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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
25
The note lists the Principal Branch Office of the Standards at 28 Past Broadway Putte with telephone 422 and independent telephone 422. It states advertising rates furnished on application.
A dense Butte item list notes Orton Bros. pianos and various local firms, visits by Dr. Moore and Nathan Godfrey, and travels of W. G. Leeds and Miss Louise MacPherson. Trains to Pipestone Springs operate on three daily runs. Piedmont on Milwaukee road promoted. Local social events include Jolly Wild West social and a summer guest list at West Quartz Street.
Rev Father John Daly spoke at Milwaukee Sacred Heart school on rearing boys, urging belief in inherent goodness, denouncing divorce and intemperance as causes of youth degradation. He argued happiness comes from homes built on forbearance and prayer, urging support for the audience’s charity drive.
The reverend speaker lauded the public school system and urged religion as a foundation of government to be taught in schools. He praised Catholic church schools in Butte funding and highlighted other faith groups aiding temperance efforts. He argued reform must come from hearts of the people, not laws alone. Father Daly planned to stay in Butte a few days before traveling east to celebrate mass in Miles City.
Friends and pupils of Mme Elsa McPherson filled the Christian church for a well attended piano recital. The program built to a grand climax with two pianos and young performers followed by advanced numbers. Beethoven concerto was a highlight with Miss Clara Hoffman aged 10 on piano, Mme McPherson on second piano, and a full supporting ensemble.
The Butte local tournament saw Jack McLeod upset three-time Montana champion D. D. McLaughlin. Despite a back strain he won 3-6 7-5 6-3, positioning him as a strong contender for the Hot Springs August meet. An advertisement for Orton Bros. pianos and organs appears at 519 North Main Street.
A telegram from the East announces that Dr M C Smetters a renowned Butte physician will marry Miss Leona Wemple of Waverly Illinois at her father’s home in Waverly at noon today A reception follows from 2 to 4 PM after which the couple will visit the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle and return to Butte around June 5 They note high class motion pictures at Alcazar theater 45 West Park
The memo urges contestants to stop wasting time filling every nomination blank and ballot. It recommends counting votes, binding them, and filling the pink slip with the total and the intended recipient. Credits then go to the indicated contestant, and successful selling depends on being a strong advertiser.
John Wright used a cheap 32-caliber revolver in Chicago lodging house yesterday morning, firing twice at McColl after a dispute over paying fifteen cents for the night. McColl, a 30-year-old railway switchman, was wounded in the arm and head area but survives. Wright is jailed on attempted murder charges claiming self defense.
A brief note touts Bell telephone lines allowing instant travel feel by using automatic telephone service to reach Boulder and Basin from Butte and return quickly.
Mayer's Jewelers claims a dozen graduates will receive diamond rings this season. The store advertises rings priced from 25 to 70 dollars, offering about 5 to 15 dollars less than competitors for similar quality, and guarantees lower prices with a money back option. Mayer's touts rapid growth to Montana's largest, emphasizing value and sales over high margins.
Standing room only filled the Unitarian church as Rev. Lewis J. Duncan gave a over two hour lecture on Ibsen's Brand. He outlined the story, read passages, and offered scholarly interpretation of the characters. The talk was praised as one of the most masterly efforts of its kind in Butte.
Funeral details for James Sullivan Frank Suino George Sasso and Charles O Connell from Sherman Reed are listed with times 9 or 10 30 in the morning at St Lawrence Holy Savior and Sacred Heart churches followed by mass. Charles A Gilmore s arrangements pending. Funeral notices handled by Sherman Reed.
Annie Pearl Duggan 77 died yesterday private funeral 2 p m today 823 North Montana Street officiating Rev John Hosking services at the grave. Joseph Stein funeral Wednesday 9 o'clock Walsh's parlors high mass 9:30. Jerry McCarthy 50 funeral tomorrow 9 a m from 825 North Wyoming Street to St Marys Church high mass 9:30.
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