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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1925
Page
8
Dillon February 24 The annual fire department dance at the city hall drew a full house with dancers in costumes and a balcony overflow. Howard Lloyd won best comic costume as a caveman. Charles Durning earned best man costume while Dolly Joyce dressed as an Egyptian princess won best ladies costume.
In Dillon on February 24 Judge H G Rodgers officiated at the marriage of Frank Stanic and Justina Inkret both of Butte. The ceremony occurred in the clerk of the court’s office with the couple traveling from Butte for the 11 o’clock rites and returning home this afternoon. The same judge yesterday presided over Willis H Spencer and Versaille Graven of Shelley Idaho in his chambers at the courthouse. They departed for their Idaho home after the ceremony.
The two act play The Windmills of Holland will be presented in Dillon at the Montana State Normal College auditorium this Friday and Saturday. The music department leads the production with help from the dramatics and dancing instructors. Tickets are selling. Friday is open to townspeople and Saturday to students.
Dillon residents recount a trip to Ashbo for the spatial dog derby. The group calls the event highly enjoyable and says this year’s Derby was more successful than ever. Delegates include H. J. McCaleb S. B. S. Careather Joe Newnes A. Potts James Jackpiel Ed Gleed Dr. F. M. Poiesete Frank Korn N. J. Birrer Redes F. Dart Carl Darnutser.
Dillon February 24 E B Howell a Butte attorney is a business visitor here. Orgy Smith of Grant is in Dillon for a period of time. Neck and little son are visiting friends in Dillon from Monida. Steeler vide a well known figure is a business visitor here. H Bennett of Virginia is in Dillon today. Lloyd spent yesterday in Dillon with friends. Aldemer of Grant is spending a couple of days in Dillon. Ley mining man of Apex is a visitor here today. Serney J A Poore of Butte attends to professional business in Dillon today. F P Tate is spending a couple of days here from his home at Mel-
In RD Haven England the death occurred recently of Sir Hu Prothero Thomas of Castlehall, a four-year leader who helped pare Milford Haven’s town debt by $1,350,000 and then freed the town from all tolls, saving the community thousands yearly.
Lorenz Heavlin of Sleeping Child passed through Hamilton on return from Missoula. J C Tretsven of Bozeman State College dairy department visited. Mrs M Jones of Lewistown visits friends and handles property interests. Mrs Charles J Carlstrom and daughter returned from Missoula. Mrs Howard C Dudley returns from Missoula weekend. Mrs Frank R Burns visited Garden City friends. A Hamilton Chamber banquet to promote progress set for March 6 in Knights of Pythias hall with E E Smith J J Dockery and W C Wells heading. A PTA meeting at the high school Monday evening drew good attendance led by Howard C Packer on district finances.
Percy F V Dodds of Helena visited Stevensville. Rube Dishman and wife returned to Missoula after visiting relatives. Charles Opley and family moved to John Higgins ranch south of town. Percy Pence returned to Ass Creek after farming last year. Grover McGraw of Philipsburg visits his son Jack at Keirns home. Father J P O Shea returned from Missoula after funeral services for Mrs. Whaley. Mrs. Borough returns from Roseburg Ore. Ben F Plummer family back from Butte after Wade’s wedding. George T Baggs returns from Helena where he spoke before the supreme court in a civil suit. Mr. and Mrs. J R Thill visit from Knowlton Wis.
Austrian coal miner Tony Vassar, 62, employed in Roundup mines, was struck by Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Train No. 18 about a mile west of Miles City. He died instantly after stepping onto the track as the train approached. his wife and three children live in Austria.
The 23,000 ton liner Aorangi becomes the first ship fitted with a ship's orchestra repeater enabling radio broadcasting to be heard throughout the vessel. It can be used for music lectures concerts or any event requiring simultaneous reception aboard.
Tokio reports a government retrenchment plan will dismiss 40,000 soldiers by May 1. Four divisions are abolished, chosen mainly for economic impact in their regions.
Mrs. Fannie White of 678 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn New York describes five years of sick headaches and loss of appetite from faulty intestinal elimination. A few days of Carter's Little Liver Pills brought relief and revived her interest in meals.
An Eastern Druggist story extols Joint-Ease as a remarkable remedy for stiff inflamed joints across ankles knees hips elbows shoulders fingers and spine. The maker claims rapid absorption in one minute of rubbing and asserts swelling and pain vanish with no wasted time while urging readers to ask local druggists about the product.
Deer Lodge Kiwanis met at the Hotel with Maurice Dietrich acting as chairman in Keeley’s absence. Jean Bowen presided at the piano Pat Keeley led singing. Guy Stambaugh described a trip to Southern California and Mexico. The group discussed a home products show and formed a committee led by A J Luedeman to arrange it. The club will again supply judges and clerks for March city elections.
