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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1919
Page
3
Letter from J L Lyon of Homer Michigan praises an internal piles cure. He claims relief after years of suffering and says he feels younger at 83 while continuing work as a blacksmith. The ad urges readers to request a free trial by mail, no money needed.
Butte Salvation Army corps organizes an intensive clothing, shoe and cash drive for needy cases reported by social and relief officers. Ensign Olaf Williamson recalls General Booth’s “Soup Soup and Salvation” motto and stresses practical sympathy, scrubbing brushes and prayer as aims, with Butte residents already responding generously.
Albert H. Taylor son of a Madison county rancher and resident of Ruby Montana and Mrs Ethel Simer of Salmon Idaho wed at 5 pm yesterday at Mountain View Methodist Church parsonage. Rev George D Wolfe officiated with Dan Tritt and Mrs Wolf as witnesses. The couple planned a Salmon honeymoon then home to Ruby. Also three other Christmas marriages were performed by Rev Wolfe including Nelson Baird Bruce and Marie Woll of Whitehall Cora Ottes and Alex Woll witnesses and Charles Hicks and Ellen Spargo with William Paul as attendants. Charles James Hansen and Hazel Bladen wed Christmas day.
Payroll records show clearing streets after heavy snows cost Butte 250 dollars per day for extra teams and men. The city also used some garbage department equipment. The street superintendent says this led to delinquencies in collections during the last days.
The article notes Saturn and Mercury in strong aspect causing low mood and fear, with optimistic thoughts urged. It forecasts Saturn in Virgo with lasting influence into 1921, predicts industry growth in manufacturing mining and building, and anticipates scanda and gossip fueled by Venus. It also foresees women attaining high positions, improved cooking status, and cautious guidance for Capricorn children born today.
Aberdeen Wash December 27 Chief of Police Havens and assistants raided and captured a complete still in operation just north of the Hoquiam city limits. T. C. Moultney was arrested. A gas stove kettles copper pipe half a barrel of mash and two quarts of finished product were seized.
Seattle on December 27 reports the death of Raymond Anderson aged 9 from what doctors call sleeping sickness. The case is listed as the town's latest fatal illness with no further details provided.
Chief Fred Martin of the Butte fire department received a $100 check from RE Woodland Montana Hardware for the firemen who battled the East Platinum street blaze on November 23. The gift, deposited to the firemen's disability fund, brings the total to over $51,000 to aid widows and children of deceased firefighters.
Worcester Mass December 27 internal revenue officers have started a probe into whiskey running activities. The report notes law enforcement focus on illicit liquor traffic during the post Prohibition era.
Officials report an investigation into smuggling whiskey into the United States from Canada using hay bales. A recent shipment received locally contained two bottles of liquor concealed in the center of nearly every bale, officials say.
An unofficial report says Frederick William former German crown prince will be added to the list of individuals surrendered for trial by France per a meeting between British law officers and Edouard Ignace French undersecretary for military justice.
Johnson S. Smith of Portland was appointed today as federal prohibition director for Oregon by the government.
Salvation Army members in Butte plan a Christmas program at East Broadway hall next week for their children. A quiet service on Monday evening is expected. The group distributed over 200 baskets of provisions and clothing and hosted an event for 300 needy children last Friday. Children helped in food and clothing distribution and manned kettles at main district corners. The new program mirrors the typical church Sunday school programs.
A number of Mexicans have recently arrived in Europe and are said to have attempted to purchase arms and ammunition. The travelers are reported to represent the Carranza government and are now believed to be in Germany.
Parkersburg West Virginia December 27 1916 William Peyton a former slave died yesterday at Little Hocking Ohio aged 128 years He served one family through six generations as both slave and freed man according to reports The obituary notes his long life and service across generations
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