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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
5
Local items note trades meetups at 614 Birch and nearby spots, plus dances, Moose gatherings, and church events. Mentions visits by Fred Hasselgren from Race Track, William Luxton of Idaho Falls, and Louisa Ehret bound for Long Beach. Also housing ads, garage for rent, and various city business trans acts with residents and travelers referenced.
Anaconda glows brighter as 1 2 0 7 street lights and 13 alley lights illuminate the city for the first time with the new installation. Michael Said, present from the lighting firm, praises Anaconda among well lit cities. City crews under Vestal clean globes in the business district, with upkeep to be managed by the engineering department.
Sheriff Hart sell and his force aided by federal agent Charles L. Tyman arrested W. L. Madison and Anthony Conway yesterday. Conway is charged with being a slacker. Madison, described as colored, is alleged to have deserted from a colored regiment in St. Louis.
Confusion arose about the upcoming Junior Red Cross bazaar next week with claims it was unaffiliated to the senior chapter. The article states the junior unit is affiliated with the senior Red Cross and will operate under that umbrella.
A citywide bazaar appeal requests all residents to donate lacework and other articles to raise funds for Red Cross work. The event aims to be highly successful with contributions from every resident. Meanwhile a 4 month old boy, Rowe, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rowe, was laid to rest after funeral services at St Pauls church. Interment followed at Mount Dursnel cemetery. Welcome and Durston Co. advertises insurance services at 110 East Park.
An old performance review notes Figman as the steadfast performer in a Margaret tomorrow production. The cast includes other characters shown on the program. The farce hinges on a clock plot device and a $10,000 wager with Marines at a partner’s country home.
In a vaudeville moment Mr Figman aids a clock with timed cues. He shifts minutes ahead to align dialogue and action, producing a highly praised scene. Audiences laugh at the final minutes as the clock and cast synchronize for a memorable finish.
The body of Miss Inez Pigg daughter of Mr and Mrs J B died Sunday evening in Corvallis Oregon and was shipped to Missoula for burial. The Delta Alpha sorority sisters sent a sympathy note describing their shared close ties and support during her freshman year at the Oregon Agricultural College where she had recently been initiated.
Dr George W Morrow national lecturer of the Anti-Saloon League will lecture tonight at the Methodist church The title Men Mohills and Mountains War Prohibition is the topic Congress actions expected soon Hear him Regular meeting of Anaconda wedge No 239 BPOE tonight at 830 officials announce BLAKE E R CLINTON Secretary
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