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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
6
Beaverhead County officials report rising inquiries from bond houses and investors about a 100000 road bond, a 70000 high school dormitory bond, and a 50000 central heating plant bond. The county’s lack of bonded debt and strong taxpayer sentiment suggest these issues will pass and may attract top state premiums.
In Lewistown on January 25 Rev Daniel Bryant considers a call to lead Great Falls Baptist Church. Funeral held for C A Clary pioneer and former Fergus deputy. he died in Long Beach California. Albert J Smith sues Laura Smith for divorce. married February 1918 in Lewistown. Montana State Council Carpenters convention to bring 40 delegates and fraternal reps February 2 with P W Dowler attending. Jury pool of 36 drawn for Joe Jacque murder case set for February 2 in Judge Roy Ayers court.
In Twin Bridges Jan 25 the town high school boys defeated Cardwell 22 to 18. The girls also won 11 to 8. Local events note a keen basketball interest this year plus visits from Leon Wilcomb who returns from Siberia. Also listed are social visits, theater acts by the Fighting Canadians, and various local residents and horse buyers.
Great Falls Montana January 25 Colonel G H Emerson who led American rail way men in Siberia and Eastern Russia during the war is back in the United States. He passed through Montana this week en route to St Paul and is expected to resume as general manager of the Great Northern railway system after a period of rest.
The superintendent’s report for the end of the fiscal month shows enrollment at 5265, up about 40 percent from 3493 a year earlier. The article notes a leave of absence affecting a named office, and reports a train No. 4 dining car fire near Harlem that shattered windows and burned about $800 in receipts before the car was fully consumed.
The Bozeman Symphony Orchestra concert at the municipal theater drew a large audience as part of the Community Entertainment league season. Conductor Gifford Nash earned praise for training the ensemble and its soloist Myrtle Steffens. The orchestra offered free admission to local middle and high school pupils during final rehearsals. The piece Knowest Thou That Sweet Land? elicited special acclaim.
Billings January 25 Paul Simonich, held at the county jail for mental derangement, drowned himself by submerging his head in a tub of water in the lavatory. He had talked of ending his life before bedtime. Prisoners awakened to find him missing and later his body was recovered. Authorities telegraphed to addresses in his pockets to verify his identity.
The Presbyterians of Polson formed a general committee under the new era program approved by the Presbyterian general assembly. C. H. Lyman chairs, with Mrs. L. L. Marsh and others as members. Rev. F. W. Thompson attended. Marsh named secretary. each member assigned a department of church activity and authorized to recruit from the congregation.
Great Falls, Jan. 25. A car detaching from a passing train struck a caboose in the Great Northern yards at Bow. Freight conductor Abraham Lake, inside the caboose, was instantly killed as wreckage caught fire consuming the caboose and two freight cars. He leaves a wife and five children.
W G Marlow announces that Cooke City will gain an all year road. The interior department grants permission to build a 49 mile metal surfaced highway between Gardiner and Cooke City, two thirds surveyed, improving mining area access. R S Robertson to inspect Northern Pacific railway safety on local division. Griffith E Davis and Bertha Beck announce Salt Lake City wedding. Rev W L Alexander and Mrs Alexander visit Livingston as guests of Mr and Mrs W A Ortmiyer.
Saturday evening the Beall brothers home in Pleasant Valley hosted about 25 guests for games music and singing. Mrs C R Cummings and her three children visited from Butte en route to Casper Wyoming to join her husband. St Theresa's Aid society met at the parish house. retiring president Mrs Theresa Barry received a cameo brooch. Various local residents from Butte and nearby towns visited relatives, with plans to move or join spouses in Seattle Cardwell and North Boulder are noted as new residents. A teacher Miss Josie McFadden was off work with a badly infected foot. Montana Irrigation Congress attendance and a death in Butte are mentioned.
Son County lawmaker, who served two terms and was a beloved figure in the community, was remembered in a funeral. Attendees from Whitehall included Ned Green, Nate Root, A. R. McDonald, Charles Hatch, George Herring, Bozeman, Robert Schneider, J. Dowling, Boulder, and Mrs. Lena Mathey and Mrs. Harry Huber.
The Yellowstone Trail association opens in Deer Lodge with 10 a m sessions led by L R Nye. Welcome by Senator Charles H Williams and address by H O Cooley. Wiley discusses business man’s view and 1920 budget plans. Committees formed for plans finance assessment publicity and route issues. Afternoon sessions review reports and discuss the trail’s good in Western Montana.
