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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
19
The General Branch Office of the Standard is at 3 Best Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent telephone 1,422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Clothery Clothes. Wagon coat beds at Grady's. Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Drs. Cole & Tait, dentists, 48 W. Park. Born Sept 14 to Mr and Mrs John R Morgan 812 Zerelda Street a son. Quartz location blanks conforming to new laws on sale at the Standard office. Dan M Armstead called to New York by illness of his father. Ben J Cornelius returns from coast. Maye Carman to Melrose to teach winter school. Argosy at P O news stand. One fourth off on suits and hats at Gray's 109 West Park. Johnston gone to Connellsville Pa. Arthur Smith visits from Ely Nevada. Martin Morony candidate for coroner. Evans family and Miss Gertrude Nichols return from Swan Lake. Regal shoes in quarter sizes at Red Boot 86 North Main. Atterbury suits $24.85 at Tonkin's Clothery. Regal shoes $3.50 and $4 at The Red Boot. John F Forbis family return from country home with Carrie Lowry. B and P Ry rate $1 for round trip Butte to Anaconda Sept 14–26 1908. Matinee at Orpheum draws women. Marriage licenses issued: Pelkie Fos ter, Stark Urlin, Bluff Humphreys, Rockefellow Christenson, Sullivan Connors, Baglin Carley, Schaefer Kern.
Notice advertises a special train to Three Forks for a land sale on September 17. Round trip fare listed at two dollars and sixty cents.
A timber fire on the military wood reserve near Galena, Sturgeon County, Michigan, is now practically out after nearly two weeks of blaze. A heavy rain in the Black Hills aided extinguishing efforts. damage is expected to be very heavy, though an exact estimate is not available.
The infant Alice Doner of Mr. and Mrs. John Doner will be buried at 2 PM at 1019 West Woolman. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M F Canning died at 604 West Park and is to have a private funeral. George Sullivan, 32, ex secretary of the Butte Miners union died in Los Angeles and will have his remains brought here. full funeral notice to follow.
John Norbeck a 59 year old laborer detained at Butte county jail last Sunday died at 10 yesterday morning from pneumonia. He complained of chest pains and lack of funds, was moved to county hospital but died before ambulance arrived. Coroner ruled no inquest. Norbeck had lived in Butte 12 years and belonged to the International Laborers' union. Survived by nephew Gus Johnson. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Creditors of A Booth & Co selected seven of eight to act with receiver W H Chalmer in managing the business. The committee members present hold claims totaling over 2 million dollars. The remaining member to join the committee will be chosen later.
Notice to miners calls a referendum on amendments to the constitution of the W. F. of M. The vote will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 1908. All members must attend. James Shea president Dan Holland recording secretary.
Chairman Harry Gallwey schedules three day adjourned convention starting Sept 23 to winnow down a field of 16 aspirants for county offices. Republicans plan a similar adjourned session a week later. Swede Murphy under police politics scrutiny. Mike Morley enters race for county assessor. Republican delegates depart Butte by special train with band.
Trustee of Butte lodge sues to recover a portion of a shortage for which it is responsible. The Butte aerte of Fraternal Order of Eagles obtained a judgment against Phil I Miller for 1804.30 plus interest. A new suit seeks 547.25 from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co for a share of Miller’s shortage covered by a bond. Miller faces a pending criminal case for grand larceny.
The Woman's club awarded 50 in prizes to 25 of 160 children who planted gardens from seeds provided by the club. Prizes: eight first 3, nine second 2, eight third 1. Winners include Retta Mennie and others. awards to be presented at No. 9 North Washington Street early next week.
Mayer at 22 West Park markets American made watches with clear price comparisons. He emphasizes 21-jewel William McKinley movements for 25 dollars in hunting cases, 17-jewel McKinley open face cases for 14 dollars, and Elgin or Waltham models from 5 to 9 dollars, with a lowest price guarantee. The shop promotes value and price transparency.
Readable notice announces free fitting and free eye examinations offered by the Montana Optical Co located at 22 West Park in Mayer's store. The ad highlights no charge and promotes optical services to customers.
Sister Emilda lay in state at St. Patrick's church as hundreds of Sisters of Charity and priests from across Montana attended. Rev Father Peter De Siere led the mass and Rev Father Stephen J. Sullivan delivered a life-affirming sermon praising her charity, kindness, and acts of service. Pallbearers included Judge J. J. McHatton and miners’ union representatives, with flowers laid at the grave in a simple, modest service.
Butte firemen fought three blazes within an hour, from East Broadway to South Butte and then Montana and Park streets. A lace curtain fire in Mrs Daniels apartment caused minor damage. A spark from a passing locomotive ignited hay and excelsior at the Montana Electric warehouse threatening the building. The largest blaze burned in the boiler room of Gunder sons racket store, with smoke filling the basement. two streams saved the block and nearby businesses. Total loss estimated under 150 dollars.
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