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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
WHAT A KEEN EYE WILL DO.
The Reward of n Popular Man Who
Peeped Into the Future.

Tho Reward of Popular Man Who
Peeped Into the Future.
At one time Anaconda was very
small town, its pay roll was small
and there were less than 100 people in
the camp. That was many years ago.
It's different now times have changed.
AS the months sped by the population
grew, men came here from all parts OF
the country, most of them in search OF
work, some, of course, with business
ideas and determination to enter the
little commercial circle that was rapid
~ forming. Among those whose eagle
eye saw in the misty future a rising
and pretentious city was NJ. j. Fftz-
Patrick and he drove his pegs in a de-
sirabe location and he and the pegs
are here to-day. Mr.. Fitzpatrick es-
tablished, in the year of 1884, the Ana
conda Real Estate and Insurance
Agency. His business thriyed, he be-
came prosperous, popular and infiuen-
tial to such a degree that. i'll 1889, he
admitted as a member of the concern
Frank Strickfaden. He needed help
and he secured as his assistant and
partner one of the shrewdest business
men in the Northwest. The judge,
title Mr.. Fitzpatrick subsequently ac-
quired by judicious political manage
ment, and Mr.. Strickfaden continued to
pun tUSelHGI ulltll the ISL u July, lilio
year, when the latter retired with the
best wishes of a large army of friends.
AS business increased, facilities and
office room also increased until to-day
the agency is in as neat and convenient
quarters as can be found anywhere in
the state. A force of mechanics has
been engaged in renovating the inter-
Tor and making more room for the clerks
and patrons, and the work is finished.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick is the head Of the
house, G.. s. e. Wisner is cashier, and
Jesse S. Fitzpatrick collector. Mr. Wis
ner is well known here, having, from
boyhood, occupied positions of trust
with large concerns in this city. Jesse
Fitzpatrick is a popular young business
man, making friends every day. And
everybody knows Judge Fitzpatrick.
He is one of Anaconda's godfathers, a,
pillar of prominence in the busy world.
He has ever been foremost in matters
pertaining to the welfare and growth of
this city, and has held official positions
with dignity and accuracy.
His house easily ranks among the
leading establishments Of the state.
His place is a scene of continual activ-
ity-men paying rent or inquiring for
desirable lots and houses, others seek
Ing life insurance or fire policies of
every class; occasionally a man with
good security accepts a loan of money.
Merchants leave bills there for collec-
tlon, and in fact everything that is done
in similar houses the world over is done
there. Mr.. FITZPATRICK represents none
but first-class insurance companies.
This fact together with his we'll known
methods of dealing, insure for him an
extensive share of the public patron
age. Judge Fitzpatrick grew up with
the city and is to-day one of Ana
conda's leading business men. besides
he's n mighty good and clever fellow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

in a satisfactory manner to the public.
Nine years ago he started business IN
q. very modest way, but by energy, fair
treatment and considerate attention to
the wants of the public, he has estab-
lished one Of the most popular and pros
porous businesses in the Copper city.
For long time past the Occidental
saloon, corner Main and Commercial.
has been one of the best patroniZed
places in this city The success of this
place is directly due to Mr.. Days eff
forts to keep only the best goods. and
to treat his patrons right. When MI.
Days new liquor store and beer hall,
corner Birch and Park was opened
few weeks ago, it Immediately found
popular place in the public esteem. First
class vocal and instrumental talent has
furnished the entertainment Of his pat
rons. A large corps of competent at
tendants is kept busy attending to the
constantly increasing trade. Only the
very best brands of liquors and cigars
are kept, and everything possible is
done to render the place a pleasant one
for its patrons. Mr.. DAILY is still pro-
prietor of the Occidental and will be
glad to see his friends at either place.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

