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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1906
Page
7
A large stock of bark combs was nearly sold out by Christmas Eve. A new line named Tins has arrived in three lots. The first lot features genuine shell trimmed with gilt, valued from 10 to 17 dollars. The second offers imitation shell decorated with colored stones, priced 3 to 10 dollars. The third lot is cheaper and pretty, ranging from 1 to 2.25 dollars.
Butte notes list visitors from Helena Basin Basin and Deer Lodge towns. mentions Moyer buggies at Grady's and Harte Studio. local services include a funeral for Frank Goblas and a social at Renshaw Hall. several officials and businessmen from Missoula Livingston and Great Falls are in town. Pipestone stock offering and local advertising populate the page.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Virginia City January 28 Osmund B Varney commissioner of Madison county and a Montana pioneer died in his Madison house apartments. He had been in critical condition and his death was expected. Varney helped build the Madison valley stock business and ranching empire with Farrell and Page. He arrived after mining booms, raised horses and cattle, and led Farrell Varney stock ranches becoming a leading figure in Montana’s early industry. He was about 88, a Massachusetts native, and highly esteemed as a pioneer and public servant. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm at Hillside cemetery with many old friends attending. The value of his estate is about 140,000.
A will splits the estate equally between the brother, the wicca, and George T. Farrell of the city. The document names this trio as beneficiaries and directs equal shares of the property accordingly.
In a lively exhibition, McQueeney and Beunis Durin dueled in Australian style ice racing. McQueeney won narrowly while both struggled with falls. A rematch is likely as organizers plan a mask carnival event with a $25 prize and an additional $9 for the first racer to cross the line on each of six laps.
The Silver Bow county fair project moves forward as a committee, led by B J Brophy Joseph A Pritchard Sam Hall and J R Wharton, begins calling on business leaders to back the enterprise. Citizens have already subscribed most of the stock with about 860 more shares to be disposed of to complete the capitalization. Local supporters expect strong aid and a warm reception as the drive proceeds today and the following days.
Dr. Ray Palmer of Portland preached to a crowded Immanuel Presbyterian church in East Butte on the deity of Jesus Christ. He argued from Old and New Testaments, quoted prophets, and cited Jesus claims of omnipotence, promising redemption and comfort to listeners. Superintendent Rev. Charles F. Richardson assisted, leading music and contributing to both services.
Father Boschl of Holy Savior parish Meaderville plans erecting three parochial schools in spring. A memory of St Lawrence church promises solemn high mass next Sunday with prayers for Ireland independence. St. Bridget’s and St Joseph’s figures appear in local planning and church activity. Funeral details for John Leo Murphy given as 2-year-old infant with service at family home. Under Sheriff Gannon reports depots distribution and a railroad order for 60 locomotives for delivery this year.
Sam Dusmore of Missoula travels to Helena to address the state land board and Carey desert wind reclamation office on a 90000 acre project in the Titte Root valley. The scheme plans a 70 mile canal head near Darby with a temporary terminus at Clovence Air. Dusmore has financed the plan with 1.5 million dollars and foresees vast fruit oil farm land additions across Western Montana.
The Swedish Lutherans of Montana held a conference in Great Falls with Rev. Nyval presiding. Plans set for next meeting in Helena in April and a statewide lecture tour for youth. Rev Christopher Carlson named representative. Augustana Synod in Denver will host a national gathering.
New instructor HY A Lamar arrives from Salt Lake City to take charge of the gymnasium at Granite and Arizona streets. He plans to form classes across athletic branches and start active work immediately. Lamar has trained sympasia and athletes, once with Ringling Bros Circus and Primroge West’s mini steel show, and is highly recommended.
About 19 Servians of Butte marked their patron saint Sava with an event and banquet in Odd Fellows hall last evening. The program featured a Servian hymn and choir, with a ceremonial exorcism in the service.
The program featured opening address by Ne Arpakog Jedinatva and Tom Tomich, songs to St Sava, recitations, and a comical play. Performances included pieces by Peter Gregovich, George Damayanovich, and Vuco Hucovich, with a Servian National Instrument number. A banquet followed with toasts heard into the early hours. Committee members were Peter Gregovich, Lazarus Missevich, and Jerry Tusup.
George Ade's The County Chairman delighted a near full Broadway audience all night. Theodore Hutak, in the title role, is praised for naturalism and fitting the character. Florida Kinis joy shines as Chick Elsie the orphan in strong supporting turns.
A large crowd from Butte and surrounding areas flocked to Pipestone Springs for the day. The hosting venue could not accommodate all visitors and called on Butte to arrange space. Names from Butte Walkerville ward Litzgerald and others appear among attendees.
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