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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
6
Montana deputy discusses 1928 license plates arriving in Deer Lodge and the need for two employees. The talk covers moving state offices to Deer Lodge, free mail delivery efforts, and bank funding for the project. A mail carrier committee is formed, led by President Keeley, to push immediate action.
J Lajrenesse and his wife with two children escaped a fire at their home in UAVERNESSE at 2 45 a m. The wife sprained her ankle during the escape and the family received aid at the Harpole residence across the street as fire crews worked to save neighboring houses.
County to retire 7.08 bond issue and ride bonds maturing on Jan 2 1926 at 8 percent. Several local residents visit or return home for holidays including J Unmack from California and George McGillis returning from Mount St Charles college. Various business visitors and travelers are noted, with notes on holidays and local help, along with the South African line sale by Washington authorities.
Lake County records note Polson schools closed for holidays and a Christmas program held in the high school assembly hall. Students performed piano solos and choral numbers while decorations and trees adorned rooms. Parents visited the rooms in large numbers expressing pleasure with the programs.
Victor McAllister 45, pioneer homeleader from Reservoir valley, died after a runaway at Pablo. Services last week at Rhodist church drew friends from Lake county. Born in New Brunswick, he came to the locality in 1919 with his family to homestead. He leaves a wife and four sons, youngest a baby.
Dewey Lumber president W G Dewey says a new planing mill to replace the one destroyed by fire Tuesday night will be installed as soon as machinery is secured. The loss totals 76000 with 4000000 feet of lumber in yards. A double shift will employ 40 men once the mill is ready. The company will continue logging on the Big Arm unit employing 75 men, and residents expect the sawmill to be rebuilt though no final statement has been made.
Polson reports rising land demand with several men visiting the area in the past week. D O Stongner of Chinook Montana seeks irrigated land and owns Holstein cattle while eyeing sugar beets. George Jackson of Browning Montana has been in Lake County pursuing land purchases.
Lake County to repair the Crow Creek Molese road after flood damage. Molese valley farmers raised 600 dollars and pledged volunteers. county commissioners will fund on a percentage basis. Work began last week with aims to finish before bad weather.
Polson chapter No. 24 R.A.M. elected officers including B. Silver high priest B. Joe Wilson king A. le Meeks scribe H. Hanson treasurer and Norman Cline secretary Mystic chapter No. 53 Order of the Eastern Star also elected officers on Tuesday night in Polson.
In secretary and treasurer roles Belle Reynolds oversees stream and Ollie Neuert reviews conduct as part of a memo detailing state procedures and compliance.
The Polson Civic League dance raised about 70.26 dollars for the Polson library fund. Proceeds will buy books and rest room supplies for the library. The event drew social and financial success and highlights a busy period for Polson notes and local activities.
Dillon bureau reports a mystery play titled The Nativity will be presented tomorrow night by the Presbyterian church group at the Dillon church. The four scene program includes Visit to Zacharian with carol scenes and a concluding scene, starting at 7 o clock.
December 22 finds several Dillonites taking an outing to the coast. Names listed include Rualgh Smith Ott Adame Philip Lows Ell Carolyn White.
Dillon clocked a record at the post office on December 22 with a large turnout and notable staff including clerk Willam Waad. The event marked a historic milestone for the Dillon facility as officials noted the heavy workload and efficiency gains.
Hamilton December 22 The county commissioners in special session created a five member fair board to oversee the 1926 fair. Board members named are J J Fitzgibbon E E Smith Ralph Daugherty R B Robinson and David Lea of Stevensville. Ravalli county had no fair this year. The board reappointed Dr G A Gordon as county physician and health officer and accepted the resignation of A C Walbridge county road builder who has served as surveyor this past year.
The Montana Education association learns educators traveling to Helena will receive reduced railroad rates for the mid winter conference of school administrators on December 28 the Montana Education association delegate assembly on December 29 and 30 the state meeting of county superintendents beginning December 31.
Billings Montana dispatch reports Petronilo Urenda a 42 year old Mexican laborer died from a skull penetrating bullet after a shooting in a Mexican dance hall. Rafael Cazares 24 is held in the city jail on suspicion of firing the shot following a quarrel over a woman.
The Montana public service commission requires the North Western Improvement Company to justify Red Lodge electric rates and to answer the citation by January 12.
The fur coat features a collar that runs down the front in a wide border with mink used for cuffs and collar. A belt spans the waistline. Dealers note fine black caracul and mink are favored over gray caracul, with natural gray squirrel popular over gray caracul. The straight silhouette remains preferred to prevent added bulk.
Basin residents hear school Christmas stocking plans by the Methodist Aid and see summer electric lights enabling evening entertainment at the Basin school. Local residents travel to Butte for theater, shopping, and family visits, with updates on illness, mining work, and a notable Basin-Whitehall marriage. Silver Bow County issues several marriage licenses in a busy period.
Mrs Biltenbeth Rosskopt files a larceny complaint in Justice Buckley court alleging her husband Andrew Roskopt stole her genealogy book valued at 2000 and $100 cash. He faces divorce-related court actions over community property alleged at about 8500 while she seeks restraining orders. Also notes of other local theft and a feature on Jack Rowe returning from Idaho farming days.
Outlook notes Salvation Army efforts to aid dependent individuals during Christmas as friends donate gifts for needy. Theft reported at the National Market on North Main Street where 10 dressed turkeys were stolen after entry through the rear garage. Mildred Brimacombe arrives home from Missoula to spend holidays with her family. Irving Franklin Time mentioned.
Tormented by ill health the Butte war veteran Thomas Cooney, aged about 15, is reported dead. The unclear text shows fragments of his residence and time in the city, with references to the Holmes association and a lingering illness.
Reported notes describe the Kansas City gym classes party with about 250 attendees. Leaders touted regular classes and promising league prospects amid an active social event.
The Butte Y girls in MC A plan a dress up Christmas Eve party starting at 1 00 oclock. All girls in gym and swimming classes invited with guests. Attendees must bring a 10 cent toy and dime to be handed out by Santa Claus who visits. The program features games songs and stunts by the girls in funny costumes.
Butte city jail stood empty for about ten hours on Tuesday marking a rare lapse in confinement. Inmate was released Monday night and held on burglary charges as jail officials investigated the brief vacancy. Steve Donoghue, renowned English jockey, is announced to star in upcoming British racing time.
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