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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1922

Page

5

Butte Notes Chronical Christmas Shopping And Visitors

Butte hosts a stream of visitors from Dillon Three Forks Pony Billings and Lima for Christmas shopping and social calls. Guests stay at local hotels Finlen Thornton Grand Acoma Finten and register while caroling and business matters mix with holiday gifts and stamps sales.

Orton Bros Mont. Transfer Co Montana Murphy-Softleys West Park Street Co. N. Bell Harrison Butte J. A. Siffert Three Forks Finten Ida M. Benson Pony Blanche Marquard Paradise Acoma Neil Baird Billings Thornton R. Sampsen Daughter R. M. Hodders Frank Black Willow Creek Finlen L. C. Pond E. T. Webster O’garner Dillon Harry Thomas Lima Joe Nugent Boulder Andrew Fischer Thelma Betty Melrose M. H. Whalen Logan Miners’ Savings Bank and Trust Company

Special Notice Delivery and Visiting Guests at Butte Hotels

Special notice warns carriers to deliver the Standard by 7 30 with contact numbers. In town, Cr G Hurlbert of Townsend and many visitors stay at the Leggat or Grand Hotel including H M Olney Missoula J S Huffman Philipsburg Frank D Brown Missoula Charles R Hedke Billings Mary M Reagen Cut Bank and Mr and Mrs W W Case Garrison. Gift items advertised at P O News Stand.

Cr. G. Hurlbert Townsend Leggat H. M. Olney Missoula Butte John Hoss Lima J. S. Huffman Philipsburg Frank D. Brown Eversharp P. O

Woman Rumored to Escape From Warn Springs Asylum

Unofficial reports claim Mrs. Early former Butte resident escaped from Warn Springs asylum yesterday triggering city police search. Warm Springs officials deny any inmate escape. Mrs. Early reportedly wore light clothing and may seek to return to Butte, prompting police vigilance.

Early Butte Warn Springs Warm Springs

New wooden bomb crate developed for 1300 pound bombs

Washington reports the department of agriculture has announced a new wooden crate capable of carrying 1300 pound bombs. The crate results from experiments by department experts addressing a request for a tested crate suitable for army aircraft bombs. Oldest books in existence are those of the Babylians.

Washington Department of Agriculture Department Babyionians

Montana election喜 Bryan praises Wheeler Senate win

W W McDowell of Silver Bow county received a letter from William Jennings Bryan expressing satisfaction with Montana election results. Bryan congratulates Burton Wheeler on his Senate victory and notes encouraging gains for 1924. McDowell, active Democratic leader, had planned travel and Europe trip beginning year end.

W. W. McDowell Silver Bow County Democratic State Central Committee William Jennings Bryan Montana Burton K. Wheeler United States Senate McDowell Chicago Tennessee New York Europe State Central Committee Bryan Mr. McDowell Wheeler Senate Congress

Butte Schools Invite Student Donations for Needy Families

Butte school children will donate supplies for destitute city families using a voluntary system via a collection room at school on Dec 22. Donations go to the Salvation Army and no amounts or items are mandated.

Butte A. H. Douglass Salvation Army Douglass Nellie B. Small Catherine Harrington Sherman School

Funeral services held for 14 year old Maxine Dodge

In a Montana community a funeral was held for Maxine Dodge 14 and Myrtle Hammerstrom killed when a sled was struck by a truck. Ena Crumby injured and confined at home as recovery is expected in weeks. Six boys in the car were released from jail. an inquest is set for Thursday.

Maxine Dodge Whitechapel South Main Street Butte California Whitehall B. H. Lingenfelter The Christian Church Myrtle Hammerstrom J. A. Hammerstrom West Broadway Ena Crumby Joseph Crumby North Crystal Street Bert Grosso Meaderville James F. Carey

Murder rampage in Silver Bow county nears end with ten deaths

Homicide record for Silver Bow county shows ten murders this year. Names include Edward Morrissey and Leong Mong among others. Several suspects face trials or executions. last county executions occurred in 1918.

Silver Bow County Edward Morrissey Hum Mon Sen Josephine Weskey Steve Keskey Leong Mong Lovie Sing Fred Holmquist Tor Holmquist Anna Holmquist Alex Holmquist Pearl F Pluckett John Sakich East Second Street

OConnor Runs Down Youth in Jailhouse Chase

Probation officer David O Connor passed physical and mental tests before a dramatic pursuit of a 14 year old through four city blocks. The youth and three companions trashing alleys were rounded up and brought to the jail where the boy begged for release and was given a warning.

O'Connor David O'Connor

Spencer Estate Hearing for Final Account and Distribution

Hearing of final account and petition for final distribution in the estate of John C. Spencer set for December 30 by Judge Carroll.

Montana American Christmas edition 1922 review

The 1922 Christ mas edition of the Montana American is praised for artistic cover and home grown talent. Editor Byron H. Cooney favors Montana authors over foreign works and highlights stories poems and features by Butte Bozeman Dillon and Billings writers with a hopeful note for young writers to publish locally.

Montana Santa Claus Cooney Fortune Francis Dunn Butte James Kelly Cole Violet EK Buttle Lucille Stevens Hatfield Bozeman Cross Bar Rosalie Trotter Mickey Diana of Beach Hawaii Byron E. Cooney W. A. Clark Mountain Lion Anna Frances Parks Ovando al Crowell Dillon Bertha Henley Billings Chang Gow W. M. Stone Abigail Garland Old Albert J. Clark

Mail shipments grow steadily at Butte post office

Incoming mail at the Butte post office rose sharply as crowds lined up for parcel post and registry services. Postmaster Phil Goodwin noted that Monday handled over 40 000 letters and likely more than 10 000 packages, with two trucks ferrying goods and three parcel post windows opened to handle Christmas demand.

Butte Hnes Phil Goodwin

City Tax Commission Sets Delinquent Levy Plans

Delinquent city taxes were discussed by the new city tax commission at city hall. The group includes Butte aldermen with M. J. Mulholland as chairman. An appraisal of delinquent property is expected and definite steps will follow after valuations are reviewed.

City Tax Commission Butte M. J. Mulholland Mulholland

Serious charge involving girl in county case

Percy Swift, 45, is charged with a serious offense against a 15 year old girl in a justice court complaint filed by the county attorney. Swift is jailed with bond set at 1500 dollars. Another man tied to the case is jailed awaiting charge. Deputy County Attorney Emigh must review evidence before proceedings in the second case.

Percy Swift Swift Femigh

All Western advertised issue sparks debate

An evening notice describes an All Western event advertised in bold type. Community members discuss scheduling, venue, and potential conflicts with later activities while organizers confirm details and attendance expectations.

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