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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
21
The principal branch office of the standard is at 2% ast Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422, Independent telephone 1422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Eye care ad urges glasses as the sure solution to eye trouble. It warns drugs and eye drops provide only temporary relief and promote visiting the optical department for the needed eyewear to relieve strain.
First monthly report by Loughlin J. Kelly, city meat milk and food inspector, finds most meat markets clean and cooperative, two slaughter houses fair but one unsanitary, and about one third of Silver Bow dairy farms lacking cleanliness. The inspector urges creation of a public abattoir for revenue and sanitized meat, noting 23 meat markets, 3 slaughter houses, 98 dairy farm inspections, 1 542 cows, 11 unclean milk teats, and 118 pounds of meat condemned.
A flood of brief notices from Butte covers social calls, travel plans, and business services. Names include H L Ellison, Henry Mueller, and Dr. Peter J. Sheeran with mentions of Chicago, Salt Lake, Cincinnati, Helena, Missoula, and Great Falls. Also noted are dental care by Dr. Ironsides, piano tuning by Howard Music, and a concert at the Christian church, plus upcoming dances at Pipestone Springs and golf delegations heading to Portland.
The Montana State School of Mines will hold commencement in the school gym this evening. Ten students will graduate: James Kane Murphy Lindon Thomas McFlvenny James Clarke Roach Peter Everett Peterson Ralph Stanley Clinch Arthur Adolph Zentner Charles Hugh O Connor K Floyd Shields H Duke Sultzer Charles A Tout. Associate Justice H C Smith of the supreme court will deliver the address. A faculty reception will follow.
County officials clash over emergency hospital charges as city staff deny admissions. Auditor Prendergast ordered nonpayment of the county share, sparking a dispute with Mayor Duncan and Commissioners. If unresolved, court action seems likely.
County Treasurer Shovlin began redeeming school district bonds yesterday with about 15 of the $1,000 bonds presented. Issued in 1901 for $100,000 at 4 percent, they were payable in 1921 but redeemed now. Redemption fund totaled about $130,000, and interest had been stopped after a prior call.
Articles of incorporation for the Interstate Lumber Company were filed for record with the county clerk yesterday. The capital is $500,000 in shares of $100 each, with W. M. Tuohy, D. E. Swinehart, J. D. Slemons, A. T. Morgan and C. F. Kelley serving as incorporators and directors.
The famous Potosi Springs near Pony are open for the season under new management with sixteen well furnished rooms, good table, baths and fishing near the hotel. Also noting Hennessy store big sale tomorrow selling men's socks in many varieties at low prices, starting at 9 o'clock.
The funeral for Genevieve Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith, will be held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the family residence, 21 South Montana Street. The Rev. George D. Wolfe will conduct the services. The late Mrs. Marie Oldendorff will also be honored with a service at Richards' funeral chapel at 2:30 p.m. today, with the Rev. E. J. Groeneveld officiating.
Dr Dodd offers free glasses fitting at Harbour Block this month. The service promises no charge for assessment and trial fitting, with consultations available to all residents in the area.
Miss Myrtle Brown daughter of George Brown wed Karl De Witte Pratt at the Brown home in Moulton Heights Walkerville officiated by Rev C Blackiston. About 59 guests attended with reception and bouquet toss. couple to honeymoon in Los Angeles then reside in the Brown home Miss Pratt a social figure of Butte and daughter of George R Brown.
William Fay was elected president of the Butte Mill and Smelter Men's union for six months, defeating Harry Secher 131 to 73. W H Tripp became vice president, A Fluent re-elected secretary-treasurer, F Williams re-elected walking delegate, with delegates to the Western Federation of Miners chosen amid a crowded field. Voting lasted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and was counted after 11 p.m. with judges W L Wookey, Eli Lambert and J W Scott officiating.
Two owls at Columbia gardens fought yesterday with fatal result. The smaller bird delivered a hooked beak wound to the neck of the larger rival, killing it while attendants note long standing bad blood and prior minor skirmishes. The survivor is featherless and uninjured otherwise.
Della Pringle and her company deliver a high class Faust at the Family this week. Noting Pringle's 15 year Marguerite portrayal in Waust companies, the cast including Arthur Matthews and Frances Searth earns strong praise for polish and performance. Next week features What Happened to Jones, a side splitting comedy promised to delight with a Sunday matinee.
Harry Lee was brought to the county jail yesterday to await county attorney action after being charged by police with theft. He is accused of using a clove trick on McCallum, who stood on a corner waiting for a car, then distracted him with a claim about his disarranged necktie and stole McCallum's sparkler.
An audience filled the Woman's club as Miss Grace Bourret presented her younger pupils with notable technique. Local talent assisted including the Stevens Glee club and mezzo soprano Mrs Richard Calloway. The chorus rendered three numbers and the sailors chorus drew special applause.
F G Blair of Livingston spent yesterday in Butte. Born to Mr and Mrs Michael Bolton a daughter at 1612 Third Street Walkerville.
John P. Rounds, assistant city clerk, resigned yesterday to pursue other business. Ray Smith, brother of Assistant City Treasurer Clarence C. Smith, succeeded him in the role.
Clarence J. Gerald testified that state claims he paid bribes to former Chief Charles W. Wappenstein to operate illicit houses. He said payments ranged from 600 to 800 dollars monthly, at 19 dollars per girl in the houses.
Reports from the Southern Pacific of Mexico offices say after slight clashes between insurrectos and federals near Culoacan, the capital of Sinoloa, on Tuesday and Wednesday, conditions near Tucson remain quiet today. No details of fighting are provided and the incident is described as not serious.
The world conference of the Church of the Brethren met in St Joseph with about 15 000 members expected Sunday. Sessions run through June 10. D M Garven of Trotwood Ohio was elected moderator to preside at the conference.
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