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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1917
Page
2
Heated Montana board meeting in Helena debated whether M L Dean state horticultural inspector should keep his post amid charges of bias and high handed conduct. Executive session in the governor’s private office followed as members debated removal procedures and appointments.
Helena January 12 Philip Chevallier arrived 18 years ago with $2.50 and no English. He now owns about 25,000 acres of farming and grazing land and has purchased the Joseph Raymond Ranch of 3,000 acres on the Silver Toad. He began by buying 100 oven and running Raymond sheep, later building one of Montana’s premier sheep ranches.
Helena January 13 Despite no provision in the compensation law McGillivray with eye sight described as present will gradually lose it and become stone blind Anaconda Copper company agrees to settlement on tonal blindness basis McGillivray to receive 2050 plus 700 advanced for East consultation approved by the state industrial board
An old newspaper insert promotes Gets-It as the sole corn remover that shrivels and loosens corn instantly without cutting or bleeding. It claims pain relief and no need for potions or bandages, selling at 25 cents or by mail from Lawrence & Co in Chicago and advertised in several drugstores.
J H Porter of Musselehelt county Anti Saloon League issues open letter opposing pushing the new prohibition law earlier than January 1 1919. He challenges leaders to honor the people’s will and warns liquor interests seek to delay enforcement. He recalls debates, notes support from some drinkers, and urges a clear test: can prohibition work if given time.
Bozeman January 18. At Chancellor Elliott's suggestion Dean Herrick and Miss Mignon Quan have written a play titled The Guide Post. Produced February 1 at the Bozeman opera house, the cast includes 11 principals and numerous supporting roles. The drama aims to highlight rural education and entertain farmers during their week of instruction with complimentary tickets for all registrants. The production may tour Montana afterward to emphasize education in rural life.
E V Dunne of Billings sues in the supreme court to remove Mrs A P Smith from the Helena assessor's office. Smith filled the unexpired term of her husband who died Dec 3 after re-election. Dispute centers on appointive vacancy versus election of a successor and timing of proceedings to affect the 1917 appraisal.
Miss Rankin congresswoman elect from Montana left for the East tonight and will speak March 2 before the women of the East at Carnegie Hall New York. Keedick of New York traveled to Montana to arrange the Montana lecture engagement.
inspector H W Cook of Miles City has been appointed to the post of inspector of weights and measures in district eleven covering eastern Montana with Helena as the event center and Jan 18 noted.
The Bozeman Chamber of Commerce organized by J A Harader adopts a modern bureau and budget system and is led by Gallatin county business leaders with secretary J A Marader guiding activities. Bylaws name 7 B Story as president, a Montana business figure with stakes in several firms and local banks.
Keen interest shown by local businessmen in club activities and the city board of trustees with 15 prominent members. Five well equipped bureaus exist and one meets nearly every evening. The group adopts the motto a square deal for everybody.
Helena June 13 It is expected that 11 of the 15 persons indicted in the Northwestern Trustee case will face trial when the case opens Monday Odell Mel Connell attorney for Alderson Rae and others has withdrawn due to business requiring travel to New York Galen Mettler will represent Gerson and Rae D M Kelly and Jesse B Roote of Butte and Ho Smith of Helena will represent Sidebotham In all there will be 14 attorneys in the case an average of accidents in Irania Industries was 810 for the first eight months of this year
Montana county attorney Frank Hunter of Custer County asks Attorney General Ford to withdraw or enforce the order abolishing Miles City restricted districts. Ford says no exception will be made and will focus on Miles City. Hunter argues the district is morally degraded and urges strengthening police, but acknowledges public sentiment opposes closing the district. He implies a red light district may be a public necessity for now.
Roundup reports over 400 school aged residents moved into Musselshell County since the last apportionment. One district now runs three schools in rented farm buildings, with 116 to 118 buildings and 160 teachers, up 30 from last year, as crowding and space shortages press districts nationwide.
Five sections south of Klein were sold by the Northern Pacific railroad to the Republic Coal company for under five thousand dollars. The coal bearing land is thought to be acquired to extend workings at Klein. A bill in Congress would authorize the interior secretary to sell an additional 2000 acres of coal land to the Republic company.
Helena January 1. The legislature adjourned yesterday and returns Monday. Committees meet but lobbies and streets lack excitement. Many members are at home during the recess.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia tablets as a reliable remedy for indigestion. It promises quick relief from sour rising, gas, and bloating and offers a free trial package by mail order, claiming to digest food and restore comfort.
