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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
21
The principal branch office of the standard is at 28 Cast Broadway in Butte. Telephone 42. Advertising and lateral taea on application.
The December stock of fancy back combs nearly sold out by Christmas Eve. A new line arrives with three varieties: genuine shell with 14k gold rim priced 10 to 17 dollars. high grade imitation shell with colored stones ranging 3 to 10 dollars. and cheaper pretties from 75 cents to 2.25 dollars.
A compact roundup of Butte social and business chatter notes recent arrivals and departures. Mentions Moyer and Grady, Orton Bros planes, new floor at Renshaw, several vocal studios, Anderton and Booth in Helena, Parker lodging and arrivals, and various Mrs and Mr visits. Includes births, marriages, and business moves across Butte and nearby towns with dates and locations.
Patrick J Langan, a longtime figure in Butte and former justice of the peace, died suddenly yesterday near 1 PM at his home. He had suffered rheumatism for years and walked with a cane, yet remained robust. Death was attributed to heart trouble and arterial disease, with coroner Egan deeming no investigation necessary. Previously of Virginia City, Nev, Langan was well known in town life and public service.
Patrick 9 Langan of County Waterford Ireland born 6 years ago came to the United States as a youth. He lived in California Nevada Basin and Butte engaging in refreshment trade and later serving as justice of the peace. He died quietly from heart trouble and arterial disease after a long rheumatic ailment. He was tall well built and respected for his straightforward dealing. His son James and daughter Mrs PA Gillin survive, with Dr Ignatine Donnelly attending. A jury venire had recently drawn him for duty.
W J Carleton opera company presented It last night at the Broadway theater in Butte The show features music by Julia Edwarda and book by Stanislaus Stange A military themed comic opera with Carleton delivering his familiar baritone in Rose When Johnny Comes Marching Home Critics note weak audience bids for applause and a misprinted advertising date that caused some confusion Another performance is announced for tonight with no matinee.
Detective White arrested Clayton Zallars at the Karlman block after William Lowney, a fireman on the Great Northern railway, reported his missing gold H60 chronometer. Lowney saw Zallars near the cab after descents from an engine from Great Falls. Zallars is charged with grand larceny. A separate incident noted a dairy wagon ranaway on Montana street injuring none seriously.
John J. Brougnan departed last night for Boston and New York. R. K. Humphrey, formerly superintendent of the Montana mine company plant in Walkerville, arrived in the city from Denver and is here on business with the Colorado Ion Works company.
Frank Kingsbury, 29, single of 200 Dakota Street, was caught in a ground fall between the 1400 and 1500 foot levels at the Corn yesterday afternoon. His left knee was dislocated and badly sprained. He was taken to St James Hospital where Dr Ryan attended.
The Holley team won determined games in the finals of the curling tournament today. The score and prize referenced as ten dollars are noted in the summary of the event.
From Governor Pattison’s house in Columbus Ohio reports tonight that there is no change in his condition. His physician reiterates there is nothing alarming in his state.
County Attorney Healy ordered an inquiry into the release of a five months into a year grand larceny sentence Mrs Wilson and her husband amid conflicting accounts. Deputies cited lack of formal authority while Sheriff Quinn remained away. investigators aim to uncover the facts and provide a satisfactory explanation.
The Knights of Columbus held a social at Elke's hall last night with about 65 couples attending. J. R. Jackson presided and spoke briefly. A mandolin trio, a recitation by Miss Mary G. Gillette, and a violin solo by Athol Laity finished the program. Plans for other events were cut due to remaining time. Dancing and refreshments concluded a very pleasant evening.
Frank Vayne representing Henry Savage's English grand opera company arrives in Butte from the west to begin a season. The company performs in Anaconda on Monday February 26 and in Butte on February 27 and 28 with a Wednesday matinee February 28. Repertoire includes Lohengrin first night Tannhauser matinee and Faust closing.
Victoria BC patrols recovered a second body from the Valencia wreck area after Indians located the victim near Pachens. The body carried a fragment of an envelope and a baggage check from a Los Angeles company. Crews searched beaches near Dat-Ming creek but heavy tide hampered retrievals. Authorities planned burial on a beach near Dat-Hing river above high water mark.
Core travels to Washington and New York for about a month with a medical purpose. The dispatch notes the journey as part of a plan to seek medicine. Also mentions Mrs Engeberh Dun mite of Kansas City and the death of the mother of Mrs FW Ruppel in this city.
Victoria officials report recovered belongings from Peter Ghube and others washed ashore. A letter with roses and a money purée, postmarked Seattle January 1 and Oakland January 12, tied to Ghube’s body found near Darne River. United States revenue cutter Perry proceeds to assist in body recovery as government inquiry begins Thursday into the wreck and missing steamers.
A damaged dispatch describes the Billings Armory Company promoting a new armory building for the city. Subscriptions are weak with only about ten shares taken though three rental inquiries have been received. Projected monthly net is about 600 dollars. The city lacks a large assembly hall for dances and conventions.
In Billings ten saloon keepers are charged with permitting gambling, with warrants issued and served by County Attorney Wilson. Defendants include Wolfson Wright Clifton Nix Mueller Littleton Minder Lee Mize Foss Brewer. Witnesses unnamed. several defendants appeared in court and entered pleas. games continued late tonight. A Presbyterian pastor notes the filings. A raid on gambling occurred with no public witnesses disclosed.
The readable portion notes an event at a family residence in Los Angeles on a recent Saturday evening. It mentions Morris Buck, a former Canfield coachman, arriving at 4:08 o clock. The El Paso to Mexico run covered about 130 miles in 28 hours, with reference to a special Mt.
Sarah Kelly of this city has fled a complaint against her son Ralph Kelly charging incorrigibility. The boy says he wants to live his own life and work. Officers report he has done nothing wrong so far and may be released. Bishop Latimer Spalding's removal from St Augustine to Arkansas improves his health.
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