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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
10
The principal branch office of the Stand ard is at 28 Fast Broadway Butte. Telephone 422 Independent telephone 1422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Local society notes list visitors and residents across Butte and nearby towns. Names include Walker, Lorton, Howard, Walsh, Murphy, Rush, Pennybaker, McManus, and Clymer among others. The piece mentions travel to Denver Philadelphia Chicago New York and international sailing, and notes a wave of marriages and licenses in Anaconda Missoula and St. Louis.
Mrs. Sarah McGrady 37 poured kerosene into a stove to hurry a fire. The can exploded burning her clothing and body as neighbors and medical staff tried to help. She left behind a mother and two daughters asking that they be provided for after her death. She had just returned from vacation and was deserted by her husband.
W. W. Dunks, manager of the Western Lumber Company, will depart this morning for Hunters Hot Springs to attend the annual meeting of the Montana Retail Lumbermen's Association. About 150 delegates and their families are expected. the program includes a morning business session, a picnic, and a ball tonight. Tomorrow continues the events.
An afternoon programme of papers for lumbermen will be heard and a banquet will conclude the day. The convention is held annually at the springs.
A neatly dressed woman told police that Thomas Hogan called at her South Butte home for a friendly visit and left with $43 hidden in the sideboard missing. Hogan was arrested on robbery charges which he denies. Edward Murphy and John Murphy, both miners, are jailed on robbery charges. John accuses Edward of rummaging through his clothes at night.
Technical testimony at the inquest failed to assign fault in the death of lineman Andrew L. Leininger who was struck by 3800 volts from a Butte Electric line near the Braund house Sunday. Witnesses described the moments after the accident as Leininger cried for help and begged physicians not to amputate limbs. The jury found death resulted from contact with a power wire with no allegations of responsibility.
J C Adams assistant general superintendent of the A C M company was removed from his home at 999 West Quartz Street to Murray Hospital after a pneumonia attack. The illness showed typhoid signs with a fever but his condition is not critical and he will stay in the hospital until the disease runs its course.
A short prayer service attended by relatives marked the last rites for Burt Smith and his bride of a week. They were found dead at 349 South Main street and were interred in adjacent graves after services at Burt Smith’s brother’s home on Grand Avenue.
Prospect buyers flock to Orton ware rooms at 216 North Main during a clearance sale featuring 21 pianos and player-pianos. One instrument will be awarded free with other deals including guaranteed Steinway Chickering and Fischer brands and free piano lessons from top local teachers. Some customers risk missing out if they wait longer.
A 20 police platoon led by Chief Jerry Murphy will head the funeral procession for Don G. Shovlin, an 11 year Butte patrolman who died Wednesday. Pallbearers include two officers. others from Woodmen and Eagles will attend. The cortege departs 1127 Chicago Street at 9:30 AM for Sacred Heart Church where high mass is at 10 AM.
Readers are urged to subscribe to the Standard to stay informed during the campaign. Home delivery is available daily, or mail service can be used with rates of 1 per month 4 for six months or 19 per year paid in advance. A premium is offered for yearly prepayment.
A 16 day stake is announced at the coursing park for Sunday next. Entries include Welsh Boy Harry Keen American Nell Right Bower Snow Flight Con solation Excel Gold Stone Jimmy Keen Bowery Bum Robert Mitchell Mona Maud Campbell Custer Lass ies Lad Left Bower with Maud Campbell paired to Lassies Lad and Custer paired to Left Bower.
Delegates and prominent officials gather in Hamilton for a Bitter Root valley visit as automobiles transport guests to scenic spots and registration opens at the chamber of commerce. Notables include A B Cohen state president and W W Watkins state treasurer with extensive attendee lists from Anaconda Butte Billings and Missoula among others.
Five county lodges hold a large installation at Carpenters hall with Miss Jennie Green of Montana directing. Officers for Hemlock Butte Silver Bow Montana Walkerville and others were installed in white dresses with red ties and green sprays, followed by a social dance and a Montana tour itinerary through July.
Favorable weather drew about 4,000 children to the weekly children's day at Columbia Gardens. The crowd enjoyed lunches under trees and played on new playground equipment while the pool, slides, swings, and rings attracted families. Scores picked wild flowers as parents watched fondly.
Tom Richards clerk of the school board returned from a month in the East and declares Roosevelt is politically dead. He attended the Chicago convention and McKinley’s 1896 nomination, calling the gathering well handled. He predicts Wilson will win a large electoral vote.
The city council delayed purchasing the automobile chemical-hose wagon and flying squadron for the fire department after awarding to Seagrave of Columbus Ohio. Salesmen for other firms urged reopening bids while Mayor Duncan considered awaiting further union labor evidence before signing.
The Rex Market advertises large fancy fore quarter lamb while supplies last and fore quarter mutton. It lists sea and beef items with prices and specials including boiled ham and wrapped hams. They offer one dozen ranch eggs for 20 cents with a purchase of other goods.
Christians beat Baptists 5 to 4 in one game and St Pauls Methodist Episcopal club defeated Central Presbyterians 13 to 7.
A special train carrying 200 hotel men from the East and South arrived in Livingston and headed to Yellowstone for the 33rd annual Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit convention. About 500 delegates are expected with tours to geysers and a business session at Grand Canyon hotel on July 15. Prominent figures include J. B. Martin and John Roth.
The Baptist and Christian church groups at Columbia Gardens played a regular game last evening, with both sides competing for bragging rights and local community praise.
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