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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
7
Butte readers and advertisers are offered advertising rates by The Principal Brand of Standard located at 21 East Broadway. Telephone service provided via 422 for inquiries and rate details.
The store lists brands from Vacheron & Constantine to Ansonia with sole agents in Butte. It notes multiple grades available for each brand, from nickel to 18 carat gold, and cases ranging from silver to filled. Prices span 1.50 to 150 dollars depending on materials and customer choice.
Mrs. Howard of Glendale testified about her range work from 1887 to 1891 and claimed Mrs. Lucina Bowe told her in 1893 she had sold all stock. Witnesses for the defense said Billy Bowe ran the ranch, with Mrs. Bowe handling finances, while others argued the cattle belonged to the estate. The trial resumes this morning.
The executive committee plans to depart Monday evening as about 1 percent of delegates attend the convention. Montana will have 40 delegates. The convention opens May 2 and meets in session for nine days. Butte delegates will press to hold the next gathering in Butte.
Northern Pacific plans sales on June 7 8 10 14 and 16 for round trip tickets to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Omaha St Joseph Council Bluffs Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other western points. Fares range from 42 to 53.50 with varying routes and final limits. Inquiries to W H Merriman General Agent Park and Main streets.
The Farrell property plans to close within the next two days affecting about 125 workers as union disputes with lumber dealers halt timber supplies. Donald Gillis says shafts are timbered from Western Lumber, now out of stock, forcing suspension until a settlement is reached.
The Elks lodge No. 240 will hold a meeting in Butte tomorrow night to settle plans for a new central building. If approved, the lodge aims to rival the best in the state with improved rooms and facilities. A large turnout is expected for Salt Lake City in August for the grand lodge meeting with the Boston & Montana Band likely to participate and a prize fund of 5000 dollars announced for bands in contests.
Dry slab wood easily sawed and quickly split sold at 4.75 dollars per cord by Northwest Coal Company located at 29 East Granite with phone 595 for ordering and delivery in the local area.
Northern Pacific Railway offers round trip tickets from St Paul and Minneapolis to the above points at 34.50. Tickets valid for return through September 1. Fur inquiries contact W H Merriman General Agent at Park and Main Streets.
A group of delegates from the Western Federation of Labor will depart for Denver. The local offices will close during their absence. President Dan McDonald and Secretary Clarence Smith plan to leave tonight, with Frank Pelletier and F. W. Cronin among those traveling from the area.
Investors are told a company formed to develop the Jenny Dell and October claims west of Eveline has secured the ground. Eveline has yielded 500000 dollars at 300 feet, and ore bodies trend into Jenny Dell. The firm has 200000 shares, 50000 offered for exploration at 1 dollar, urging a thorough investigation. Inquiries at No. 47 East Broadway, Butte, Ont.
Fred Nichols of Virginia City Nevada died at St Pauls hospital aged 25 after six months canvassing for the San Francisco Examiner. He formerly worked for Finlen Drug Company and roomed in the Curtis block. His mother was to arrive today for funeral arrangements.
The note advertises Madame Ren no a fortune teller and clairvoyant who offers life readings covering love marriage divorce work travel and business matters. It lists 67 East Park Street Butte for readings and adds fancy work supplies stamping to order and an embroidery parlor at 105 Clark block.
A West Sider letter to the Standard complains that residents near Excelsior Avenue bear higher rents for a respectable area while a nearby house hosts nightly revels and debaucheries. The writer urges authorities to relocate its occupants to the red light district.
George A. McDonald and Jerry McMahon were held for trial in district court on grand larceny charges involving stolen stock. McDonald posted 2000 bond. McMahon remains jailed unless a bond is posted. witnesses identified cattle and horses tied to a Chinook ranch, and owners reported loss with no payment. A second charge for stealing a horse from William Van was continued due to a missing witness.
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