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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1921
Page
3
City officials cut another item from expenses yesterday as City Attorney Wittenberg took on duties of police court clerk in addition to his own. He stated no extra person was needed in the police court following the change.
A woman was fined one dollar for intoxication after a police encounter. The unusual penalty follows a local court ruling reflecting administrative nuisance handling rather than traditional charges.
Prof. C. Blakeslee of College of Music will give Sunday evening lectures at Grace Church during August. Topics include music’s role in life and faith, with dates August 1 2 7 and 9 cited, plus a promised musical service by Shen Service.
The Grace Methodist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dunstan 113 California avenue. Mrs. William Stevenson will assist in the entertainment. All members and friends are urged to attend.
George Beban headlines the Robertson-Cole drama One Man in a Million opening today at the Rialto for a three day run. The six reeler centers on Lupino Delchini a kind hearted Italian whose actions trigger a western town’s reward and a tangle of romances and mistaken events with Flora Valenzi and a Belgian foster child. Adventures mix with humor as Beban writes produces and directs adding to the film’s celebrated status.
Albert H. Douglas arrives as district No 1 superintendent to find county school property in good shape. Most buildings have been repaired and repainted. extra facilities and drinking fountains added in some schools. Open Sept 6 after Labor Day. census not yet taken, but enrollment may be 1500 to 1600 fewer students than last term.
A judgment for nearly 9000 dollars was entered against Sheriff Duggan and the Metal Mine Workers' union in a mortgage suit related to property at Idaho and Galena streets held by the Methodist Episcopal Church board of church extension. The court ordered sale of the property to satisfy the judgment, with coroner Carey executing fees. The action named Duggan and others plus union trustees as defendants for mortgage and rent claims since 1918. Duggan faces possible deficiency after sale. union owes 2170 dollars. Duggan 6415 dollars plus 800 dollars in attorney fees.
Sara Toughill Brown, wife of Edgar A Brown, applies for letters of administration in district court for the estate of Edgar A Brown who was shot by Officer Taylor. The filing lists assets including a $700 item, a $2.50 Jefferson county item, and a $5,000 interest in the Bullion minority, with unspecified other values.
A blaze at a residence labeled Chinese at 26 Colorado Street broke out yesterday afternoon around 30 o clock. The fire department arrived promptly and extinguished the flames before they gained headway.
A new Yellowstone trail folder arrived at the Bethe Butte bureau for traveler use. It includes a complete map of the eastern coast to Puget Sound route with distances between principal cities and a summary of accommodations. Montana is highlighted with support from three elites, followed by Minnesota with two bureaus and six other states scattered along the line.
Dr James Shields of St James hospital wed Kathryn Hanley, former nurse at St James, in the chapel of the Sisters home at Immaculate Conception church. Rev M J Leonard officiated as May Murphy and Leo Hanley attended. The couple, popular in Butte, plan a honeymoon to Yellowstone National Park before settling in Butte.
In the suit of Charles McAhoy and Peter Junk for 823.37 for a furnace and 43.200 for cross bill, the matter was adjourned. The defense claims improper installation and defective work damaged the plaintiff’s business.
Reports from Northern Pacific offices indicate the North Coast line will feature solid steel coaches and baggage cars. The trains, slated for November 1, are to run through the coast route with enhanced safety and reliability.
The Grace Rustlers adult Bible class will gather for a social evening at the gardens on Tuesday.
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