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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
8
Delegates from across the nation gather for a mining congress to discuss policy and industry concerns. Prominent figures from mining firms and regional associations will participate in sessions addressing safety, regulation, and technological innovation.
Secretary Mahon argues advertising mining resources is essential. He cites Montana and Butte as examples and urges broad promotion to attract capital and foster growth across districts from Idaho to Maine and Wilkes Barre to Helena.
One third off on fine nets and embroidered styles including batiste Russian lace guipure point applique and chiffons. Available in black white tan cream Brussels la Tosca filet point d es prit and related lace and silk options in multiple shades. Galoons in white silk and point desprit offer additional choice.
The Big Store begins a Monday sale to close out several broken lines of men’s suits and trousers. Three lots offered at deeply reduced figures, promising values not often seen even in record times.
A sale offers men s suits from 11 75 to 20 00 with ceviots serges worsteds and cheviots. Including creases of trousers to 9 00 for 4 75 and robes of dress shirts. Diverse assortments in all sizes with unique pairings and up to date styling.
The Montana economy is urged to promote the state's vast mineral resources to national and international visitors. Citizens are asked to form committees, gather exhibits, and present a comprehensive display at the International Mining Congress to attract investment and highlight opportunities in gold silver copper lead and coal.
Judge Harney granted divorces in multiple cases. Clara McGivern testified of her husband FE J McGivern s infidelity and his admission. Frank Hogan corroborated repeated wrongdoing. Nellie Hauswirth and Melissa A Livermore were also granted desertion-based divorces.
Bertha Cosgrove sues John P. Cosgrove for divorce alleging cruelty and failure to provide necessities. They wed in Butte on February 16, 1898, and she says he has abused her and, on the seventh of last month, struck, beat and choked her, leaving her dependent on her mother for support.
Samuel A Hall filed in court his final account as administrator of the Charles Provost estate. He says the court took control of the property long ago but he claims commissions and expenses totaling 437 dollars for special services including looking after the property and collecting rents.
The judge ordered a hearing on July 26 regarding the disputed payment issue. The case concerns compensation owed to a party who argues for timely settlement and enforcement.
Elizabeth Tassell widow of John Tassell filed a will for probate listing heirs as Mrs. Tassell and her daughter. The estate includes a shoe stock at 57 East Park street valued at 5000, personal property, interests in a Reno shoe store and a New York farm with unknown values, and an estimated Butte estate value of 6250.
Chancellor O'Donnell a noted attorney now represents the Hirbour estate and has moved his office to the new Hirbour building at Main and Broadway. He previously occupied an office on Main street since starting his career.
Great Northern offers summer excursions from St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth West Superior and Sioux City return from 42 dollars to 53.50 with routes to Chicago St Louis and other eastern points at low rates. Travel starts June 7 8 10 14 and 16 with return by Sept 15 Minneapolis return 34.50 good July 4 5 6 return by Sept 1. For details visit 41 North Main street Butte GN ticket office.
The United Irish Societies announce their annual picnic at Deer Lodge on Sunday July 20. Special trains depart Montana Union depot at 8 30 and 10 30 am and return from Deer Lodge at 7 15 and 11 30 pm. Tickets usable on regular trains from Butte at 1 15 pm. Round trip fare adults one dollar children fifty cents.
Oregon Short Line announces excursion fares from Butte to San Francisco and return 650 dollars and to Los Angeles 60 dollars for August 4 to 9. Tickets limited for return 60 days with stopover privileges on the shortest 500 mile route. Reserve at city ticket office 106 North Main Street.
Special excursion train departs Montana Union depot at 8 30 a m Sunday and runs through to Alder returning at 6 p m. Rates: Butte to Pipestone return Butte to Whitehall return Butte to Twin Bridges return 1 50 Butte to Sheridan return 2 00 Butte to Alder return 2 00 Stage connects at Alder to Virginia City.
Bright sale description lists Banister shoes at 3.45 pair, Rice & Hutchins calf shoes at 2.95, women's kid shoes 2.45, and colonial and Oxford styles 2.45, with sizes and widths noted. Highlights include men with narrow feet and wide ranges from 5% to 11 and widths B to BE, plus French kid and patent calfskin women’s options.
Weather brings demand for fashionable foulards as 24 inch wide silks are marked at 59 cents per yard with a window display. Extra fine foulards in tan brown rose roseda green and blues priced at 1.50 per yard.
Ranges from $6.00 to $10.00 per pattern with seven yard lengths in crepe lines batiste granite satin and other fabrics. Season’s latest novelties including etamines vaisules aeolians colored wool grenadines silk and wool mistrals priced from $15 to $40 pattern all discounted by one third.
State Fire Marshal Hollenbeck investigates the so called spite house at Bancroft and Maplewood in Toledo. He cites unsealed evidence and plans for arson prosecutions while noting mayoral remarks and local resistance by wealthy residents.
Columbus Indiana July 14 reports a historic note on Thomas Holland who emigrated from Salem North Carolina seventy years ago and started in Hope in the undertaker trade. The business passed to his son Levi who later sold out leaving two metallic items among the stock.
Chicago reports Northwestern University students form an Oscillation Society to oppose kissing as vulgar and demoralizing. A pledge vows to refrain from kissing, inspired by Professor Algie R. Crook who is named an honorary member and chess sponsor of the group.
Wichita July 14 Miss Mattie Beal a telephone operator and Char W Payne of Lawton Okla announce their engagement. Beal claimed land in Lawton district valued at about 35000 and she expects about 600 from the government drawing. Payne a lumber yard clerk in Lawton is described as promising. The couple plan a wedding in Wichita next Wednesday.
Pat Collins formerly employed at the Great Falls smelter is asked to visit Merle Thomas Co in Butte Montana at 46 East Broadway to receive an insertion offer deemed valuable.
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