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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
19
Advertising rates furnished on application for the Nnerpal Branch Office of the Standard located at 2% East Broadway Butte. Independent telephone line 1,422 reachable by phone 42% tele.
Richard Jose wowed a crowd of thousands at the Broadway theater last night with hits like Belle Brandon Silver Threads Among the Gold When You and I Were Young Maggie Dolly Gray and Dear Old Girl The audience packed the house and demanded more as Jose announced plans for another performance tonight. The show also features a clever farce Dont Tell My Wife but the singer’s memories and voice drew the attention and praise of the audience.
Local items include new births to the McGrath and Flynn families, visits by L. T. Morgan of Helena, and Mrs. Hi Kimball's Chicago trip. Dentists Drs. Cole and Tait, and Drs. Matthews and Karsted move to State Savings Bank. Dancing at Coliseum and shop updates at Tonkin's Clothery and Red Boot Shoe Co.
A concise note states that locating a buyer for real estate, an automobile, a ribbon remnant, or a factory asset hinges largely on suitable advertising strategies. The emphasis is on effective market outreach to attract potential purchasers.
Dr Daniel Coit Gilman aged 77 former Johns Hopkins University president died suddenly in Norwich Conn while visiting his sister after dinner. He had traveled to the city yesterday and was found on the floor by his wife. The item also notes a Roberta Rebekah lodge entertainment and supper in Meaderville Mont on Oct 15 1908 with prices for adults and children.
New York October 13 chairman Hitch cock of the republican national committee announced that Representative W S Bennett of New York city was selected as chairman of the speakers bureau replacing Mr Dupont who has resigned.
Powers Thomas Powers age 28 died last evening. The remains are at M. J. Walsh's undertaking par lors. Funeral notice will appear in later papers.
London telegraph Rome correspondent reports the wedding of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins will take place shortly with authoritative confirmation.
Walter H Newman Arthur Hill Lillian Haywood Susie Howard Bertha Foltz Florence Plum mer and C F Day praised by the company. An announcer invited friends and “Cousin Wilkes” of Mr Jose to attend tonight. The Boston Montana band postponed its Columbia Gardens dance in Jose's honor.
Thomas M. Powers timekeeper at the Anaconda mine and former Amalgamated general office employee died yesterday at Butte General Hospital after an appendectomy. He lived at 18 West Woolman with his wife and 7 year old son. Born in Leadville 28 years ago he moved to Butte over three years ago. He leaves siblings in Leadville and cousins in Butte including Ed Long once miners union president.
Nightly services feature evangelist Armstrong with afternoon Bible readings and music directed by Professor Ireland. Many seek salvation and some have already been saved. The Stevens Glee Club adds selections Thursday. Services run each evening with song at 7 30 and preaching at 8.
Rev G T Webb leader of the Baptist Young People's society spoke at First Baptist church in Butte urging young members to give more to church activities. He argued societies lack power when attendees seek personal gain and urged taking the movement seriously for real opportunity.
Fire from a gasoline stove exploded in a cottage opposite McPherson school at North Lincoln street and Lawrence avenue causing 100 dollars in damage at 9 AM. Principal Miss Adelaide Jordan said 1,200 pupils remained calm. A basement fire at 117 Fifty-third street, a grocery store run by Henry C Matthens, caused 1,000 dollars loss but Hyde Park police station suffered no damage.
F James Sheridan and Miss Mary Richards were married at noon on Sunday September 20 at the bride's parents home 305 Kemper avenue. The reception featured white roses and carnations with potted plants. The couple will reside at 25 East Summit street with friends offering best wishes.
An advertisement promotes buying a 40-foot East Missoula lot with a potential five room house. Pay $10 monthly for six months then $10 monthly, totaling ownership. The offer claims hundreds of Montana merchants have bought in and invites visits or calls to contact R. E. Glass or Mr. Peterson in Anaconda.
Bert Boyts charged with stealing 14 cattle released on 5000 bond. Sureties listed as William Mathews and Mike Bgaa.
Registration in Silver Bow county during the two days totals between twenty five hundred and twenty six hundred. Day one totals 1,274 and day two 1,271, giving a combined 2,545. Weather late in the day and overnight likely reduced the second day turnout. The piece notes a shift in shopper behavior toward ad driven, businesslike purchasing.
The Loyal Temperance legion met Friday evening with 32 boys and girls present. Mrs Carlson spoke on loyalty to instructors and Miss Dunkle led readings and played organ music. All children ages 5 to 14 are invited to join.
The piece argues Mayer's mainspring and watch cleaning cost one dollar and a half, cheaper than competitors who charge 50 cents to two dollars more, claiming Mayer offers a year long guarantee and better quality to avoid repeat work.
The Sullivan case in Silver Bow county faltered as prosecutors lacked witnesses and a transcript at a preliminary hearing. Steve Sullivan, accused of second degree assault stemming from Sept 2 incidents, had prior convictions and appeals pending while Tom Driscoll was wounded in an alleged holdup.
Col M H De Hora, president and general manager of British Butte Mining, hosted a dinner at the Thornton hotel with 14 covers to honor his birthday. Attendees included J W Murphy, J F Davies, Mrs Davies, John N Kirk, Mrs Kirk, W R Bean, Mrs Bean, W E Ward, Miss Irene Anderson, Capt J W C Taylor, and J B Mullinix.
The Literary Digest reports Richard Mansfield dreamed he was told to pack and leave at 6 for a permanent engagement. He woke, packed, then slept again, a later knock confirming the timing. The piece notes a psychic mystery and praises Professor Kellogg as solving such cases.
A citizen urges district judge contenders Messrs MecClernan Donlan Lynch Bourquin Smith and Howell to declare gifts or passes from railway corporations. The letter argues judges must be free from corporate influence and asks for swift disclosures of any prior or anticipated gifts to ensure fair access to justice. The writer notes public outrage over trust and corporate influence and cites the need for transparent impartial courts.
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