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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1906
Page
13
The December stock of back combs is nearly sold out by Christmas. A new line arrives in three lots. First lot genuine shell rimmed with 14k gold priced from 10 to 14. Second lot high grade imitation shell with colored stones priced from 3 to 10 dollars. Third lot cheaper but pretty, from 0.75 to 2.25 dollars.
Butte notes list numerous visitors and residents including B. Leo of Missoula, H. Kennedy of Billings, M. Knowles state Veterinarian, D. B. Gilbert from Basin, and J. H. Klepinger of Great Falls. Mentions vocal studios, social events, a hospital bed, illnesses, and a burial for Frank Goblas in Walsh rooms with services by Father J. Boski. Also notes city bonds sale and Pipestone transportation limits.
A will in the city distributes property equally among the brother, the niece, and George T. Farrell of this city. The document specifies equal shares of the estate, reflecting a straightforward division among the named beneficiaries.
Pred McQueeney and Dennis Dunn raced a mile in Australian style pursuit. McQueeney won by a small margin despite both riders falling. They are expected to duel again as spectators enjoyed the thrilling opposition across the rink. A separate Wednesday night mask carnival event plans a mile race for a $25 purse with laps awarding additional prize to the lap leader.
The Butte county fair project faces a push from a committee led by P. J. Brophy and J. A. Pritchard to sell undisposed stock. Business leaders have endorsed the plan and home investors have already subscribed about half the 30,000 share capital. The committee anticipated broad support and strong backing from local merchants.
Osmond B. Varney Madison county commissioner and Montana pioneer died at his Madison house apartment after months of illness. One of the first settlers in Madison Valley he helped build the stock and horse industry, ranched across Madison River, and led Farrell Varney company. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 pm Hillside cemetery with T J Farrell of Missoula expected among mourners. Estate valued about 15000 dollars.
Dr Ray Palmer preached to a crowded Immanuel Presbyterian Church last night in East Butte. His sermon argued the divinity of Jesus Christ using Old and New Testament proofs, including statements by Peter Thomas and Paul. Superintendent Rev Charles F Richardson assisted and led the week of services with the choir, singing solo pieces.
Sam Dinsmore of Missoula, a busy Western Montana resident, heads to Helena to appear before land commissioners and the Carey desert land reclamation bureau regarding a plan to reclaim 0,000 acres in the Bitter Root valley. The project contemplates a 70 mile canal from above Darby to near Florence, with $1,500,000 backing and surveys already completed.
The Swedish Lutherans of Montana held a conference in Great Falls presided by Rev. Nyvall. Butte will host the next meeting in April with date to be announced. A plan to deliver literature to youth statewide was approved, and Rev. T Carlson was named Montana representative to the Augustana Synod in Denver in June. Anaconda now has the largest church membership, with Great Falls close behind.
Parish Father Bosch plans a spring parochial school at Holy Savior. Daughters of Erin attend high mass at St Lawrence next Thursday for Ireland's independence. Father Van Aken eyeing lots for a temporary church and a school at Front and First Streets. Sacred Heart Junior guild to stage a minstrel show before Lent. Funeral for infant Mary Canney, 1 year 15 days, at 419 North Wyoming. Under Sheriff Gannon reports progress in locating a wanted person in Missoula. Wabash Railroad orders sixty engines for delivery this year.
H A Lamar, previously with the Y M C A in Salt Lake, arrives in Butte to take charge of the Dane MacDonald gym at Granite and Arizona streets. He will organize classes across athletics and begin active work immediately, bringing wide experience and strong recommendations to the city’s only gymnasium.
About 150 Servians of Butte celebrated their patron Saint Sava with an entertainment and banquet in Odd Fellows hall. The program included a Servian march and "Rado Ide" verses.
Opening address by Tomich and remarks by M P Gregovich open a Serbian community program featuring songs Uskuknimo St Sava Think of You and Glory to Montenegro with Se rvian national hymns and a one act play Crumbs of Bread. Peter Gregovich and committee members Lazarus Missevich and Jerry Tusup organized the late night event ending with a banquet and toasts.
The County Chairman by George Ade played at Broadway last night to a packed house. Theodore Babcock stars in the title role delivering natural acting that hardly seems acting. Florida Kingsley as Chick Elsie the orphan shines among a uniformly strong cast.
An exodus of Butte residents descended on Pipestone Springs for a day. The facility could not accommodate more visitors and asked Butte to halt further arrivals. Registered guests included Edward Fitzgerald George Cobb an Joseph Massa plus many Horgan family members and others from Butte Walkerville and vicinity.
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