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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1919
Page
5
Diamonds are sold in large volume toward year end and prices rise as the market tightens. The advert urges customers to buy early to lock in costs and avoid higher prices, inviting readers to visit for a wide selection of gems.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. All kinds of stationery and writing material at the P.O. News Stand. Gibson studio at 121 West Park opens Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Billie Bryant and his wife arrested at 428 South Arizona by Officer Regan in complaint of Edward Demars. Bootlegging charge lodged. they face trial before Judge Grimes this morning.
Genaberger, former artilleryman and member of Stith Church, spoke to a large congregation about his World War I experiences with the Wild Cat Follies touring group and observations of expeditionary forces in Europe. He recounted tours in England, France, Spain and Italy and noted a Toulouse law course before returning to the United States and receiving discharge. The address closed with the congregation singing America.
A flood of moonshine crimes hits Butte and nearby, with a death from drinking illicit whiskey at Elk Park attributed to a bootlegger. Burns, jailed, fired repeatedly at a policeman during a three hour rampage, while Watson recovers from an abdominal wound. Hospitals report many drunk or crazed patients, and the city records show 316 raids since January with seven sheriff’s convictions and fines.
Deputies Melia and Duggan led raids for County Attorney Jackson's dry squad with most liquor seized ordered destroyed. Some cases await trial or are before the supreme court. two tinsmiths admitted constructing seven stills and paid taxes and penalties. Officials report ongoing enforcement with deputies, police, and federal agents, noting difficulty securing convictions without jury waivers and continuous surveillance of saloons and road houses.
About 150 women golfers will start at the Detroit Golf Club to earn spots in the Women s Western Golf Association championship flight. The entry list includes many top national players. thirty two will qualify tomorrow.
In federal court Judge Hourquin faces a filing of a stipulation that signals the final chapter in the Elm Orly versus Butte and Superior mining dispute. The agreement may keep settlement details confidential while outlining property and royalty adjustments involving Timber Butte, Him Orly, and the Minerals Separation Company.
W H Zindel of Kaycee Wyoming proposes using icebergs created from diverted mountain water to store moisture for irrigation. He plans to build and release thousands of icebergs in winter to hold water until late summer, delaying melt until after snowpack recedes. He recently sold his ranch to devote himself full time to the project.
A large Elk Park meeting plans a $25,000 cooperative to deliver milk to Butte, aiming to limit consumer prices by cutting handling costs. K D Smith of Elk Park elected president. other officers to be chosen next week in Butte. The Farmers' Cooperative Creamery would replace the Crystal creamery, with a new, larger plant and delivery system.
Kenneth Simmons of Butte Mont lost to Vinton Vernon in five sets at the national amateur team championship finals in Cleveland. Vernon defeated Martel in five sets, Martel fell to Bastian the Ohio champion. Simmons, described by critics as reckless, fought to a 6 2 6 4 loss after a hard run through the finals rounds.
Wisdom resident Verne Stevenson sits in Butte with Amos Galahan and Twin Bridges family guests. Dillon and Basin visitors stop by, while Hamilton and Bozeman residents conduct business in Butte. Several Dillon Dillon and Wise River locals visit, with Miller employment bureau chief KE Magill heading Missoula HQ.
St Mark Lutheran plans annual outing to Asia Creek Reservoir on Tuesday. The group will leave the church at 10 in the morning and a large crowd is expected to attend.
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