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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1908

Page

21

Graves Transferred to St Paul from Spokane Express Office

Ss R Graves formerly of Butte, moved two years ago to run the Northern Pacific express office in Spokane. He is en route to St Paul after being transferred by the company. He and Mrs Graves will live in St Paul. Graves, once a general agent in Butte, now reaches the top of the express service with St Paul office the most important and best paid. The couple were in town briefly, guests of Mr and Mrs George E Clark.

Ss. R. Graves Butte Northern Pacific Express Spokane

Missoula Lawyer Named Third Assistant Attorney General

William L. Murphy, recently from Missoula, named third assistant attorney general by A. J. Galen to replace J. L. Brown. Murphy, a Montana native, will handle railroad commission duties and has wide community support. He formerly served one term as Missoula County attorney.

William L. Murphy Butte Missoula A. J. Galen J. L. Brown Murphy Railroad Commission Montana Missoula County

Salt Lake and Return Train Fare Advertised

Tickets on sale via Oregon Short Line January 21 to 23 with final return limit January 28. For berth reservations or further information, contact Short Line city ticket office at 105 North Main Street, Butte, Montana. D. Wilson, D. F. & Pp. A.

Oregon Short Line Short Line City North Main Street Butte Mont D. Wilson D. F

Moneyed Man of Taft Loser of His Wealth

J A Albino is accused of grand larceny and was arrested at Billings awaiting transfer to Justice Grice's court. The case centers on Albino sharing a room with Marella, who later found his money and suitcase missing after Albino vanished. Marella had come from Taft to visit Butte.

J. A. Albino John Grice Albino Butte Antona Marella Billings Marella Taft Bitter Milwaukee Road Murella Ernest Tranter Dakota and Galena Justice Doran Tranter Murphy James McDevitt Gardiner John McKay Bank of Georgia Helen Front Street Utah Avenue Justice Hunter John Kitten Kitten Wham Harry Clifford John Heovadrsholm W. H. Mock Mock Grice

Bold moochers on street corners plague Butte

Mrs. Minn reports a threatening approach at Wyoming and Second as a young man demanded money. He assaulted her twice and grabbed 20 cents before fleeing with two accomplices nearby. she describes the assailant as intoxicated and notes women are targeted on darker corners.

Minn Wyoming Street South Butte Wyoming Second Streets

Light snowfall in Centennial valley noted by visitor

Thomas St Metzel of Metzelton staying at the Finlen in Butte says the Centennial valley has little snow and a mild open winter. Cattle are fattening in pastures, and none are in poor flesh as hay feeding may be reduced this winter. Game in the mountains is also mentioned.

Thomas St. Metzel Metzelton Centennial Valley Butte Finlen Mr. Metzel

Pleasant Montana Winter Boosts Deer and Elk Populations

The open winter in Montana brings unusually pleasant conditions for wildlife. Elk and deer are abundant in the Madison West Fork area and surrounding foothills. Snowfall seems likely to set records, yet drifting snows are mostly caught in buck pine and thick timber.

Montana West Fork Madison

Poultry Show Draws Butte Birds to Great Falls

Butte poultrymen anticipate sending about 100 birds to a Great Falls show at Luther hall running January 26 to 23. The event aims to promote breeding high quality poultry with ribbons for top fowls across many breeds and supports premiums from local businesses and poultry publications.

Butte Great Falls Luther Hall

Butte Workingmen's Union Buys For All In Job Distribution

The county commissioners received a letter from the Butte Workingmen's union led by President McKenzie and Secretary Scott. It objects to miners union favors in city and county work and appeals for equal employment opportunities for all workers during mine shutdowns.

Butte Workingmen’s Union McKenzie Scott Butte Miners’ Union Butte Board of County Commissioners Silver Bow County Butte Workingmen's Union Butte Workingmen & Union Miners’ Union W. M'Kenzie R. C. Scott

Callan Gets County Assessor Field Books Contract

County commissioners award J. P. Callan a contract to supply the county assessor with field books and a list of property described by metes and bounds.

J. P. Callan

Glasses for sale with gold frame at 115 North Main

Dr Dodd offers a style gold frame eyeglasses set with lenses to fit the eyes for $3. Duplicate lenses available for 50 cents each. The listing lists Dr. Dodd at 115 North Main Street.

