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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1917
Page
5
Butte residents fill cafes, saloons, streets, and jails with festive cheer as 1917 arrives. Watch night services in churches echo thanks for blessings and hopes for the coming year while crowds toast with champagne and Moselle.
A brief seasonal greeting wishing happiness prosperity and unqualified success in the coming year.
Leys operates as a jeweler and optometrist at 20 North Main Street, offering services likely spanning jewelry sales and eye care. The note presents a single business address without further details on hours or services.
A cluttered list shows visitors and residents in Butte from Anaconda Missoula Helena and surrounding towns. Names include W B Kane, J B Bell, A J Costello, L L Benepe, R Feach, James F. Robinson, E W Lane, H H Toomy, Panich, M C Young, W C Hodges, J W Conley, R Miller, W Lovely, T R Pickard, J A Morrow, G R Brown, A Montgomery, W J Smith, E J Cummins, John Nelson and wife, C A Rankin and wife, A H Young, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Marlow, Mr. and Mrs. L C Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. P M Lunney, Mr. and Mrs. B F Rooney, George La Blanche, and others. Also notes births, savings deposits, business trips, library ads, and New Year festivities.
Two telephones were installed in the police chief's office to speed emergency calls. One line is 805 and the other is 2305. Residents reported busy signals when dialing 308. The chief said the new lines will help, and if both are busy, dial 306 to notify police.
The Philadelphia mint produced 238 million domestic coins in 1916 valued at 9.34 million dollars, with unprecedented demand for dimes nickels and pennies. A large number of coins, including gold silver and nickel, were minted for Central and South American governments. Walter Luoma, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Hiska Luoma, died at home and funeral details will follow.
A Harris Bros saloon robbery unfolds as bandits occupy the room for nearly half an hour, break bottles, seize the bartender by a gun, and threaten death unless the door is unlocked within sixty seconds. Police nearby thwart a second hold-up. bartender Joe Thomas and watchman Ernest Clements recount the chaos and multiple past robberies linked to the suspects.
Society folks attend a reception and ball with several selections. Miss Marie A. is mentioned among guests as part of the event spread and social highlights.
Hotel registers reveal a spike of Butte visitors last night surpassing Helena and other cities. Guests began arriving at 6 pm, with cocktails and toasts during a dry Montana period. Some patrons reserved rooms in advance, while others departed after evening revelry in local cafes.
Meaderville churchgoers will gather each night this week at Unity Methodist Episcopal Church for an hour of devotion as part of the week of prayer. The schedule features pastors from local churches: tonight Rev Charles A Cook, First Baptist. Tuesday Rev A Rexroad, Lowell Avenue Methodist. Wednesday Rev Walter M Jordan, Shortridge Memorial. Thursday Rev Lawrence A Winson, People’s Church. Friday Rev E J Groeneveld, First Presbyterian. Services begin at 7:20 with special music.
Chief Murphy and Captain O'Donnell arrested Tom Stasi in South Colorado street, linking him to a trio that robbed Harris Brothers saloon at 801 East Mercury. Matson identified Stasi as a robber. evidence found included revolver, whiskey bottles, and a phone. Prosecution cites prison past and ongoing search for other suspects.
Anthony McBride, justice of the peace in South Butte, retires tomorrow morning after nine months in office during which he handled cases and 918 civil matters. Joseph C. Mitchell becomes the new justice, office at 9800 East Front. McBride was the sole Democrat in the county defeated in a strong Republican district by a narrow margin. The report also notes Empress theater performances and local notices including Eagles meeting and skating at the Holland rink.
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