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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
13
We offer a full plant for cutting grinding and drilling lenses. We replace broken lenses the same day the order is placed and fill any optician's prescription. We repair and adjust any frame and run an optical parlor under the management of taal.
An experienced optician qualified to perform scientific eye examinations and determine remedies for defects corrected by glasses.
A roundup of appearances and remains in Butte with visitors from Dillon Helena Spokane and Missoula along with local arrivals. Names include J F Flannery chief of Helena police D R Roach A B Howell and others. A birth reported at 900 Gallatin street and local business notes close the item.
Three men clashed in a Main street saloon early yesterday leaving Charlie Martin injured and Charlie in custody as a witness. Mike Shea and William Hanley were jailed facing a charge of beating Martin with a brick. The trio were to explain the matter to Judge McGowan this morning.
Anton Schwarz charged with assaulting a fellow mason and bricklayers' union member Thursday night was arrested by Detective Larkin last night. This is not his first time facing a similar charge.
A fragment notes that asking readers to "Try a classified ad" serves as practical advice to meet half of daily life needs. The line suggests classifieds help with common tasks such as finding services or goods efficiently.
Stanley Frazier, 26, recently divorced, ran amok on Utah avenue near the Great Northern saloon, knocked his ex wife unconscious, held 30 men at bay, and fought officers. He forced the saloon to empty, demanded a revolver, Cuffed after a pistol draw, and was jailed on disturbance and resisting an officer charges with $250 bail. Mrs. Frazier followed to the station. she says years of fear and abuse led to the break.
An offer to pay 100 cents on the dollar is extended to customers of State Savings Bank. The proposal covers all depositors including those who agreed to limit withdrawals when the bank resumes operations.
Helena Chief of Police Flannery brought Rollie Hughes back to Helena from Butte after Hughes, a colored man, was arrested here Saturday night at his request. Authorities allege he robbed two men in a Helena saloon, taking a gold watch and a chain, with only 65 cents found on him.
The weekly match for the diamond medal at Thornton bowling alleys features Tommy Ellis defending the trophy. Opponents include Sheehan Adams McKinley Joe Mudro and Van Ells. The Butte championship accompanies the medal and Mudro, Sheehan, Jackson and Ellis have each held it before.
Joe Treuvaitha, 16, was arrested by Detective J M Murphy on burglary charges after allegedly breaking open a gas meter and stealing 16 dollars and slides from a moving picture theater on West Park street. Funeral notices follow for several local residents including Annie Brogan and Mary Smith.
Arthur Perham becomes a grandfather as his first-born arrives yesterday a fat rosy girl brightening the Perham home.
A local sale announces an auction tomorrow with seating reserved for women. No information is provided about any person named Koya or related service.
A note reports that State Savings bank checks were taken at par in exchange for merchandise at Clerke's. The event highlights a local barter incident with shoppers using bank notes for goods.
Long article traces the life of J Coleman Drayton known as Harry Silberberg and J Williams. It details ties to Garret Lindermann and notable incidents from Clark Heintze campaigns to European intrigues and theft allegations.
Mayer sells watches and jewelry for less than any other dealer with the same quality. Monday specials include Elgin and Waltham pocket watches in 12 to 16 sizes with 20 year or 25 year gold filled cases, cash or State Savings bank checks. Deals highlight full jeweled movements at $16.75 and hunting cases at $14.50, plus a 14k solid gold Lady’s O-size hunt with full jewels at $19.75. The $1.50 Ansonia watch. Mail orders filled. Mayer’s 22 West Park, The People’s Store.
Bethlehem reports attorney B F McAttee says a defense will be entered in all cases where notes bearing Garret B Lindermann's signature were protested in New York. Affidavits prepared will be filed in U S court in Philadelphia. Statement limited. Lindermann alleged victim of a swindler.
Joseph Barraughs 63 died of pneumonia at his Basin family home. Survived by wife five children and a brother in Butte plus Meaderville relatives. Born in Canada, he worked as a miner and teamster and was a Basin union member. Body to be shipped to Butte for burial. funeral arrangements to be announced.
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call on Orton Bros., 219 N. Main st., Butte.
The cruiser Chacabuco will sail from Santiago on Wednesday to join the American fleet at Punta Arenas. It will stop first at Talacubano to prepare for receiving the torpedo boat fleet.
Guatemala City reports the Guatemala National railway the third Latin American line linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans opened today with elaborate ceremonies.
New York reports George Sutton of Chicago defeats George F. Slosson of New York 400 to 283 in the fourth game of an 18.2 balk line billiards series played tonight.
From the New Orleans Times the city authorities target the great white plague while Pittsburg faces its own peril the so called Great White Way.
Detroit Free Press reports a political upheaval as Senator Platt’s endorsement becomes a battleground. The piece notes opposing factions see the move as a morale blow to rivals and a potential pivot in party dynamics. Strong names and places anchor the unfolding drama.
The divisional Salvation Army conference in Butte features enthusiastic sessions and strong attendance. Brigadier Jenkins presided at Mountain View church with sermons echoing Paul and Hebrews texts. Street meetings drew crowds and many sought altar calls as crowds overflowed Salvation Army hall.
The brigadier urges all former army members and those on probation to attend sessions at Grace Methodist church and First Presbyterian church in Butte. Morning and afternoon divisional council meetings will cover army matters in the Northwest and a evening talk will address local conditions and army work in Butte.
The New York World argues Governor Johnson of Minnesota embodies opportunity and liberty for the republic, appealing especially to foreign born voters. It notes Jackson's strength lay in immigrant citizen support and asks if another president could match that inspiration.
The London Spectator notes that European politicians eye the departure of an American fleet for the Pacific with concern. The article emphasizes America's growing naval power as not merely potential but actual, capable of global reach and battle readiness. It suggests the presidency may take pride in this display of strength.
In a Tattler excerpt a distressed woman cries for help as she drifts on a plank. A bank-resident male, claiming marriage and seven children, refuses romantic rescue and offers to save her, preferring to stay within propriety. He dives in after explaining his past.
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