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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1916
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Papee Cold Compound as fast relief for stuffed sinuses sneezing and fever. It promises two hour dosing to three doses, noting relief of headache sore throat and nasal discharge at material cost of 26 cents.
Five Butte lodges of 644 Fellows to hold a joint installation next Thursday at Enterprise hall Front street Helena Grand Master J E Parker to oversee ceremonies Past Master W H Goodland of Butte assists Banquet and talks follow Officers listed for Fidelity Olive Branch Enterprise and more, with details on guardians and trustees and a final social at the Holland rink Join the crowds.
The city unveils a two week old incinerator near the viaduct that consumes forty tons of garbage daily and replaces the dump. Mayor Lane and officials praise its efficiency while clarifying waste sorting rules. Twenty teams will haul refuse through winter with a spring cleanup to broaden the city’s beauty movement.
Several hundred Montanans plan to spend winter in California aboard the fourth annual Montana Special train from Butte to Los Angeles. The Oregon Short Line route will run Jan 24 with a Salt Lake stopover, featuring electric-lighted Pullmans and dining cars. Rates are low with return by April 1, and reservations are urged through the Butte office.
In Bennett block Lukach claimed a roomer Joseph Lukach exited as he entered and soon after a purse with about 30 dollars vanished. He was arraigned by Acting Judge Doran in police court, pleaded not guilty, found guilty, and sentenced to 30 days in county jail. The empty purse was later found in the wash room. Lukach had near the same amount in his pocket when arrested.
Dr. Dan Donohue and Dr. C v N ordered Joe Joy committed to the insane asylum at Warm Springs as an incompetent. The 48 year old Irish native, a mine watchman, claimed nearly a thousand dollars in cash for his keep. If not found, his care would be at public expense. Public installation notices follow for Woodcraft and Woodmen groups in January at K of P hall.
The Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway offers a round trip fare of 1. Tickets go on sale December 20 and January 1, 1917, valid for return through January 2, 1917.
Frank A. Fiscus was granted a divorce from Amelia Fiscus in Butte court. He testified she repeatedly left home for weeks, refused to accompany him for a Seattle sewer contract, and did not respond to letters. He recalled an earlier incident when she cut him with a razor while he slept.
A sheriff's sale offers a chance to start a thirst parlor with the stock of a woman. Constable John Bonner notes the items include twelve ginger ale bottles, fourteen mineral waters, eleven pints of Schlitz, twenty four pints of Pomerine, ten Iron brew bottles, five Krapesule, ten soda waters, one half bottle bitters, one Prunalk brandy, one half Neclehen brandy, one Peychard bottle, one coraial bottle, one Scotch whisky, and nineteen demijohns.
Matthew Flood of 360 East Broadway received notice of his brother Thomas Flood a soldier killed in France while serving with the Tenth battalion Scottish Fines. The War Office advised on the disposition of his property as part of the settlement of estates of soldiers in being.
On the eve of retirement John J. Foley hosted a farewell lunch in the record room as Jrudges gathered. Deputy Metzner surprised him with a gold watch and chain from County Attorney Matt Canning’s office, and deputies presented a silver electric coffee urn. The event showcased regard from colleagues and a promise of another reunion next summer.
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