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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
The piece notes Civilizations vivid aviation footage at the Bluebird theater. It describes three types of war aircraft, including fast scout planes for observation, heavier bombers for raiding, and armored bombers, all built for military use, illustrating contemporary warfare and its horrors.
Mrs L J Lester died shortly before midnight at 410 West Third street after a illness of several months She had just returned with her daughter from California where she spent the summer in hopes of better health She was 73 born in Maine and was cousin to Chief Justice Melville W Fuller of the Supreme Court Her husband E T Marston later established a jewelry store at Great Falls She later moved to Anaconda where she married Mr Lester Survived by daughters Nellie Marston Jones and Florence M Wiedman a sister Ellen Lowry a granddaughter Mabel Wiedman and a grandson Raymond Wiedman Funeral arrangements will be announced later The family requests no floral offerings reflecting appreciation for sympathy already sent
Dunn dominated the Fink rink contest for the Clan Stewart challenge cup last night defeating Carrie 12 to 5. The winner led throughout, scoring three points on the first end while seven other games were played on the Bie rink with various lineups and skips listed in the report.
Avery was elected to office with others chosen as primary, treasurer, librarian, organist and officers. Several teachers appointed include Mrs. Whitner, Mrs. Mary Farey, Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. McPherson, Mrs. Mackae, Miss Templeton, Mrs. Capps, Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Tait. Substitute teachers listed as Mrs. Sneddon, Mrs. Mayes, F. Roberta, Mr. Siler, Mrs. Hi Andlock and Miss Kat assistant.
In Anaconda yesterday Le Kavanagh of Butte and John Peterson of Grant were seen, Mr and Mrs J Walsh of Butte visited, a son was born last night to Mr and Mrs K A Frederickson of 910 East Fourth street, and a daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Percy Gregory at 1212 East Fifth street.
A mixed set of Q and A snippets covers topics from national symbols to Montana legal rights for women and bar admission. It notes a bowling score at Walnut street alleys where Giants beat Ceramics, several petty larceny cases with fines, a jewelry theft arrest, derailed flat cars near Silver Bow on the Butte Anaconda line, and a local cash credit line at Mackael.
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