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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1924

Page

5

Weekend visitors stay at Butte hotels noted

Dr Cole Gentist 41 West Park and Edith Schowe of Browning are weekend guests at the New Finlen. J B Edwards of Forsyth and J A Cox of Big Timber are registered at Butte hotels. EB L Thomas from Helena and Miss Alice Magnusen from Glendive visit Butte. Others include Mre J F Abdel Lewistown and H Harvey of Anaconda.

Cole West Park Edith Schowe of Browning New Finlen F. B. Brick Sheridan J. B. Edwards Forsyth Butte J. A. Cox Big Timber Arizona Alice Magnusen Glendive Wiliam Mre John FF. Abdel Geughter Marjorie Lewistown Finien

Montana Looks to a Great Year as Oil Mining Bloom

Carl J. Trauerman touring northern and western Montana reports renewed oil field activity near Shelby and Basin boosting optimism. He notes abundant grazing and crops, rising wheat and flax prices, and miners preparing Basin for a busy year as Jib operations expand.

Shelby Butte Dempsey-Gibbons Thomas Campbell Hardin Land Offices Montana Traverman Basin Jib’ Company Jib Extension Company Jib Basin District Mr. Trauerman

Many Women Travel Alone by Automobile to Northwest Parks

The Yellow stone trail bureau records show many women touring solo by car. Bessie Ritz and sisters from Waterloo Iowa registered en route to Los Angeles. A G Byrne and H Byrne from San Francisco visit national Northwest parks. Urbana Illinois group of five from Michigan State School of Mines also passed through.

North- West Yellowstone Trail Bureau Missea Bessie Cora Vada Ritz Waterloo Iowa Los Angeles A. G. Byrne H. Byrne San Francisco Northwest J. A. Blair Urbana Butte Michigan State School of Mines Youghton Trail Bureau R. Burnham Yellowstone Park G. B. Colvin Pipestone Minn J. D. Curtis Manilla

Weowna Refining Opens New Montana Station

The Weowna Refining company, formed in Montana three years ago, opened a new service station at Broadway and Arizona, with operations expanding from oil field promoters in 1921. A. B. Whitcomb as general manager has steered a profitable course, with branches in Butte Red Lodge Roundup Grass Range and more. President A. F. Gibson of Missoula and local stockholders plan to move the company offices to Butte.

Weowna Refining Company Montana Broadway Arizona Streets A. B. Whitcomb Whitcomb

Butte Briefs Visitors and Travel Notes

W Kenning a business visitor from Whitehall staying in Butte. Philip Matthews listed among Helena visitors registered at the Thornton. Mr and Mrs George D Deschler to tour Yellowstone Park and Eastern Montana. Louis Enrich of Butte warns he is not responsible for debts. Hudson speeds to a car raffle for Sunday night drawing at 625 East Galena.

EB. L. Thomas Butte Helena The Arizona A. L. Lorraine Great Falls W. Kenning Whitehall Philip Matthews Thornton George D. Deschler Yellowstone Park Montana Hudson Galena-Ady

Flat Tire Halted Getaway Of Pair

Seattle tourists Bob Strena and Ed McDermid stopped when a flat tire halted their escape after a $65 camera was stolen from Hoskins drug store. Detec tive Powell and Driver Fairchild arrested them on East Galena street within five minutes. the camera was found in their automobile. They admit intending to flee toward Yellowstone Park with $5 and $1.55 respectively.

Bob Strena Ed McDermid Seattle Butte Strena McDermid Powell Fairchild East Galena Street Hoskins Drug Store Yellowstone Park

Platt Sues Condon on 4000 Note with Property as Security

Anton A. Platt files suit in district court seeking 4000 judgment on a promissory note alleged signed by George Condon and secured by Butte and Anaconda property. He also asks for a receiver to manage the property and rents during the suit. A separate suit by James J. Sullivan targets Slemons and Booth as escrow agents for the Maysons over a failed $1000 property sale and requests a deed delivery by court order.

Anton A. Platt George Condon Butte Anaconda James J. Sullivan Slemons and Booth Herbert Mayson Nellie Mayson Maysons Slemons

Gallooping Fish Arrive in Butte From Sure Shot Lake

Two axolotl specimens, four legged fish native to Old Mexico and certain Montana lakes, were delivered to Butte by Dick Williamson of the Rialto barber shop from Sure Shot lake near Potosi springs. They were captured with a forked stick and shown at the barber shop drawing much attention from patrons.

Old Mexico Montana Butte Dick Williamson Rialto Sure Shot Lake Potosi Springs

Butte 19 Lower on Fresh Meats and Staples in 89 Cities

A federal price table tracks sirloin steaks bread pork chops and coffee across 89 U S cities through May 15. Butte shows the lowest price for round steak and sirloin, with higher bread costs but still competitive in several items. Coffee varies by 19 cents a pound city to city.

