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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
4
The principal branch office of the Blanchard jail is listed as 28 East Broadway Butte with telephone lines 4% and Independent Telephone 1422. Advertising rules are furnished upon application.
A lengthy Butte note page records numerous movements and greetings. Residents and visitors including Dan Shovilm heading to Vancouver, G. Perrier to Seattle, F. Seherferg to Vocomean, and Jignoy house activity at Walker's are mentioned, along with passengers bound for Hamilton, Lerdytile, and San Diego. Local figures such as Harry Denis and Captain Jewett are noted, with several households and events sketched from Deer Lodge to Anaconda and beyond.
City council last night debated Labor union questions over a Seagrave fire wagon contract and a labor telegram claim. It approved changing Columbia street to Clark street in honor of Senator Wy A Clark and discussed street paving, sidewalk extensions, and tax petitions amid a flurry of motions and committee referrals.
Bull Lake City merchant R C Wyman described last week’s Regi twister from north to wear. He arrived an hour after the storm and said if it hit on a different day the death toll would have been far higher. He witnessed odd wreckage feats and recovery efforts as families salvaged belongings and citizens planned to rebuild.
Richard Hardy sues Pipestone Hot Springs Co for 25000 dollars after a July incident at a public pool where a hidden pipe under the surface caused a head injury and scalp lacerations. He alleges medical costs and humiliation, with attorney Ed O’Flynn representing him. Another case involves Arthur Cullen and an American Mining Co over a Narregansett quartz claim mortgage and title questions.
Born to Mr and Mrs A Z Wilson of Meaderville a Bon at 26 Wink Avenue. Mike Neally sails to Ireland next week from New York. Montanans registered in Butte include George King J Wilson Charles Thurby Ellings H J Salway Leo W Lomas L Dillon L A Mohafile FP H Donaldson Helena A C ioth Bozeman L 2 Dake Whiteball My and Mrs John Doll Mr and Mrs W B Wheelan Mrs M H Wilkinson J Phillips Missoula Dike Srith Boulder.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Plains July 14 William Combes age 4 died this morning funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church He was a valley pioneer arriving in the early days via river fatboat He leaves a widow two sons George and Morgan and a daughter Mire Mrs Fred McCully all residents of Plains
P N Nicholas, a longtime Democrat, crosses the state line to visit Butte. He discusses mining and cattle in Montana, notes growth in agriculture, and predicts political leanings for the 1912 election while praising Butte as a prosperous city. He mentions ties to Thomas Jefferson and prior business in mining.
Butte bartenders yesterday held a notable union session with Charles Martin presiding. New officers installed by Business Agent John Rooney include President Al G Wilson Vice President 17 Menhennett Secretary Treasurer John Taney Inspector James Heron and trustees Charles Martin S R Blum and Dave Foley. Peter Edsty aged 48 of Butte died at 7 William Street Walkerville after a short illness. Survived by a sister in England and another in England he was a member of Calanthe lodge Knights of Pythias and Sons at St George. Phillipson ad for paper hanging and heat work lists services and address in Butte Indiana 1891.
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