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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1926
Page
22
July 22 report from Bitter Root News Nations notes a $500 donation from Mrs. Gus Daly aided a local Boy Scout project. A 48 foot dining hall structure will be erected at the scout complex forming part of a larger camp with a new timbered shelter and creekside area near the ranger station. The project aims to improve facilities and wildlife protection while supporting troop activities.
Hamilton July funeral services were held for Marie Fowler and Edward Doran residents connected to local families. The ceremony took place at the Rolie church with friends and relatives attending.
July 22 Jack Ife of Deer Lodge lodged in county jail on a charge of shooting George Schimmel near the Hamilton residence on Second street. Wolfe planned to face a judge Friday morning on a charge of degree assault as County Attorney E Keeley prepared to file the case.
Loretta Blum of Deer Lodge married Aleck Anderson of Butte at Immaculate Conception church with Father Teofandy officiating. The couple, witnessed by Theodore Lynch of Deer Lodge and Miss Josephine Holienk of Gold Creek, plan a honeymoon trip after a wedding breakfast at Mrs. Mary Sergin’s home. Anderson will tour the Fellowstone pub on a honeymoon.
The Rev. McAlister a former prominent figure in the Montana Episcopal Church died at his Long Beach home. Survived by his widow and son Claude McAlister of Helena and Ray McAlister of Long Beach. He served at Mountain View church and other Montana charge areas before transferring to the River Conference.
Montana records show 9502 new automobiles licensed in the first half of 1926, a gain from 8063 in the same period last year. Deer Lodge and Helena license figures are cited, with 1650 new cars licensed in June and 1701 in June a year earlier.
The division of publicity of the state department of agriculture notes 180 newspapers in Montana including 18 dailies all of which are Associated Press members. There are 161 weeklies, two semi weeklys, 10 monthlies and one semimonthly. Replies to a party affiliation questionnaire show 65 pro Republican papers and seven self described independent Republicans. There are 27 Democratic papers and five independent fi, with twenty-two trade religious or student publications.
Edward Ballard died from suspected poisoning at his home. funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with burial in the family plot. Local residents attended, and floral tributes filled the casket area. Police and coroner investigations were pending.
Obituary notice for Thomas Coulter outlining his death after a long illness. Mentions surviving relatives in Canada and Manitoba, with funeral arrangements not yet made. Includes local notices from Philipsburg and area about visitors and social events surrounding the time.
Four people died in Baltimore during a 48 hour heat wave. Temperatures reached up to 105 degrees in parts of Maryland with high humidity and reports of heat prostrations. Authorities warned residents to seek shade and stay hydrated as the heat persisted.
Dillon Ro tariana hosted as 11 Dillon young men studying at Montana State University Missoula Utah and Washington shared college experiences at the weekly dinner. Guests included Ralph Cushing Morse Waldorf Jank Hunacker Kraneth Cashmore Kawin Vegram Thoman Gimstead and ClaireCongreve Melvin Smith and entertainers Edwin Pogram and an orchestra. Faye Erwin chaired the event.
Miss Beasle Kitto wins consolation prize as Mrs Earl Johnson receives pink and white gifts. Guests include Mrs Leighton Gribbie and many local residents. The event features a card portion, a decorated dining room with sweet peas, and a hostess-driven program reflecting a pink white color scheme.
The page lists hospitality and visiting arrangements across families in Dayton and nearby areas. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Casey with children and Miss Alice Casey from Pennsylvania, extended visits planned, and several social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Norman Hoton and others. Yellowstone park trips and statewide excursions are mentioned along with several home addresses and travelers returning from trips.
Mrs Minnie Webb of Livingston guests at Mrs James Walden and other society items. Officers elected: Mrs Alfred Marder president, Mrs J P Harder vice president, Mrs W P Shuster secretary, Mrs Henry Foster treasurer. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lester Rader of Fort Logan and Miss Grace Blom of Helena. Dance at Ryan’s hall hosted by railroad men attracts attendees from White Sulphur Springs, Lennep, and Martinedate. Various local visits and travel noted between White Sulphur Springs, Columbus, Harlowton, and nearby ranches. A micro note mentions a 490000 dollar harvest of artificial sowers and a historical gasoline supply statistic.
Anaconda Kiwanis Club discusses state convention plans at Montana hotel. President E A Barnard urges attendance for a record crowd and notes many clubs will send 12 to 50 delegates. Women to play leading role in entertainment with eight ladies committees and numerous host activities planned. A Butte-Anaconda Kiwanis baseball game is set for next Monday in Anaconda.
A Montana auto mechanic testifies Karnak cured indigestion heaviness and fatigue. He describes improved appetite, digestion, flavor in food, and daily stamina after using Karnak, claiming he can work all day and sleeps better. He recommends Karnak widely and notes availability in Butte Anaconda and other towns.
Laclede Missouri recalls General J J Pershing with an 1881 issue of the Laclede News. The paper praised John Pershing as a cadet bound for West Point, predicting honor for Uncle Sam and the old town. The editor’s forecast proved accurate. In New York City, July 22, a daylight jewelry store holdup left one man dead and a clerk wounded as five robbers escaped through a crowd without loot. Aaron Rodack, owner, killed. Sidney Freifeld injured protecting the stock.
London. Albert Coates, leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, says Russians have little use for jazz and will not adopt it. He notes their deep artisanal and suffering history, with ex-imperial opera houses boasting large repertoires and contemporary plays like Shakespeare and Shaw stages.
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