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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1903
Page
8
Jese M Hall surveys the sewing industry across the nation, detailing production trends, regional strengths, and the impact on workers. The piece highlights shifts in textiles, demand, and new technologies shaping domestic manufacturing.
Jesse M. Hall of Butte, son of Dr. Horace M. Hall, after surviving a lost Alaskan steamer, is now in Valdez and thriving in business. He writes of the Kayak, Cold Bay, and Cook Inlet oil districts, noting the Kayak field as strongest, with a 2000 barrel daily flow rumored and high grade oil. He describes local facilities at Kayak and Catella Bay, shipping by lightering, and the region's timber, climate, and transport plans as exploration grows.
A Friday showing of The Old Maids' Convention at the Family theater sparks ministerial objections but organizers defend the play as harmless. Admission is 25 cents.
Good 40¢ shirts for 25 boys three piece vestee suits in sizes 5 to 17 years priced from 3.95. Velvet blouse suits for 3 to 6 years regularly 10 dollars now 3 5 0 5. 200 pairs knee pants in cassimere and corduroy sizes all 50 cents. Knee pants and cotton shirt waists offered at 25 cents.
Women's Colonial slippers of Sovulma kid prettily trimmed with suitable weight soles for street or house in sizes 2% to 9 at S145 per pair. Surpass kid shoes with laced style monkey skin faced lace, patent tips and Paris toes with English walking heels in all sizes and widths. Shoes at S2.95 pair. The rush for shoes in closing hours of Saturday draws crowds to Hennessy’s bargains. Early call earns better attention.
Classified ad listing women’s and children’s shoes in patent calfskin with Goodyear welts and laced styles. Prices range from $1.15 to $3.50, covering infants to men’s patent colt skin shoes in sizes 6 to 11.
The second trial of Llewellyn L. Felker for the Dec 14 1900 death of his brother in law John V Cunningham began in Judge McClernan's court. The regular jury panel was exhausted and an order for special jurors was issued. Only two panel members had no opinions. Felker is represented by Lewie A. Smith and Ed S Booth. The case centers on manslaughter with potential upgrades blocked by prior jeopardy rulings.
Women's fine Swiss and plain linen handkerchiefs offered at 19¢ to 25¢ with embroidery lace trimming and assorted accessories. Includes collars, pins, hooks and eyes, soap, thread, hairpins, rubber cuffs, brushes, powders, perfumes, and corset cover options. Come and see.
Judge McClernan issues a temporary suspension of Honora Sheehan as executrix of Daniel Sheehan's estate, ordering her to appear on June 2 to show cause why the ban should not become permanent. The estate, valued around 3000 dollars, includes a Helena house and lot and 1300 dollars in bank deposits. The three minor children are at the Helena orphans home. Michael Rhea has guardianship duties since Miss Sheehan was unable to reside in Montana.
Parties visiting Basin creek reservoir may be served meals at the watchman’s house in the future. Rates are reasonable and special arrangements over water company telephone may be made.
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