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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
5
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 2 East Broadway Butte, telephone 422. Advertising notices appear in the paper as part of local business listings and extended contact options.
Local notes show rental pianos from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co, visits by Helena and Denver residents, travelers registered at the Thornton, Finlen, and Frank Clinton, naval recruitment by Lieut Littlefield, and a lighted NP sleeper added to the North Coast Limited. Various civic and social items, including x ray exams, new dentist office, and a weeklyExaminer prize draw.
The Family theater presented Mabel Heath a drama with the villain as lead and a strong gallery performance by a new company. Rip Van Winkle is slated for Thursday night and will headline the remainder of the week. The show featured clever specialties and a favorable monologue, with good songs and solid acting that pleased the audience and promises a strong run longer-term.
Madame Renna offers readings on love marriage divorce and changes in life. She claims to reveal work troubles journeys locating mines and all business matters and urges immediate consultation at 67 East Park street Butte.
Havana May 18 reports indicate the collection of receipts under the American regime closed last night with about 8400.08 in the treasury. Full reports from all parts of the island are not yet in and the shortfall is blamed on a rush of warrant payments last week before the new government takes over.
Edith Smith 12 years old of 321 South Idaho street accuses Thomas Brown decorator of making improper remarks and offering money to go to his room. Brown arrested by Policeman D Sullivan and jailed for preliminary hearing before Judge Boyle. Witnesses expected to corroborate claim amid disputes.
The Welsh people gathered at Odd Fellows hall in Butte to hear Rev. Joshua T. Evans of Denver preach in Cymric. A regular minister, Rev. Williams of Minneapolis, is expected in two to three weeks. until then the pulpit is filled by board-appointed preachers. Evans praised biblical strength from Isaiah and compared the Christian life to an eagle’s rise, asserting faith sustains believers through trials.
Joe Coram denies insolvency while in Butte for business talks on Horr coal and coke project. He notes mining interests in Bingham Utah and a profitable copper and gold property to offset any hardship, with plan to expand operations and hire H G Merry to run the new wash plant and ovens.
A basement fire at the Red Boot second-hand store 114 South Main last night caused over 2000 dollars in building damage with extensive smoke and water effects. Firemen fought for over an hour, suspect spontaneous combustion from stored household goods. stock damage limited by insurance, other nearby properties also insured.
Local brewers and masers reached a new wage agreement of 4 dollars for an eight hour day, avoiding strike action. The state Brewers' association refused to sign, but local manufacturers accepted the demand. Beer will be on tap as usual in Butte this morning though retailers may face higher keg costs.
Rev L Duncan of the Unitarian church in Butte preached on Some Religious Problems Growing Out of the Recent Volcanic Eruptions in Martinique at Good Templars hall. He argued religion must answer why such calamities strike both the righteous and wicked while clinging to optimism that all things work together for good.
In Spokane on May 18 Mrs Glen Castle died from injuries after a spirit lamp spilled alcohol ignited a woolen night dress. She collapsed breaking a leg while fleeing to safety and received aid as physicians predicted no recovery.
A Mr. Judd representative of the Wall Street Mining company spent the past week in Twin Bridges adjusting the claims against the firm. Judd praises development on the property and says money is spent judiciously. The company now drives a tunnel and advances development quickly under General Manager Godfrey.
A meeting of the Butte Driving club is set for this evening at 8 30 in the council chambers of city hall. All interested persons are invited to attend. F H Cooney secretary.
Basin and return fares listed for Boulder and Alhambra from 41 North Main street and depot. Basin and return $1.50, Boulder and return $1.50, Alhambra and return $2.30. Valid for Saturday or Sunday travel returning Monday. Basin and return on Sundays only $1.00 and Boulder and return $1.00. Tickets at office and depot.
A life insurance stand in a mall promotes dental care claiming long teeth life with biannual exams. Modern methods can restore, replace missing teeth and prevent decay, costing about the same as work by skilled dentists rather than subordinates in a dental parlor. No charge for examination.
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