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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
7
A local advertisement touts discounts on sterling silver line tableware and holloware in Butte for one day. It promises “bargains” not to be repeated, notes silver’s rising market, and encourages customers to view items while prices are lower.
Butte residents and visitors bustle through yesterday with names from Helena Great Falls Missoula and Dillon noted. New births at St James hospital and at 503 Iron street. local deaths and funeral service details. promotions at the Montana Children’s Home. objects for sale and stationary at the P O news stand. Parent Teacher Association meeting assets with officers named.
Principal Millikin warned that cigarettes menace school work and urged parent and teacher cooperation. He proposed issues from attendance and home study to school lunch and recreation. A new cafeteria and gym, plus a student play by Misa Gertrude Leslie and Wesley Reed, were praised by about 400 attendees.
Miss Marie Sargent of Butte and George Nan of Anaconda married yesterday at the Heffron home 617 South Idaho Street. Rev C A Rexroad of Lowell Avenue Methodist church presided. Attended by the Heffron couple and the bride’s sister, the couple will reside in Anaconda after a coast wedding trip lasting several weeks.
A morning fire destroyed the IT cottage home of Mr and Mrs Matt De Pauli near Lake Avoca. Loss estimated at $2000 with $1000 insured. None of the contents were saved.
Mrs Catherine Arthur aged 46 longtime Montana resident died last night after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Samuel E. Arthur two daughters Hazel and Kathryn Arthur of Buite and a sister.
Mrs Mary McMillan of this city and brother John H Burns of Wolf Creek Montana attend her funeral. Athir was a member of the local Order of the Eastern Star and active in the Woman's club. The body will be taken to Philipsborne tomorrow morning for a funeral service under local auspices.
The Great Falls Tribune reports word from Chicago that four Charles M. Russell paintings exhibited at Butte have arrived at the O'Brien galleries in Chicago. One painting is believed sent to Wyoming from Butte, with no payment received for any of the works, and four bronzes still missing. Also notices a W. O. W. meeting at 8 o'clock with F W Krabler in charge.
Lawmakers debate stripping complexity from the primary law with a proposed four member house committee and a corresponding senate panel to study the system. Rainey and others tackle the typewriter setup while committees draft resolutions mourning Senator Burlingame’s broken leg. Bills range from attorney fees in foreclosures to sanitary drinking fountains and eight hour shifts. Senate measures include freight train movement, Yellowstone park jurisdiction, explosives regulation, and bond refinancing proposals.
Washington reports indicate there will likely be no formal response to Britain's peace note to President Wilson. Officials view the tone as favorable to the idea of a world peace system but have not decided on the next U.S. move. The note’s call for international sanction behind treaties is linked to German views on a postwar world league. The piece also notes the funeral plans for 11 month old Robert Green and the death of 31 year old James B. Farley with details of arrangements pending.
The Butte Housewives league formed to combat high living costs agreed to buy a farm truck and coordinate shipments via Charles La Fleur to bring poultry, potatoes and other staples at lower prices. A five member committee will study laundry price hikes, with meetings to report next week as the league grows to about 500 members.
A mixed list of recent property transactions shows transfers in Bellevue, Grand Avenue, Montrose, Dives lode, Holy Cross cemetery, Krieter and Lawler townships, Yellow Jacket lode, Hamilton addition and Crosby addition. Amounts range from $1 to $2,500 with deeds including administrator and sheriff conveyances. Named parties include Kathleen Pagina, Julia Mahoney, William Morgan, C Z Griffith, Patrick Meade Jr., B Gurgevich, Katie Heaney, Roman Catholic bishop of Helena, Joseph Bulkovatch, Alexander Morrison, Peter Olson, Mrs. Kate Olson, John Fitzgerald, Peter Olson, Andrew Leck, Mary Rita Scott, Amelia Garbarina, W M Tully, Hamilton Addition Realty, HE Wolff, Henry A Crosby, Laura Collins, and Edgar P Bryant.
Walter Wise records transfers of parcels in Montana and California deeds totaling over $3,800 as Mr and Mrs Weirick depart for their new California home. The couple, long active in local banking and charity circles, received farewell tributes as Mrs Weirick, famed as the Newsboys friend, retires from local public service.
The funeral for Jeremiah Kerwin will be held at Sherman Reed's undertaking parlors on Friday morning at ten oclock, then at Sacred Heart church for interment at Cros cemetery. The remains of Ollen are at Sherman Reed's undertak ing parlors awaiting funeral arrangements.
The funeral services for Chauncey V Holton aged 39 will be held Friday at 11 oclock at the Immaculate Conception Church with interment in Mount Morian Cemetery. Also announced is the funeral for North Martins aged 32 taking place Saturday at 3:30 from Dugwane parlor, proceeding to Good Hope United Norwegian Church for services and burial in Mount Morian Cemetery.
The list records multiple funeral announcements: Mea Mestullen to be laid to rest Friday at 505 Hay Street by W of W. Heide to be buried Friday at 260 East Pe Street with Rev Hudson officiating. Tats removal this afternoon to Shortridge Memorial Christland Church with Rev W. St. Jordan, Mount Moriah Interment. Arthur Catherine, 18, died last evening, body moved to Richards and transported to Philipsburg. thanks extended for sympathy and offerings. Robert Sommer funeral arrangements pending with Daniels & Tilboa. further notices to follow.
CG W Merrilies plans a regional tour to Billings Livingston Forsyth and Helena to present tax fact and figures. The goal is to mobilize business and professional sectors to oppose unjust mining taxes and urge shared responsibility among industries.
From Indianapolis and Boston reports a clash over saloon licensing rules intended to curb political canvassing for funds. The state licensing board warns applicants against paying any person for help obtaining a license, with emphasis on new licenses transfers renewals and locations.
A successful businesswoman favors a modest appearance and rejects extreme party frocks. She praises the one piece dress that appeals to women from all walks of life, highlighting the basque as a feature of new models. The dress should fit without being tight and have a plainly cut skirt matching the basque.
A historical notice explains how Boston and Chicago licensing boards prohibit payments to clergy for influence and forbid appeals to officials for license aid. The rules date to 1908 1909 and forbid political advertising or circulation on liquor premises as well as soliciting election materials from licensees or their staff. The board asserts no influence from any outsider will be considered and warns licensees to avoid solicitations.
The Butte High School Senior class met yesterday to discuss a sleigh ride for midyear graduates and a dance to follow. A second meeting will be held next week to decide final arrangements and invite the Juniors to participate.
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