plaster work of the Durston building.
corner Park avenue and Main street.
about $4,000; masonry of the Toole &
Walsh building, $1,000; the Lincoln
school house. $4,000. the entire build
ing to cost 5000 Not taking into ac-
count the many small houses that were
built during the year by Messrs. Do
Ian & HamiII, the firm has erected the
following buildings since January, 1897:
The Flanagan building on East Park
avenue, two stories, pressed brick 'front.'
$1,000: Jacques 6, Jacket, East Park
avenue. two stories. about 10000: ma
sonry improvements on the Methodist
church, $4,000; Nagler building. East
Sixth street, two story, about $4,000.
Messrs. Dolan & Hamill are well
known throughout the state as sue
cessful and competent contractors and
builders, and particularly and favor
ably known in this city. Their work is
superior in every way, and when they
put up house it is not only half way
up but all up and up to stay. They
have been associated in the business
for the past four years, and it is hard
to find street that is not graced by
some of their excellent work. And you
can also see much of their work in
Butte and other cities of Montana.
They are figuring on contracts for eX-
tensive building for next year. but the
character of them and for whom they
are to be erected they asked to be
excused from stating. but when pressed
for information on that score, they
joined In the remark that Anaconda
has not ceased to grow, but would
boast of many more new large build
ings about which they knew a great
deal so from that remark ii was in
ferred that they had a few more strings
of figures to submit in the shape of
bids
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Guarantee Perfect Satisfaction.

Lupien e Hudon. proprietors of the
Anaconda harness shop at 215 East
Park avenue, wish to call the attention
of the public to the fact that they have
succeeded Pagan & Lupien in the man
agement of this popular shop.
They invite inspection of ali their
work. particularly hand made work
of every description, and guaran-
tee perfect satisfaction in every
respect. They make a speciality
of repairing harness. strap work
and collars, and altering and fit
ting the same at very moderate prices.
Mr.. Lupien in 1855 won the first prize
as the hest harnessmalxer in the United
States or Canada, and any work en-
trusted to him is sure to be completed
in the most approved manner. Their
line of harness is one of the best in
town, and they will sell handmade
harness five dollars lower than any
firm in town as a specimen of their
prices. A full line of extra parts al
ways on hand. They also carry large
stock of sleiGhs and cutters of the best
makes. If you wish harness of any
style or repairing done they will guar
antee all work and meet any prices in
town. \ trial of their work will con-
vince you of their merit.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
HUGE PILES OF MASONRY.
some of Anaconda's Large Buildings and
Who Erected Them.

Thousands and thousands OF dollars
worth of building has been done this
year. high buildings. low buildings
houses OF brick and stone and of lum-
Der. Some Of the finest in The state
now ornament the streets Of Anaconda
and more are TO be erected just as soon
as the frost gets out OF the ground
next spring. The other evening Messrs
Dalan & Harnill sat in their office in the
Shields building, talking about con-
struction work generally. and finally
their conversation drifted TO the work
row under their supervision. Just then
an interested listener adjusted his re-
pertorial ear trumpet and in a silent
way Joined in the conversation. i was
learned that this firm of contractors
has under way and nearing completion
the construction Of the following build
ings.
The Anaconda 2, A. g. p. railway
depot, TO cost SIS 600: B.. A. & p. round
house in Butte. $4,000; masonry and
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
HOW TO ACQUIRE SUCCESS.
Rapid Growth of Business Cultivated by
Honest Methods.

About two years ago two energetic
citizens of this city agreed 10 enter the
commercial world and take chances
among the older established concerns
on making a record for themselves. In
a modest way Messrs. Young &c Dezell
announced to the community that they
had opened a hardware store and that
plumbing and tinsmithing would form
branches of their enterprise. Good
luck was with them from the start. and
from n small building they removed.
on account of growing trade, to the
large and convenient rooms of No. All
East Park avenue. where they are now
located. The salesroom is artistieally
lined with shelf ware and other ma
terials carried by all first class houses.
In the rear of the main room, separ-
ated by a partition, is the work shop.
where from 10 to Is men are employed.
Back of the store, separated by a small
court. is the warehouse, a large iron
building, stocked with heavy hardware
stoves. plumbers materials, etc. The
spacious basement holds a great guam
tity of stoves, iron and other material
The firm makes a speciality of tin
roofing and plumbing, and among other
recent contracts is that for piping the
new Lincoln school house, which was
awarded by the board of education.
1t also completed the contract for tin.
ming the roof of the new Margaret the
alter. Messrs. Young & Dezell enjoy
the confidence and good Will of a large
and fast increasing contingent of pat
rons. They are practical workmen, Mr..
DeZe1l being the head of the timers
and Mr. Young OF the plumbing depart
ment. How two men SO thoroughly
succeed in a venture is readily under
stood when ii is learned that their
methods are right and their heads level
on all occasions and under all cir
cumstances. This Is one of Anaconda's
solid business houses.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
NEXT TO GOODNESS.
Cleanliness Is the Motto of the Anaconda
Laundry COMPANY.

