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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
13
The Principal Branch OMee of the Standard located at 28 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent telephone 1.422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
The new hollow-handle cutlery uses a single steel piece with seam-free construction and a rapid soldering process for the blades. The round plain handles come in polished or satin finishes, offering comfort and heft, with hollow-handle knives priced at six dollars per dozen, undercutting rivals.
Butte residents and visitors fill the scene with Kent pianos from Orton Bros. F C Sweeney arrives from Helena. Dentists Drs Cole Tait and Dr Johnston move locations. Business figures from Dillon Bozeman Hinsdale Spokane Dillon Twin Bridges attend various engagements including republican events. A cafe at Butte hotel to open May 25. Magazines on sale at P O stand. Dr Ryburn of Bannack in town for Thornton event.
The South Side Social club forecasts record attendance for its May 20 grand ball at the Holland Division pavilion. The Bremen orchestra will play as the hall decor and dancing surface are described as unmatched, boosting expectations for a premier social event in the West. Cyrus Young receives praise in Philadelphia papers as a famed eighth wonder for his pitching longevity.
The Inverest in San Francisco promoter Coffroth is criticized after the Packey McFarland versus Jimmie Britt bout, which yielded only about $4,000. McFarland earned a $4,000 guarantee, Britt received little beyond training costs, highlighting doubts about the venture's value despite big promises.
The Republican convention of Silver Bow opens at noon in the Butte Auditorium with Charles R. Leonard expected to be named as a delegate. The meeting will select 78 county delegates to the state convention, which will determine delegates to Chicago. Senator Mantle’s telegram aided Leonard. the paper notes potential fights and a cautious path for party leaders.
Sporting News notes hopeful changes among old Northwest players. Decatur Til reports a new catcher Willns, likely Joe, not yet reported. Lou Rankis moved from Topeka to Enid under Spec Hurlburt, while Jimmie St Vrain exits Butte, and Bell moves to Rochester after Newark farm, with possible trade links to Holly and Anderson. Jesse Stovall’s no hit feat in Louisville and other prospects across Montana teams are highlighted.
The Bozeman agricultural college lists its 1908 commencement program with an annual commencement concert May 25, baccalaureate May 31 at the opera house, a Sunday sermon by Rev Weir Sloan of Helena, class day exercises June 1, and collegiate graduation June 2. Nine graduates include five engineers and four science students. Lawn sprinkler permits are required. the Butte Water Company urges residents to obtain them.
John Mulligan of Boulder notes quiet conditions in the district near Boulder and cites the Surprise mine near the stage road from the Boulder railway station as shut down. The shaft reaches 385 feet through loose rock, with backers largely tied to Celumet Hecla mines of Michigan and hopes of a paying vein fading.
The Deutscher Krieger Verein of Butte held its eighteenth anniversary last evening at Carpenters Union hall with a large gathering. Mayor Corby Father Lechner and P. J. Gilligan gave stirring addresses alongside the regular program. Refreshments were served as the Krieger Verein sang and a long list of musical recitals and speeches followed by various officers and committee members.
A fair crowd attended the Broadway show Cupid at Vassar featuring Florence Gear and her company. The performance offered catchy tunes but weak support from the cast, while Gear delivered a solid solo with limited backing. The piece notes an Irish history contest at St Marys School tonight at 7:20 and mentions writing material will be provided.
An odd fragment notes free glasses on the premises and mentions an optometrist described as the cleverest in Montana. It hints at intricate vision and remarkable success where others fail, but details are unclear.
The second week of the St Lawrence mission at St Lawrence church concluded and the third week began with Father Dougherty and the Dubuque apostolate in charge. Women dominated attendance last week, with packed 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock masses and nightly 7 o'clock services. Bishop Carroll presided at confirmations and the bishop praised parish interest and pledged total abstinence from alcohol. The mission continues through the week with morning and evening schedules and sermons by Father Dougherty and Father Drumm.
A quirky double play by the Browns against the Cardinals during the St Louis spring series tangled the runners. Pitcher Karger doubled and Charley Jones misconnected, allowing a runner to advance before Jones recovered and threw to the plate. Ferris covered second, catching the other runner between second and third as Karger reached second.
Mrs. Jones narrowly escaped harm when a fast moving automobile collided with a busy wagon being led by Mr. Jones toward Bailey Ranch. A horse reared and caused a chaotic scene but no one was hurt. Bystandards assisted, the horse was restrained, and the motorist rode on, unaware of the trouble caused.
In a Kursk to Kiel train compartment a Beautiful Young lady slept beside a chatty priest while a student watched. A prank involving a sleeping kiss provoked accusations, a police protocol, and a courtroom witness offer. In a twist a Jewess from a corner spoke up to exonerate the student, leaving him miserable.
A connoisseur notes Count Adolphe de Rothschild owns a key forged by Benvenuto Cellini from a steel block, depicting grotesque female figures and ornate scrolls. The piece, valued at 28,500, reflects old goldsmith skills seen in keys, mirrors, and goblets alongside other fine works.
Local retailer promotes a weeklong sale on suits and men’s furnishings with deep discounts. Prices include $18, $29, and $22 suits, $11.75 to $16.50 ranges, various hats, underwear, shirts, socks, handkerchiefs, and other accessories.
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