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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
4
Billings launches a major cleanup under abatement authority with raids and warrants. Sheriff seals three premises Arcade pool hall on Twenty seventh Street and Billings Pastime cigar store on Montana Avenue. Several suspects fled city as district judge orders action against property owners.
An ad notes war era opportunities for women require youthful appearance and offers Q ban Hair Color Restorer to restore natural color and gloss. The product claims to avoid staining, washing out, or interfering with waves, removes dandruff, promotes healthy hair, and is easy to apply. Sold by druggists with money back guarantee at 15 cents.
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment as the biggest selling liniment, offering prompt relief for Lum bago, Sciatica, Neuralgia, muscle soreness, joint stiffness, and many external pains. It claims cleanliness, soothing effect, economy, and no skin stain with generous bottle sizes at all druggists.
The report notes Hans Hanson’s $750 cash bail bond forfeited while he remains at large. Whisperings Jones and George Vogle were arraigned in district court. both pleaded guilty and received $255 fines and 90 day county jail terms.
Kent Erwin and John Write, Montana State College aviators, received telegrams to catch a westbound train to Berkeley for weeks of training. Mrs. Fred J. Powers named superintendent of women’s work for Gallatin-Madison Red Cross, replacing Mrs. Arnett who moved to Washington. Robert P. Chisholm resigns from Warren Construction to run Trident’s commissary and train a band. Bozeman residents mourn Mr. Wessels after a car wreck near Spokane. his death follows his and Mrs. Wessels’ noted work in decorative arts for the Panama-Pacific Exposition and Washington state projects.
Martin Hayes operates for appendicitis at St Joseph hospital. Several residents visit travelers and guests include Mrs Judge Spencer of Billings and Mrs George Johnson hosting meals. Senator Williams attends wool growers convention in Salt Lake. families plan winter trips to California and New York. J A Simon from Helena takes office to explain income tax.
Maj Albert J Galen of Helena adjutant general in the national army former attorney general and late chairman of the draft board for district No 1 was honored with a banquet at the Placer hotel by friends and former officials. Dr M Lanstrum presided and 160 guests attended with speakers including William L Murphy A M Alderson Joseph K Toole Dan Kelly Will A Campbell Stewart Sydney Lanner Will Aiken Harry J Wilson and J C E Pace.
Billings plans a major fat stock show with a temporary organization formed by more than fifty Billings citizens and several prominent Montana and Wyoming stockmen. The move follows a large chamber of commerce meeting to launch preparations for the event scheduled for next year.
Bozeman recalls Mrs. Rebecca Methaniel who died in Logan and lived here for years. Her body was brought back for interment as funeral plans await word from daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Logan in California. Born in Kentucky in 1831 she was 96.
The Montana dental examining board will hold its semi annual examination at Harmony hall in Helena starting January 16. Dr. T. M. Hampton, president of the board, announced that many dentists seeking to practice in the state will take the examination.
Hielena January 14 H S Hepner was named chairman of the draft board for district No 1 and took the oath of office before Adjutant General Greenan in a formal ceremony.
Frank J. Haynes of Minnesota sues Harry W. Childs and others in federal court for 400000, claiming ownership of 2343 shares in the Wylie Permanent Camping Company and demanding stock or equivalent value. He asserts an agreement from May 14, 1909, that would transfer 332% shares for 60000 and accuses trustees the National Bank of Montana and A S Smith of mismanaging the stock.
The Indian appropriation bill reported to the house lists Montana Indian service appropriations from the December estimates. Major items include 750000 for the Flathead irrigation project, 16000 for Fort Peck, and 75000 for Blackfeet projects.
Colonel Sowell of the Seventeenth Railway Engineers dedicates a French cemetery for American dead, declaring no fate more fitting than a soldier dying for a just cause. He lauds France, condemns German policy, and emphasizes duty to the community of nations and the pledge of liberty.
Moses J. Fell died at Dehart siding eight miles west of Big Timber while waiting for a train to Thermopolis Wyoming. The early Montana settler, aged 89, walked from his ranch to the station and expired instantly in his chair as Mrs. Fell visited their son Clayton.
Frank Camardo remained under police questioning in the Clara Wedge murder case in Mason City Iowa though denying involvement. A murder weapon pick was brought to the scene and hair found on the victim matched Mrs Wedge, while fingerprints on Camardo could not be duplicated.
Associated Press correspondence from London reports the Young Men's Christian Association plans to convert present soldiers recreation huts into workingmen's clubs after the war.
Miles City Jan 14 The Yellow Stone Daily Journal will cease publication tomorrow. Started 38 years ago by Sam Gordon and H G Potter, it led the region with a strong editorial policy and was tied to Montana's early history. It was later owned by L P Bennett and six months ago acquired by the American Printing company continuing as an evening paper.
