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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
7
The principal branch office of the Standard f is at 119 North Main street, Butte. Telephones: Business department, 422, editorial department, 423. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Butte notes list numerous visitors from Helena Missoula Anaconda Great Falls and Billings plus residents visiting in town. Names include Claude Metcalf D R Aldsworth J P Brown W E Williams H M Shea and many others. Also mentions a daughter born Aug 7 town Aug 8 parents FE Burns and Hugh Garrett. Also ad for Saturday Evening Post at P O news stand and Bozeman visitors Gladys Gingas And Fistelle Matthews visiting Erma Madigan.
The Campfire Girls surpass hiking records, endure limited provisions with berries and game, and hold ceremonial meetings at sunset. Mothers question cultural imitation as the group and the Bluebirds prepare to join the camp companions under Gwennie Dunstan and Mrs Thomas supervision.
A crash on Harrison avenue near Smith's road house at 11 45 last night left A C Bond with severe facial and body bruises. He rode with driver C A Rossman in one car. Gerry and Peter Bereich were arrested for reckless driving. Rossman also held as a party to the incident with dispute over which car was at fault.
Erin Turnquist a miner was stabbed to death at about 9 30 last night in the Stockholm hotel 14 South Wyoming street Butte by Isaac Salmonson. The 10 year old son witnessed the event. Salmonson surrendered and was jailed for murder after declaring self defense. Police questioned the wives as a crowd gathered outside.
In a hotel front room at 11 South Montana street a quarrel between Swede Turnquist and Finn Salmonson led to violence during the miners strike. Salmonson, 45, father of five, was found dead from wounds after Turnquist, about 27, allegedly attacked him in the California saloon and fled. Coroner Lane awaited inquest as investigators quiz roomers and hotel residents for motive amid unclear relations.
Derrick fell on Derrick W. F. O Neill, a Montana Hardware employee, in a Feeley hayfield while he was on vacation. He was crushed under the derrick, suffering multiple injuries including a broken leg and a crushed skull. O Neill, 651 South Martin street, was taken to Sherman Reed's undertakers in Butte.
At a meeting led by Dr. W C Matthews ten doctors were chosen to form the city selective army examination board in Butte. They will assess 1582 men for the 791 quota, with Dr W C Hauser joining as the dentist to inspect teeth. Examinations start Saturday morning for 500 men listed in the Standard Monday.
Bisbee Aug 8 Six men appointed by the Arizona State Federation of Labor to investigate the deportation of over 1100 men from Warren and current camp conditions were refused admittance en route from Douglas. Local factions denied involvement but admitted some members participated. The attorney general is reviewing the matter for Governor Campbell.
Fire destroyed a tent and a partly erected house at Walnut and Howard streets last night around 10 45. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and kept the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. The fire department could do nothing as the blaze was outside city limits with no water connections nearby. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
The Silver Bow county board and examining doctors expect about 18 percent of men to be rejected for military duty after three days of exams. About 5690 men were examined, 172 under the summoned number, with many rejected for dental issues and general unfitness. The board will review lists and decide who meets army standards, postponing further calls pending counts of excuses and exemptions.
Dan Donovan of North Wyoming street remains in critical condition at St. James hospital after a two car collision early Tuesday. He is semi conscious with a fractured skull and surgeons plan an operation today. Another crash victim, William Rannie of East Granite street, expects to be discharged soon.
D McLaughlin, dean of West tennis, will face 24 year old Yale star Kenneth Simmons for the Butte City championship after McLaughlin defeated W Roll 6 4 6 3 in the semi finals. Simmons beat Merritt and Cundy to reach the final, with Simmons known for a strong serve and aggressive net play while McLaughlin relies on precise backcourt defense and experience.
After four days of operation to cover streetcar worker vacations the jitney buses announce closure. Drivers varied in profit with several having bought flowers expecting a long strike. With a 10 cent fare not turning profit, the venture leaves cars and vehicles unsold.
The Lutey West Park street store team beat East Park street store last evening 16 to 2 at Hebgen Park. It was the second win for the West siders. Manager Ray Reeves will host a lunch for the victorious players. Batteries listed: Fast Side Wilcox Hemingway. West side Dawson Meagher.
George Engledew of West Woolman Street was arrested on a charge of beating his wife after Mrs Engledew filed a police complaint. Detectives Gerry and Berry arrested him last night as the alleged assailant.
Mose Linz advertises a sale offering 35 percent savings on diamonds and jewelry. The message claims the sign omits details but urges customers to try the upstairs store for reduced prices.
M. Haynes died yesterday and the remains lie at Walsh's undertaking parlors. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 1693 in Hamilton Montana. Funeral notice to follow.
The funeral for the late William H. Hart is set for Sunday at 2 PM at Richards' funeral chapel under Enterprise lodge I O O F. The body will be sent to Tacoma Washington for interment at a later date.
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