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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1922

Page

5

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Stamps Conversion Surges At Butte Post Office

War savings stamps from 1918 draw crowds at the Butte post office as more than $700,000 is converted with over $1,000,000 expected. Saturday is the final day to present books for prompt action and checks will be mailed to owners after year’s start.

Butte

Tierney Divorce Suit Filed in District Court

Maud M. Tierney filed a divorce suit against Maurice A. Tierney in the district court on November 25. The complaint was suppressed and the fact did not become known until yesterday.

Invite Everyone to Join Auxiliary in Butte Campaign

The I Care membership drive in Butte aims to sign up more donors for crippled children in Montana. Mrs. H. B. Lowry urges 1 subscriptions at the Montana Power office on East Broadway, with high school girls assisting in the final days to reach all residents. Senators W A Clark and J Ross Clark contributed 100 each, while lack of workers hinders outreach.

Butte H. B. Lowry Montana Power Company East Broadway W. A. Clark J. Ross Clark

Butte Chamber Seeks Coal Price Data For Week

The Butte Chamber of Commerce sent letters to coal dealers utilities and large users requesting price data for bituminous and anthracite coal sold in Butte during November 19 to 23. Responses must reach the U S Coal Commission in Washington by December 27 as part of a national investigation to prevent a repeat of last summer’s crisis.

United States Coal Commission Butte Chamber of Commerce Butte United States Chambers of Commerce Washington

Thermometer Rises as Butte Sees Warm December Day

Butte shoppers enjoyed warm weather with many overcoats forgotten as the thermometer climbed above 80 briefly and peaked at 48 for the day. A Chinook contributed muddy streets while forecasters predicted fair skies and moderate temperatures. The December record high for the 24 hours ending at 5 pm was 48 with a 30 degree low.

Butte Weather Bureau

Albemarle Block Sold for 25000 Dollars in Butte Deal

Wulf Realty completed a 25000 dollar sale of the Albemarle block at 108 to 114 West Granite street. The property owned by J Bruce Kremer and Mrs Marie L Thomas of Los Angeles was bought by outside buyers who cited inner Butte investment value and city prospects. The buyers' names were not released by Mr Wulf.

Butte Wulf Realty Company Albemarle Block West Granite Street J. Bruce Kremer Marie L. Thomas Los Angeles Wulf

Accused of Robbing Cafe Cash Register in Portland

Frank Spehar was arrested for alleged theft of $10 from a cafe cash register at 3841 South Arizona Street in Portland. Officer James Larkin took him into custody at the Northern Pacific depot. Henry Poulas, the proprietor, says Spehar had been lingering about the cafe and was seen taking the money by a waiter. Spehar is held on a robbery charge.

Frank Spehar Portland South Arizona Street James Larkin Northern Pacific Henry Poulas Spehar

Butte Notes Key Christmas Shopping and Visits

Local briefs report Montana items from Butte including gift ideas such as Montana Maid aprons at Murphy-Softley and Christmas shopping at the Arizona and Leggat hotels. Several travelers from Dillon Helena Malta and White Sulphur Springs are in town on short business visits or for holiday shopping, staying at local hotels.

Butte Guests and Shoppers Entertained at Local Hotels

A parade of visitors and shoppers checks in at Butte hotels for Christmas shopping and business. Notables include A J Caldwell Great Falls, George Reinig Bozeman, James Walsh Missoula, and J Whopitzlee Great Falls, all staying at the Leggat or Thornton. Also noted are Miss Irene Madigan Los Angeles visiting relatives, and Maurine Agnes Rith of Globe Ariz. mourning a death back home.

