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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1912
Page
10
Don’t trifle with eyesight delays and cheap glasses from unskilled fitters. Visit our optical department for a free eye examination and professional care, promising the most complete room in the city.
One of the best managed ventures in the Georgetown district offers stock at 15 cents per share with a claim to 10 mining properties. The prospectus emphasizes limited stock, funds directed to development, and strong water rights plus camp equipment. J Keppler is president and W J M secretary, with offices in Durston block Butte Montana.
City health officer Dr Bancroft told Anaconda City Council that untested cows and lax enforcement undermine milk safety. He urged state veterinarians and strict adherence to dairy laws, including separate milk containers to prevent street contamination. Dairymen opposed, council postponed action, adjourned for a later report.
The Presbyterian baseball team defeated the Christian church team by a score of 19 to 13. The Christians lineup included Johnston as catcher Shawkey as pitcher Albright at short Welton at first base Sargeant at second base Davidson at third base Shane in left Harper in center Brandt in right. The Presbyterians lineup featured Flint catching Clu cas pitching MacKay Farnsworth at first Sperry at second Stillwell at third Hisken in center Cole in right.
At the last regular meeting the teamsters union approved a fourth annual picnic at Gregson Springs with a committee of Bert Hogs Thomas Welsh and William Thomas to invite the teamsters of Butte. Events include ball games broncho busting foot races and other sports. Bids will be received for sale of concessions with bids due Saturday July 18 at 9 p.m. Address B E Hogg box 6 Anaconda.
Yesterday Mr Tout, a School of Mines graduate, married Miss Coulter at St Mark's parsonage in Anaconda. The bride is among the popular younger set in Butte.
A fresh lead on the Cecilia May No. 1 claim at Hidden Lake shows ore at grace roots valued at 12 dollars per ton, with later reports indicating a richer 16 dollar ore. Extensive digging and development work are underway as the discovery deepens.
A crowded local notices page lists meetings for K C, Odd Fellows, Moose Hall events, and various social calls. It notes trades, travels, and visits by Vermillion, Nichola, Hamill, Risken, and others, plus a marriage license for Tout and Coulter and several classified ads and lost items.
Mrs Catherine Cuthbert departs for a three month visit to relatives in Mullan Idaho. The Red Men and Young Mens club baseball team play this evening at the common with a 630 start. Deeds filed include transfers at Chestnut Third and Cherry Fifth. Coal ads and liquor home delivery offered.
A local listing reviews last evening's programs at the Alcazar and Grand. It praises The Passing Shadow and Day Terror for historical subjects, Pandora's Box for comedy, and The De luge as a prominent bibical piece. It notes a strong crowd for Goody Goody Jones and mentions musical numbers and audience enthusiasm.
Portland July 12 The disappearance of Miss Nelli Baker a 23 year old trained nurse from Pendleton Ore was explained after a newspaper photo showed her in custody of police and hospital authorities She left Pendleton June 21 to come to Portland Her relatives received letters from her then communication ceased A medical inquiry will probe the puzzling deaf and dumb condition and alleged insanity Great Falls July 15 Seven clips of wool sold at auction totaling 115500 pounds at 18 to 20 cents The Missouri death of Monte Walker reported July 18 The body found near Fort Benton three miles above Greene ranch Lorimer to Chicago Returning to Senate seat removal from Illinois July 10 may seek vindication later
W J Johnson of Anaconda a Montana Democratic delegate spoke after the convention. He backed Clark as long as he had a shot and noted the 43rd ballot switch to Wilson changed the outcome. Johnson denied refusing to vote for Wilson and praised the New York delegation for sincerity while criticizing Bryan's tactics and praising Bruce Kremer.
Deputations of Sand Modern Woodmen of America and Elks attended the funeral of C C Coulter of Hamilton. Rites were at the house with many friends and relatives present. After services, the Woodmen and Elks marched to Riverview Cemetery for the graveside ceremony conducted by the Elks led by Johnson of Missoula.
Special Dispatch from Great Falls reports Martin O Connell a former Great Northern roundhouse worker is hospitalized in Cutbank with a fractured skull after being struck by an iron bar during a robbery attempt. He identified two suspects leading to the town marshal’s arrest.
State Inspector M. L. Dean vows to camp on the blight trail until conditions improve in Bitter Root orchards. He notes the blight epidemic crisis is over and focuses on eliminating remaining cankers as the Bitter Root Valley ships its first sour cherry carload from Mis Soule, with more cars to follow to eastern markets.
Hamilton July 15 reports a special dispute alleging a request for surr for a divorce. Details are sparse in the OCR fragment, with names and exact actions unclear.
Lucerne D Boysen files for divorce from Norman F Boysen alleging more than a year of neglect to furnish the necessities of life. No other details provided in the accessible text.
A party led by Gen W L Marshall Morris Blen and Prof Robert Fletcher visits the reclamation service northern projects. They tour Shoshone Huntley Lower Yellowstone North Dakota pumping Milk River and depart to inspect Sun River St Marys Morage Mill River and Blackfoot Flathead Indian projects.
In Deer Lodge County Montana district court an order to show cause why the administrator James H. Tucker may sell real estate of Martha Tucker deceased is scheduled for July 1 at 9:99 in Anaconda court. The petition seeks authority to sell as much of the decedent s real property as necessary by private sale.
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