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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1909
Page
7
The passage reflects on Butte's commercial transformation over a quarter century. It notes that none of the merchants from 25 years ago remain except the speaker, highlighting vast turnover among hundreds of dealers in all kinds of merchandise and predicting further change in the next decade.
A fragmentary Butte listing shows Hight & Fairfield Company handling signs and piano work from Orton Bros Meinhart at 119 South Main, McLaughlin Coal Co and J Simon lending money, dentists Cole & Tait at 48 West Park, and LC Miles advertising signs. Mentions visit of state game warden Henry Aware, legislators from Silver Bow and Madison counties, and other local commerce items amid a sales note on fall neck wear and a P.O. newsstand ad for the February Argosy.
The law firm of Canning & Wheeler is dissolved. Mr. Canning will continue practice at offices previously occupied by the firm in rooms 129 and 1st Pennsylvania block. He will be assisted by J E Keating, formerly with Walsh & Nolan of Helena.
Public program planned for Lincoln's Birthday with Bourquin as main speaker. George Minourauins, former district judge, promised to deliver an address on the Lincoln Day program. Grand Army members, duty to honor, program details still being arranged. Also note sale prices listed as part of a separate promotion at the end of the notice.
At the Aprromien a Sunday event for Bible students and truth seekers invites all to hear Frank Draper speak on Why and When He at 7 30 pm. Behold He Cometh with cass and every eye shall be upon coming. admission is free and no collections.
A note indicates selections open Monday for Hennessy’s Furniture with pieces to be available next month if needed. The message suggests coordinated timing for customers to choose items and anticipate upcoming stock.
The Butte Miners Union denounces a court ruling against Gompers Morrison and Mitchell in the Washington boycotts case. The union vows contempt for the judge, defending free speech and press, and condemns the Huck Stove and Range Co of St Louis as unfair to organized labor.
Judge McCrernan presided as new matters filled the law and motion calendar. Demurrers in several cases were ruled upon or continued, including John v Northern Pacific Railway overruled, Dunseth v Butte Electric et al argued, Mantle v Witherspoon set until Tuesday, Dint v Boulet overruled with 20 days to amend, and Elmrote v Wethey sustained with five days to amend the complaint.
Hennessys window display on Main and Granite streets described as unmatched. The county clerk notes annual reports for several mining companies including Butte Centennial Copper Mining Columbia Mining Tibby Placer Baltimore Copper Consolidated Tuolumne Copper Hutte Mining Stock Exchange Central Butte Copper and others with capital stock and debts. John Curtis, 22, dies. funeral set for 2 PM at the family residence with Rev John Hosking officiating.
The piece details multiple Montana legal actions and property deals. Stella Smith seeks divorce from Harry Smith over desertion in Alaska. Dorothy Block sale and a major real estate deal mark a recovery in Butte property. Other notices include administration pets, alimony requests, and ongoing court actions involving the Revis Copper Co and Montana Iron Works.
Mayer's markets emphasize written guarantees on color, cut, and weight for every diamond. They promise money back if not satisfied, noting the dealer will provide the written guarantee gladly. The offer highlights low prices and a $1 refundable basis, stressing dependable quality and refund options.
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