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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
3
Police investigated a fatal restaurant death of James Benty and sought 1400 dollars he reportedly had. No trace of the funds was found in banks or the deceased's belongings. The inquiry yielded no result.
Corinne Addleman files for divorce from Byron Nadie man in Butte, asking $30 monthly alimony and a restraining order to protect proceeds of a recent insurance payout. The suit involves fees and a land dispute with Reynolds McDowell and Jeniker, mentioning a judgment and foreclosure for 1,04.85.
The article reports on wholesale arrests of Butte bootleg era officers alleged to have allowed illicit sale. It notes deputy marshal Thomas drank four drinks in a public place, witnessed by Chief Murphy and assistants. The court ordered the case to be transferred to the government for prosecution amid claims of improper conduct.
The Montana Federation of Negro Women’s Clubs led by Mary B. Chappell appeals to readers to back LR. No. 3 in Congress aimed at ending lynching and racial violence. The resolution, signed by Armeta Smith Duncan, urges telegraphs and endorsements to press the measure as a duty to America and humanity.
George V. Thomas, previously with the Montana Auto Ing house, opens Auto Parts and Sales at 1004 Utah Avenue. The new firm will offer a full line of used parts for all car makes, handling only standard makes in the used car section and reconstructing them completely before sale.
The Geary Commercial company sues A G and Josephine McDonald for 301 alleging rush goods delivered from 1916 to 1917 with no payment. Hans Willman of Lavina Montana files suit against L C and Tulla Lehfeldt for 3600 on a note dated Nov 18 1918 with 250 attorney fees. Rotering is attorney for the plaintiff.
At the Butte Kiwanis club board meeting held yesterday at the Thornton hotel C H Lincoln represented the Christian group. Plans for the first membership meeting were discussed and a Monday evening gathering with George E Snell district governor of Billings was announced. Classifications are filling and many membership applications have been handled by officers and directors.
The dispatch reports farmers in this area plan to plant more dryland wheat and crops aided by Dr. Cam Dell as they expect higher rainfall and better returns. Dillon notes include lawyers from Helena and Deer Lodge, cattle company discussions, Hecla mining work and rediscovery of the Atlantis silver vein, plus local injuries and family details from trucking and farming activities.
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