Leys Annual January Sale Promises Bargain Prices
Leys announces a short term January sale offering quality goods at the best bargain prices. The company urges customers not to miss this opportunity and emphasizes limited time availability.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
7
Bargains in Sterling Silver One Day Event
Today's bargains feature cut glass plates and bowls at low prices plus silver items for children and pie knives. Large Sheffield plate ware and sterling pieces promise new designs and finishes with discounts for one day only. Extra values include a brass chest and watch themed items as part of the sale lineup.
Butte Current Notes on Visitors and Local Notices
A crowded roster of visitors and locals stops through Butte including Orton Bros piano rentals, H Milligan of Billings, Tonkin's, L D Koons of Three Forks, John Manney of Lewistown, Dan Franz of Dillon, W G Stevenson of Havre, William Brown of Norris, J Heller of Anaconda, W A Jepson of Billings, A E L Marshall of Missoula, and many others. Notices of travel, business, and social visits mingle with real estate, deliveries, and upcoming trips to Reno and Denver. Also listed are births, serious illness, and local events plus newspaper sales info and a Welsh church Ladies Aid meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
H. Milligan
Billings
Stein-Bloch
Tonkin's
L. D. Koons
Three Forks
John Manney
Lewistown
B. Tinsley
Pony
A. J. Risthard
Denver
Dan Franz
Dillon
W. G. Stevenson
Havre
Butte
William Brown
Norris
J. Heller
Anaconda
W. A. Jepson
A E. L. Marshall
Missoula
Joseph Richards
H. C. Thompson
Dave Mahoney
J. V. Danzer
White Sulphur
B. F. Johnson
C. Tucker
White Sulphur Springs
Raymond Wilson
San Francisco
James Monaghan
McKennen
I. A. Burrough
J. Kelly
Montrose
Della H. Quast
P. A. Allen
Colorado Street
Dot
M. EB. Church
Alhambra
E. Davis
Diath follows accident claims life of John Forbes
John L Forbes aged 21 died yesterday in a local hospital after his right leg was amputated following injuries from a cavern accident in the Spectator mine on December 27 He had worked in Butte and came to the city from Deer Lodge to live with his wife at 462 East Broadway His parents reside in Deer Lodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diath
John L. Forbes
Forbes
Spectator
Butte
Deer Lodge
East Broadway
Veteran Captain Batson Dies in Wheeling Hospital
Captain Matthew A. Batson United States Army in charge of the West Virginia recruiting district with headquarters at Huntington died in a Wheeling hospital from pneumonia. He served in the Spanish American War and received a congressional medal for bravery in the battle of Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Matthew A. Batson
U.S.A
West Virginia
Huntington
Congress
Santiago
Funeral service for John Lee at White's parlors and Sacred Heart
The funeral for the late John Lee is scheduled for Wednesday morning at White's undertaking parlors at 9 48, with a Mass at Sacred Heart church at 10. The service will be under the auspices of the bricklayers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
White
Sacred Heart Church
The
Bricklayers’ Union, Automobiles
Street Car Company Reports Month of Profit
The Butte street railway shows a net profit of 1826.77 for last month per sworn report by J R Wharton. Passenger revenue reached 54618 with 1484 from other sources. Total revenue 56063.40 and fare profit about 1.4 mills per passenger. The system operated 38 miles of track with 67 cars, carrying 1128397 revenue passengers and 25421 employes and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
J. R. Wharton
Manner
Breezy Shrine Lodge News and Local Updates
A breezy publication called the Dadgab informs Shrine members of lodge doings. Delegates may attend the Imperial council session in Minneapolis in June. New officers: A. R Currie president, Charles Austin vice president, Earle Genzberger secretary, William Youlden treasurer, F. A. Geiser captain. Clerk Lee granted a marriage license to Edward Green and Catherine Mills after her divorce from Dexter Boyer on cruelty grounds. The Boulder Hot Springs plunge is now open for public dancing and bathing under one roof with Great Northern Railway fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Bagdad Temple
NM Davis
Imperial Council
William Youlden
F. A. Geiser
Lee
District Court
Edward Green
Catherine Mills
Boulder Hot Springs
Great Northern Railway
Butte Auto Dealers predict second annual show will wow crowds
The Butte Auto Dealers association promises a bigger event with 40 makes from 26 to 30 dealers and a $6,000 budget. The show may be held at Murray building Alaska and Granite streets, likely late next month or early March, with daily committee meetings and new decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Auto Dealers’ Association
Howard Pierce
I. M. Wheeler
John Berkin
Murray
Alaska
Granite Streets
Holjana Rink
East Broadway
Postoffice Notes Christmas Package Delays and Rules
Post office workers report a backlog of Christmas mail and packages. A few insured items remain in a corner awaiting claimants who must sign before collection. Delivery staff are instructed not to release any insured parcels to others without direct handover to rightful owners.
