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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
2
Kennedy of Libby Montana appears before the Senate Investigating German Propaganda committee to discuss a two year old anti Prohibition campaign. He aims to reveal how Montana businessmen invited wet propagandists who proved to be German agents and how they were driven out of the wets versus dry fight. A hearing may follow tomorrow.
Transcript filed in state care as the supreme court hears the first test case over whether one company may sell beer containing 17 percent alcohol. Proceedings focus on manufacturing and distribution practices by the Montana Brewing Company of Butte.
Testimony closed in the Montana murder case against Paul Stelshers for the Ramuel Stevenson killing at the Strong Hotel Boreman in July 2018. A night session of court is held for attorney arguments. a verdict is not expected tonight.
Jan 17 Deer Lodge report records visits and moves, illnesses, and social events. Mentions Vertor Lem business traveler, Mink C B Haydon, James Hatfield, Muriel Nemington visiting from Butte, Mrs P Loquet returning from California, and Irene Amanda Price visitors from Anaconda. Drifts, hospitalizations, and a jewelry store move are noted plus a 70th birthday and influenza illness in Troop No 1 Drumline. Weather notes mention snow affecting travel.
Funeral services for J A Hagelbaker, respected young Dillon resident, were conducted at the family home on South Pacific Street. The Rev H G Humphrey led the rites at the Teale r ond and Mountain View cemetery with pal bearers H Gilbert Roscoe il B Duff Sel way Josher and J E Monroe in attendance. A long list of friends from the district joined the ceremony as temperate, heartfelt tributes marked the simple graveside farewell.
Commissioners will institute a redivision of road districts placing sections of the county under one commissioner. The plan will be discussed and approved at February’s meeting. The Dilton Horse Bales company to hold its annual sale February 27 and 28 offering about 1,500 head of horses and several cattle. Dillon is noted as the second largest horse market in the United States, attracting buyers from distant states.
Beaverhead county cattle shipments reach high levels as a mild winter benefits stock. Buyers and commission men report strong carload movements to Idaho Kansas City and the West Coast from Dillon area ranches.
In Montana the Near East relief drive continues unabated with a statewide goal of 40000 dollars. State chair Leo H. Faust says every county will exceed the target and reports coming in show splendor in the drive across 43 counties. Campaign workers push to finish before the weekend.
A man once a Helena resident and honorary president of the Montana Society of Engineers is reported dead in Montana and Buffalo after guiding railroad workers. The notice notes he showed the way to rail routes before his death in both locations.
Jan. 12 notes the first gathering of the newly appointed state board of examiners. Members discussed the Moore mula and introduced Dr. Biva to the board in Bozeman amid reference to Referendum authorities and Treasure No. 2. The event marked the start of a new era for state oversight.
Belgrade reports Mrs Dykman sister of Mrs Hartzell returned to Livingston after a week here. Theodore Lawrence plans a few days near Dillon to locate a ranch for stockraising. Mrs Wohs, daughter Mary, fully recovered from influenza and back home. Skinner assists Prascots with Mr Vrecott and Paul ill. F Rauling moved from Roseman elevator to a unit in Bozeman. Van Dyken brother of Alexander returns to Grand Rapids. Mehl Penwell visited home then returned to Herned. Goddard takes over Jobn Rogers Lume Ter company management. Miss Mary Sutherland, Northern Pacific telegraph operator, visited Livingston relatives. Mrs Gibson and Chasis left for Seattle. Dr Beal, on exam board, in Massachusetts awaiting return. Fran Hagar Gilentst recently returned from France, greeted friends after early service to nation.
Attorney General Ford endorses Amendment 15 as valid in Montana citing Section 1 Article V of the state constitution. The statement argues the federal amendment applies unless blocked by state authority and notes no merit in attempts to invalidate the measure.
The article notes Dr. M A McMillan returning to Dillon to oversee hospital wards, plans for county highway discussions, a county board meeting in February, and a note on high arrest records. It highlights Navy Yeoman Fred Chapman’s return from Hampton Roads and a Minneapolis stop, plus a drive to sell thrift stamps in Beaverhead to meet quotas and aid returning soldiers and sailors.
Three Forks couples wed in Minneapolis and plan home in Three Forks at John Rogers residence. Local notables Waldorf family, Lt. George Hayden, Bell Telephone staff changes, and business visits to Pony Norris are mentioned along with births, travels to Helena and Bozeman, and Junior Red Cross drive updates. A sudden death of Frank and William Alta inter was reported at the Taneh home near Radersburg.
