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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
3
Butte Current Notes summarize local business and society items with mentions of fall footwear promotions, plans from Ortan Bros, real estate ads, and civic updates. Several residents from Helena and Deer Lodge visited Butte, with miscellaneous commercial notices from clothiers, bakers, bankers, and car services.
Stein, a Salmon Gly mining man from Ideke, says he was strong armed Saturday night on Utah Avenue. He identifies two men named B Cyttle and Wiama Stalh as the possible robbers and names Stalh as a witness who may identify them.
A fragmentary Montana ad lists numerous names and towns including Butte Billings Helena Havre Livingston Missoula and Helena ads. It notes watch cleaning services for $1 and a one year guarantee from Mayer’s in Park Ads.
Grace Hecker, a wife grieving separation from her husband and the loss of their child, killed herself yesterday morning. In a farewell note she requested to be buried in white and to wear her wedding gown as a death shroud. The note, found in a drawer, also references a mercurial substance linked to her child’s illness months earlier.
Saturday drew the biggest overcoat day yet for the sale with "values so big you can almost buy two overcoats for the price of one." The assortment is touted as larger and better than any other store in Butte with men’s and young men’s overcoats popular at 33, 40, and 45 dollars.
Our men and young men suits set a standard for style quality and value. With the largest range in Butte under our Clothery system every suit is backed by a money back guarantee. Suits for young tall stout and short men priced below common stores at 30 35 and 40 dollars.
A woman in distress attempted self-harm after admitting her baby died and expressing a wish to join the child. Police found a note reading of heartbreak and despair, ending with a wish to be buried beside the baby as she faced an empty life.
William Harrison, veteran businessman and head of Pritehard Harrison Co, died suddenly of apoplexy on West Darph Street. Native of New Jersey, 74 years old, he built the firm from its start in Butte and expanded it widely. Survived by father, widow, and three children. Funeral arrangements announced.
About 100 people gathered for a Columbus Day celebration organized by a local society at a community center. A speech urged making Columbus Day a legal holiday in the United States, noting that 28 states already observe it. A musical program featured Miss Theresa Theueanna, Miss Vinlet Bonina, and Miss Lena Bonine, followed by dancing.
John Healy aged 25 died at St James hospital after a fall of ground at the Anaconda mine where he was working on the 61st moat of the 200 foot level. Healy, unmarried, lived at 602 Virginia street and is survived by a brother Andrew in Butte and relatives in Ireland. The body was taken to Duggan's undertaking rooms.
They are selling leaning wor hose wallpaper bargains at Schat Glen Paint Co. A better line than yat shown at fc and We 2 rail, 14 West iirgadway-ade.
Mr and Mrs Frank Theveridge were accosted by an unmasked man with a gun as they stepped from their home on North Washington Street. Patrolman Barry pursued and arrested the suspect who resisted and threatened violence. Witnesses including Mrs Gorth and several women identified the arrested man, while Miss May Ale- Namara and others reported being followed or menaced earlier. The investigation seeks further identifications of the prisoner.
Readable text indicates a sales notice at West Park street offering men’s Call and winter styles shoes with quantities reduced. It mentions closing entra stock and reinforced concrete work, with unclear internal references. Entities include West Park street and Calonal Goethals.
Yesterday at the Empress the new vaudeville program drew a full house. Edna Aug Lucy Aug Allis Aug starred in acts and proved versatile. Houghton Norris and Houghton offered a motorcyclical act. Leo Beers delivered witty and skilled performance. Behind the Pootlights and the new picture feature with Lyle Wishop’s orchestra are highlighted.
The Rocky Mountain Democratic Club held its first winter gathering yesterday afternoon with Willian Alaloney A. Cohen J. B. McNally and J. J. Gritiu speaking. Topics included county jail proposition and urging Silver Bow County to seek state hospital access. attendance was strong and another meeting is planned next week.
Reports to the Silver Bow Trades Council noted further assistance for Stirline miners in the Affertigan copper district. Teamsters voted R400, cab drivers $20, and others $200. This was the sole business of significance at the meeting.
