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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1926

Page

5

Butte Notes Rent pianos and visiting guests listed

Butte notes list rent pianos from Orton Bros and numerous Montanans arriving or staying at the Thornton, Finlen, Arizona, Acoma, and other hotels. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Gillis of Hamilton, C. F. Brown of Galata, C. F. Nelson of Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd of Conrad, L. L. Healy of Glendive, W. W. Pomeroy of Kalispell, and many others visiting for brief stays or business.

Orton Bros Rnv P.M. Gillis Hamilton Acoma C.F. Brown Galata Thornton C.F. Nelson Livingston Arizona C. H. Shepherd Conrad L. L. Healy Glendive Butte W. W. Pomeroy Kalispell Bozeman Helena The Finton W. K. Flackson- Yar Terry Mary H. Brown Boseman C.M Wiliam Baten E. W. Spottewood Missoula Mmr J. Ramsey Denton D. A. Raquam Collins Peter Myre Somers H. Miller Boulder Io City F. Fredlund Lenyon Norman Nosser Chinook Y. W. Hollenback Lewiston Dusty W. F. Jackson Earl Williams Basin Butta Hotel H. E. Day H.W. Flucke Swan Anderson

Officer leaps aboard car to arrest drunken driver

Police report Detec tive Calpin leaped onto the running board to halt Tom Bonner after Bonner allegedly narrowly missed pedestrians at Park and Main. Bonner, charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated, was held without bail as Officer Harvey claimed the car sped west on East Park.

Park and Main Streets Harvey Tom Bonner Calpin East Park Elks William G. Schmidt John K. Claxton Frank L. Riley Finland

Meyer Unanimous Choice Of Party Chair In Silver Bow

William Meyer was elected chair of the county central committee of the Democratic Party by unanimous vote at Judge Lynch's court room. W. J. Walsh secretary. P. J. Kelly assistant secretary. Charles P. Nevin treasurer. Senator H. A. Gallwey state committeeman. A campaign committee of 11 will be formed, with a further meeting to confirm selections. Meyer pledged full service to the ticket in exchange for party unity and cooperation.

William Meyer Iman Democratic Party Ple Charles P. Nevin Sam Anderson Namin Ver Meyer Mate Teket Montana C._P. Nevin Gallwey Democratic Party of Silver Cratte Tim Kearney

Miss Anna McCormack Dies in Butte Funeral Held Today

Funeral services for Anna McCormack 65 years, a long time Butte dressmaker, will be at Sherman Reed funeral home then St Patrick's Church with an 8:40 requiem. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Also notes death of Mrs H G Miller in Vallejo California, and funeral details for William Slater, William Schmidt, and Harold Butler with local connections and locations.

Anna McCormack Sherman & Reed St Patrick's Church Holy Crees Certer Mise McCormack Butte Namie Montana Baus California Mra HG. Miller Valeo Cal Mra. Miller RJ. McNaul West Broadway Vallejo Daisy Quigley Anaconda Copper Mining Company

Butchers Picnic at Gregson on August 18

Train timetable shows trains from Butte via B A P Ry at 9 40 am 4 60 and 10 80 pm. Last train for Butte leaves Gregson at 5 45 pm. Round trip fare 65 cents. Shipping companion Raw. Kee cuts freight rates between England and af.

Butte Gregson Kee Shipping Companion England

Picnics and Fun for the Holiday in Butte

Butte observes Commercial Day with a busy schedule of picnics, parades, and entertainments. Rotary members plan trips to nearby Springs while trains run for a large holiday crowd. baseball games, dog races, and Sunday church services are noted as part of the observance. City offices may close with an early adjournment and postal hours remain regular.

Butte Fegeon Springs Wipestone Springs Mountain View Milwaukee Roy Scoute Olsen Ranch Acst Clarks Ender Noring Banka Uncle Sam

May Place More Broadway Lights

Broadway’s lighting could improve with a proposed special lighting district on East Broadway from Arizona Street to Thornton Avenue. If approved by city council and property owners, ornamental lights would span much of the avenue, with the western end already lit for years. A second measure would create a paving district for Granite Street alley from Alabama Street to Excelsior Avenue.

