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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
21
Reports from Walkerville Hill describe a mining boom with extensive ore hauling to reduction works and zinc facilities. Promising ledges prompt multi-mine development as workers push on near Bull Run and toward Stringtown, with paydays and social events enlivening the town.
County Treasurer Calkins reports the general fund nearly exhausted with nine months remaining before taxes are due. The fund funds county expenses, but a prior year relied on illegal transfers and bank borrowings. Current balance shows only 304,488 remaining, prompting concerns over meeting future obligations.
Measured report describes Mountain View miner James Penhall becoming violent in the lower mine levels on a Wednesday night. He prayed aloud, fought carmen with rocks, and sang religious songs until friends escorted him to the surface where he calmed. Penhall, a Meaderville resident, recently widowed with multiple child losses, is believed by friends to be temporarily unbalanced and may recover with rest.
P J Gilroy county clerk reports February receipts at 1101.80 and quarterly total 3197.60. Also notes 100 mining yearboat notices filed in February. J P Callan & Co opens offices at Bee Hive Block 46 Est Broadway to handle insurance real estate stocks loans rentals with motto small commissions quick sales. Authorities warn against overreliance on machines for advertising. results depend on human planning.
Grace Methodist church South Butte ends revival after successful services with nightly attendance and strong interest. Closing program Sunday includes an old-fashioned love feast at 10, preaching at 11, Sunday school rally at 12:30, Epworth league at 6:30, and final meeting at 7:30. Dr McKaig, Civil War veteran, will share war experiences at a Saturday afternoon session for men and boys.
The free public employment office of Butte reports 268 positions filled in February. Job applications totaled 865 for work and 35 for help, with 198 male and 35 female positions filled in the city and 283 filled outside the city. Notable categories include laborers, farmers, domestics, and miscellaneous postings.
Health Officer Sullivan said the death of Miss Mary B. Caskolt, following surgery for a fall on the sidewalk ten weeks earlier, was not caused by the fall and he does not believe the city bears responsibility. Mayor MacInnis asked him to investigate the case. He noted the surgical and chest issues preceded the operation and attributed no external cause.
Snow from the Wednesday storm quickly declined under a melting sun on Butte hills and streets, with City Street Commissioner Robert Farmer mobilizing workers to clear and haul the accumulation. Weather bureau forecasts still point to more snow, while Fosselman’s drugstore lists Resorcinol ointment at a discounted price and Towle and Winterhalter advertise Hawkes cut glass and new wedding gift selections.
Mayer's auction opens tomorrow with a large stock of watches jewelry and diamonds. Buyers can set their own prices behind Mayer's guarantee on items from bracelets rings brooches and chains with emphasis on quality and value. The sale includes diamonds watches and cut glass with limited highest grade stones mentioned and a forced auction due to store blockade.
The First Baptist Church youth group will entertain at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, 8 South Montana, this evening. They invite many friends to join in the enjoyable gathering and extend a cordial invitation to all attendees.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for neuralgia and related nerve ailments. It quotes Mrs Charles Schultz describing heart pain, paralysis, and recovery after using the pills, and urges readers to buy via local druggists or direct from the company in Schenectady New York.
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