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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
11
The local exemption board mails questionnaires to six percent of registered men each day. The notice lists mailing dates and order numbers of men included daily, with seven days to return the form unless extended for remoteness.
The funeral for Edward Haskins will be held at St Honey Undertaking Rooms on Saturday at 10:45 AM, then proceed to St Paul’s Church where a requiem Mass will be celebrated.
M P Mahoney Funeral Director operates at 113 Main Street Anaconda offering funeral services. The concise notice lists the business name and street address without additional context or dates.
The forecast notes Venus and Uranus influence in the morning with Mars later, predicting courtship and social energy. It speaks of fashion and furnishings favoring beauty, opportunities for social events, and a warning for the president’s health amid major public duties. It also mentions a visit by a distinguished public servant and forecasts many fires damaging buildings and homes.
Camp Blethen placed under quarantine at midnight for 36 hours after one camper showed diphtheria fears. Preventive measures taken to avert an epidemic with no unfavorable developments anticipated.
Seasonal greeting notes acknowledge gifts and remembrances exchanged at the Standard office. Cards for exchanging compliments of the season are prepared and sent to colleagues and friends.
Anaconda police court opened after the holidays with Lorrence Tonkovich missing as a key witness after promising to testify. He paid a $50 fine for misconduct. John Niksic faced a $150 fine for wrecking a dinner party by throwing a large stone through a window. Gus Augustson and Charles Erickson differed over a slashing incident with unclear evidence. A driver arrested Christmas night for faulty lights forfeited $10 for failure to appear. Joe Kovovich faced quarantine-related charges and a resulting fine, while other cases referenced local restaurant and Celestial venue disputes.
The annual Sunday school program at the Methodist Episcopal church was held last evening. Consistent with a local agreement, no candy or gifts were distributed. The children's offering of 68 dollars and 50 cents was donated to the Armenian relief fund.
Superintendent John Kelly turned over 154 dollars to the local Red Cross as membership fees from 64 subscribers. The contribution is a record for the community, reflecting notable spirit despite its small size.
Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion leaves home to serve as boxing instructor at a Middle West training camp. He will fight no more matches for the war duration and rebukes rivals courting bouts during his absence. Kilbane plans to train and focus on war work, hoping others follow his example for national effort.
Washington December 26 Gen Tasker H Blade Will retain on active service as chief of staff of the army after reaching retirement age next Monday December 31 Secretary Baker announced that President Wilson had decided upon the plan It had been believed General Bliss would continue in active service but that some younger officer would bear the burdens of the chief of staff
District Manager Cotton and Oden of Helena briefed Rotary members on the war era surgical progress and hospital operations. Dr Willits outlined nontechnical, impressive procedures from base hospitals, while the company detailed $40,000 in Anaconda improvements to boost local telephone service and staff welfare, encouraging patron cooperation and prompt fault rectification.
A New York society drama shows a daughter marrying to save her father from ruin, a failed plan, a near assault, a shooting, and a courtroom twist. June Elvidge plays the wife with Arthur Astley as the husband and Carlyle Blackwell as the former sweetheart as the tale ends with reuniting lovers after a dramatic sequence. The presentation repeats tonight.
In a Walnut street alleys match the Clerks of the Anaconda league defeated the Athistics by 2530 to 2817. The Railroaders clean up as B A P team of the Federal league easily defeats Lawler McGrath aggregation 2493 to 2007.
Local ad lists multiple agents and offices in Helena Butte Wallace Three Forks Polson Chicago Minneapolis and Hamilton along with the Wellcome Durston company address at 119 East Park for insurance of all kinds. The fragment mentions several names and cities including R Ogden C E Carlson Loretta Conway J G Montgomery Mrs B M Smith and W W Masters.
Many local social notes and brief items. A. Bordsen of Great Falls and R. J. Paul of Bear Creek visited Anaconda yesterday. Community announcements include gift cards, lost glasses, overcoats, sleigh purchases, births, marriages, and upcoming social events. School and church notices mention New Year gatherings and services.
Washington December note from Greece asks Greek citizens in the United States to join the American military effort. It promises suspension of usual punishment for enlisting with a foreign power and offers rewards for supporting American arms. The communication was delivered to the State Department.
A little boy at a pump warns a city visitor not to drink from a cup, claiming it is Bessie's cup just used by someone. The man, puzzled, learns it actually belongs to the boy’s dog and proceeds to drink.
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