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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
9
The text lists the Principal Office of the Standard at Main roadway Butts Telephonie 428 Independant elephone 1 923. Advertising rates for she on annlication are mentioned.
The Handy Pins offer pins for children's dresses and ladies waists, collars, and cuffs in 14 carat gold. Sizes range from three quarters of an inch to two inches, priced from 1.25 to 15 dollars. Available finishes include plain polished, plain Roman color, engraved and chased, with pearl opal amethyst garnet Montana sapphire diamonds and other stones. Each pin features a locking pin tongue to prevent unfastening.
The page records several births with dates in March from local families, mentions of residents and occupations, and a few health and social notes. Names include Dr. Lorton osteopath, Drs. Cole and Taft dentists, Vincent Hayden, Godfrey A. Roesti, and Femanns C. Powers, among others. It also notes visits by Zeke Pyovel and a wounded individual from Dillon.
A large Firat Preasbyterian congregation heard Evangelist T. TH. Athineon close a two week series at the First Preabyterian church in Butte. His farewell theme Almost highlighted that most who desire riches never reach them and many are almost Christian. The speaker cited parables and near-miss examples to urge steadfast faith. Attendance across services was strong and the interest considerable.
Quinn J Murphy of Butte and a native of Ireland died yesterday at the family home from miner's consumption after months of illness. He was 16 years a resident of the city, married with four children, and survived by his father John Murphy and three sisters. Funeral at home Tuesday at 1 AM, body taken to St Lawrence Church for service.
The Independent Laundry advertises its cleaning services in Laylay Laundry Ca area with telephone contact and address at 110 to 114 B. dy. The notice notes Beal work in the city and provides a listed phone number 1 129.
Judge Lynch will hand down rulings in two major Butte cases, one over annexation of adjacent territory and the city's rights. The other concerns a steam fire engine purchase, with aldermen split on necessity and cost. If the city loses, appeals to the Supreme Court loom. if they win, testimony will settle whether a majority of resident freeholders approved the annexation.
Two Montana blind miners, L. Smith and J. Bays, plan to compete in a national drilling contest, supported by Mayor Corby, aiming to prove they can mine with a cane and hammer. They trained despite losing sight, hoping to travel to New York for the event as others back their effort and miners’ skills. Meanwhile Butte poolrooms face a separate roundup of losses from wire tapping by Seattle con artists, draining thousands before fleeing.
The funeral for Ellis P Passmore will be held this afternoon at 2 at his parents 1149 West Woolman street private attendance. Flowers requested. St Marys parish ladies host a hot dinner from 1 to 2 and after the dance at night on St Patricks day at the Loxson block. Caterer Dora Walton engaged. The funeral for Thomas Shields aged 40 will be Tuesday at 9 90 at the family home North Wanning Street and proceed to St Marys church for service.
In Butte the Democratic and Republican parties plan early April conventions to choose candidates for mayor and council. Delegates consider ward by ward selections with incumbents and challengers like Dewns Sullivan and Thomas Mennie discussed. Republicans aim to win at least five aldermen, while registration opens soon at multiple ward sites.
A Boston correspondent describes fraternal Union acts as many and varied. A printer died after a severe accident. his body was cared for by the Boston local, funeral arranged, religion confirmed, and minister officiated. The International paid funeral expenses and sent effects to England relatives. Similar cases followed. Christian burial provided for members with no relatives, services well attended by coworkers and women’s auxiliary.
A fragment describes Montana optometry practice noting strict state exams for fitters and several competent optometrists in Butte. It claims price advantages from Montana Optics Company at 22 West Park, Mayer's Store, offering discounted frames and lenses with free services.
The text argues unions are not just about hours and wages but embody a fraternal spirit. It cites the International Typographical Union as exemplifying this, comparing its care for members to church charity and noting the positive social role beyond labor negotiations.
Blake aged 42 and a California native, a well known miner at Gray Rock mine, died suddenly at the Reluants house yesterday morning. Pneumonia is reported as the cause. His brother Phil Blake and relatives in City and Virginia City prepare for interment, with the body at Walsh's awaiting shipment to Virginia City.
Special dispatch from Bozeman reports Gervla Farenson a five year old daughter and only child of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Farenson died in the afternoon at 712 West Babcock street where she had been brought a few days earlier. Nephritis was given as the cause of death arrangements for the funeral were not yet completed.
Ronnie Miller receives funds to build a university at Wonghone as government supporters back the project. In other news, Ely P. Passmore’s funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM at his father J Wy Passmore’s home, 1144 West Woolman Avenue, Rov, with Dr. Dodd and Mr. Groeneveld listed among attendees.
A former guard reflects on the brutal reality inside Deer Lodge's walls after Deputy Warden John Robinson was murdered. He cites constant danger, distrust among convicts, and the lure of reforming guards through fear, noting guards must remain vigilant and ready to act.
Promoter A. C. Van Zandt reports the famed toad, first featured in The Standard last fall, thriving at the Bronx 300 and now eating regularly after months of torpor. The creature drew wide attention in New York, with coverage in Sunday papers and Bronx magazine.
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