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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
14
At a Missoula forum, the Chamber of Commerce decided not to act on the proposal to extend or shift store hours. Local merchants and residents debated opening and closing times to boost evening recreation and work. Farmers also sent letters about testing changes, with mixed views from attendees.
The thirty fifth annual Montana Stockgrowers Association session ended in Helena with hundreds of business men and visiting stockmen in attendance. Officers were elected for next year and a large number of resolutions were adopted, reflecting plans and affiliations with related industries.
Missoula council passes ordinance to place the unfinished natatorium under city care with park board aid. Trustees named are J F Linger J B Munro H E Chaney W J Schelber a and Henry Bergstrom. Pool to be rushed and ready for use by city youths. District court calls Mineral county jury for Tom Wadeliffe trial. Wadeliffe, a Negro, claimed the Lord commanded him to kill George Dean. Glenn Lucetti to return after school year to lead garden activities for local children. Membership expected to drop below 700 to allow thorough work.
The TTE Presbytery concluded sessions in Missoula amid debate on district business and finances. Nearly twenty attendees from Missoula, Anaconda, Butte, Hamilton, Deer Lodge and other towns attended. Rev West Christian of Deer Lodge was elected moderator and Rev George White of Connor chosen temporary clerk.
Charles Dahl er a pioneer and deacon at Montanan Ver Starvon April 1 died while operating the tron Roa imine at silver star with ENA on April 21. He had earlier served as Ben Holliday overland stage agent from 1860 to 1862 and joined Hussey in the Hussey Dahter Co. He left a wife one daughter and five sons.
L D Blodgett handled business in Billings and eastern Montana this week while former Senator P. Abbott Jett traveled to St Paul and Minneapolis on business. Three Forks Masons observed post master night with third degree work and social refreshments. Mr and Mrs Willis Alboro, newlyweds from Butte, returned to their Willow Creek farm. The celebration featured Bride Mix Bina Lane and groom a prosperous local farmer. Major Doy, ex-physician now in military service, visited friends Bertha Hungerford. W Wech supervised Three Forks trading company business in Billings. Residents en route to St Paul and Minneapolis paused in Fergus Falls, Manhattan, and Boulder for family ties and land interests. Arthur Sorrels and Helen Fellows noted visits and returns around the Forks.
The Undersheriff’s funeral will be held at the Deer Lodge church with a military firing squad and Powell county Legion members attending. Arbor day at Powell county high school is set for May 7 with planting, cleaning, a luncheon, and a community sing. A citizenship petition by George Hanson and a gambling charge against C F Moore are on state docket. Mrs. Hugh Evans faces another operation at St Joseph’s hospital. doctors are hopeful.
Two postmasters resign as officials in Washington and Montana stepping down. Pranels B. Thompson in Washington and Frances Bedell in Montana are among those leaving. Timothy Elgan and W Lyon are noted in the dispatch with replacements announced or pending.
The Rev. A R Coopman pastor of St Pauls church Anaconda sailed yesterday from Antwerp on the Lapland for his return to America. He had left Anaconda Oct 8 for Belgium and is due to land New York in 12 days and reach Anaconda within three weeks. While touring shell torn Belgium he sent reports to Anaconda detailing events and parish news. The presidential primary polls will be open April 23 from 12 noon to 5 pm in Bailey county offices.
In district court yesterday the state’s cases against Mollie Hightower and James Naughton for violating liquor laws were dismissed after sheriff stated service on two key witnesses could not be obtained. Special officers D C Smith and Eugene Van Wert were unavailable, delaying subpoenas as raids across the state continue. Other cases loom, with uncertainty over whether prosecutions will proceed. Civil actions include Charles Singer v Wolfe and Guardian Alice M Peterson v Thomas Ryan.
Anaconda notices list gatherings and notices from churches clubs and locals. Events include choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m civic meetings games and dances and transportation links for residents with appointments and sales notices and missing items.
The annual inter-class track meet will be held this and Friday afternoon with a large entry list and keen competition. Events include 220 yard dash, 120 yard high hurdles, discus, javelin, shot put, high jump, pole vault, road jump, and sprints. The meet will be on the pit commons due to poor track condition west of town.
In the chapel of St Patrick s school in Butte yesterday morning the marriage of John A Keltus and Miss Eileen Nagel both of Anaconda was solemnized by Mgr Victor Day. The bridal pair were attended by Miss Mary Duval and Gerald Kelly of Anaconda. The ceremony took place in the chapel as the bride has taught at St Patrick s. After a honeymoon they will live in the Lorraine apartments in Anaconda. There was also a notice about a Teamsters meeting at Carpenters hall upstairs Thursday night. A bee item notes a body weight comparison and a moon remark.
Thomas D. Schall, blind Minnesota congressman, spoke in Anaconda for Hiram Johnson’s presidential bid. He harshly attacked wartime administration while praising Johnson’s Americanism, drawing mixed reactions even from Johnson supporters. The event followed Provost’s Band concert and drew a sizeable crowd including women attendees.
A defendant named Johnson faced a police court after noon for a disturbance charge and admitted moonshine intoxication. Judge Phil Daniels fined him 50 dollars and noted the arresting officer took a small gun. Johnson arranged to liquidate the fine. A separate item promotes the Margaret theater carnival tonight featuring Come Along Mary by Wesly and Paulson with 40 cast members and notable stage effects.
The funeral for Mrs Sophia selon Will will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Pitty Street. The Swedish Lutheran Church will host services conducted by Rev. D.N. Anderson at 12 30. A private interment will follow at HaI Cemetery.
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