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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1902
Page
7
Our Optical Department is the most complete between Chicago and San Francisco. The optician in charge is highly qualified to treat defective vision where surgery is not needed. We stock uncut lenses and have machines for cutting grinding and drilling. Examinations are free and orders are filled without delay.
A flood of items records pianos for rent from Orton Bros and sales from Montana Music Co. Citizens travel for business, visits, and jobs with many registering at the Finlen Thornton and Butte hotels. Society notes include weddings in progress, theater plans, and a concert to fund church organ upgrades.
Ten days of talks between the State Brewers' Association executive committee and the Butte Brewers' union ended with both sides rejecting offers. The union demands four dollars a day for eight hours, while the association proposed three dollars and seventy-five cents. A final contract for the year ending May 1, 1903, was unanimously rejected. members may quit Monday, but no general strike is planned.
The hearing in Judge Harney's court consumed the day with arguments opposing the affidavits offered by the Speculator company. About 15 affidavits were presented in opposition to the filings as Mantle's attorneys argued against them.
In Butte about 1,500 copies of Mary MacLane's book have sold with many stores exhausted and consignments pending. Public interest is waning though some dealers report steady mail orders. others fear overstock and have cut prices or halted orders.
Basin and return fares listed for Saturday and Sunday 1.50 Boulder 1.50 Alhambra 2.30. Return Monday bas in and return 1.00 Boulder 1.00 Basin Sunday only 1.00. Tickets at 41 North Main Street and depot.
County attorney Breen explains which church properties are tax exempt and which are taxable. Grace Methodist Episcopal Church argues for refund on a Park City lot once sold for taxes. Also discussed is liquor license tax dispute involving Booth's general store and a bond proposal to settle $750 protest.
Thomas R. Hinds was elected treasurer of the Montana Jockey club yesterday, succeeding T. M. Lowry who resigned. Lowry’s departure surprised those involved, though he keeps his stock and may stay active. Hinds is a prominent Butte businessman and former Silver Bow county treasurer. Lowry declined to explain his resignation.
Dr. R. L. Gillespie, a prominent Portland physician, is in Butte for a few days visiting friends. He will attend the State Medical Society meeting at Anaconda on Wednesday and Thursday and read an important paper at the convention. Butte physicians and others are making his visit pleasant.
J J Somerville visited Anaconda and was in Butte yesterday. Mrs H F Collins of Anaconda visited in Butte yesterday. Mrs Dr Stephens visited Anaconda and was in Butte yesterday. J B Williams of Anaconda was in Butte on business. Mr and Mrs Joseph Vogler depart for Salt Lake City for a wedding. J A McIntosh hosts guests from Helena and Miss Grant of Portland. Mrs T H Stevens returned home after visiting Butte with Mrs J Courteen and the Campana sisters. North Walkerville Juniors seek to play State Juniors on Decoration Day. contact Mort Kelley at 37 West Granite.
Dr Price arrives in Missoula after seven months in Georgia with his family. The group traveled with no issues and departed on the afternoon train to the valley.
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