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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
19
In Butte notes several items show activity around coal, rentals, travel, and local business. Mentions Grady's wagon coal beds, Orton Bros. coal and wood rentals, visits from Anaconda and Helena, and a Yale-bound Sedman Wynne.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Montana Wyoming and Southern railway with a capital of 5 million dollars. The plan calls for a line from Sheridan Wyoming to Miles City Montana and potential extension to Orin Wyoming at the Colorado and Southern terminus. Leading incorporator is R H Walsh president of the First National Bank of Sheridan.
County attorney allows release of James Murphy and James Sullivan after habeas corpus, amid earlier jail stay due to a misdated commitment. They were tied to a Wil Wright robbery on Galena Street and faced a district court case later dropped for lack of evidence. Steve Sullivan's habeas hearing was postponed to Saturday. Additional items include stock dispute over Butte Coalition shares and a bond filing for Sarah J. Moses administrator of George Kendall’s estate.
Yedgmen attempted to blow the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight office safe at Fremont and Montana streets overnight. The box showed soaping and nitroglycerin, but no blast occurred. Intruders fled, taking an overcoat, leaving a partially open door and little value taken. Authorities suspect expert burglars frightened away before the coup. The pay car arrived in Butte on Tuesday, suggesting motives for a large haul if successful.
Dennis J. O'Leary, Leadville police captain, spent ten days in Butte visiting his brother Captain O'Leary. He praised Butte, called it a great city, and said he may retire due to health. He plans a Salt Lake stop before returning home.
Quick direct toll service from Butte to Anaconda over the Automatic. No waiting for central long distance connections. Pull down top last hole, go to far end, return to start, press button and long distance is instant. Best and quickest service. Experiment and be convinced.
Antone Williams shows signs of recovery at the county hospital after being shot in the groin while trying to escape custody on South Gaylord street. He admits the escape attempt but denies forcing entry to the house and says intoxication influenced his actions.
August Fack, owner of the California wine house, has added The Monks by Leo Kurtz, a Munich artist, to his Helena gallery. The capital display features a superb collection of high grade pictures and sculpture, attracting art lovers visiting Helena.
Lewistown October 1 George F Wright of Flatwillow sold 2800 head of fine stock to I D O Donnell of Billings at about 28 dollars per head The sale marks the season’s largest cattle transaction in the area Visit John Milch at Lodge galoon West Park for cold beer.
C KE Meagher reports September revenue totaling 19 256 94 with 16 150 25 from licenses and 649 43 from taxes. Contingent and bridge funds loaned to cover running expenses as annual taxes lag. Total disbursements in September were 52 218 22 with balances across multiple funds and a notice of Della Shirkey returning to Butte to run Whitmore's Turkish baths.
An ad claims Mayer offers loss or money back guarantees on jewelry including Bridal Rose and Orange Blossom sterling silver patterns. It promotes lower prices versus competitors and suggests many customers save by buying at Mayer, despite skepticism about the guarantee.
No other optician offers invisible bifocal glasses fitted free with satisfaction or money refund. Montana Optical Co. advertises at 22 West Park in Mayer's store.
Katherine O Connell 40 native of Ireland died at home 1113 East Center Centerville wife of Daniel and mother of five Thomas 17 oldest and Mary Julia John Daniel Jr Survived by husband five children funeral at home then St Lawrence church high mass requiem set for Saturday morning
An offer from East Missoula Land Company invites urban residents to learn about a housing proposition. The plan promises four $1,500 houses sold for $70 each with terms of $10 monthly. It asks readers to mail a signed coupon to No. 44 East Broadway, Butte, Montana, to arrange personal sales calls.
The Standard offers all wool bunting flags made with double stitching and full 46 stars stitched on both sides. Flags have a strong tape hem to prevent fraying in storms and brass grommets on heavy canvas headings. Free with a $10 yearly subscription to the Standard.
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