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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
9
Judge George B. Winston fixes terms of court for 1919 in Deer Lodge County. First term begins first Monday in January, second term in April, third term in July, and fourth term in October. Clerk James White attests with court seal.
Local Red Cross committee plans a 1 30 PM meeting at Montana Hotel to discuss volunteer nurses and helpers as epidemics surge. Many families need aid, some offer pay, and the community is urged to respond with temporary assistance to prevent deprivation. Dissolution notice states Ross E. Eccleston retires from Alco Taxi and Messenger. C M Stafford continues in his name. Outstanding accounts to be paid jointly. Dated Dec 2.
In the district court of Montana handle exter of dames O Keefe deceased, administrator Croswhite petitions for order to sell all or part of the real estate. The court orders notice for heirs Ellen O Keefe and May O Keefe to appear on December 1, 1918 at 9:30 in Anaconda to show cause why sale should not be granted. Publication in Anaconda Standard planned.
Paul Conover writes from the Panilla c naval aviation station in France about a joyful armistice celebration. He recalls crowds assembling at 2:30 p.m. as the captain read the armistice and President Wilson’s message, with bands playing and tears in many eyes. Champagne was cheap, and a small group celebrated aboard a ship, marking a historic moment for the servicemen.
A division manager from the American Red Cross headquarters in Minneapolis calls for continued effort after armistice. He notes waning local interest but urges all volunteers to care for returning soldiers and families, stating millions remain under arms and the Red Cross must mobilize for a great postwar mercy mission.
Sergt. W. K. Quay of this city reached France just as armistice celebrations roared through the towns. He wrote home of the victory spirit and a hospital setup awaiting takeover, recalling rain and the moment he heard his name called. He served with base hospital No. 4 and planned to locate Kennedy, a quartermaster lieutenant, among Anaconda boys in the area.
Local notices list hot drinks, tamales, glassware and gift pieces at Copper City stores. Shoppers find bargains on coal and furniture, while service ads seek help for a millinery saleswoman and a waitress. Community events include a masquerade ball by the Order of Vasa and Ladies Aid meetings.
Emi Brolin returns from England camp to New York en route home to resume daily labor. He once read in the Montana senate but his stay among Helena’s elites did not change his plebeian steadiness. Also arriving on the Mauretania are Sam Beausolier and Frank McDonald with his group.
The list of honored dead includes numerous Lieutenants and Privates from Anaconda. Names such as Louis W. Buckwald Edwin Schreiber Merry W. Brolin George F Anderson Ernest E. Beal Michael H. Bracken William Conlon Chauncey Davidson Mike Grba Sansel Hartete Richard W. Heller Delbert J. Holliday James Lynch Dennis P. McCarthy John J. Mee William Morley Peterson Pericieh Sneberi Arthur J Tucker Edward Waeut We Masten Walter Spengler Blomauist Daniels Dougherty Dusty Favor Oliver L. Fairbault Edward Flynn Archie Gillispie 4m Golden Gustafson Hameyer Ruske Howell Mackay Mauthe Charles Ezra Milter Dan McKavanaugh Roger O Mara George Phelps Leon Rusek Asa C. Taylor Frank Wis.
W. K. Dwyer, superintendent, said attendance is rising but many parents remain uneasy about the epidemic. The average attendance is a little over two thirds of normal and students attending are in good health. Officials monitor conditions and will send home any pupil showing symptoms.
Mrs. Sol Grady of Tacoma reports her son Frank A. Grady is in a base hospital in France recovering from an appendicitis operation. He had been listed as missing in action previously. She notes a letter from him dated October 29.
The family of Joe F Johnson at 01 East Fifth Street in the Spanish influenza area suffers illness. Mrs Johnson and children Georgia, 13, Frank Conley, 2, along with C son, 19, and Ethel, 9, taken ill beginning Monday and Wednesday respectively. Johnson works as a carenter's helper at the Washoe smelter.
The notice lists the W Mais Gallagher funeral to be held tomorrow at St Pauls church with regu lars meeting at Cedar Street. Arthur T L Priebe’s funeral was held yesterday by Rev Fy of First Methodist. Judge Winston returned from Philipsburg after a district court session. Influenza shows improvement but remains serious in Hallant and Deamon mond. An iceberg of an earthquake struck Copiapó and northern towns with significant damages elsewhere.
A damaged text reports mixed outcomes from Lavoptik eye wash trials. One man’s eyes were not read with pain, two applications relieved him, a lady tried three glasses with weak eyes, and one Lavoptik wash surprised her though the bottle was too small to help every case.
The funeral takes place at 9 30 am with a 10 o'clock high mass. A requiem will be processed at the chapel.
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