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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
13
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Independent telephonia 4,422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A string of short notices lists businesses and services in Butte and nearby towns, including coal companies, dentists, ranges, and merchants lunch options. It notes births and a death, travel to Spokane, and local promotions for pattern magazines, shoes, and a bathing cure. Also mentions filings for two incorporations and upcoming railway rates for a county fair.
Packing house products prove risky to haul as meats hung in a refrigerator car swing violently on rough trips and may throw cars from the tracks, a note from the Railroad Age Gazette warns readers.
Citizens are urged to keep to the sidewalks during President Taft’s upcoming Butte trip to ensure a clear view for the procession. Regulators enforce no crowding in the street and coordinate mine and smelter closings to let workers see the president. Decorations may wait for better weather, with forecasts uncertain for the week ahead.
At a large meeting, Butte Miners Union No 1 demands all engineers in mines and smelters join Butte Stationary Engineers Union No 83 by Sept 23, 1909 or lose work rights. Officials warn engineers who do not comply will be barred from underground duties.
The Gaelic league of Butte hosted a lively outing in honor of Rev. Michael O Flanagan at the Nine Mile house. Father Hannan and Judge Lynch dominated the sports, with clergy and women joining in events. Supper followed as speeches and songs in the old tongue were heard, marking a gala day for the Gaelic league.
R F E Bell was found in Pleasant alley badly beaten by Alice Clayton and William Beakey after an alleged quarrel over a name insult. Witnesses said Beakey and a cousin joined in with chairs and a poker, leaving Bell comatose. Both suspects were arrested on second degree assault and held at the county jail.
William Hihanala aged 36 died yesterday and his remains lie at Sherman Reed's undertaking parlors. Funeral at 402 East Broadway this afternoon at 2. Patrick McAvoy aged 42 died last night at 500 East Aluminum street with funeral notice to follow.
Complaints say the drinking fountain at Broadway and Main is useless for its purpose. The lower basin for animals is dry, the upper men’s side runs but lacks a cup. Cups are broken or stolen, and despite two policemen nearby, a cup is seldom kept at the fountain.
At the Northern Pacific cafe in Butte yesterday morning, George F. Harrison a switchman under liquor abused a waitress. Proprietor G Keller restrained him and other party in the fracas were arrested for disturbance. Harrison suffered a cut nearly severing an ear. The clash began over a piece of pie.
In Butte Mayer's store front displays four watch workers and a hundred awaiting pieces. Behind in the factory two artist jewelers handle new work and repairs, with Mayer's payroll praised for its high skilled labor. Repair delays average about a month. prices include mainspring or cleaning services with yearlong guarantees.
The Empire theater opened a week’s engagement with a tramp juggling act by its originator, returning several times for more. The Ozars, French Sisters, Kenmores, Somers and Storke, Sam Carleton, Frida Giroux, and the Empirescope provide varied acts and motion pictures. European imports headline a six-act import lineup for the circuit.
Patrick McAvoy aged 42 a native of Ireland died yesterday at 500 East Aluminum street after a brief pneumonia illness. He belonged to the Modern Woodmen and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Survivors include his wife and three children the eldest 16. He was a miner and had lived in Butte 16 years. Funeral arrangements have not been concluded.
The death of Mrs Blanche Senrich at Ogden after an operation is reported. She was 33, widow of B E St Charles, had recently married Mr Senrich, and was well known in Butte where she ran the Baby Shop. Survived by sister Mrs Jennings, another sister, and a two year old child. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A brief notice reports no price changes at Baker's located on 12 South Main Street. The short item notes bakery pricing remains steady with no reported discounts or specials. It references the Baker's shop and its street address as the key detail.
John Craford aged 38 and longtime Divide resident died yesterday. Body brought to Butte by Undertaker Duggan and later taken to Mrs. Hogan at 11 North Main for a funeral tomorrow at 9. Mass of requiem to be sung at St Patrick’s church. The late Hugh Foley’s funeral is set for this Monday at Walsh’s undertaking parlors at 9, then to Sacred Heart church for high mass at 9:30.
The Family theater reports a capacity audience for Nettie the Newsgirl in a New York street life drama. Lulu Sutton stars as Nettle with Ralph Belmont as Tom O Neill and Fannie Keeler as Mrs O Neill. Don Churchill and Lobster McCullen receive strong notices. Irene Lorton shines. ten scenery changes across four acts end with thrillers.
A stylish display at Weinberg's 67 W Park features a parade of dress novelties for refined ladies. Shoppers enjoy elegant, exclusive items at low prices, highlighting the refined tastes of the era.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hosking, widow of William Hosking, died suddenly Saturday aboard a train between Butte and Battle Mountain Nevada. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard Nicholls and Mrs. Joseph Harris of North Walkerville. Telegraphed body to Joseph Richards. R. & Davey, son in law, sent the message. Funeral plans forthcoming.
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