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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
14
S J Latham speaks to Powell county voters outlining support for prohibition, law enforcement, and strict action against violators. He pledges to pursue evidence, work with the county attorney, and ensure schools and public order, urging honest citizens to back him for sheriff.
Helena August 28 Cascade has the largest assessable railroad property in Montana with a state board tabulation showing 2 486 458 dollars valuation. Fergus Missoula Rosebud and Yellowstone also exceed 3 million. Wibaux has the smallest at 877 400. County totals follow with Beaverhead Big Horn Blaine Broadwater Carbon Cascade Chouteau Custer Dawson Deer Lodge Fallon Fergus Flathead Gallatin Granite Jefferson Lewis and Clark Lincoln Madison Meagher Mineral Missoula Musselshell Phillips Powell Prairie Ravan Rosebud Sanders Sheridan Bowman Stillwater Renville Yellowstone. Also notes a forest fire smoke blanket from Canada halts traffic on the St. Lawrence river and a W. O. W. picnic greased pig event at Washoe park.
Celia A. Moore born September 12 1833 in Munson Ohio died August 18 1916 near Ringling Montana at her daughter’s home. She married A B Moore July 5 1849 and had 11 children nine survive. She joined the Reorganized Church in 1866, crossed the plains about 1856, and helped blaze Montana’s frontier. Burial at Reese Creek chapel conducted by Rev. William Brewer.
Deer Lodge reports progress on electrifying the Missoula division of the Milwaukee with wiring and trolley work between Deer Lodge and Alberton totaling 111 miles in place. A test run used an electric motor hauled by steam power to adjust the trolley system. Officials say passenger trains between Deer Lodge and Alberton may run electrically within two weeks, expanding electric service over three quarters of the originally authorized territory. Mrs. Dr. Ross traveled to Butte to seek medical consultation.
A long list of residents and visitors depart or arrive in Dillon for visits across Montana and nearby towns. Individuals named include Mrs. Ellis Dolan, Mrs. George Hawksworth, George H Hawksworth, Carl Applegate, John Lacey Mollie Lacey Medillis, Harry Brazilie, Mr. and Mrs John Hassett, G A Loerch, Geraldine Loerch, Col William Hanneman, Ed Wolfe, Mrs J Thomas and children, Mrs Fred Kuttler, Milton Riffel, B Richmond, Mrs E J Karst, A F Andrews, L L Streit, E D Stanford, John Helming, J T Derg, Attorney E B Howell, W A Cash, WG aboore, Robert Waddell, N H Gannon, Williams, GB Penter, SW Stallings. A courtroom audience heard a Vera Baker talk on voting duties as enfranchised women. Mrs Elizabeth Hermann died near Dillon after two months illness. she came to Dillon 28 years ago from St Joseph Missouri with husband William Hermann and two sons Will and Joe. In Bozeman speeding arrests enforce city limits. fines of 10 dollars issued to four drivers, others to face trial for traffic violations.
Conductor Otis Neil in charge of Selis Floto circus cars suffered a fractured skull after being crushed between two cars while coupling in the Dillon yards. He was treated on site and then moved to Salt Lake hospital aboard a southbound passenger train. The injury is serious and potentially fatal. An automobile party including Hugh Mecateth J B Cluley Neate and Willa Hucher left Dillon for Glacier Park on a ten day tour.
Berlin reports via wireless that favorable crop forecasts are being borne out with excellent yields of all cereals across Germany. Fodder is plentiful, but the potato crop likely falls short due to heavy rains. Sugar production has risen.
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