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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
7
A fragment notes a returning boy deserves presents like pocket scarves and a monogrammed buckle, with Leys Jewelers and Optometrists and Hallmark Store identified as the sources for stylish gifts ready for his coming.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. William Richards of Elliston is a guest at the Acoma. Many visitors and arrivals in town include Mrs. W. C. Orr of Dillon, Selway of Dillon, T. P. Carroll and wife of Ringling, B. S. Robertson of Helena, Mr. and Mrs. M. Links of Havre, K. Wyman of Dillon, Harry Lenulier, Lambert and wife of Livingston, F. W. Merigold of Kalispell, Tyler Scoville of Great Falls, Al Raish of Missoula, and others. Guests stay at the Finten, Thornton, Leggat, and Thorn. Walter Hauser on furlough from Camp Funston visits his mother. The post office and hotel crowd size headlines, with various local residents arriving from Helena, Kalispell, Whitehall, and Dillon. The issue promotes newspapers and theater offerings at the American theater.
Washington reports drastic port rules issued for a broad list of commodities to shield British industry during reconstruction. Effective May 1, they restrict items on the list. unlisted goods may enter without special licenses until July 1. Syrup, molasses, and similar articles face removal of restrictions by Feb. 24, and raw hides of all kinds will be admitted.
The Cutlers Company of Sheffield England was incorporated by act of Parliament in 1624 and empowered for the good order and government of makers of tenures, scissors, shears, and other cutlery.
In south Butte Justice Ornsby presided over a busy session. Youths including Charles Hill Davis and GF Howes faced burglary charges with mixed outcomes. Dave Neylan was dismissed on grand larceny. A Ring theft case against Andrew Kaftakas was set aside for lack of evidence. Tafts pleaded guilty to a disturbance and costs were assigned. County attorneys Murphy and Vincent prosecuted.
Report from Deer Lodge details a daring holdup at Garrison near 6:30 pm in which an Italian section hand, robbed of 865 dollars, was beaten and possibly shot. Three masked men fled in an automobile after forcing the victim to raise his hands. Doctors at Deer Lodge hospital could not determine if he was shot. Police circulated descriptions from witnesses.
Booklets detailing Boy Scout aims and the tests used to promote scouting are issued by Symons Dry Goods and Hennessy Sumor stores. The Symons volume titled What Is the Roy Se ment? and Hennessy’s pamphlet Boy Scout Tests and How to Pass Them are distributed to attract and inform both prospective and current members of the local organization.
News of the death of Michael Kelly a longtime Butte resident was received from Los Angeles. He died in California while visiting there Tuesday. He is survived by sister Miss Nora Kelly and brothers John and Daniel all of Butte. Miss Kelly travels to Los Angeles for the funeral. Stores in town today feature new stocks and prices in advertising that highlights timely offerings.
Washington testimony opens as Milton J. Trainor, a representative in the war department real estate division, faces graft charges tied to Speedway hospital projects in Chicago. Witnesses allege he influenced appraisals and lease deals, including a Hot Springs hotel and Crystal Palace lease, to benefit proposed government expenditures.
Mrs Harrington Dean a native of Ireland died at her daughter Mrs James McCarthy's home in Fall River where she lived 22 years. She came to the United States at 13, married Ivan, had three children, later wed James Harrington in 1836. he died in 1897. Survived by two sons and two daughters including Patrick Harrington of Los Angeles Philip Harrington of Seattle Mrs John Kegan of Hollandale and James McCarthy of Jody. Funeral arrangements were set with Sherman parlors.
Bills introduced by Representatives Hicks and Farr propose Theodore Roosevelt memorials. Hicks seeks a Washington museum of arts and history costing up to 5 million dollars. Farr wants a commission of top officials to select a site and adopt plans for a memorial costing 250000 dollars.
At Butte Playhouses audiences will see People's Hin Vaudevite with Carmel Myers in Who Will Marry Ste Amonta, Louis Bennican in Sandy Burke or the Vetur ie Peto in The Laurel of the Circus, Help Water American, Mr Logan and Pathe News Orwheum. Also first screen appearance in Butte Tow Lynn and Alice Lake in Cupid's Day Off, Burton Holmes travelogue Hirwndawany, and Mme Schumanne Heink appears Friday.
Mrs Ida May Garwood aged 60 wife of JL Garwood died early today at the family home. She is survived by her husband, two daughters Myra and Mrs Hylan Farland, and two sons Lewis and Paul, all of the city. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the family home then at Shortridge Memorial church with Rev. Walter M. Jordan officiating. Interment will be at Moriah Cemetery.
Reports indicate enemy patrols in touch with American and allied ports across sectors. Artillery activity increased on the front with bombardments near Kadish remy and near Vana positions, as patrols approached within two miles of allied lines.
Charles Ford Furey known as Barney Furey, a figure from the motion picture world, was named head of a western film company to be established locally within three weeks. He is a nephew of J. Furey, former sheriff of Butler How county, Montana, and son of Charter Furey and Theo Cattieman, a former sheriff of alturan county Taaho. Furey has backing from top capitalists and is connected to Vitweraph and University Studio projects in Montana.
V Williams files a damage suit in Alaska alleging a defendant's automobile struck him on August 20 while he stood nearby. He claims injuries to shoulder and knee and seeks 10000 dollars for hospital bills doctor fees and lost time as a wholesale door dealer damaged by the crash.
Washington on January 29 W A Glasgow Jr counsel for the food administration says the food administration will not oversee the government wheat price for 1918 and 1919 and is being dissolved as duties pass to the public. He insists the wheat guaranty does not extend the administration’s powers and that no such view exists.
An executive change places the new director of the War Finance Corporation amid rising duties as governor of the federal agency. The appointment confirms jr now serving as a director in the office, with retention of core responsibilities and ongoing supervision of wartime financing activities.
Report recalls that Major General Charles V. F. Townshend of the British army was interred on the Princes Islands by the Turkish government after his surrender at Kut al Amara. The islands, in the Sea of Marmara near Constantinople, are noted as popular summer resorts.
The Universal Club at Sacred Heart parish hosts an entertainment program this evening under the Rat Club banner. The event features vocal numbers, readings, songs, parodies, a violin piece, and a sparring exhibition, with dancing to follow and refreshments served until midnight.
A short note states the orange tree will often produce about 0,000 oranges while the lemon edict is about one third of that amount.
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