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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1926

Page

7

Montana Justice Holloway dies leaving estate

The Montana supreme court associate justice William L. Holloway died in Long Beach, California, on December 31, 1926, and a petition to appoint Carlisle Kenyon as administrator states an estate worth about 66,000 dollars. Real property in Bozeman and Butte plus Helena holdings and stock, cash, and salary due are listed as assets. Heirs at law are his children Eleanor Holloway Jones, William L. Holloway Jr., and John Marshall Holloway, all in their twenties.

Associated Press Bozeman William L. Holloway Supreme Court of Montana Long Beach Cal Boseau Butte Helena District Court Carlisle Kenyon Heohoway Willliam N. Ue Nein Hidlloway Gallatin County Vautte Union Bank and Trust Company Uty Whe Devedem Eleanor Holloway Jones Doston William L. Holloway J San Francisco John Marshall Holloway

New County Officials Take Oath at Courthouse

Dillon Bureau FCW reports changes at the county courthouse as newly elected officials prepare to assume duties. Gorman remains chairman. Dr W C Orr becomes sheriff replacing Dat Mooney who moves to ranch life. Norah Connell ey becomes county treasurer. May Sprinkle takes over as county superintendent of schools from Alice Roe who departs for Monrovia. Deputy Silvera Peterson manages until year start. no changes in other offices. George Opp and L P Phillips become justices of the peace for Dillon township.

Dilitain Board of County Commissioners Gorman W. c. Orr Dat Mooney Meresia Ryanh's Canyon Norah Connelley Gertie Mathews Miss Connelley Silvera Veterson Guthiess George Opp L. PP. Phillips Dillon

Christmas Homecomings Reported Across Philipsburg

A series of Christmas homecomings is noted as residents travel for the holidays. A. S. Huffman departs to Helena to join his wife, while Mr and Mrs FR Blumenthal head to Missoula and Spokane. Others including Water Steaker and Edward Winninghoff return from the School of Mines with family, and Clayton Carmichael Wyatte Knapp and Herb Knapp travel from Mullan Idaho to be with relatives.

Lewis Brown Small van J. Thorkelison Butte Mile Hoyte Emil Carnegie Rock Creek Montana School of Mines Butte Katherine Napton Maxville

Two Auto Concerns File Their Papers

Two automobile firms filed articles of incorporation with the Montana secretary of state on December 24. Valley Motor company, capital $50,000, is organized by J. P. Grady A. A. Husser and W. C. McKelvy of Havre. Commercial Finance corporation, capital $50,000, is formed by W. H. Fallon of Glasgow and Alfred Lee and Arthur Lee of Nashua.

Associated Press Helena Mont Havre Glasgow The Valley Motor Company J. P. Grady A. A. Husser W. C. McKelvy Commercial Finance Corporation W. H. Fallon Alfred Lee Arthur Lee Nashua

Billings Pleasant to Transient Folk at Christmas

Billings welcomes travelers with Christmas cheer from noon today to midnight Christmas day. United Commercial Travelers meet every incoming train and greet travelers while distributing greeting cards to adults and candy to children. A large monster tree towers in the union station, signaling a festive welcome.

Llings Billings United Commercial Union Station

Deer Lodge Gives Christmas Cheer To All Families

Deer Lodge reports extensive charity efforts this Christmas season led by the Big Brothers club under deputy Lou Bodecker. About $200 raised plus donated clothing and goods funded meals and gifts for every needy family, with turkeys and essentials ensuring every child feels Santa Claus is real in Deer Lodge.

Deer Lodge Big Brothers’ Club Lou Bodecker

Old Batterson residence destroyed in Deer Lodge blaze

Deer Lodge December 24 a historic Batterson residence burned and collapsed in fierce winds. Built by the late Mr Batterson about 80 years ago the house formerly owned by Mrs Sally Batterson and occupied by the Robertson family was destroyed likely by a defective flue. Firefighters arrived promptly but could not save the structure though much of the household goods were saved. Insurance coverage is believed to apply to part of the logs.

