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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
19
Butte readers get advertising details from The Gene pal Branch of the Standard at 2 East Broadway Butte. Telephone numbers 22 and 1422 listed for inquiries. Advertising rates are described for potential advertisers.
We offer a dozen hollow-handle knives and forks with one-third more silver than standard, stamped with our name. Handles are twice the size, made in one piece without seam, lightened by hollow construction, available polished or satin finish, advertised as cheapest and best-looking on the market.
A compilation of brief entries notes business ads, residences and travel. Mentions Hight & Fairfield Co. Regal shoes, Grady's pianos, Orton Bros. pianos, Drs Cole & Tait, 48 W. Park, births, student moves to East and Notre Dame, legal matters and trains serving Butte and surrounding towns. Also lists rail passengers, school enrollments, and local commissions.
At the gardens two rival teams, Reduction Works and Iron Workers, battled for a $100 purse with $15 to the winners. After two minutes the Reduction Works team pulled ahead to win as captain J W Scott led Gus Nelson and others to the line. A separate incident saw Harry Stover knocked down by Stuart Polk near the Butte race track, leading to Polk’s police court appearance following a quarrel earlier that day.
Residents are invited to stop by the Lodge saloon in West Park to meet John Milch and sample the establishment’s famous cold beer offerings amid a casual social hour.
Andrew Erickson, known as Henry to friends, drowned saving his partner during a log ride at Gregson plunge on Labor Day. The Butte miner, 518 East Broadway resident, worked at Barns mine and died after he and others tried to revive him. an inquest is planned in Butte as authorities seek clear details.
Fragmentary OCR reads that Frank Hutt was arrested at night after the suspect selected a victim and brandished a weapon, with police seizure described as the scene at a late office. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Deputy Sheriff Tracy arrested the man after a saloon confrontation opposite the Braumds house. The defendant brandished a revolver and threatened to shoot a man who had plowed out. Tracy subdued him with little resistance as the officer approached.
Ensign Neus mann’s death in a turret explosion aboard the battleship Georgia white near Boston last fall is tied to a San Francisco widow, Mrs Eliza D Neumann widow of Paul Neumann Hawaii King Kalakua adviser. She reportedly leaped from the City of Svanes off Acapulco Sept 1 around 11 pm. the vessel returned but no trace of her was found.
Pittsburg, Sept. Directors of the Cosmopolitan Bank plan to meet to craft a remand to Washington demanding reopening and continued operation, arguing solvency and contesting the comptroller's order. National Bank Examiner John R Cunningham denies intoxication during examination or notice posting, accompanied by Judge F F Oldham, adviser to the comptroller, in Pittsburg.
William Neuberger, a traveling man with headquarters in Butte, was robbed near Woolman and Main Streets at 2 am. Two gunmen frisked him, taking $6.95 and his keys while others watched in the shadows. His pin, watch, and cigar case were spared. Police report doors at Lancofice found ajar. four men allegedly involved. Officers continue pursuit.
United States Senator Dixon arrived in Helena, plans a brief Montana visit, then returns to Chicago to head the Republican speakers bureau. He expects to appoint Senator Beveridge and Vice President Fairbanks as Northwest campaign speakers.
Mary Lenore was arrested by the police department last night in East Park Street alley. The allegation that she is insane was made and she was taken directly to the county jail. Any inquiry into her sanity will be held later.
P Daniel was arrested last night accused of carrying four revolvers. A hearing is scheduled this morning. An engine running off track near West atte disrupted service. Lee train for Anaconda reportedly departed. G W Whitmore denies arrests at a bath house Sunday night were linked to his Turkish bathhouse. Orton Bros offer pianos and organs at 219 North Main Street. A lodge bar advertises beer at Park location.
Large crowd braved weather as a parade formed with horse drawn banners and a calliope. A fierce afternoon wind and rain tore a tent, scattered animals from a buffalo park, and required officers to avert panic while spectators sought safety.
If I had broken my watch yesterday take it to Mayer at 22 West Park to fix it. He installs the best mainspring for 1 and cleans watches for 1.50, with a one year guarantee. Mayer's factory for men repair work is the largest and best equipped in the West. He also offers custom jewelry work of equal quality and price.
The Ironworkers won the tug-of-war over Butte reduction works, J B McClellan finished pole climb in 17 seconds with B C Jones second, P A Doherty won standing broad jump with A F Wilson second, plus other merchandise contests. Capt J J Lynch led Gaelic football to a 9 to 6 victory. Meaderville vs Parrot Flat baseball game was called off due to darkness.
A new strike of promising ore has been made in the Highland district a few miles south of Butte on claims of Fa Milan. The lead is two feet wide and carries rich potential for a steady producer of free milling ore. Local reports note the mine has yielded notable promise among recent finds, though details remain concise.
Local items report the Butte Kennel Club meeting tonight in the Gy hall Cornest chamber to discuss annual election and upcoming bench show preparations. Funeral notices list Jacob Forecl and Mary Abies with services this afternoon and interment at Mount Maria Cemetery. Funeral details also include A J McWilliams from White Krebs parlors and Henry Erickson, body at Green Krebs parlors pending relatives’ word.
Hearst denounces plans and labor stance as cowardly and un-American. He cites affidavits by James Campbell of Pittsburg and Charles Bryant of Anderson Indiana to support claims that Bryan labeled Workingmen as public beggars and manufacturers as robbers.
A local procession honors William J Bryan amid a printers line of march with labor unions and industry groups leading the parade. Funeral notices follow for Carttino Kate Reddington Lass and Ada D Pring with services at homes and churches and interments planned.
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