The report notes infant Airs, a death of Rev G P Burnet, and a Voges family trip to the Dakotas for a vacation with relatives and aging parents. The Women’s Club at the high school hosted Nature Day with Mrs Henry Witten stepping down as chair and CN Sidilman elected for the rest of the year.
Paris reports the American army of occupation had 43 venereal disease cases the week ending December 25. The rate is seven per 1000 for the year, down from prewar levels. Quarantine camps will isolate affected men at embarkation centers, with a quarantine period of about 40 days.
Roundup reports Musselshell county members praise Ed Cross for wartime service. The piece notes strong membership growth in the Am ean organization with more than 4000 names ready and a high statewide percentage.
Helena Jan 17 More than 26 000 men were inducted into the army from Monavia and close to 8 000 more joined the navy or marine corps according to aue Phil Greenan who has compiled the records of all the draft boards in the state. In all there were 201 000 men registered in Montana.
Mrs Lina D vine and daughter Eliz beth visited Harrison as guests of the Williams family. Grandpre of Butte, recently in service, visited uncle Joel Tebo. Miss Angela Burack, Pipestone Springs teacher, called on the Greene home. Mrs Ray Clark returned to Rigby after two weeks with her sister Mrs Harry Saery. Mr Gilbert, a rancher near town, injured in a runaway accident. Kidd left for Rigby Idaho for tonsil removal. Hooth of Butte sold Singer Sewing Machine goods in Whitehall. Elizabeth and their friends notified of a secret marriage on Dec 12 conducted by J English. Louis Kountz is son of I J Kountz of Bozeman. Miss Hines teaches near Renova. FE M Lyon rode to Bozeman for an extended stay. Lenora Blair, high school principal at Cardwell, planned Harrison trip and Sunday visit.
Four Lewistown banks posted solid results with dividends and added surpluses after a challenging year. Changes in Lewistown State and Empire directors, new officers at First National, and a large oil venture planned by Liberty Oil Co. were noted alongside a custody ruling in a Chicago kidnapping case. A Roundup woman dies of pneumonia after influenza.
Contested election hearing discussed as the assembly considers if Buver How is guilty of fraud. McCormick urged a commission to take testimony but was voted down. The matter moves to Butte for further action before adjournment, with time to determine if testimony will be heard.
Farmers and dairymen complain of mill feed price hikes after profit takings pushed costs from about 38 to over 40. They threaten to raise milk prices from 8 to 9 cents a quart if feeds stay high, prompting consumer protests and appeals to Administrator Josephson for relief.
Roundup notes a newspaper ad campaign by the Headandup Commea Sint club leading to about 30 silos to be erected this winter. Negotiations for a creamery and dairy stock purchases follow, with enough cows in the district to support dairy production in Ulme county.
Missoula January 17. Frank Bonner is detailed to head the office of engineer for district No 2 in Denver for three months. The district forest engineer and assistant at Denver have died of influenza. The Northern Pacific tunnel project at Garrison faces danger and traffic will begin next month. Lee Barnes travels to Garrison to supervise the railway connection. The Flathead reservation supports through passenger trains between Missoula and Polson, new schedule to start soon with Polson departures in the morning and Missoula in the afternoon around 3 p.m.
A proposed plan would shield Ulster while avoiding a direct British parliamentary move. Supporters argue a neutral tribunal or President Wilson could ease the crisis and win Irish-American backing. Sinn Fein rivals face a choice to accept or lose support amid potential disorder and further imprisonments.
William Proven, an longstanding Philipsburg resident known as Old BHP among early settlers, is remembered in the community. A sacred concert is planned at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 30 pm with Crowley Coulter and others. News notes cover residents departing for Los Angeles for work, a remodeling plan at Wet Deer Lodge, and sympathy expressions for the Cartier family after a son’s reported death in France. A severe storm hit Philipsburg with notable snowfall. funeral details for a local Butte ceremony are mentioned.
Violena, a 17 year old is sentenced to years in prison after a sedition case tied to alleged firearms and religious motives. The defendant, once a homesteader in Roundup, remains confined in county jail pending sanity hearing. He was committed to Warm Springs after a hearing following windows intrusions. James Robinson.
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