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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1925

Page

8

Rialto theater blast causes injuries at Offa Lodge

A film explosion at the Rialto theater caused a stampede injuring several including Mrs. H C Schaefer who broke an arm and Miss Ruth Everett and Carl Olson burned. Attending doctors expect no permanent harm as repairs begin and show planned for Friday.

Depr Lodge H. C. Schaefer Ruth Everett Carl Olson Rialto Theater St. Joseph's Hospital Siegfried Miller Jen Hansen Schaefer Edith Jeffers Hansen Pana

Professional Women to Distribute Baskets in Deer Lodge

In Deer Lodge on December 10, members of the Business and Professional Women's club met at the Methodist church where a dinner was served. Miss Fay Henderson was named Christmas basket chairman and will work with Associated Societies to aid the needy. The January meeting will be a supper bridge at the Hotel Deer Lodge, and proceeds from a recent dance will fund baskets of food for the poor.

Deer Lodge Business and Professional Women’s Club Methodist Church Fay Henderson Miss Henderson

Deer Lodge Pays $9 000 On College Buildings

Deer Lodge Montana December 10 The board of trustees of school district No 1 met for their regular monthly session approving the annual payment of 5 000 on the school buildings bought from the old College of Montana This payment leaves 22 000 still due of the 37 500 purchase price Several other bills were ordered paid and a general schools discussion was held.

Deer Lodge Board of Trustees of

State Normal College Alumni Organize in Deer Lodge

Preliminary plans for forming an alumni association of Montana State Normal College will be discussed at an 8 o'clock meeting Friday evening in Deer Lodge. The gathering, called by Mrs. Charles Brown Miss Margaret Wallace and Mrs. Nelle Fox Davies, urges all alumni and former students to attend at Rebworth apartments apartment No 12.

Deer Lodge Montana State Normal College Charles Brown Margaret Wallace Nelle Fox Davies Normal College Rebworth

Board eliminates three precincts in county changes

In Deer Lodge on December 10 the county commissioners discontinued three voting precincts. Blossburg district No. 2 was consolidated with Ellison district No. 8, Pioneer district No. 15 with Gold Creek district No. 15, and Peterson Creek district No. 20 with Cottonwood district No. 3.

Deer Lodge Blossburg Ellison Pioneer Gold Creek Peterson Creek Cottonwood

District Court to Hear Three Cases

Deer Lodge December 10. The arraignment of Scotty Zimmer Dan Barton and Ed Finisterer who were arrested Tuesday by Under sheriff Bo...

Deer Lodge Scotty Zimmer Dan Barton Ed Finisterer

District Court Delays Arraignments On Moonshine Case

Edecker and County Attorney J Cummins report the case to Friday December 11 in Missoula district court with Judge Asa L Duncan presiding. Zimmer faces assault and moonshine charges, Barton charged with assault on Bob Powell, who lies in St Josephs hospital, and Winisterer charged with moonshine manufacture. More court matters await Judge Duncan.

Edecker J. Cummins Asa L. Duncan Missoula Justice Harry Peterson Zimmer Bob Powell Sion Barton S&st. Joseph's Hospital Winisterer Duncan

Deer Lodge Buyer Seeks Heavy Working Horses

Deer Lodge Montana December 10. William Woods of Billings arrives as the first horse buyer in months and negotiates with ranchers for a carload of heavy working stock to be shipped east. He aims to fill the order this week despite a long market lull.

Deer Lodgee William Woods Billings

DILLON Social Roundup Visitors and Travel Notes

J M Hawks returned from an extended visit in Des Moines Iowa EB M Dixon of Elliston was a visitor in Dillon yesterday R B McHugh of Philipsburg attended to legal matters in the city Thursday Mrs William McGill of Butte is visiting Mrs Pat Normandin Homer Guiler of Butte was a business visitor Thursday Mrs L Gordon and Mrs I S Eldred were Butte visitors yesterday R D Larabie attended to business in Butte Thursday Mrs A J Buchen was a Butte visitor Wednesday Joe Florek of Ovando visited Thursday Jack Collins of Miles City transacted business here yesterday Mrs C EB Larabie visited relatives in Butte Wednesday Mrs D Lontan of Niagara Falls NY was visiting Thursday Stewart Watson of Philipsburg is in Dillon visiting relatives and friends Mrs Lester Smith of Garrison was a shopper yesterday

