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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1920

Page

2

Montana Development association to meet in Bozeman

Jan 22 Bozeman. Montana Development association calls a second board meeting for Jan 26 to adopt constitution and by laws and outline plans for the year. Since its Nov 12 founding in Butte membership has reached 4000 across 17 districts with chairs in most counties and city reps statewide.

Billings Montana Development Association Bozeman Butte Montana Association

Shelf worn goods going to Russia from Great Falls

Great Falls, Jan. 22. Shop worn apparel stock from about 20 stores, some items flagged at 25 years old, will be shipped to Russia and Siberia. A Seattle representative collected the antique stock, which will be sorted by quality in Seattle before Pacific shipping to Northern Asia and Europe.

Great Falls Russia Siberia Seattle Pacific Asia Europe

Coal hauler avoids serious injury after wreck with locomotive

In Lewistown C Benton a coal hauler was struck by a locomotive while crossing the Great Northern track on Boulevard street late last night. He was hurled from the wagon but escaped with only minor injuries. the wagon wrecked. The report notes weather moderation and that feeding stops this week.

Lewistown J. L. Martin

Cold weather and early snow reach Dillon area

County Clerk Rife issued four marriage licenses including Joseph Severen sky and Katherin Osterman of Dillon and Otter Arlington with Dedelia Flower of Roberts Idaho as well as William Chealey and Vivian Stevens Chealy of Twin Falls Idaho. A St James guild gathering occurred at Mrs Stephan’s home on South Idaho street. Beaverhead State Bank held its annual meeting naming G T Paul as president and a board including Frank Landon T J Mullaney R R Rathbone R W Boone Isaac Edinger George Lovell Ed Smith EB Callaway and B N Stevenson.

Dillon Rife Joseph Severensky Katherin Osterman Otter Arlington Dedelia Flower Roberts Idaho William T. Chealey Vivian Stevens Chealy Twin Falls Salt Lake St. James Guild Dr. Stephan South Idaho Street Beaverhead State Bank G. T. Paul Rank Landon T. J. Mullaney C. W. Hudson Joseph Fuller Frank Landon R. R. Rathbone R. W. Boone Isaac Edinger George Lovell Ed Smith EB. J. Callaway B. N. Stevenson

Montana Poultry Show Awards and Officers Named

Judging and prize awards for the Montana State Poultry association twelfth annual show were completed by Edward L. Hayes of Aberdeen. J. A. Grace of Glacier Park was elected president with H. D. Van Gundy of Billings as vice president and J. L. Dorsh of Butte as secretary treasurer. The banquet featured talks by Horace Ensign, H. M. Shea, R. G. Bailey, P. W. Harries, and Judge Hayes. Children’s Day drew over 1,500 attendees as the event continued through Saturday night.

Great Falls Montana State Poultry Association Edward L. Hayes Aberdeen S. D Association J. A. Grace Glacier Park H. D. van Gundy Billings J. L. Dorsh Butte A. M. Wells Horace Ensign Helena H. M. Shea R. G. Bailey Lewiston Idaho P. W. Harries Seattle Judge Hayes

Great Northern to resume coal shipments after strike

Great Northern Railway returns to normal operations after a coal strike. It had borrowed coal from Cascade County to run Montana lines east of Havre and from Duluth to Havre. The railroad will source from Sand Coulee and Stockett and expects about 7000 tons weekly to replace eastern supply.

Great Falls Great Northern Railway Havre Montana Cascade County Duluth Great Northern Sand Coulee and Stockett

Major E L Barnes Dies After Illness In Great Falls

Major E L Barnes long time Great Falls resident dies after brief pneumonia illness. Native of New York, Civil War veteran, former newspaper man, miner, later Montana mining in Neihart, registry of Great Falls land office under Roosevelt. Survived by wife and two daughters. Carnegie hero fund honors Albert G Peterson and his family for heroism in fatal fire rescue attempt. Cascade county issues 1160000 of 250000 drought relief bonds to meet warrants, aims to aid spring seeding. Eight cars Canadian seed wheat received from Alberta via Cascade county farm bureau for farmers in smaller towns.

Great Falls E. L. Barnes Major Barnes New York Kansas Virginia Montana Neihart Theodore Roosevelt Albert G. Peterson Robert Ponter Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Peterson Cascade County Alberta Cascade County Farm Bureau

Wedding Brings Dr. Jay Stuart Home to Twin Bridges

Dr. Jay Stuart returns from a 16 day Salt Lake City and Pocatello trip with bride Ruth Geraldine McGranahan of Knoxville. The couple wed in Pocatello and will reside in Twin Bridges where his dental practice thrives. A reception was held at the Gould hotel. The story notes other local visits, theater plans, and community events.

