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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
6
Mayor N. T. Lease battles the saloon and gambling element as council suspensions of a closing ordinance face legal doubt. Lawyers warn the suspending clause may be illegal, prompting police to enforce 1 am closing regardless of council action while conventions bring a gala crowd and visitors to the city.
Great Falls December. County commissioners rejected petitions to call a special election on dividing Teton county and creating Pondera with Conrad as county seat. Hearing spanned two days. Western part around Valier withdrew petitions prompting a legal fight and withdrawal by petitioners.
Bozeman reads that the agricultural college closes for vacation until January 5 and Gallatin county high school and city schools also pause with varying return dates. Notables include S C Kenyon returning to San Diego, Albert Van Hoosier proving a homestead, Mrs. Ben Hatfield desert claim proof, and visits from Prof W F Shoppe and Prof J H Holst. Wheeler travels to Billings for federal court cases. local staff news and holiday travel fill the pages.
In Drummond on Tuesday, the Drummond lodge of the Masonic order held its annual officer election. Pred. Holland, W. Mu. E. Tyndanl, SW. J. Schurter, JW. FP. Emery, secretary, and T. Cumming, treasurer were chosen. Horace Tt. Reynolds of Helmville advanced to the second degree. Local visits included Mra HO. Fuckinger of Philipsburg. County Commissioner R. B. Huffman of Philipsburg conducted business here. Lyle Talbot returned from Crab Orchard, Neb. J. J. Clark, former Helena Family Theater manager, was a business visitor. Miles City notes invite the public to inspect the new Elkes home January 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. An Elks informal dance for Elks and ladies follows the same evening with formal dedication planned for January.
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed Dr. C W Smith of Broadwater's contest against Senator-elect C Muffly, ruling section 49 of the corrupt practices act unconstitutional and the Broadwater district court proceeding a nullity. The opinion states the judiciary is an independent branch and cannot be bound to gather evidence for legislative bodies. Dr Smith may pursue the contest with the Senate.
Great Falls December 18. Instructions were sent to the sheriff of Silver Bow and the Butte stock inspector to stop four Huntley Cattle Co of Spokane carloads passing through Anaconda. Unloaded at Great Falls for feeding, 19 cattle owned by Byersdort & Nollar were loaded with the Huntley stock, while 10 Huntley cattle remained. No charge filed by Great Falls, but they demand the return of their cattle, claiming misshipment.
In Hamilton on December 18 a pair of friends learned of Miss Peck and Mr. Walsh engagement during a social evening. Whist games and refreshments preceded the announcement, with napkins bearing the couple’s initials as a keepsake. Train schedule changes now limit Hamilton mail deliveries to the morning train only. Local residents visiting and returning listed include Mr. and Mrs. S J Wilson of Huron 8 D, WW Oblinger, Mrs. HA Stewart, W E Hall, Deputy Sheriff Roy Meyers, J F Shandy, Harold Chambers, Mr. Christianson, and Attorney Murphy among others.
Saapoo Kopa tam the colored man accused of stealing a knit jacket belonging to Miss Rhea the Gold Creek school teacher pleaded guilty to petty larceny and drew ten days in the county jail. He traveled with three small dogs carried in a suitcase and staged a daily dog show for inmates. Sheriff's per diem for prisoners is fifty cents, and the dogs’ figure on costs is unclear. In Helena the state board of education credited the Academy of the College of Montana with four years of work, lifting its Academic department to accredited high school status. The athletic letter committee awarded eight letters to the football squad. capt Lohmiller and players Witt Herrick Joe March Chester Ca4 Don Spottewood Stuart Rumney Miden Kinning and Albert Simpson received them.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Spry of Utah and copper producers pressed Secretary Bryan to urge belligerent nations to allow American copper shipments to neutral European markets. Bryan said the department is doing all possible but fears no early adjustment before the war’s end.
Special Dispatch to the standard reports that under the post office appropriation bill nearly all first and second class postmasters will have salaries cut. The Montana list includes Anaconda dropping from 2700 to 2500 and Butte from 3400 to 3000, with other Montana offices undergoing changes.
Philipsburg on December 18 reports rancher John Roddn visiting for business, Mrs. Andrew Roden returning from Vancouver, Fr A.D. Frazer and Monroe Hannah visiting, and clerical notes. A slip on a sidewalk breaks a wrist. Rev. Westren from Drummond conducts service. Granite County High School resumes after water shortages. L Thoresons relocate to Philipsburg. County Commissioner Huffman wed after health trip to Seattle. Small roof fire at W C Alder’s home. Assessor Albright to Missouri for three weeks. Granite County Mill and Elevator starts milling. death of J C Wiseman, Civil War veteran and Philipsburg resident.