Little thought is given by the GUS
toner to the manner in which his
clothes are cleaned at the laundry. only
taxing into consideration the price 10
be paid for the work and noting that
the buttons are still there But If he
viii spare the time to go to the Ana
conda steam laundry and look at the
miscellaneous machinery and the me-
chanical movements of the employees
she will wonder how 1t is that he ever
gets his clothes back again once he has
given them into the hands of this COM
pany. They get them all, though, and
in good shope, clean, shining and in
tact. None but an experienced ma
chine laundryman could supervise the
work that the Anaconda steam laun-
dry turns out.
When one enters the work room he
notices long shafts of pulleys sending
down from the ceiling strings of ener-
gy to the machinery that emits deep,
TeSerberating sounds that test the en-
durancei of the ear drum. Soiled clothes
are taken from the reception room and
plunged into the washer a huge double
cylinder that revolves first this way
and then that. Here water is applied
in various stages until the clothes are
ready for the wringer. from which
machine the articles are taken to the
huge mangle which irons all fiat work
such as bed and table linen. This man
gle may De properly named, but one
not versed in the art would infer that
the name would suggest rough treat
ment, but to the contrary it positively
cannot injure your linen. This machine
is of the latest patent and largest ca
paeity and one Of the few west of Chi
cage and to-day stands in the lead
of all other mangles on the market.
Shirts. collars and cuffs are starched
and ironed by separate hands. Think
of il, il takes four hands to iron a
shirt, but that is nothing when you
understand 1t, and they also finish them
either domestic or high gloss The
clothes that go through this laundry
come out intact and In as good order
as they go in. but this is because the
machinery is the latest improved and
the supervision Of the work is in COM
petent hands. Mr.. Edgcombe gave up
his position as foreman OF the machine
shop of the A. c. NJ. Co. some four
years ago and has since devoted his
time to perfecting his laundry plant.
which is to-day the finest In the state,
but now on account of i'll health he
has given UP the management to A. A.
Richards. one of our most popular
young men. who will in the future keep
the motto of the past: Excellent work,
prompt delivery and one price TO all.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
ANOTHER YEAR ADDED.
Continued Success of Two Young Men in
Business Venture.

Continued Success of Two Young Men in
Business Venture.
The real estate and insurance firm of
Mahoney & Smith is composed of two
of the most popular and energetic
young men of Anaconda, who by strict
application to the work of the office
have built up splendid business. They
have been associated for more than two
years, and like others whose business
grows with the town, have been obliged
TO move into new quarters. They are
now in their coy rooms opposite the
Montana. They represent the oldest
English. German and American fire,
life. accident and plate glass insurance
companies. In all losses they do their
own adjusting, to the satisfaction of in
surers in regard to promptness and the
amount Of money involved. Money is
loaned at the lowest rate of interest,
collections of rents and other accounts
are promptly attended to. 1t is a hap
Ply combination of wide-awake. dyed-in-
the-wool business talent. and success
in their calling is sure to attend Messrs.
Mahoney & Smith.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY
A Word About the Product of a
Home Establishment.
EVERY ONE is INTERESTED
Remarkable Increase of the Output of
the Anaconda Brewing Company
for the Year-Its Enlarged
Facilities.

