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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
9
Milk Inspector Erickson reports Butte ice cream sales from 500 to 2000 gallons daily with expected July 4 increase beyond 2000. Cream sales run 400 to 600 gallons daily. He notes a state standard drop from 14 to 10 percent fat and possible city ordinance alignment, while enforcement relies on state law due to absence of local rules.
Richard Rowe, a Fi Miner, told police he bought two right gum boots from South Arizona goods dealer Gordon. Rowe paid three dollars for boots he says do not form a pair. Gordon says he explained the boots were not paired and lowered the price from twelve to three. He was arrested and bond set for police clarification.
The city treasury gains 1600 from selling Clark playgrounds equipment to the school board. After council approval and appraisal, the property was transferred to the school for safe activity under a trained instructor, with the treasurer completing the transaction yesterday.
Grace Y. Stewart filed for divorce from David Stewart at the county clerk’s office. She states he can provide for their two minor children but has failed to do so. The children are in the care of her parents. Francis Brozovich, widow of John.
The estate of Isrozovich lists property valued at 1000 dollars with four minor children to share. A judge’s decree releases John S. Dutton from guardianship of Lorretta Dutton. Bonds of 400 dollars by John Rowe as administrator and 500 dollars by Margaret Ander ton as administratrix of John J. Sennett’s estate are filed.
Police Magistrate H. Grimes reports June fines totalled 8425, a new record with few arrests. Of 43 drunkenness charges, 20 paid fines, 3 dismissed, 8 committed, 12 forfeited bonds. Disturbance charges: 15 fined, 14 dismissed, 4 forfeited bonds. Miscellaneous: 142 cases, 6 paid fines, 7 committed, 17 forfeited bonds. Six vagrancy cases were dismissed.
Judge Lynen granted Leona Sims a divorce from Frank Sims in Butte after a turbulent marriage marked by repeated abuse including a black eye and threats with an axe. The decree restored her maiden name and ordered restoration of her name.
Tim Harrington, brother of former county treasurer John Harrington, returns to Butte from Fort Russell Wyoming after discharge from the service. He served with Company , engineers and notes that American troops are being shipped from Brest in large numbers. He adds that remaining expeditionary forces will depart France soon as peace is signed.
A new drug store opens today at 108 North Main street operated by S. C. Clinton from Minnesota and Tom Curley from Nevada. Curley is a registered pharmacist in three states. The store will emphasize quick prescription filling and will stock medicines, with a soda fountain and stationery counter planned.
In June 136 dogs were impounded by poundmaster F. W. Krabler. Of these 113 were killed or redeemed or sold. Six horses and three cows were impounded and redeemed. The city treasury collected $204 from this source. Dog catchers remain active. loose dogs are seized and held three days, then killed if not redeemed.
Judge Lamb directed the jury to return a verdict for defendant William J. Burke in a suit by Mary B. McKechnie alleging failure to perform a contract for ranch work at Silver Star Montana. Damages sought were 2500 dollars.
Dancing and good music at Columbia Gardens with nightly events and Sunday afternoon sessions. An eight piece orchestra or string ensemble provides the musical entertainment as patrons enjoy dances in the garden setting.
Protest against special improvement district No. 198 for pavement along Harrison Avenue from Front Street to Land Avenue was filed with the city council. Thirty residents signed, objecting to plans and pressions they say do not reflect their wishes as the district would serve as an artery to the state highway.
A Butte resident reported the loss of a rare Canadian trench knife valued as a souvenir. The item vanished from 47 North Main Street, likely the town’s sole example of its kind. The theft is linked to a well-known local hockey player who served in France. Lipman, a copper industry figure tied to Guggenheim mining interests, died at his New York home. Elks lodge members and visitors are urged to parade in uniform July 4 at 9 o'clock, carrying canes. E. R. Coppо and Prank L. Riley organize.
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