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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
8
Miles City December 2 A 16 month old child of John Bean one of twin daughters was shot and killed this afternoon by her 6 year old brother A 10 year old girl who was caring for the child went to another room when the boy seized a revolver hanging on the wall reportedly out of reach The father is working at Parker 8 D.
Livingston reports Christmas seals distribution and sales drive for $500 of stamps, with County Treasurer Klingensmith noting tax collections at their lightest in years. Food instruction cards for housewives are being prepared for Park County and will be distributed soon.
Virginia City reports the death of Henry E. Steffens a leading Southern Montana figure. A former clerk and recorder deputy he served four terms, ran Alder Gulch Times, later worked in banks and as cashier of the Southern Montana bank Ennis. He was an Elk and Mason with two children Olivine and Rene. Surviving relatives include Lizzie Stefens and Gus J. Steffens. The obituary notes his civic generosity and respect across communities.
A large crowd attended a Thanksgiving program at the Adobe town school with pupils Pansy Connor Lenore Lynch Madeline Weingart Leola Dorris and George Kinkead along with Alathea and Helen Castle taking roles. Many local residents and visitors from Alder Gulch and nearby towns attended and mingled with Emil Hedrich local rancher and former livery man greeting friends. others hosted meals and visited, including Mr and Mrs C C Adams and Miss Mary Ball, while couples like Axel Brundsell and Ella Wonderly surprised Madison county with a marriage in Butte after seeking a license.
President Wilson names three members from each Montana county bar to advise on draft day legal questions. The free service aims to speed hearings and reduce delays at local boards by addressing legal issues before exemptions are reviewed. The plan follows calls from Adjutant General Greenan and the Montana Bar Association to assist registrants during the next draft.
Roseman, rec. ivews an yen re ceived by Mr. and Mrs. J. Mf Peets of this city that their son, Earl M. Pets, in the commissary service of the United States navy, was married recently before leaving for France to Miss Mayme E. Miller of Three Mile Bay, N.Y. She will remain in Watertown while her husband goes to war.
In Deer Lodge on Friday night burglars rifled the cash register and attempted to open the safe but fled. Three suits of clothes, three pairs of shoes, and linen were stolen, with entry gained through a rear transom. The manager learned of the break‑in Saturday morning, and investigators think three men were involved. The outfits were chosen by size, 27 and 40, from clearly priced stock.
DEER LODGE NEWS reports HL Foster chief clerk to Master Mechanic Ed Bears of the Sttlwaukee railroad was thrown from his bicycle near noon and taken home by Sheriff Mullen after hitting a lamp post. He may have pelvic injuries. Frank Mason, pioneer settler, ill at home. City marshal reduces stray dogs. Local youths form basketball interest. Anaconda league ties eyed. Mrs Heaney and children in Marshfield Wis. Mrs Jones back from East honeymoon. Art Welch recovers from grip. Thomas Topping, federal immigration agent, transacted business in city before heading to Chicago.
Benjamin Toole, brother of former Governor Joseph Toole, died in Billings at age about 80. He came to Montana in the 1860s, lived in Virginia City and Helena, moved to Billings 30 years ago, worked in mercantile trade, then retired. Survived by two sisters Mrs. A J Mitchell and Mrs. Percy Edwards and a son Walter. Funeral planned Tuesday pending former governor’s possible delay requests.
Great Falls Montana December 2 Col Stephen Atkinson a pioneer of Montana and prominent banker of Great Falls died this afternoon at age 69. He earned the title by serving as paymaster general for several years and was widely known as a lover of art with a valuable collection of rare editions and bindings in the Northwest.
Twin Bridges reports Dee cashier at First National Bank leaves for Billings and then American Lake to begin army service. New cashier Mr. Sheehan arrives. Residents Aaron Parker Charles Albertson Tiny Bartoglio Wil Seyler Jack Sel ensticker and Mr Moe return from Omaha with cattle. Weather turns mild with rain and temperatures from 12 to 60 above zero.
Roundup reports settlers who bought land from the Northern Pacific railway received notices that mineral rights retained by the railroad have been transferred to landowners. A release to most lands was filed with the county clerk due to assessor actions. Coal rights predominate in the region. Also noted: Jesse Watt, early Currant creek settler, died after heart trouble on a train en route to Indiana. W. M. Robinson sues L. R. Carroll for 5000 dollars claiming damages after an acquittal for chicken theft.
Miss Ruth Waite, Montana singer daughter of Jack Waite, returns to Lewistown after touring the Orient including China and Japan. Devine, once of Butte, and Miss Mary Biglen, daughter of Delanglen, wed here yesterday. Capt. RW Reynolds of the field artillery arrived today from San
Francisco travels on important business for Cook Reynolds Co. Andrew Birkland, city engineer, named a captain in the army engineer corps. J B Schmit sold a device for actors for 10 000 dollars. John David Waite and Lillian Taylor to wed at Presbyterian church on December 11. Polk's directory 1917 lists Polk County population at 9 600. Jerusalem lodge No 115 installed Charles W Wiper as master after banquet at Winnett. 1917 building expenditures around 700 000 dollars including Montana building and fairgrounds. Supreme court to hear Dec 5 case on validity of 100 000 high school bond.
A Three Forks chamber of commerce gathering debated road projects with county commissioners and surveyors from Gallatin Jefferson and Broadwater counties. State highway engineer Paul D Pratt cited possible government funds for road upgrades as intercounty plans move forward. Guests of the Sacajawea hotel and a postmeeting smoker entertained the visitors before their departure Sunday.
National banks ending last June 30 show assets of 667,406,000 the highest in history, up 76,764,000 or 13 percent from the prior year. Net earnings reach 194,321,000 an increase of 426,778,000 or 22 percent, with on capital stock earnings at 17.96 percent the highest ever, versus 14.78 percent the year before.
Charles H. Brough of Arkansas warned New York officials that the United States is honeycombed with Bolsheviks including I W W leaders German spies Lenines in diplomacy and weak Trota kys of American pacifism. He said America will triumph in the war because of the genius of our government.
The proceedings outline testimony on Lusitania remarks, transportation questions, and railroads. Congress considers new bond issues over taxes, forms plans for war expenditures scrutiny, and discusses treaties including the Colombia payment and aliens drafting. Leaders hint at extended session and shifting Republican leadership roles.
Italian Army Headquarters reports Brigadier General Scriven inspecting in northern Italy. He met with Duke of Aosta and surveyed Sega hill and Cemetery road amid heavy bombardment. An Italian trench was struck, killing two soldiers. Scriven and his party were shaken by nearby shelling as Italian artillery held the line.
Complete returns show the Bolsheviks carrying Petrograd with 272000 votes while constitutional democrats total 211000 and social revolutionaries 116000. Camel hump is noted as a delicacy by Arabians.
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