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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1902
Page
11
Carpenters debate boycotting lumber amid an emerging independent company in Butte as worries grow over dwindling materials. Builders defer plans after April permits lag, fearing interruptions until a settlement ends the current material shortage.
B P O E Elks call for a special meeting this evening at o o clock in the lodge rooms. All members urged to attend if possible. J H Ogorman Secretary.
A Helena dispatch reports that unless a settlement is reached by next Wednesday a phase of the dispute between the Teamsters Union and Butte lumber companies will be heard in U S court. Judge Knowles set May 21 for the show cause regarding delivery interference to the Pennsylvania building in West Park street. Western Lumber asks for an injunction. the case carries uncertain outcomes amid union counsels’ possible nonparticipation.
The Overland Limited offers round trips via Salt Lake City to Missoula, St. Louis, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles with dated departures and prices. Tickets at Oregon Short Line office 105 North Main Butte Montana. General Agent H. C. Wilson.
An extraordinary fatality occurred yesterday in the Reed & Sherman livery barn when a valuable horse fell into a chute and was killed by its own weight. The creature entered the manure chute, jackknifed, and entrails burst through the skin as it was squeezed toward a narrow opening. A police officer ended the suffering with a bullet.
P W White a prominent civil engineer with the Northern Pacific announced his resignation yesterday. Since 1889 he led steel bridge work from Billings to the coast and most recently supervised the Livingston machine shops and the new passenger station and steel viaducts between Logan and Butte. He will take a better position with another firm at a higher salary.
Northern Pacific railway offers round trip tickets from July 4 to September 1 for 24.50 to Minneapolis with stopovers allowed on the return. Tickets sold at the G A Office by W H Merriman, corner Park and Main streets.
Work is well underway at the Grand opera house to reopen as a virtually new theater. Carpenters electricians and decorators are on site as manager Marks oversees a full refresh of scenery house furnishings and interior harmony with an early opening planned and strong attractions booked.
Father Quesnel, recently appointed to lead the South Butte Catholic parish, has arrived from Frenchtown and will begin work at St. Joseph parish. He will celebrate Mass at 10 this morning in Frost hall and Sunday school will follow at 2 PM. He plans parish calls during the week and will offer French and English instruction at the service.
Judge Harney said he will call his civil calendar next Tuesday and set trials for the week starting June 2, with a jury summoned to report on that date.
The South Side Sandalphon club met Tuesday evening at 935 Arizona street to adjourn for summer. Officers were reelected: P. H. Sherrard president, Mrs George Knox vice president, Miss C Hammond secretary, Roy Farnham treasurer, Clarence Otis critic. Members anticipate fall work with pleasure.
Miss May Early entertained her many friends Friday evening at 1333 South Utah avenue. Selections on the piano, dancing and games followed by luncheon prepared by her mother and assisted by Miss Annie Bedican and Miss Lucy Maher. Guests included Eva Bowman Anna Breen Mayme Humphreys Jennie Harrington Nellie Harrington Helen Cooke Anna Stribeck Mary McQuarrie James Reynolds Russell Brodeck Grover Tachell John Maher Henry Bowman Arthur McQuarrie Calvin James Ted Pope Roy Hopper.
A recent gathering held last Tuesday evening in the Y M I parlors by the Young Ladies Institute drew universal praise as a lively social affair.
The event hosted dancing and humorous contests including a wood-sawing competition for women where Miss T Seaker logged 15 seconds to cut a 14 inch log earning a fine prize. Mrs B Rooney took a consolation prize with 63 seconds. Men competed in a handkerchief hemming contest with Mr McCarthy winning in three minutes while P G Lynch still sewed. Ice cream and cake followed with more dancing before farewell.
Thomas Dunstan of 19 Copper avenue receives news from Edwin P Dunstan who left Cornwall for Australia in search of fortune. After decades with little contact, Edwin writes he is visiting England and will go to visit Thomas in town before returning to Australia.
Location cuts no plenare and cases 500 miles from Butte are sent to the Owsley block agency. The office in Butte invites consultation without expense, promising help regardless of location or difficulty, with rooms at 21 22 Owsley block open day and night.
The Mill and Smeltermen's union No. 74 and W. F. MW extend thanks to Miss Hughes Mr Curtis the Woodmen of the World quartet and several honorable men for their kind assistance in making the enter Read aloud local thanks to community supporters and leaders for help in the event.
Notices announce a grand ball given by the street car men at Columbia Gardens on Tuesday evening May 20 1902 with tickets from conductors at 1.00. Also events include Woodmen banquet transport, Morris Co pastry opening near 62 W Park St by June 1, and funerals for Ethel M Gilbert and E A Smith today. A social dance by Silver City Hive L O T M at Scandia Hall Friday May 23 with 25 cent admission.
In Carlisle Pennsylvania May 17 the parents of Harry Sweeger learned the government sent an empty coffin for their son killed in the Philippines. An express bill of 105.57 plus deceit raised indignation and fears of other cases. disinterments may reveal more empty caskets.
The author of The Colossus says favorable notices validate his work and deny claims the Keeley Cure harms the brain. He notes two years since starting the cure, with increased writing hours, clearer style, and greater creativity, disputing critics. Opie Read.
An advertisement from Salt Lake City Utah promotes a treatment for drunkenness offering services at 164 E 1st South. The note presents a recovery option with emphasis on location and availability.
Article explains catarrh affects mucous membranes from nose to lungs and ear tubes. It warns cure early to prevent deafness, noting most hearing impairment comes from catarrh and describing symptoms such as buzzing noises in the ear.
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