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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
8
Smoke from overheated steam pipes triggered a fire in the sixth grade room at Sacred Heart parochial school on East Park street. Sister Florine led 425 pupils out within two minutes and the fire was extinguished in minutes after firemen chopped through the floor. School resumed after a short intermission.
Richard E. Williams, an old resident born in Wales in 1849, died at his home 535 East Mercury Street at 1 30 yesterday afternoon after five weeks illness. He came to America in 1883 and lived in Butte, worked as a watchman for Interstate Lumber, and engaged in mining ventures. He is survived by his wife. Funeral at his home Thursday at 2 oclock with Rev E J Groeneveld and Knights of Pythias ritual, Mount Moriah cemetery burial.
Across a wide area through Butte the moderation in weather did not stop trains from arriving late. Burlington No. 41 reached Butte at 7 p m though due 6 15 a m. No. 42 fell behind by nearly an hour. No. 4 four hours late and locals 223 and 224 delayed for Logan. Milwaukee eastbound Nos. 16 17 and 15 also ran late by varying amounts.
At the annual meeting of Henry W. Lawton camp No. 1 United Spanish War Veterans department of Montana the officers were elected Commander Walter Morrison senior vice commander Ed Barnes junior vice commander Andrew Ehrick officer of the day William Long officer of the guard Charles Morris trustee W. R. Van Orden.
An old time made remedy claims real effectiveness, ending stubborn coughs quickly. It is described as easily and cheaply prepared and said to have no equal.
A vintage home remedy promotes 21/2 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey. The ad touts instant soothing of air passages and eventual dryness of a cough, claiming relief for bronchial symptoms and colds and promising satisfaction or money back from Pinex of Fort Wayne Indiana.
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a premier kidney liver and bladder medicine. It claims quick gentle healing, urges immediate treatment, and offers a sample bottle for ten cents. The copy emphasizes widespread success in many cases and lists two bottle sizes.
The Broadway theater invites patrons to join a special mailing list for advance notices of upcoming road attractions and early seat opportunities. Send name and address to the publicity bureau.
Pauline Frederick, star of The Loves of Letty at the Ansonia, is noted for her emotional acting and vigorous characterizations but once performed in a riproaring farce. This surprising facet of her career comes as fans admire her current dramatic work.
The article recalls a stage performer who, though famed for dignity, played a comical role in the piece Dont Shoot and left a memorable impression as a comedian. It notes she enjoyed the work and was part of the cast in a historic theater context.
Frank Miller and J. A. Whitman promised to stay away if a 60 day vagrancy sentence by Magistrate Grimes could be suspended but remained away only 17 days. They were arrested upon return, appeared in the Butte police court yesterday, and were remanded to the county jail to serve the original sentence.
Subpoenas issued for several ongoing cases in the United States district court. H. H. Dengler, the resident income tax collector, left yesterday for Great Falls where the federal court is in session. He will likely be away until the first of next week.
Francisco Lopez once known as Hawaii's prize jailbreaker was recaptured by City Detective Harry Lake after a six month liberty. His long history includes escapes from Kwa jail in 1900 1903 1904 1906 and again in 1918 followed by a spree of robberies.
A Middlesbrough engineer announces a method to extract commercial alcohol and derivatives from coke using gas. If applied to Britain’s coal carbonization, it could yield about 50 million gallons of motor spirits annually, potentially transforming liquid fuel supply and costs.
In Cordova Alaska twenty one islands in Prince William Sound have been leased for fox farming. All fox farmers report prosperity from the venture.
In keeping with the holiday custom, Butte stores will stay open for six nights before Christmas. Textile shops will operate three nights this week and three more next week until 9 oclock. Food stores will be open until 9 oclock on the three working days prior to Christmas, Monday to Wednesday of next week.
A public meeting will be held in the Y M C A men's club room at 8 o'clock tonight. Myron E. Clark Y M C A secretary from South America will address the gathering. He is described as an excellent speaker with vast information on southern country conditions.
An advertisement touts radium and radio active belts for healing a wide range of ailments from rheumatism to nervous disorders. It claims nightly use delivers continuous rays to the body, boosts circulation, eliminates impurities, and restores tissues and nerves, urging readers to request literature or visit agency offices in Butte Anaconda Twin Bridges and Salt Lake City for mail orders.
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