib or loin mutton chops boiling beef round steaks and shoulder steaks with varying cents per pound.
The Blackfeet of Montana travel to Washington with agent J O Monteath to ask President Roosevelt for wages instead of rations. They claim independence, thrift, and the right to spend earnings as white men do, asserting they act for other tribes as wards of the government.
A wood hauler claims Anaconda smoke dominates current Butte air, noting its distinct odor and ore fumes. He argues the plume travels from Anaconda via gulch winds, while another resident blames a year-old, westward smoke loop recirculated by mountain winds.
Workers for Northern Pacific and Great Northern push for higher pay amid ongoing labor disputes. Staff cite cost of living and inflation as justification while unions press for wage increases and improved benefits.
Telegraphers from Northern Pacific Great Northern and Minneapolis Chicago lines prepare wage increase demands in St Paul after a prior voluntary raise. Crowfoot son of Sitting Bull takes a fireman job on the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley, reflecting Indian bureau policy allowing off-reservation work.
John Gallagher and Frank Shattuck were fined 25 and 10 dollars after a police court hearing on a Monday night assault on John Monahan at the Park and Wyoming streets corner. Monahan was knocked down and beaten, with a companion and streetcar workers corroborating parts of the account. Memorial services of Degree of Honor set for Sunday at Miners' union hall with related lodge invitation.
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Ladies' Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs Edith Thomas. German Lutheran church, M Hudtoff, pastor, residence 69 West Silver. Services next Sunday at 11 a m only. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Services conducted in Finlander's hall, 318 North Wyoming street.
First Church of Christ Scientist at 860 West Broadway corner Excelsior avenue lists Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Sunday school at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday meeting at 8. Reading rooms open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Sundays. Norwegian Danish M E Church at Copper and Alaska streets lists morning service 11 a.m. and evening service. Sunday school at noon. Ladies' Aid Society Thursday evening.
Morning service at 11 o clock with subject Truth. Sunday school at 12 m. First reader Mrs Grimes of 740 Maryland Avenue. Testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock. All are welcome.
The article notes 11 am and 7 30 pm sermons by the pastor and Rev Mr Pennal at Shaffer's Chapel AME Church with Sunday school at 9 30 am led by Mrs S Austin and Mrs S Reeves. A literary gathering drew strong attendance with refreshments served by Mrs Hunley assisted by Mrs M E Davis and Mrs R Lynch. Pastor Jordan Allen invites all to attend.
Swedish Mission church at the corner of Da kota and Porphyry streets under Rev. Aug Gustafson offers 11 am services, Sunday school at 10 am, and a Young People's Society gathering at 6 pm. A sacred concert Friday evening Jan 25 features Prof Reimstad of Minneapolis and Dr. David Nyvall of North Park College delivering a speech.
Swedish Lutheran church at Silver and Montana with Pastor J F F Shipp. Services at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 12 15 p m funeral service for Nils Lund at 2 p m evening service at 8 p m next Thursday Young People society social at the usual time.
Special services at the Salvation Army barracks tonight feature Adjutant Dowell presenting a lecture titled The Bible Wife and How to Get Her. The army gains fresh recruits weekly as crowds fill the barracks drawn by street songs and steady community support in Butte.
A few offices are available for rent in the Hirbour block Butte. Apply to Charles O'Donnell, room 55, Hirbour block.
Miss Lizzie Boone of 312 West Broadway finally got rid of a persistent scavenger by paying him two bits for the job of taking out the garbage. He vanished after leaving to get change, later identified as Byram Scott by Boone and jailed after a court search. Prime rib roast and other market items listed at Smith's New Cash Market.
Daily notices warned those behind on business licenses. Six more names appear on the delinquent list: C. C. Darrow, Mary Pougretitch, James F. Forbis, John Dezell, Le Roy Dobyns, and Thomas H. Pleasants. Warrants issued by Justices Doran and Colligan in Walkerville.
Mme. Rhea's shop at Owsley block offers ready-to-wear and gowns to order with imported designs. Mme. Rice, formerly with Wineberg Bros., directs all creations and promises prompt handling of out of town orders.
The Northern Pacific increased one way passenger fares from Seattle to Tacoma from 5 cents to 1.25 dollars with earlier lows of 60 cents. They also claim a 10 cent per mile rate across the system. The Seattle to Portland rate rose from 5.20 to 5.60 dollars.
Grace Methodist Episcopal church at Arizona and Second Streets in Butte lists Rev. James W. Tait as pastor. Morning service at 11 o clock features Rev. John Hosking of Centerville. evening topic is The Gospel Method. Sunday school at 2:30, League devotional at 6:30, prayer meeting Thursday evening, Ladies' Aid meets Thursday at 2:30 with Mrs Logan McDonald at 511 East Front Street.
Rev. Alfred H. Henry will preach Vision and Service at the morning service. At 1 30 p m the subject is The Mutilated Message. Revival services run each evening this week at 8 o'clock sharp, except Saturday evening.
Welsh services in Carpenters' Union hall outline preaching at 11 a.m. on The Hidden Life and a 7:30 p.m. sermon The Sin of Not Loving Christ. Sunday school at 12:15 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. A song and prayer service is planned Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Junior Aid meets Saturday at 2 p.m. with Master Willie Howell. East Butte district. Pastor Ek Williams resides at 726 South Montana Street.
Service at 11 a.m. with The Spirit and His Message. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Hunting After What? Sunday school at 12:20 p.m. Young people at 6:30 p.m. Sacred Literature Monday 8 p.m. Leader L R Foote. Midweek prayer Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Sacred concert Thursday with choir led by Mrs G O McFarland.
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and was treated by a surgeon. Her son bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm which quickly relieved pain and aided sleep. The passage also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds influenza and related illnesses with broad pharmacy availability.
Shortridge Memorial Christian church at Washington and Mercury streets invites the public to morning and evening services led by Rev Frank Minnick of Anaconda with sermons on A Model Church and Is Conscience Always a True Moral Guide The Sunday school starts at 230 pm Junior Y P C E at 180 pm and Senior Y P S C E at 630 pm 432 West Mercury is listed as the pastor's residence.
The Bostonians led by H. C. Barnabee W. H. MacDonald and Grace Van Studdiford perform the light opera Robin Hood at the Broadway. A freshly produced staging with entirely new scenery costumes and larger chorus promises new musical beauty and grander revels of Sherwood forest.
Pastor Rev John Hosking 71 North Main directs services with 11 am sermon by Rev Tait and 7 30 pm by the pastor. Sunday school 2 30 pm Epworth League 6 30 pm revival soon with Thursday prayer meeting choir rehearsal Wednesday and Friday class meeting all welcome.
Market notice lists poultry and pork prices from Idaho rabbits to smoked tongues and lard. Items include home made sugar cured bacon at 20 cents, eastern hams 14 cents, smoked beef tongues 65 cents each, shoulder roast veal, leg mutton 12 to 14 cents, and various roasts and chops with per pound prices.
Walkerville M E presents class meeting at 10 15 preaching at 7 20 with Rev John Hosking of Trinity M E. Sunday school at 2 pm led by Henry Rundle Epworth league devotional at 6 30 led by Fred Fulford Revival services begin 7 20 each evening with first 30 minutes for song and praise.
Meaderville Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev C D Crouch as pastor in Walkerville lists Sunday school at 2 30 p m under Paul Adams superintendent. Preaching at 7 30 p m by John B Penhall and prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. On
A local market, Washington Market, is listed with owners Ornstein Bros as proprietors located at 18 West Park Street with phone number 379. The brief item notes ownership and contact detail for the business.
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