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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
3
The funeral for Peter Staffanson will be held today at 3 p.m. at the family residence on Lost Creek. The service is planned by the Staffanson family with attendance limited to relatives and close friends.
Pupils at St Pauls parish school rehearse daily for the closing program next Monday evening. They perform Every soul and the Land of the Sunrise Sea by J I HI O Connor, a new operetta never produced in these parks.
Urieh was arrested by Chief of Police O'Brien with three lap robes in possession. He planned to sell two robes to Chauncey Beall, who warned him to come later. One robe came from County Attorney Tom Stewart’s car, and another from Mr. Stewart. Urich, recently released after a garage burglary sentence, refused to say the source of the third robe.
At The Reel the feature The Rise of Oliver 174 opened last night as the picture on the new bi this playhouse. The two big reels proved one of the greatest outputs by the all star Imp company. When Love Was Young and His Awful Daughter were Ge comedy pictures delivering strong laughs. Jean Berugere gave a notable female impersonation with rapid changes. The program was excellent from start to finish and will be repeated tonight.
Altention contractors bids for construction of the Elts building at 10 Main street Anaconda Mont due noon July 1913 at the electric light and railway company office. Plans and specs may be seen at the ANACONDA ELK S BUILDING GO. W E Coleman secretary Adv. Also an unrelated ad notes suits for sale at 506 East Park with low prices.
Rochester New York hosts the national Elks convention week starting July 7. Past Exalted Ruler Rod Williams received the official program with train timetables from the West. Seattle and San Francisco seek the 1913 roll while Rochester outlines a packed agenda of parades concerts baseball tours and lodge sessions.
Transportation will be provided for a day of excursions from Rochester to Ontarlo Boxeh Glew Haven Newport Sea Breeze Ontario Beach and many more nearby lakes and towns. The program includes baseball Rochester versus Buffalo and a grand ball at the New York Armory with trips across Lake Ontario to Cobourg and Toronto.
City notices mix with ads and social items. Charles Vesther visited Butte yesterday while Miss Flavel Carey of Butte visits Miss Jennie Quye here. Mrs J F Brenton returned from a visit to Anaconda and Ralston. Fresh green peas and other goods appear in local listings.
Bids will be received by the city clerk of Anaconda until 6 p.m. July 7 1918 for the construction and material of a concrete sidewalk on the south west and north sides of the city common. Bids must meet plan and specifications on file at the city clerk’s office. The city council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. M. J. Kelty city clerk.
A chaotic mix of small ads and notices from Copper City and surrounding areas highlights councilions, sales, personal visits, and upcoming events. The items mention a special sale for children, a nine-room modern house for sale, a parole officer, a funeral in Georgetown, and multiple visits and travel plans among residents and travelers.
Washington reports Attorney General McHeynolda seeks more information to decide if the decree dissolving the Standard Oil trust was violated and whether contempt of court or grand jury actions are warranted. Investigators assess whether former subsidiaries restrain competition or fix prices amid rising oil costs.
Women suffragists, energized by summer heat, plan a large march from New York to Washington to push for passage of the national amendment. The event aims to capitalize on the Senate committee's favorable suffrage report and gather supporters from across the country.
Electric engines arrive to replace steam on the Anaconda and Butte routes. Two locomotives now operate the high line with 2,400 volt direct current, replacing worn carbon brushes and enabling eight trips per day. New brushes will finish the locomotive outfit, allowing all eight engines in service. Trials show electric units cut round trip time to 45 minutes, haul 20 ore cars versus 16 by steam, and travel Durant to Anaconda in 17 minutes during light runs. The fleet weighs 74 tons, with deep yellow paint, and will be wired for night service. two months may pass before full passenger operations begin pending track completion from Durant to Butte.
Berlin June 17 The day of the people marked the 25 years reign of Emperor William with allied rulers and German city republics presenting to the emperor. Royals arrived overnight and met the prince regent of Bavaria who praised the emperor as a peace advocate and builder of power. A ship-shaped centerpiece symbolized unity of the German rivers as potential tribute.
Dispatches from Kobe report the arrival of Ermilla Aguinalde’s son, a former Filipino revolutionary figure, who is said to be headed to the Philippines. In Kobe he met several Japanese officials as speculation grows that the mission relates to Philippine independence efforts.
Monticello New York June 1 Mrs Wolfe of Ferndale Sullivan county attempted to kill her son and caused a blaze on an oil stove. Fire destroyed 12 business houses and three dwellings including the Wolfe home with losses estimated at 104000 dollars.
Special Dispatch from Washington reports the Senate approved all of Senator Myers amendments to the Indian appropriation bill. The plenary action includes boosting the provision for reclamation of Pintead lands from 176000 to 850000 dollars.
Miss Svalan Perry of 4124 South Matin street Butte endorses Plant Julie and Its Wonderful record. She says Plant Juice relieved her stomach trouble and nerve issues after years of suffering, recommends it to friends, and notes many others in Anaconda feel the same. Smith's drug store offers it with money back guarantee if it fails.
Investment notice for Georgetown Gold Mining Co offering shares at 10 cents. Claims span 34 acres between Southern Croza and Cable mines, in Georgetown. Stock sold direct through secretary James Pringle, with patents pending on the group. Partial payments allowed with monthly balance, room 12 Durston Building, Anaconda.
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