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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
7
A vintage note highlights Fourth of July shopping at Leys with jewelry items like pendants brooches pins tie clasps coat chains and sleeve links. It also recommends amber goxtiles and essentials such as a fountain pen or Eversharp pencil for autoists and picnickers planning holiday trips.
Butte residents and visitors are listed, with names from Dillon Basin Townsend Ely and Twin Bridges visiting the city. The note highlights shopping trips, hotel stays, and magazine deposits while mentioning local businesses and deposits at Miners Savings Bank.
Jerry Sullivan Worthy President and John Rowe Worthy Secretary urge Eagles members to assemble in the hall at 9 am on July Fourth. Bring flag as 70 brothers in service are honored in the community event.
The article notes business leaders forming a council for the Boy Scouts project in Marionville Ohio with executive secretary R. Currie chairing. Five thousand dollars raised. officers elected include Davis as president and Dr Charles as vice president. A court of honor and scout committee members are listed. A July Fourth parade plan and dividend news from a company are also mentioned.
In an inquest verdict the jury concluded the child died from strychnine in chocolate candy, found in her mailbox or given by unknown persons. Witnesses described threats between the Pietrizykowski and Bugal families and noted suspected poisoning attempts, with police continuing investigation into the suspect Pietrizykowski and related figures.
At a First Presbyterian church gathering ministers and council members debated a resolution to go on record in support of state and county defense. Opposition from several ministers followed, with discussion over church unity and proper procedure before a vote carried with only two dissentents.
Former mayor C F Nevin returns with a party from Camp Lewis where 53 000 soldiers trained. They toured Denver Kane Seattle and met Tutte men. Officers report health and high spirits as training aids in soldier preparation. A parade planning meeting for Thursday is announced by officials.
A jury in Judge Lamb's dec tment heard a suit where plaintiff sought about 696 dollars for damages and medical services after an injury to a hand. The defendant Nied any liability. The jury found for the defendant.
A garbled report states that officials instructed the corps to not request funds for subscriptions or donations. Names listed include Lawrence St Woodward Tutte Ian Carlson Anaconda Oliver Handell Cardwell Mile ton Henry Brady Dillon Wayne Morrison Wood Fargo George Harrinistan Waurn Washington and others connected with the service.
At a Butte Clerks union meeting it was decided not to parade as an organization on July 4. Members are urged to join the Independence Day parade as individuals at the corner of Montana and Granite streets Thursday morning at 8 o clock. A Monitor float will lead the group followed by women and men, with a prize for best mainsprings. Jewelry dealer Mayer promises repairs and paid participation incentives. Mrs Clarence Reader, actress, will deliver a special message to Butte women at the Empress theater this week.
A Montana public service committee from Helena will hear the telephone company's request to raise rates for city consumers. The company argues rising costs necessitate the increase to cover expenses. Mothers may meet Mrs Bennett after the matinee. Elks announce Fourth of July parade uniforms and a ribbon prize. Fred J. McQueeny and Frank L. Riley, Secretaries.
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