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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1913

Page

2

Red Men Challenge Independents With $150 Side Bet

Barney Leonard, manager of the Red Men baseball team, challenged the Independents to a game at Washoe park next Sunday with a $150 side bet. Leonard said $50 must be posted today as forfeit for non appearance and blamed a missed prior game on misunderstanding. He urged the Independents to accept the wager and settle the dispute on the field.

Barney Leonard The Red Men Independents Washoe Park Leonard Red

School district 10 invites sealed coal bids for next year

Notices hereby given by the trustees of school district No. 10 that sealed bids for supplying the Anaconda public school with coal for the ensuing school year will be received at my office in the high school building up to p m on Aug. 6, 1913. By order of board, July 19, 1913. FLORENCE N. COLE, Clerk of School District No. 10.

Anaconda Florence N. Cole

Referendum on Anaconda Mill and Smelter Union Lease

To Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's union No 117 a referendum vote will be held Friday July 25 1913 to decide leasing the corner store of the A O H building for five years for office and lodge use. Voting from 8 am to 7 pm members bring cards. J B Rankin President J J Gilmore Secretary-Advisor.

Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's Union J. B. Rankin J. J. Gilmore Advy

Oro Fino and Southern Cross Mines Rapidly Grow in Anaconda Area

Ore Fino assays run 15 to 20 dollars per ton with many samples higher as the strike on the 20-foot level expands. Southern Cross output rises from 100 to 150 tons daily by October first, with 500-foot level work and about 100 men at the site. The mining camp enlarges into a small city with bunkhouses, boarding house, stores, and new residences shaping Georgetown’s district.

Charles Bostrom Oro Fino Southern Cross Georgetown

Local Notes and Advertisements Highlight City Ventures

A Busy day brings visitors to Butte and Anaconda with addresses and listings for sales, housing, and events. Miss Violet Goddard and Urbana Shabel visit friends while others travel to Great Falls Denver Lyon Kan Garfield Utah and Deer Lodge. A marriage license issued for Jolovicia and Karlovich as Georgetown hall hosts dancing on Sunday July 27.

Numerous Travels and Local Notices From Anaconda

A parade of social and official notes from Anaconda includes W H Trippet on official business, Alma Sparrow returning from Missoula, J E Clifford on a state trip, and Carl Sparrow hosting picnics at Washoe Park. Visitors arrive from New York Chicago Iowa and Kansas, with several property transfers and a lodge meeting announced. travel and social engagements fill the day.

Twenty Goes to Lady Who Rides This Mule at Ansonia

At the ladies matinee Mrs Happy Harrison offers a $20 gold piece to any lady rider of her mule Dynamite as part of the Ansonia theater program. The act was delayed by train connections yet promises audience participation alongside a two reel Selig feature A Wild Ride about life in South Africa, and vaudeville acts The Orpheus Duo and Pa Says.

Ansonia Theater Happy Harrison South Africa Orpheus

Anaconda High School 1912 Grads Hold Washoe Park Reunion

At Washoe Park last evening the 1912 graduating class of Anaconda High School held their first reunion. They shared stories from school days and enjoyed a fine lunch prepared by Earl Conley and Tim Kiely. Har old Hayes and Joe Kelly entertained the group. Alumni present included Lewis Clucas, Pete Curley, Murray Flint, Earl Conley, Law Risken, Tim Kiely, Wilbur Beal and Ira Stagg.

Washoe Park Anaconda

Public thanks for kindness during illness and death

The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. Ella Todorovitch. Nicholas Todorovitch and children, John F. Housman.

Ella Todorovitch Nicholas Todorovitch John F, Housman Advy

Call for Bids for City Hall Roof and Rooms Painting

City of Anaconda invites bids by 6 pm August 4 1913 for painting the roof tower and main floor rooms of city hall and kalse mining rooms. Bids must follow plans on file with the city clerk. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. M J Kelly City Clerk Ady.

City of

Souvenir Presented to Spanish War Veterans

The Anaconda camp of Spanish War Veterans received from the United States Navy a plate souvenir carved from the old battleship Maine. It features the national shield and a depiction of the Maine sinking with the inscription In memoriam of the U S S Maine destroyed in Havana harbor Feb. 15 1898. Its future display location, either in the Hearst Free library or the veterans lodge, will be decided later.

