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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
9
A 1914 Meclure News Service horoscope warns of adverse planetary alignments for Saturn and Jupiter. It advises against buying or selling, starting important work, or making serious business decisions. Cautions about health, wealth, and temperament follow, noting risks for traders and a mix of favorable hints for writers and those adhering to tradition.
Gamming ems Joan nuttin and Jacob Holppa proprietors of a saloon on Hast pe te street were dismissed by sugte Doran after a hearing on gambling charges. Mrs Walnio alleged Ned permitted her husband John to gamble, and after wine ing $113.96, secured a garnishee on his check. The court found the evidence insumerent and the defendants were dismissed.
H Mester resigns after four years as washler in the Wells Fargo Express local office and will start new duties at the First National Bank. He will be succeeded by John P Holt who has been with the express company in Seattle for some time.
The Mine Workers Union announces its first annual picnic for Saturday Aug 15 at Columbia Gardens. Committee chair William Stoddard says it will be a wholesome event with sports games dancing and a musical program for all ages. About 1000 in pledges has been raised to cover expenses and prizes. An inquest into a fatal electrocution at the High Ore mine is slated for Monday.
Complaints reach city authorities that hackney operators and autos for hire set unlawful prices inside the city. Acting Mayor Smith orders Chief Murphy to enforce the ordinance. Yates lists must be posted in every taxi and hire vehicle, with copies printed today for public notice. Notify police if any overcharging is observed for prompt action.
Jacob Korte, a Butte bartender, was dismissed of a grand larceny charge after a hearing in Justice Shea's court. He then pleaded not guilty to selling intoxicants to minor John Hill. Hill claimed $208 was stolen from him July 7 at a saloon where Korte worked. The larceny charge was dropped for insufficient evidence, while Korte admitted selling to a minor and faces a new hearing on the remaining charges.
Mrs Mary Brett widow of James Brett died yesterday after Brights disease at 12 Anaconda road. A prominent member of Women of Woodcraft the Catholic Benevolent society and Knights and Ladies of Security she worked at St Marys church. Born in England she came to the United States in 1870 lived in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania before moving to Butte six years ago and marrying Mr Brett. Survived by seven children James John Mamie Annie Peter Margaret and Helen.
The funeral of veteran Hartnett, a leader in local democratic politics, was held yesterday at his daughter's home with a requiem high mass at Sacred Heart church. The pallbearers included Tim Driscoll and Patrick O'Brien. services followed by church rites. The Sheepshearers union No. 1 prepared to elect a credentials committee chaired by J Yoakum, with V Keller and Eugene Crandall, and a constitution committee led by W I Garvie, N S Hall.
The text enumerates county officers and their titles: Harrington and Rare as county clerk, Dave Keehoo as clerk of court, John J. Foley as county treasurer, Mike Sheehan as county assessor, P J Sullivan as county auditor, James Kane as sheriff, Tim Driscoll as county attorney, Dan Drew as coroner, Elaine M. Crowley as superintendent of schools, Harrington as surveyor Martin Fare, and notes consult city directories for offices.
The Butte post office records a year ending June 3, 1914, with 43 189 pieces of registered mail received and insured parcels valued at 182 386. Fees on insured parcels and COD packages rose with recent vogue, while last 12 months saw significant parcel activity. Butte is cited as a key distribution point for major mail order houses.
See train No. 92 will arrive in Butte at 10 instead of p. m. Sunday, July 18. Round trip Glen $1, Dillon Armistead $2.50. Rivers are now low and clear, fishing excellent.
George W. Handlin, an agent for New York Life Insurance in Butte, is missing and under investigation for a cash shortage of about 500 dollars. Once a minekeeper, Handlin disappeared two weeks ago after handling funds while employed at local mines. Police and company officials continue to search for him with no solid leads.
In Butte notices many brief items: H Tuttle from Boulder spent yesterday in the city. Charles Bruce heads to Livby for a position. Mr and Mrs A Munday visit Eureka California. Charles May, Winston mayor, was here yesterday. G B Fox of Kendall and Dr W E Toney arrive for business. A July 16 birth at 419 North Wyoming stresses. The Liddicont family welcomes a son at 32 South Main. The Montana automobile tour book lists 2,500 miles of county. Mrs Weinberg and Mrs Carl Jensen visit relatives. A big party left for Michigan. Misses Bailey and Kelling at the Thornton for a few days to promote their school of music.
Los Angeles reports Rev. Oscar Haas of the Eastern Star Spiritual Church jailed awaiting arraignment on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. DA says Haas persuaded members to invest over 810,000 in a planned project near San Jacinto, a stock deal that later unraveled.
Paris and Stuebenville reports note a duel was called off after mediators Paul De Cassusnas and Carl Lahm settled there was no valid reason. In Ohio, 200 striking miners attacked pump men near Hirachey. Sheriff Huscroft's deputies repelled the line, arrests followed, one deputy injured. Market quotes list grains and futures prices including Wheat July and September futures with various grades and delivery months.
Every Saturday in July and August a $15 round trip from Tutte is offered with continuous passage both directions. All members of Silver Bow camp No. 5305 are invited to attend a meet and smoker on Friday night July 1 1914 at the Pythian castle.
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