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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
5
A garbled meat shop notice lists grain fed beef and pork cuts including roasts and pot roasts. It mentions milk fed chickens and young lamb along with several misspelled items and stray words, reflecting OCR quality.
The notice touts Lutey’s fresh roasted coffee as superior to stale beans. It claims doubling flavor and satisfaction while avoiding waste, urging customers to buy now at the same price as stale coffee.
Six of Mme Brew McPhersons pupils presented a diverse concert featuring Beethoven and Mozart concertos, Mendelssohn, and arias. Helen Breen and Clara Auffman delivered notable piano and voice interpretations, while young violinists Marguerite Duff and others joined the orchestral strings led by Mme Anna Gort for a refined evening of classical music.
D I Grisley, longtime master mechanic at the Butte & Superior, was honored by a surprise gathering at his 303 West Broadway home. A gold watch and chain were presented by Jack Myers on behalf of the mine’s mechanical team including engineers, machinists, blacksmiths, boilermen, and pumpmen as thanks for seven years of service and his recent departure.
Camille Dezot appeals a $25 fine from a poker court for selling beer in a restricted district. The notice lists The Big 4 Sigh company at 13 Lovel Wyoming street, with Stenberg as manager. Early work includes card lath glass and bulletty signs with sketches and estimates furnished. Prices moderate. See me about your sign.
Despite heavy rain nearly all items offered by the women of Unity Methodist Episcopal church at Meaderville were sold. Attendance remained strong though some were deterred from attending. The event benefited church effort and reflected the group’s hard work and success.
Meaderville mothers gathered at Franklin Public School to improve relations among pupil, parent, and teacher. The principal presided as many women attended and plans were made for another meeting next Friday with a prominent speaker to address mothers and teachers on a topic of mutual interest.
Real estate transfers include Phomus Moore to Al J. Davis for three lots in West Butte for $1. Harrington Realty Co to Nelo Murphy for lot 3 in 4th Inmoration addition. Tate Isyans widow to Michael A. Peenes on Antimony Street near Escelsior for $1. Mettis Coleman to H S Wickmire, portion surface section 33 township 3 north range 7 west for $1. U S patent to Alexander Rodoni southeast quarter section 4 township 2 north range 8 west. Colusa-Parrel Mining and Smelting Co to Orin C. Sullivan, lot 7 block 18 Floral Park addition for $1. When A Corry to Place lot 22 block Volunteer addition for $41.
Mrs Josie Olson aged 38 a longtime resident and former mother of a happy family died yesterday morning in a place described as a drug den at 654 East Aluminum street Several associates were present at the time Coroner may investigate The husband Charles Olver and five children survive along with relatives including Mrs Mary Yarner and siblings in Montana and Republic Washington Butte and Stal lowne names appear in fragmented form
Tom J Barrett aged 49 died yesterday after contracting pneumonia. He was found intoxicated in the street at 4 AM by Officers Barry and Hughes and taken to the station for a medical exam. Barrett had worked as a miner in Gutte and was recently an inmate of the county poor farm.
A Mont state meeting formed a new women’s suffrage faction pledging opposition to equal suffrage. Mrs Clinton H Moore led talks on the movement’s aims while others named include Mrs J J Hassel Mrs John Noyes and Mrs W L Creeden. The group plans regular meetings and to publish pledged signatures in opposition to suffrage.
The Tatty Method church in Meaderville announces the arrival of a long promised new model organ. It will be formally dedicated at a special service to be held within a few days, promising enhanced services for members.
Ironton Ohio May 14 Mrs Dennis Massie and her son and daughter Mary were slain at their Greasy Ridge home. The mother and children were found dead. another Massie son W E Massie, a city official, was later named. In Chicago May 16 Harley Beard 18 confessed to killing three people near Stanton Ohio. He beat them with a stick and killed them with a razor. victims identified as Robert Massie 45 Mary 46 and Nancy Massie 50.
In Rie Pa on May 15 the Penney ivation federation of Tabor fur day adopts a resolution asking all union men not to join the national guard. Delegate Dave Williams of Allentown opposes, arguing union men should join such organizations and refuse service when duty risks striking workers.
Cordova chamber of commerce asked Secretary Lane by cable if a survey would be made of the Chi tine Fairbanks route for a proposed government railroad. Thomas Tegg Jr of the Alaska railroad commission relayed the chamber’s inquiry and Lane’s reply stating the intention to proceed with the survey north from and toward Fairbanks.
Fragmentary note asserts improved information on the Chitina Fairbanks route. The remark hints at ongoing discussion or planning without detailing dates or entities.
Washington May 13 Tiarry A Wheeler of Chisago vice president of the Continental Trust company has declined a membership on the federal reserve board. President Wilson received a letter from Wheeler expressing regret that he cannot accept the appointment offered him because of business connections he cannot sever.
Salem May 18 The Rev H U Marshall pastor of First Baptist church here sought a divorce from his wife with backing of his congregation. After a business meeting the congregation announced unanimous endorsement of his conduct. The minister fled divorce proceedings whose nature was kept secret amid criticism.
In New Westminster British Columbia May 15 two men Elterm an Hehrens of San Bernardino California and Frank Davis were hanged in the provisional prison. The pair declared mutual hatred and Daviss last words claimed Hehrens killed the man they argued over. Behrens will be shipped to San Bernardino. Also reported in New York Kaela Ward received word Montreal death of Duncan McMartin 48 a pioneer in the Cobalt mining district of Canada.
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