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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1905
Page
9
The Butte current notes mention Grady's special sale, Orton Bros planes for rent, Gibson Havana cigar, Las Palmas cigar praise, and a flurry of local names. Various residents travel to Idaho Salt Lake Great Falls Portland and Seattle while cafes, readers, and local businesses advertise.
A special train of 189 National Association of Railroad Agents members and guests arrived in Butte at 3 PM and departed at 5 AM en route to Portland for the ninth annual convention. The party, led by W. H. Mills and supervised by W. H. Gardner, traveled via Burlington and Northern Pacific, with brief stops and city receptions in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Billings, and Livingston. They toured Butte sights, were photographed by Hawes, and will visit Missoula Trout Creek Spokane North Yakima Seattle and Beattle before continuing to Portland by steamer and rail. The roster lists numerous attendees from many states aboard the train with family members and associates.
Mike Fontana posted an $80 bond in Justice Libby's court and was released from county jail. Trial set for Monday afternoon. The case stems from an alleged assault on Angela Pelligrina described as a passion driven incident. Bishop OGorman arrives in town with niece Miss Mary O’Gorman and will likely celebrate mass at St Patrick’s Church.
Mayor MacGinniss touts Butte as the richest city by area and population while seeking bond information from a New York house. The report notes various city matters including a policeman’s salary suit by Jerry Driscoll, water charges, and requests from outsiders regarding municipal bonds and Butte Day at the fair.
The United Copper Company board declares a dividend on common stock of one half percent and an extra one half percent, payable July 31, 1905 to stockholders of record. Books close July 20 and reopen Aug 1. A P Heinze, vice president, York. July 10, 1905. Also notices: job ad seeking a competent wrapper with experience and references. Symons Dry Goods advertises watches at $10 with gold filled cases and jeweled movements.
Newly elected officers were installed for the term including President P Barr, first vice president G W McGarrell, second vice president Shea, recording secretary Miss Mollie Pace, recording treasurer Mr Dunn, treasurer Mrs Osler, inner guard Mrs Chappan, outer guard Mrs Sweeney, conductress Mrs Bridget Leary, medical examiner Dr Arthur G Atlan, and musician Mr Samara.
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