Great Falls plans for a state girls rescue home or maternity hospital directed by the Salvation Army. The project has backing from the local ministerial association and encouragement from the Chicago office. A 35-person capacity building in a residential area is contemplated to replace current Montana placements in Spokane El Paso or Los Angeles.
Great Falls committees of the Automobile Dealers association prepare for the annual Montana automobile show to be held March 16 to 20. The event will occupy the Montana Distributing company building second floor with space for 40 cars and an additional room for about 20 automobile accessories exhibits.
An eastbound express train arriving in Livingston carries elk bound for a park in Aurora Illinois. A 2 year old cow escaped her crate and fled down Main Street before police. She likely headed toward the park, joining the fourth Elk shipment from Gardiner that week.
Albert Fisher long a Helena resident now of Augusta was given a funeral in Helena today with services in an undertaking parlor and a local interment. Pallbearers included Matt W. Alderson R. Lee Ward Moses Morris Cornelius Hedges Jr. and James A. Sanders. An escort from the Society of Pioneers attended the service.
In Helena on January 25 the Knights of Columbus council completed 58 candidates through the degrees. Mass opened at St Helena Cathedral with Rev J I Lelane as celebrant and Rev John Tracy of Mount St Charles college preaching. Banquet toastmaster was William Seallon, formerly Anaconda Copper Mining managing director, now Walsh associate in Helena.
A postponed Montana state fair board meeting will convene in Helena on Tuesday. Officers are to be elected and Governor Stewart is expected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph Choisser of Forsyth. Final details of the 1920 exposition will be decided.
A light shower fell in Helena on January 25 as temperatures edged upward toward 50 degrees. The modest rain failed to dampen local activities, with residents noting the mild winter weather.
A report notes about 400 Amazon tribes lacking any Christian missionary presence, highlighting the gap in religious outreach and cultural contact. The article discusses the implications for missionary work and indigenous communities without detailing specific dates or organizations.
Social items from Meaderville Centerville Walkerville and the South Side note clubs church meetings dances births visitors and other general interest notes addressed to Suburban Notes care of the Standard Butte.
Centerville residents undertake travel and illness updates. Mrs. Bettens returned from Seattle after a 30 day visit to her daughter, while James Leahey is seriously ill at home. John Loughlin leaves for Saskatchewan for a month, and Mrs. Tremberth plans a Seattle return next week. Local clubs and lodges held meetings and installations at St George hall, with officers named. A social at Hibernia hall and several family updates complete the week.
Vincent Merchano heads to Rochester for Mayo Brothers hospital care while Mayo others, Mrs. Edith Ferraro convalesces at a local hospital. George Frank and daughter visit from Grace Montana, Mrs. Crinich ill at home, and the Meaderville Young Men's Club hosts a Wednesday dance with Miss Zita Dillon’s orchestra. Local residents return from Portland and Rochester for medical care, visits, and club activities fill the week.
Silver Bow Commission chief Percey Erlich returns from an East tour visiting New York Boston Washington and Chicago. Many residents travel unite for local events and announcements across Butte, including new arrivals, illnesses, enlistments, and social receptions.
Miss Mildred Clinton returned to Kansas City after wintering with her sister Mrs. Deahl. Birth announced of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Butalla. Networking notes include Woodcraft lodge officers installed at Masonic hall and Modern Woodmen installation. Residents and visitors listed with health updates and social gatherings at Lexington terrace and other local homes.
In Deer Lodge county Montana district court probate matter estate of Dimitre Stoyeoff Gauncheff. Administrator D A Batcheff petitions for order to sell all real property for estate purposes. Court requires interested parties to appear Feb 11 1920 at 10 am to show cause why sale should not be granted. Publication four weeks in Anaconda Standard. Judge GEO B WINSTON dated Jan 10 1920.
Notice declares registration closure March 19 1920 at 5 p.m. for the April 5 1920 city election. Electors may register with the county clerk at the courthouse or via deputy registrar, justice of the peace, or notary public per law. KB. F. Bailey serves as Ex-Officio County Registrar for Deer Lodge County Montana.
The regular annual meeting of the Standard Publishing company a Montana corporation will be held at the company office in the Standard building Anaconda Mont on Monday February 2 1920 at 2 oclock p m for electing trustees to serve for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting T H Emery Assistant Secretary dated at Anaconda Mont Jan
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