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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1919

Page

10

McDonald theater sold to Frank Horrigan in Philipsburg

In Philipsburg Frank Horrigan bought the McDonald theater from Mrs A A McDonald. Horrigan has long worked in the Philipsburg office of the Missoula national forest. Edith Johnson, soon to wed, was guest of honor at a previous party. she has resigned teaching to return to Anaconda for her marriage.

Philipsburg McDonald Theater A. A. McDonald Frank Horrigan Horrigan Missoula National Forest Edith Johnson Ruth Carmichael Johnson Catherine Hauck Florence Winninghoff Pearl Degenhart Montana University Missoula Anaconda Edwin Irvine Chicago Waldron Atwater Pullman Wash Woman's Club Hannah Moore Maywood Larsen Scott H. A. Murphy

Jury delays murder case and divorce grant in Lewistown

Judge Roy Ayers reset the Joseph Jacque murder case to January 23 after a continuance. Judge Briscoe grants a divorce for Arthur and Minnie Shaffer on incompatibility. Ed McRutledge, violating parole, led to arrest and discovery of a dozen auto tires linked to Roy Williams, a Roehl garage employee who confessed. Imislund block to be demolished and rebuilt after spring weather. Pickhandle Burke donates $100 to the city for Christmas relief.

Lewistown Roy Ayers Joseph Jacque W. H. Flannigan Briscoe Arthur Shaffer Minnie Shaffer Springfield Stewart McConochie Ed Mc Rutledge McRutledge Roehl Roy Williams Imislund Herbert Imislund

Billings Sees Coal Shortage Losses Amid Deliveries

City fuel administration warns coal distribution loss ran about five dollars per ton due to delivering small amounts to homes, volunteer mine operation in Bear Creek, and consumer refusals as shortage eased. architects plan 1920s buildings costing over eight million dollars. hotels and property values rise. Triple B Oil formed by former basketball team members, securing leases in Devil's Basin as Van Duysen strikes oil. directors include Bishop Markham Thorine Salsbury Wickstrom Barry.

Billings City Fuel Administration Bear Creek Otelarruthers Triple B Oil Company Triple B Eastern Athletic Files Devil's Basin van Duysen J. B. Bishop Joe L. Markham A. J Thorine J. W Salsbury C. W. Wickstrom A. N. Barry

Austrian rancher arrested in Dillon on liquor charge

Dillon December 24 officers of the sheriff's force arrested a well known Austrian rancher living near Dillon and placed him in the county jail on a pulogging charge. He is alleged to have disposed of liquor in the city though held on a vagrancy technical charge. The city is prepared for Christmas with stores and offices decorated in colors.

Dillon

Belgium to expand colors classes to one million soldiers

Call to Colors from Brussels reports the Belgian chamber accepting the minister of War’s plan to use two classes for military service within a year. Belgium would reach total effectives around 1,000,000 men.

Brussels

Christmas Feast With Rotary Guests Brightens Livingston

Thirty hungry Rotarians and 80 boys shared a Christmas feast at the Park hotel banquet hall. Each Rotary member invited a boy as guest for a turkey dinner. Santa Claus, played by Daniel M. Niles, handed out presents from the tree. The city’s Empty Stocking club reports needy families are half of last year’s count.

Livingston Park Hotel Rotary Club Santa Claus Daniel M. Niles Henry B. Miller Northwestern National Bank Miller Clarksville Montana Gardiner Walter Shaw James L. Goughnour Avis Turner Minneapolis Henry Rawner Casper Wyo Wyoming J. F. Manning W. M. Finck Co Manning

Deer Lodge News highlights and social notes

Fritz Carothers, arrested for first degree assault, posted $1,000 bonds and will have a preliminary hearing January 4 in Judge Valston's court. Items note marriage license for David Barker and Mary Eaton, visits by residents from Polson, Butte, and Philipsburg, and Valley Chapter No. 4 R A M officers elected for the coming year.

Deer Lodge Fritz Carothers Valston J. H. Owings Polson Butte David G. Barker Lothair Mont Mary Eaton Drummond A. J. Tiller Anaconda H. C. Duncan Sk Mine Virginia City Valerie Roberts Browning Roberts P. S Grover B. Aldrich R. A John W. Jackson G. Boyer Harry E. Davis Edward Scharnikow Harry ©. Arnold Edward Sears Leroy Cleveland Spokane Arthur Buchen Fred Beley Philipsburg Henry G. Valston California

Stranahan Named President Of Fort Benton Bank

GREAT FALLS Dec 24 At a meeting of directors of the Stockmen s National Bank of Fort Benton following the death of David G Browne who had served 48 years as president F E Stranahan was elected to the presidency Stranahan a Fort Benton attorney and longtime legal adviser to the bank

Great Falls

Fer gus Alfalfa Seed Shipment From Musselshell River

In Eastern Fergus near the Musselshell river a 20000 pound shipment of choice alfalfa seed was sent from Roy to a Minneapolis seed house. The sale brought growers 4500 dollars at 22 1 2 cents per pound.

Lewistown Fergus Musselshell River Roy Minneapolis

Auditor's daughter reported very ill in Los Angeles

Mrs Nellie Sullivan county auditor prepared to travel to Los Angeles after receiving news from her daughter Miss Florence Sullivan that an operation might be needed following a fall. A letter Tuesday said immediate operation was necessary and the hospital in Los Angeles confirmed the serious condition after midnight last night.

