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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
5
Firefighters report an incendiary brush blaze near Anaconda in Mill Creek Canyon. The fifth fire in the district this year threatens mining timber valued over 50 000 and tests Montana and Idaho firefighting efforts amid rising incident counts and high costs.
A jumble of small ads and notes from Anaconda items include sale offers for typewriters, automobiles, pianos, and a buggy horse. City visitors and locals like John W. Hammer and Frank McCooy are noted, with event invites for Washoe park balls and a Moose ball. A birth, licenses, rent ads, and notices from Eagles and the Chamber appear alongside local business tidbits and travel remarks.
All warrants registered for districts 77 73 78 70 84 72 76 are now payable at the city treasurer’s office. Interest ceases after Aug 15 1947. J R Danielson city treasurer Anaconda Montana.
Notice is given that sealed proposals will be received until 8 p m on August 20 1917 for furnishing all materials labor and tools to construct asphaltic concrete pavement where cuts are made in streets or alleys in Anaconda Montana Plans and specs may be obtained from the city engineer for 5 00 refundable upon return Bid rights are reserved by the city council to reject any bids Dated Anaconda August 10 1917 City Clerk F M Davidson All city warrants prior to June 1 1916 are payable at the city treasurer Interest ceases August 15 1917 Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's Union No 117 calls a referendum strike vote August 13 from 8 am to 8 pm Members must present paid up cards James Walsh Recording Secretary Insurance ad for Wellcome Durston Co 110 East Park
Karl Tucker returns to Anaconda colors for the series facing Moore’s quick aggregation at Washoe Park tomorrow. Captain Lodell likely leaves hospital to direct a lineup featuring Jones Kelly Curley Varnadore Sells Garrity Baker Luttrell Primley Tucker Nadeau with Moore touted as top opposing pitcher.
Charles Hartman was presented with a late model speedster by his Kelly store colleagues after his attempt to beat Barney Oldfield's time. The car features a wood motor and was shown as Hartman demonstrated a patriotically themed field plowing method he patented. Chuck Evans supports the originality of Hartman’s approach.
Fred Hengle, arrested recently on speeding with intoxication and later for abusing an officer, was found guilty of speeding and fined 50 dollars. In a second hearing the judge upheld the abuse charge, imposing 590 dollars, with Hengle appealing both convictions to the district court.
A two story barn owned by Mrs. George Morden burned near midnight on Birch street hill. Flames visible for miles prompted both auto fire trucks to respond. The blaze caused about 150 dollars in barn damage and there is no estimate yet for the automobile inside.
The Anaconda aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles calls all members to attend the funeral of brother Charles C. Keenan. Assembly is set for 8 o'clock this Saturday morning at the Eagles hall, secretary Peter Trudeau said.
Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway Employes' Picnic set for Silver Lake. Special train from Anaconda at 8 30 a m and return from Southern Cross at 6 30 p m with stop at Silver Lake 7 p m. Round trip fare sixty cents.
Stimulating lectures by Lee Francis Lybarger on Taxation and The Lend Question signal a new economic-focused trend at the Chautauqua. The Ongawa company from Japan presents island empire fantasies. Dr Frank Behn discusses The Mind of Germany. Montaville Flowers speaks on Rebuilding the Temple. The Musical Arts quartet, with Aspinwall, Loveless, Bollman, and Smith, offers related performances.
Citizens to be made today as Judge Winston presides at the courthouse. He will devote full attention to naturalization matters. Recently his time has been tied to Powell and Granite county court duties, delaying citizenship grants. Those seeking papers should arrive in the morning.
Harry Morris a Pittamont Teaming company driver from Butte was found dead on Georgetown road near Charles Hardita’s place. He left Butte with six horses hauling provisions for Philipsburg, likely fell asleep and was thrown from the load after the horses swerved and passed over a rock. Coroner Mahoney and Mr. Beall’s team aided the body’s return to Butte. He leaves a wife and stepdaughter, with family in Butte, Feely, and San Francisco.
A human interest playlet set in the frozen North headlined the Margaret theater program with Octavia Handsworth in Salvation Sue supported by Gordon DeMaine Jack Owens and George Addington. The lighter side included Little Miss Up to Date with Faye ONeill and Leon Leonard and several novelty acts. Newsreels featured Washington conscription drawings drawing audience attention.
A definite agreement ends the dispute between Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph and the Anaconda Federal Trades union. The wage scale settles at four dollars a day for a defined term. Company representatives included H A McAfee W F McIntyre and EF Ogden, with work to proceed swiftly before cold weather.
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