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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1920

Page

10

Arguments Heard On Primary Petition In Helena

In Helena on Feb 28 the fourt heard arguments in the William L. Gleason petition seeking to force the secretary of state to order a county primary election in April. Attorney Gunn argued petitions are insufficient under law. Woody countered that 15 percent of vote cast across 26 counties suffices to refer and make the primary operative.

Helena Soclated William L. Gleason Helena Tt Taly M.S. Gunn Gleason Fr Woody St Ford Procerner Stewart Gunn Woody

Carbon County Plans New Road Project Report

A proposed road in Carbon County aims to connect westward for tourism plus irrigation potential. Residents petitioned officials to cover half the cost, with about $20,000 cited as the town considers funding and access to timber land.

Northwest Theater Company forms to control four local halls

Announcement from Missoula on February 28 reveals a new exhibitors' group named Northwest Theater Company. It seeks control of four local playhouses and five others in Northern Idaho towns. W. A. Simons of Wallace Idaho will be president. Henry Turner from Missoula to lead theaters in Mullan Kellogg and Wallace. Incorporators include Simons Turner Vorbis Ang Sine Toward Toole Smead Moe and James A. Walsh.

Missoula Northwest Theater Company Idaho W. A Simons Wallace Henry Turner Mis Mullan Kellogg Sinons Turner Hugh, Vorbis Fred I. Ang Sine Toward Toole W. 11 Smead Iisoula Moe Tames A. Walsh Internal Revenue Ai Helena

Society of Equity Mes Committees Meeting Adjourned

The Feb suite meeting of the American Society Sauity adjourned after several days. Officers elected to the board of directors include W.M. Burlingame Great Falls AG Dyer Denton vice president H Folkstd Wilmington Falls. Other board members listed: Tintinger Cay rer Hamilton N Wankel Dooley and L B Brady Catan.

Great Valus American Society Sauity Association W.M. Burlingame Great Falls AG. Dyer Denton Mington Carge Tintinger Cay Rer Hamilton N. Wankel Dooley L. B. Brady Catan

Livingston Plant of Finck Company Destroyed by Fire

Fire gutted the Livingston branch of the W. M. Finck overall factory. Building stock and machinery damage is estimated at about 100,000 dollars, insured. Seventy workers were employed at the plant. Cause of the fire is not yet determined.

Livingston W. M. Finck Overall

Dillon News Briefs On Local Fund Drive And College Basketball

The Dillon editor reports a Young Woman's Christian Association drive starting today for a week with Miss Jed Bishop in charge. Funds from residences and businesses are being sought amid a local effort. The annual normal college basketball tournament concluded with the senior class defeating the juniors to win the pennant. Seniors led 1.000 percentage, juniors second, specials last. A loving cup made from a milk pail was carried through residence halls to celebrate. Separate notes mention upcoming street real estate activity and a sequence of events over several days.

Government store to open in March for surplus army clothing

Announcement from Postmaster Atias indicates a government store will open in early March to dispose of surplus army clothing with a limited initial shipment. Grace Fey, daughter of Lemke of Melena and wife of Xribur Rey of Golasutte, a noted sheepman, died here today leaving a husband and five children. funeral Tuesday afternoon.

Billings U. Sen T. C. Atias Tase Ease Ommerine Grace Fey Lemke Melena Xribur X Rey Golasutte

Extend Forest Telegraph Lines in District No 1

Missoula officials announce 200 miles of telephone wire will be installed in district No 1 during summer. District Engineer J I Adams returned from Ogden Utah and will tour Washington DC for radio equipment. Forester Glenn A reports elk herds north of the Yellowstone in fair condition and two weeks remain critical for the herds.

Missoula

Claims Father Abused Teen Leads to Arrest in Billings

A 16 year old girl Jeanette Gritin disappeared last Sunday and later told friends she was abused by her father. He was arrested after authorities reviewed the tale she told and the alleged three year pattern of threats and bodily harm.

Billings Jeanette Gritin Sis Friends Jin Grin

Melrose News Briefs Delays and Family Visits

Mrs Kate Hammond hosts, visits from Butte relatives include JM Nettle and Lucy. Mr and Mrs Roe Dutch travel to Butte for a few days. Mr and Mrs David Jones depart for Pocatello to visit son Will. Viola McMurrin and grandmother return from Woodin to hospital progress for Mrs J A McMurrin. Jane Evans and two judges review school essay contest. Gladys Boeten wins and advances to Spokane. Todd couple ride to Butte on Thursday afternoon.