Florence Sullivan Los Angeles Nellie Sullivan

Train attack on Northwest India frontier leaves deaths and injuries

Advices from India report a train four miles from Thai on the Northwest India frontier was attacked by tribesmen. The engine derailed after the assault, ten soldiers were killed and sixteen wounded, and the raiders robbed the passengers before fleeing.

India London Northwest India Frontier Thai

Christmas gifts greet wounded soldier on leave

In New York on December 24 a wounded soldier on leave from a military hospital will find two $1 bills and a small package hanging on Pershing House Christmas tree. A feminine Santa Claus will distribute the gifts at the war camp community services center tomorrow morning.

New York Pershing House Santa Claus

Heaviest Christmas Mails Listed for New York Post Office

The New York post office reported the heaviest Christmas mails in history with over 16,000,000 pieces handled in the past two days. Foreign and domestic mail rose by 100 percent, and steamers from Europe brought about 1,500,000 letters per voyage.

New York Europe

No Agreement Reached In Four-State Wage Talks

Kansas City editors report the conference of union mine officials and operators from Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas adjourned today without an agreement on applying the 14 percent wage increases.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas

Oregon and Harvard in New Year's classic buildup

In Pasadena on New Year's Day Oregon stars Bill Steers and Eddie Casey are billed for a key clash with Harvard as the East-West game nears. Oregon trains secrecy around practice with sentinels at Tournament Park while Harvard travels to California and resumes drills in Sacramento during a layover.

Pasadena Cal Dee Bill Steers University of Oregon Eddie Casey Marvard Steers Huntington Manerud Oregon Pennsylvania Hayward Soane Art Harvard University Tournament Park Oregontana Yellow Lemon Northwest Crimson Oregonians Bill” Hayward Harvard Sacramento California Overland Limited

Curlers to Play for Sack of Flour in Butte Event

Members of the Butte Curling club will select six rinks to play for a sack of flour if the ice is in shape today. President Norris and Vice President Garner will make selections. The winning three teams will receive a sack of flour from the losers and the Sack will be donated to a family via the Salvation Army. Play starts at 11 this morning.

Butte Curling Club Norris Gamer Salvation Army

Sanders Released to St. Louis from New York Americans

The New York Americans announce pitcher Roy Sanders is released to the St. Louis club of the American league. Sanders was recalled by the Yankees from Toledo last fall and New York asked waivers before St. Louis claimed him.

Sanders ST. Louis New York New York Americans Today Roy Sanders Yankees Toledo

Boston athletic event dates set for boxing nationals track meet

SMATELA BONING of Boston reports the national amateur boxing championship will be held April 12 and 13, with February 7 set for the annual indoor track meet as announced by the Boston Athletic Association.

Boston Boston Athletic Association Today

The Thrifty Buyer Studies Ads for Home Wisdom

A woman who analyzes odds is typically a capable home buyer. Studying advertisements becomes a thrift driven habit and practical wisdom that grows in popularity.

Benny Leonard the goods in boxing halftone praise

Dear Tad recounts Benny Leonard as a top fighter, praising his speed footwork and dominance while contrasting with era greats. The piece reflects 1920s boxing nostalgia, listing past December bouts and notable matches from Sullivan to Palzer, with hometowns and round counts.

Babe Ruth Rejects Boston Contract Demand

John Igoe, Boston Red Sox business manager, announced Babe Ruth turned back his three year contract and demanded a salary of 20000. He said Ruth would not play major league ball unless with the Red Sox and would not consent to a trade. Ruth was on the Pacific coast. Igoe denied ring plans.

Boston Babe” Ruth Boston American Baseball Club John Igoe Pacific Coast Igoe Ruth Red Sox

Choristers of Butte Sing On Main Street

Butte crowds welcomed Christmas carols sung by two chorus clubs on Main Street. The Butte Choral Society toured offices and hotels, planning hospital and county poor farm performances. Directors David Rundle and George V Stevens led large rosters of singers in seasonal pieces.

Butte Butte Choral Society David Rundle John Green Joe Rich Albert Andrews Dick Green William Eddy Owen Bunt Reese Hodge Harry Hodge James Holman Charles Drew William Kitto Robert Berryman Harry Stone Archie Ople Ben Newton Harold Ball Bethlehem Star George V. Stevens Matt Weber al Painter Richard Treida William Littlejohn James Adicord W. D. Frenner John Pearce W. J. Squire Robert O. Williams Ernest Crewes KE. G. Hughes Ray Angwin Thomas Richards Charles Artin Sam Youlton J. T. Kelly E. Kellew Fred Edwards J. C. Youlton W. B. Trenerry N. J. Lloyd A. T. Rowe R. J. Dicer R. C. Treloar William Sampson

Probe death of sisters after eating candy

Stamford Connecticut reports coroner orders autopsy on Ruth Paulson and her two sisters aged 6 and 8 after the trio died following consumption of cheap candy from a local store. Poisoning symptoms prompted investigation to determine cause of death.

International News Service Stamford Conn Ruth Paulson Herman Paulson Washington Street Phelan

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