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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
5
The article extols silverware as daily usable, lasting gifts that beautify homes and reflect culture. It highlights patterns Colonial Maid Arcadian Madame Jamel Mary Chilton and Etruscan, noting pieces like tea sets bowls trays and pitchers as appealing Christmas choices with logical prices.
A flood of visitors and arrivals fills the Butte area with many names from Helena Philipsburg Missoula Dillon and Great Falls noted at the Finlen Acoma Thornton and Leggat hotels. Local officials report no influenza cases despite widespread travel with health secretary W F Cogswell and others arriving from Dillon and Helena while Boulder Hot Springs touted as safe and sulphur air beneficial for recovery.
Kilroy, indicted for subornation of perjury in Havre, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Bourquin in federal court yesterday. The case was transferred to Great Falls to be tried in March.
Exam notices for forest and field clerk and clerk with stenography or typewriting ability are postponed to December 7 1918. Local secretary of the board of civil service examiners at the post office will provide examination information and application blanks. A cablegram to RG Dun & Co state manager from Burton We Whiston of the YMCA in France says he is returning home soon. An item notes auto road conditions to Boulder Hot Springs via Elk Park are good. Election of officers is scheduled for Monday evening December 2 1918 with Jerry Sullivan and W John Rowe on the slate.
An Italian advocate from Butte argues Italy deserved recognition for aiding global safety in World War I. He praises Marconi and Di Napol, notes Italy’s sacrifices at home, and claims Italy defended France’s southeastern border while fighting the Hun, emphasizing collective courage and historical duty.
Andrew Kissock sues Jennie Doe Quinn claiming false statements damaged his reputation and caused mental distress. He asserts a good name prior to last month and seeks 2500 dollars in compensatory damages plus 4500 dollars exemplary damages for alleged defamation involving accusations of intimate relations with a hired Kirk.
Historical records for Silver How county indicate steady conditions in November. The coldest day was November 23 at two degrees above zero, followed by three degrees above on November 24. The warmest was November 3 at 59 degrees above zero. In other news, the Civie Service Commission announces a male clerk carrier examination in Butte on December 14, 1918, to fill upcoming vacancies at the Butte Post Office. Eligibility ages 13 to 45, salary $1,000 yearly.
Citizens discuss a proposed three year garbage contract with J H Kelly of Davenport Town, offering to manage city refuse for 75000 annually. The meeting adjourned after reading the contract amid opinions for and against the measure. A second public session is set for Wednesday at 2 30 PM to hear further input.
The letter from John J Kelly, son of nex Kelly, describes frontline service in France. He writes to his parents about skirmishes, hoping for rest before a major push, and notes his unit has just emerged from the Irene siege awaiting further action.
The notice lists December working hours for various mines and facilities under Anaconda, including Anaconda, Diamond, High Ore, Belmont, Original, Moonlight, Tramway, Silver Bow, Berkeley, Leonard, East Colusa, Badger State Pilot, Tropic, and others. Shifts start as early as 5 a.m. and end as late as 8 p.m., with most locations showing 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. patterns.
The case Annie Draskovitch vs Louis Milich centers on $480 alleged for services on the Milich ranch. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, award unclear.
Fred Wear, terminal manager at Butte for the unified railways, will set up uptown offices next week in the Acoma hotel at Broadway and Wyoming street. Since arriving in Butte he has worked from the Butte Anaconda Pacific offices but expects closer access to the business district will aid his work. Wear is a railroad veteran formerly superintendent of the Butte division of the Great Northern at Great Falls and is regarded as an expert by his staff.
Annie Currie’s damage suit against the street railway company prompts a request for a new trial after the verdict recorded eight to four for the defendant. Jurors later affidavited opposing the tally and the judge ordered minutes corrected, returning the case to the trial calendar for another jury verdict.
The United States Civil Service announces a rural carrier examination for the county of Silver Bow Montana to be held in Butte on January 11 1919. Open to male citizens domiciled in the county territory who meet form 1977 requirements, with vacancies on rural routes at other post offices possible. Applications should be sent to the Civil Service Commission in Washington as soon as practicable.
Mrs. Harry F. Rust will leave Butte tomorrow to make Salt Lake City her home. Mr. Rust already went there weeks ago for his health, which is now much improved. Mrs. Rust was a prominent participant in Democratic politics in Butte and in women’s organizations, with many friends in Butte who will regret her departure.
A request for a new trial was filed in the Thompson versus Turner case yesterday. The jury awarded Thompson $2,500 for injuries from the Turner automobile collision. Grounds cited include excessive damages insufficient evidence and prejudice.
Miss Jennie Rebecca Faddis a former assistant superintendent of Butte public schools died November 23 in Minneapolis after stomach trouble. She came to Butte in 1914 and served as supervisor then as assistant superintendent until 1917. A respected educator, she held posts at Columbia University and Minnesota State Normal schools, taught summers at Montana and California universities, and was active in national and state educational groups. Funeral was private due to health rules.
Francis W Hocking longtime Butte resident and Scottish Rite Mason died yesterday after a long illness. Born in Cornwall England he came to Butte at age five and was active in the Enterprise lodge Odd Fellows and Millan lodge No 2. Survived by wife children four cats sisters and mother. Funeral in White rooms Sunday at 3 under Maxonte lodge with Rev Cook of First Baptist Church officiating, interment Mount Moriah cemetery.
Mayme Frenz known as Mrs Brazil and formerly Miss Frenz from Tutte died yesterday morning of Spanish influenza. She lived in Drummond for six years and was educated in Butte schools. She leaves a husband three children and her mother as survivors.
Mayes-Harrington Missantry was drawn and Charles Hayes, a popular young man, were married at Great Falls on Thanksgiving Day. The bride, a former Gallagher grocery employee, is daughter of Dan Harrington of 433 East Trend Way. Hayes is not connected with Dupont Powder. The couple will reside in Butte after their honeymoon, with many friends extending best wishes.
Judge Lamb granted Goldie E Jones a divorce from Theodore Jones on cruelty and non support grounds. By agreement the alimony gift is placed under control of the wife’s sister in scroit Michigan. The decree requires Jones to pay Goldie E Jones fifty dollars monthly as alimony.
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