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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
5
Names such as Casey Vitungac Hoskins Dougherty are mentioned with funeral plans. Interments and services are set at local churches and undertakers with dates and times indicated for Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
M P Mahoney Funeral Director announces services for Hazel Auten to be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the Baptist church conducted by Reverend Cook of the First Reformed in Butte. Also notices for the funerals of Anthony Williams and related relatives.
The Anaconda city council endorsed the police campaign led by Chief O'Brien to enforce the plan for traffic and public order. Officer Edmunds faces assault charges over an arrest of a colored man on Toller Inc allegations, while a downtown area cleanup and street dancing ban were discussed alongside bids for a storm sewer on Third Street.
Michael Joseph Casey died yesterday after a period of ill health. A member of the boilermakers union and a popular employee, he will be buried in Diamond, Cal, with interment planned at a local cemetery. He is survived by A. H. Childs, his stepfather. John F. Casey, his brother. M Michael Wynn, his sister. and Alfred Childs, his in-law.
Noted New York financier Blumenthal and his party visited the Washoe reduction works during a trip from Butte. The visitor, long associated with Morgan, led the American branch of a Paris house and has curated valuable collections.
A Ford described as Mont 14 120 rests atop the divide on Flint Creek road showing signs of abuse. A suspect, Joy Rders, allegedly stole the vehicle and abandoned it. James To Plead Today. Ed James, colored, arraigned for assault with an axe on William Settler. Inquest planned tonight by M P Mahoney into the death of Joseph Hoskins, an airline employee killed Sunday on the hill.
The city of Anaconda Montana invites sealed bids by 8 p.m. Sunday in September 1916 for materials labor and tools to construct a storm sewer in special improvement district No 8h Plans and specifications are on file with the city clerk and city engineer A ten dollar plan fee is required with bids refundable on return of documents Bid must include a 10 percent certified check payable to the city treasurer The city council reserves the right to reject any or all bids August 1916 MJ Kelly City Clerk
Montana oil activity rises as carpenter foreman C A Winters reports four flowing wells and twelve new derricks near Prudential Elk Basin. He and two drilling crews work at 1200 feet while Standard Oil and Ana Copper Mining announce wells feeding tanks at Prante Viscar Rohn Pittemont mine vicinity. Weathered by early development, the basin shows rapid progress with producers anticipated to flood the area in days.
Mrs M Towhy seeks permission to erect a garage at 409 East Commercial Avenue while Kerr and Tin Reardon Ing contractors request a contract extension due to supply delays. The council orders removal of poles in a recently paved district, with enforcement if not done promptly. Funeral details for Foley and names of mourners noted. D Demond named to fill vacancy on Hearst Free Library board. VAG GETS 20 DAYS. M Powers jailed after arrest by Officer Lindley. Moochers jailed as Howarth and Sir Corry charged. Disturbers arrested Davis and La Roche for disturbing the peace.
A jumble of items lists jobs like a waitress and office work in town, name checks on Dr Craftt and Beaudry block, hotel and liquor shop mentions, a home for sale, upcoming dances, and a note about premium dish sets at low prices as the Standard Publishing Company clears stock. Many names and places appear, including Ames, Deer Lodge, Vermilion, and Mint.
Repairs to the mine hoisting gear at Southern Cross limit ore movement as the chippy rigs the system for both ore and shift. Only two tons of ore were delivered to the smelter yesterday due to the downtime.
The C. E. Farnsworth trophy qualifying rounds will be held Saturday and Sunday at the country club links. The Labor Day cup match play will follow the qualifying round during the week. The club’s first tea is scheduled for next Saturday at 4 p.m.
Little Viola Dana, Metro's newest star, headlines the Metro-Columbia wonder play at the Bluebird tonight. Five part feature written for her by John H. Collins, who directs the production, features a strong cast including Duncan McRae and Nellie Grant Mitchell. The story follows a miner's child left orphan after her father is killed in his hut, and her upbringing amid hardship and danger.
A loose, tender tale follows Kahoma a respected miner and Roy Talbot an opera singer who loses his voice. After a derailment he falls for a young woman, marries, and faces complex affairs. Revenge, identity, and love drive a melodramatic Mahen narrative on an elaborate scale.
Frank Yamer and Checkers Scherer, both colored, were arrested after a Mainville melee. They pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Justice James Pringle. Each trial date is set for Wednesday with bond at 2000 dollars. The charge is first degree assault.
The Rev Jesse Lacklea named pastor of Anaconda Episcopal church by the latest conference in Livingston He comes from Yellowstone district superintendency with Bozeman headquarters and previously led the Dillon church The community expresses deep thanks for sympathy and support during illness and death of husband and father Katon Ritthamner signed by Mrs A Ritthammer John Hickson and others
Sheriff Lou Harteell and deputies pursue William Banty an alleged murderer in Idaho Falls Idaho a reward of 1090 dollars posted Banty is known by aliases including Bill Bands To Howard A C Smith J Hill and Coyote Bill The report notes a new 49 foot high jail furnace stack improving draft and heating of the county jail.
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