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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1926
Page
12
A county road crew near Hall Columbia canyon has been dismantling beaver dams as a dammed creek ruts the road. The beavers rebuilt multiple times, with a steel pipe inserted to release the water, while authorities warn the colony may relocate downstream.
Floral Park community church hosts a two class vacation school with 42 students enrolled. Rev. L H Hent serves as superintendent until Ross Ensminger arrives to take charge. Mrs Joseph Levesy leads the junior class with handcraft, aided by Alton Luke.
A Montana Stock & Fund bulletin notes Adolph Lewishon and associates acquired the Otisco group of claims in Butte's south central district east of Mutte Copper and Zinc properties. Kirby Thomas acted as intermediary amid transfer from Glenn Anderson and P. J Kenny. Lewishons’ Montana prominence ties to Leonard Lewishon’s Boston Montana shift now part of Meaderie properties of Anaconda Copper.
Candidates in the primary must file expense accounts within 15 days after the election. The clerk’s office closes tonight, and failure to file incurs fines of 250 dollars per day. Filings may be made on blanks provided by the clerk’s office, with accurate campaign expense details.
The Montana state board of examiners bans double salary for employees. It notes some businesses and state organizations have allowed vacation period extra pay, but the board frowns on the practice and has informed department and institution heads. About 15,000 men are diamond hunting in British Guiana, mostly working independently of large organizations.
Ernest Fones of Havre filed a district court suit in Silver Bow County claiming his wife Nancy Bell Fones left him after an affair with Jack Alavana of Havre. He charges Alavana enticed and aided with eloping to Oregon, causing estrangement and loss of affection, seeking 20000 actual damages and 10000 exemplary damages. Also notes divorce actions by Ruth Straits and Nellie Woods, plus a contract dispute involving Pinnutt and a Gagnon block boarding house. The item includes an extended circus advert for Miller Brothers 101 Ranch with the Russian Cossack troupe and pageantry.
Circus program shows a parade through Massachusetts and Ottawa streets with a route via Jackson Avenue Wyoming Street Park Street Manian Street Galena Street Wyoming Pont Harrison Ottawa and more. Performances scheduled at 2 and 8 p m with about 1200 people from various bands. Show trains depart at midnight for Great Falls.
Early morning in Butte officers Hallissey and Mooney stopped two cars in the 200 block of South Main. A truck loaded with yellow jugs of moonshine was found in a garage after suspects fled. one man named Bill Smith was jailed while the other escaped. The truck is held for federal authorities.
F. J. Clifford, a freelance writer, is in Butte seeking material for a Montana series. He has contributed articles to eastern publications on western topics including the buffalo Pacific coast Indians and western fishing streams.
Two naval ensigns, George Hammer of Texas and Howard Stone of Howard, 8, died when their seaplane plunged into Lake Michigan above the Great Lakes naval training station. The accident occurred today as the aircraft suddenly dived into the water.
Thomas, a former aviation corps member who deserted at Scott’s Field, Minnesota, turned himself in at S.4% evelock police station. He asked to be sent home to save his sentence, and described his shame at being branded a deserter as he faced officers. He enlisted at Van Buren Barracks in 1927 and deserted in 1924, with plans to be sent to Fort Riley for military handling.
Helena hosts a September 6 program featuring the World Amusement Service Association’s outdoor attractions. A new device called the devil dunes wheel uses a high pole and revolving frame to launch explosive pyrotechnics amid dramatic sounds. The spectacle includes rapid explosions and a rotating comet display, billed as a top fireworks feature of the fair.
The educational exhibit will feature at the annual flower show at the Chamber of Commerce August 18 to 21. Last year it displayed 70 varieties with name, variety, and grower. This year organizers aim for more specimens. People with unusual flowers are urged to bring them Thursday morning. Small stems may use three, larger varieties need one stem. Flowers will be sold at Symons and Mennessy Thursday afternoon and Friday all day. Judging focuses on stem length and strength, form, size, color, and foliage, with similar criteria for other flowers. Artistic arrangements will be judged on color harmony, balance, and overall appearance.
On Saturday August 7 the first dance at Crystal Glen drew about 75 people from Butte and nearby towns along the Yellowstone Trail toward Whitehall Grace. The Lesage orchestra furnished music, followed by a supper. A weekend dance is planned each Saturday through summer and fall with a fine picnic area on Fish trek offering Sunday and holiday outings.
A miner opened fire amid a cast claim dispute, killing two people and injuring others. Authorities say the suspect, identified as Coley, fired at close range before surrendering to police and claiming self defense. Investigators are reviewing the events and motive while securing the scene.
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