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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

7

Butte Social Notes and Local Visitors Mixed

A crowded mail of arrivals and departures shows Stein Bloch clothes and Tonkin rents, many travelers from Dillon Missoula Deer Lodge Great Falls and others visiting Butte. Also mentions births church events hospital services and Christmas greetings with local merchants advertising storage and deliveries.

Stein-Bloch Tonkin Orton Bros Walker Cate J. E. Monroe Dilton T. B. Neston Missoula Hee Pasadena R. Price Dillon

Air in schools bad trustees told

Less than one third of Butte public school ventilation plants were operating due to closed flues observed by Superintendent Maddock. He vowed action to ensure fresh air for pupils and teachers, while trustees approved extension work for teachers and discussed a building campaign and new additions. Bills totaling 18612 were approved and sketches for four room additions were presented. A separate note reports J Miller accused of stealing a diamond ring valued at 400 dollars. police court released vagrancy charges pending county prosecution for grand larceny.

Butte Public Maddock Wallace Butte Ag Feault Elliott Smith Harrison School Lake Avoca J. Miller Rose Gibson Doran

Local Bar Association acts on court matters

At the Silver Bow County Bar association annual meeting in Butte, members debated court reforms. They supported increasing the supreme court from three to five justices, opposed adding a Silver Bow county judge, and criticized police court practices while affirming elected officers including Carl J. Christian as president and J. M. Hinkle as first vice president.

Supreme Court Butte Silver Bow County Bar Association Supreme ‘Court Silver Bow County Atoneys Carl J. Christian J. M. Hinkle M. 8. Cohen George le Sage W. P. Mccarty Perton Harry Meyer Francis Silver Karl Blodgett Christian L. O. Eva Bar Association State Bar Association Mose Cohen Thomas D. Long Meyer James O'Flynn

Thugs Rob Motor Driver In Doorway Of A Garage

Walter Bradford of the Taylor laundry was slugged and robbed about midnight in the rear garage of the laundry. He lost roughly $60 in silver, suffered a scalp wound, and was knocked unconscious for several minutes. Police later detained two suspects, Bradford could not identify them.

Walter Bradford Taylor Laundry Bradford

Robbery Victim Arrested While Police Identify Suspect

Peter A. Johnson living at 1132 South Wyoming Street was briefly detained on a charge of robbing himself after a holdup near his cabin. His roommate C. Nelson was also a victim. A passerby mistook Johnson for the robber and restrained him until a patrolman arrived. Both victims suffered minor bruises, and Johnson was later released. Detective Van Orden had investigated the incident at the cabin.

Peter A. Johnson Wyoming C. Nelson Johnson Nelson

Community Christmas TV carol singers rehearse in high school

About 100 volunteers rehearsed five Christmas songs for the community Christmas TV program set for December 23. The session was held last night in the Butte high school auditorium, with practice at Colbert's noted.

Butte High School

Woman fends off purse snatcher in street melee

A woman identified as Jennie Smith stopped a man named Edwards from grabbing her purse on East Galena Street. She struck him with a blow to the ear and a second hit to the nose with a hatpin, aiding a patrolman to arrest him for attempted robbery. Edwards was treated at a hospital. the woman was uninjured and recovered her purse.

Fen Edwards Jennie Smith Galena Street Jim Edwards

Albert Smith Back in Butte After Jail

Albert Smith, after a $200 county jail fine for possessing a watch stolen from a man, reappeared in Butte with a bullet wound in his left chest. He refused to disclose his whereabouts or injury source. Detectives found him near Broadway and Dakota and held him pending further details from the jail.

Albert Smith Butte Smith J. Martin Centerville Larkin Lynch Broadway Dakota

Central Catholic High Seeks Gym Use at Butte High

Central Catholic students asked Public School trustees to allow use of Butte high gym during hours not clashing with Butte High practices. Butte High Director Cook signaled possible arrangements. The request was referred to the investigation committee chaired by Trustee Donovan, with no anticipated objections. Also notes a Ladies Auxiliary monthly party at Temple on Washington and Galena, with refreshments offered. Maver Jewelry ad at 21 West Py.

Butte High School Central Catholic High School Otis Lee Rex Duest Central High School Cook Butte High Scho Lee Donovan.s Ladies’ Auxiliary I Nat Tarael Washington and Galena Streets Maver Jewelry Co West Py

Funeral service announced for Mrs Metty at Mount Moriah

The funeral will be held this afternoon at noon with interment to follow in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Mrs Metty is survived by family and friends awaiting final rites.

Zioler Daniilion Oelock Mount Moriah Mra Metty

Daniels and Bilboa Undertakers Notice in Butte

Funeral announcement for the late Mrs Julia Ryan to be held at Duggan's undertaking parlors and Sacred Heart church. Mass to follow at 8:30. Body receiving vault details appear in the notice.

Ryan Mra Julia Ryan Duggan Fotgacred Heart Church Masa Dusen

Purcell Funeral Notices in Local Catholic Cemetery

The Purcell family of 103 South Oklahoma street announces the death of James Purcell aged 7. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart church at 9:30 with interment in the family plot. He is survived by Bridget Purcell and children Mrs W. P. Metines Sins and J. Z. Purcell, and uncle Michael Purcell, all of the city.

Anenner F. Noon South Wyoming Street St. Patrick's Church Grelock Phy Anaconda Meceltlan Basin Hart Butte Murpay Tis

Funeral notices for De Barnett and Mrs Aneta Martin

The funeral for De Barnett will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the family residence 128 East Daly Street with burial in Moriah cemetery. The body of Mrs Aneta Martin was moved to Mrs John Crellin's Elm Street home for a funeral Thursday at 3 PM, with interment at Maus View cemetery.

Barnett Gate de Barnett East Dalytreet Hey Miaus View

Butte High School Girls Plan Limited Society

1TH high school girls propose forming a selective society to replace two existing sororities. Membership set at 4 dollars with one third from each of the three upper classes. A scholarship basis will be included. Committees from senior junior and sophomore classes named for a Friday meeting. Members listed include Florence Keith Helen Little Gertrude Leslie Cella Arnow... Agnes Spilmum Marie Hennigan Katherine Arthur.

Nhise Butte High Mave Orn Fuation Senar Base Society Clas Florence Keith Helen Little Gertrude Leslie Senor Clase Cella” Arnnowtsky Dreda Finlay Agnes Spiilum Clase Marie Hennigan Mike"Neat Katherine Arthur

Christmas Staffing Boost At Butte Post Office

Post office in Butte received several dozen applications from people seeking temporary Christmas work. Extra workers will be hired to assist clerks and carriers during the holiday rush. Applicants should ensure packages include a clear return address.

Butte Postomice Goonwin

Canadian funds transferred to Philadelphia mint via Morgan firm

A transfer from Canada of five million dollars is moving to the account of 3 P Morgan and Company and then to the Philadelphia Mint. The transaction involves cross border funds flowing through Morgan firm to a U S mint facility.

New York Canada 3. P. Morgan & Co Philadelphia

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