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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
5
The 1920 reminiscence recalls Butte’s Fourth of July from the 1890s to 1894 with loud firework displays from Broadway to Chinatown, giant firecrackers, and dangerous parades. It notes A P A clashes, police and militia responses, and lingering resentments, while contrasting past rowdiness with later calmer celebrations.
Fine stationery and office supplies at the P O news stand. P J Gilligan humane officer will be out of Butte until after July 12 when his courthouse office reopens. Brotherhood of American Yeomen No 254 to host a card party at K of P hall on July 6 1920 evening. Savings deposits before July 15 earn interest from July 1 1920. Miss Elsie Wagner visiting from Victor to spend a week with the Penhalls. Calkins news department open till 10 pm. Latest magazines on science and current topics available. Public phone dial always at hand.
More than 200 members of the Butte aerie No. 11 F O E depart for Kalispell this evening to attend the state convention. The Butte delegation includes 12 past presidents and 33 others, with many families joining. Special fare rates are arranged on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways.
Col Sam Roberts, longtime editor of the Tri bune Review, has moved back to Butte with Mrs Roberts at 227 South Jackson. He plans to help elect the Harding and Coolidge ticket this fall, citing national trends toward urbanization and farm supply concerns. He notes New York state acreage declines, fears higher farm prices, and supports a moderate view on prohibition.
O W Belden of Lewistown former Montana House speaker predicts Fergus county will raise about 6 000 000 bushels of wheat this year. He notes farmers are optimistic about grain conditions and a heavy hay crop with early alfalfa harvests underway. Dried alfalfa stands reach over two feet in some areas without irrigation.
Jack Flannery, famed butte fireman and Helena police chief, recalled the 1895 explosion escape and his Helena baseball days. Now living in Great Falls, he toured the police station in Butte and noted the unusually quiet Fourth.
County Treasurer C T Puckett argues city council overstepped its authority by shifting personal property tax collection away from the county. The dispute centers on who collects city taxes on personal property while the assessor and the city treasurer dispute the needed rolls and remittance. If unresolved, the city risks missing thousands in revenue and higher interest on warrants.
County and city officials spent Sunday or Monday on fishing trips and outings. Mayor Stodden joined a Madison river fishing party returning late. Public Works Commissioner Strasburger fished in the Big Hole. City Attorney Clinton and City Clerk Irvin also outing. Sheriff’s office remained open. Judge Lynch weekend at Basin creek. County officials toured roads amid complaints. City police Capt Mike O'Donnell attended a combat at Pocatello to judge fairness. Buildings deserted. flags displayed.
Mrs. Ray Stapleton freed her husband and a companion trapped beneath an overturned car after it struck a rock near Nineteen Mile. She lifted the vehicle with sudden strength, releasing the men. Stapleton suffered a severe cut and loss of blood but is not believed to be seriously injured. Driver Showers and Mrs. Stapleton escaped unharmed. the couple were en route from Great Falls to Butte, visiting friends in town.
The funeral for Signe Virginia Landberg, daughter of Mr. John F. Landberg, is set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Richards' chapel with Rev. D N Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah cemetery.
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