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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
10
The Anaconda Montana board of county commissioners met at the courthouse with all members present. Bills were audited and approved for deputy clerk, dependent children care, poor fund disbursements, and road and protest tax items, with adjournment at 5 p m.
The board of county commissioners met at the court house in Anaconda Mont and audited approved and ordered paid numerous items across funds including general, bridge and road. Entries list audits for road work fuel jail sanity examinations and poor relief with names such as D R Roach W L Collins TP McGrath J J Gilmore and F E Christensen and payments to Peck Wellcome Durston Finnegan Abbott Co Gammel Mahoney Purity Dairy and others.
An excerpt lists audited items and payments by the county board including constable and witness fees, road work, and various court costs. It notes the December 7 1917 meeting with D R Roach as chairman and J J Gilmore as auditor, plus the Junior Red Cross bazaar building disassembly at 207 Main Street and a recap tomorrow at the Montana hotel.
A scanned 1917 legal notices page lists various witnesses and payments from justice court, road inspections and viewing dates, plus a board of health meeting summary. It includes the viewing days November 8 13 17 19 20 21 22 26 and December 12, a health report by Dr O C Evans, and a creditors notice for the estate of Edward J Lindquist with administrator KD Crosswhite. The notice requires creditors to file claims within four months at 204% Mast Park Ave Anaconda Montana.
The Thespian club at Anaconda High School will stage An American Citizen at Daly gym tonight. Cast includes Beresford, Cruget, Deming, Vover, Barbury, Brown, Bunn, Stroble, Maring, Juul, Simms, Gagnier, Sparrow, Willits, Gaily, Layton, Shields. Proceeds support Red Cross. music by the high school orchestra. Curtain at 8 30.
Arthur Tucker, an Anaconda boy in the army, writes from New York about Thanksgiving events. He and companions met a turkey dinner at Broadway and One Hundred and Forty-fifth Street hosted by the national service commission, toured Madison Square Garden, rode subways, and shared meals with Knights of Columbus. He notes Hempstead confessions, M C A letters, and expresses pride in representing Anaconda while awaiting gear and uniforms. He jokes about Kaiser and recalls his uniform birthday eight months into service.
The advisory board and city attorneys will be at the courthouse daily during office hours to answer questions from registered men and to advise the exemption board as all questionnaires are returned. They cannot process papers but will help resolve any issues in filling out the forms.
Postmaster Burke reports official orders on the war tax for parcel post requiring special revenue stamps. Tax is 1 cent per parcel for every 25 cents of regular postage plus 1 cent for each additional 25 cents, with exemptions for insurance and charges. Stamps must be cancelled by the sender. postal stamps remain uncancelled. Parcels must have both regular postage and tax stamps affixed for mailing.
Funeral services for Mrs Harr Gasser were conducted at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. R A Cameron officiating. A choir including Edith Waxner Dorothy Findley and Gertrude Barrett sang hymns Nearer My God to Thee Rock of Ages and Asleep in Jesus. Emma Dyas played organ. Interment followed at Hill cemetery with pallbearers Henry William Adolphs Chris and John Messner Reid.
A large crowd attended the Moose Mall event Saturday night as the Anaconda band performed a varied program. The aviation dance featured elaborate decorations with balloons and toy planes, creating a festive atmosphere and lively entertainment.
Mrs. I. Debe was laid at rest in Hill cemetery yesterday after services at Mahoney chapel led by Rev. Mr. Fritz of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Pallbearers included Jacob Luts Joseph Paster L. J. Christie James Drungoools Robert Glenmore and James Stanton.
Fire department investigates a series of suspicious blazes in the Arc hall area, with two bonfires set between flimsy buildings and a later alarm near Chinook height. Early morning fires caused minor damage as crews extinguished them, raising fears of an incendiary campaign around the old Northern Addition.
Tomorrow at 1 o clock a photograph of the Red Cross work rooms will be taken and all workers urged to be present with aprons before this hour so all may be grouped in the picture. Attention delegates Central Labor Council meeting tonight. Every delegate to be present. Recorded by Robert Welsh.
A vintage advertisement touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as safe relief for rheumatic pains, sciatic discomfort, backache, and muscle soreness with quick penetration. It claims daily usefulness for sprains cuts burns and bites, plus earache and toothache. Also promotes Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
Basketball schedule lists two Wednesday games and a Saturday night matchup. Faculty faces High School Reds, Soldiers meet All-Stars, Blues clash with Alumni. Pro ko to the Red Cross.
Gite Stationery promotes standard publishing Whitings writing papers for social correspondence. Gift boxes in Christmas and New Year notes, latest cards, and a wide range of sizes colors and styles. Prices comparable to common kinds.
The Standard Publishing company offers a tie line of greeting cards that remain intact and available for early selection. Optional personalization allows printing your own sentiment on chosen cards.
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