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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1903
Page
23
In Butte the public weigher ordinance sparks inquiries as residents question coal weights while authorities push for fair tonnage. Amid smoke protests and fading saloons, city life shifts from mining fame to a quieter, dance driven culture with sparse band music and restless youth socializing late.
Thomas G. Hardy, veteran drum major of the fourth cavalry, visits Butte. Having served 37 years in the army and fought under Custer and Reno, Hardy retired in 1896, briefly rejoining during the Spanish American War, and is now considered a leading military musician with a possible post as instructor at a Fort Riley field musicians school.
In Bloomington on January 17, veteran printer Farmer Coltrin recalls Decatur's claim to birth the Grand Army of the Republic. He recounts Stephenson and Routh’s secret ritual, the Decatur lead, and how Dick Steele rewrote the copy for clarity. He notes early politics, Logan’s rise, and Coltrin’s preservation and later destruction of original rituals.
The State Bar Association met at the capitol last week to discuss professional matters. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen and a banquet followed with Ex-Senator Carter as toastmaster. Remarks were given by Justice Theodore Brantley Judge Hiram Knowles Associate Justice George Milburn Judge Stevens Senator Meyer Senator Brennan C P Connolly Attorney General James Donovan and others.
Discussion at the Los Angeles biennial centers on a national reciprocity bureau for the General Federation of Women's Clubs led by Mrs. Philip N. Moore. Aimed at central information and papers, the plan seeks to unite federated clubs and extend benefits within the federation while excluding nonmembers.
Virginia Drew Trescott, known for the Frederick Warde company, will perform in a star role at the Troadway theater on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. She may also address the Woman's Club of Butte on self-improvement, if travel plans allow, with a formal talk scheduled for 3 o'clock p m for invited guests.
The Ethical Culture club held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening with most members present. Dr Bertha Mackel presented the second lecture in the Anatomy of the Human Body series, praised for clarity and thoroughness. The third lecture is planned for next Tuesday. Eva Holt was elected a member. Mary Kellet recited two selections. Visitors included Mrs Mallory, Mrs Meiklejohn, Miss Fox, Miss Lee, and Miss Schuey. Officers elected: Anna Sheehan president, Mary Keller first vice president, Mae Thorne second vice president, Sadie Hatherell recording secretary, Belle Crangle corresponding secretary.
The topics department of the Woman's club of Butte will meet Tuesday at 2 30 P M with Mrs B C Hastings at 935 West Broadway. Discussed topics include Child Labor in the South and Booker T Washington and his labors for the colored race.
From Billings comes word that the Woman's club seeks information on federation and the reciprocity bureau a new feature in general federation work during the two years before the Los Angeles biennial. The club, about three years old, aims to align with work that will help it.
The literature department meeting on Tuesday afternoon decided that future gatherings will proceed without tea. Mrs. C. L. F. Kellogg presided and urged members to bring sewing and needles. Mrs. Fred Harris wrote a Thoreau paper read by Mrs. Cheely, with current events filling the rest of the program.
The Century club met January 9 at Mrs. George Phillips home. Mrs. R. W. Webster presented a paper on Lights in Holland Literature and Mrs. W. C. Whipps read an engaging article about Holland of To-Day. The discussion followed on Dutch history.
The YMCA trustees plan a modern gymnasium with baths reading and smoking rooms in the former Montana Hardware building at 216 218 North Main street. If 200 men subscribe $1 a month for at least three months payment due the first of each month the project begins immediately with the support of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Independent Order of Good Templars. William Smith Goldenburg of Cincinnati will serve as general secretary and the effort targets young men to reduce saloon attendance.
The Young Men’s Christian Association plans a new gymnasium and baths in Butte with brand new equipment from factories. Secretary Goldenburg leads a social scene with games rooms and a growing choral group, while trustees seek a philanthropic land and funding gift to secure a permanent building for the Y M C A.
Mrs James Conlon led the literary programme as attendees reflected on the pilgrims stay in Holland and Dutch colonization in America highlighting gems from regional literature during a roll call response.
The West Side Shakespeare club met at Mrs. J. M. Ingle and devoted the session to act I of Twelfth Night with discussion. The next meeting will be at Mrs. C. S. Jackman to resume the play with a book review and a paper by Mrs. Sheehy comparing Olivia and Viola.
A large attendance at the Woman's club heard Rev Henry of Mountain View church discuss progress of women in public works and welfare. Guests Mrs A E Bruce and Mrs Ignatius Donnelly contributed musical pieces. next week the music department will feature Prof Kuphal with violin selections.
The Homer club reports average attendance below the usual standard as illness and member absence reduce turnout at recent meetings.
City residents gathered at Mrs K C Atwater’s home for a farewell gathering before her move to Denver. Mrs John F Forbis led a Russian history sketch on Alexander II with Mrs Groeneveld summarizing Pushkin. Mrs Atwater presented Mrs W O Speer’s Poland paper as current events chatter filled the tea.
The Saturday Night club met on the 10th at Mrs. Doughty’s West Park home with near full attendance. Green Majors led the program with Mrs. Majors and Mrs. M. E. O’Neil assisting as they explored Sociology, sparking lively, free discussions and a sense of old times among members. The session continued at Mr. and Mrs. Majors’ West Galena residence.
Reverend Jacob Kurtz drew a crowd in Pennsylvania by driving a small cart drawn by two large dogs from Chambersburg to York a 53 mile trip. The parson kept pace with a horse paced ride and seemed to enjoy the unusual journey.
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