Portia the defendant faces indictment but defends with humor and facts as Bow club hosts a law school evening. Judge Denny and Bart Blodgett preside while talks by Dr. Wittenberg and John Emigh mix with light banter and tests, naming graduates like Al G. Shone and Frank Sullivan.
Logan on January 18 reports Yardmaster C D Driscoll back to hospital for arm treatment. Trainmaster D A MacMillan covers Logan yard until a new night yardmaster arrives. Also noted are hog shipments by Jess Parish to Butte, Elks dance in Bozeman, and staff changes at the Northern Pacific depot including hostler George Orie and manager shifts involving Gladys Bryan and Mrs Olive Van Epps with Dille Lesser acting manager. Local edits record J A Montague leaving Logan for Bozeman to file homestead papers.
Round 13 The third and an isselshel County Poultry and Pot Stock association will be held on Feb 15 16 and 17 with EM Quay of La Porte Ind is judge Premium lists are being prepared and will be sent to all poultry fanciers in the state A large number of cash prizes are offered and it is believed there will be many contestants
Last year several pens from Wyoming and Washington competed with local exhibits.
Great Falls Jan 13 Cash has been received by the Montana Chamber of Commerce committee for 102 costumes for the Montana Prosperity Special for the St Paul outdoor sports carnival. At least 130 and likely 150 will be in costume with nine special coaches. Lewistown and Glendive contributions boosted the group, while a proclamation urged supporters to join before Monday night.
Helena Jan 19 The State Bar association in an adjourned meeting approved a bill to raise the number of Supreme Court judges from three to five The association also endorsed a proposed license tax of 10 for all practicing lawyers to fund the judiciary and bar activities
Helena Jan 13 The Milwaukee railroad pleaded guilty in federal court to fifteen violations of the hours of service act. Judge G M Bourquin imposed a fine of one hundred dollars.
Roundup notes a growing bobcat industry in the Bull mountains with pelts valued at 2.50 to 4 dollars each. Shipments go to eastern fur houses. Also, Mary R. Burke confirmed as postmistress at Sco-Dey Montana.
Washington January 18 Postoffice Department recommendations for a tone system higher postal rates penny postage on local deliveries and curtailment of the pneumatic tube mail service in cities were eliminated by the House as a committee of the whole. The postoffice bill carrying 22 million dollars was completed today and leaders expect passage next Tuesday.
Paola Kansas January 12 Coroner P W Robinson freed L T Speelman and his son Lloyd after arrest for refusing to testify in the inquiry into the death of Speelman’s wife. The investigation will resume Monday with their testimony. The body of Mrs Speelman was found in a barn near her wounded 14 year old daughter Hazel. A murder warrant has been issued for Hazel who was reported growing weaker today by physicians.
Funeral services for George Thompson editor and publisher of the St Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press were held privately at Summit avenue residence with interment in Forest cemetery. Heads of Dispatch and Pioneer Press departments served as pallbearers. Mrs Frank Gribble of 84 Montgomery avenue lies hospitalized at Murray's for an operation.
About 400 inhabitants of Butte’s million-dollar restricted district left the area under an order backed by County Attorney Jackson and Attorney General Ford. Moving vans loaded valuables and many rooms emptied while police enforced the evacuation. Some residents found other lodgings or stayed in cribs for a final night as the district’s flamboyance faded and the last lights dimmed.
Arthur Burkhard, employed at a Butte mine, wed Miss Margaret Hanley of 19 North Oklahoma Street at 9 o'clock last night in St Josephs church. Rev Father McCormick performed the ceremony. The couple left by train for the East after the service, with Miss Marie Ruffatto as bridesmaid and Sam Stanbury as best man.
An unnamed surgeon at the hospital underwent a careel operation yesterday morning. Reports say the patient, Dr AH Lilley of Butts, is receiving post operative care as the night shift continues.
P A Slettendale presented Solheim lodge No 20 Daughters of Norway with an oil painting, a gift lodge members are proud of. Slettendale, a miner near Elliston, was not present to hear thanks in person. Notice to Woodmen dues urged for Copper Camp No 797 at room 518 Phoenix Building Butte dated Jan 13 1947 by M J Murphy Consul Commander.
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