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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
19
Butte readers are informed that advertising rates depend on application. The notice lists contact points at 2 percent East Broadway and the Independent office at 1422 with telephone 422 for rate details and submissions.
Stated expert opinion places Montana sapphires as top in class with blue hues from light to deep. Prices vary from $20 to $350 per stone, depending on carat weight and color. Large purchases from producers showcase 1 to 2 carat stones. hardness near diamond, durable brilliance. Customers may buy loose stones and choose mounting style.
A crowded page of local arrivals and visitors in Butte. Names from Helena, Bozeman, Anaconda, Deer Lodge, and Whitehall appear, including Mrs. J. Story, Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt, and J. G. Brown, with notes on travels, guests at local inns, and upcoming events such as shopping sales, a line in the Regal shoe closing, and trips to Gregson springs. A telegram from Spokane reports a sister-in-law's condition after surgery.
Butte bidders Fred A. Henderson and John Wy man appeal to the State Board of Prison Commissioners after supreme court mandamus proceedings. They urge the board to determine the lowest and best bid and proceed with contract use of their guarantee while criticizing Conley and McTague's inventory and lease terms. They claim the board has not yet assumed prison control or awarded a wardenship and urge a conditional merit ruling per the court decision.
The Silver Bow Democratic club opened headquarters in the Butte Mining Stock Exchange building at 43 North Main, with a banner over the entrance. The large rooms will host regular meetings, the next on Friday August 14, and maps of precinct lines are available to help voters identify their precinct. A secretary plans to be present after 1:30 PM each evening to welcome visitors as campaign preparations continue.
Roscoe Loch faces first degree assault charges for threatening Patrick Shea with a revolver as Justice Patrick Collis presides. Daniel Mires is accused of creating a disturbance at the Paris saloon. the case sent to justice court from the county attorney’s office this morning. Michael Buckley accused of touching at the race track. a sheepshearer named Rohan testified, Tobbing him of a big roll. case dismissed for lack of evidence. Thomas Carter’s alleged partner’s case continued. Frank German, surprised by undersheriff Bailey while sacking the Lavell home, is charged with burglary in a county attorney’s complaint sent to John Hunter’s justice court.
Larry Duggan returned yesterday from a trip through the Salmon river country of Idaho. He journeyed overland from Red Rock across the range to the old mining town, probably farther from the railroad than any other county seat in the Northwest. He visited mines in the region and inspected the resources of Lemht county. Great reduction for 4 few days on children's coats. 15 East Granite: Butte.
The burial of George B. Radovich followed a Sunday shooting in Nine Mile, with a large procession led by the Eagles band from 328 East Broadway to the Greek church and Mount Moriah cemetery. Servian and Eagle societies filled the line, paying tribute through services, floral tributes, and a police cortege.
Yesterday in Butte a blistering heat wave pushed the thermometer to 99 degrees in the shade, with sun exposure hotter by ten degrees. Weather Man Wharton noted a brief cool spell earlier. evening brought relief as the air cooled. At Jerry Mullins on North Main Street draft options included 10 cent ales and imported spirits.
A sparse notice promises a reward of 100 dollars to any person who can prove an honest cleaning arrangement. It mentions monthly charges of 1.50 and a yearly plan, with pay terms tied to shortest guaranteed rates, and references a Mayer brand as a potential vendor.
Jessie T. Dunn testifies in a district court divorce filing against Thomas Dunn alleging cruelty since last April. She says he called her indecent, accused her of unchastity in front of family, and drove her from home after an assault. The couple married January 31, 18%, at Butte and have several children. Dunn seeks only divorce for desertion after a three month marriage. Also, Robert Mestars seeks divorce from Mae Adams Mestary, married Memphis in April 1907, with desertion in July and claims she squandered money and lives in Memphis leading a dissolute life.
Great Falls July 30 wool prices rose with two clips at 17½ cents and a range from 14½ to 17½ cents. Damaged waterlogged wool sold for 9½ cents. Buyers included Buchanan Bros, G A Lamb, Porter, FB, J Gallagher, Bateman, McConkey, and Lena Stocklin. Several lots sold to firms like Dow, Crimmins & Pierce, Ryder, Hecht Liebman, Justice Bateman, Dewey Gould, Howes, and others. bids accepted, future clips expected.
Special dispatch from Bozeman reports day laborers on the Main street paying contract striking for higher wages. They believed they would receive 2.50 per day but contractors told them the eight hour limit was 3.35. The dispute stems from the city paying its men 2.59 per day, a schedule in use for some years.
Special dispatch from Hamilton Montana notes Bitter Root property sales led by C. E. Stickley of Purcell Oklahoma buying the William Shovel place for 9000 dollars, residence and barn included. Visitors arrive from Missoula Minneapolis and Wallace. Bishop Carroll to lead Catholic mass and confirmation in Hamilton. Local officials, real estate talks, and town movements pepper the column with brief notices of residents and guests.
July 30 report says members of the Irish American Athletic Club visiting Ireland were greeted spontaneously by thousands at the station. Parliaments member Joseph Devin noted similar welcomes in Treid. The Gaelic Athletic Association deemed an athletics meet with Americans illegal, drawing broad condemnation. James J. Hayes passed through Dublin en route to Nenagin, Tipperary, preparations underway to greet Marathon winner.
Bid up to September 1 1908 for the sale of a block of land 400 by 400 feet and adjoining sections 38 1 2 including cemetery purposes and mineral rights. The sale reserves mining rights and is under the Washoe Copper Company of Butte Montana with details available from the secretary.
Bozeman lodge No 463 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks plans a strong turnout for the state convention in August. At a recent meeting a plan was approved to bring the Ladies Imperial Band and at least two Pullman sleepers, with over half of attendees pledging to attend. Julius Wiegenstein to conduct services at 9:30 AM at 1020 West Granite. Remains of Madara Robs endertaing held at Was Parlors awaiting transport from Edmonton.
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