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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
9
Prices for large stones rise as importers demand high sums for pigeon blood rubies, with garnet and ruby doubles offering affordable, attractive alternatives. Demand remains strong for sizeable stones, while buyers seek quality and value in the market.
A compact page of local notices from Butte includes listings for services such as piano tuning by Fred Orton and dentistry by Dr J W Reed, plus guest updates about Mrs Davis and Miss Stackpole. It mentions travel notes to Seattle and Cape Nome, shopping at Boucher's for Fourth of July attire, and several social visits. Headlines cover railway schedules, resort notes at Gregson Springs, and a round trip Sunday rate by the Butte Anaconda Pacific line.
Anaconda defeated Great Falls 20 to 5 at Mountain View Park in a game highlighted by Schils two home runs and a three bagger. Callahan pitched impressively after a wobbley start, while Wright struggled with nerves and control. McCloskey and Davis boosted Great Falls, but penalties and early mistakes sealed the outcome.
Special dispatch from Helena July 1 reports Helena nine rallied after eight innings of poor play to tie the score and force extra innings. Two Butte errors in the ninth plus Helena’s timely hits in the seventh and beyond tipped the game, with Steffani faltering late and Coleman pitching steadily until the ninth.
Great Falls second string faced Belt at Black Eagle park drawing a large crowd. Farr and Whitney pitched for Great Falls with McGuire and Mickey McLair catching for Belt. Final score Great Falls 14 Belt 1 amid strong play and fan support.
A youth baseball game on the Hesperus between Mahoney Alleys and Dugan's Flatsies ended in a brawl after umpire Tommie McDermott ruled close. Mike Mahoney challenged the call, a bat was used, and Tommie was taken to St James hospital with a head wound. Also notes Lincoln post No 2 G A R and other veterans plan a July 4 assembly at Lincoln post hall.
The Peters murder jury was discharged by Judge Clancy after 68 hours without a verdict. The initial ballots split six to six for manslaughter and acquittal, then four to eight for manslaughter versus acquittal, with no change on subsequent ballots. The judge planned to consider bail for Peters as jurors complained of crowded, stifling conditions in the 12-person jury room.
Anaconda to Butte and local runs list multiple departure times and frequent service between Anaconda and Mountain View park. Events include Catholic picnic at Mountain View park, baseball game Butte vs Anaconda, and a round trip fare of $1. The funeral of Robert Foster will be held today at his mother's residence. Case Gravelle Ervin offer half price summer suits from $6 to $25. Banking operations move to temporary room during remodeling at Chambers building north of Leyson's jewelry.
An Orton Bros advertisement at 219 N Main St Butte offers piano and organ value. The funeral for R P Foster is set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m from M Anglim residence 935 Tah avenue.
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