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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
3
An advertiser offers 9x12 foot Axminster rugs at 35 dollars reduced to 24.75 for Wilton velvet rugs and 24.76 for Seamsless Wilton velvet. A variety of oriental and floral colors available in sizes including 9x12 feet and a $30 rug discounted to 19.50.
At Laporte Indiana on November 17 witnesses testified that Ray Lamphere made threats against Mrs Belle Gunness. The state argued jealousy and a falling out as motive for the April 18 arson that burned her home. Letters from Gunness to Lamphere’s relative were read, showing her method to quell suspicions while orchestrating murder. The trial featured Axel Helgelein recounting letters and Lamphere’s alleged influence over Andrew Helgelein’s fate.
Mother Julian, who has led Columbus hospital in Great Falls for six years, departs tomorrow to assume the mother provincial role in Missoula. She replaces the late Mother Helarion and will oversee the Montana province for the Sisters of Providence, guiding hospitals and schools in Missoula, Great Falls, Fort Benton, the Flathead Reservation, and Wallace Idaho. Columbus successor name pending. Montreal mother superior to announce soon.
Helena Ings state reports Carwile contesting the election claiming a one vote majority. Mr Carwile announces his intention to challenge the result and seek relief.
Thompson, the clever boxer visiting his home in Butte, received a delayed letter from W. J. Ferguson, Aberdeen Athletic Club matchmaker, offering a fight on Thanksgiving Day at 133 to 135 pounds with over gate percentage. Thompson cannot make weight in time, but telegraphed Ferguson on acceptable conditions and awaits a reply. He also has word from Mike Butler of Spokane Amateur Athletic Club about being slated for the first possible bout in the inland empire.
Robert Hopkins chosen manager of the Butte high school basketball team as practice set to start in two weeks. The squad expects to compete with scholastic outfits from Anaconda Helena Bozeman Dillon Livingston and Miles City as it pursues the state championship. Two players from last season are missing, Joe Phillips and Irwin Evans.
Slats Irwin captains the eleven at center with Brooks at forward and Saner as guard. Bergstrom, a strapping guard, is expected to fit Phillips Shoes as a new starter, while “Shanty” House is slated to be Brooks’ side-kicker. Several other students will also bid for starting roles.
Paddy Keneally Tom ONeil and Pat Barry all about fifteen were charged with highway robbery after accosting an elderly man named Hendrickson on Wyoming street. They reportedly demanded money and fled with a sum totaling 37.50. Keneally to appear before Judge Donian while the others are to appear before Judge McGowan this morning.
In Butte an 8 o clock meeting at the Holland rink seeks to form a basketball league. The Five W team and high school faculty, the school of mines, and the Butte Electric Power fives are invited with room for two more. Plans include league games and a picked team to challenge outside groups. A scrimmage will follow.
Thieves broke into St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Billings on November 17 and rifled the church’s poor boxes. A pane of glass was shattered and the boxes emptied just before dawn, with only a few cents left. this marks a second recent incident of similar thefts.
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