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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
7
A snapshot of Butte items including rent pianos from Orton Bros and sale offerings at the P. O. News Stand. Notices of car licensing, local deaths, marriages, a miner's death at Butte hospital, upcoming lodging and meals, a church meeting, and a divorce in Judge Lamb's court. Also items on weather, a funeral, and Valentines at the P. O. News Stand.
Lieutenant Governor McDowell spoke to Butte Business College students about business education and a proposed federal irrigation measure. He recounted a Washington trip with 40 colleagues to seek a 259.6 million dollar appropriation to finish Western reclamation projects, noting strong Western support and 7,000,000 acres of desert land in Montana could become premier farmland with adequate water.
Government apparel and supplies arriving from Billings will be shown today at stall 114 Bosko building city market. Blankets $3 to $6 underwear 50c to $1 shoes $3 hip boots $5.25 arctics $2.25 gloves socks and more. Cash with orders. merchants may receive discounts. sale efforts extend to Helena next.
City Health Officer Dr. KE. R. Grigg reported that influenza showed no marked increase. Twenty four new cases were quarantined and nine recovered were released with no deaths. Physicians noted mild cases, attributing spread to current cold and grip conditions and expected improvement if daily cases stay under fourteen.
Preparatory to inaugurating a campaign for 100000 Irish liberty bonds allotted to Montana a bond drive committee and field workers will meet in Judge Lynch's courtroom this evening. Plans for the drive opening Feb 12 will be laid before the campaign chairman. Offiers in Butte include John J Cuaplis chairman J J Harrington treasurer and Mrs M Lenahan secretary. A large soliciting committee has been appointed and reports indicate strong national success with New York City surpassing its quota and a monster opening meeting. Lincoln Day Feb 12 will inaugurate the movement in Butte with a public mass meeting to follow and speakers expected including Lindsay Crawford.
More than 350 dollars in prizes have been donated by banks firms and individuals for the citywide army essay contest to be held in Butte schools on February 20 Sergeant Hermann of the local recruiting office leads efforts and is pleased with business and citizen support The prizes include a native copper cup three silver cups four gold medals two lockets a signet ring cuff links fishing rods pictures and various articles
The Butte and Superior company faces a nuisance complaint in Justice Wilkinson's court for allowing mine tailings to flow into Silver Bow creek. W. J. Walsh, M. J. Dwyer, and other Harrison avenue residents testify that tailings have increased in the creek, risking a raised bed and spring overflows.
Regular Friday evening services at Temple B'nai Israel begin at 8 o'clock. Sermon will address topics of current religious interest.
Thomas W Scott, 26 months old, son of Dr M J Scott of Butte, becomes the youngest flyer in Inland Empire Aero Training’s plane ride. He and his father completed a 15 minute flight amid light winds, with the youngster joyfully exclaiming good ride. A midair gust caused a brief scare as the craft dipped slightly.
The Montana Disposal company will haul garbage on a fixed day using 19 wagons two large trucks and other gear bought from the city to fulfill the contract awarded to J H Kelly on February 20 City officials completed arrangements for part of the equipment transfer and Jake Oliver the streets superintendent began sorting gear with some to be retained for street work A council committee will set sale prices for city equipment later this week
After two days of trial a jury found in favor of plaintiff Lillian Johnson against H. L. Wilson and Alice Wilson, awarding $1500 for alleged false imprisonment. Johnson, a maid at the Tait hotel, was arrested for grand larceny at their instigation. Attorney Henry Levinski represented the plaintiff with Matthew J. Canning for the defendants.
Undertakers and the Quinn McCarthy family thank friends and neighbors for kindness during his illness and after his death. They acknowledge sympathy and floral offerings from Mrs. Quinn McCarthy and Family.
The renm of the late T W Bowen, aged 51, are at White's parlors. Funeral announcements will not be made but relatives are heard from.
Sam R. White Funeral Director and Embalmer listed at 129 South Main Street with phone number 511.
The funeral of Dan Dan Mayetich will be held at Danes and Bilboa funeral chapel on Monday morning at a specified time, proceeding to Sacred Heart church for mass, with interment at Holy Cross cemetery.
Daniels and Bilboa advertise funeral services from 25 East Mark Street Butte with residence phone 4317W and office phone 356 offering auto equipment services as part of their offerings.
Mr and Mrs Bruck Smith report Eugene Crantill aged 49 died last evening at the family residence 1516 Warren Avenue. The body was removed to Richards parlors. Funeral arrangements to be announced in later papers. The family also express gratitude for sympathy shown during illness and burial of their little daughter Adele Grace, thanking Say Mama Groeneveld and those who sent flowers.
Joseph Richards Inc funeral directors and embalmers announces Warrington Richards as president and manager and George T Wade as secretary and treasurer. Located at 15 19 South Montana Street with phone 307 for inquiries.
The funeral of Mary Teresa beloved wife of Patrick Fewer will be held today at the family home 1699 Grand Avenue at o'clock proceeding to St Josephs Church for a solemn high mass at 9 30 Interment will follow in Holy Cross cemetery.
Daly Shea Company at 71 E Park uses the phone listed for funeral services and embalming. Local obituaries and notices are handled by this firm, serving the community with arrangements and memorial guidance.
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