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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1919

Page

10

Window Shoppe Confession Sparks A Fun Break In

A hurried shopper muses about impressing a woman with silk stockings and lingerie. He jokes about trying a few more windows before deciding to buy her a gift, then contemplates handing her a check.

Montana Soldiers Thank Montana Press For Christmas Aid

Sergeant Chester Hoag of Helena, a First Machine Gun Battalion veteran, thanks Montana newspapers for the Christmas fund aiding wounded soldiers at Fort Sheridan near Chicago. He notes 40 to 50 Montanans, many in wheelchairs or on cots, founded a Montana club and praise Miss Seeley of Bozeman for nursing care.

Montana Fort Sheridan Chicago Helena Chester Hoag Anaconda Standard Hoag Montana Club Sheridan Business Club Chicago Business’ Men's Club Mwe Sergeant Hoag Miss Seeley Bozeman

Dillon Dec 21 Liquor raid arrests and local moves

One man in custody and another fled the city as investigators pursue the liquor theft ring that has persisted for months. The whereabouts of stolen liquor remain unknown while county and city forces continue the probe. John Charles Grant and Mrs Efe Fryer of Pocatello obtained a marriage license and were wed in Dillon before leaving for Idaho. Shorty Sutherland, ex Montana State College student, is in town for real estate business. Elizabeth Sutherland, county superintendent, leaves to attend an education board session. About 100 normal college students head home for Christmas vacation. the college reopens Jan 5. Beaverhead High School continues classes elsewhere before holidays. Warmer weather clears roads, but many highways remain unsuitable for motor travel until spring.

Idaho City Shorty” Sutherland Montana State College Bozeman Dillon Elizabeth Sutherland State Board of Educa He Normal College Beaverhead High School Virginia City Clarencete Abe Bertramt Fisher Charles Bence Cares Eeaames Wineman Cameron Whisman A. J H. Jones Hungry ‘Hollow Town Mrs. Jones OH. Junod Mrs. Sunod Ely Sheridan Chicago Madison Johnson Laurin Arthur Blankenship Ity Texas Montana Clifford Albright Missoula Albright Rand Isaac Webb Huby Valley Binin Park Mary Vanderbeck George H. Gohn Butte Marion Baker Lawrence Dunn Hanis Harry ‘Thompson James Lear Bert Raulsbury Thy Jacob Nelson

Montana college to run northern district receiving station

Bozeman dispatch reports a new receiving station for the northeast district will be established by Montana State College to serve veterans and disabled nationals. President Alfred Atkinson signed the contract with the federal board for vocational education. Prof. J I Holst will direct the station as federal counselor. About 40 men now at the college will receive training and more are expected at the new site in coming months.

Bozeman Montana State College Pres Alfred Atkinson Federal Board For Vocational Educaion J. It. “Holst Federal Board

New Passenger Motor Exceeds Expectations in Trial Run

Deer Lodge December 21 The Milwaukee railroad tested a new electric motor designed for passenger service on the Missoula division under electrical superintendent Gus Bellows. The trial, a light run to Missoula and back, succeeded with a peak speed of 73 mph. Manufacturers guarantee it will handle 12 steel coaches on regular schedules. A tougher test is planned from Missoula toward Avery Idaho pulling freight up 40 to 50 loads and climbing the Bitterroot divide.

Deer Lodge Milwaukee Avers Idaho Bitter Root

Beatrice Smith Wins Divorce From James J. Smith

Helena Dec 21 District Judge R Lee Ward grants Beatrice Smith a divorce from James J Smith. They wed at Butte on Sept 25 1911 and have a son with custody awarded to the mother. Desertion cited. Smith was convicted of murder on Nov 23 1912 and is imprisoned at Deer Lodge.

Helena R. Lee Ward Beatrice Smith James J. Smith Butte Smith Deer Lodge

Bear Creek miners set production record amid 118 volunteers

Billings hosts luncheon honoring 118 inexperienced men who surpassed the Bear Creek feld regular miners’ output. Speakers included Mayor W. Lee Mains and project superintendent J. A. Shoemaker. Merchants say supply refusals were misreported. trains resume normal schedules after fuel shortages. Christmas sales rise. stores extend hours. Midland Wholesale Fruit and Produce to open with automatic cold storage.

Billings Bear Creek Billings Commercial Club W. Lee Mains J. A. Shoemaker J. Collins West Red Lodge Bridger Midland Wholesale Fruit and Produce Company

Ball- clad Ball Team to Meet Missoula Boomers Monday

Livingston report notes Ball- clad basketball team to host the Montana Boomers from Missoula Monday night. Other items include state G A R encampment dates. holiday visits by local cadets from Kemper. resignations and transfers in education. Red Cross home service activity aiding 45 families with 185.19 dollars in November.

Sheridan named as assistant to federal employment officer

Helena December 21 Maj Charles Sheridan of Bozeman has been recommended by W J Swindlehurst state commissioner of labor and industry for the position of assistant to the federal for Montana of the United States employment service. The appointment is expected soon.

Berth Por Sheridan Helena Charles + Sheridan Boneman W. J. Swindlehurst

Lewistown Elks Band to Chicago for convention

Lewistown December notes announce the Elks lodge band plans to travel to Chicago for the national convention in July. A benefit dinner raised 600 to 700 dollars from band members, with a series of entertainments planned in the coming months to cover expenses. Also reported, Judge Roy Ayers refused an injunction to restrain the old school board, leaving Lewistown with two functioning boards under county treasurer oversight.

