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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
11
An early 20th century column by Goldberg in The eee Standard reflects on choosing names, lamenting loss of traditional Indian names and discussing naming conventions in a Friday morning issue dated May 2, 1913.
Public utilities commission adjourned the hearing against Helena Light and Railway Co until June 24. City urged to file complaints within 19 days if unsatisfied with current rates, and the company to respond within 19 days. Complainants have 12 days to amend. Commission to start May 6 probe into company finances, methods, and property valuation.
Al Paynter of Butte returns after arranging an orchard on the west riverbank. Contractor Ed Castile will plant 19 acres of cherries, 25 of apples, and 3 of pears, with varieties including Roman Beauty Wagner Jonathan Spitzenberg Hing Montmorency Tarbert and Bartlett. The 50 acre tract sits on a sunlit slope with good irrigation and a bungalow is rising at the pine edge.
Helena May 1 The Supreme Court in an opinion by Associate Justice Lanner denied Bartholo mew A Scollard's application for a writ of prohibition against Judge Lynch of Silver Bow county to halt further proceedings in the divorce suit started by Senlard. The case origin traces to Bozeman with filings in January and February involving disqualifying an affidavit.
The Rev T Cordry is named the new Presbyterian pastor in Twin Bridges and arrives early next week to preach his initial sermon. A dry land farmer on the east bench plans a sizable orchard this spring, the first on dry land. Waterloo merchant Thomas Warbert recently purchased the inter firm from his brother. A Mr Rudd of Mitchell SD with his sons seeks land and will ship emigrant movables. Mrs Carl Lewis and sister return to Great Falls from the Lewis Ranch near Iron Rod. Rev J Mr MeJunkin of Missoula conducted services at the Presbyterian church. Gallatin county high school won the annual event and will send a student to the state contest in Missoula. Lee Park placed second and others named. State officials and educators attended. A Pacific program offers prizes for agricultural exhibits at Madison county. Dwight Bushnell coordinating with J L Moore on soil product recommendations. Helena notes: E C W Tenney named deputy state superintendent of public instruction. Beav erhead high school leadership update. Gold deposits in April at the Montana government Assay office show Helena leading with 44 420 28 dollars, followed by Broadwater 49 98 and Chouteau 21
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places including Fergus, Lewis and Clark, Montana, but lacks coherent events or actions. No clear person dates or outcomes, with garbled phrases about bodies or relatives and a mention of Butte. Cannot determine a definitive news item from the unreadable content.
Representative Hobson introduces a bill creating a U S parency court with nationwide jurisdiction over minors sixteen and under in trivial statutes and commitment cases. The court would remove parental authority cases from state courts and place all related duties under a federal structure except in the District of Columbia where the president would appoint a judge. The measure was sent to committee on education.
In Bid, Wisconsin, May 1 a farmer used a dressed old dog as faux mutton to trap meat thieves visiting his smokehouse. He lured suspects to dine, serving a repast of “mutton stew” while the visitor confessed, causing unease at the table as guests questioned the guilty party.
About 2,500 department store workers in Buffalo went on strike for higher pay and shorter hours. Hardware and 5 and 10 cent stores joined the action. Demands included a minimum wage of 8 dollars for women clerks 15 dollars for men clerks and 18 dollars weekly for drivers. Picketing occurred during the walkout planned for holiday period and summer months.
Sioux City May 1 The Woodbury county district court awarded a record jury verdict to Mrs Louise A Winn for her husband s death in the Anthon pumping plant The amount could force broad local taxation if not reversed by retrial The case notes Anthon population about 600 with potential townwide tax impact
Classifieds for the Standard at branch agencies receive the same careful attention as main office ads. Rate is 1 cent per word. Listings include Tenry's Pharmacy Granite and Alabama, Runzler Drug Co 601 West Park, ary's Drug Store 1017 Avenue South Rutten, South Rutte South Issue Pharmacy Aln and Utah, Family Drug 549 South Main, Wilson's Drug 1660 North Avenue, Rage 903 West Aluminum, Walkerville Drug Co 1 West Daly, Centerville Drug Co 938 North Main.
A crowded page lists employment agency offerings in Butte and nearby towns seeking laborers, carpenters, mechanics, and house staff. Also noted are auctions for a Toston merchandise stock, a dairy route for sale, and various classified notices including lost glasses and costume shops.
Classifieds advertise diverse items and services across Butte Montana including real estate sale offers land and farms near Deer Mont and Butte, housekeeping roles, financial managers, sales jobs, sample distribution, furniture and safes for sale, vehicles and auto repairs, plus horses and harness. Names like Patterson, Royal Syrup Co., Mt. Carmel Land Co., and Crescent firms appear alongside locations such as Anaconda and Deer Mountain.
Classified ad rates outline per word per item with daily or Sunday display options. Rates apply per inch, per line, per month, and daily, with no cuts or heavy display type used in the classified columns.
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