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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
19
Partial lines list telephony rates and contact details including a principal branch, a 2 percent rate, and Stand Butte references. The text reads as a clipped telegraphic notice with phone numbers and applications, lacking full context.
Verse reflects aging readers and nostalgia for former faces. An editor notes eyes grow worse with time and urges scientific eye exams offered free, with affordable glasses. Delays risk worsening vision as age advances.
Various notices of departures and trips from Butte residents and visitors. Entries include Miss Rose Logan leaving for Seattle, J J Malley to O'Neill Nebraska, Mrs Edward Williams to New York, H1 C Smith to Seattle, Miss Leon Hanrathy to Leavenworth, Tom Church to Stockton, and Michael J O’Brien to Gilmore Idaho. Also arrivals and local notices about dental services, banking, baggage checking, and July Blue Book at Po. O. stand.
The 1912 senior class at Butte High School held a program in the big assembly room with President Sullivan addressing the class and the class prophecy. A mock damage suit against the faculty provided humor as seniors acted as teachers. The program included poetry, history, and the class will, with plans for Yale play, prom, and diplomas to close their high school career.
Three Finns and a Finnish woman left Butte for Ukiah to establish a cooperative colony on 78 acre plots near the coast, 10 miles from San Francisco. Fifteen thousand dollars paid toward land to be worked in common, with profits pooled and divided by company directors. Sixteen men and one woman, plus an equal number of children, will move when plans are ready. first harvest expected late fall.
Physicians stated Charles Innes killed himself by choking on chloroform fumes in his Lynch block room. They explained a strong mind can resist such attempts, noting the undisturbed bed and towel. Brother John Innes of Lynnville and sister Isabelle Innes of Winnipeg wired about the body. coroner ruled no inquest needed.
The Standard offers an 8 by 5 foot wool bunting flag with 48 stars to subscribers paying $10 in advance or a year's subscription. Flags are well made and durable. Mail and city subscribers receive the flag on payment. June 14 marks Flag Day. own a flag this year.
Mrs Janie J Caddy wife of John Caddy died after a short illness at their home 133 West Pacific street aged 32. Surviving are husband and son, father and mother Mr and Mrs John Jory of Centerville, five sisters Mrs J H Granville Mrs William Squires Misses Bessie Nellie and Flossie Jory.
Fire in the framework of a partially completed building at Wyoming and Broadway sparked a department run with little damage. The origin was unknown. The Oxford hotel chimney burned out moments later with no damage. A burning shock near the Arizona street station caused a third run.
A Salt Lake telegram states Mrs Thomas A Carney of this city underwent an appendectomy in a Salt Lake hospital and the operation appears successful. Her condition is described as very favorable thus far. Mrs Carney was formerly Miss Maud Nissler of this city.
Ned McGillivray of 537 West Broadway faces a failure to provide charge from the county attorney on a complaint by his wife Katherine. He allegedly left the city shortly after the birth of their child.
The Clothery announces a storewide sale on all suits including plain blacks and blues. Customers urged to shop early while the promotion lasts at 31 North Main with Finlen breakfast served 7 to 9:30 am.
Miners Savings Bank and Trust Company 45 West Park Butte offers trust and executor services with wills drawn free and confidential interviews. Monitor lodge No 3 A F and A M meets at the Masons temple Butte at 1 p.m. Wednesday the 5th to attend the funeral of Brother Thomas Rich.
Coeur d Alene Idaho June 3 Idaho will send eight delegates to the democratic national convention instructed for Champ Clark The report of the resolutions committee supports Gov Hawley and condemns republican resource policies The delegates urged to secure a plat form plank allowing water project payments in five annual installments The Dubois and anti Dubois factions reached concessions with Frank L Moore named chairman and Champ Clark instruction as a main demand
Miss Grace Crunnican sails for a six week visit to Portland and coast cities with her parents in West Park. W H Merriman departs for Billings to confer with J M Hannaford on railroad matters. Amariah class at First Baptist plans an evening meeting at 957 West Broadway inviting friends. A group of visiting business men includes Henry Drennan Billings Adam Witkin and James Hunter Roundup J R Montgomery Seattle E W Davis Black Diamond and A G Gor.
A list names Thomas Gibson of Cheyenne, John R. Lawson of Denver, c. A. Middleton of Salt Lake, Paul J. Paulsen of Rock Springs, and Thomas Gibson from Sheridan as figures cited in the article.
Walter Hobart of Hillsboro California wagers $69 that he can walk a flight of 16 stairs on his hands within a week to settle a bet with Henry Z. Scott president of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company. He has already climbed six steps on a trial and was bruised in a fall but plans to win.
The Northwest development special train from the Twin Cities arrived in Great Falls en route to Seattle for a development congress. Delegates, led by Great Northern President Hill, toured the city, attended a luncheon, and were hosted by the board of commerce. Helena delegates joined here. Governor Norris to meet in Spokane. The train continued west after 10 PM with short stops at Havre and other points.
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