Murphy's Ride A Historical Event
Death of a pioneer business man recalled after a long trip. The item notes Murphy's ride as part of a historic journey and honors a key local figure.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1919
Page
8
Death of a pioneer business man recalled after a long trip. The item notes Murphy's ride as part of a historic journey and honors a key local figure.
William C Murphy a Missoula pioneer and former Cedar Creek store owner died in Seattle after leading purchasing for Selms Carey Kerbough. Born 1853 in New Brunswick Connecticut he rode to Deer Lodge during the Nez Perce scare and helped establish early Montana commerce. Funeral at St Xavier Missoula with burial in St Mary’s.
South Butte Justice Wilkinson prepares for a busy day as the county attorney lists several defendants. Robert B. faces robbery charges, Mike George Vich is charged with a misdemeanor, Cade dy Moore is charged with third degree assault, and Mrs. Richard Hon steel will have a disturbance hearing. Nine women, including Alice Clayton Viel Roberts Margaret Davis Marguerite Smith Bessie Cox Ruby Johnson Irene Bartlett Cupid Hartman, are cited for vagrancy.
Oldiers and sailors returning to Butte find Red Cross home service as vital postwar aid. Over 150 veterans have registered for citizenship certificates, insurance, arrears, and wage claims, with Red Cross coordinating with attorneys, auditors, and hospitals. The organization offers free help, handles war department rulings, and maintains close ties with city officials and agencies to assist families and injured or discharged service members.
Jessie Levett of 9 East Mercury Street, known as Mary Jane, was arrested Saturday on a grand larceny charge. Accused by Hassen Mousa of stealing $500, she was sent from the city jail to the county jail, with Ed Keke listed as a witness.
Meat Inspector I T Ruhle rated markets in the last week, awarding percentages to several meat markets. Union hall Lutey Bros South Main street Independent Harry Snow and Capital 100 percent John De la Torre 98 percent Gar Thomas Maintreet Hutte Cash and Standard 97 percent enson 9 percent Bheliek 94 percent
Father McDonald delivers a stirring 11 o clock Mass sermon urging worship reverence and loyalty as the path to eternal happiness. He stresses that Mass attendance is a duty and that every effort should be made to hear the holy sacrifice, with prayers for the dead and listings of weekly high masses and parish activities.
An advertisement from St. Louis Missouri touts a home based rupture treatment, alleging a scientifically proven method that “cannot slip” and promises a free trial by mail. The copy urges readers to send their name for information and a trial kit.
The Dramatic club of the parish will host a social and dance at Stevens and Mantey’s hall tomorrow evening. Preparations have been ongoing for weeks and those in charge promise a lively entertainment. Sergt Matthew Young, a Marine recruit from the local station, heads to an office training camp in the east for four months after past service with the infantry. He has served over several years and recently spent time in Portland, Oregon.
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