Dillon J. M. Hawks Des Moines Iowa EB. M. Dixon Elliston R. BE. McHugh Philipsburg William McGill Butte Pat Normandin Homer Guiler L. ©. Gordon Eldred R. D. Larabie A. J. Buchen Joe Florek Ovando Jack Collins Miles City C. EB. Larabie D. Lontan Niagara Falls N. Y Stewart Watson Lester Smith Garrison Three Forks Ray Livingston J. C. Driscoll Lucy Reynolds H. Leth J. C. Langman Bozeman Pierce Elmore Lawrence Bucklin T. Lefever Kirwan Deer Lodge Theresa Rettig van Meter N. M. Kvalnes Townsend Dick Lefever Bob Chambers Ringling Homer Hays Gladys Sickmiller Melstone A. W. Kunzle Seattle Paul Bates Upper Madison Don Driscoll Whitehall John Driscoll Claude Parr Willow Creek Charles F. Baker Josephine Three Forks Hospital Frank Irvine Byron Chidester Nigger Hollow C. M. Lofgren W. Cutler Helena Frank Marshal William Warren Rodersburg J. W. Gordon Kay Maudlow City Charles Shadduck Dimock L. E. Wilson

Local social notes and high school basketball win

Three Forks news notes list visitors and residents from Livingston Butte Deer Lodge and nearby towns. Senior class wins basketball meets with four classes. Stolen whiskey case in Scotland sentences four men to one month in jail each.

Sutherland Scotland

Dillon court orders directed verdict in debt action

In Dillon the district court ordered a directed verdict for the plaintiff in the debt case John Peterson versus Nels Nelson. The calendar shows another debt case Edward C. Smith versus George W. French and Mary French to begin tomorrow. Court terms for the Fifth Judicial District were fixed for 1926 with Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson counties scheduling four regular terms each year.

Beaverhead Madison County Jefferson County

No Action Taken on Irrigation Tax Deeds

Dillon December session ends after three days of routine business. Board postpones delinquent tax deeds for Big Hole irrigation district to January. Guard rail ordered on Henneberry hill in Beaverhead canyon. Interest from sinking fund to be placed in bridge fund. warrants paid, remaining balance to road fund.

Odd Fellows Elect Officers For 1926 In Dillon

The Dillon order of Odd Fellows elected officers to serve during the ensuing year at a Tuesday meeting in the I O O F hall. Fred Krause was named noble grand, R L Robertson vice noble grand, James Leach secretary, I Cashmore treasurer, with Henry Guyat advancing to the second degree.

ODD Fellows Dillon Order of Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Hall Fred Krause R. L. Robertson Noble Grand James Leach I. Cashmore Treasury Henry Guyat

Dillon News Notes December Update in Dillon

George F Johnson of Leadore Idaho visits Dillon for business. George R Baker resigns as deputy county clerk and recorder to become Dillon post office clerk. Albert S Baker named deputy. Edwin and Mrs Thompson welcome a son born yesterday at Mrs Fred Oliver’s home. Jorgen Jorgenson, a Big Hole basin rancher, visits Dillon for several days. Mr and Mrs C E B Barnes return from Mooreland Oklahoma after weeks there. Warren Sutherland heads to Tennessee for winter with relatives. W B Hartwig returns from Helena. his wife and children will spend winter there.

Dillon George F. Johnson Leadore Idaho George R. Baker Albert S. Baker Edwin Thompson Fred Oliver Jorgen Jorgenson Big Hole Basin C. EB. Barnes Mooreland Oklo Warren Sutherland Tennessee W. B. Hartwig Helena

Commander Sheridan Nominated For Montana Idaho Customs Post

Helena Dec 10 Charles L Sheridan nominated for collector of customs for the Montana Idaho district is commander of the Montana department of the American Legion and serves as finance officer and quartermaster for the Montana department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars He was adjutant general of Montana 1920 1924 and is now special counsel for the Montana veterans welfare commission He is designated as Montana s most distinguished World War veteran The present collector is J W Roberts of Great Falls.

Helena Charles L. Sheridan Montana- Idaho Montana

Kiwanians hear talk on Samoan natives life at Montana hotel

At the ANACONDA NEWS AIWANIANS meeting Professor Thornburg, manual training instructor, spoke on Samoan island natives life and social organization. He described homes built of grass and leaves and clothing made from bark. Misses Ruth Lindblad, Agnes Lund, Ruth Lindwall, Martha Olson, and Hazel Salmonson sang with piano accompaniment. The program was organized by Dave Morgan, Dr. Barich, and John Lockhart, with a cornet solo by W. D. Wagner. Business session set adjournment after next Thursday, resuming January 7.

Montana Thornburg South Seas Ruth Lindblad Agnes Lund Ruth Lindwall Martha Olson Hazel Salmonson

Gimmel Fined 150 Dollars in Nuisance Case

One case heard in Anaconda police court as Charles Gimmel faced charges of maintaining a nuisance. Judge Murphy fined him 150 dollars after his arrest early Wednesday evening by Officers Osborne and Edmunds.

