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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
14
Local brief items list ads, births, visits, and happenings in Butte. Mentions J L cigars, summer shoes, whiskey, rentals, and business arrivals. Numerous birth announcements, visitors from Missoula and Lewistown, hospital updates, and upcoming publications.
Loyal Order of Moose at Buse lodge hosts a Thursday smoker starting 8 pm with music by top local talent led by L M Moore. Wrestling match pits Ray Zimmer of Omaha against Charlie Blake of Lincoln, followed by three 4 round boxing bouts. Proceeds fund lodge initiation activities for old and new members.
Rain dampened the Livingston assembly as federation women gathered for the Montana state federation meeting. Officers reported 2 181 members across 65 clubs, with notable growth including girls’ clubs, a large scholarship fund, and 16 candidates for the next year’s award led by Estella Milnot of Kalispell. The host Yellowstone club decorated the hall while greetings emphasized hospitality, history, and continued advancement of women’s work across the state.
Delegates and officers enjoy hospitality in Livingston as Montana clubwomen gather for the federation meeting. Two candidates for president are Mrs. E L Houston of Bozeman and Mrs Tyler Thompson of Missoula, with suffrage talk heating conversations but no clear outcome. Speakers urge action on tuberculosis, high living costs, and public health, stressing moral influence and community hygiene, while calling state leaders to prioritize children and women’s welfare. The convention continues with a referendum on a 30 cent assessment for sick bird brothers.
Sullivan and Considine booking brings a high quality vaudeville program to the Empress Theater. Miss Grace Cameron stars with engaging character portrayals and lively stage presence, drawing encores amid a diverse, well executed lineup. The act promises consistent entertainment from start to finish for local and visiting theatergoers.
Professor Sharrock staged an aquatic exhibition at Luna Park last night but the show ended early due to rain. He gave an unusual and interesting finale while promoting the new bowling team practice session for the week. Despite bad weather, a large crowd attended and the midweek dance with special music was announced for this evening.
Rain did little to dampen attendance at the Campbell carnival with waterproof tents sheltering families. Spectators enjoyed Jungle animals, free acts, and new attractions including the Fer wheel and merry-go-round while crowds applauded the clean shows and lively band.
A lively crowd enjoyed the week long amusement in Butte with Friday set as Moose night at the carnival. The event drew strong business as patrons supported by the Standard of Billings, while a separate bond sale in Billings for municipal water works was postponed after bidders failed due to court challenges by the local water company. Community notices include Batens branch meeting details and a rosary gathering for Sister Emily Reagan. Kate Murphy and Kate Lee are named in organizational notes.
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