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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
11
A sea of small ads from Anaconda promotes instruments like pianos and phonographs from Orton Bros and Schlappi, jewelry including blue white diamonds at Crescent Jewelry, coal from Peckover and Washoe Coal Co, watches, and household goods. It also lists wanted help such as a cigar store clerk, an experienced lady cook, general houseworkers, and newspaper routes. Local residents and visitors are noted with brief mentions.
A R Morrison aged 44 died yesterday morning at 700 Cedar Street after a brief influenza illness. He was a machinist affiliated with the union and employed by Anaconda Copper Mining Company. Surviving relatives include his mother Mrs J Morrison and a sister in Denver. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
In Anaconda, readers are urged to buy piano players and phonographs to strengthen family ties through shared music at home. Ads promote easy purchasing options at Orton Rns, 406 East Park Avenue, alongside Christmas greeting card selections from The Standards line. City notices warn that all general fund warrants registered before May 1, 1918, are due and payable at the city hall, ceasing interest after December 14, 1918, with J. Rond DANIELLO as City Treasurer.
Local sportsmen and Deputy Game Warden Pilling helped convict Isaac Bowman of Butte after talying trips to Georgetown Lake yielded more than legal fish. Bowman's fine of 50 dollars underscored risks of violating game laws, as rumors of other offenses at Georgetown Lake spark future Anaconda Anglers meetings and actions.
Mrs. Mary Ivancevich wife of Nick Ivancevich of 1104 East Fourth Street died yesterday at the new hospital after a brief illness of influenza. Born in Serbia March 17 1890 she immigrated to America in 1912 traveling from New York to Colorado. Her death drew sincere sorrow especially in the east end where she was a general favorite.
The article profiles Mrs Ivancevich, a well educated Serbian American wife of Mr Ivancevich. After marriage they moved to Anaconda where she remained active in patriotic work. She helped found the Serbian National Defense league and served with the American Red Cross, earning recognition as a leader among Serbian women. She also belonged to the Knights and Ladies of Security.
Survivors include three children Helen Walter and Emil. four brothers Samuel Peter Lazar and Milosh Anastasi serving in the Serbian army. two sisters Milla and Annie remain at the family home. Funeral set for Sunday in Serbia as family awaits further details.
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