The close of the year 1897 finds the
Anaconda Brewing company still doing
business in it's enlarged and otherwise
improved building. Owing TO the in
creased demand for home made beer,
the management has been obliged to
increase its facilities and add more
room, 100 per cent increase in output
being the figure that has been attained
since January. There was a time when
most of the business houses in this city
handled, exclusively, imported beer, but
since the Anaconda Brewing company
has fully demonstrated its ability to
turn out a superior quality of bever-
age that gladdens mems hearts, the
people have concluded that the proper
and wise thing to do is to throw their
trade in the balance of home produc
ton.
Much has been seen and said in re-
gard to the excellent beer made by
this company. and everybody in Ana
conda points with tinge of enthusi-
asm at the magnificent building erect
ed last year by this enterprising brew
ing firm. But there are others on the
outside that have not seen the struc-
ture, yet who have often tasted. the
product of the house To those ii may
be stated that the company turns out
as I1ucn peer us dlly OtHeT III Inc
Northwest, and that of a most excel
lent quality. The buildings stand in a
beautiful quarter of the city. and are
situated on an eminence that affords a
fine view from all parts of town. OPP
posite the front are rows of trees sur
rounding the barrooms and private
rooms where parties may sit and en-
Joy themselves. Delivery wagons and
heavy stock trucks keep up a contin-
ual to-and-fro procession, while a large
number of employees are attentively at
work within.
Since j. V. Petritz entered the firm
it has jumped forward into prominence
at rapid gait. Mr.. Petritz is bust
ness man of wide and enviable repu
tation. and is always at his post of
duty, taking a justifiable pride in his
labors. He is assisted by another mem
Der Of the firm, Joseph Steiger, who
oversees the work of brewing MIR.
Steger is reported to be the best brewer
in the Northwest. He has at any rate
given satisfaction to a large list of pa
irons. Joe is a dandy at his business
and his heart is large in proportion to
his stature. Mr.. Faul, the other mem
ber is at present visiting in Europe.
The company has contracted for a
refrigerator plant which will be in posi-
ton by March /. This will afford the
proper temperature in the cooling
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
MANKIND BENEFITED.
IL is the Grandest Achievement of Science
Rncord.

on Record.
The upper hand is being laid on the
demon who presides over cutters and
steals into happy homes and makes
life almost unbearable for the occupants.
Science is accomplishing that which will
power and nerve have failed TO do
it is lifting drunkards out of the slums.
driving away the desire for Intoxicating
drinks and making men out of Great
ures whom God had intended to be
useful and honorable men of this ma
ton. Speaking of the benefits TO be
derived from skillful treatment of sub
jects afflicted with the drinking dis
ease. DR.. +. Gattan of this city referred
To cases that had come under his obser-
walton and cited instances in support
OF his claim that the powerful hand
OF booze can be made to relinquish its
hold upon men. He has seen men so far
gone. so to speak. that one would think
that all hope of reclamation had van
ished and that the poor individual must
surely fall to the unspeakable depths of
beastly oblivion. But they were cured
and to-day are counted among the best
men of the country. The doctor is au-
thority on the subject of diseases Of
this kind and few minutes of CONVEX
sation with him will impress the nearer
with the belief that he knows what
he is talking about.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
A Busy Corner.

The family grocery at the corner of
Third and Alder streets is one of the
busiest places in Anaconda. The pro-
prietor, Mr. Ed Devine. is an old-timcr
in the grocery business and thoroughly
understands the wants OF the Ana
conda public. One Of the strongest
features of this grocery is the excel
lenCe Of the teas handled MIR. Devine
is beyond question the hest Judge of
tea in the state of Montana-his Gus
toners one and all agree that the tea
purchased q Deviue's is pure and of a
delicious favor. Ia addition TO a we'll
stocked grocery. nevine has a choice
stock Of wines and liquors for select
family trade When YOU want a good
article in whisky try some Of his cele-
DRAFTED "McBraSer,+ il is smooth and
Fellow. ana recommended by eminent
physicians as Il splendid family medi-
cine.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
WHEN you FEEL AT HOME.
Once Seated at the Table of the Popular
Shoemaker Hotel.

The Shoemaker hotel, opposite the
Standard building on Main street. has
recently been refitted and refurnished
by its proprietor and manager. Mr..
George \. Shoemaker. and is now the
best equipped family hotel in the city
The greater part of the apartments are
now occupied by residents of Anaconda,
and the guests are unanimous in their
ayowal of Mr.. Shoemaker's success in
the difficult role of mine host" The
house is completely furnished with
modern comforts and conveniences.
The cuisine is of the best. and no effort
Will be spared TO make every guest feel
perfectly at home.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
STEADILY ASCENDING.
Rapid Increase in Business of One of the
Most Popular stores.

