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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
15
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway in Butte with telephone numbers 422 and 1 422 for independent services. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
A range of 14 carat gold pins for children and ladies is offered in sizes from three quarters to two inches. Prices span $1.25 to $15. Options include plain polished plain Roman color engraved and chased with pearls opals amethysts garnets Montana sapphires diamonds and other stones. All pins feature a locking pin tongue to prevent unfastening.
Rental pianos offered by Orton Bros Automobiles and Butte novelty firm. Various professionals listed with addresses. Several birth announcements appear for March dates. Fire chief Al Gruwell visiting Butte. Dillon man George Murray in town. accident involving Emory Pulver recovering in hospital after March 4 incident. Magazine stand items noted at P. O. news stand.
The First Presbyterian church in Butte hosts Evangelist T H Atkinson for a two week revival ending with a farewell talk on the theme Almost The crowded services drew strong interest as he urged that almost is not enough and cited examples from mining to Khartoum to illustrate the point He expressed satisfaction with the work and the strong attendance during his stay
Quinn J Murphy of Butte died yesterday at his home from miner's consumption after five months illness. A native of Ireland he was 386 years old and had lived in Butte 16 years. Survived by wife and four children, plus brother John Murphy and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 am from the home to St. Lawrence church for a mass of requiem.
Taylor Laundry Co lists its address at 110 114 BE Edg and claims to deliver the best work in the city with an Independent telephone contact.
Judge Lynch is expected to decide two major Butte matters this morning. The annexation case tests law constitutionality defining resident freeholders and contiguous territory, with an appeal possible to the Supreme Court if the city loses. A second suit, Lynch versus the mayor and city council, challenges buying a steam fire engine for 5650 dollars, with opponents arguing no steamer is needed. Other calendar items include several demurrer motions and proofs in ongoing cases.
Orton Bros offers best value for money in pianos and organs. Located at 219 North Main Street they brandish a customer friendly price range and service terms.
Two sightless Butte miners Guy L Smith and John H Rhys plan a New York appearance to compete in mining drilling events at Madison Square Garden. Local bets and poolroom losses from Seattle wire tapping stretch into thousands as promoters weigh a national showcase.
The funeral service for Ellis P. Passmore is set for 2 o'clock this afternoon at the family residence 1149 West Woolman street. The private service will be held at the parents' home and friends are asked to omit flowers.
The ladies of St Marys parish plan a hot turkey dinner from 11 to 2 and supper after the dance on St Patrick's day at the Leyson block North Main street. Caterer Mrs Dora Waiton is engaged. Dinner price 50 cents.
The funeral for Thomas H. Shields aged 40 will be held Tuesday at 9 30 AM at the family home 712 North Wyoming Street and proceed to St Mary's Church for mass.
In Butte, Democrats and Republicans gear up for city conventions to name aldermanic slates and draft platforms. Delegates ponder ward nominees from Sullivan to Mooney, while Republicans plan primaries and broad registration drives opening tomorrow across east and west precincts.
The International Typographical Union shows fraternal deeds beyond wages and hours. A Boston printer dies with union care covering funeral and overseas relatives, followed by more cases of Christian burial for bereaved members. The piece argues unions mirror church charity and present a humane side often overlooked.
The Montana Optical Company in Butte stresses licensing standards for eyewear fitters and claims equal competence among half a dozen licensed optometrists. It emphasizes price as the key factor, offering glasses as low as $1 and free fittings at 22 West Park in Mayer's store.
Francis Blake a 42 year old California native and veteran miner died suddenly at the Belmont house after falling ill with pneumonia. He long worked at Gray Rock mine and previously telegraphed in Nevada camps and played baseball on the coast. He lived in Butte 21 years and relatives in Virginia City plan arrival of the body for interment.
Gervia Ferguson aged 38, daughter and only child of Mr and Mrs Ben Ferguson, died this afternoon at 712 West Babcock street near Bozeman from nephritis. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Rennie Miller is awarded 150000 dollars to establish a university in Hongkong, integrating the existing college of medicine. The government grants land for the new venture to proceed.
A private service was conducted Monday afternoon at 2 oclock at 1149 West Woolman Street for a family member of J W Passmore with Rev Mr Groeneveld officiating. Details note eye wear offers and prices for lenses and frames.
An ex guard recalls how convicts treat those on duty and warns that inside the walls guards face constant threats. He notes trusties can be dangerously unreliable and cites the Deer Lodge murder of Deputy Warden John Robinson as proof of the peril in penitentiaries.
Promoter Co A Van Zandt reports the famous toad, photographed and written about last fall, is thriving at the Bronx Zoo. The creature now eats cutworms and has returned to regular feeding after months of torpid behavior. The toad drew wide attention in New York and Bronx magazines, while a fake claim labeled it as from a Butte silver mine.
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