A. J. Caldwell Great Falls Butte Leggat George Reinig Bozeman J. ©. Maguire Idaho Falls Mwe Finten John Carlson Homestake James A. Walsh Internal Revenue Missoula Vinten Joseph A. Hanlon Silings Finien M. L. Hewitt Basin A. W. Newell Deer Lodge Thornton J. Whopitzlee P. O W. O. Winvere Billings Grand T. H. Conway Livingston LL. Selway Dillon G. A. Whitworth Will Steege HW. D. Bradford Ile Wv. C. Malonce Three Forks Irene Madigan Los Angeles R. A. Gilbert Utah Avenue J. Coombs California Street Maurine Agnes Rith Globe, Ariz W. H. Rith Globe Rith Butte & Superior Company R. J. Armstrong American Laundry Machine Company Saltlake Armstrong

Patrick Brennan Dies Suddenly at Wallace Idaho

Word reached Butte yesterday of the sudden death of Patrick Brennan in Wallace Idaho. A former Butte resident, he went to Wallace last June. Survived by sisters Mrs Thomas Lavan Mrs John Morris of Anaconda and Mrs Thomas Britt of Butte and brother John Brennan of Chicago with several nieces and nephews. Remains will be forwarded here.

Butte Patrick Brennan Wallace Idaho Brennan Thomas Lavan John Morris Anaconda Thomas Britt John Brennan Chicago

Widow Pensions in Silver Bow County Decline

Between November 1, 1921 and today Silver Bow County widows on the pension rolls fell from 267 to 222. Total pensions paid amount to 39,516.10 dollars, with a monthly payment of 6,125 dollars.

Silver Bow County

Christmas Tree of Army Tonight in Butte for Needy Children

The Salvation Army hosts a Christmas toy distribution at the American Legion hall in Butte tonight with 1200 plus toys, candy, fruit, and a program by the Twin Cities band. Boy Scouts have donated over 1000 toys and all gifts are ticketed by number for ages 4 to 15. The 22 foot tree is decorated, and Santa telegrams will be delivered via Western Union. Christmas baskets will be distributed Sunday from Salvation Army headquarters on Mast Broadway.

Butte Balvation Army American Legion Hall Twin Cities Butte Musicians’ Union Salvation Army Boy Scouts Army Bree American Legion Western Union Santa Claus Greeses Mast Broadway

Promotions for Five Anaconda Company Men

In the December issue of the Anode, safety magazine issued by the Anaconda company, five mining department promotions are announced. Emmet Hale becomes assistant foreman at the original mine. John H. Page is assistant foreman of the Anaconda mine. Willard Thrasher is promoted to safety engineer at the original mine. William D. Maroney, formerly shaft miner at Never Sweat, is promoted to safety engineer at Berkeley. Griffith becomes safety engineer at Moonlight mine after serving as sampler at High Ore.

Anode Anaconda Company Emmet Hale Sane John HW. Page Anaconda Willard Thrasher Never Sweunt William D. Maroney Berkeley W DD Griffith Moonlight Ife

County Pays Alimony to Ex-Wives in Silver Bow

The county has processed alimony for 98 ex-wives since Sept 22. Payments range from £7.50 to $100 monthly, most at £50. Decrees require husbands to pay to the district court clerk, who disburses to the ex-wives. The clerk’s phone runs busy with inquiries "Is my alimony in yet?" Many ex-wives are young. some show toil, others appear carefree as the monthly sums arrive.

Silver Bow

All American Meal Plan Seeks National Food Entrants

The Sacramento Chamber of Commerce outlines a plan to select an all American meal prepared by experts with entries from US elites. The entry rules require a product available nationwide year round and strictly all American with no imported ingredients.

Sacramento Cal United States Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Butte Chamber A. S. Dudley

Toy’s Pardon Bid Faces Strong Resistance

Deputy Sheriff Jack Duggan and U S Narcotic Officer Louis Guerra will protest clemency sought for William Toy who was sentenced to one year and a $1000 fine for selling drugs. They note Toy was caught in the offense and later arrested again for a similar crime with an information pending.

William ‘Toy State ‘Board of Pardons Jack Duggan United States Louis Guerra Helena Toy

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