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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
19
The Municipal Branch Office of the Standard operates from 28 East Broadway in Butte with telephone 422. An independent telephone number is 1 422. Advertising rates are provided upon request.
A parade of visitors and residents in Butte and surrounding towns includes Orton Bros. renting pianos, Drs. Cole and Tait at 48 W. Park, R S. Ryan from Missoula, Fred Hadzor of Alder, M. M. Moss of Whitehall, M. Maine of Miles City, John G. Hodges of Great Falls, F. H. Ray the state examiner, J. E. Manley and wife from Helmville, a birth for H. L. Rossman, Mrs. H. Chesterfield returning from the East, Mrs. J. R. Toole of Missoula, and many others stopping at local locations or traveling for business.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the first campaign rally in Hamilton by Republicans on Saturday night. Speakers include Representative Charles N. Pray Edward Donlan Secretary of State A N Yoder and Thomas C Marshall of Missoula. They will appear at Florence Friday noon Stevensville Friday night and Victor Saturday noon.
A furnished room available today attracts prompt inquiries from tenants seeking comfort and value. Landlord highlights include a well appointed space, modern amenities, convenient location, and flexible viewing times.
A flotilla of Amalgamated Copper and St Paul stockholders and directors led by William Rockefeller visited Butte Montana. The party traveled by special train from Chicago and toured Anaconda Washoe smelter and local mines while praising Montana's resources. They planned a slow scenic return along the Northern Pacific.
Police restrained George McDuff on East Front street after his wife raised an alarm during a chaotic scene at the family home. Officers found the household in disarray and a young child crying on the floor as McDuff was located hiding in the backyard. He did not appear drunk.
Leslie Hope of 449 East Park street is jailed in Butte charged with breaking quarantine and assaulting his wife. He allegedly entered his home under liquor influence, forced his wife outside, and frightened their child sick with scarlet fever. Police took him to the station for hearing.
General Warren leads the Montana Pioneers as they gather in Lewistown for a three day convention. Visitors are expected to arrive in large numbers with events at Pioneers hall including welcomes, business meetings, county fair visits, receptions, a smoker, an automobile ride to Big Spring, and a ball at Como Park.
Helena Sept 23 The trial of Dell R Willis charged with introducing liquor on the Crow reservation was not concluded today. More testimony was allowed as existing evidence proved highly conflicting. Special agents detailed by the department have aimed to curb liquor traffic on Indian reservations. Dozens of agents have worked across states and three remain in Montana. The next grand jury may handle many liquor cases.
W. H. Bartlett of German American Savings Bank in Los Angeles touts the Automatic phone as faster, safer, and more private than the manual system. In Butte, the Automatic counts 2000 exclusive users and 1000 additional users, signaling growing adoption.
A historical note cites Golden C sold for 12 years at Fosselman's 43 E. Park as sovereign relief for croup with coughing easing instantly. The claim frames the remedy as a trusted medical product from a local pharmacist shop.
A note invites readers to visit John Milch at Lodge ealoon in West Park to enjoy good cold beer.
Chicago reporter quotes Joe Gans saying Battling Nelson is nearly invincible and only a rugged rival who can outlast and outgrapple him could beat him. McFarland and Thompson emerge as main challengers in the lightweight division with Gans noting Thompson’s style may be best suited to Nelson.
In Butte Mayer at 22 West Park advertises a line of pure white flawless diamonds from a quarter to a half carat and offers a half carat flawless diamond ring for 75 dollars with a guarantee of lowest prices or money back. The ad urges shoppers to compare with other jewelers and to beware of exaggerated claims from competitors while praising Mayer's value and warranty on diamonds watches and jewelry.
The fighter recalls a rough bout at Goldfield and a scratch, poor condition decision. He says he would not seek a fourth meeting, would only fight again if promoted for pay. He praises his power, notes Nelson withstanding brutal jabs, and mentions advising Packy McFarland to study Nelson in moving pictures.
Miles City reports eight criminal cases to be tried in the district court term starting Oct 1. Trials listed include R F Elmore grand larceny on Oct 1, Julian St Croix for forged check Oct 2, Seward Hosp murder Norman Theatford Oct 5, Alexander Gutierrez first degree assault Oct 4, Edward Wilson grand larceny Oct 10, Thomas Grist gambling Oct 12, and James Kenney permitting gambling in his saloon Oct 1.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer a popular undertaker jokes about Persian funeral etiquette. Guests receive tiny sponges to collect tears, later stored in crystal vases. He notes mourners squeeze sponges at the service to preserve emotion and tears for healing beliefs.
A brief health note reports that babies of nursing mothers fed Crescent creamery pasteurized milk show steady weight gain and improved nourishment. Officials emphasize safe handling and standard dairy processing.
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