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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
3
Dr. George H. Stephenson city meat inspector argues boycotting eggs to cut prices hurts market. He cites winter egg scarcity and farm losses, citing Washington State College data showing low margins for pullets and labor costs, noting war prices harmed poultrymen nationwide.
Charles Handy sues the Butte Electric Railway for 31000 claiming injuries after his foot snagged on a street car step and he was dragged. The case began in Judge Lamb's department with jury selection predominating the session. Attorneys J J McCaffery and Guy Tyler represent Handy. Peter Breen and Fred Furman defend for the railway.
It was announced at the 7.2 O C A last night that W. E. Maddock, superintendent of Butte public schools, will lead a new public speaking class. The program aims to help men improve their speaking effectiveness, with Maddock noted as a strong and quick-thinking speaker admired by YMCA officials.
Harry Wright, charged with vagrancy, was discharged from custody yesterday by Magistrate H J Grimes after he provided the correct name of the treating physician. He first named a different doctor who denied knowing him, then admitted the error. Police located the proper physician and concluded their investigation.
Funeral services for Mrs Henrietta Robert were held yesterday afternoon from her home at 521 North Excelsior Avenue. Rev C F Chapman officiated with Mrs Paul Bailor and Mrs Gray, accompanied by Miss Walker, singing hymns. Interment followed at Mount Moriah cemetery. Pallbearers were R W Place, Peter McVeigh, Jed Rowe, George Bennett, Felix Hughes and George Lentz.
A city report shows 1919 building permits totaled 654 445 dollars, with most work completed, up from 518 950 dollars in 1918. June 1919 was the peak month at 125 643 dollars, while February was the slowest at 16 026 dollars amid labor uncertainties.
Bek Mosby editor of the Montana News Bulletin predicts state college enrollment may reach 11 500 next fall. He cites rising interest in Montana higher learning and booster efforts by Butte alumni for the Greater University of Montana. Mosby notes the School of Mines joining athletic programs boosts statewide education pride and university officials applaud it. He funds his work through journalism studies while serving as publicity director.
Mr and Mrs Clara Bartzen and daughter Mrs K R Grigg leave last night for a lengthy coast journey lasting several months They will stop in Salt Lake City en route and visit San Diego San Francisco Portland and Seattle with brief stays at intermediate points.
A postal bulletin to the Butte postoffice announces a new semi weekly Star mail service from Zurich to Wood Coulee effective Jan 13. The Andes postoffice site in Richland county has moved and Samuel M Andes is appointed postmaster there.
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