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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
12
Those in a position to know claim our millinery collection is superior to any in the city. As newcomers in the field this being our first spring season the store aims to set a new standard. Lewis' has invested time money and energy to make it the millinery center of Butte. For today and tomorrow a large assortment from leading French modes is offered at prices from 5.00 to 10.00.
The ad promotes Grenoble kid skin gloves in white and black with embroidery priced at 2.00, plus Lafayette gloves praised for cut and finish in exclusive tints, and prime lambskin gloves at 1.00. Displayed in a Park Street window near the entrance with guaranteed fittings.
Shopkeeper highlights a great collection of neckwear with limited hints of the full range. Items include 20c sheer lawn ties, 25c bobbinet ties in pastel shades, 35c flowing end stock collars, and 25c to 3.50 endless stocks jabots and ties. New are Moline Bows worn at the back of the collar, described as dainty and fetchy.
The Lewis store in Butte advertises best hosiery values showing women's fast black lace lisle hose with double soles and toes, elastic top cotton hose, and drop stitch styles. Prices include 25c single pairs and 3 for $1.00, claimed unmatched below 50c elsewhere.
Final Easter preparations urged with two shopping days left to complete outfits. The notice targets those not in absolute readiness for the Easter Dress Parade and offers affordable yet quality suggested items and prices.
A bustling ad invites all women to the sale at the Bargain Oval near the main entrance. It promises stylish fit and workmanship in Dame Fashion fabrics like Taffetas and Foulards with scarce Gibson styles and a full range of colors including staple blacks.
Bargains presented for pure linen lawn handkerchiefs at 50 cents and 1 dollar with sheer fabric, narrow hems, embroidered corners, and lace insertion. Includes initiated linen handkerchiefs at the same price.
Two lines of ribbon offers with prices for Easter buying. The Louisine silk ribbon comes in new season colors at 40e per 7 inch. Linen Batiste ribbon with colored satin stripes 5 to 6 inches wide priced at 25e per unit. Suitable for neckwear hat trimming and accessories.
An introductory sale features new corsets modeled on top French designs in satine. Available in black white and pink with embroidery of small silk flowers and lace trimming at top and bottom. Sizes cover all figures.
Fast colored black mercerized sateen petticoats offered at 2 dollars each. Full length with a deep set in flounce and three pinked ruffles. Sellers note previous lot sold out in hours, urging quick purchase.
A local furnishings store touts Easter readiness with men’s wear discounts. The ad promotes 300 dozen socks in color assortments and cashmere socks at sale prices, plus cheviot negligee shirts with wrinkle resistance and colorfastness claims.
Glove and neckwear for Easter offered in various styles including Techs Imperials Batwings and Four-in-Hands. 50¢ lines gain followers, standard gloves in gray brown tans and kid leather priced low. 1.50 dollar lines praised while Arrow brand 2 for 25¢ noted for wear comparable to pricier pairs.
The advertisement touts Sorosis shoes at 3 50 with 40 styles for all occasions. It highlights comfort, shapeliness, and durability across leathers, sizes, and widths, noting a large Academy street window exhibit for viewing.
The trial in Judge Harney's court revealed that former state architect John C. Paulsen allegedly orchestrated a graft scheme with J. A. Riddell C. E. Roach and Charles Sutter. Evidence showed overestimates and misappropriations tied to the school of mines project and other state buildings, with actions linked to the alias James Ryan and Bank of Bozeman transactions.
James McKinley a Northern Pacific section hand sustained severe injuries near Beef Straight eighteen miles from an unspecified point.
East of Butte yesterday a man named McKinley and others were unloading ties when heavy timber rolled off a car and struck his legs. One leg broken and the other severely injured. He was taken to Missoula by night train and placed in hospital. At 1 AM his condition was reported serious. He is single. Wanted by Symons Dry Goods Company a ticket bearing number 145-473.
The article notes the final registration deadline for the city election with registry booths closing at 9 pm. It gives tallies by side, estimates total registrations near 7,500, and lists west side at 109 Hamilton Street and east side near Arizona and Broadway with hours 10–12 am, 2–5 pm, and 7–9 pm.
Overstocked stock of Sweetwater Rock Springs coal offered at cash prices delivered citywide. Lump coal six dollars per ton, not five fifty. Order now by phone 477. Butte Coal Company 9 East Broadway.
A notice seeks a ticket bearing the number 145 473 tied to a required claim by Symons Dry Goods Company. Local authorities urge the finder to return the item to the firm for reward or inquiry.
County commissioners named three sets of viewers to inspect ground for proposed road extensions. A F Monroe Pat Mullins and P J Brophy will view a road east from Columbia Gardens to Jefferson county. A F Monroe Jerome Head and James Burns will examine ground for a road 700 feet west of Montana street along the Late Acquisition lode. A F Monroe J J Byrne and T F Casey will view an extension of East Second Street to the Silver Bow Park addition.
J. T. Carroll Lumber at the corner of Arizona and Platinum streets touts the largest assortment of high grade vehicles ever shown in Butte with prices described as very low. Call to inspect the stock.
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