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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1919
Page
4
Snow and ice disrupted Butte Electric Railway car lines after a severe blizzard. Maintenance head A W Criss reports a large crew cleared the center tracks and reopened service, with extra plows and a sweeper prepared for future storms.
The Maryland Casualty company approved the bond for J. H. Kelly to complete his garbage contract with the city. Commissioner E. J. Strasburger said the special bond form was sent to Spokane and should be returned in time for the council meeting on Tuesday night.
After more than two weeks, most trains arriving in Butte were on schedule. Only two trains missed times: Milwaukee No. 17 arrived at 12 30 p m for a 11 51 a m schedule and Northern Pacific local No. 223 from Logan reached 10 a m, 45 minutes late. Weather and higher passenger and Christmas mail traffic were cited as factors.
The Mountain View Methodist Church hosts a Christmas musical program tonight at 7 30 featuring organ preludes and readings plus a full choir. Soloists include Miss Mabel Mitchell William Quilliam Matt Weber and R Dyer with carols and anthems from Joy to the World to To God in the Highest Glory under the direction of George V Stevens with Mrs T KE Martin on organ.
The mothers' department of the Woman's club met Friday afternoon and provided clothing and shoes to more than 80 needy children. Apples and candy were given as well. Donations included 20 from the Drama Study club 10 from Mrs. W. M. Willoughby and an electric sewing machine from Montana Power Company. Members offered thanks to the donors and refreshments followed.
Members of the Butte Workingmen's Union have elected officers led by President John H. Driscoll and Vice President Jeff Fearon. Other posts include Recording Secretary William O'Brien Financial Secretary J C C Conn and Treasurer Alec Davis with Guardian James Gallagher and Business Agent S S A Shubert. Representatives to the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly named J H Crystal Robert Cézaine A Shubert J C Conn and William O'Brien.
Antonio Arnoldi was granted a divorce from Lucia Arnoldi by Judge Jackson after she went to her old home in Italy in 1912 and would not return. Arnoldi, now a U.S. citizen, must pay $30 monthly for their minor child’s support.
Bethel Baptist on Mercury and Idaho streets holds Sunday school at 12 30 p m supervised by A J Henson with Bible class at 2 led by Mrs J Wesley Brown and BYP U at 6 30 with Hiram C Dunn presiding Evening services begin at 8 with Rev P Martin preaching Mountain View Methodist at Montana and Quartz corner offers 9 30 class meeting 11 worship with Dr O G Ragan at 12 30 Sunday school Epworth league at 6 30 devotionals and 7 30 Christmas musical festival followed by a watch night service on December 31.
Mr and Mrs John Jenkins entertained a few intimate friends at their South Gaylord Street home on Christmas day. The attractively decorated house featured evergreens and Christmas bells as Rev and Mrs E F J Harper Miss Mary M Harper Miss Beard Elmer Vivian joined the Jenkins for a jolly evening of good company.
Silver Bow county purchased an 80 acre tract southwest of Marrfield to serve as an aviation field and landing area. An appraisal board led by Judge Jackson found the $4 750 price reasonable and the title will be cleared before transfer. The site will be a county park and is intended to promote aviation exhibitions and industry.
A Helena court continuation moves taxation of costs in the estate of J. T. Carroll to Judge W. H. Poorman after a dis qualifying affidavit. Inland Products sues E. M. Rampou with a Jan 7 date. Motions in Canonica v St George and Whitney v Bertoglio Merchan tile are under advisement. Samson Beer wins $500 in his suit against Diana er.
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