Twin Bridges Jay Stuart Salt Lake Pocatello Idaho Ruth Geraldine McGranahan Knoxville Stuart Ottawa Kan Gould Hotel Twin Bridges Dancing Club Berlin Midland Lyceum Deacon Butte Ladies' Aid Society Methodist Church H. A. Pert S Q. Clark J. A. Knight EB. DD. Baker Orphans' Home Felden Anderson G. G. Gorgensen S.&. Annas R. A. Gex William J. Deistit Bozeman Gould Tudsay

Strange Death Puzzles Billings Authorities

In Billings on January 22 authorities ponder whether Alexander Marshall a 65 year old Frannie Oil watchman was murdered by robbers or died in a fall from a flume near his Polecat Springs bunkhouse. His body was found last Friday after two weeks missing. signs suggest a struggle with a burnt cook shack and disturbed snow. No money or revolver were found. belt lay far away. Weapons and revolver missing. stove still hot.

Billings Alexander Marshall Frannie Oil Company Polecat Springs Marshall

Ward Case Goes To Jury In Montana Murder Trial

Bozeman Jan 22 After a 10 day district court trial the state of Montana sues Richard Ward for the murder of Fred Rogers on Nov 5. The case went to the jury shortly before 8 PM after long instructions and attorney arguments. Insanity was raised by the defense and a verdict tonight was not expected.

Bozeman State of Montana Richard Ward Fred Rogers

Senator Miles offers half interest in McLeod island land

Livingston residents read of Senator A W Miles offering to donate his half of 31 acres on the upper McLeod island to the city. The companion half owner August Krieger may be urged to complete the gift. District court trial dates set for Feb 10 for 23 cases announced by Judge A P Stark.

Livingston McLeod Island A. W. Miles August Krieger A. P. Stark H. C. Crossen Melrose Minn Ernest W. Shaw Gardiner J. B. Selters Big Timber Missoula Judge Lentz Stark Alma State University Frank Stark St. Paul M. L. Brackett Frank Morgan United States Navy Salt Lake City J. J. Sweigert T. M. Swindlehurst Alex Steinberg Park County E. M. Niles Frank Holem A. W. T. Anderson Emigrant Yellowstone Park Camps Company H. J. Miller Harlowton White Sulphur Springs Paul Lynch Billings County Superintendent of Schools James McClarty 8. C. Ford United States Joe Pope Montana Anti-Saloon League Railway Club The American Legion

Melrose Notes Run Past Week Cattle Moves and Visitors

M J Brigham of Deer Lodge stayed in Melrose over the past week buying cattle and visiting relatives. Susie and Thelma Hand of Lavon visited Mrs. Ann Sheperd. Fred Gill and family moved from Dewey's Flat to Melrose for winter. Prances McCloud of Dewey's Flat stayed in Melrose, and Mrs. Elia Chin and her two daughters were also mentioned in the Melrose News recap.

Melrose M. J. Brigham Deer Lodge Susie Thelma Hand Lavon Ann Sheperd Fred Gill Dewey Prances McCloud Elia Chin

Residents and visitors frequent Melrose area events

Helen and Marguerite returned home in Bute after a week at the Percy Vance residence. P. C. Connors spent Thursday in Butte on business. Patrick Smith traveled as a passenger to Butte Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fraser of Butte were in town Friday and left Sunday for home, visiting Mrs. Fraser's mother Mrs. Bighorn. Mrs. Oliver Pierron and Elva were in Butte visiting sister-in-law Mrs. Chester Shelton. E. H. Harvey and family left Tuesday for Lavon. W. K. and H. N. Harvey bought the Horace Hand ranch near Lavon. Father Clifford of Dillon preached at the Catholic church last Sunday. W. O. M. Cook returned Monday from Twin Bridges on business. Miss Julia Thompson returned from Cokesville Wyoming and will visit her mother for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Todd and Miss Florence and Effie Todd and Master George Todd spent Sunday in Twin Bridges. Pp. C. Connors spent last Friday in Dillon. Mrs. A. M. Browne of Butte visiting at the Lacey ranch. Mrs. Giffin and Lucile of Rochester are in Melrose for the winter. Clifford McCauley went to Butte to spend the winter. Lloyd Flaherty of Feeley was in Melrose last Saturday evening.

Helen Marguerite Bute Percy Vance P. C. Connors Butte Patrick Smith A. J. Fraser Julia Thompson Cokesville Wyo Andrew Thompson George Todd Florence Effe Todd Twin Bridges Pp. C. Connors Dillon A. M. Browne Lacey Ranch

McLean Wins Wages Suit Against Avon Man in District Court

In Deer Lodge H H McLean defeated Charles Rice, with judgment for 900 dollars. The Avon residents faced a wage dispute over days worked under contract. Court notes include other trials, custody orders, and local events such as a Ramblers game and a school of mines freshmen match, plus a funeral procession for Mrs. Henry Bensch.

