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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1923
Page
8
Regular session held at the courthouse on July 2 3 and 5 1923 with all members present. Bills audited include sheriff deputies, salaries, coroner and justice fees, witnesses, and various county expenses.
John Pennock was arraigned before United States Commissioner John W. James and pleaded not guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquor. Bond set at $500, he was turned over to the sheriff to await further action by the U.S. district attorney. Officers raided his cabin on Storm Lake Road, found a still mash and several gallons of moonshine near Anaconda.
Anaconda's tourist camp grows popular with motorists visiting the city’s smelter hub. Kiwanis club provided modern facilities this year, drawing about 14 cars nightly. Several travelers from Wis and Ohio praised the camp as the best on the road. Kiwanis meeting and camp supper, hosted by the ladies, is planned for Wednesday evening.
Seven youths James Garvey Raymond G Pendergast Bill Keenan John Keenan Carl Nelson Leon Hanson and William Whorle faced charges of breaking into the Park case but were found not guilty at a hearing before Judge Winston yesterday morning. The court ruled they had no involvement and released them from blame.
Contracts for work on city public school buildings were approved by the school board. D. E. Sullivan received the plumbing contract, M. H. Francis the brick and cement, B. D. Mahan the paint and kalse mine, and D. E. Longtin the tin work on Prescott school. Janitor bids will replace appointed janitors, and Miss Mary Carey’s resignation as grade school teacher in Anaconda was accepted.
The MacRae Juniors yesterday issued a challenge to any boys under 11 to play baseball. The lineup includes Shar ky as pitcher McAndrews catcher Cunningham first base Nelson second base Kleinhans shortstop Day third base Burnett left field Mc Andrews right field Collins center field.
About 75 members of the Montana Pharmaceutical association and several from Wyoming gathered in Billings for the thirty third annual convention. Mayor William V. Beers gave the welcome, Alex Peterson of Missoula spoke in reply, and the morning covered routine matters with President J. N. Starbuck of Walier delivering remarks. Dr. W. W. Andrus spoke at the afternoon session, and the evening featured dancing at the Airdome after a dinner at the Northern hotel.
Judge Winston presides over the July term opening with the state case against Charles Solmonson for shooting a dog. Fifty jurors were summoned. 49 percent have responded. The week focuses on criminal cases, with Dora M. Bollinger’s liquor possession case also on the docket.
Two defendants failed to appear in police court and forfeited bonds totaling $20. William Benson, arrested by Officer Beausoliel for drunkenness, and Marcus Andrews, arrested for drunkenness and disturbing the peace at 295 East Front Street, had bonds forfeited.
The Anaconda fire department made two calls yesterday. At 1 o'clock 516 Chestnut Street J T Harrington home coal stove smoke caused minor excitement but no damage. At 6 o'clock 520 West Park Avenue Tom Boyd home wood shed and ferrie caught fire, likely from hot ashes, with practically no loss.
The board of county commissioners will meet as a board of equalization on Mondays and Tuesdays from July 16 to August 13 1923 inclusive unless more sessions are needed. Otto J Jensen, County Clerk.
In Billings on Sunday night two automobile service stations and the Mutual company office were burglarized. About $1,500 was taken from safes. The Short Stop and Continental Service stations and the Mutual company office are in an outlying district. Explosives were used at the Continental station causing heavy damage to an adding machine and furniture. Police suspect the same burglars as in recent Great Falls crimes.
The second day of the 19 day sale drew large crowds at Strain's July clearance sale. Shoppers praised the service and bargains while extra sales staff handled the crowds. Many customers carried multiple purchases, and organizers anticipate an even bigger banner day today with ample stock remaining.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Silver Queen Mining and Development Company will be held at the office of the company at 204 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Montana, on Tuesday July 10 1923 at 7 30 p m for the election of directors and other business. James P Chrifle Secretary.
Former resident B. W. Todd, once a leading figure in the Georgetown district, arrived in Anaconda for a visit with old friends in Anaconda and the Southern Cross district. He left five years ago and is now superintendent of an Indian school at Albert Bay, British Columbia.
Two noted musicians Willard Anke lin and Miss Arcilla Clark appear in Anaconda tonight under the music department of the Anaconda Woman's Club at the Montana hotel dining room at 8:16. Ankelin will perform vocal selections and has studied opera across Germany France and Britain and toured with Madame Tetrazzini. Clark, his accompanist, is a pianist and studied as a soprano and actress in Europe.
Mr and Mrs C L Swick of Butte spent yesterday in Anaconda visiting friends before departing for New York where Mr Swick will be employed in the proof room of the New York Times. Swick was a longtime reader for the Anaconda Standard and is a well known figure in local journalism.
Describes Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy for varicose veins and other swelling conditions. Claims quick improvement with nightly and morning application from a two ounce bottle bought at drug stores. States hospital and factory use, harmless germicide, long-lasting, money-back offer via City Drug Store with mail orders accepted.
Every druggist in the county is authorized to say that a full pint bottle of Allenrho does not show the way to stop agony. If it fails to conquer rheumatism, money is returned. Allenrho has been tested for years with marvelous results in severe cases. James H. Allen, inventor, does not want payment unless success is assured. City Drug Store will supply it. mail orders accepted.
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