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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1912
Page
13
A roundup of local visits, business notes, and social updates in Butte. Mentions visitations by H B Elling and Dr D J Donohue, dining at International cafe, and travelers from Kalispell to Plains. Lists Montanan residents in town and multiple readings at Finlen and Thornton hotels.
A socialist rally at the Auditorium drew a small crowd despite a large bonfire. Mayor Duncan premiered a personally composed song to Marching Home after a brief speech and a collection was taken up. Speakers included Alexander Mackel, Charles Whitley, Lappin, Ladendorf, Clarence Smith, and H. L. Maury.
A miners committee at the Orion held a conference with C F Kelley managing director of the Amalgamated company. They requested reinstatement for recent discharges and Kelley promised an answer today. Another miners meeting is planned at the Orion this evening. John R Peterson replaces Peter Peterson on the committee.
Dr Gideon E Blackburn a 73 year old Butte physician died suddenly at the Whitmore bath house on East Broadway after a jovial exchange with attendant and a brief undressing for a Turkish bath. The coroner attributed Brights disease as the cause. Blackburn had a long Civil War record, Yale education, and later practice in several states before settling in Butte in 1891.
The late Dr Blackburn a longtime Butte physician and active political worker in city and county affairs died recently. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs W H E ONeill of Los Angeles and Miss Flora Blackburn of Chicago and a son Charles A Blackburn with two sisters in Wyoming. He held Masonic lodge memberships in Butte Shreveport and was an athletics enthusiast with ambitions to reach a centenarian. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
A cheeky feature notes no prisoners in the bridal chamber for 18 months and asks why. It cites springtime, drug use by Evelyn Roberts, and a shift in Butte’s female inmate pattern with officials puzzled by the sudden dearth of fair malefactors.
The funeral for Miss Abbie Sullivan will be held Tuesday morning at her brother John Sullivan’s home 832 North Montana street at 9 o’clock. The procession proceeds to St Lawrence church for high mass at 9 39 a m.
John Gibbons died last night at his family residence 334 East Broadway. He is survived by six children including Mrs. J. W. Murphy of Park City Utah P. J. Gibbons of Tacoma Washington Miles Gibbons of Butte and Margaret Delia Dorora Gibbons of Butte. He had lived in Butte for 14 years.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Harry McQuiston died at the family home 341 2 East Platinum street after a brief illness.
Primary election for officers and executive board of the Western Federation of Miners and delegates to the American Federation of Labor to be held at the Miners Hall on Tuesday March 26 polls open 9 a m to 9 p m George Curry president Joe Little ree. sec.
A pair of highly desired building lots on West Broadway in Butte are offered for sale. South facing terrain and a reasonable price are highlighted, with contact for W. C. at 216 218 North Main streets for inquiries.
Mr. C V Fisher and Miss Hattie Shuttleworth of Repton wed aboard a train near Repton station as it traveled 60 miles an hour with Rev W T Oakley performing the ceremony. The coach filled with passengers cheered as the news spread and the couple planned a weeklong bridal tour.
St Joseph court No 1668 of the Catholic Order of Foresters was instituted yesterday at Stevens and Manley hall with 28 charter members. Local organizer Peter Tobin and state secretary George O Robin of Great Falls led the founding, officers installed by St Peter court No 1144. The order, begun May 24 1883, now exceeds 160000 members in 26 states and Canada, aims to foster friendship unity and Christian charity with mutual aid for sickness death and widows and orphans. Many out of town members attended and praised the growth in this state and Butte.
The final session of the teachers lecture course will be held tonight. Details on venue and participants are not fully readable in the fragment.
A versatile four member company draws crowds with a first class male quartet two pianists a bass soloist a tenor soloist and a dialect monologist. They offer an unusually varied and interesting program.
The funeral for Miss Abbie Sullivan will be held Tuesday morning from her brother John Sullivan’s home at 832 North Montana Street. High mass will be celebrated at St. Lawrence Church at 9 20. Survived by sister Mrs. Mary Harrington and brother John Sullivan, plus numerous cousins. another sister Miss Margaret Sullivan lives in Vancouver, B C. Parents and remaining siblings are in Ireland.
International President S L Heberling of the Switchmen's union tours the Northwest visiting Butte. He once worked on the Butte hill twenty three years ago before moving to Anaconda and then Buffalo. Heberling recalls fumes from smelters and notes Butte's growth since his last visit. He is accompanied by Vice President Thomas Clohessy and plans to travel to Missoula before returning to Buffalo via the Southern Pacific.
Butte Miners Union No 1 will hold a special meeting at Orion theater on Monday March 5 1912 at 7 30 PM. Business of importance. Members must bring their cards. Joe Little Recording Secretary.
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