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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
7
Luteys Store closes for Miners' union day holiday and promises reopening with money-saving bargains. Prominent offers include cheap tea at 30 to 60 cents per pound and discounts of 5 to 15 percent on 5 and 10 pound lots, with specials by the chest.
Five mining companies filed annual reports ending June 1, 1955, with gross yields and rising net earnings except Trenton which sank after a long Gagnon mine shutdown. Washoe reinvested profits, no net earnings reported. totals include ore tonnage, costs of mining, freight, reduction, and improvements across Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Anaconda Parrot Trenton Washoe.
In Judge McClernan s court Jennie Armitage and attorney Frank D Lingenfelter faced a divorce suit against Harry Armitage but the summons lacked plaintiff allegations, the judge dismissed the complaint, and a new filing followed after a 20 day answer period. The issue centers on a failed action and procedural flaws. A separate note mentions a Women s Christian Temperance Union meeting at Mrs Curran s home and a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern rail promotion to Asbury Park. The remains of Claude Billings were shipped to Utah for interment escorted by Gilbert Brengerson.
Butte prepares for a miners union day holiday with all public offices closed and mine work paused except for essential maintenance. A parade runs north on Main Street ending at the theater for speeches by Con F Kelley and Peter Breen, followed by a musical program and an evening ball at miners union hall. The event features a grand marshal and numerous labor and city officials in a formal procession.
A June 13 holiday event at Gregson Springs features music from the Montana State band, dancing, foot races, and various games. Visitors can enjoy outdoor swimming in a 400 by 300 foot pond, a new lunch stand, and a 100 by 60 plunge bath. A tournament whist party by L. A. A. O. Heat L O G is scheduled for June 15 with 2 cent admission.
Judge McClernan set a jury for tomorrow to hear cases including Swetland v Weyerhorst over the West Galena street block. Andrew W Corry appointed receiver with 3000 bond after tenants unpaid and thefts left property damaged. Perse v Perse vich divorce granted Maggie Persevich, man from Butte testified she deceived him. Persevich cannot speak English.
Special Dispatch from Lewistown reports that nearly all land in the Kendall oil zone is claimed. The Queen Mining Company, owner of the Bullard property where the original discovery was made, plans a new hole to map oil extent while continuing diamond drill ore explorations. Belief in substantial oil quantity grows. many previously cautious buyers are investing as tests proceed.
Lewistown reports I F David sues the New Mines Sapphire Syndicate at Yogo in district court alleging mine discharge ditch pollutes the Judith River above an irrigation intake, harming crops. He seeks 2000 dollars in damages and a restraining injunction against further waste entering the river.
Special Dispatch reports J F Kilby of Cleveland Charles Butcher and E R Griin of Denver visiting Billings to select a site for the local beet sugar factory. Farm land values have surged as the project nears decisions. A farmer offered land at 50 per acre in March but requested 170 per acre after the site was under consideration.
Edward W. Carroll was arrested on a complaint by his wife Sarah Carroll for disturbance of the peace. After a hearing, Jn Fraser discharged him. Mrs. Carroll sues for divorce claiming he visits her against her will.
Red Lodge Carbon circle of Women of Woodcraft holds a social session in Billings Tuesday evening with a large delegation traveling by train from Red Lodge.
Sacred Heart school closes with a multi-scene program titled Floral Queen featuring 12 graduates led by James J. Gleason and Catherine L. Tripp. The performance includes choruses, solos, a flower pageant, an oratorical contest, and the crowning of Charity as queen amid songs, a Farce, and diplomas plus awards by Rev. J. J. Callahan.
Special Dispatch reports in Billings on June 12 that Thomas Shevlin and Dr Gerhart judged a person insane and ordered transfer to Warm Springs as a private patient. Simultaneously, an exodus of Billings teachers began Saturday, heading to eastern states and the Portland exposition.
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