New Orleans results show Johnny Dun dee of Philadelphia winning by referee decision over Pat Moran of New Orleans after a 29 round light weight fight. Moran fought hard but Dun dee secured the ruling.
In Columbus Ohio on January 14 Ted Lewis welterweight champion fought Soldier Bartfield to a twelve round draw. Lewis led for eight rounds with boxing skill but Bartfield pressured in the final four, forcing the even result.
Irish Patsy Cline from New York and Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis boxed six fast rounds to a draw in Philadelphia. The lightweight bout featured sharp exchanges and no decisive victor.
Champaign Illinois scored 28 points to Minnesota 17 as Illinois won a Western Conference basketball game tonight in Champaign. The win improves Illinois standing while Minnesota drops another conference contest.
A Kansas City Star item mocks wartime anti-cigarette sentiment. The speaker parodies a virtuous youth claiming purity while praising abstention yet admitting inaction against the Hun, ending with a jab at fighting the weed in a hypocritical persona. The piece uses satirical verse to critique wartime propaganda.
An article argues that 100 million bushels of small potatoes could replace equal wheat in bread, saving grain for soldiers. It urges using potato bread to cut wheat use, reduce imports, and support thrift stamps amid wartime food conservation efforts. It notes potatoes are perishable, universal, and best used at home.
The New York Sun reports Henry Alexander promoted thrift stamps as tips at a luncheon of the Institute of Electrical Contractors of the Engineers' club. He gives a 25-cent thrift stamp every third day, replacing the usual 10-cent tip, sparking waiters’ protests about potential widespread adoption and reduced tips.
Amsterdam reports say major meetings occurred in Merlin over the weekend with Emperor receiving crown prince. Hindenburg Ludendorff conferred with leaders. Sunday high command and Chancellor von Hertling discussed policy before audiences with the emperor.
Senate hearing heard four proposals from Francis S. Peabody head of the coal production bureau. They include producing and distributing zones with shipments limited to those zones, a government price policy until the end of the war, expert handling of priority decisions, and a premium on clean coal. Peabody noted Northwest shipments on priority orders rose by about 8 million tons vs last winter as cheaper Illinois Indiana coal moved to the Northwest from lake docks.
Major Augustus Pr. Gardner of Hamilton Massachusetts died at Camp Wheeler hospital after a short illness of pneumonia.
Augustus P. C. Gardner, long serving as representative of Massachusetts Sixth district, retires after 15 years in Congress. He paused his duties when war began, having four decades of effort toward national preparedness, and served as captain and assistant adjutant general in the Spanish American War under Gen. James H. Wilson.
Funeral notices announce services for Helen Marie Mooney 1 month old at 2 PM tomorrow from 27 Clear Grit to St Mary’s church with interment Holy Cross cemetery. Jeremiah McCarthy funeral from Patrick Lowney residence 418 Pennsylvania Ave to St Mary’s Church with 9:30 mass. Robert J. O’Brien 48, funeral from 1120 West Diamond Street to Immaculate Conception Church with 9:30 mass and Holy Cross Cemetery burial.
Seven people were seriously injured and seven more bruised when a Milwaukee branch line train to Winifred derailed near Brooks ten miles north of Lewistown. The coach tumbled off the embankment while ten cars carried passengers. the cause remains unknown and traffic resumed after the scene was cleared.
Charles Otis of Brooklyn refutes spectators who credited him with a charitable final shot in the match for the world three-cushion billiard title won by Alfred De Oro. Otis says his final play was the only logical option under the conditions and notes the $1,000 purse difference and the Chicago title-match opportunity at stake.
Cleveland January 14. Lajoie says he has heard nothing of any negotiations after reviewing the Chicago dispatch. The remark underscores uncertainty about ongoing talks and his involvement in the matter.
Nora Agnes Scanlan aged 1 year 8 months 7 days died at 3216 North Srdao street. Funeral at 10 this morning private interment Holy Cross cemetery. Frank W Stariha 4 month old son of Mr and Mrs Matt Stariha died at 20 Plum Street this afternoon at 2 Interment Holy Cross. Ray Gulich alias John O Neill remains at Walshs undertaking parlors with funeral notice later. Sherman A Powell remains at Walshs undertaking parlors funeral notice later. Mary Dewyer 11 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Denver died last evening at 2625 George street funeral Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral directors M. J. Walsh Co relocate to 307 300 W Park St in automobile equipment district with phone contact placeholder. Promotional notice highlights new address and business category.
The notice lists funeral plans for Frank Fisher with remains at Daniels Bilboa parlors and a later announcement. Francis Towey is to be buried from 139 Boardman street to St Marys church with mass and Holy Cross family plot interment. Frederick Holman’s funeral is at Daniels Bilboa chapel with 2 PM service and Mount Moriah burial. Emma Westly’s arrangements are pending a brother’s arrival with a later notice.
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