Peer Lodge Deer Lodge Batterson Mr. Batterson Mire Sally Batterson California Robertson

Community Christmas tree lights up Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge hosts a municipal Christmas program with candy nuts and gifts at the tree. Children from city schools sing carols and the Deer Lodge men’s chorus performs. Churches hold services with well-decorated trees and gifts for boys and girls. Local residents travel for holidays and visits, including Ed Chapman heading to Seattle and Miss Leona Lamb and Nona Sackett planning trips to Billings.

Deer Lodge Dpeer Lodge Episcopal Presbyterian Eer Lodge Ed Chapman Seattle Leona Lamb Nona Sackett Billings Mre. R. A. Nofke Tacoma W. Harker Helgrade Lauren Critzer Spokane J. C. Long Miles City

Shoe executive donates 5000 to Broome County prisoners

George F. Johnson of the Endicott Johnson Shoe company gave 5000 in gold to prisoners jail staff and the needy of Broome county. Inmates received 10 dollars each for Christmas aid and support. The gift was announced from Binghamton New York on December 24 by the Associated Press.

Uy the Assoriated Press Binghamton, N. Y Georrge F. Johnson Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company Broome County

Three Death Sentences for Java Insurrection Ringleaders

In Batavia Java on December 24 death sentences were imposed on three ringleaders of the recent insurgent disturbances. A fourth leader received life imprisonment and a fifth a 20 year term.

Batavia Java

Assailant Freed After Wounding Vienna Chancellor

Vienna dispatch reports Chancellor Iynaz Seinel who was wounded by a would-be assassin in June 1914 has secured the release from prison of his assailant, a young factory worker, after years of confinement.

Vienna Iynaz Seinel

Miss Margaret Orr to Wed on Monday

Dillon, Dec 24 A jovial Yuletide wedding is planned for Miss Margaret Orr Dillon girl and Jay B Loveless Spokane businessman. The ceremony will be at St James Episcopal church next Monday. Miss Orr is daughter of Dr and Mrs W C Orr pioneer residents of the county. Her father was sheriff after the last election. She recently graduated from the University of Montana where the romance began.

Dillon Margaret Orr Jay B Loveless Spokane St. James’ Episcopal Church Miss Orr W. C. Orr Missoula

Outdoor trees attract attention in Dillon display

Dillon marks a first as outdoor decorated Christmas trees go on display. A standout is at the Hazel Baker block entrance where Sen ator Hazel Baker conceived a large evergreen adorned with colored balloons and lights drawing notable attention.

Dillon Hazelbaker Block

Skating Devotees Enjoying Outdoor Winter Pastime

Dillon residents relish outdoor skating at a rear courthouse rink opened recently drawing crowds. Christmas travel notes include Mr. and Mrs George R. Metlen and two daughters to Missoula to spend the weekend with Fred Metlen and family. J C Ferguson visits from Reichle, Roy Peterson and Dade Stephens arrive for holidays. Families of Big Hole basin residents, including Mr and Mrs W Stephenson, visit Dillon. Fain Alkire returns from two months in Long Beach California.

Dillon George R. Metlen Missoula Fred Metlen J.C. Ferguson Hig Ranch Reichle Roy Peterson Melrose Jesse Finsley Big Hole Basin Dade Stephens Bristow Stephenson Butte W. H. Shannon Fain Alkire Long Beach

Bank cashier robbed near Childress Texas in 1500 dollars

By the Assongatecarrers Childress Texas Dec 24 A bandit held up Clarence Wylie cashier of the First State Bank at Tell 15 miles southwest of Childress and robbed him of 1500 dollars this afternoon No one else was in the bank at the time The robber forced Wylie to surrender cash and currency then locked him in the vault and fled

Assongatecarrers Childress Texas Clarence Wylie First State Bank of Tell Wylie Wyle

Foley Pills Diuretic Ad Promises Health

Diuretics aid kidneys by removing poisons from the blood and maintaining health. Foley Wills has used this diuretic for over twenty five years as a reliable medicine to regulate flow and keep the system free of lurking poisons, promising relief from various ill health and pains. Satisfaction guaranteed, sold everywhere.

