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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1925
Page
5
Butte guests and visitors from Twin Bridges Dillon Silver Star Livingston Billings Corbin Waterloo Great Falls and more arrive or stay in town. People register at the Arizona New Finlen Thornton and other hotels while conducting business and social visits.
II carrier fails to deliver the Standard by 7 30. special messenger to deliver. Dr Cole dentist Metals Bk Adv. Lee Smith of Ennis among Montanans registered at Butte. H Henkel among Deer Lodge residents at New Finlen. T Sterling and W L Murphy of Missoula guests at New Finlen. Mr and Mrs G McClure of Norris guests at Arizona. F W Garrett and George Bosanatz of Sheridan registered at Arizona. E A Gillis and A J McKay at Wirehall. Frank Reid of Twin Bridges visiting city. J H Trenerry of Virginia City at Arizona. Mrs Jens Bay and Mrs Matt Sorenson of Dillon at Butte. Paul B Lehelind of Red Lodge spent yesterday in Butte, guest of Thornton.
Col William Boyce Thompson, seized in London en route to South Africa, will go to his winter home in Arizona to recuperate from a stomach disorder. Thompson, once a Butte businessman with West Broadway ties, rose in mining finance after promoting a Mexican venture. He is the son of a former Butte mayor and gifted Thompson Park at Nine Mile Canyon.
Silver Bay County Treasurer James J. Brett releases a November financial report showing total receipts of $1,069,594.22 for county funds, with $539,744.82 added to county funds and $539,849.50 to trust and agency funds, while beginning balances stood at $502,283.75 and $1,215,876.37 overall.
Knights of Columbus hosting a New Year's Eve event at K of C hall for members and families. Program begins 7:30 PM in the main hall, dancing from 9:30 PM to 4:40 AM in the ballroom, lunch during intermission. Entertainment includes Janette Rich's Troubadours, Lois Sullivan, Mildred Jones, Mike Gowan, and the Rich Orchestra. Dr. W J Sullivan chairs the entertainment committee. Invitations required for entry.
The production features Barbara Brewell as a vivacious little Chinese girl in a love tale set to Charles George's score. With bright costumes, striking settings, and dazzling electrical effects, the show promises wholesome entertainment and a fluttering, lively chorus of romping dancers for three performances ending with a midnight New Year's Eve matinee.
City payroll of about $20,000 will be distributed to Warrants on December 31 as City Clerk Harrington advances pay day to help New Year celebrations. Normally pay runs on the 24th when the month begins on a holiday, but employees are urged to have funds for the New Year.
Federal Officer Holter, Chief Murphy, and Detectives White and Powell raided Barney Call’s home in the 200 block of Boardman Street seizing 11 gallons of liquor and a 50 gallon still. The liquor was destroyed except for evidence and the still was destroyed at the station. Barney Call was booked for operating a still and held on $500 bond.
In the wake of an industrial crisis, Denmark's textile iron and metal industries push for direct government assistance to stabilize production, preserve jobs, and support ongoing restructuring efforts across sectors.
Twenty one heirs who are first cousins of Terence Hughes share the estate per a supplemental account and final distribution petition filed in Silver Bow district court. Two cousins live in America, the rest in Ireland. Balance shown as 4238.46 to be distributed after taxes.
Eight alleged bootleggers failed to appear before Police Judge Shea, triggering forfeiture of $150 bonds each and adding $1,200 to the Butte city treasury. Those named include Chris Fagan, Nick Rosas, William Balabie, William Colling, Mrs. Rotar, Curley McFarland, Billie Binnier, and Jack Smith. Ray Adams, colored, faced a vagancy claim but was discharged after the arrest case. no weight behind charges.
William Harlan Dan Rosetta Tracy Gee and Harry L Mehrens faced federal charges over liquor law violations. Rosetta is already sentenced and to report to jail. Andrew Rakkos received 60 days and a $200 fine in absentia after illness claimed him at trial.
Marriage licenses were issued in Silver Bow county yesterday to Edward J. Oppy 26 and Mabel L. McGillivary 26 of Butte and to T C Willis 28 and Hazel M Powell 28 of Butte.
A retired commercial traveler from Penzance England died after a cat sank its teeth into his hand when frightened by a dog. The incident led to his death.
In Silver Bow county the inquest into the knife and gun deaths of Jose Gomez and Peter Torres is set for this afternoon. Coroner Holland will preside as Rivera a Mexican suspect remains jailed after stating Gomez attacked for 20 cents and Rivera fired in self defense. Residents say no relatives have claimed the bodies or offered funeral funds.
The Butte Chamber of Commerce voted to increase its board from 16 to 33 members at a West Broadway meeting. With President D J Charles absent, James K Hesler chaired as the vote carried unanimously to take effect next May, aiming for broader business representation and greater community services.
A copper case barometer was placed in front of Fred Young jewelry store on West Park street yesterday. It shows hourly temperatures and forecasts for tomorrow. The coldest period yesterday was 7 to 8 a m at 10 below, rising to 20 above near noon.
Funeral services for Adam Johnston were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at White's chapel with the Rev. C. I. Clifford officiating. Interment was in Mount Moriah cemetery.
Theodore Glogosky aged 65, an Austria-Hungary native who lived in Butte for 30 years and worked in mines, died yesterday after a long illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 am from the family home 121 South Atlantic Street to Sacred Heart Church, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, three daughters Kate Lepewitch Helen and two sons Michael and George.
Mrs Mildred McCarthy was buried yesterday from the family home at 1117 Utah avenue to St Josephs church where mass was said by Rev Mather Collopy and then to St Patrick cemetery for interment. She was well known in the city, born and raised there, with hundreds attending the funeral. Pallbearers included Pl Gagnon Alex Lovnelle M McBride P Mannox J McCarthy and G Ouellette.
Funeral services for George T. Smith a South Side druggist who died after a sudden heart attack were led by Rev. 8 VP Martin at the Masonic temple. Hundreds attended as Highland lodge 142 Knights Templars and the Clerks' union joined the tribute, with Masonic rites at Mount Moriah cemetery. Pallbearers included Buell Fletcher Ray Turner Frank Lenz and D W Mitchell.
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