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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
7
Butte news notes the Standard's principal branch is at 21 East Broadway with telephone 422. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
Our stock includes Vacheron, Constantine sole agents in Butte, Paillard, Hamilton, Waltham, Elgin, Hampden, New England Watch Co, and Ansonia. Grades vary and can be placed in any desired case from nickel cheap to 18 karat gold high. Prices range from 1.59 to 150.00 depending on selection.
Great Falls resident Patsy Browne is noted with piano rentals. Montana Music Co. sells pianos while many figures visit Butte and Helena, including J. R. Faulds, J. P. Wantz, and F. E. Kelly. A May 15 road election contest is scheduled. Collins is named stock inspector candidate.
Burlington once a bustling camp, now dismantled as houses move to Butte. George Woody had a substantial Burlington house relocated to King's addition in Butte. Building permits were issued for several new residences in surrounding towns and additions, including a $1,000 brick veneered home on East Broadway and a $5,500 building near Galena street.
Mrs. William McPeil of Meaderville paid $15 to a man identified as Alex Charley an Austrian for two diamond breastpins. The pins proved brass with near diamonds. A warrant was issued for Charley s arrest.
Clerk Winn told the police court that Mrs. McPoil bought two breastpins from a peddler who used a hard luck tale. Mr. McPoil said the items were worthless and reported the incident. Warrant names Alex Charley for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Thomas Safford, jailed on drunkenness, faces a second charge of destroying jail furniture after Jailer Sol Levy found a damaged food box and battered cans. Safford denied the act but fellow inmates testified against him. He has a hearing set for tomorrow before Judge Boyle.
Harry Grimes and the Fitz brothers arrived from Spokane to seek a baldness cure and stayed at a South Main lodging house. Grimes reports losing $40 while asleep Friday night as a pilot they hired is suspected of the theft. Police expect an arrest today.
A lively Friday gathering at No. 191 East Quartz street rooms filled with members and friends enjoying a merry evening. With summer near, such functions may end, but plans include picnics during the dog days. Also, Orion Bros at 219 North Main offers rare bargains on slightly used instruments with easy payments.
Dr O Leary and Miss O Leary hosted a charming card party last Tuesday evening in their Gold berg building apartments. Guest Ada Moore of Los Angeles attended as the honored guest. Prizes went to Mrs T B Moore and Mr Smetters for a vase and a unique pipe.
The West Side Shakespeare club met Tuesday at Miss Ida Crossman’s home to read and discuss the third act of Taming of the Shrew. Members focused on American literature, Hawthorne Irving Harte and Ben Hur with current events and a note on Mrs. Clara Chapman Catt’s forthcoming speakership at Mrs. Dickson’s next Tuesday.
An advertisement extols the Steinway piano as the pinnacle of craft, noting three generations of family collaboration and progressive improvements. It promotes 1902 styles, other standard makes, and an easy payment plan with small monthly payments, inviting home demonstrations in Montan.
Investors are told a new company formed to develop the Jenny Dell and October claims west of Eveline, which has produced $500000 at 300 feet. Eveline ore pitch into Jenny Dell. 200000 shares authorized, 50000 offered at $1 for exploration. Inquiries at No 47 East Broadway Butte.
Yee Li a south side Chinese laundryman was held up by two white men and shot in the back as he ran toward his home. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital with a bullet wound and his condition was reported as improving after doctors removed the bullet.
Gentry Bros stage act features Pinto the talking elephant, a baby pachyderm that communicates his needs verbally. He also once rode an elevator in Chicago, a feat covered by Windy City papers. The six performances arrive May 12 13 14 under the big canvas for delighted thousands.
Mrs R W Rock of Lake Idaho writes to the editor denying buffalo sales or departures from Dick Rock's ranch. She notes only the buffalo that killed Dick was shot and skinned, with the skin sent East. She asks publication of her statement.
State Superintendent Welch calls a county school superintendents convention in Helena July 2 to 4 with principals and teachers invited. The event coincides with the capitol dedication on July 4 and offers a round trip fare incentive. Attendees are urged to attend the national educational convention in Minneapolis July 7 to 11.
Helena May 10 The attorney general files brief on appeal in the suit by the state against the Northern Pacific Express company over license fees for the last two years. District Judge Henry C Smith ruled the law omits a license fee for firms handling 40 000 to 50 000 quarterly business, but the key issue is the companys interstate work claiming state tax exemption. The attorney general cites parallel decisions including a supreme court ruling that a corporation may be taxed for state business.
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