Ady

Rev Bent Speaker at Exchange Club in Butte

Rev L H Bent urged Christmas spirit beyond holidays as he told Butte Exchange Club members to live in love and harmony with neighbors. Ray Cloke chaired the luncheon and gifts were exchanged. President Noves urged support for the Montana Alumni dance to raise a university scholarship for a Butte student. Auld Lang Syne closed the meeting.

L. H. Bent Butte Exchange Club Mr. Bent Ray Cloke Christrmas Wieyd Noves Noves Montana Winter Garden Butte

Butte Shoppers End Holiday Rush With Busy Evening

Hundreds of Butte residents filled the streets as stores kept late hours for Christmas buying. Last minute purchasers crowded shops after nine o clock with stocks running low. merchants noted increased sales over last year and expanded clerical staff for the 1926 season.

Butte

Gould Litigants Reach Agreement On Gould Estate

The Gould family heirs agree to a 40 page stipulation for compromise ending the long dispute over Jay Gould’s estate. Trustees responsible for losses must pay 20 million split among six trusts and two named beneficiaries receive the remaining shares, with court approval awaited in New York and New Jersey.

New York Kfor Jay Gould Eupreme Court of Chancery Court of New Jersey Gould Frank Jay Gould Duchess de Talleyrand Anna Gould

Anton Lang’s Slang Noted By Wesleyan Professor

Professor J H Conley of Wesleyan University observed Anton Lang the Christus of the Passion Play at Oberammergau using colloquial phrases with evident delight. Lang picked up American slang during his stay in the United States last summer and spoke fluent English with casual idioms.

Anton Lang Middletown Conn Christus Oberammergan J. H. Conley Wesleyan University Lang Germany

County and City Guests Get Extra Feeds Today

Holiday meals will be served to inmates at the county jail and hospital with Sheriff Larry Duggan hosting the last feast before leaving office. The county hospital will offer a banquet with turkey and trimmings, while the city jail also plans a holiday feed with extra allowances for prisoners.

Monue Sherif Larry Duggan Dusgan Danmiary Luce Melix Mudeo

Cockpits Block View in Air Collision Probe

A military board of inquiry found limited cockpit view a hazardous element in flying after investigating a mid air collision over Chanute Field. Four pilots died in the incident.

Chanute Field

Flying officers die in midair collision over field

A board report states four flying officers were killed on a Wednesday when two aircraft came together almost head-on about 100 feet above the field. Each pilot could not see the other due to approaching at blind angles, the investigation found.

Eliose

Drunk Marine Arrested After Disturbance in Butte

Arthur Kempu a United States Marine stationed in Butte was arrested last night by Detectives Malliney and Morrison and jailed on a drunkenness charge. He resisted accompanying officers from the post office building where witnesses said he caused a disturbance. He was taken to the jail despite objections and reported to Assistant Chief Larkin.

Arthur Kempu United States Butte Malliney and Morrison Post Offer Kompu Larkin sJall

Burglary Trial Set in Juntios of the Peace Court

Trial of Charles Lewin for burglary was scheduled to start yesterday in Juntios of the Peace court. The case was postponed for one week at the county attorney's request. H. MacDonald pleaded guilty to defrauding an innkeeper and received a 90 day jail sentence from Judge McNamara.

Charles Lewin Juntios of the Peace J. J. McNamaran Warn H. MacDonald McNamara

Butte U Alumni Dance to Feature Specialties

Butte alumni from the State university plan a Tuesday winter garden dance with seven special numbers two kept secret. Acts include Dr John Driscoll Ming Harrie and Charles Towne plus novelty features. Proceeds aim to fund a university scholarship for local high school youths. A marriage license was issued yesterday to Henry A Stork and Lillian Amenti both of Butte and to Charter Cowan and Marguerite Hudson of Helena.

Butte Winter Garden The State University Dr. John Butter Driscoll Ming Rhoda Harrie Charles Towne Bulte Central Henry A. Stork Lillian Amenti Charter Cowan

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