Kate Hammond Butte Ne Evans Evans Ranch JM. Nettle Lucy Nels Atkinson Roe Dutch David Jones Pocatello Wil! Jones Viola “McMurrin Bighorn Woodin J. A. McMurrin McMurrin Murray Hospital Jane Evans Gardiner John Reid Henett United Statiss Gladys Boetember Spokane Mc Fone George ‘Todd

Largest real estate sale in Madison county history

The February transaction in Twin Bridges involved the G White estate holdings, 285-foot frontage on 6 and 7, including a two story brick dwelling and store buildings. Bert G Paige, merchant since 1904, bought from George M White as administrator. heirs George Lockett and Irving White participate. White’s general store ties to the family’s 1880 business legacy. A new business block is planned at the site. E J Ouldis of the Balkins company of Butte visited Friday.

Madison County G. [White Haser Bert G. Paige George M.white G. F. White Institut

School Bond Vote Planned for April in Billings

The Billings school board agreed to place a 600000 bond issue before voters on April 6 to fund expanded high school facilities despite protests from resident organizations. Opponents say the amount is too large.

Billings

Council Confronts Bond Issues and Warrants Controversy

City council confrontation centers on warrants totaling 679000 with 365 and 679 thousand discussed. Alderman Hardcastle leads demand for legal review of calling warrants while a three alderman committee probes legality. Murphy named to vacancy, police committee backs no welfare worker appointment with one dissent. Treasurer Strasburger proposes sinking fund increase and park levy cut to start tax collection in March.

Alderman Hardcastle Herman Straburger Thfnt Hess Mike Murphy Wil Son John W. Murphy Murphy John Callow Strasburger

Clarence Jones Dies at Black Rock Mill Tragedy

Clarence Jones lost his life at Black Rock Mill after a fall into a bin and suffocation while his companions attempted rescue. Coroner Holland ruled the death an accident after investigation. Jones, age claimed to be survived by three children and his parents on Watt Street. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Clarence Holland Jones Heix Watt

Firemen Seek Pay Rise From City Council

The Me fighters union known as The Firemen asked the city council for a wage increase claiming stalled pay. Attorneys for Leonard contested motions and a patrol program was referenced by district court order amid back pay concerns from June.

Me Fighters” Union Fearon Leonard District Court Mied Council

Pioneer Alvin Hodson Dies in Cascade County

Pioneer Alvin Hodson, a longtime Chestnut Valley resident, died at 81. He settled the ranch in 1871 and was survived by his widow and five Cascade County children. In Great Falls and Livingston, Phillips pleaded guilty to falsifying a wheat waybill in federal court, with a judge assigning a $100 fine or county jail. Cascade Falls city council approved selling aging collection equipment for 1438.40 to Mons Disposal, with retained items specified and bidders to advertise.

Great Falls Feb Hodson Eand Chestnut Valley Mons Age Collection

Hines Talks Labor Board Role and Wage Standards

Hines urges rapid setup of the bipartisan labor board under the railroad act. He argues the board will set just wages, consider cost of living and training, and help ease railroad labor tensions while avoiding prejudices against labor. He emphasizes public representatives must be fair to labor and support reasonable operating taxes.

Libor Labor Board Tabor Board Hines Wilson Matisty

False English heat fall case in U S district court plea

A defendant pleads guilty in a U S district court to falsifying a waybill on a carload of meat. The case, part of several suner docket items, was reported from Livingston. Court today sets sentencing for the guilty plea.

Phillipa Livingston United

Drops of magic Freezone purports painless corn removal

Advertisement touts Freezone, a Cincinnati discovery, as a painless corn remover. It promises quick relief with a few drops that stop hurting and let the corn be lifted away with the fingers. The bottle costs only a few cents and is available from druggists.

Cincinnati

Barber Offers Home Gray Hair Remedy Originating in New York Cy

An elderly barber named UK O'Brien describes a simple at home solution to mask gray hair. He recommends dissolving Orlex powder with water then combing it through the hair to achieve a temporary dark shade. The remedy promises a safe, non sticky result that lasts and does not stain the scalp.

O'Brien New York Cy Ran Sater

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