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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
8
New York gossip confirms Blanche Walsh has obtained a divorce from Alfred Hickman after seven years of marriage. The decree allows remarriage in three months. The ceremony reportedly occurred in 1896 in Jersey City, with Walsh's mother as a witness.
The Montana State band hosts its first annual ball at Columbia Gardens with full band music and seven old favorites plus new works. Committees include floor reception and arrangements with notable locals. Fraternal Brotherhood meets weekly at Pythian castle.
Mrs. Alfred Seadorf was taken into custody on a county physician's complaint of insanity. At 1,133 Delaware Avenue she will be examined Thursday by a commission in Judge McClernan's court. She is mother of six children, deserted by her husband who faces prior charges. two children are with relatives in Illinois and four in Butte. The family faces poverty and possible care in Helena institutions.
Montana Transfer Company advertises a household goods moving service with a furniture van. Office at 18 West Broadway and telephone number 23 listed for contact.
Polls open at noon today and close at 6 PM at Pioneer hall for the Butte Typographical union election. Voters are asked to participate in choosing officers and directing union affairs.
A delegate will be chosen to the International Typographical Union to meet in Washington in August. Candidates are William Ebbage and Bob Shields. Election judges are Messrs. Mc Whinney, Stevens, and McLaughlin.
The Northern Pacific offers one fare round trips for travel from points west of Billings to east of Plains and Iron Mountain including branches except Red Lodge. Tickets valid for return to May 28 due to the president's visit to Butte on May 27. W. H. Merriman Gen. Agent.
Louis Faist resigned as financial secretary and Charles H. Wilks was elected to fill the remainder of the term. Wilks received unanimous approval and is popular among members with four years of trusted service. A proposed by law change to raise share prices to 25 cents was defeated, not even reaching a majority.
City leaders of the Ancient Order of Hibernians report that most national officers now endorse the Irish land bill. Earlier visits to Montana and meetings in Butte and Anaconda showed opposition, but subsequent review led to broad indorsement by the organization.
Police Officer Auerbach filed a claim with the city clerk for a month and a half salary he says is due. He argues his suspension during the Davey administration was unlawful as the council was not ratified, and that $143 is owed. He vows to sue if the claim is denied.
Money keeps coming in for the Roosevelt reception but not fast enough to meet the planned budget. Eight dollars were added to the Standard office fund yesterday bringing the total to 44 dollars. Subscribes yesterday included James Higgins Dr E D Leavitt C M Palmer F S Mitchell R B Turner Henry Jonas C W Newton and E A Morley.
A Butte plumbers union committee demands a $100 fine and dismissal of a shop boy for A J Walker over an electric pipe thawing device. Walker refuses and states he remains open, with other city unions deeming his shop fair. Paid notices for political buttons and instruments follow.
May 16 excursion rates listed for Pipestone Whitehall Lime and Deer Lodge Bonita and Twin Bridges. Prices range from 1.00 to 4.50 with conditions on sale days and return Mondays and Sundays. The Sunday special excursion train will run when weather permits.
We pay freight. Reliable and prompt transfer jobbing and storage available. Office 15 West Broadway. W. J. Christie, manager.
Butte Montana store advertises wide range of women’s slippers and patent calfskin shoes at deep discounts. Highlights include three strap kid slippers with Louis XV heels for 3.45, patent calfskin court ties, and kid Oxford styles in various sizes, with many widths and special pricing from 2.45 to 5.85 per pair. Brands include Bros. of Philadelphia and Hl. E. Guptill of Haverill.
A Butte furniture retailer publicizes an extended sale on furniture carpets and house furnishings. They tout the largest stock of new goods, with prices cut by about 20 000 within 60 days and urge housekeepers to visit departments now for scarce items like lace curtains carpets and drapery accessories.
An old newspaper ad promotes CANAD brand Castile Soap three-pound bars for 2e, ARBUCKLE'S COFFEE at 1 lb, LION COFFEE at 1 lb, fancy apples in a 1.25 box, peaches and pears in 2% pound cans at 12c each, Clyde Butter fresh weekly, and a promotion offering a silver tea spoon with a 100-pound sack of Silver and Copper fancy Bread flour.
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