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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
8
Funeral services for the late James H. Philips were held in Lima with Mormon rites. Burial followed at Lima Cemetery as hundreds attended the ceremony and viewed the casket before it left for burial.
A Anaconda resident describes relief from persistent gas and digestive discomfort after using Adlerika. The account attributes quick improvement to the remedy and notes prior use of water and olive oil before seeking aid.
The Quality Hatchery of Tacoma Washington offers 50 Leghorn chicks to the exhibitor of the Best utility pen in the upcoming Deer Lodge poultry show on December 18 19 and 20. The offer reflects strong outside interest and could position Deer Lodge as a distributing point for famous poultry breeds.
In Deer Lodge on December 10 Bonner Lumber beat Barneys two games. Jursnick scored 588 for the Lumber team and O'Neil totaled 56% for Barneys. Individual and total scores for the evening were listed but incomplete.
Senator Co HW Williams returned from Chicago after a long visit. John Martin funeral held at the Methodist church with interment in Hill Crest cemetery. Several residents including Dan Osmers Arch ie Corbell and Miss Edna Wella were in Deer Lodge or visiting relatives. local business and medical trips noted.
Northern and central Montana have shipped nearly 750000 pounds of turkeys this year, surpassing 1923. The Great Northern and Milwaukee railways report 20 cars to date, versus 11 last year, with more cars expected before season end, potentially pushing total a million pounds above 1923.
At the Dillon Rotary Club meeting during Montana month, McGill of Billings urged diversified farming to boost statewide progress. Geologist G Fleming discussed Beaverhead County mining prospects, calling Montana's outlook bright as mining and agriculture drive prosperity.
Dillon reports the death of William A. Jones in Los Angeles, a long time county pioneer and leading Dillon citizen. Born April 3, 1864 in Birmingham Ohio, he moved west as a youth and settled in Beaverhead County forty one years ago. He ran in Dillon as part of Jones Davidson & Company, later Montana Mercantile, later moving to California in 1912 to work with Davidson. The community mourns his loss and recalls his local public service.
George Harrison was in Dillon from Grasshopper ranch on business. Mrs Lon Halloran visited from Jackson. William Rosenbaum of Dell stayed a couple days. Mrs Carl Beardslee visited Dillon from Lima.
In A league the Kiwanians won all three from Coca Colas. Gregovich topped Coca Cola with 212 and Tucker rolled 605 in three games. In B league Sparrow Drugs won two of three from Hunthausen Grocery as Sommerhauser led with 220 in one game and 548 for the series.
At the Imperial tonight the film The White Rose presents a modern Southern story with period exteriors. Griffith uses a costume ball with Civil War and Revolutionary War attire, crinoline and hoop skirts to heighten drama as aristocrats gather in a moonlit old Southern home. A poorer youth infiltrates the masked party to see the girl he loves.
Three district court tax recovery suits filed to reclaim 1922 and 1923 taxes against Deer Lodge county and the county treasurer were dismissed as settled. Great Falls Power company will receive 2733.21 with no interest. Montana Power company refunds 2105.55. the third case requires no refund and each side pays its own costs.
Anaconda city police conducted a second roundup to curb night prowlers arresting Charles Davis Vernon Hudspath a youth named Finnegan and Clark on investigation charges. Davis was held while Hudspath Finnegan and Clark were dismissed. Ted Elisherry jailed on drunkenness charges.
The Masqueraders club met at the Montana hotel and planned a pre Christmas dance for Saturday evening December 20. The committee includes Eugene Murphy Charles McNell Laury Smith and Mike Thomas. If plans succeed the group will hold monthly dances and become a dancing society.
Russell Turk Sigler was named captain of the Anaconda high school football team for next year at a meeting yesterday. He played half back this season and has been with the eleven since entering high school three years ago, as a substitute in freshman year and regular the past two seasons.
A. B. Carruthers, Union Pacific general agent at Dillon, reports Beaverhead county woolgrowers refuse contracts as prices up to 5 cents a pound for next year loom. Sheepmen fear wool shortages and many hold out expecting higher advances, with Missoula buyers unable to sign clips at Dillon.
Helena reports Governor Dixon appointed Dr. George M. Jennings of Missoula to the state board of health for a term ending April 2, 1929, succeeding Dr. Dan J. Donohue of Butte. The governor also named Dr. John A. Donovan of Butte to the state board of medical examiners for a term ending March 2, 1981, succeeding Dr. H. H. Judd of Bozeman.
Announcement calls the W C A Anaconda Camp to elect officers at 7 30 this evening urging all members to attend. Farmers of Spain are purchasing American made automobiles as a separate note of interest.
The November 1924 Dun and Co. summary for Montana notes 15 business failures, down from 23 last year and 20 in October, as seven banks closed in November 1923 but only one in the latest month. It cites crops and farm prices as factors and signals broader regional prosperity, with nationwide defaults down to 1,653 in November from October’s 1,696 and 1,704 last year.
The Goodfriend Clothing store marks its twenty ninth anniversary with a carnation for every shopper. Sig Goodfriend announced the celebration and the store is decorated in Christmas colors with holiday gifts on display inviting all visitors.
One of the season’s biggest vaudeville bills arrives at the Margaret theater with Joe McKown’s seven piece band and a mix of classical and jazzy vocal numbers. The Hamiltons roller skate through sensational feats while Nile Marsh captivates with versatile feminine types and comedy. Gordon and Spain offer a vintage ’49 study with Gordon a star and Spain a long time partner, plus Frank Hamilton delivers a modern act of song dance and storytelling.
This afternoon Mrs. James Finten will accept gifts for children needing surgery at Billings under the Auxiliary for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children. Yesterday Mrs. R. Thomas led a toy and gift drive. Friday Mrs. John C. Corette will preside with help from Mrs. L. F. Sanders and Mrs. C. R. Leonard as the week proceeds.
The Butte Exchange club will meet at noon at the Thornton hotel. Frank Venable, secretary of the chamber of commerce, will discuss Montana. J Ghormiley will speak on Community Work.
A report notes that sixty eight factories in Canada produce musical instruments, reflecting robust manufacturing capacity in the sector. The article highlights the breadth of production across locations and the varied instrument types manufactured.
Merchants on Main street place Christmas trees in flag holes along sidewalks for festive display. Large influx of trees arrives daily as residents prepare homes for the Yule season. John Morse announces Santa Claus will meet children at 211 Main street on Saturday December 20 to collect letters.
Alfred Lanes was attacked by a lone thief near 512 Ash street around 6 30 Tuesday evening. The robber threatened his life with a gun and took 14 dollars. The holdup occurred on East Fourth street between Ash and Alder streets.
David George Kirchner 11 week old son of Mr and Mrs Kirchner of 618 Walnut street died yesterday. He was one of twins born Sept 21. Funeral services were at St Pauls church at 4 30 yesterday afternoon by Rt Rev Mer Day. Interment was in the family plot in Hill cemetery. Mrs Kirchner formerly Miss Marie Greenwood of Butte.
A $200 contribution from John D. Ryan, chairman of the Anaconda company, boosts the Scouts fund in Butte as total pledges near $8,000. More gifts are expected to reach the goal for the Boy Scouts' work.
Anaconda Camp hosts officer elections this evening with a notice to O. W. and Roverybody for the gathering. Local activities include an advance ad for the event and a call to attend.
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