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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1905
Page
9
A romantic tale on an ice rink ends with a rejected engagement and a family debate over a $55,000 inheritance. The couple’s hopes fade after the bride’s mother counsels accepting the fortune. the wedding is canceled, and the man departs seeking a new life.
The local gun club plans a range tournament tomorrow with many members likely to join. Guest we know as Jack Fanning, famed shotgun artist and former All-American team member in England, will participate and attract admiration for his skill.
An advertisement touts Tele Phone saving time and money with low rates for small users. It provides a contact number 500 and directs readers to the Tele phone building at 52 East Broadway to obtain more information.
A fire at 12:45 this morning destroyed the two story ten room home of widow Mrs. Joseph Devine and her three children, along with a nearby barn and fences. The blaze damaged the neighboring home of Mrs. Force, and residents could only watch as there were no fire-fighting resources nearby. All occupants escaped alive, with the house and furniture reduced to ashes.
Hennessy announces dressmaking at Mme Thornburg's parlor starts at 25 dollars with high grade work and skilled assistants. In two months 118 orders were filled from 49 to 175 dollars, five customers were disappointed, the rest delighted. Orders ahead two weeks, study Fourth of July demand.
Michael Haggerty who killed his wife and himself was laid to rest yesterday at Duggan funeral rooms on North Main street. His three young sons and their uncle James Walsh attended as a large crowd and many Miners' Union members joined the procession despite no public service due to weather.
G A R officers and local citizens fear graveyard flower thefts during Memorial time. Many potted plants and cut flowers disappear, often moved to other graves or sold in town. Officials consider hiring guards or enlisting sheriff help as decorations advance and Memorial Day approaches.
Work on the new Baptist church at the present site will start in June and be pushed to completion. After evangelical meetings paused construction, the campaign resumes as the Baptists seek subscriptions for about $25,000 for the building and equipment.
Exalted Ruler P. C. Gillis urges all Elks to join Tuesday morning parade participation. The G. A. R. invites Elks and Knights of Pythias to march as part of city observances with about 560 members in the area. Broadway theater hosts exercises.
A Sunday Standard correction clarifies an advertisement by Hennessy Mercantile Co. The corrected paragraph states that five customers were disappointed with gowns while 113 were pleased and delighted by the madame’s artistic work.
The Short Line announces 30 dollar round trips to Portland with 90 day limits and stopovers from May 24 daily. Tickets cover travel between The Dalles and Portland by rail or boat and pass through Idaho agricultural districts including Twin Falls Boise and Payette valleys. Highlighted sights include Hot Lake Grande Ronde Hood river strawberry fields Bridal Veil Falls and panoramic views from start to finish. Send 4 cents for a Columbia river folder. Short Line city office 105 North Main street Butte Montana. H O Wilson D F and P A.
Notice calls all lodges of I. C. O. F. in Silver Bow county to meet at Fidelity hall West Broadway at 9 oclock a m on May 30 to take part in the parade with the G A R services to follow after the parade Rev J S Hocking to officiate memorial committee secretary Charles Sanders
Monday observations in Butte mix fashion and everyday life. A turban like Easter hat dominates chatter while managers push store fronts beyond legal width. Dog Ben the mascot fights, kangaroo walking is debated, and several new home names appear as residents plan summer events and a Miners’ Union Day celebration.
A fragment lists veal stew and veal chops with ib. measures, an eastern loin steak and brisket boil, hamburg steak of three pounds, and fresh sausage also three pounds. The terse notation reflects a period market catalog style with item names and quantities.
Matched team of Shetland ponies with one first class pony phaeton and two harness sets offered. Includes one set double harness and one set single harness. Address P. O. box C Bozeman Montana.
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