Symons Great Store Opens Expanded Establishment
Symons announces the formal opening of its enlarged store with a ceremonial event and new departments. The expansion aims to attract broader customer traffic and showcase added goods in town.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
9
Symons store in Butte opens enlarged three floor complex
Crowds braved rain as Symons store unveiled a vastly enlarged showroom on Galena street, with three floors of departments, a jewelry section, new wrapping and cashing systems, and a dedicated staff of 300 clerks. Excursions and special rail fares to nearby springs and towns accompany the grand opening, highlighting five years of growth and local loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Symons Greater
West
New York City
Symons Company
Shodair Block
Galena Street
Symons
Standard
Electricity Building At The St Louis Exposition
The electricity building for the St Louis Exposition is under construction. William Goldie Sons won the $399,940 contract, with Walker and Kimball of Boston and Omaha as chief architects. The 292000 square foot exhibit space includes a 100000 square foot balcony and a traveling crane, loggias, bold Corinthian design, and a temporary roof stairway for visitors during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goldie Sons Company
Walker & Kimball
Boston
Omaha
Central Avenue
Trical
Butte Artist Honored For Chicago Exhibition Status
Butte artist E. S. Paxson has been admitted to the Society of Associated Arts of Chicago. He may send four paintings to the society’s exhibition, with Vereshchagin noted as a fellow non resident member. Paxson is among the first non residents to join the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
E. S. Paxson
Custer
Society of Associated Arts of Chicago
Paxson
Marian A. White
Society
Fine Arts Journal
Vereshchagin
Associated Arts
Linoleums reduced to Tic a square yard this week
To make room for new Linoleums from the factory all regular one dollar grades are cut to Tic per square yard. These extra heavy splendid patterns are on sale this week. Bring room size measurements. Samples mailed and freight paid to all points in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Nearestone Grocery House Ad Promotes Electric Light Flour
John G. Holland of 223 North Main Street advertises Nearestone Grocery House with electric light flour and a local phone listing 764B inviting customers to try the product. The brief notice highlights the store name and services in a period retail style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Far Fetched Excuse vs Excellent Tea Supplies
In a brief trade notice grocers dismiss the claim that good tea is scarce and promote their stock as consistently fresh. They emphasize direct, speedy consignments ensuring each brand preserves the original flavor and strength of the tea.
Hesitancy in Butte to Aid Martinique Fund
The article notes slow donor response in Butte to a Martinique relief fund. Post office publicity exists with a sign inviting contributions at the postmaster’s office door, but no cash has been received yet. The finance clerk coordinating donations reports no cash on hand as of last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Inquiry
Martinique
Pauper Is Not Very Poor Controversy Over Fitzmaurice Aid
Lawrence Neill owner of cabins clashed with county commissioners over James Fitzmaurice, a blind man receiving county aid. Neill claimed Fitzmaurice forged charity charges and hid subscriptions from mines. Investigators found no aid from Anheonda mine. Neill later asserted receiving $124 from Montana Ore Purchasing’s smelter employer and $92 from Gaszon mine, alleging Fitzmaurice bought $1,000 of property on Ridgley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Neill
James Fiizmaurice
Fitzmaurice
Neill
Anheonda
Montana
Gasznon
Ridgley Avenue
Great Northern Weekend Excursions and Piano Offers
The Great Northern Railway lists weekend excursion fares Basin and return 1.50 Boulder and return 1.50 Alhambra and return 2.30 with Saturday or Sunday departures and Monday returns Basin and Boulder options 1.00 each for Sunday travel only Ticket office 41 North Main Street and depot Orton Bros piano and organ dealers at 219 North Main Street Butte offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin and Return
Boulder and Return
Alhambra
North Main Street
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Wet Spell Described as Best Thing for Season
Weather Bureau declares heavy rain a favorable turn for the city with a soaked ground, wet streets, and officials predicting more rain. The piece notes widespread damp conditions, plants thriving in the wet, and no snow in Butte yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Weather Information
Bureau
Wharton
Lane
Butte
Christian Science Church Remodelling Begins at Broadway Corner
Mrs Anna B Crowley reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist yesterday secured a permit to remodel the church edifice at the southeast corner of Broadway and Excelsior Avenue. Ground floor to become one large auditorium with upper floor used for reading rooms. Total cost about 700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Crowley
First
Church of Christ Scientist
Broadway
Excelsior Avenue
Bake Oven Permit Filed For 609 South Main Street
W. B. Coombs applied yesterday for a permit to erect a new bakery oven at 609 South Main. The plan includes a brick dome with iron lining and a cast iron front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Coombs
South Main Street
Railway Tickets On Sale To Anaconda and Beyond
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific railway tickets are now on sale to Anaconda and all stations beyond the Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main street. Information on time cards and freight rates cheerfully furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
North Main Street
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