Lewistown The Elks Bozeman Prise Aad Order Enire Chicago Roy Ayers

Bear Creek coal shipment reaches Billings as strikes ease

Seven car loads of Bear Creek coal arrive, first big shipment to reach Billings since the strike. No coal from Sheridan yesterday but a large consign ment expected tomorrow. Police blotter shows fewer arrests last week, six detained since Sunday, five for vagrancy. J J McCormick suffers paralysis in Santa Barbara. Billings pioneers celebrate Boy Scout tenth anniversary on Feb 8 with first aid program. Beartooth snow prompts flood fears. Sheriff Stone Mattock returns with Hurd and Davidson. Adel Bell dies after three months illness. committee of 25 to plan five years’ work for Billings Commercial club authorized.

Billings Bear Creek Sheridan J.J. McCormick Beartooth Tangers W. Davidson W. M. Hurd Stone Matlock Hurd Carnation Wash Seattle David Pocatello Idaho Adel Bell S. Bell

Dillon Couples Tie Off In Weekend Weddings And Community Notes

Ben H Thompson and Sarah Whitman wed at the Nelson home after license approval. Clive Edwards and Lottie Beck, and Albert Wisnewsky and Vilora Winnett also secured licenses with two ceremonies by Judge Nelon. Legion band plans advance, New Year’s Eve dance set at city hall. Court cases including McDonald v McNinch continue, land classification delayed by heavy snowfall. Beaverhead high practice team begins with anticipated strong season.

Dillon Ben H. Thompson Sheridan, Mont Sarah Whitman Nelson Clive L. Edwards Lottie FE. Beck Eldon Iowa Albert Wisnewsky Anaconda Vilora Winnett Walla Walla Wash Nelon American Legion Legion Club Moll McDonald Mc Ninch District Court EW. Hulse Bannock Mining Company Smith Duff Beaverhead High School

Highway Commission Plans Next Year Program in Helena

Montana officials announce a public road program for 1920. Executive committee members will meet to review progress, with a road school for commission employees in February. Chief Engineer John Edy will oversee district visits to explain project costs materials and specifications to bidders and contractors.

Helena State Highway ‘Commission Ako John “Edy Hay

Manhattan Clubs and Social Events Roundup

In Manhattan on December 21 a regular Eastern Star meeting elected officers for the year. Fortnightly club events featured a five hundred game with Mrs. Pearce and Mr. Bryant earning top scores. School groups hosted sleigh rides, class gatherings, and Christmas songs led by Miss Brown, Miss Acher, and Mrs. Wright. The Woman's Club supported a French war orphan and planned gifts while the Parent-Teacher Association held a seasonable meeting with music and a talk on community uplift. Chauncey Houstman returned on furlough from Camp Lewis to visit family, and local residents Mr. and Mrs. Porter and Mr. and Mrs. McDaniels were noted travelers and hosts.

Manhattan Eastern Star Citer Charles Pennell Fourth Street W. M. Pearce J. F. Bryant Messrs Robert Achison Third Street Wilmie Moore Manhattan Public School Grace Beatrice Halbert Manhattan High School J. FE. Baker Beede and Tocher Rogers Mabel Brown Emma Acher E. M. Wright Parent- Teacher Association Acher Frank Jakle Houstman Lewis Olin Robert Porter Hardin Hays Jessie Ebeling Jam McDaniels

Immortal Service for Founder of City of Three Forks

In Three Forks on December 21 a memorial service honored John Quincy Adams, Chicago death on December 13. All public buildings and schools closed for the hour, seats filled, with Rev. Reese praising Adams as founder and driver of growth, crediting his vision for the town’s rise and advancement.

Three Forks John Quincy Adams Chicago Adams Reese Cal Adame Nis

Little Child Scalded to Death in Tub Near Bozeman

Adena Jones five year old daughter of Ralph Jones died after she fell into a tub of hot water while the mother cleaned a floor near Bozeman Montana. The mother summoned a physician from Bozeman but the child died before help arrived.

Bozeman Adena Jones Meira Ralph Jones Woseman

Frants Corporation hits likely large Musselshell oil well

The Frants Corporation spudded in a Musselshell river well near Thor s area, touted as perhaps the largest in Montana's oil fields. Reports also note a divorce case where Mrs Idee Ayers was granted alimony after Ridste’s cruelty findings. Banking moves see Hodge leaving Empire Bank to become cashier in a Kansas City institution. Bear Creek coal shipments decline while Helena urges residents to seek alternative fuels.

Ewistown Frants Corporation Musselshell Thors Montana Eac Idee Tudue ‘Ayers Ridste Hodge Lewin Town

Virginia City Notices and Social Roundup

Virginia City reports final proof on homesteads with Bertram Fisher and Charles Bence as witnesses. Local deaths, funerals, and Christmas planning fill the city pages alongside visits, mining news, and school attendance notes from public schools.

Neuralgic Pain Relief Wizard Oil Advertises Cure

An old newspaper ad touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as safe for headaches and neuralgia. It claims quick relief when rubbed on painful areas and antiseptic benefits to prevent infection from injuries. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for constipation and sick headaches with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee.

Hamlin

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