Special Trains To Carry Montana Citizens To California
Three special deluxe trains for Montana travelers from Butte to California depart January 28 per Oregon Short Line announcement. The annual excursion grows in popularity and this year’s trip is already an assured success. Special rates apply and tourists need not return until April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Butte
California
Oreson Short Line
Swiss Council Expands Mobilization As Neutrality Assured
Berne Jan 16 Swiss federal council announced a precautionary mobilization on Jan 24 of the second division and contingents of the fourth and fifth divisions not yet mobilized. It says it reduced frontier forces recently and remains confident neighboring powers will respect Swiss neutrality amid border tensions and reassurances from France and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
London
Federal Council
Papal Peace Note Carried to Wilson by Spanish Envoy
Washington reports that Pope Benedict sent no new suggestions for future moves in the peace process. Juan Riano, Spanish ambassador, delivered the message to President Wilson and acted as intermediary at the papal legation, which has no diplomatic status. Spain has replied to Wilson’s note with no immediate transmission. Vouros, Greek chargé, expressed strong interest and support for Wilson’s peace initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benedict
Wilson
Juan Riano
Inter
State Department
Vouros
Postmaster Expects Record Postal Savings in Butte Office
Postmaster PHIL C. Goodwin notes December drains on deposits due to taxes and Christmas, while January is expected to set new records as deposits surged past $13,000 on a single day. Quarterly reports covering October to December are being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Postal Savings Department
Butte Post Office
Phil C. Goodwin
Goodwin
Depo Tts
Postal Savings Bank
Name sought for proposed new city name contest
A name committee will pick an appropriate name for a proposed third city formed from Atherton Place Floral Park and Home addition. The meeting at 124 West Granite Street aims to award a $25 prize to the best suggestion while checking for duplicates with the post office before petitioning the county tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westgate
Orchard
Brown
Basett
White
Leipheimer
Alaskan Visitor Says Mild Weather Echoes Montana
W A Dickey of Landlock Alaska staying at the Thornton hotel reports Alaskan weather is as mild as Montana’s at present. Dickey may remain in town for several days as a guest at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butt
Alaska
Ind
North Pole
Montana
W. A. Dickey
Landlock
Thornton Hotel
Mr. Dickey
Temperance Women Meet for Luncheon and Meeting
Two local branches of the Christian Temperance Union will hold a luncheon at Gamer's at noon today. At 2 30 this afternoon the Anna A Walker branch will conduct its regular meeting in the pastor's study at First Baptist Church using the Broadway entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Thean's
Christian Tempe
Gamer's
Anna A. Walker
First’ Baptist’ Church
Broadway
Clinic Opens Today for Free TB Examinations
Butte hosts a free tuberculosis clinic this afternoon for patient examinations. All exams are free. Dr. A. J. Lanza is in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
A. J. Lanza
Summer camp plans launched in Montana religious drive
A preliminary meeting in Butte sets plans for a permanent Montana summer camp owned by the YMCA, funded by park company materials, and aided by a New York missionary education movement. A reception for Governor Stewart and state legislators is planned in Helena, with attendees including Attorney General Ford and Chancellor Elliott among senior officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
George D. Wolfe
Butte
Montana Federation of Protestant Churches A
el- Hott
The
State University
John Pope
Montana Anti-Saloon League
C. W. Harris
Alett
Stewart
Cancellor Fh. C. Elliott
J. F. O'Connor
House
John E. Edwards
Senate
Theodore Brantley
Supreme
Jeanette Rankin
V. Stewart
Butte Men Plan Anti-Saloon Meeting in Helena
The Anti-Saloon League annual meeting in Helena at 10 a.m. Friday will discuss Montana prohibition enforcement and the law’s effectiveness. About 10 laymen and pastors from Butte will attend. officers to be elected and business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Anti-Saloon League
