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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
20
A garbled defense piece argues for preserving trees as bears nest places amid urban growth. The writer suggests concerns about tree removal for tall buildings and cites logical objections to cutting down all trees. The fragment mentions names Goltvere Jos and Ludwig MattRees and references a debate on habitat preservation versus development.
The item details more than a million dollars spent on roads during the year, noting extensive construction and repairs across areas. Mentions of various officials and the scope of projects imply statewide transportation investment and infrastructure activity.
Glendive reports say Jim Gower shot Fred Blumnsen four times near Beach North Dakota after an attempted arrest. Blumnsen ran, Gower fired, the fourth bullet struck Blumnsen in the tongue and he died within minutes. Nearby residents cite prior enmities and a recent clash where Gower allegedly struck Blumnsen's employee.
Philipsburg June 20 funeral of Charles Dobrota the sheepherder killed at Wern She ranch on Rock Creek held at local parlors. Two brothers of the deceased wired from Detroit requesting interment here. A grand ball in Firemen s hall celebrated recent improvements. Mason ple honored last year s Eastern Star officers with a spread and Mrs H A Featherman was initiated. Agnes McLeod and Kenneth Hannay wed in Deer Lodge. they will reside here. George C Burks, former Granite county district court clerk, now in Deer Lodge, visiting Philipsburg. Public service commission mails pamphlets to water utilities on uniform account classification rules effective July 1. Future pamphlets cover electric light and power, telephone, gas and other utilities.
Helena reports a district court suit by Farnam to annul his son Fred G Farnams marriage to Mabel Farnam claiming Fred was under legal age and unable to contract a marriage. The plaintiff alleges the son was 18 at the time of May 15 1913 wedding and that his parents did not consent. The license record shows Farnam stated he was 21 when applying.
D H W Marsh resigns from the First ward and E R Patterson is elected to fill the vacancy. The jail contract goes to Marsh for $1770 with fixtures. Barnum Detroit Steel Works awarded steel work for $1200. Arthur Ellison becomes night patrolman. Dr A K Wearne visits Butte meeting. Alfalfa Products plans a new mill east of town near stockyard by Aug 1. In Hamilton, Fred Mektberry is seriously injured skidding logs near Skalkaho and taken to hospital.
The city faced a disruption in ice supply as ice plant engineers and drivers walked out. Depots were established at fire engine houses to aid families unable to obtain ice from regular dealers during the strike, causing several plants to shut down and further curtailment of ice availability.
Frederic H. Mason, president of a wholesale hardware firm, collapsed and died this afternoon while playing golf at the Country Club. He was a notable figure in the Pacific Northwest for his advocacy of lower freight rates.
A Baltimore paper before the Lyonnec Medical society reports Dre Wainwright and Nichols presenting findings on the relation between anthracosis and pulmonary tuberculosis. Experiments with guinea pigeons showed coal dust exposure altered tubercle development, challenging the theory that dust coating prevents infection.
A crowded Butte classified page lists employment openings from Silver Row Employment Co seeking teamsters dishwashers and cooks to office help and a circulating role for a standards firm. It notes benefits, pay ranges, and location in Idaho Street and West Galena, Idaho region, with scattered literary excerpts and commentary on mine air germination.
Classified ads for the Standard test at branch agencies receive main office-like attention in Butte and Ana cond. Rates are 1 cent per 9 words and ads are telephoned to the Standard office for prompt publication.
Real estate notices offer 28 acres of farm land near Railspelt with improvements and easy terms, plus multiple room frame and bungalow homes in Butte and surrounding towns. Listings include plots in Silver Bow Park area, a double brick house on a west side street, and properties with barns chicken houses and fenced lots. Also noted are orchard land near Thompson Falls and land in Kalispell with water rights and easy terms.
Classified notices show diverse business sales and exchanges in Butte Montana including profitable confectionery store, two-chair barber shop, small grocery, and two third interest in growing grocery. Proposals offer stock, land grants, and immediate sale due to health, with buyers seeking cash or trade, and listings for exchanges, pasture, and livery services. Wages and dividend figures appear with various owners like A Preitter and W H Mace in Stevensville and Anaconda inquiries.
A jumble of sale notices from Butte listings including billiard tables and bowling supplies, horses and harness, wagons and two wheel carts, gas ranges, piano, furniture, and rare assorted items. Several entries note prices, locations, and contact details in a typical 19th or early 20th century classifieds style.
Classified rental notices list furnished rooms and unfurnished space in Butte Montana. Entries mention Elva Dieck 106 Colorado, a furnished front room with bath, housekeepin g rooms for rent, and a partial address box 623.
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