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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
6
Acting Chief James Larkin arrested Mr. and Mrs. Victor Evans yesterday on a complaint from Idaho Falls. Idaho authorities seek them on check forgery charges and they were jailed to await extradition to Idaho Falls.
Miss Amanda Wilson and Alfred Wenger were married by the Rev. Mr. Johnson at Mrs. George F. Fye's home 717 East Galena Tuesday. The Fyes attended, a wedding dinner followed for the bridal party and immediate families. The couple will reside at 1835 Phillips Street.
Walter Hill, breeder of choice beef, told the Joshers club of Butte he will ship a Highland Scotch steer for slaughter and distribution in Christmas baskets. Donations flood in as the club prepares meals for 500 needy families at Finlen headquarters. Plans for the Broadway show on Dec 13 include Slade Taylor players, Butte Mines band, and a three reel Universal film. Tickets are one dollar with no reserved seats.
Lincoln corps No. 6 Women s Relief corps will hold a meeting Friday evening at the courthouse Patriotic hall. Officers will be elected and important business will be discussed by members.
A Chicago advertisement invites readers to mail an ad and 10 cents to Foley & Co. for a trial bottle of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound plus trial packets of Foley’s Pills and Cathartic Tablets. The copy touts relief for coughs colds croup and throat tickle with Kidney diuretic and laxative aids and claims wide use nationwide.
A South German fruit grower set up a loud speaker in his orchard after many attempts to scare away birds. The device’s noise keeps the birds from the trees, effectively protecting the crops.
A testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Barker of Cincinnati promotes S S S as a treatment for pimples boils and skin eruptions. The ad claims the medicine cleanses the blood builds red corpuscles and restores health noting the product is sold in two sizes at drug stores.
After a week of frigid conditions in Butte the thermometer fell to 15 degrees below zero in the uptown area but rose to 9 above by morning light. By night it stood at 10 above as two days of harsh weather eased. Snow flurries appeared with milder afternoon and evening hours and forecasters predicted rising temperatures through the week.
Jury finds William O Neill guilty of gambling after an alibi defense and jury instructions allow conviction without his presence if he sanctioned the premises. Deputy County Attorney Frank Sulli van and assistant prosecutor challenged defense assertions during closing. Next trial dates set for related cases including Mike Kilvanick and Downey involvement.
A church procession and benediction close the 40 hours devotion at Immaculate Conception Church tonight. Devotion began Tuesday and featured sermons by Rev. Father Maddox. Masses at 6, 7, 8 and 9 oclock precede a solemn high mass led by Monsignor Wilging with Fathers Maddox and Delane assisting.
The Butte Radio Club holds its 10 meet Friday at the courthouse starting 8 p.m. M. R. Cooper speaks on Shielded Grid Tubes with John R. Bartlett presiding. Carl J. Trauerman reports on the station survey. pending Butler lectures from KOA Denver on Dec 12. The KOA birthday party is set for Dec 15 and The Mikado is the evening attraction.
Velma Van Woert West, 21, admitted to Sheriff Ed Rasmussen that she killed her nurseryman husband Thomas Edwards West, 26, in their Perry Ohio house last night with a hammer and a table leg after a domestic quarrel. The body was found with hands tied and skull fractured. She was arrested in Cleveland after attending a bridge party and spending the night with friends.
State highway officials outlined the 1328 program noting plans for the Wolf Point bridge and right of way acquisitions. The 1928 scheme will begin surveys immediately with building under way soon, aided by federal funds on reservations and county support. District allotments include 117000 for Lake and Flathead, 102000 Hill, 161000 Valley Daniels Roosevelt, 175000 Prairie Richland, 126000 Fergus, 188000 Cascade, 325000 Missoula Granite Powell, 180000 Yellowstone Big Horn, and 238000 Rosebud Custer. Three births reported at city health bureau: daughters to Pulman Lima and Taylor families, and two sons to Cosman.
Miss Helen Boles of 1024 Fourth Street Minneapolis writes of great success with Father John's Medicine for colds and prevention of serious illnesses. The 70 year old remedy contains no alcohol or nerve-deadening drugs and helps build new strength at home.
Butte barbers voted to reduce the minimum price for women’s bobs to 65 cents from 1.00, effective Monday, with most shops charging 65 cents. Children's bobs drop to 50 cents, down from 1.00, except plain bobs at 50 cents. First time feminine bobs retain a $1 original cut due to shaping work.
Captain Hauser led a Bibane garrison holdout for 22 days during a Rif rebellion siege. He was wounded, captured, and later rescued by French forces with Foreign Legion support. He received Moroccan honors and endured extensive medical treatment in Europe before returning to Nice. He was born in Anaconda and later practiced dentistry in Paris after service.
Tonight's events feature speeches by Parker Leonard McMillan Goodale Blewett and Wild as Simon Hauswirth introduced as the Y's oldest member. Subscriptions show Class A leaders Salisbury 381 1411 Wilkins 78.50 374 Hall 477.50 727.75 Short 180 552 Zandel 281 602.50. Class B leaders Downie 600.25 1424.75 Osenbrug 68 366 Pierce 656.60 870.50 Johnston 9575 569.75 Knievel 88.50 530.75.
Montana farmers dominated the Chicago International Grain and Livestock exposition with C Edson Smith named world champion wheat grower and multiple Montana entries securing top spots across hard red winter and spring wheat, barley, oats, flax and rye. Livestock also shone with Childs Ancony Shorthorns and Mount Haggin sheep earning numerous prizes including best flock and top shepherd honors.
Police were notified yesterday of a collision between Dominick Perelli and Dr Charles A Canty at the Platinum and Montana streets intersection. Perelli's car suffered slight damage while no injuries are mentioned in the report.
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