Card of Thanks from the Trapp Family

The family of Christian Trapp thanks friends for kindness during illness and after his death. Special thanks are extended to the brewers union Eagles Sons of Hermann and the Butte Brewing Company. Joe Trapp signs.

Christian Trapp Brewers’ Union Eagles, Sons of Hermann Butte Brewing Company Joe Trapp

Great buying opportunities at twice daily sour auction

Forced to vacate, buyers are urged to seize the opportunity in a sour auction held twice daily as vacant spaces require immediate occupancy and clearance.

Orton Bros Piano Organ Deals on Main Street

If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call om Orton Bros., 219 N. Main st. Butte.

Orton Bros N. Main St Butte

Eight Hour Test Case Ends Abruptly In Court Acquittals

Prosecution witnesses failed to appear on time, causing the eight hour test case to end suddenly. Defendants were acquitted due to the missing testimony and unresolved proceedings.

Jury Trial Demanded In Bourquin Case Prompts Delays

Disorder case in police court with Mary Bourquin suspended after jury demand delays and witnesses. City sues Utah avenue employment office for license violations while other court actions include a Not Guilty verdict for two St Paul railroad contractors in an eight hour law case, and multiple local detentions.

J. A. Mclintosh Michael Jennings St. Paul Montana Donlan Department of the District Court Butte Miners’ Union McIntosh Jennings Joe Shannon State Federation of Miners J.C. Lowney Butte Union H. A. Frank George F. Shelton Charles A. Ruggles Shelton Mary M. Bourquin Miss Haggerty Grice McGowan Dillon Utah Avenue United States Frank Hoagland Lowney Helena

Amateur Contest At Lulu Theatre Attracts Big Hopes

A lively amateur contest is hosted at Lulu theater tonight drawing attention from age groups. Entrants include Katie White Evelyn White Josephine Bekey Sid Gernoux Ian ODonnell Emmet Sullivan J Davis and the Duffys aged 3 and 4 years, who joke about challenging boxing greats Battling Nelson and Young Ketchell.

Lulu Theater Caruso George Cohen Tuke Butte New York Katie Evelyn White Josephine Bekey Sid Gernoux Ian O'Donnell Emmet Sullivan J. Davis Duffys Nelson Young Ketchell

Examiners Report on Eighth Grade Examinations

The examining board will report today on the eighth grade exams taken by 153 students with 74 passing. Two young children died yesterday at home. Violet McMeekin aged 3 9 and Edward Mac Donald aged 2 6. Funeral notices follow. J B Graham, about 35, died yesterday and is at White and Krebs.

Violet Thomas McMeekin East Broadway Edward Angus MacDonald East Silver Street J. B. Graham White & Krebs Company

Auction Notice with Ladies Seats and Death Notice

Attend the auction tomorrow with seats for ladies. No reserved seating noted. Joseph H. Tyack aged 57 died yesterday. Body lies at Richards' undertaking rooms. Funeral notice to follow.

Joseph H. Tyack Richards’ Undertaking Rooms

The Lion and the Mouse dazzles with sharp wit on stage

Shirley Rossmore played by Dorothy Donnelly clashes with John Burkett Ryder portrayed by Paul Everton in Charles Klein's play. Henry B. Harris sends the production to the West with a clever duel of minds set in the home of a money king. The run at Broadway is scheduled for January 18 and 19.

Charles Klein Henry B. Harris Far West Shirley Rossmore Dorothy Donnelly John Burkett Ryder Paul Everton Sarah Green Ryder

Ben Plummer in Town Greeting Old Friends

Ben Plummer, longtime Butte resident turned Bitter Root valley farmer, greets old friends in Butte. He grows apples and other fruits along with normal farm produce and combines pleasure with business as he reflects on progress since moving west.

Ben Plummer Butte Bitter Root Mr. Plummer

Temple Bnai Israel Evening Service Sermon

Religious services at Temple Bnai Israel corner of Galena and Washington tonight at 38 o clock. Rev J Duncan of the Unitarian church will preach by invitation. Visitors are welcome. The address topic is Modern Individualism.

Galena Washington J. Duncan Unitarian Church

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