Deer Lodge H. H. McLean Charles Rice Avon McLean Day & Hansen Security Company William and Sara Payne C. BE. Sackett Butte Day & Hansen Company Ben Ward Bureau of Child and Animal Protection J. E. Neville Twin Bridges State School of Mines the Ramblers School of Mines Powell County High School Leona Pinkerton Father Landy Henry Bensch Machinists’ Union Dubuque Iowa Earl Ethel Bensch

Billings News: Kaute Sky Fined for Slaughter Records

E A Kaute Sky, Worden meat market proprietor, was fined 25 for failing to keep proper record of brands of slaughtered animals. He will appeal. Billings debates a new city hall, referred to finance committee, with current hall on over 100000 dollar property. Young Men's club aids census, canvassing districts to enumerate uncounted residents as census closes tonight.

Billings E. A. Kautesky Worden Young Men's Club

Basin Oil and Three Other Montana Incorporations

Helena reports four incorporation filings with substantial capital. Basin Oil Company seeks $500,000 to develop oil lands in the Roundup district, with principals S P Atkins Theodore Lemler Andrew J Ellingson Wilber Malyon and Earl Reid, all of Roundup. The Black and Silver Fox Company of Great Falls aims to raise fur bearing animals, led by B M Stoskoff G P Stoskoff and O P Everson of Montague, seeking $50,000. The Cargo Pump Company of Plains lists F H Cargo C 8 Robinson Louis Vacura of Plains and O N Amholt of Hot Springs with John Sullivan of Big Arm, seeking $420,000. The Northwestern Soap Manufacturing Company of Lewistown seeks $500,000.

Helena Basin Oil Company Roundup S P. Atkins Theodore Lemler Andrew J. Ellingson Wilber Malyon Earl Reid Black and Silver Fox Company of Great Falls B. M. Stoskoff G. P. Stoskoff O. P. Everson Montague, Mont Cargo Pump Company of Plains F. H. Cargo C. 8. Robinson Louis Vacura Sanders County O. N Amholt Hot Springs John Sullivan Big Arm Mont Northwestern Soap Manufacturing Company Lewistown

English & O'Brien settle large tax fraud case

William A. English and John H. O'Brien of the wool firm English & O'Brien in Boston have paid $1,600,000 to settle a conspiracy to defraud the government over income tax payments. The sentence of 18 months imprisonment from July remains part of the case. The settlement was announced by U S District Attorney Boynton.

Boston Mass William A. English John H. O'Brien English & O

Murder suicide shocks Minnesota farm family near Cloquet

In Duluth on January 22 John Randa a farmer four miles north of Cloquet killed his wife and two children then took his own life. A telephone message to Sheriff Frank Magie provided the details pending further information. The remote scene hindered additional facts from reaching authorities.

Duluth Minn John Randa Cloquet Frank Magie St. Louis County

Revival Sermon Critiques Modern Idols in Anaconda

Rev O G Ragan denounces worship of money and pleasures as modern idols and urges wholehearted service to God. Methodist Vision Day includes cottage prayers, a youth indoor picnic, and a Salvation Army led street meeting at 7 followed by the 7:30 revival in the church.

O. G. Ragan Methodist Church Israel W. D. Bennett West Sixth Street E. Jacobson East Commercial Avenue Salvation Army Booster Club

Warm Springs School Becomes Standardized in Deer Lodge County

The Warm Springs state school has been standardized by the state board of education. It serves 19 pupil children of state hospital employees and includes three playground features. County Superintendent Miss May Russell inspected it last week, with recommendations from her report leading to the new classification. Miss Essie Grant, the teacher, is credited for the progress since the school began last September.

Deer Lodge State Board of Education Warm Springs May Russell Essie Grant

Protest At Dismissal Of Police Matron Grace Fleming

Mount Angela court No. 503 W C O F passes resolutions protesting Mayor Mc Cavitt's dismissal of Police Matron Grace Fleming. They urge reinstatement, stressing her excellent service and the need for the office, signed by Mrs Johnson, Mrs Marron, Mrs Flanagan, and Mrs Ruane.

Mount Angela Court McCavitt Fleming J. B. McCavitt Grace Fleming W. J. Johnson Rose Marron A. M. Flanagan M. A. Ruane

Anaconda Personalities Visit in City

Anaconda residents and visitors called on relatives and friends yesterday. Mickey Campbell spent time with kin in Silver Bow. Ben A. Scott of Great Falls conducted business in the city. Mr and Mrs D J Ryan visited local friends briefly. A A Sheehan of Helena transacted business. Alphonse Carron and Frank Combest from the lower valley were in town for business and social calls. Claude Robinson of Helena and G E Merriman of Eau Claire Wisconsin toured Anaconda on business yesterday.

