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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
7
The article notes a trend in wedding rings toward narrower thick shapes, including the Tiffany style. It lists prices from $4.50 to $9 with a uniform $1.50 per pennyweight, and mentions an 18 carat ring offered with free engraving.
Community notices from Butte include births, marriages, and events. A daughter was born July 11 to Mr and Mrs William Doran at 934 Hornet street. Marshall Graham wed Florence Brown, Rev Walter M Jordan officiating at 535 West Silver street. Street railway work advances on Bryn Mawr and Fork street segments. A man named Rodda, alias Jockey McAfee, received six months for petit larceny after pleading guilty. A water issue flooded Immanuel Presbyterian church basement, prompting a request for $150 from the city. Local travel plans include Mrs Julia Ryan visiting Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco.
After 23 minutes of fast action between Henry Irslinger and Ray Zimmer at the Empire theater, Zimmer was knocked into the orchestra pit injuring him. Both men waived the forfeit of a $200 side bet and agreed to a rematch next Tuesday at the Broadway theater with a new referee.
The June report from Superintendent McGee notes 5 687 tons treated at a net bullion value of 9 60 per ton and 22 482 44 net profit after mining and milling costs. 75 percent of earnings paid to North Moccasin sellers leaves 54 429 14 balance due on purchase. Development remains satisfactory and July tonnage should exceed 4 000. Wet weather delays mill work while Piegan Gloster drift develops ore bodies.
In a sharp Northwest bout Zimmer repeatedly escaped Irslinger’s attempts as the Omaha wrestler held a tight grip for 50 seconds at one point. Irslinger showed grit in escaping holds and the match ended abruptly, affecting numerous bets. Tonight Irslinger faces John T. Rodney, Calgary’s favorite, who plans to arrive for the bout though not known in Butte.
The gardens host a high step dance tonight with manager George Forsythe permitting one rule break for a novelty act. Earlier this afternoon the high stepper will tour the Butte streets before drawing crowds at the pavilion this evening.
Aviator Maroney arrives from Hamilton to prep his aeroplane for Sunday matinee events at the Butte Driving club race track. He recently soared to 2750 feet for 18 minutes over Hamilton and will perform target shooting and bomb drops from the plane if weather allows.
Last night the newly elected officers of Woman's Protective Union No 457 were installed at Carpenters Union hall. Officers presiding for the first time were Florence Kaden business agent Katie Shea president Mary Lackey vice president Mary Stoll financial secretary Florence Hall recording secretary Jennie Weedin guide Lizzie Matthews guard. A special session followed with a dance and refreshments. The union reports over 500 members in good standing and weekly meetings with social features.
Sons and Daughters of Norway lodges of Butte and Anaconda plan a joint picnic at Deer Lodge on Sunday July 18. Train departures from N P depot Butte and from Anaconda times to be announced. Round trip fare set at 1.60 dollars. Ady.
A Lutey's advertisement offers 25 pounds of sugar for 1 dollar and 15 dollars worth of other groceries.
Probation Officer Fox urged Mayor Duncan to act after two small boys bought a gun from Jacob Neff of 50 East Park street, which was used in a Thursday night shooting. Willie Dorris implicated Neff, saying he earned eight 50 cents and a $20 gold piece to pay for the weapons. Authorities weigh legal means to shutter Neff’s shop to curb juvenile gun purchases.
Harold W Boehme and Miss Bennis Josephine Whitelock were married at 7 oclock last night at the parsonage of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church south by Rev C A Rexroad. The ceremony united two local residents in a formal vows setting. The couple plans a private reception following the nuptials.
Attendants Martha Harrington and Lou M. Kane stood with the couple as illness in the thrice family prompted a small ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Boehme will reside at Quartz and Alaska streets and plan a summer coast trip.
The Postoffice boys won 12 to 8 against Entre Nous at the gardens last evening. Batteries: Postoffice Helman and Shea. Entre Nous Halloran Roberts Wilcox Sundberg. Hits Postoffice 12 Entre Nous 8. Two-base hits O Connell Halle. Double plays O Connell to Moffat Lidgate. Struck out Wilcox on Roberts Helman four. Balls Helman one Robeb rs? Errors noted. Pire Rebbins.
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