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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
12
Missoula January 30. D R Cox, who came from Joplin Missouri to contest a divorce, has vanished after visiting his children at the Slaughter home. He left money and valuables at his brother P B Cox's house and was last seen leaving the Slaughter residence after supper.
Lewistown reports conditions improving on local rail routes. Temperature fell to 30 degrees below zero as of 7 p.m. with wind and snow ceasing. Branch lines are being cleared and Milwaukee freight to Harlowton aims for tomorrow, with passenger service possible. Main line trains on Milwaukee and Great Northern around time eastbound, westbound hours late. Milwaukee to Great Falls likely open for freight tomorrow.
Montana state officials called for an investigation into dining car service. Commissioner J H Hall proposed a resolution alleging reduced portions, poorer quality, and price hikes, some over 100 percent, under food conservation claims. The measure stalled as McCormick objected and Chairman Boyle did not place it on the agenda.
Anaconda Copper Mining company sues Missoula County for 20000 dollars claiming $50000 in taxes were paid under protest though properly only about $30000 was due. Murphy and Whitlock, Missoula, represent the company in the action. The complaint states the county’s levy was disproportionate to the company’s tax burden and seeks a refund of the excess.
The state weather bureau in Helena reports the cold wave remaining severe through Thursday night. A Canadian storm eases slightly. Prince Albert hit 24 below last Monday, Helena fell to 16 below zero and 12 below at noon. Miles City registered 30 below, Billings 164 below, Havre 22 below, with Tuesday morning at Miles City 18 above.
The state railroad commission endorsed the August schedule for Flathead lake services with a flat rate of 11 rents per hundred for wheat and wheat products in either direction. One carrier had proposed 10 cents per hundred for flour and millstuffs but was directed to apply the same wheat rate.
Helena public schools face longer daily sessions or six days a week classes unless the newly added agricultural course from the latest legislature can be taught. Superintendent John Dietken indicated the change is tied to curriculum expansion and funding.
Helena Jan 30 state council of defense held a special meeting yesterday and indorsed the McDowell home stead bill presented to congress through Lieutenant Governor McDowell of Montana. The measure would grant all bona fide homesteaders title at once to enable them to borrow on their lands and finance themselves.
A Billings infantry company in France is well supplied, with clothing and American tobacco highly desired. Captain Orville Anderson notes in a Jan 4 1918 letter that men have three pairs of shoes, woolen underclothes, socks, sweaters, coats, caps, wristlets, and blankets. Local supporters sent $100 to buy tobacco, and Christmas boxes arrived.
In Dillion Montana J J Hollingsworth sold his 400 acre ranch two miles south of town near Blacktail bridge to John Anderson for about 40000 including stock and equipment. Anderson plans possession March 1 and already controls extensive acreage in the county and adjacent Madison county.
W Judevine of Bozeman died in Butte this afternoon. He was a respected Bozeman citizen and proprietor of the Farmers' Creamery with wide county ties. His death comes as a great shock to the community. His older son Horace Judevine is in the army with troops bound for France.
Glenn Nickerson files in district court seeking custody of his three older children while denying custody of the 6 year old. He cites his divorced wife Caroline Nickerson, whose divorce was granted November 1 1916, as the mother. The custody fight centers on the district court decision granting custody to Mrs Nickerson.
Helena Jan 0 Service regulations under the new draft law provide that men disqualified for general military service may be required for special services and Adjutant General Creenat states that men found qualified only for special or limited military service will not be included in the regular quota. A special call will be made. Montana for instance would be called now to furnish 200 men for special military service. This would be apportioned among the counties the mean the regular calls are apportioned it is not known when the call for the second draft will be made and until it is made it will not be known how many men Montana must furnish. The books showing the credits the state will receive for men who have enlisted voluntarily since the first draft was made will not be closed until the day when the second draft call comes.
Miss Martha Winn marries W C Bentley of Oklahoma City in Mattsburg Missouri. Deer Lodge notices multiple weddings and engagements including Miss Margaret Sager and Hugh Evans. local officials report Powell County A llattendance oversubscribed. several residents attend funerals and travel to Butte, Helena, or Helmville for events. Red Cross prepares surgical dressing lessons. Bishop Faber to conduct services at Episcopal church.
Helena reported a brutal start to the day as temperatures plunged to 16 degrees below zero and then hovered near 10 below before deepening to 20 below by evening. Other Montana cities experienced similarly severe cold with forecasts predicting warmer weather by Friday.
Physical examinations by Dr. S. Smith and Dr. J. Blair of registrants yielded 17 passers, one qualified for special service, 14 sent to the medical advisory board, and one named Robert H. Sunday for special or limited service. Other passers include Jerome Bertelsen, John Balkama, John N. Buehler, Ernest Atkinson, Burtin C. Corbin, Renan de Camp, Cliff Garber, Garrett Hyink, Ole Larson, Jesse C. Lomas, Gomer A. Lochridge, William Melloy, Wayne D. Quigley, George H. Rayburn, Eugene C. Street, Jesse Wood, and Jasper Woodring.