Camille Loniis, a 34 year old Belgian janitor at St. Patrick's church for eight years, died yesterday of pneumonia. No relatives in this country survive him. Father De Slere praised his faith and charity, noting years of aid to the poor. Funeral tomorrow at 3 o'clock at Luggan's undertaking rooms with requiem mass at 8:15 at St. Patrick's Church.
Alexander Zevanovich is jailed awaiting the outcome of injuries to John Kersul after a quarrel at a rooming house. Kersul lies in hospital with knife wounds to the bowels not considered immediately dangerous, though risk of complication remains.
There are many methods of advertising open to the national manufacturer but direct daily newspaper advertising to consumers offers the best path to sales. Cooperative newspaper advertising between dealers and ad makers pushes offers to the store and places goods where seen. The Bureau of Advertising, American Newspaper Publishers Association, seeks to help manufacturers with national advertising challenges.
The Better Fathers discussion will be held Tuesday afternoon at Eagles' hat with a short program of music. The event opens until 2 30 with public attendance welcome. Mrs. T. C. Rabbitt and Mrs. C. A. Smith are noted officers, urging full board presence for important business after the program.
Special Dispatch reports in Great Falls that John Cogburn was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses related to Oregon timber land filings. He allegedly induced property owners to sell timber lands in Oregon, collecting 100 from each entrant for locating him on timber land. The U S district attorney warns lands are not subject to survey, and several Great Falls and Wisconsin men joined the scheme.
Stanley Waterton longtime newspaper man of the Midwest dies in Chicago at 65 from pneumonia. He once co owned the Louis Journal and edited the Republic Chrontete Globe-Democrat in St Louis. He led Chicago Mail Washington Capital and later wrote books before retirement.
Baltimore reports William K. Marbury of Baltimore withdraws from the race to succeed James Walter Smith as U S senator. He cites Wilson’s wishes and campaign costs, noting the election under the 1944 constitutional amendment will be in November. An adjacent item mentions a Hungarian instrument for instantly computing interest on money.
State Tax Commissioner G M Houtz writes to Park county treasurer Tred Ajelde denying having warned of no state aid and denying a quoted statement. He says the attorney general will handle the mineral reservation tax case and asks newspapers to issue a correction.
Washington now discusses how to expand meat output amid shortages. An agriculture department bulletin cites high meat costs and declining per capita consumption, urging boost in beef cattle ratings, eastern extension, and greater hog and cattle production to meet demand.
In Belt vicinity a man named Dar kin was struck and kicked yesterday after a train mishap. He sustained a stomach wound and remained under medical examination at a hospital. The event occurred as a horse-related disturbance led to the altercation and subsequent injuries.
The list records funeral notices for Willam Ms. Harrison aged 43 at Duggan's undertaking parlors with later family residence at 7 Porphyry Street, a funeral for Jala Joni Heals aged 2 at Patrick Piatter's residence on West Virginia Street with mass at St. Patrick's, and Camille aged 33 with services at Duggan's and St. Patrick's.
Adeline Wenger wife of Alfred J Wes terday dies at the family residence Meaderville with a private funeral set for this afternoon at 3 oclock. Edward Campeau to be buried at 10 oclock tomorrow from 2318 Placer street to St Josephs church for mass at 10:30.
Joseph Richards, Focern Director and Omhalmer Lield, Montana Steret Bottesuns tnd, Phone L10T, Bett Pane S07. Contact details listed for office location and services.
The remains of Michael Arnoch aged 33, Charles Stocking aged 63 and Grace Becker were reported at Sherman and Reed undertaking parlors. Funeral announcements are expected to be made later.
Funeral notices list multiple operations from Sherman Reed Undertakers and Walshs, detailing services for Patrick Lovies, Lala Bras, Bliner Falkinders, and Hermiday Lacrety. Clergy include Rev B J Groeneveld and Rev George Wolfe, with interments at Sacred Heart, Mountain View, and Mount Morish cemeteries. Walsh Funeral Director info provided.
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