Livingston December 18 The Park county high school chose the debating team to represent this city at Boxe man at its senior junior debate last evening The successful debaters were Miss Lucile McCracken Irene Stritch and Albert the negative of the question solved That Judges Should Be Subject to Popular Recall The juniors were represented by Roy Fox Alfred Roth and Bryan Wilson The local team will have the affirmative of the question at Bozeman The judges were AM Mites the Rev H A James and George B Cutting
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Washington reports that the president nominated Ephriam B. Hackett to be postmaster at Victor Montana. The action was announced on December 18.
Herbert Carey pleaded guilty to false imprisonment in Silver Bow district court. Judge B R Law sentenced him to 12 months in county jail after accepting the guilty plea and noting Carey was young and influenced by others, with guidance offered for future worth to his country and people.
Great Falls Dec 18 after a productive two day session the Montana Municipal League adjourned to schedule dates for a future meeting in Butte. The convention approved a bill to fund municipal parks and public swimming pools and named the legislative committee to push municipal measures in Helena next month. President Hubert Leavens of Billings presided and delegates toured the city by auto after adjournment.
In Dillon on December 18 large numbers of residents including over 100 people, teachers, and normal students prepared to spend holidays away from the area. Charles Robinett appeared in district court facing murder charges, claiming self defense. Judge Poindexter sentenced Marito to five years for larceny, while Marino was found guilty of theft from Arthur Butts. Orterton Stensell was acquitted of grand larceny. Cornelius Murphy was convicted in the second degree for assault and given a five year term.
The Shawmut hotel valued at about 4000 was destroyed by a fire yesterday. Owner is M. B. Oldbrick of Madison Wisconsin. Cause undetermined. Coal found in Dead Man's basin near Shawmut an eight inch to seven foot vein of good quality coal located. F. Floodberg visits his mother in Scandia Kansas who is seriously ill.
A. T. Rutledge has sold the Mary Spain ranch of 820 acres east of Belgrade to A. J. Walrath for about 85 dollars an acre. Miss Lulu Wright closes Mount Zion school and returns to Missoula. Mrs. A. F. Anderson, after an operation at Johnston hospital, is recovering well and able to sit up.
The Holiday Standard will be released tomorrow with copies priced at five cents each. Postage is three cents to domestic and certain international destinations including Canada Mexico Hawaii and the Philippines. Copies available wrapped and ready for mailing at Standard offices in Butte and Anaconda. Out of town orders
The review details a musical comedy with a tango and maxixe heavy program. Cast includes Henri, Major Storm and Argentina, with Miss Childers and Leonard delivering agile dance numbers. Setting spans Sans Souci cafe, Gilded Pig, and Major Storm’s Hudson residence, featuring a double marriage plot and a series of elaborate dance sequences.
The gymnasium should be usable by February 1 as renovations at St Peter’s finish. January games move off campus due to space, with February games held in the new gym. Anaconda schedules four games with Butte, two in each city, on February 15, 2 and February 12, 26. Negotiations continue with Missoula Helena and the College of Montana. Debating activity rises with recall judges topic, sophomores vs seniors game, freshmen vs sophomores, and juniors vs seniors yet to come.
The article notes the affirmative Christmas vacation debate winning with Wednesday as the start and Jan 4 as the closing date. Miss Bennett the music teacher arranged a program for Wednesday afternoon inviting all parents. The program featured Intermenno High School orchestra, a French titled piece, violin solos, and high school chorus with various student performers. In sports, the juniors defeated the freshmen 75 to something in last night’s basketball game at St. Peter's gymnasium with McKenna scoring for the victors and a listed lineup for both teams.
Bower and Capron tied at 11 each in the class A event. Capron won the first two ends with one and two points, then Bower led with five on the third end and held the lead entering the last round. Wels defeated Bender in class 1, and in the practice contest D. Martin and Lind tied at nine apiece after eight ends.
Olympia Dec 18 The state supreme court set aside the conviction of late Jacob Furth chairman of Seattle National Bank in Whatcom county Superior Court on aiding and abetting W Schricker of Laconner to receive deposits as his bank faced failure. The court ruled Furth’s death and lack of ownership or employment at Laconner bank meant he was not liable and reversed the verdict. The decision also quashes the indictment against other Seattle National Bank officials.
Market rundown from the McCaull-Dinamore Co notes fluctuating grain prices across Montana and nearby markets. Entries show durum wheat, oats, rye and flax with varied bid prices and delivery months.
Wheat and flax prices for December and May showed mixed bids with small gains and losses. Registered futures levels included December wheat at 1.18, May at 1.21 and 0.21 percent changes. flax around 1,880.59 with December 1.56 and May figures noted amid limited clarity.
The piece argues a gift should carry sentiment and not be costly, yet reflect quality. It praises standard items with trusted brands that signify good taste and integrity, noting manufacturers who promote their products through public advertising.
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