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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1925
Page
2
The Army workers gave 400 Butte children toys candy and nuts with Santa presiding and Captain Elliston supervising order. An afternoon crowd received Christmas dinners with more than 600 dollars raised and groceries aiding 165 families.
Operators and miners react to news that wage talks will be renewed. The rank and file cheer the potential end of the coal strike as Mayor Durkan says the door is open after a message from President Lewis. No reply from operators yet.
Unseasonal warmth draws crowds to the White House grounds for a Yale carol service featuring 66 choir voices, a marine band and brass quartet. Mrs. Coolidge distributes gifts at the central union mission and Salvation Army, while the president opens mail and plans quiet holiday time with family.
Retail trade in Butte reports a booming holiday season with early shopping and continuous activity. Dealers say weather was favorable and demand strong across all lines, with Christmas preparations visible as lights glow and families anticipate gift arrivals from Santa.
Funeral services were held at St John the Divine New York for publisher and editor Frank A Munsey who died Tuesday. About 1,700 mourners including Gov. Alfred E Smith and Mayor elect James J Walker attended. The bronze casket was moved for a last view by Mrs John M Hyde, Munsey's sister. The estate is reported between 20 and 40 million dollars with holdings in York newspapers and magazines.
James A. Grady pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Henry G. Rodgers to attempting to obtain money by false pretenses. He was sentenced to five to ten years in the state prison after being arrested for trying to cash checks and presenting a bogus draft in Dillon. Grady, weighing 316 pounds, has held the Beaverhead county jail heavyweight title during confinement.
The Big Brother club debuted in Deer Lodge with 67 members. Each of six person families received a month of foodstuffs, under president J. E. Coy and secretary treasurer D. B. Hertz Jr. The report celebrated grateful mothers and children, and outlined the annual aid plan.
Funeral services for Charles A. Smith known as Horse Smith will be held at Brundage chapel in Dillon at 3 PM Saturday. Oro y Plaza lodge of the Elks, of which he was a member, will conduct the rituals. Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery. no relatives were located.
Christmas services in Dillon churches drew large crowds with programs at the Methodist and First Baptist churches and midnight mass at St Rose Catholic. The St James Episcopal offered special services while St James parishioners traveled from nearby towns to celebrate. The Dillon post office reported its busiest peak season yet with heavy parcel and mail volume amid overtime hours.
County Treasurer Bertie Mathews announces the sale of all delinquent tax property in Dillon County at a public auction on January 16. Owners may redeem by paying all delinquent taxes with interest penalties and costs before that date. a complete list is posted in the treasurer’s office.
William Dunn and son Ruthford head for Salt Lake City to spend Christmas with relatives. Several students and visitors return from Missoula and Lima for the holidays, including Alma DeCelles from Butte and Marjorie Stevenson from Salt Lake City. John Marshall motored from Twin Bridges. others visit family in Dillon.
Paris December 24 The senate and chamber adjourned tonight with the finance issue unsettled. M Doumer's plan for cabinet discussion tomorrow faces cabinet scrutiny. Government friends expect a double tax on business turnover to anchor the dispute with Briand determined to press for the program despite opposition.
A seasonal greeting from the Religious Hospiallers of St. Joseph Polson Mont extends thanks to friends and benefactors for their generosity and wishes health peace and prosperity in the New Year.
Deer Lodge December 24 Knights of Pythias Lodge No 6 elected officers for the new year at Castile hall. Thomas Hirst was named C C and received other appointments include James Gilbert V C Fred Pascoe prelate J R Laird M O W N R Bame M O F K C Turner M O E Ray Farman M A A Lamp J G Harry Peterson O G and Glen Smith trustee. Refreshments followed.
In Deer Lodge on December 24 the Milwaukee Railroaders defeated the Deer Lodge Specials two games to one in a special bowling match. Local notes list residents and visitors spending Christmas in Missoula Helena Butte and other towns.
The Butte Exchange club organized a Santa Claus distribution for local families. A five member committee managed post office letters and coordinated with Santa who sent supplies quickly. Volunteers visited townwide, ensuring gifts went to worthy applicants with careful checks.
Manager William Love of the Thornton hotel received a testimonial of regard from the Butte Exchange club last night. A leather traveling bag was presented in appreciation of the hotel’s courtesies to the club since its organization. Love expressed warm appreciation and friendship for the Exchangeites.
A festive night at the county hospital features Wilbur Martin Buster Ray Hear rington and Mrs James Cummins entertaining inmates. Ernest Loomis leads the program as Joseph Fabian thanks volunteers. Despite some absence a lone woman in the lower hall echoes the concert with quiet dignity. At Paul Clark home a large tree distributes toys and goodies. Midnight services fill Catholic churches as St Patrick's choir under Arthur Drynan shines.
The Kuomin chün seized central Tientsin after fierce fighting and looting as Li Ching’s Ling forces collapsed. Sun Yueh is named civil governor of Chihli amid the rout, with troops abandoning the front and rebels looting shops and civilians.
The Sybil Brown dancers present a Christmas themed show at the Rialto theater tonight. The program features songs and dances led by Janie Raney and a cast including Genevieve Colligan Louise Blair Janet Robinson Thais Giroux Lucille Van Orden Mamma Doll Helen Spencer Marjorie Hickman and others with acts such as Russian bell dance and White Ballet featuring Ener Moe Teggart Lina Blackfoot Jane Griffiths Alma Mayer Ruth Marr Alice Jane Quigley and Adelaide Corr.
Newfoundland sources most of its meat supply from the United States and relies on Canada for nearly all its wheat, highlighting cross border food trade patterns and regional supply chains.
The Livingstone mine reports a vast ore strike with 56 ounces of silver per ton and 63 percent lead from a 38 foot cross cut. Estimated value reaches 50 million dollars, with nearby properties showing vein indications and regional mining expansion expected in Southern Idaho.
Mrs Edward C McFadden formerly of Butte has been located as the beneficiary of a life policy carried by her late husband Edward C McFadden who died at Warm Springs in 1918 The policy had been unknown to her until an item in the Anaconda Standard prompted a clerk to locate her in San Francisco The insurer New York Life notified the Silver Bow district court and she will be informed that the policy proceeds are awaiting her claim
B F Smith a pioneer carpenter of Butte died yesterday at the Masonic home in Helena where he had retired. The body shipped to Butte. The Masonic organization of Butte cares for the remains. Mrs Smith died years ago and is buried in Mount Olah cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Funeral date to be announced.
The St. Mark's Lutheran church hosts a children's Christmas program at 7 20 this evening. The program features choir accompaniment and a sequence of songs recitations duets and choruses including Lead Onward Shepherds on the Plain The Old Story and The Christmas Baby with gifts distributed at the close and a closing prayer.
Frank R. Venable secretary of the Butte Chamber of Commerce has returned home after being in Omaha due to his mother's illness.
South Africa's gold mines report a shortage of native labor and a drop in average daily output, signaling potential production and wage pressures for the mining sector.
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