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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1917
Page
7
A catalog style notice highlighting a chest of silver or a six-piece starter set offered as a thoughtful enduring gift. Emphasizes Arcadian Pattern as up to date, original, well built with a complete selection always on hand.
Butte notes list numerous visitors and residents on business or leisure, including Orton Bros rent planes and Stein-Bloch clothing. mentions Dan Grant, John H Tracy, George D King, J M Conway, John Dingwall, E W Stevens, and Mrs Margaret Renney among others. Various visits from Missoula, Billings, Great Falls, Dilton, Avon, Miles City, Philipsburg, and Missoula. Also ads for olive oil, a $550 piano offered for $125, and a local bank reminder about savings deposits.
A class of 10 tyres from Butte Anaconda and Deer Lodge participated in the midsummer ceremonial at the Knights of Pythias hall last night led by George Hopkins masters of ceremonies. The event draws over 200 lodge members and features a mix of serious and comic acts as part of the regular lodge year.
A 2 AM disturbance at the Betcler residence on Nevada Avenue led to a burglar being discovered by August Betcler. Tom Frame, wanted on prior burglaries in Walkerville and other charges, was turned over to police after the daughter woke her father. Frame had returned from Missoula with multiple burglary charges pending.
The summer colony at Columbia Gardens swells beyond previous years as permanent and temporary homes multiply. Special mail service supports an influx of summer residents near mountains, with many seeking nature and a cool climate. The August breakup approaches and a September fall remains.
Reports show hundreds of workers leaving Butte for Seattle amid coast labor activity. About 300 men have departed in two weeks, many wearing Campbell’s Metal Mine Workers union buttons. Shifts in shipyard work and logging camps around Gray's Harbor reflect ongoing industrial tension and wage conditions amid broader mining disruptions.
George Eckman and L W W leader Tom Campbell ally amid metal mine workers revolt rumors. Eckman clashed with Tom Rimmer, a known LW W propagandist, after Rimmer warned him about scabs. Both men were arrested, bond posted, and face police court for disturbance.
At a Butte meeting of Mount St Charles alumni in Helena the group set the annual alumni association picnic for July 22 at Gregson Springs. All alumni current students and prospective students are invited. Father Tracey spoke on the college’s progress while Riley will lead next week’s meeting. W P Halloran attended from Anaconda. A sports committee selected includes Joe O Donnell James Byrne and Tom Collins.
Federal mediator W. H. Rodger notes the electricians agreement raises wages but urges business interests and public leaders in Butte to prevent higher living costs that would erase workers gains.
Fire of unknown origin late last night broke out in the furnace room of a Currie basement block at 116 West Galena, causing about $500 in damage. The fire did not reach the upper floor and was fought by the department after pedestrians and roomers fled to the street.
The phrase El Khalil marks Abraham as the friend of God in Arab tradition. The title, meaning friend, distinguishes him in the imum communion with the Almighty.
Late society items detail the marriage of Robert Lavell and Mies Laurette Settivan, many social gatherings hosted by the Layalty Girls and Mrs O Mara, a Red Cross dance at the Butte Country Club, and multiple visits from Holmes and Ozanne family members with Gonzaga and Carnegie Tech ties.
State Chairman Miss Evans praised local support as Miss Jane Wane of Melrose announced the campaign net about 450 to 500 dollars for French war orphans. With 7,000 tags on hand Hutte bought over 4,000, aided by Campfire Girls and Bluebirds and Hoy Scouts across city streets. Several women led the drive including Mrs J D Wallace and Mrs W J Dunstan, with funds to be deposited in Daly Bank, Montana.
Special Dispatch to the Standard. Washington July 14. Representative Jeannette Rankin, author of the sole bill pending in Congress to grant separate allowances to wives and dependent relatives of American soldiers and sailors, plans to push for early consideration with Judge Julian W. Mack as committee chairman. Mack will help draft general lines of the measure for reference to Congress. The bill is expected to take on war emergency credentials and face review this session. The report notes appreciation for government workers who gained eight hour shifts and a Saturday holiday, with Rankin’s efforts highlighted. Also mentioned are new army volunteers, drug business personnel enlisting, and a Serbian delegation seeking transport to join the US Army.
The Ladies in charge of the work of the Butte Womans Patriotic League for this week include Monday J R Ruse and Meaday, Wednesday Willian Butts, Thursday Frank Bailey, Friday Chauncey Berries, and Saturday R Bowien. The executive board meets at 10 80 Monday morning. Several boxes are ready for shipment to base hospitals in France and many new members have joined at the courthouse headquarters.
Crowley announces the funeral for Thomas Jone, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Crowley, at 1 o'clock Monday at the family home 442 Anaconda Road, then at St Marys Church for a 9:30 service, with burial at Catholic cemetery. Stoll funeral details to follow, Daitz arrangements for Martin Bata. services at Tindering pastors and a memorial announcement forthcoming.
The funeral service for Michael K Sullivan is set for Mor lay morning at 9:30 at clock the fan nila, toad, proces church. Holy Cross comet ant of Thanks. Mrs M NyGard and M J Walsh Co Funeral Directors arranged the services.
Funeral services for Hert Wedge will be held at Sherman Reed funeral chapel on Monday July 18 1917 at 3 pm Reverend Charles F Chapman of Iperating will officiate Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery The remains of John Pitt Tare are at Sherman Reed’s undertaking establishment in later papers Zachary Zachos in this city July 14 Christ aged 19 years beloved brother of Angelous Zachalos of this city and Louie Zacharos of Twin Bridges Montana Funeral services will be held at Sherman funeral chapel Moore and conan de church Idaho and street conducted by Reverend Marco Kommenich Interment in Mount Mortah Cemetery Automobiles
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