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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
19
The principal branch office of the Standards is at 2 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone numbers are 422 and 1422. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
A vintage notice explains how an optical department records eye prescriptions with dates and details. It notes customers can transfer prescriptions when moving, and that broken glasses prompt quick record lookups to verify progress. The ad promotes continuing care and recordkeeping for eye health progress.
Various items note visiting residents and arrivals in Butte including Charles Defoe from Livingston Bo Thompson from Three Forks Ww. E. Casey of Rodersburg and others. Local services include piano tuning and footwear ads and medical and business notices. A daughter born May 29 to Mr and Mrs James Murphy and a May 28 birth to Mr and Mrs George Miller are recorded.
At last evening’s union meeting arrangements were completed for the semi annual election of officers to be held next Tuesday evening. Additional nominations for some offices were made. Officers of the election were chosen: Judges Dan J. Monroe, John Ransom, John Osborne. clerks John Savage and Ed Joyce.
Memorial day 1911 in Butte featured cloudless skies and warm sun with courts closed and streets quiet. Grand Army of the Republic and Women's Relief Corps distributed flowers at cemeteries as veterans of the Civil War Spanish American War and others were honored with flags, services, and a luncheon after ceremonies.
This week offers new spring shirts in several styles and patterns. High quality fabrics and exclusive prints showcase superior craftsmanship and value for fashion lovers seeking affordable, stylish options. Limited stock available in assorted sizes.
After grave decoration in cemeteries, the Spanish War Veterans auxiliary hosted an entertainment at Scandia hall for Spanish American War veterans. The crowd enjoyed an afternoon program with songs, recitations, and a luncheon. Speakers included William Davies and Colonel Taylor. Mrs. Kennedy delivered an original poem The City of the Dead and, at request, The Soldier's Pardon.
Colorado Street outhit Centerville and ran up an 11 to 5 victory. Moody and Rodgers starred at the plate while Rodgers and Graham formed the battery for Centerville as Duff and Bacon worked behind the Colorado club.
In Albany New York Brown meets Johnny Allen in a 10 round bout with Allen substituting for a fighter who failed to appear. The event centers on a May 30 date and includes Tommy Maloney as a noted participant.
Americans are manufacturing between 600 and 800 phonographs a month in Japan, reflecting growing industrial ties and production capacity in the Japanese market. The report highlights cross border manufacturing activity and possible implications for trade dynamics and technology transfer.
London reports a Paris rumor that Emperor Francis Joseph may have died suddenly. A Vienna dispatch later says his condition improves and that he plans a farewell audience with the Hungarian premier tomorrow.
A sleepy roomer tossed a cigarette stub from his window onto an awning at 517 East Park Street, starting a small blaze that damaged the awning and front of the building. Neighbors woke the resident, and the fire department responded quickly. damage described as slight.
Adath Israel Hebrew congregation on West Silver street will hold the Feast of Shabuoth or Weeks for two days starting Thursday at 7 30 p m and ending Saturday at sunset. Cantor Rev M L Margolles will conduct services with evening prayers at 8 p m and morning services at 9 each day.
F H Reece and Harry Lee, railroad men, are held on charges after Reece allegedly swindled a wealthy timber owner in Spokane. Police say Reece chatted with the man at a fashionable bar, leaving with $200 not his. Lee, claiming no involvement beyond aiding spend, implicated his partner.
Mat Sime, a Decoration day celebrator and Tramway miner, was shot in the hand at Columbia Gardens while fooling with a gun. He arrived at Murray's hospital with two fingers amputated. Sime lives at 2107 First Street.
An 18 year old Frank Shone, living with his mother near East Butte, was arrested on her complaint by the sheriff last night. She says she can do nothing with him and requests county authorities handle the case as he has been away from home for three days. Long Funeral Planned for Edward D Long
A five year old girl named Smith died yesterday at a local hospital following an operation. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Smith of 914 Colorado Street. The body was prepared for burial.
The funeral for Mrs Hannah Hanley will be at her son Daniel Hanley’s home 849 West Copper street tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. High mass follows at 9 30 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
A special dispatch from Bozeman reports that on May 30 Prof H A Duddy led students in a meeting to centralize public speaking activities at Montana State College. A Debating Council of the Montana State College was created to oversee all contests, local oratorical events, and the annual inter-class debate. Officers elected include President H S Davis Vice President Fred H Gordon Secretary Miss Inez Dusenberry and Treasurer John C Taylor.
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