Mr.. Joseph w. Vein in 1892 at 30
Commercial avenue. From the first
Mr., Vein made the interests of his
customers his chief consideration. This
policy proved successful, and by hon
esty and good treatment of the public
he SO increased his business that he
was obliged to move into more spacious
quarters at his present location, 222
Commercial avenue. Here he conducts
department store. employing four
clerks. He carries large and we'll
selected stock of ladies. mems and chill
dren's shoes and clothing, and gents
furnishing goods. With best wishes for
a merry Christmas and a happy New
Year TO old and new customers Mr.
Vein requests a continuation of their
patronage
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
A New Firm in Anaconda.

The stock of c. II. Barnett q Co.. S07
Park avenue. was bought of the mort
gage e.. c. Washmuth & Coz. at 20
cents on the dollar by the Kash kluth-
ing ko.. on Dec. .. The new firm haga
fitted up the store with fresh goods:
weli-made clothing. gents furnishing
goods and shoes. hats and caps. The
h. h. ko. comes here 10 stay. and hy
giving the people Of Anaconda good
values. expect to build UP a gead
trade. Business opened up very bright.
and IL IS expected 10 double itself with
ia 4 few months.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19
ONE OF THE LEADING
Architects OF the City Is MIR. w. w.
Uyslop.

Mr.. Hyslop makes a speciality of fine
work. Several buildings in this and
other cities stand as enduring testimon-
falls of his skill as a designer. MIR. Hys-
lnp is also a student of architecture
and his work is always right up 10 date.
Last winter he visited the principal
eastern centers. This year he viii so
to cities on the Pacific coast In this
way he keeps himself posted on all the
new points introduced into the art ef
making buildings of later Improvement
Mr. Hyslop is an architect of wide eN-
perienCe and is usually too busy TO talk
about anything but business
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

carries a new ana complete line Of suit
iags and is prepared 10 furnish his Gus
TONERS with the very latest thing in
overcoats and business or dress suits.
lie VIII guafaatee the highest quality
~ work in the shortest time f1r tho
least money.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-19

For years it has been matter of sur
prise that Anaconda did not have a
large pleasure place of public resort
This want has recently been supplied.
Thanks 10 the enterprise of Hugh Daily.
this city can now boast of one Of the
finest liquor stores and beer halls in
the entire Northwest Mr. DAILY has
thoroughly proved his ability 10 cater
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
FARMER EVANS TO BLAME.
His Prediction Prevents Justice
John from Having n Full House.

Farmer Evans's forecast Of bad weather
kept a number Of sinners away from
Justice Johns august presence yesterday
morning.
Halle Toler (colored) was charged with
striking HALLE Dorien, also an "ebonied
Individual" and was taxed $50 and COSTS
James Willis, a negro man, charged win
cutting and slashing the Uranium or Ed
die Campbell, was sent on to the grand
jury.
Lucy Ellen Cosby was the immediate
and proximate cause. so said charge,
of James Minter's head coming In con-
tact with brick, and she, too, went 10
the grand jury.
In the case OF the circumstance that
William Cabell and a pair OF shoes, the
lawful property of the Grigg shoe-house,
walked off at the same time, William
will take Christmas dinner at the Hotel
de Epps.
The continued case Of Joseph Tucker,
charged with stealing railroad brasses,
also came up for Justice Johns con-
sideration, and Joseph is now captive
for sixty days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-15
Death of MIR. Masterson.

Mr.. Branch T. Masterson, OF Galveston,
Tex, died quite suddenly Monday morn
ing at the residence of Mrs. Duvall, NO
3Ol east Franklin street. The young man.
who was about % years of age. had been
a sufferer from Brights disease, and mad
come TO Virginia for medical treatment.
He came to this city about month ago
from the mountains OF this state and
stopped at Mrs. Duvalps. The physicians
could give the sufferer no hope OF re-
covery, but his sudden death was unex-
pected, and was caused probably by
flow of blood to the brain. The young
mans father has been notified or the
death, and will reach the city Tomorrow,
when the remains will be taken to Cal
weston for interment.