Mickey” Campbell Silver Bow Ben A. Scott Great Falls D. J. Ryan Butte A. A. Sheehan Helena Alphonse Carron Frank Combest Lower Valley Claude Robinson G. E. Merriman Eau Claire Wis

Torture chambers alleged at Alcatraz in objectors case

The National Civil Liberties bureau charged that iron torture chambers were introduced by Col. R. D. Johnson, ex executive officer at Alcatraz Island, to punish conscientious objectors of the absolutist type. Albert De Silver, bureau director, left for Washington to present the matter to Secretary of War Baker.

New York Col R. D. Johnson Alcatraz Island San Francisco National Civil Liberties Bureau Albert de Silver Bureau Washington Baker

Spotted fever spreading in eastern Galicia

Rerne January reports say spotted fever mounts in eastern Galicia with more than 100000 cases and about 10000 deaths. The figures reflect widespread illness and high mortality in the region.

Rerne Galicia

Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Note

A brief drug advertisement claims a single day cure for colds with laxative bromine quinine tablets. It promises to stop coughing and headache and notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box selling at 3 cents.

E. W. Grove

Tribute at St Pauls for Beloved Matron Mrs Walsh

The funeral for Mrs. William Walsh was held at 8:30 AM from the family home then at St. Pauls church with a requiem high mass. The church was filled with mourners including many from out of town. Interment followed at Mount Carmel cemetery. Pallbearers included Jere Murphy Patrick Dalton Capt W M Kelly Patrick Walsh Dr Oliver Leiser and Joseph L Kelly.

William Walsh West Third Street St. Paul's Church Father Schulte St. Paul's Frank Provost R. A. Kelly Mount Carmel Cemetery Jere Murphy Patrick Dalton Capt W. M. Kelly Patrick Walsh Oliver Leiser Joseph L. Kelly

Anaconda Team Heads to Dillon for Beaverhead Game

The Anaconda basketball squad will depart early Saturday morning for Dillon to face Beaverhead that evening. The team has trained hard all week and showed clear improvement, following a 31 to 11 win over the alumni. Trip roster includes Myers, Boyles, Thomas, Beal, Watts, and Conroy. The next home game is Tuesday night January 27 against Butte Central.

Anaconda Dillon Beaverhead Myers Boyles Thomas Beal Watts Conroy Butte Central

Increase in Employes in 1919 Manufacturing

The bureau of labor statistics tabulated July 1919 employment data from 13 manufacturing industries. Compared with July 1918 figures, five industries show higher employment, led by a 13.2 percent rise in automobile manufacturing, while cigarette production faces the largest decline at 24.9 percent in cigar manufacturing.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Seized Goods Auction in Butte Mont January 24 1920

Helena Montana December 9 1919 Office of Collector of Internal Revenue lists seized property of Nellie Murphy for violation of federal statute. Describes 400 pounds corn meal 19 sacks brown sugar and other items to be sold at public auction January 24 1920 at 10 a m in the federal building court room Butte Montana. W C Whaley Collector of Internal Revenue.

Helena Mont Collector of Internal Revenue Nellie Murphy United States Federal Butte W. C. Whaley Internal Revenue

County Clerk Bailey Serves Deer Lodge County Montana

E. E. Bailey, county clerk and recorder and ex officio registrar, serves Deer Lodge County Montana. The official title indicates responsibilities over county records and elections within the region.

Notice of Closing of Registration County Clerk and ex Officio Registrar

The County Clerk and ex Officio Registrar announce the closing of registration. Voters are reminded to complete any required forms or actions before the stated deadline. Verify eligibility, update addresses, and ensure registration is current for upcoming elections.

Notice of Registration for City Election 1920

Notice of Registration under section 1 chapter 97 of the 191% session laws. The city election on April 6 1920 will close the registry books March 19 1920 at 5 o'clock. Electors may register at the county clerk’s courthouse in Anaconda or before a deputy registrar justice of the peace or a notary public as provided by law. BE. E. Bailey Ex-Officio County Registrar for Deer Lodge County Montana.

Montana Anaconda Deer Lodge County Deer Lodge BE. E. Bailey

Estate of Bart Para Deceased Notice to Creditors

Estate of Bart Para deceased. Administratrix Catherine Parr invites creditors and all with claims to present them with proof within ten months after first publication at 124 East Park Avenue Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. Filed January 22 1920 at Anaconda Montana.

Bart Para East Park Avenue Anaconda Deer Lodge Montana Catherine Parr Mont

Sale of firearms from George Bean case in Butte court

Internal Revenue notice dated December 9, 1919 states George Bean’s property sale for violation of section 8,257 revised statutes. Items include a single barrel shotgun a double barrel shotgun a .22 caliber rifle and two .44 caliber rifles to be sold at 9:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the general building in Butte Montana.

Helena Mont Ternal Revenue George Bean United States General Building Butte W. C. Whaley Internal Revenue

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