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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
9
Mayer at 87 North Main offers 20 percent off watches jewelry cut glass and most items not sold at fixed prices. The ad notes reliable jewelers cannot afford to incriminate themselves and promises lower prices than competitors on many goods.
A Montana conference will debate requesting legislation from the upcoming session. Superintendent Maddock says the effort aims to fit the federal education bill now before Congress, including a $100,000,000 fund distribution and matching state appropriations. Mrs. Jamison leads the state committee for this effort.
Butte shoppers rush to finish Christmas gifts as mercantile firms report a busy period and potential record sales. Merchants note the city’s festive displays, resumed business after a short epidemic ban, and decorations including frosted trees, cedar festoons, holly wreaths, and tinsel. Local stores emphasize the holiday spirit driving afternoon and evening shopping.
Deputy Sheriff Mike Horie arrested Stefan Babich on the Meaderville to McQueen Addition road for carrying and discharging a pistol after hearing shots. Babich, a 38 caliber gun in his possession, was taken to the county jail with charges likely to follow. Nearby resident Mike Church claimed similar gun ownership and firing, resulting in his temporary jailing.
John D. Hawkins aged 25 died Thursday night in Butte. Funeral services will be held at the home at Rocker Sunday afternoon under Mount Moriah lodge with Rev. Charles Shapman officiating. He was born in Rocker educated in Butte schools a B A & I railway engineer for 12 years. Survived by wife his parents Mr and Mrs John Hawkins of Rocker a brother H D Hawkins of Seattle and uncle D Hoge of Rocker.
The home of Mr and Mrs H J McCarron at 1147 West Woolman Street was ransacked Thursday evening while the couple was away. Jewelry worth about 200 dollars was stolen and the interior was found in disarray with drawers emptied. An open window indicated entry and police had not yet apprehended suspects.
Reports from Butte state the Milwaukee electric railway system did not record any fire claims last year. Andrew Bullwinkle, claim agent, noted fire safety along the electric lines, with sections including Lewistown and Great Falls returning no incidents. The note contrasts with fewer personal injury suits, down by about 509 cases.
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