Helena
Butte
Alaska Residents Object to Daylight Saving Plan
New York daylighting committee promotes the plan in the United States. A Skagway Alaska letter regrets cooperation, noting preference to turn clocks back in summer.Residents in northern Yukon report so much daylight the chickens must be blindfolded to roost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alaska
Skagway
Yukon
Spanish King Seen as Possible Messenger of Peace
Madrid report cites former premier Eduardo Dato in a banquet speech to conservatives. He expressed hope that the king could play a prominent role in future peace negotiations, praising his prestige and wishing him guidance for humanity and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
Spain
Eduardo Dato
Senor Dato
Neptune's Toll Sinks Two Ships and Mine Disaster
London reports a British steamship Martin and Swedish ship Norma sunk near Neptune's Toll. Lloyds agency also notes unconfirmed losses of the British Brookwood and Norwegian Thelma. The Norwegian steamer Grantfeld destroyed by a mine. eight crew members lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Martin
Norma
Lloyds’ Agency
Lloyds
Brookwood
Thelma
Grantfeld
Alfred Dumois
National Education Association Convention Dates Set
Portland Oregon announces the National Education Association convention will be held July 7 to 14 this year. Local committees organize preparations for the event in Portland and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
National Educational Association
Armory Burned In Troy National Guard Loss Near Half Million
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the armory of the Second Regiment New York National Guard in Troy. The total loss is estimated at nearly five hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
New York National Guard
Navy Hero Admiral Dewey Dies Lamented Leader
Following his death the president praised Admiral Dewey as a model of loyal service from the Civil War through Manila Bay. The article recalls his rise from Annapolis to Admiral of the Navy, his decisive 1898 victory at Manila Bay, and honors including a house gift and a sword from Congress. It notes his late life service and consideration for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Adwurat
George Dewey
Wero
Manila
Hay
General Board
Dewey
Hs Hawal
Navy Department
Far East
Spain
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Globe
Philippines
Manila Bay
Montojo
United States
Natonal
Congress
Farragut
Porter
Annapoli
Warragut
Hany
Mand Bay
Bay
Vermont State Capitol
Montpelier
West Point
Annapolis
Vermont
Navy
California
Mexico
Aris
Boston Navy Yard
Naval Torpedo St
Litary
Lighthouse Board
Sper
Bureau of Equipment
Board of Inspection and Survey
Oregon
Santiago
Admiral Dewey as a Naval Hero of History and Duty
A retrospective portrait of Admiral Dewey highlighting his role in the Manila Bay victory, the 1914 dispute with German Admiral von Diederichs over neutrality and blockade, and praise from Admiral Sampson. The piece emphasizes Dewey’s lifelong study of naval campaigns, his leadership qualities, and his enduring influence on national confidence and aspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
von Diedecka
Alania
Bay
Dew@y
von Diederichs
Spain
McKinley
Dewey
Greece
Rome
Admiral Sampson
Caribbean
Manila Bay
Sampson
Pai
American Girl Describes Winter Resort Outfit
An American girl speaks about her sport suit crafted from American silk, noting a white coat with a red and white banded pleated skirt, and matching white hat and walking stick. She emphasizes pride in American-made attire for a winter resort visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
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Standard
Basiment
Jeweler and Optometrist
North Main Street
B. F. Cobb
Anna ‘Willams
Los Angele
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Welsh Church
I. K.ler
North Excelsior Avenue
P. O. News Ptand
West Parkener
Street Car Company
Hundt
Shrine Lodge
Pam Oace
Economy Shoe Company
W. G. Lewis
West Park St
Waltham
Italy
Schulthess
Vatican
Mose Linz
Main and Broadway
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
East Park
Snyder's Cat
Maxim
Lyons
Faney
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Ikely
Manida Bay
Maral
Dent
Amer
Mildred McLean Hazen
Miral
Presideut
McCarthy
Russell- Miller Company of
North Dakota
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