Anaconda United States Navy Maine U. S Havana Harbor Hearst Free Library Veterans

Sewall's Car Plunges 49 Feet Off Embankment

On returning to Anaconda last evening K P Mathewson said Jonathan Sewall, whose car went off a high embankment about 20 miles south of Kalispell, is awaiting repair parts and will travel by motor once received. The machine plunged 49 feet along the lakeside, battering it severely but the occupants escaped serious injury by a miracle.

Anaconda K. P. Mathewson Jonathan Sewall Kalispell

At the Reel features Princess Neta and Lieutenant Griffin

Princess Neta and Lieutenant Griffin wowed large audiences with sharp shooting and clever stage work. The pair, noted as the best woman shooter and a skilled Indian singer, perform again tonight and tomorrow. The Spirit of the Flag depicts a Spanish American War love story with strong photography and The Animated Weekly is praised.

Princess Neta Griffin Ada

Bulgarians cause trouble near Silverlake camp

Deputy sheriffs Denny Bonner and John Colick responded to a call about Bulgarians at a Silverlake camp fighting. The scene was peaceful upon arrival and no arrests were made. One man reportedly threatened to kill another and factional strife loomed. Some men went to town seeking warrants, but County Attorney Stewart was absent. They planned to return in a few days to pursue arrests.

Denny Bonner John Colick Silverlake Stewart

Concert by Professor Olson at Imperial theater August 1

Professor Olson of Butte will give a concert at the Imperial theater Aug. 1 with Mrs. R. S. Tolan in charge. Local talent assists as ten girls rehearse daily to dance the Highland Fling. Admission 50c and 25c. Olson plans to teach violin in Anaconda.

Olson Butte Imperial Theater R. S. Tolan

Police Court Orders Exile for Howard Scott and Mrs Walker

Howard Scott and Mrs. Frank Walker were held in police court before Judge Sanderson. Scott received six hours to leave town or face 60 days in jail, while Walker was fined 15 dollars in connection with the case. Officer Donovan arrested them Wednesday night to avert a fight or elopement.

Howard Scott Sanderson Frank Walker Scott Donovan

Fire at Main Street Home Ends Quickly

A tire fire broke out yesterday afternoon at 610 Main Street in the residence of W. B. May. Mrs. May used a garden hose to extinguish the flames before the fire department arrived. Authorities believe the blaze was started by local juveniles with matches.

W. B. May Main Street

Beadle’s rousing stick used to wake church sleepers

A Glasgow News report recalls a Church of the early nineteenth century practice of awakening drowsy worshippers. Betty Finch, described as a masculine figure, served at Holy Trinity Warrington with a long fishing rod fashioned stick and a bob at the end to nudge sleepers during services.

Betty Finch Holy Trinity Church Warrington

Deer Lodge Best Roads Says Mathewson After Kalispell Visit

Montana State Automobile Association president KE P Mathewson returned from the Good Roads congress in Kalispell reporting Deer Lodge county roads as the best in the state. He cited missed sign posts, praised Kalispell Missoula and Glacier Park trips, and noted plans for state and intercounty highway improvements with anticipated state aid and renewed funding after an unconstitutional license law.

KE. P. Mathewson Montana State Automobile Association Good Roads Congress Kalispell Helena Anaconda Mr. Mathewson Missoula Bitter Root Deer Lodge County Granite County Lawrence Enos American Automobile Association A. G. Batchelder Glacier Great Falls Deer Lodge Cascade Flathead Conrad Butte Intermountain Congress Intermountain Congress State Highway Commission

Escaped Girl Arrested in Helena Return to Detention Home

Edna Lafferty who escaped from the Good Shepherd detention home at Helena was recaptured yesterday by Sheriff Myles Kelly. Deputy State Humane Officer P. J. Gilligan summoned by telephone escorted her back to Helena on the evening train.

Edna Lafferty Good Shepherd Helena Myles Kelly P. J. Gilligan

Plant Juice praised by local family in Butte ad

Mr and Mrs Sol Grady of 700 Alder Street report relief from kidney trouble rheumatism and general debility after using Plant Juice They claim the one bottle impressed them and plan to continue The advertisement says Plant Juice cleanses the system improves liver action relieves indigestion headaches and neuralgia and lists Smith drug Store Anaconda and Newbro drug store Butte as sellers.

Sol Grady Alder Street Grady Smith Drug Store Anaconda Newbro Drug Butte Advy

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