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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1925
Page
5
Modern women gain absolute protection with Kotex absorbing five times more moisture than cotton pads. Deodorized for odor control, disposal is simple like tissue. Available at department and drug stores by asking for Kotex, reducing embarrassment in sanitary needs. Eight in ten women in higher circles have adopted it.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. W. W. O'Brien and A. J. Kline are guests at the Grand while in the city from Missoula. Mrs. I. Smith returns from Elkhorn to visit D. C. Walker. J. H. Harris of Great Falls registers at the Grand on business. Dr. W. Reynolds registers at Leegat from Billings. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harker of Deer Lodge motored to the city and stay at the Arizona. J. A. Abrams, Fisk and Pennsylvania tire agent, registers at the Acoma from Great Falls headquarters.
A long list records visitors and guests staying at several Butte hotels including Ellen Trostle in Kalispell and Fred L. Hill in Missoula at the Arizona. Names from other Montana towns register at the Leggat Grand Acoma New Finlen and the Thornton during various business trips and social events such as the Hibernian convention.
A.M. officials from Anaconda Copper Mining join James R. Hobbins and L. Q. Evans in Salt Lake as the American Silver Producers Association opens its second annual board meeting. Deliberations include revival of the Pittman act for silver bullion purchases and proposals to expand silver markets.
The Great Northern completes 50 miles of railroad from Scobey to Opheim in Northeastern Montana, opening 474000 acres of Daniels and Valley county land. Excursions for home seekers are planned next spring as wheat shipping hub Scobey expands along the Bainville branch.
Louise and Margaret Carmichael of Philipsburg Montana praise their dog who can balance on a rolling barrel and perform tasks at home. He carries letters to the mailbox mails them and brings groceries home for mother while the girls omit his pedigree or a picture.
A. J. Violette, former state board of equalization member and current special counsel for the board, is in Butte researching inheritance tax records. He plans side trips to Dillon and Anaconda during the visit.
The Butte Land and Investment Company suit against John Dunston and others was continued to Oct. 13 over water right adjustments near Little Basin Creek. Divorces granted or filed include Margaret Van Ham with child custody and alimony, Estel Karabeles new action after a dismissed suit, Elizabeth Jeffery for divorce by publication, and Lillian Effinger for divorce from William Singer. Estate reports show war insurance receipts for Charles Evans, appraised estate values for M. J. Sullivan, and administration actions for Frank J. Weir and Cleaveland Daw Bishop.
No inquest will be held into the death of T. H. Hogle a paper salesman found dead in his hotel room. Coroner Holland secured a certificate from Dr. Charles Canty of St. James Hospital stating death was probably due to cerebral hemorrhage.
County commissioners led by William Gemmell warn the poor fund will exceed income by about 60 000 dollars unless delinquent taxes rise. Taxable wealth is set at 382 690 015 but depreciation and protests reduce it to 30 690 015. Total poor care cost runs to 260 000 with 200 000 from a 6 mill levy, and Galen hospital bills grow annually. A 48 2 5 mill government levy is planned, with no Veterans Bureau levy and changes to state educational rates. Notices go to protesters August 12. An offer from Union Trust of Spokane awaits Toledo firm issue resolution before bids are opened.
The Great Northern begins construction of 1000 new box cars with 80 000 pounds capacity to handle Montana and other Northwestern state crops. Havre, Great Falls, Hillyard, and Everett Delta shops are producing and equipping double deck cars for heavy sheep shipments with 165 workers at Havre and weekly output of 75 cars. One thousand cars expected ready by October 1.
The coroner's jury found an unavoidable accident in the death of William Savage a college lad killed by a switch engine near Rocker on August 7 Witnesses including Leo McGrath J H Clements J A Morris and others testified Savage paused to wave at a B A P train and was crushed after the engine driven by Engineer Clements could not see him due to a curve on the track
Butte police warn motorists breaking parking rules will be arrested and fined for parking over 45 minutes on business streets. West Broadway complaints say cars block deliveries, with over 75 motorists arrested that month and many fined.
In Justice Court, a complaint charges Fred Lemelin with failure to provide filed by the county attorney on Emily Lemelin's complaint. Ned Owens faces reckless driving charges onHoward Jackson's complaint claiming Owens bumped his car while peeling him on the way to Meaderville.
The Rocky Mountain Garden club announces a city wide contest for the best views of Butte gardens. Prizes are 2 and 1 with enlargements required for first place. Entries due by Aug 19 at the chamber of commerce. Subjects include rose gardens, hedges, window boxes, and scenes with children and birds, judged by a panel including the Butte Floral Company and several nurseries.
Impressive services were conducted at 847 South Main Street for Bridget O Briena who died after a three week illness. Father McCormack led the rites as a large crowd gathered to pay respects. The hearse then moved to Milwaukee depot, sending the body to Eddyville Iowa with son Patrick O Shea and niece Lirian Rogers. Pallbearers included Patrick Caddigan William Hoy J H Hoy William Dougherty Phil Curran and John Barry.
Creditors of two defunct brokerage concerns reached an agreement at a bankruptcy meeting in Frank Haskins office. Charles F. Meagher was named trustee for the Heilbronner company and Herman Blank for the Lauzier Wolcott company. Dates for the private sales will be fixed by the trustees.
The Western Heights division of the Rocky Mountain Garden Club will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. B. Morley, 1123 Antimony Street. In China a peanut price spike in Shanghai halts sales, with 309 tons of gubers stored in Shanghai.
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