Albert Buettner Homerick Brandi John Frence George W Henke Frank H Howard Earl B Heighton Roy Hubbard Ludwig CC Hansen Philip Hancock James Morely A F Smith William M Thompson. The medical advisory board includes J F Blair KH FE Séits HW He Jadd d A1 Delanes W Bole and A Van Oven of Bozeman and R 1D Alton of Livingston.
In Bozeman on January 30 the state of Montana charged Benjamin Walker of Salesville with assaulting I J Johnston principal of the Salesville school after a daughter was punished for disobedience. A jury found Walker guilty and fined him 400 dollars, which he paid. The case, heard by Judge W F Poorman, was prosecuted by County Attorney Carlson and deputy Peterson with George D Pease for the defendant.
A Chicago Tribune summary notes farmers oppose further railway wage increases, fearing higher freight and passenger rates. It argues government paternalism may aid wage earners while harming farmers, urging a conservative shift in rail transportation policy. The piece links labor demands to political risk in Chicago politics.
In Missoula on January 30 Under Sheriff Arthur Higgins found Walter H Darby nearly frozen in his cabin near the lower county bridge. The almost 81 year old man was moved to St Patrick's hospital in critical condition. He had been living alone with his dog, once ran a cigar stand on Higgins avenue, and is said to be a son of St Louis's first mayor.
Helena January 30 in a published opinion Assistant Attorney General R L Mitchell with concurrence of Attorney General Ford states county treasurers must deposit all county moneys with banks except amounts needed for making change and cash warrants State Examiner H Magraw sought guidance on the term current business within the statute governing state funds deposits.
The article notes that at the start of the war aircraft could barely reach 50 miles per hour, but modern war planes cruise at 120 miles an hour on long missions. Earlier two man crews or equivalent weights are now surpassed by larger planes capable of carrying a ton or more of cargo.
The United States bureau of the fisheries reports revised figures from this season's census. The Alaskan herd totals 468,692 fur seals across its categories after the update.
A strange woman attempted to cash a $800 money order at the post office. Postmaster Burke, suspecting fraud, had her call back to verify the issuer in Butte. She bought another $2 order and boarded to avoid detection. the altered amount was $800 from $8.25. She fled toward Butte, but railway officers coordinated with Butte authorities to intercept once the suspect reached the destination.
Mrs H H Nell leads surgical dressings inspection in Deer Lodge during Mrs Bower’s absence while men at the state penitentiary receive instruction. The business women's class adds two supervisors to meet demand, with Mrs Peter Collins Mrs J H Strain and the Misses Templeton guiding. Barrett review L O T M meets Saturdays. others may join. A review and exam Feb 13 at 7 15 p m for completed students. Two sewing machines at Red Cross rooms deemed worthless. owners to notify for return. Lib erty, Miss Libby’s patriotic song, is sold at headquarters for 15 cents with proceeds to Red Cross. Shipments planned today. knit goods due Friday. completed garments to be turned in at once.
Insurance of all kinds offered by Wellcome and Durston company located at 110 East Park.
Low temperatures kept some curlers at home but spectators filled the rink for twoMatches saw Berry McKay Hickeoox Halloran Capron A Morden W M Kelly M Morden skip 10 the Corcoran Matheson Meyers Haddick King Vrazer Jette McCaskill skip 11.
Quick work by the fire department kept a major blaze from spreading at 516 West Fifth street last evening. Origin traced to a defective flue. Mrs. Oliver ill in bed. Mr. Oliver carried her to a neighbor as the department used a large chemical extinguisher, keeping the loss around ten dollars.
Chemical analyses of ash from household wastes at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station show marked fertilizing value in banana skins orange peels apple peelings cantaloupe rinds potato peelings pea pods bean strings stems tea leaves coffee grounds eggshells bones peanut shells tobacco fruit stones and more. Recommended for fertilizing home gardens.
Anaconda high school basketball coach Mitchell pushes his team through scrimmages and hard practice as Missoula visits next Saturday. Regulars struggle with consistency while reserves show depth, and analysts note Anaconda, Butte and Big Timber as strong state contenders. The clash with Schlossberg and the Missoula squad tests Anaconda's bid to lead Montana hoops.
Notice is given that the registration books for the general municipal election on April 1 1918 will close March 2 1918 at 5 oclock p m Electors may register before the county clerk at the courthouse in Anaconda or before a justice of the peace or notary public as provided by law Fr Be Christiansen Ex Officio County Registrar Deer Lodge County Montana
Notice under section 16 chapter 125 1915 laws registries open February 16 1918 at 5 pm for the March 18 1918 municipal primary in Anaconda Montana. Electors may register before the county clerk at the courthouse a justice of the peace or a notary public as provided by law. KE Christensen ex officio county registrar Montana location Anaconda.
At the Imperial last evening Ethel Clayton starred in Stolen Hours as a versatile lead. The feature replaced Pranning Farmers, delayed in transit due to train connections, with an all star World artists cast. The tale follows a shiftless gambler who marries a gambling hell proprietor for a living, amid a romantic subplot ending happily. The Ford Educational Weekly joined the program and the showing repeats tonight.
A fragment lists multiple individuals and places including J. R. Croft Malta Edith Montrose San Francisco Francis Mendell Butte E. N. Holland Chicago Philadelphia Minneapolis Calgary Havre Denver New York Butte Southern Cross and various affiliations.
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