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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
12
Missoula April 11 plan to extend radio telephony across western forest districts with new protection work. RB Adams, a Washington engineer, reports six high powered radio units with 75 mile range and 24 low powered units to cover a vast area soon to be government controlled.
Speakers from Sweet Grane Stillwater Yellowstone and Treasure Counties met Saturday in a school for speakers run by officers of the Yellowstone Irrigation company. Livingston attorney F. W. Inskeep was elected county ice bureau chairman. A Billingston Gay meeting will host another school as part of an educational campaign. Officials expect about 100 speakers to participate in the project education across the involved counties.
Lewistown reports a joint raid by sheriff’s office county attorney and police on moonshine operations early Saturday. About 20 prisoners were held with several visitors released. Four rooming houses were closed and liquor seized along with mash. Also noted: funeral for pioneer stocksman Stephen J. Harding, interment in Wyoming County, Pa. Harriet Watkins spoke on the League of Women Voters at a luncheon. A county chapter for interchurch world movement was formed with officers named. Judith Basin Oil Exploration Co filed for 100000 capital to explore near Moore. Spring snowmelt boosted streams. Spring Creek ran over its banks.
Farmers in the Shields river valley and upper Showstone deny reports of winter wheat damage. State agriculture commissioner C D Greenfield and ranchers William Reache and Syon G Brady back the claim, saying crop indications are good. The Yellowstone land is under irrigation and no winter wheat is planted there.
The United States mall stage will leave Drummond for Helmville and Ovando as soon as 41 and No 4 arrive. Every day except Sunday.
Melrose April 11. While Dave Hoffman fed cattle at Canyon Creek ranch three mountain lions attacked a calf. Hoffman shot the first lion, the others fled but returned when Louis Hoffman was milking. he killed his lion. Bull Grose trapped another near Cherry Creek as ranchers blame a hard winter for lions venturing closer to feeding grounds.
A large audience welcomed the Victory Dramatic club from Park post 23 American Legion Livingston Friday night. They performed A Day in Darktown Camp at Camp Cootie from American Lake Washington at Masonite hall with a post dinner and a theater program. Proceeds will aid the Livingston post’s fund for the upcoming American Legion convention in Gateway city June 30 to July 1. Knights of Pythias held a postponed party with dancing and a supper. Mr and Mrs W L Shanks and daughter Joy moved from California to spend summer in Montana before returning to the sunland. Mrs LA Perrine hosted two spring color themed parties with auction bridge. Mr and Mrs Harvey Colt entertained for son Robert celebrating his birthday before his departure for South America. Robert will travel via Rio Janeiro with relatives in Brazil. A farewell party included cards and music. The Colt family hosted at their home with assistance from Mrs Herman Utermohle and Mrs A Whitney. Youngsters enjoyed birthday celebrations for Alice Knowles and an Easter egg hunt at the Congregational church grounds.
Livingston April 1 and 15 will host two hundred fifty churchmen for the Episcopal diocese convention. Businessmen funded an extensive program for laymen and pastors, with the key issue the election of the new assistant bishop of the Montana diocese.
Elk from Yellowstone Park pass Gardiner on route to A J Meluche's ranch near Raton New Mexico with A I Cook of Townsend coordinating arrangements. J W Nelson of the national forest service cites a winter hay need of about 100 tons for the northern herd as efforts to raise funds begin. Talcott brothers acquire Swindlehurst real estate business in town while James F O Connor aims for Democratic convention delegates after a St Paul trip. A New York hotel boasts the world’s largest private telephone switchboard staffed by 120 workers.
Officials in the Boulder area mobilize crews to straighten the river channel and reinforce the flood-affected region northwest of town. A year of erosion and washed-out rail lines prompted emergency works, with geologists and local residents eyeing oil prospects near the Milligan canyon district while others plan summer repairs and community events.
W K Mar vey of Lavon spent a couple days in Melrose on business. Miss June Evans visits Salt Lake with Miss Carre Sappington. P La Marche returned from Vipont park. Tony Quillise in Butte on business. P M Connors back from Butte. Mrs John Grant, visiting Butte friends, returned. Pete Lena back from Butte. Mr Niblock of Dillon spent Wednesday in Melrose. Mr and Mrs Fay Gransbury of Rock Creek visited. Mr Bennett of Dillon motored to Melrose. Mrs Frank Keyes of Divide visited for business. Harold Flaherty of Lima stopped by Sunday. Jane Evans visited friends in Dillon. John Melvor, with wife, took over the Town House after running Melrose hotel. George Todd and Fred Woods went to Winnett on business. Ore hauling from Hecla suspended due to bad roads. work to resume after snow. Ranchers and teamsters short of hay, loading from Idaho. several carloads received as grazing stabilizes.
