Bellings Grows Booster for Madison Valleys
Northern Pacific shows covetous interest in traffic rights and the St. Paul rail hub as Madison Valleys booster efforts proceed.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
14
Northern Pacific shows covetous interest in traffic rights and the St. Paul rail hub as Madison Valleys booster efforts proceed.
Madison county ranchers hear that St Paul and Northern Pacific officials eye a Madison valley route to Yellowstone. Surveys hint at right of way through a productive valley, with two feasible lines from Whitehall or Three Forks. Elling plans a 1000 HP power plant at Blaine Spring creek to power Easton mine and Virginia City, cutting milling costs.
Butte and Helena capitalists plan a Belt creek gypsum plant near Great Falls with 15 acres acquired. The $15000 facility will produce 50 tons daily, employ ten workers initially, and start by July pending machinery orders from the East. Promoters expect to meet local demand and cut freight costs.
A Madison county wedding in the Butte hotel parlor joined Charles Beckwith and Miss Essie Patrick. After a playful kidnapping prank, the bride was found at friends’ home and reunite with Beckwith. They will live in Pony after a brief honeymoon in the West.
William D. Huber, general president of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, arrives in Butte this morning for a two day visit. A nationally respected figure in labor circles, he will tour the local union and meet members during his stay.
Every dollar you pay for automatic telephone service stays local and benefits 500 Butte stockholders in the Montana Independent Telephone company, built and owned entirely by Montana capital. Support home industry and grow your business by patronizing the local system.
An advertising note urges readers to recruit new Standard subscribers for at least three months with prepaid first month and promises a flag as a reward. A. T. Morgan relocates his real estate loan and insurance office to rooms 618 and 619 of the new State Savings Bank building.
The nineteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kemper was celebrated with a home party. Relatives and friends attended a hospitable supper at their city residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Blair, several Kemper family members, and local clergymen.
Dr. J. M. Scanland of Warm Springs Dr. R. L. Stoke and Dr. A. C. Biddell of Butte left last night for Chicago to attend the American Medical Association meeting. The two week session will bring many Battle and Montana physicians, with wide national representation.
Special dispatch from Twin Bridges on May 24 lists local and regional movements. Mae Burtch, a Chicago nurse, visits relatives then heads to Hailey Idaho to visit Rev Ford Burtch. Dullens return from St Louis after their daughter Mrs J Mahoney graduates from medical college. Earl Claridge marries Miss Blanch Arbour in Dillon and will live with the bridegroom’s mother in Rochester. George Utley’s health prompts a possible operation in Butte. Fred Feilke surveys Madison valley land for potential purchase near Cliff Lake. Ruby valley train duties shift as Cyrus Brown resigns as assistant town marshal to supervise Red Rock lake cooking duties with the Page surveying outfit. Family of F M Stuart arrives from Lowell Massachusetts with Miss Green.
Members of Damon lodge No. 1 and visiting brothers are asked to assemble at the K of P hall today at 12 45 PM to attend the funeral of our late brother Joseph Mann. R D Jones C C
The Tide of Life melodrama at the Lulu theater drew strong praise for plot and acting. Florence Craig led as Na omi with notable emotion, Thomas Pawley supported as Harry Glyndon, W. W. Craig as Lazarus and Mayme Arington as the waif. Scenic effects pleased a packed house. encores followed each specialty number. The run lasts all week with a candy matinee Saturday and amateur night Friday.
Butte council No. 39 will hold a social dance Tuesday evening May 26 at Carpenters Union hall. The event starts at 9 o'clock with admittance 50 cents. ladies admitted free.
The Night Riders of Kentucky is now showing at the Alcazar in Butte. A vivid tale set in Kentucky features dynamite explosions and a dramatic pursuit, with a planter's daughter and a burning barn, culminating in the leader's capture and vengeance. Also, Longing for You sings at the theatre by James Murphy.
The notice lists individuals James Bateman William Roberts, Wri ltais Lattom and Henry Kinsman receiving sums from final proof of accident within seven days. Amounts shown include 14.25 15.85 31.40 and 88.50 respectively. The advertisement invites readers to join and receive benefits.
A group from Plains traveled on No. 5 to see the fleet at Seattle and Tacoma. The sightseers included Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Rittenour, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Debocher, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lansing.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Beamish, Mrs. D. R. McDonald and son Frank Harlen, Anton Zebish, Jim Willis and George Helterline are part of the group. Several of the party expect to visit Spokane on the return trip.
W H Rennaker pleaded guilty to threatening George W Ward and family and was bound to keep the peace with a $1000 bond. Mules from Buffalo arrived to work a Bitter Root irrigation ditch. Various residents visited Missoula, Hamilton, Corvallis, and Deer Lodge. Real estate filings included parcels near Darby, Victor, and Hamilton. Several locals traveled to cheer Hamilton baseball, and others returned from Chicago, Missoula, and Bonner. Tickets and Pullman berths for Oregon Short Line travel were advertised.
The Standard will present a 3 by 5 flag to the boy or girl who secures one new subscriber for three months or longer, with the first month paid in advance. The flags are striped, sewn fabric, fast colors and not printed.
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