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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
7
Fragmentary sales pitch questions readers about independence and home ownership. The voice urges readers to consider owning property instead of working as wage earners and prompts them to call the office for more information. The draft is an incomplete ad line likely from a real estate or union-era notice.
Oregon Short Line agent M. Wilson recounts a five week Southwest journey ending in Salt Lake where a sunburn after a lake swim left him requiring a plaster cast and back care. He describes Coronado Beach tent and palm cottage scenes, hot weather up to 119 degrees, and Pioneer Day crowds bathing. He notes luck with room 13 despite superstition.
Delightful sights thrill spectators as six expert performers unveil death defying feats in the Bar num and Bailey show. Aerial bicycle acts, trained animals, and vaudeville entertainment span three rings with elephants giraffes rhinoceroses and a stageful of dancers musicians and contortionists. The three ring circus promises refined entertainment appealing to all classes and serves as a vivid learning experience for curious crowds. The acts are set to arrive in August.
The funeral of Thompson was held yesterday afternoon at Sherman and Reed's rooms with many old-time friends in attendance. Rev. S C Blackiston conducted services at the chapel and grave. Pallbearers included James A Talcott William P Gwin Silas F King Wil liam Pascoe Lou P Smith and Rod D Leggatt. Floral offerings rested on the casket. Thompson, a pioneer of the section, had lived here for more than five years and was highly respected.
A Standard interview error quoted William Scalion as paying assessment on 7,000 shares of Amalgamated stock. Scalion said that would imply about 560000 dollars in stock, but he notes the report is false. The item should read he paid assessments on 7,000 dollars worth of various stock.
City engineers face a high workload with multiple grading and sewer projects. Bickenbach’s crew surveys a storm sewer from Front street to Bow Creek, expected to take about two months unless earlier completion at the Northern Pacific depot. West side sewer plans extend from Park street south to Aluminum on Henry street, with right of way secured. Postal authority responses delay action at the federal building site. Council ordered sewer on Shields avenue to Chicago street and another on Nevada avenue from Platinum to Front street. Work on Aluminum street grading from Main street to Utah avenue is before the judiciary committee. Idaho alley storm sewer nearing completion tonight, Woolman street sewer may finish by Tuesday, sidewalks being laid citywide, and Front street petitioned for grading from Kaw to Montana street.
Pain's peerless Pompeii night show arrives July 31 to August 2 promising a colossal pyrotechnic and theatrical display. The traveling presentation operates its own train, two portable amphitheaters seating 10,000, full electric lighting, and a crew of about 400. It bills as a rare chance for smaller towns to see a production usually reserved for major cities.
In a heated Butte county session, W. D. Clark claims as much as ten million dollars worth of property escapes taxation in Silver Bow. He accuses Assessor Sullivan and deputy Russell of bias toward Heinze interests while J. H. Simpson shows Montana Ore Purchasing and Boston & Montana net earnings diverging for tax, with suggests tackling stock taxation of Amalgamated and United Copper. The debate brushes graft, county attorney delays, and potential notices to stockholders loom.
The board held hearings on Minnie Healey Cora-Rock properties and other mine sites to determine if assessed values should rise. The Butte hotel Liberty hall valuation was cut by 21000 by Assessor Sullivan. The diamond case involving Pincus was postponed due to illness, with a plan to subpoena a female detective for testimony. Chairman Clark announced a broader probe into unassessed mining stocks and property, and invited William Scalion to advise on locating untaxed assets.
Professor Odell completed a balloon ascent in light winds reaching about 2000 feet and landed unharmed in a Chinese garden after signaling the descent with a gun. He has long conducted West demonstrations with only one prior accident in Coeur d Alene when a companion died and he was hospitalised. The present day event was a complete success for the children involved.
Heavy rainstorm silenced the Woman's Club dance for the building fund. The event, planned for the evening, was halted at nine o'clock after a thunderstorm swept over Butte all night. The notice includes unrelated local ads and promotions.
An ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a harmless remedy for nervous disorders and pale conditions. It claims many cures, notes no alcohol, and invites readers to write to the Schenectady company for a frank, personalized reply about effectiveness.
A fragmented note complains of excess tea and aging leaves, with garbled guidance about grocers and rations. The readable parts indicate concern over quality and distribution, hinting at a shortage or control measure impacting shoppers. The text is unclear but centers on tea supply issues.
Information from St Paul reports the Northern Pacific reached a satisfactory agreement with machinists. They will gain a 2 percent hourly increase, applying to the west end of the line with maximum wages of 44 1/2 cents east and 37 cents west and central divisions. Firemen are negotiating for raises and new engine classes.
A grand three story colonial home to rise at Exelsior Avenue and Park Street in Butte. D. Hennessy designs a 100 by 100 foot brick residence with white stone trim, red sandstone foundation and granite entry. 18 rooms plus baths, a 32 by 48 foot gym, maple dance floor, oak floors, five tiled baths, retaining red sandstone wall, and a $40,000 cost. occupancy expected December. John D. Ryan plans a neighboring dwelling later.
Mrs Zella M Shey of Boulder died suddenly from heart failure rumored to be induced by fright after a skunk startled her in a chicken coop. She was about 18, widow of John F Sheey who died last year, with funeral plans to be announced once relatives are located. Hogan of Billings is notified as a nephew of her husband.
A church and Sunday school picnic from Mountai drew about 90 to 100 attendees on the 9:50 train. Showers kept away until departure. Contests and games followed by a featured ball game between two picked nines Rev. C. L. Bovard and Mr. Sipple. Bovards won 12 to 6 with Mr Bovard hitting the only home run.
Many friends of the veteran Butte miner accompanied the body to Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon for interment. The funeral was held at 611 North Alaska Street at the residence of his sister Mrs Dan O Brien before the procession to St Marys church where Father English officiated. Harrington collapsed on East Park street Tuesday morning.
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