Arguments were heard in Helena on April 11 in the first appeal to reach the Supreme Court from the state Industrial Accident Board. The case involves Aetna Insurance Company appealing a Silver Bow district court ruling that upheld the board in awarding compensation to the widow of a Pilot Butte mine foreman killed on the job. The board had ruled for the widow and ordered payment. the insurance company contested the award.
MISSOULA April 11 Preparations for transporting 15000 sheep from Washington into the Coeur d Alene and Bitter Root valleys within two weeks are under way by the Northern Pacific railroad. Shipments will start when weather warms enough to favor grass growth. Range utilization this year is expected to exceed prior seasons with Rae, a noted local sheepman, sending 23 cars of ewes to White Sulphur Springs for lambing. another 23 cars are being loaded at Hamilton and Victor.
April 11 Lima itemization reports Musinent from Ditons arriving for days, Beaver Head Lumber owner Hersey Gimp and J. W. Bline of Dillon discussing Gold Mining shares in Salthon Taurus. New placer mining work begins under Chinery, Hoysack linked to company effort amid rising local interest. Dunn operated for appendicitis in Dilton. Dalmer notes no impact on shopmen from Posatello switch, while Charles A Horse Smith expands horse market with multiple purchases.
In Whitehall on Friday 11:30 a.m. services at St. Marys for Mrs. Kate McKeown who died in Los Angeles. She suffered 25 years and death released her from pain. A resident of Jefferson county for almost 30 years, many spoke of her kindness and charity. Attendees included McKeown family members, locals from Cardwell Ranch, and Billings relatives. Delegations to the funeral came from nearby towns as community support was noted.
Hamilton Montana April news notes reveal Mayor J B Totman reelected by 68 votes, William Grush chosen city treasurer, and several ward officials. The town added a hardware stock with plumbing, a late spring plowing start, and ongoing road and fire regulation work. Multiple social events, marriages, library notices, and travel plans are described along with farm activity, school board actions, and a impending bond debate for the Skalkaho Anaconda highway.
Reported here is the death of Albert J Adudt Yohmerty commandant of Montana soldiers at Columbia Falls. He died in Long Beach California and his body is being brought home with burial planned in Kalispell accompanied by Mrs Sprague. A separate note states James Kakalisiek preferred death by hanging over detention at Big Sandy.
A fractured item reports arrest of a man named al re lay after domestic abuse charges cited by his wife. It notes prior custody issues and family troubles. It includes a Blackfoot town lot sale conducted by Judge John McPhaul in Washington, with 63 lots auctioned for 3300 dollars and government ownership of some northern parcels.
Fragmentary text reports a tank burst causing perceived threats to lives. The readable segments reference locations and names are too garbled to identify persons, organizations, or places with certainty. Further clean text is needed for a precise summary.
Great Falls April 11. Dan Tracy reports a vein at the Hartley mine on the 295 level near Neihart hill is one of the richest silver discoveries in the district. The strike has caused broad excitement in camp as details spread.
Misoula relatives learn of Mrs. William Q. Ranft’s death in Santa Barbara California remarking she was a Missoula resident for 12 years and active in society life with her late husband. Pete Cornish receives penitentiary sentence of two and a half to five years for a statutory offense after four district court trips. Teachers’ bonus request denied due to funds while raises for next year already granted. Great Western Sugar plant removal mostly finished. RS. Richards of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway facing charges for contributing to a delinquent minor with hearing not yet set. Lyle Hodson named at Oregon State as Corvallis High School athletic director for next year.
Big Timber April 11 The Big Timber Woman's club staged an Easter ball with a cotton theme in the auditorium. Decorations featured cotton material and a canopy of club colors with cherry blossoms and a wall track with pink roses. A moonlit electric tree and pussy-willow tables created a festive setting. Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed a cafeteria lunch and dancing, marking the fifth club ball as one of the era’s notable events led by Mrs. George A. Loasby and committees.
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