Anaconda Charles Gimmel Murphy Gimmel Osborne Edmunds

One arrest in Anaconda raid on moonshine house

Officers Osborne and Edmunds led a raid at 219 Washington Street at 10 last night seizing about two quarts of alleged moonshine whiskey and arresting John Bipedie on charges of possessing intoxicating liquor Elpedio is held at the city jail and his Washington Street residence ordered closed immediately

Washington Street Osborne and Edmunds Prohibition John Bipedie Elpedio

Sheridan 15 Nominated for U S Customs Post

President Coolidge sent a new round of public office nominations to the Senate on December 10. The list includes customs collectors, U S attorneys, and federal officers such as Charles L. Sheridan at Helena Montana district 338, and others for Hawaii Alaska Porto Rico Wyoming Nebraska Oregon Idaho and Texas posts.

Washington Senate Coolidge Charles L. Sheridan Helena Mont United States James C. Kinsler Nebraska Albert D. Walton Wyoming Carl M. Morris Utah Hawaii Raymond C., Brown Alaska Karl Theily Porto Rico George C. Butte Texas Hugh L. Patton Dennis H. Cronin Clarence R. Hotchkiss Oregon Frank M. Breshearst Idaho

South Side News Highlights D P Club Party and Baby News

Mrs J Guay hosted the D P club at 1931 Silver Bow with Dora Hebert winning first, Alma Hebert third, and conciliation prize to Mrs L McIsaac. Mr and Mrs Richard Dibble welcomed a daughter at St James hospital. St Ann’s parish plans a Dec bazaar and turkey dinner in Connell building with many hosts and guests. Freda Sewing Club events and a Mooseheart Circle installation are noted along with moves of Mr and Mrs George W Lowery and Mr and Mrs C J Brown. Baptism for Bonita Wilaine reported with Alma Hebert and James O Neill as sponsors.

J. Guay D. N. P. Club Silver Bow Street Dora Hebert Kenneth Chrisholm Alma Hebert L. McIsaac J. Lynch Arthur Nelson J. Thomas Bill Riley Bill Walsh M. Johnson Dorothy Tuohy St. Ann's Parish Peter Leheney Grand Avenue Connell Building Tim Sullivan E. McNally Charles McKenna Margaret McCormick Tom Wallis A. L. Hawkesworth E. Wolahon H. Byrde Pat Malloy Will Sullivan Tom Sullivan Yonkers George Noyes Mae Atchison John Burke Will Coughlin Stanzeski Dillon Joe Carpino Melia Ryan Adele Moebus Oregon Avenue Freda Sewing Club Lilly Leybold Josephine Boyle Henry Motsch Rose Buchanan John Lynch Tom Green Cora Beebe Helen Coughlin Fred Smith Nelson Mooseheart Circle Moose Hall Quartz Street Maria Skinner Legionpheee Meer Ee Eee Leg Regeni Moose Charles Roliman C Street John Follmer Lilly Seybold Freda Hugo James Hirons H. F. Pissot John Moebus Fritz Ottman George W.lowery Florence Avenue C. J. Brown Don Seattle Bonita Wilaine Emil Hebert Church of St. John the Evangelist James O'Neill

Cooperation Sought In Valuing Clark Estate

Associated Press reports Montana tax officials seek federal help to set valuations for Senator William A. Clark estate and collect taxes on foreign stocks. Judge Sidney Lanner offers to pay about 425000 based on $16,023,061.85 Montana holdings. appraisers value estate at 47763508.49. Montana officials travel to Washington to discuss inheritance tax matters.

Associated Press Helena William A. Clark Montana Tax Commission Sidney Lanner Butte Clark Legal Department State of Silver Bow County Montana Board of Equalization Saner

Belt Road Contract Let In Montana

Helena Dec 10 W R Gray of Great Falls bid 13934 32 to win the Belt Riceville road contract bids opened by the Montana highway commission The project includes grading 1500 feet of highway and 3400 feet of railroad grade with crushed rock The road now on an earth slide will shift to the Neihart branch right of way and the railroad will move to a new grade Co H Purcell engineer in charge for the United States bureau of public roads discussed federal aid road maintenance and marking with the commission The panel will meet tomorrow with commissioners from 89 counties to map maintenance and federal requirements

Co. H. Purcell Northwest States United States Bureau of Public Roads Commission Montana Federal Bureau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Offa Lodge State Normal College BOARD Milwaukee Railroaders Barney's Jack Strong Usefu Jeffers Omas Serene Williams Dillon Bureau Evangeline Rodney Bessie Kittinger Jesse G. Ragsdale Butte High School Ernest Ball Katherine Walsh 8. E. Davis Frank Eliel State Board of Education Anaconda News Wer Henry Catalano Delilah M. Snowellington Clatanent Pride Sheridan U. S. Customs Post Our Silk Goodfriend’s South Side Clark Estate State Board Belt Road Victor Records ORTON Charleston A. O. H. Ballroom R. B. Abbott CO Hotel Montana DGE United States Mail Drummond Helmville Hogg Transfer Company
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