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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1905
Page
9
The article surveys how theatrical syndicates imitate independent attractions, naming figures like Mrs. Fiske, Blanche Bates, and David Warfield, and notes profits and losses from rival shows. It previews Innes band concerts in Butte and Anaconda featuring Parsifal, plus varied opera and vaudeville news including Langtry, Bernhardt, Neilsen, and De Koven Ranken works.
An evening party at 20 South Main Street honored Mrs. Jane Williams on her eighty eighth birthday on July 6. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Williams and family Mr and Mrs Richard Clark and family and Mr and Mrs Hallman and family plus many others who enjoyed a sumptuous lunch at 10 o clock.
Local reader advisory noting Orton Bros at 219 N Main St Butte offers top value on pianos and organs with emphasis on affordable prices and customer service.
Mayer starts construction of an elegant art room at the rear of his store, promising rare cloisonne ware, Royal Dresden vases, art china, bronzes, and other high grade pieces from home and abroad. A grand opening is planned with 5,000 souvenir plaques for adult visitors.
The Boston and Montana band performs in two programs at Columbia Gardens this afternoon and evening. A mix of classics and popular tunes includes Paraphrases, overtures, medleys, and marches with conductor S. H. Treloar leading the ensemble.
Special dispatch reports Malcolm Mc Lean a Granite youth being hunted by the sheriff on a horse stealing charge from Mrs. Barney McKenna. He was last seen headed toward Anaconda with officers alerted there. Funeral for Tim D. Riley, 45, scheduled for 2 pm at his brother Bat’s residence 143 Clear Grit terrace and St. Mary's church.
Judge Donlan grants three divorce decrees from Bourquin and McClernan departments. Maud Austin testified she married Willard J. Austin in Nebraska 12 years ago and was deserted. she keeps custody of two minor children. Nancy M. Warner, married to William O. Warner at Helena 26 years ago, seeks relief from a dissipation-linked marriage affecting four grown children. Nellie McNicholls is granted divorce from Henry McNicholls after 10 years of marriage with desertion two years ago and custody of one child plus $25 monthly alimony.
For sale two fine carriage horses one single seat trap one two seat trap one two seat carriage with harnesses both single and double. Inquiries to Symons Dry Goods company or Thomas Morrow at Main and Mercury streets.
A mass meeting in Bellingham on July 8 resolved to start subscriptions among Norwegians in the city and across America to raise funds for two modern battle ships to present to the government of Norway if hostilities arise between Sweden and Norway.
John Pollard is released on a cash bond of 100 dollars after Justice Colligan briefly altered the bail from 1000 dollars following consultation with the county attorney. The charge is a misdemeanor involving alleged liberties with a 6 year old. venue change may move from Walkerville to a Butte justice of the peace.
A joint officer installation was held Thursday evening July 6 at the South Butte hall for Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge No 10 and Enterprise lodge No 40. District Deputy President Izan Selfridge and others inducted Schlecting as noble grand and Ragsdale as vice grand, followed by installation of Breeden as noble grand and Redlin as vice grand. After ceremonies, attendees enjoyed a lunch, with the Dorothy dining room reopening today for dinner from 4 to 6 30 p m.
Special dispatch from Billings notes Yellowstone county voters will decide on bonds for two Yellowstone river bridges. Junction bridge costs 35000 dollars and Huntley bridge 40000 dollars. Junction bonds were sold after last fall's vote but lacked proper authority. If defeated, commissioners will fund the bridges via higher tax levy. Huntley project has business support despite opposition.
Billings reports the death of John Rea from a paralysis stroke at a ranch near Forsyth. Rea was a partner in Rea Bros. the leading Montana sheep buyers and shippers. This marks the second stroke in eighteen months.
A jury in Judge McClernan's court returned a verdict for Ida Takala awarding 1229 dollars on her 10000 breach of promise claim against miner John Ulvila. Miss Takala charged a marriage promise was broken in Rossland British Columbia and followed Ulvila to Butte where a baby was involved.
H J Allen of Anaconda visits Butte on Thursday. Mr and Mrs E B Weirick host out of town guests from Des Moines Iowa and Lincoln Nebraska. The Sullivan and Furlong families along with Mrs Peters and Miss O Mally visit to see Portland fair. Walter Kraft family and Rosena Arnold join sister at a Nine Mile canyon cottage. Ferrell and Eulala Ferrell head to Bozeman to visit Elmer Ray. Foeter granddaughter Pauline Jennings visit Sheridan relatives on East Park Street.
Ad offers needles for all machines at 5 cents per package and other sewing items at reduced prices. Mentions red 8 location, 308 East Park Avenue, Mont., and 133 West Park Street. Also notes Tonkin's Men’s suits sale from 25 to 18.65 dollars.
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