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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
21
Wharton recounts the origins of the annual state fair addressed to Mr. Clark, describing how the event started and evolved over time. The piece emphasizes historical context and community involvement within the fair’s early days.
Frank Boucher reports in a letter from Europe that wife and daughter Hallie witnessed the Oberammergau passion play with 650 actors and 6000 in attendance. The enclosed theater, extended scenery, and superb Mary portrayal impressed them. they travel through Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Paris, returning to Butte by October 12.
Legal wrangle surrounding Caledonia Street between Alabama and Excelsior as Kempers seek to bar city access near the Belcher mine. Judge Lynch approval yields a temporary injunction maintaining status quo while the case proceeds, with public use guaranteed.
The Empire theater programme presents Aunt Phoebe's Southern Mome with the Hendersons, noted for strong voices in southern songs. The Leilé Trio perform acrobatics and trapeze acts. Pearl Lester charms audiences with songs and costume changes. Moving pictures and illustrated song are featured. A complete programme change is planned for tomorrow evening with the Witters, Claus and Radcliffe, and the Wade Sisters in new acts.
George M Cornwall editor of the Timberman and his son are in the city after attending a Helena convention. They toured the town yesterday in an automobile trip arranged by W W Dunks manager of the Western Lumber company.
A historical ad copy touts Medical Sasso oil as an incomparable regulator of digestive functions and notes availability at Lisa Cash Grocery Company and at druggists.
Clerke's at 125 North Main street undergoes front remodeling as carpenters work. Suits up to 25 dollars drop to 15 dollars while those from 27 to 35 dollars sell for 19.75 dollars, offering bargains during the disruption.
Clarence E. Blewett age 23 and Miss Georgia Winecoop age 20 were married yesterday by Rev. W. C. Shippen at Mrs. Elizabeth Blewett's home in Silver Bow park. Both residents of Butte with Blewett born in Austin Minnesota. Attendants included Mrs. Charles Joyce and Alexander Blewett. The Silver Bow National Bank Savings Department offers 4 percent interest under national supervision.
James A. Sanders, secretary of the Montana Pioneers, is in town with friends and notes that Paris S. Pfouts, a brother of W. G. Pfouts, chaired the vigilante committee at Virginia City. Pfouts helped promote law and order in the early days.
Billie Mountain received 35 days in the county jail to sober up after a prolonged spree and delirium spells. Frank Sims faced 90 days and 90 minutes to leave town for vagrancy. Ruth Spencer forfeited a $15 bond for absence in the restricted district. Jack Handy appealed his case tied to rival club troubles. Dores, charged with drunkenness, received a good lecture in lieu of punishment. Pat McCann and Fionie Sullivan were given similar light sentences.
The South Butte Woman's Christian Temperance union meets this afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Lilly's 820 West Galena street. Members with silver or gold medals to join Twin Bridges July 4 contests are urged to attend. Dr Aaron S Watkins Ashbury College president and prohibition candidate for vice president in 1908 tours the West and Pacific coast. He will speak in Bozeman June 23 8 at 6 30 p m Helena June 24 Butte June 26 First Presbyterian church evening service and address at First Baptist church 3 p m with greetings to Epworth league convention in Anaconda.
State Examiner E Kumpe urges new rules requiring county warrants to bear the county seal and the chairman's signature. He cites Farrell forgery rulings and a 1909 attorney general opinion to justify countersignature beyond the seal. Only salary warrants may be paid without extra formalities, while 1000 to 1200 monthly warrants will now require Cronin's signature.
Gus Knonell and Frank Knowell, two Norwegian men, caused trouble at the Council saloon in Butte. They demanded a drink, sparked a fight, and refused to pay. Each was fined $2 and costs and warned to behave in saloons or stay away.
William Wilds secured a divorce from Carrie Belle Wilds yesterday in Judge Lynch's department. The case cited desertion as the cause after a 1896 marriage in Huntsville Muskoka Canada and a separation in 1905 at Samia Canada. He testified she left him and refused to return despite efforts.
St Paul June 20 The republican State convention will meet here to nominate a full state ticket. For governor A FE Eberhardt the incumbent has no opposition but contests are expected in some minor offices.
Prince and Princess Fushimi of Japan and their suite sailed from Seattle on the Minnesota toward Yokohama today. In deference to the prince there was no demonstration or entertainment during their stay.
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