In Deer Lodge on Feb 24 friends gathered at the Beck family home to honor Lars Beck a prominent valley rancher Elder George Johnson Sr led the service Pallbearers included F Pierson Max Kramer Peter Johnson Ben Goldie Dan Tewey and Ed Lowery Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery Funeral services for Mrs Roy Garbelcie followed at the family home on Fourth Street with Rev F C Phelps officiating Only immediate family attended Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery
Bonner Lumber Company bowlers and the Rotary faced off at Harrison alleys on Monday evening. Rotary won two of three games. Hertz of Bonner Lumber scored 611 series while Seifert of Rotary led with a 57 percent mark. Scores follow.
Deer Lodge notes list visitors and locals: Dr R W Getty and daughter Mary of Galen hosted Shriners party. Dick Boyle of Avery Idaho and Carl Keifert Rus sel Marchini of Anaconda visited. Edna OConnor of Galen and Jack Curry of Anaconda attended Shrine dance. Mooseheart ladies met at Labor temple. numerous business visits cited including H R Wright in Butte and C G Harris in Deer Lodge. Kiwanis members attended anniversary dinner in Butte. many locals named as visiting or transacting business.
The first Japanese embassy to the United States in 1860 is translated into English by Dr. Herbert H. Gowen with a Japanese student. It recounts the commissioners' embarrassment at dining with women and nearly drinking from finger bowls in what was called a savage country. It notes Lewis Case, secretary of state, failed to serve tea on first meeting, seen as lack of courtesy.
Anaconda High School conducts Good English Week with a tag day to flag English errors. About 160 of 494 students were marked for mistakes in verb forms pronoun case and subject verb agreement, with girls showing more careful usage. A follow up tag day will target further errors. 10 students with clean records will compete in a good English contest and win money awards from the Anaconda Woman's Club. A play Jemmy Slang directed by Miss Fannie Brayton will be performed Friday afternoon in the school auditorium.
Anaconda temperatures fell to 26 as Monday’s blizzard hit around 7 am and lasted several hours. A high wind swept the city all day, and by 6 pm the temperature stood at 42 with a high of 43 observed by Observer Frank Kennedy.
The Silha Cubs of Anaconda, a leading independent basketball team, contend for state championships after a strong season. They won the 1923 state title and were runners-up in 1924, aiming for top honors in 1925 with a scheduled game against Anaconda high school. Also noted is the trend that nearly one third of vessels launched now carry oil burners.
Thirty five persons enrolled in a salesmanship efficiency course at the high school auditorium led by C P Brewer of the University of Montana. Invitations will be sent to residents Thursday as the third and fourth lectures approach, with repeats of the first two lectures next week for late enrollees.
The annual meeting of the Anaconda Rifle and Pistol Club will be held in the city hall council chambers at 7 15 this evening. Members must attend to elect two officers and prepare for gallery matches and spring target practice. New Army judge advocate general rulings will be read and supply lists provided for outdoor range needs.
Nello Ungaretti Ernest Cardinal and Albert Hout were arrested on a warrant signed by Ed Quinn in Justice Pringle s court on charges of erand larceny. The complaint says Quinn, a stranger to Anaconda, was robbed of 600 dollars on February 16 in the eastern part of the city. A preliminary hearing is set this week in Justice Pringle s court.
Walter Keeley, once a Clark's pennant winner in the Mines league last season, arrived in Anaconda yesterday and may wear an Anode uniform this spring. He spent the winter in California and will likely compete at shortstop for the Clarks Keslerton.
Addie Murphy, colored, jailed after alleged attempt to defraud Red Top Taxi and Intermountain Telephone of $1.75 each. She was fined for taxi nonpayment, refused to pay, and remains in custody as a second charge awaits hearing.
Helen O Neil files for annulment of her marriage to David O Neil in Butte alleging she was still legally married to James Kiley when she wed O Neil on October 11 1924. She gives first marriage date as April 4 1924 and says she used the name Alice Rankin while Kiley used James Brennan.
A candidate for England’s parliament risks a fine and forfeiture of seat if they vote before taking the oath. The rule targets any MP elected but not yet sworn in, emphasizing constitutional procedure and legislative integrity.
A Rinard Ohio writer endorses San Cura Ointment noting rapid pain relief and quick healing for an arm scald. The ad touts the product as marvelous with a money back plan and lists uses from itching to sunburn and gives prices 35c and 65c per jar. It also promotes Ban Cura Soap for skin protection and mentions City Drug Store.
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