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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
6
Mrs Libbie Courtney testified before Judge Harney that Charles Courtney threatened to cut her heart out and to kill her with an axe. She described being on the floor, neighbors intervening, and later an attempted knife attack. The couple married Sept 20 1900 and she lists injuries from his abuse. A decree of divorce was granted.
The Navy plans inland recruiting stations after success at Mare Island. Lieutenant Morton and Dr. J. E. Page will open a Butte office on April 7 to enlist young men desirous of naval service. Dr. Page, fresh from Mare Island with 21 new recruits, says interior recruits upraise the standard and moral quality of seamen.
E H Francis a Butte builder describes a meeting in January 19 forming a Mason Contractors association aimed at preventing competition and raising prices. He says members would bid through the group, pay 5 percent to the treasury, and pressure labor and architects to limit nonmember work. He alleges threats to force him to sign a note later brought for collection.
Judge E A Kimball famed Christian Science lecturer will visit Montana cities April 11 in Missoula April 14 in Butte April 15 in Billings April 18 in Helena and April 19 in Great Falls. He travels from Salt Lake and will return there before heading to the coast. The Second Church of Christ (Scientist) sponsors the talks with venues to be announced once arrangements are finalized.
Two boys Johnnie and Jimmie dream of Easter eggs after feeding hens for ten days. A thief robs the henhouse, leaving only roasts and a vacant coop. Their father orders a crate of eggs to replace the loss, but the boys decline, saying Anyone can have that hind Easter.
President Leonard arranged for mining law lectures in Judge Harney's courtroom. Judge Clayberg of Helena will deliver ten lectures, twice weekly, starting tomorrow at 8 pm over five weeks. Attendance open to interested citizens and attorneys with five week course ending mid semester review.
Two teenage girls on a Park and Main corner read a New York Sun clipping about flirting. The piece warns flirting is not harmless and may lead to serious outcomes, urging humility in suitors and caution for young women in love.
Health and recreation can be had at Hunter s Hot Springs. A week or two at this famous health and pleasure resort will relieve you of that tired feeling brought on by close attention to business and overwork. Its waters are noted for rheumatism nervousness stomach liver and kidney troubles. Physicians nurses and competent masseurs in charge of baths. Special excursion rates including railroad fare board and lodging and the use of the baths on sale at all principal Montana points.
On and after May 1 1902 eight hours at the minimum wage of 3 dollars shall count as a day's work for all persons under the jurisdiction of Butte Workingmen's union No 5 W L U By order of union J W DALE President V JONES R 8
Railway tickets from Butte to Anaconda and all intermediate stations are available at the Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main Street. Time cards and freight rates are cheerfully furnished.
The Connell Store promotes elegant women and children’s wear with unique suits and silk foulard costumes. It touts variety in color and design, durability, and asserts unbeatable prices to mark a notable silk sale in Butte.
An ad outlines silk raglan coats in black taffeta with Arabian lace trim and a semi fitted cut, priced at 25 dollars. A wool canvas etamine suit in black oxford cadet with Eton jacket and flare skirt is offered near 35 dollars. Also advertised are skirts at 12 75, crochet bedspreads 150, linen pillow cases 50, and German Irish linen napkins at five and a half dollars a dozen, all with tomorrow-only specials.
An advertisement touts a rainproof raglan jacket in two gray shades. It emphasizes excellent wear, fine cut, and comfortable fit. Regular value listed at 20 dollars with a tomorrow special price of 13 dollars and 75 cents.
Imported medium weight jersey oxford walking suits in gray and blue with faultless lines and Gibson jacket effect. Skirt is well stitched and seams pressed for a high price look at a special price of $25.00.
Butte store reports dramatic expansion of wash goods, with a vast selection of foreign and domestic fabrics. Highlights include 25 cent wrappers finished like imported satin, 80 cent India linen, new French Charlies, black silk for yokes, and 29 cent lace hose, all offered tomorrow due to limited quantities.
One hundred pieces of fine cambric embroidery with strong neat edges and matching insertions Two to six inches wide selling price 20c a yard Tomorrow sample lace collars and boleros in black cream and Arabian shades formerly up to 3 00 Your choice tomorrow Pure Irish linen hemstitched handkerchiefs embroidered on four corners unlaundered very sheer price 35c Tomorrow
Broken lots of women shoes once selling at 3 4 5 dollars a pair go for 1 50 a pair tomorrow. Boys natty spring coats in oxford gray vicuna cloth and imported tan covert cloth were 9 dollars now offered at low prices for quick clearance. Stationery stock also heavily discounted, boxes drop from 50 to 15 and 35 cent items to 10 a box.
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