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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
8
Deer Lodge July 1 The three day celebration opens with a morning street parade at 10. Cowboys bands clowns and decorated floats will march as lights arch the business district. Notable arrivals include Two-Gun Nan and Princess Nana with nightly shows in the 49 entertainment program.
The ladies will serve hot dinners and luncheons on Friday and Saturday July 3 and 4 at the Odd Fellows hall to relieve housekeepers and cooks during the three day celebration. Regular meals will be available per individual routines without holiday season hurry.
J L Corbett returns to Los Angeles after a brief Deer Lodge visit with nieces Marian and Helen Corbett. Edwins Gannon drives to Anaconda for rodeo business. Gus Wisner from Gold Creek attends to Deer Lodge affairs. Many locals and visitors conduct business, visit friends, or stay with hosts across Deer Lodge and nearby towns including Butte Anaconda Helena Spokane and Minneapolis.
D P Freeze, owner of Hidden Treasure mine at Hughes Creek, returns to the district for the summer with his family. The visit follows other Hamilton notes of visitors from Missoula, Garden City, Stevensville, and Butte, plus a jail sentence for fishing without a license and a bond release for a molestation case. Scouts and campers erect the walls of a cabin at Skalkaho Creek, as local residents travel and visit relatives in Portland and San Francisco. Temperature readings and weather notes follow, with cooler conditions reported in several regions.
Associated Press reports Helena July 1 that Montana has a new lake formed when a mountain slide dammed a 16 mile creek east of Lombard after a recent earthquake. R H Johnston of Logan schools confirms the event and its effect on the stream.
John P. Shively, Dillon pioneer wagon maker and resident since 1875, died at Barrett hospital at 7:45 last evening. A Steubenville, Ohio native, he worked in mining and wagon trade across the West before settling in Dillon. He leaves a widow and four children, with funeral services set for 2:30 at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Ernest Locke.
Dillon President Frank Eliel spoke at the Andrus hotel meeting recounting the International Rotary convention in Cleveland Ohio. He noted 10 029 Rotarians from 2800 clubs and the global character of the organization. Floyd Gormley provided vocal entertainment and Harry Andrus Jr spoke on East versus West. Visitors included Tom Moran and Weldon Williams.
John Baird attends to business in Dillon from Big Hole Basin. James Duncan Jr. from Sherifandis visits for a few days. E W Smith and Mrs Smith visit from upper Horse Prairie. A P Williams sheepman from Alder stops in. S M McKnight and Nellie McKnight visit from Dell. Thomas Thexton of Ennis makes a business visit. Jim McKnight arrives from Dell.
Philipsburg July 1 local notes report Mrs. C A Metcalf returning from Portland and Vincent Winninghoff visiting with his parents. Dr A C Knight came back from Salt Lake City where he led Fort Douglas hospital duties during the citizens training camp. Several Philipsburg residents including Mr and Mrs James A Lee, George M Harris, Gene Barrett, and Thomas N Brogan are noted for visits, business, or illness. Priscilla and R E B clubs met with social events, while H Lowndes Maury and A L Truscott are listed as visitors. New church construction plans include $100000 from the Presbyterian board for churches at Port Ve, Casper, and Kl.
Judge Ed gar Baker of Lewistown held a short district court session in Harlowton on Friday and Saturday, relieving Judge Ford who is at Virginia City. Local residents and visitors list numerous social calls and business trips across the region, with a notable baseball win for the Harlowton team over Judith Gap 11 to 12 in 10 innings.
Mrs. Ralph Good of Twedot visited Harlowton friends last Friday afternoon. Oscar Skeen spent Saturday tending to business matters at White Sulphur Springs.
Mrs D R Wyome of San Francisco guests Basin Friday. Miss Alice Corbin arrives from Salt Lake to summer here. Many residents visit, travel, or host gatherings around Basin Creek, Boulder and nearby towns. Events include weddings, dances, and family visits with numerous local and regional in attendance.
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