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Butte Atlanta Baltimore Birmingham Ala Boston Mass Bridgeport Conn Buffalo N. Y Charleston D. C Chicago Ciincinnati Cleveland Dallas Texas Denver Detroit Kansas City Los Angeles Manchester N. H New York Houston Chariston Columbia Ohio Mobile San Francisco Seattle Washington Springfield Cincinnati

Butte Old Timers 10 Hold Meeting Tonight

The second preliminary meeting for the Quar ter-of-a-Century club will be held this evening at 705 South Arizona Street. Last Saturday night many long time Butte residents gathered, elected a temporary chairman, and opened the membership roll. Charter membership has no initiation fee or dues. The founders aim to preserve early Butte citizens’ names and provide social entertainment for members.

Butte South Arizona Street

Net Proceeds of Mines and Public Utilities Steady

Silver Bow county reports net proceeds from mines and public utilities near last year's levels, per state board of equalization. The figures guide the general tax levy to be set by the county commissioners next Monday evening. Auto valuations remain unknown due to three months overdue motor vehicle owner lists.

Silver Bow County State Board of Equalization Board of County Commissioners

Justice Court Dismissals and Remand in Local Matters

In Justice Carey’s court EB Boileau’s statutory offense was dismissed on the witness’s motion. Auto theft charges against Vincent and John Dwyer were dropped for want of prosecution. Joe Vershe’s bond hearing was continued one week. Joe Quigley remanded for abandonment of his minor child. Jack Arney’s case heard and taken under advisement. Ai tore Scatoglini asked Arney placed under bonds to keep the peace.

Justice Carey EB. L. Boileau Vincent John Dwyer Joe Vershe Joe Quigley Jack Arney Aitore Scatoglini Arney

Goats At Large Prompt Poundmaster To Waive Fees

Poundmaster Harry Good recounts his first and likely last day at the city corral. He captured a stray billy goat that vandalized Stodden Park and machine shop gear, devouring overalls and rope. He notes the owner may claim the goat with charges waived, but warns the animal may damage more property if left.

Harry Good Corral Mr. Good Wellsrown Elly Corral Stodden Park Good Joe Lowney Billy Lowney City

Remains of Dan Connell to be moved for funeral

The remains will be removed this afternoon from Walsh's chapel to the residence of his brother in law Barney Call at 4038 Mast Granite street. The funeral will be Monday at 8 o'clock from the residence to St. Mary's Church for high mass at 8:50. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.

Butte Clerks’ Union Malloy Nell Malloy C. M. Rooney Placer Street St. Joseph's Church Holy Cross Cemetery Connell Dan Connell Walsh Barney Call Mast Granite Street St. Mary's Church Holy Crosse

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Bartlett Gravenstein Malaga Florida Sunkist Richelieu Goods Winter Garden Weekly Loomis Orchestra Radio Girls Kathleen Duffy Jeanne Keller Helen Lewis Gladys Thomas Hennessy Butte Notes H. Harvey Walter L. Pope Missoula J. A. Jorgensen John J. Larm Miles City Marvey J. Kelley Spokane Orton Bros Mart Bet P. O BE. Neal Pocatello Acoma Violet Peck Murray Hospital Helens Lizzie Blake West Gold Street Beattle Bremerton J. W. Spencer Billings Richard Angove Catherine Amelia the Thornton Beef Shepard Sassttien —Ady Hunter's Hot Springs Northern Pacific Ticket George McCara AGT Weowna Company Butte Briefs Louis Enrich East Third Street Butte, Mont Telephone McCarthy’s Pure Food Stores East Broadway North Main Street Swift Idaho de- Nelone McCarthy Hartlett Cafe Park and Main New Bartlett Cape Main Street Butte Old Timers Justice Court Stevensville Dixon Electronic Hospital Albert Abrams Lewisohn Granite McCarthy, Bryant & Co Park Hansen's Rex Lyon's Best John J. McCarthy Prop Undertakers Gosselin & Harkins Cassidy & Gosselin Embaimere Park Street M. J. Walsh CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers Wenet Park Street Verran William Verran Theamily Agrene Meaderville Sunda F. Chapman Mount Moriah Finne Edward Finne Stewart Street Arnord Nygard Minnesota Emil Vinlend Richards Warners Joseph Richards, Inc Richards & Wade Phro Prkintons Funeral Directors South Montane Street Phene Bot Larry Duggan North Mate Street Sam R. White Punerel South Main Street Sherman & Reed Service Sherman & Heed William For Betty Compson Miami Thompson & Sons Kellogg’ S Butte and Anaconda Butchers’ Union Gregson Springs Eagles’ Hall Peter Bureau J. L. Hannipin St. Mary’s Young Ladies’ Sodality Rosemont
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