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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
8
Jan. 14 in Montana an agricultural conference featured an instructor outlining conditions and 210 98 percent of the survey awarded. Powell and Mather were noted for merits at the event with many faces in attendance and pleasant music selections during the evening.
Deer Lodge January 14 Mrs H B Rivers wife of J B Rivers well known railroad bridge contractor died at home at eight o clock this evening after a period of illness from diabetes. She came to Deer Lodge six years ago from Lewistown and made the city her home leaving two daughters Mrs Mia Forest and Mrs Kathryn and a son Burton with her husband. Funeral arrangements to be completed today.
Deer Lodge stockholders elected C. H Williams as president Pauly as vice president W F Gullett as cashier H Adams as secretary and assistant cashier and J M Dietrich as assistant cashier The meeting closed three and a half years of operation with deposits passing the million mark Mixe Geary of Helmville visited Deer Lodge J W Ross family arrived from Billings to relocate in Deer Lodge Butte visitor Elisabeth Rowley of Tecoma also noted
Basin January 13 reports a Basin gathering at the home of Brand Mra with neighbors joining in a sleighton riding party. Several local residents and visitors are listed with social visits, illness, and travel noting Mrs Rivers death and various relatives visiting Basin and nearby towns.
A fragmentary Boulder dispatch reports a light snow flurry in Anaconda overnight. Temperatures ranged from a high of 34 to a low of 15 degrees, with observers noting the cold persisted into early morning.
Dillon Kansas area obituary notes the death of Ruby M Adams a long time matron of Dillon born November 10 1870 in Diamond Bluff Wisconsin after a long illness She leaves a mother three sisters and many friends The funeral service will be held at 230 PM from the family home with the Rev Mare Jay of the Caplint church presiding and interment at Mountain Victory Cemetery
In Dillon on January 14 a large gathering of Rotarians hosted a banquet honoring Rotary’s national president Everett W. Mill during his visit. Local news notes also mention Mrs J K Kellor visiting from Nome and Wilfred Tessier of Jackson passing through Dillon, with attorney J R Kelly among local notables.
The Whitehall News reports a club meeting with a varied program including songs readings and a debate on education and schools. The Whitehall team won the debate with judges noting strong points from local students and teachers.
Glenn R. Knudsen, manager of the Summerdale orchard tract near here, returns from Duluth where holiday visits with Mrs. Knudsen and A. M. Knudsen’s family precede plans to reside at Summers. He notes improved business conditions in the Iron industry and a Duluth steel plant crew expansion of over 1,500. Improvements at the orchard include a modern cottage to be built next spring.
County road work in Mountain low district progresses from Popham hill to Biglow hill through Cobb's lane and Coyote gulch. County commissioners authorize payment to local farmers for teams and labor, keeping the road in first class condition.
Horse buyers scour the Stevensville Valley for heavy work animals for Idaho logging. Horses weighing 1600 pounds and over are not scarce due to shipments elsewhere, with buyers offering fair prices for suitable stock.
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabelle Tr. Howard, of Knox, Me, were held in Hamilton with her son D. La. and five other relatives in attendance. The obituary notes she had long resided in the valley and came to Hamilton about 28 years ago.
Sheridan January 14. K A Wigton and daughter Thelma plan a week Wednesday departure for Seattle and the Northwest for a month with relatives and friends. Northern Pacific Railway agent duties will be taken over by a Townsend man. Lloyd Johnson resumes Montana Agricultural work at Bozeman and adds mechanical engineering to his dairying course. Fortnightly Bridge club enjoyed a Saturday afternoon at Mrs Walter Buford’s home on MIN street. Mrs Frank Riggle next meets Mrs Jay la Due. Wilcox & Sons lumber mill operates through winter with sawmill experience. B McGregor of ASE company seeks 1936 pea crop contracts with farmers as prices rise. Mrs Pearl Churchwell of Whitehall plans to stay the rest of winter. Witch auxiliaries resumed meetings after the holiday recess. Catholic guild activity noted.
Sheridan high school beat Ennis 19 to 10 at home after a 21 11 loss at Dillon to Beaverhead. Rod gers starred for Sheridan while Oliver led Beavers scoring as Beavers enjoyed better teamwork in the second half. The paper notes fixture results and club officer installations in Fort Sheridan.
The Rt. Rev. F. W. Faber, Episcopal Bishop of Montana, will visit Butte tomorrow to attend a Mothers’ dinner at St. John's parish house at 6 PM followed by a reception for parishioners. He will preach at 11 AM and 7:30 PM Sunday with special choir music directed by Mrs. X B Sullivan.
District Deputy Nathan Hawkins of Helena will visit the Anaconda lodge of Elks next Saturday evening at their club rooms. A number of new candidates will be initiated followed by a social period with a program and refreshments.
The Foundry defeated the Orange Crushes two of three at the alleys. Schmidt led winners with 230 in a single game and GIT for the series. Scores shown include Orange Crush 185 208 110 at Wika. Notice mentions regular meeting tonight at 8 30 o'clock. George Hackett Exalted Ruler H Clinton Secretary Adv.
In a district court session Judge George S. Winston ordered a 17 year old girl to stay with the Jordan family due to strained relations with her mother and stepfather. The case involving John Verlanic and William McMonigal was closed as settled per stipulation by attorney Morgan.
Last Tuesday night the Colfax lodge of the Odd Fellows and the Deborah lodge of the Rebekahs held joint installation ceremonies at the Odd Fellows hall. A banquet followed. New Colfax lodge officers included John T. Seba as noble grand and J. C. Chester as vice grand. Deborah lodge officers listed May Keppler vice grand and Grace Smith treasurer among others. District Deputy Grand Master Thomas McNay officiated as reading officer, with Mes and Mex D. A. L. Longin among the grand officers.
The Anaconda Country Club will hold its annual meeting next Monday evening at the club house. A dinner party will follow the men’s tournament. Officers will be elected and other club business discussed. The dinner starts promptly at 6 o’clock and is a subscription affair.
An old advertisement promotes cod liver oil tablets from McCoy Laboratories New York claiming to add healthy flesh in 30 days and reduce hollow cheeks and neck with assurances of refunds. It targets men women and children, touting rapid weight gain and strength with sugar coated tablets sold by City Drug Store Fuller Drug Co and general druggists.
A historic remedy claims to ease sleepless neuritis pain and gouty conditions. The text touts a formula said to conquer painful nerve pains and rheumatoid arthritis, promising temporary relief though the wording remains promotional and dated.
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