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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
19
A catalog note describes Busch Prism Binoculars with six to twelve power, offering a large field of view and uniform illumination. The six and nine power models sell for 45 dollars, and the twelve for 65 dollars, with other field glasses priced from 11 to 25 dollars.
A flood of travelions and resident milestones fills Butte society pages. Names include J. E. Tait dentist, Tait at 497 Phoenix, H. W. Jones of Kendall at the W. H. Meyers in Dillon, and J. M. Twinborne of Basin visiting the Finten while C. E. Beckwith travels from Bitter Root. Also listed are births, moves, and hotel stays from Finlen to Thornton with multiple guests and new arrivals.
James Byrnes a 37 year old Butte resident was killed by a fast train while walking to camp on the Gold Creek line. He leaves two brothers in Butte and had worked as a teamster on a grading contract for his brother in law J F Lee. Funeral at 8:30 at his brother in law’s home before a requiem at St Patrick's.
Ten men are asked where the best place to buy clothes is and the replies hint at shop choices, prices, and style tips. The survey reflects shopper opinions and popular brands mentioned by respondents.
Andrew Scanlan, who died in the city jail Monday, will be accorded a funeral this morning at 11 o'clock. The service begins at Sherman & Reed's chapel then proceeds to Sacred Heart church for a mass of requiem. Friends will accompany the body aboard a southbound Short Line train to the zoo for escort.
Mayor Corby names six officers to the Butte police force. Ed O'Donnell and J. J. Murphy remain from the old force, Thomas Wilson and James Larkin join as new members, with William Yutz and W. J. McCarthy completing the appointments. Yutz had prior service but was dropped two years ago.
In a district court hearing Judge Lynch heard Augusta Young Scott vs Isaac Scott alias Innocent Scottini. The case for separate maintenance was dismissed with no prejudice. Forestell, for the plaintiff, said hostilities had ceased and all orders may be dismissed. Scott valued at about $15 000 and wife about $19 000. She claimed no funds having transferred assets to daughter. Plaintiff sued in forma pauperis, later tied to a libel suit by Hannah Harkins for 10 000 dollars.
Denver famed tenpin bowler Whitney locates with Oregon Short Line in Butte and aims for a Monday match against J. S. McKinley at Thornton alleys. His perfect 300 came in Denver last month after a 299 game a week earlier.
The judiciary committee presents two reports on extending the street railway ore hauling franchise to Clark reduction works. The expired franchise operated without renewal. proposed renewal sets five year term, royalty unchanged at one cent per ton. Alderman Cohen opposes fixed terms and seeks revocable rights. minority report favors no set limit.
At a recent Butte school board meeting Superintendent Young announced he has all data on selecting a new high school principal to replace H M Hart. The teachers committee will meet tonight to discuss his report as most board members attend. Also reported, Emerson school sustained about 100 in damage from a Saturday lightning strike, including damage to the flagstaff shingles and plaster, with costs covered by insurance. The building committee, citing high bids for Harrison school at Pittsmont, approved hiring by day’s labor rather than contract.
Harry Wood visiting Butte with Rev. F A Agar as the state doubles champion. From Great Falls he reports strong local interest as teams prepare to challenge D D McLaughlin of Butte. Also notes death and funeral notices plus local business classified items.
The St John the Baptist society picnic in Anaconda today features a city rivalry ball game with a $100 purse for the winners. About 250 enthusiasts from Butte are expected to attend. lineup includes F Rivet catcher V Picard F Pickard pitches A St George first base J Rivet second base F Picard third base A Dube shortstop H A Maillet right field P St George left field J B Provincial center field J Tremblay sub J Tremblay captain, E W Pickard manager.
The Davidson Grocery company will allocate a portion of its main warehouse for rent after August. Parties seeking storage space are advised to call early to secure space and arrangements.
Only one week remains at Mayer's 22 West Park for half price on cut glass and hand painted china. Stock is running low with berry bowls celery balls bonbon dishes puff boxes and various china pieces left at half price. Remaining items include salad bowls creamer and sugar sets chocolate sets crackers bowls vases and plates. New stock includes handbags snake chains bracelets and Nethersole and jointed bracelets.
A Bozeman Montana letter details Electro-Vigor as the power behind digestion, blood formation, and bodily prowess, claiming drugs lack nourishment and electricity can cure nervousness rheumatism and lumbago. The writer asserts personal cure and urges readers to try the treatment.
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