Alabama Street Excelsior Avenue Epee

Harbinger of Winter in Files of Engineer

A city official notes winter nears as the engineer records early signals. On Monday four permits were issued for electric installations and thirty electric ranges have started operating in Butte homes over the past two months. A court session yielded no trials, and a judge received white gloves symbolizing district purity.

Butte Court of Tec

Florida Exposition to Tour 30 States with Florida Produce

Bird M. Robinson, noted railroad executive, originator and director general of the Florida exposition, plans a fall and winter tour across 30 states. Five trains of ten cars will carry Florida produce. Governor Martin sponsors the event through the Faith in Florida Club movement.

Bird M. Robinson Florida Martin

Plans for Execution Move Ahead in Silver Bow County

Attorneys for Tony Vettere and Louis Won press petitions for clemency while sheriff’s deputies prep the jail for the hangings. A special hemp rope from Portland is ordered as doctors test Vettere’s sanity and the governor weighs a reprieve.

Tony Vettere Louis Won Silver Men Aur Portland Mille Waukdety Frank 1 Riley Clarence Hanley T Keon

City Treasurer Keeps Office Open as Other City Halls Close

The city treasurer’s office remains open today while all other city hall offices are closed. Treasurer T. J. McCarthy will keep the office staffed, with a deputy available for those needing to transact business. The renovation and plastering will proceed while the main office stays accessible on this holiday.

City Treasure T. J. McCarthy

Falls on glass artery is cut

Daniel O Sullivan an 11 year old boy from North Montana nearnet received treatment at Murray hospital last evening after falling at a place of plans near home and cutting a small artery in his hand His parents carried him to the hospital and he lost considerable blood before arrival He recovered after treatment Neckties from Czechoslovakia are gaining popularity in the United States factories there turning out knitted and silk products for shipment Foreign trade of 65 leading countries totaled 58 5 billion dollars up 7 billion from the prior year and nearly 21 9 billion above 1913 Rapid electrification of railways in Scotland is opposed by many who say the gains do not match the costs

Daniel O'Sullivan North Montana Nrnet Wan Murray Hospital Ile Rome Czechoslovakia United States Suitherland

Police Tighten Vagrants Tie After Butte Holdups

Butte police launch drastic measures to curb loitering after a spate of station robberies. Assistant Chief Larkin orders officers to arrest anyone without a proper excuse. Detectives believe vagrants traveling from Spokane are behind the recent store and gas station holdups, with descriptions similar to those jailed in Spokane.

Butte Larkin Wees Mona Spokane Stariona Butie Overland

Watch Missing From Drawer Sparks Police Help

John McGovern of 91 Colorado reported his timepiece vanished two months after hiding it in a room drawer. He sought police aid as a search continues. In court, a man charged with careless driving forfeited a $100 bond after failing to appear. two others faced charges with a $150 bond.

John McGovern Colorado McGovern Kes Ae City GTS m_Proteam Fortal

Denies Carnera Gene of Murder on Stand

Wallace Gaines on trial for his daughter Sylvia's death denies his car was near the scene June 14. He explains a blood stain on a thrift of his indicates a cut thumb and cigarette packet marks. Prosecution hints at discrepancies as defense witnesses recount the night and timing near the killing. James two miles away and Olive Memmer’s testimony add context to the volatile family dispute.

Associated Press Seattle Wallace Gaines Sylvia Colvin Baines Erlmly John A. Billings James Olive” Memmer Wiliam A. James King County Commissioners

Bourquin and Holland Welcome First Child at St James Hospital

Justin Bourquin and Patricia Holland welcomed their first child at St James Hospital. The baby, 10 pounds and red-haired, joins proud parents Mrs Bourquin formerly Miss Alice Nagle of Anaconda and Mr Paddy Holland. Baby to be named later. family reads as ongoing joy in Sliver Bow county.

Bow County St. James’ Hospital Justin Bourquin Patricia “Tolland Bourquin Alice Nagle Shiva Holland Mra Patrick Paddy") Holland Babyorn Kwa-Yeate Asa

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