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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
10
Private McLaughlin, a Brooklyn native who resided in Anaconda before joining the army, is cited for gallantry in France. A service publication notes his brave action and recommends the Distinguished Service Medal. His friends in Anaconda celebrate his valor.
Rejoicing in Lon Turnett family as word arrives from France that Sergt Guy Burnett is safe and in good health. He describes hot fighting, mud, and severe weather, noting wet clothes no longer bother him and that he and his unit are in good spirits amid the front line actions around May 6.
A double funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thiel was held at McDermott and Danielson under chapel with friends and members of the LoyalOrder of Moose in attendance. Rev. John A led the service as pallbearers named Ed Johnson John Walsh and others. Interment followed.
Mrs Nancy Jones died in hospital after influenza illness. Her sister Mrs Stultz arrived in time to see her alive. She was 46, survived by husband and mother Mrs Gray and four sisters Maggie Eaton Rebecca Stultz Mattie Easton Sarah Whitman and five brothers Ben John Henry William Samuel, all from various towns.
Clerk and recorder's office notes soldier ballots returned this week are too few to change outcomes as candidates with a clear majority are certain of victory.
Warrant calls dated December 14 1918 list warrants of Deer Lodge county Montana to be paid at the county treasurer office from December 17 1918 onward. General fund bridge fund contingent fund and road fund warrants registered before April 17 1918 are included PJ Finnegan county treasurer Anaconda Montana
A message from Colonel Mace Anily reported a son of Mrs Margaret Clucas serving as a machine enigneer in the aviation service was seriously ill in a Texas hospital. His condition showed some improvement by evening. Leslie Moughtin, an Anaconda youth, stationed nearby, was asked to check on him. The report notes the boy’s tempera ture remained high but he hoped to fight off the illness. Friends hope for a favorable outcome. The passage also covers Bishop Richard J Cooke delivering a stirring address at the Methodist district conference centenary institute, praising war-era reforms, and outlining church organization plans to reach every member of the community through life service and stewardship talks. The event included speeches by Dr. Herbert Johnson and Dr. A M Livingston and a missionary lecture by Dr Powell about needs in foreign lands.
Information filed in district court by County Attorney Morgan accuses Ralph Grafell of blackmail and writing the Italian letter demanding $1,000. The note warned of a threat and stated a rendezvous behind the Catholic cemetery with details for payment. It referenced an infernal device and was sent to Lombardi Grocery at No 2 Main Street last summer.
Red Cross executive committee and War Chest board head plan to let contributors join the war chest as members or donate through the regular drive. Individuals may choose, with names marked “war chest” for accounting. 1919 membership buttons to be issued to those joining the Red Cross through the chest.
The vaudeville bill features Ai Sweet and his Royal Dragoons with brass numbers and vocal interludes. Neal Abel and Lew Dockstader alumni reminisce about darky stories while Durkin Sisters and Samoxa open with aerial and singing acts. The Baby Ugh sketch and a strong lineup from Walter Fisher, Rives and Arnold, and The Big Sales satire cap the night.
A 12 year old boy died after a two week illness from influenza at the new hospital. He was an orphan living with his aunt and siblings in the west district. Survived by brothers Winamp Ward George Prank Elsie and Mrs ma Hadgert. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Miss Lucile Bresnahan came to the city last evening after framing cattle but fled back home upon news of her mother Catherine Byrne's death. The incident unsettled residents as police report no further details.
A Colorado agricultural experiment station report attributes soil infertility in a large San Luis valley area to sodium carbonate in valley waters and surface evaporation. It recommends converting carbonates to sulfates with gypsum and using surface irrigation to wash them away. A DC district committee also adapts hymns for band use at camps to aid singing with instruments.
Remains of Frank and Elsie Emma of Anaconda lie in parlors with funeral details to follow. George Will and family note arrangements at family plot Mount Carmel Cemetery. Sam Bourgeois and Genevieve Joseph remain at Mahoney parlors with subsequent service times. Mass at St Peter’s Church and interment in family plots.
Funeral details indicate a high mass for Katherine Byrne at St Pauls church followed by interment at Mount Carmel cemetery. Brelock family residence listed as 518 Reequem street with service scheduled for Saturday morning at 9. The number 143 appears tied to the event, suggesting a mass or memorial designation.
The funeral of Richard A Hayes will be at the Tuttle Undertaking Rooms at two pm. burial in Hill Cemetery. Died at 700 Cedar Street, near relatives: Mrs Isola and Mrs Mary, wife of... Funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 30 with services to be conducted. Jones died yesterday at the isolation hospital. funeral announcements will appear in later papers.
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