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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
19
The Principal Branch Of Mes of the Standard is at 2% East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent tele Phone 1,422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A fresh shipment of large full bloom roses arrives with prices from $2.00 to $3.00. Carnations in multiple shades available at $2.00. Purchase opportunities noted for readers seeking affordable mixed bouquets.
Butte notices include wagon coal beds at Grady's and rent pianos from Orton Bros. Navajo rugs at Woman's club. coal and wood from McLaughlin Coal Co. Dentists Drs. Cole and Tait at 48 W. Park. Mayor Corby traveled to Helena. Social at Standard hall.
Speecial Dispatch to the Standard Bozeman Oct 12 During the week just ended more improvement work has been done in Bozeman than in any similar period. The Presbyterian church walls rise and roof work begins. The post office foundation is laid and the college agricultural building nears completion. Main street paving continues daily and the street railway line to the college nears operable status.
In Trenton on October 12 a Louisiana firm Westrick Engineering applied in chancery for a receiver for the Mexican National Sugar Refining company, asserting the firm is insolvent and that its assets and liabilities are indefinite.
John K O Rourke a 40 year old immigrant from Ireland and longtime Silver Bow county resident. Former smelter worker in Butte and later employed by Anaconda Copper company. He led L A 429 Chicago as secretary and was blacklisted for labor advocacy. He ran Mullins boarding house in Centerville, kept it open during a winter shutdown and did not turn miners away.
Thomas J. Walker, attorney for several North Butte Extension mining interests, announced dismissal of bankruptcy actions and said funds have arrived in Butte to lift attachments on the company’s property. Attachments cited include 255 dollars for the Butte & London company and 449 dollars for the Butte firm.
A petition sought bankruptcy for the North Butte Extension. Attorney Mr. Walker filed a praecipe in U S court to dismiss the bankruptcy proceedings after funds totaling 790 dollars, including 85.65 dollars to Bell Telephone and payments to Machinery Company, were forwarded on the attachments.
Mrs Bush answers in district court denying having some items from the estate claim and asserting a lease with Mrs Miller gives her right to retain possession until the lease ends. She requests a jury trial on the issues.
The largest Montana piano seller advertises 20 years of experience and free information on 10 leading makes with easy payment plans. Offers include second hand Kohler & Chase for 50 and various Kimball, Conway, Brinkerhoff, Whitney, Colby, and Orton Bros pianos with prices from 135 to 800. Terms: small down payment and monthly installments. Orton Bros., 218 215 North Main St., Butte, Montana.
The report notes Freit was discharged for leaving his post without permission after an incident where he failed to remove his hat in salute to Mr. Belmont, marking a disciplinary action in the racing calendar.
Amoy China October 12 General Swoo arrives with 1409 soldiers and 20 cadets from Foochow to welcome the American battleship fleet.
To raise funds for a South Butte church scholarship contest St Josephs parish women run a two night benefit at the American Dreamland and Park Street theaters on North Main and West Park streets. Tickets bought through parish members are valid at all regular performances during the season. The event aims to deliver a top class program and big crowd.
A meeting called by Democratic chairman Boyle aims to form Montana’s first club of young voters. The First Voters’ Bryan and Kern Club plans to enroll about 75 members in Gallatin County with sessions at Maxey's hall and talks by Walter Hartman or another speaker. Membership requires no previous presidential vote.
Readable ad copy offers bridal rose orange blossom and William Penn sterling silver flatware at low prices with a money back guarantee. Includes promotional claim of best value and return option.
Voters may number between 17 000 and 20 000 by close of registration a week hence as Silver Bow County reports strong turnout on the first day. Officials say 1 39 voters registered so far with 11 days remaining and heavier enrollment expected late in the period.
Free fitting offered for invisible bifocals priced from 12 to 15 dollars, cheaper than the usual 20 to 25 dollars elsewhere. Located at 22 West Park, Mayer's corner. Montana Optical Co. markets this offer to attract customers seeking affordable vision wear.
Pittsburg dispatch reports United States Senator Stephen W. Elkins of West Virginia rejects an alleged interview claiming an engagement between his daughter Katherine Elkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi. He says there is no foundation for such reports and that no announcement exists.
A short sale ad from Hub at 73 West Park promotes twenty overcoats fancy tweeds and devices in sizes 38 to 39 regular prices 15 and 18 dollars offered this week for 9.75 dollars.
New York jury returns a verdict in half an hour in favor of August Belmont in a $100,000 damages suit brought by jockey John H. Freit Freit alleged Belmont listered him when he posted and the jury found against the jockey, awarding Belmont costs.
News of the death of John Sheridan an old timer of Butte and Anaconda in Sunrise Alaska on September 7 is reported. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Dan M Buckley living at 967 North Main Street in this city.
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