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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
13
The Principal franch Office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent telephone 1,422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Demand for precise timekeeping drives railroad watches. Makers in the US and Europe produce graded watches with five position adjustments, temperatures, 17 to 23 jewels. Hight & Fairfield offer a complete stock, movements sold separately or cased in nickel, gold filled, silver or solid gold from 21 to 60 dollars for movements and cases from 1 dollar upward.
Community notices list rental and loan services by Orton Bros and McLaughlin Coal Co, dental and medical offices, and ads for Walker's liquors and Regal shoes. Local births include girls and boys born to several couples, and visitors from Bozeman and Dillon.
Robert Gilruth is killed by neighbor John Gilruth after a dispute over mining land corners. Brown, who claimed to be attacked, fired a pistol as John allegedly struck him with a hammer and hatchet. John Gilruth and Brown give conflicting accounts. sheriff and deputies investigate.
New York reports the return of Miss Sylvian Green and Mr Matthew Astor Wilks from a quiet wedding in Morristown New Jersey. Curiosity swirls as Mrs Hetty Green, America's wealthiest woman, is praised for frugal tastes and hinted influence on the marriage. Neighbors at 1809 Bloomfield Street Mob Hoboken watched for news, while friends say the ceremony was kept quiet amid much speculation.
The sheriff and county attorney questioned two men in jail as relatives dispute who sparked the fatal confrontation. The dead man’s brother alleges Brown sought trouble, while Brown claims Gilruth planned to kill him and had warned friends. Coroner Wendrick departed for the scene to transport the body and the inquest will be held later.
Patrolman Dan McDonald witnesses a blade slashed at Broadway and Main Street and takes quick action to prevent a murder. Buckly is disarmed and held without bail at police headquarters. his name has appeared on the police blotter before.
Broadway audiences last night saw Brewster's Millions well produced with strong performances by Robert Ober as the star and Miss June Mathis as Peggy Grey. The yacht scene and Peggy’s expressive moments stood out though long waits between acts and a 30 minute delay marred the show.
In Butte the speaker attacks rival jewelers and praises Mayer for in house platinum and watch work. Mayer claims to do all kinds of jewelry and guarantees lowest price or money back, contrasting others who outsource repairs to out of town shops.
Patrolmen encounter a 14 year old girl and a Centeryville woman at a cabin border area described as a growler party on South Ohio street. Three intoxicated men, John Haven, Walter Sullivan, and Thomas Donley, were arrested on vagrancy charges. The woman is held under surveillance while promising to care for the child.
The funeral of Sam Stewart an old time miner of Butte was held at Richards chapel yesterday afternoon Rev C Blackiston officiating. Interment followed at Mt Moriah cemetery. The attendance taxed the capacity of the room with friends paying tribute to a man held in high esteem.
Washington readied for Taft’s induction with gassed embassies and newly built stands as 125 special police guarded Union Station. President Roosevelt attended Dutch Reformed Church one last time before stepping aside as crowds gathered, while a proclamation called the Senate to session on March 4 to receive executive communications.
Patrolman Walter Morrison mourns the loss of a six shooter found on California avenue near Second street. He followed up and collected clues, asks the finder to return the weapon to City Hall.
Herbert J. Hagerman former New Mexico governor issued a Albany telegram denying a Washington story that he attacked New Mexico before the senate committee on territories. He says he left Washington over a week ago and never appeared before the committee. He blames W H Andrews and allies for the statehood defeat and says New Mexico deserves statehood but cannot get it while discreditable men represent it. The allegation he called New Mexico people unfit and illiterate is false.
Mrs Catherine Nelson aged 62 of Spring Valley Wisconsin was killed and her husband Martin Nelson aged 64 was seriously injured when struck by an electric train at Elmont near Los Angeles. Otto Nelson saw the danger and tried to pull his mother from the track but failed. Both parents were badly mangled while the son was unhurt.
Fort Monroe reports a prank as Midshipman Robert S. Young Jr. of the North Carolina and Miss Margaret Connel were named as principals in a staged wedding at the Chamberlain hotel. The Ohio sails to New York after a world voyage trophy win.
New York report says George Porter superintendent of the Scott McComb kennels at Elmford New York died when a rear wheel snapped off a car carrying him and friends causing the vehicle to tumble down an embankment.
George Boyd and Fred Clippart from Anaconda visited Butte over Sunday. J. Boyer of Helena was in town, noting signs of the legislative session breaking up. About 1,000 people expected to advertise today. perhaps many could not afford to.
The chair reports a heated session as the legislature debates the irrigation bill. The speaker, praised for executive ability, impresses many members and the Silver Bow delegation, with talk of possible mayoral candidacy for the speaker, following the paths of former leaders John MacGinniss and Joseph Corby.
Washington report denied that Miss Ethel Roosevelt is engaged to marry William Phillips. Secretary Loeb stated the engagement rumors are pure invention and there is no truth to the claim.
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