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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
4
An old advertisement touts GETS-IT as a quick painless corn cure. It promises no fussing with bandages or plasters, claims to stop pain and shrink and vanish corns, and notes 25 cents at drug stores or by mail from E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
Friends of Rev. F. W. Crawford of First Baptist Anaconda gathered for a farewell in his honor as he leaves for Fresno on a new pastorate. He faced three offers, choosing Fresno after a Mississippi Missoula date, with a program including songs and a Methodist pastor’s farewell speech. He departs Friday via Portland to study large-church methods, then Seattle and Tacoma before starting in Fresno.
The total assessed valuation of railroads in Deer Lodge county this year is 1 049 068 up from 917 481 last year per the state board of equalization report to County Clerk Ray Reardon. Total assessment this year reaches 9 009 451. Increases are led by Georgetown extension of the B A P and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines with gains on Northern Pacific and Butte Anaconda and Pacific. Protests to valuations were due last Thursday but none were filed with the board.
A team chosen from six Commercial league clubs will meet the Anaconda Red Men at Washoe Park on Sunday September 7 after Red Men managers met the club managers yesterday. Three scouts, unnamed to the public, will select the squad. Analysts say the youngsters may challenge the veterans after strong showings in their games.
The Anaconda band offered six pieces at the weekly city common concert last night. The program included Mendelssohn's War March of the Priests from Athalie, Bellstedt Indian War Dance, A Musical Critic's Dream arranged by Rollinson, Japanese Dance by Clayton Thomas, a medley overture, The Monarch by O'Hare, and York City Post by Crumbling.
County Superintendent Mabel Sharp announced that examinations for eighth grade pupils and teachers will be held simultaneously on August 28, 29 and 30. It is expected that about people in all will take these exams.
Clarence Buxton a race follower was fined 10 dollars in the police court yesterday afternoon for disturbing the peace Monday night. He was arrested for fighting.
John Hart Williams, a pioneer of Montana, died at Deer Lodge on August 26. The longtime resident and prominent figure in local affairs passed away after a period of illness. Williams was associated with regional development and community leadership, leaving behind a strong legacy in the state.
Deer Lodge mourns a lifelong Christian church member born in 1842 near Richmond Kentucky. He served in the Confederate Army, moved to Missouri at seven, crossed the plains in 1865, and lived in Deer Lodge before relocating to Philipsburg 19 years ago. Survived by his wife and three children at his bedside. Funeral Thursday at the Christian church.
Washington, Aug 26. Senate defeat of a Borah Bristow Cummins effort to raise the income tax on large fortunes. An amendment to reach 5 percent on incomes above 100,000 failed 47 to 17 with Democrats aided by ten Republicans. Bristow will seek a harsher 10 percent cap on 100,000 plus when debate resumes.
In Maracay, President Gomez displayed military power by marching 20 Castro revolutionaries from Tapatapa with 6,000 loyal troops as an assertion against seditious outbreaks. The report also notes U.S. aluminum production reaching over 2,000 tons last year.
John F Dullea lifelong Democrat and Madison county leader died at his Silver Star home after a March illness. He built a hotel and business in Silver Star and Twin Bridges, later retiring to rejoin his family. Survived by wife Mary Hallahan and four children Katherine Mahoney, Joseph Brown, John H and Clarence. Funeral held at the residence.
From the Indianapolis News description, workers atop the colossal St. Pauls dome reveal a hidden grandeur. An immense hall and cross loom above, unseen from street level, signaling a resplendent restoration that contrasts with the modest facade below.
A cloudburst flood in Ely Nevada sent water down Murray creek inundating business and residence areas to several feet. In the Northern hotel basement C D Vautrin and Edward Hillock were trapped by rising water. Hillock died and efforts to revive him failed. Damage estimated at under $5,000.
In Munich officials opened market halls aiming to lower food costs but faced strong opposition from merchants. The dispute centers on stalls, rules, and competition, with protests and political debate highlighting economic tensions.
Special Dispatch reports that William C. Whaley of Montana may face Senate Finance Committee action next week for the internal revenue collector post covering Montana Utah Idaho. Charges against Whaley are described as inconsequential, despite lobbying by Senator Smoot to defend the current Salt Lake appointee BE. W. Collister. Montana senators will push for confirmation once reported, while Wayne Johnson of Great Falls arrives in Washington as a White House appointment candidate.
New York city faces annual protests over insufficient school accommodations for children. Activists cite overcrowded classrooms and overcrowded facilities while officials promise studies and temporary fixes as school authorities contend spaces are being allocated and planned expansions proceed.
Legals notice from Anaconda Montana alerts creditors of the estate of Hugh McDonald deceased to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be exhibited to administrator Mike Connors at W H Trippett attorney in the bank building corner Main and Park streets in Anaconda Lewis and Clark County Montana.
About 100000 girls and boys, or one sixth of total enrollment, will be registered as part timers when schools reopen next month. Thirty new school buildings will be built in two years, yet rapid population growth predicts about 75000 part-time pupils in 1915.
Washington D C Aug 26 During the fiscal year ending June 30 19 844 homestead entries were filed in Montana embracing 3 996 358 acres of public land This is three times the number of entries and acreage in any other state More than thirty percent of all entries in the United States last year were in Montana The Great Falls land district was the busiest with more filings than any other district Back from Canada movement believed under way as Americans who had previously gone to Canada to try their luck filed in Montana
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