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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
5
A letter from Benjamin Owen in the Boy Scouts magazine urges Scouts to combat vandalism and theft in vacant houses in Butte. He calls for neighborhood patrols and reporting break ins to police, stressing the need for a collective good turn to impress city officials, owners, and the community.
Escorted to his final resting place by many friends and lodge members the late E A Brown was laid to rest in Mount Moriah cemetery Masonic plot after services at the Masonic temple Summit Valley Lodge No 123 A Fear. Casket bouquet and honorary pallbearers noted.
Word reached Butte yesterday that the body of Winston Arnett, who volunteered from Butte to die in France, is en route to Salt Lake for final burial. He fell at Chateau Thierry in August 1918 while serving with the Party Seventh Infantry in the great battles. The casket arrived in Hoboken July 16 with other American heroes. burial date to be announced. He was a brother of Mrs. Herman Galena street.
Whitefish Mont July 24 The Montana State Press association finished its thirty sixth annual convention by urging Congress to keep the present zone system and oppose repeal while supporting government efficiency and readjustment. The group backed the American Legion petition to remove Professor Fisher for pacifism during the war and thanked Whitefish residents for hospitality.
Large crowds are expected for Miners Day at Gardens in Butte with free programs from morning to night. A 9 30 ball game Black Specs versus Cole Pitts opens events followed by wrestling mucking contests and a safety talk by D Ryan. The Butte Mines band will provide music and demonstrations include women teams and Boy Scouts.
The Butte city tennis tournament will run from August 21 to September 2. The organizing committee led by Eddie Hamner and Dr. Alfred Karsted set five events including men’s doubles and women’s singles with bronze medals. Entries close August 18, draws on August 11, and matches will be at Columbian Gardens courts. The event aims for its largest entry list yet, with easy entrance conditions to encourage participation.
Subscribers in residential districts who do not receive their paper promptly by carrier or wish to have it delivered should call phone TSM. Eugene Tetreault, Supt. Carrier System, urges prompt attention.
Deer Lodge July 24 report describes Milwaukee rally clerical forces picnic at Irving Lake with about 50 attendees. B Farenwald swam across the lake without removing clothing, carrying an American flag on his hip, a feat noted by friends and seen as not harmful to his health.
July 24 at the fair grounds a large crowd watched Deer Lodge defeat the C M s of Butte 5 to 3 in a well played ball game. The Deer Lodge team rallied from behind with standout defense and timely hitting.
Deer Lodge Montana July 24 The Boy Scouts plan a camp on Dempsey Creek Powell County near the Mitchell bungalow. Water swimming fishing and hunting nearby make it an ideal site. Scouts to bring tin cup knife fork spoon two blankets underwear and extra socks. Arrangements for tents cooking gear and a cook are organized by committees under President Joseph Whitworth. Commissioner H F Weimer will accompany the group to supervise setup.
Powell county commissioners have purchased a Holt tractor to improve Deer Lodge roads. The main thoroughfare in Vowel County has long been one of the state's poorest, deterring tourists and prompting warnings to avoid the route through Deer Lodge.
Police report the case of George Lipkovich a section hand who seeks $356 he claims was stolen after a night of drinking and a Mexinho reunion He alleges a long running string of robberies across Seattle Butte Philipsburg Anaconda with several suspects named but no arrests made yet Detectives Rodda and Gerry record his tale of misfortune.
Al Clark won the Flag tournament at Butte Country Club with a 66 net, narrowly beating Norman Braley who had 67. Clark carried seven strokes to the nineteenth green with a 27 handicap to Braley’s 24, while the prize cup donated by Will Horgan marks Clark’s first tournament trophy.
Several hundred Floral Park community church Sunday school members and local residents enjoyed the annual outing at Thompson Park yesterday. Services were held under the trees at 4 PM by Rev. W. T. Lockwood. The event pleased both children and their parents.
A string of traffic mishaps occurred yesterday near Butte with minor injuries reported. Mr and Mrs Bahn of Little Rock Arkansas escaped serious harm when their car rolled down Eighteen Mile hill due to brake failure. Mrs Bahn sustained minor injuries and was treated, later rejoined by her husband. A Velie roadster and a Pechees touring car collided between Rocker and River Bow, front wheels torn off. a passenger suffered cuts from windshield. Andy Nyman’s car overturned near the Catholic cemetery, but he escaped serious harm despite heavy damage.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at condemned men showing no fear amid uncertain conditions. The passage contains garbled phrases and nonsensical segments, lacking clear names, dates, or locations to establish a full factual summary.
Countess Markievicz, a member of parliament who never seated, appointed minister of labor by the Dail Eireann. A longtime figure in Irish republican activity she has been arrested several times. She faced charges of conspiring to organize a seditious society linked to Sinn Fein boy scouts.
Charles Brandy of 1407 Wes Granite Street was hospitalized at Murray Hospital after an accident at the Anse mine left him with a broken arm and leg. Doctors expect recovery unless complications arise.
In Redwing Minnesota the body of Frank Ek is recovered from a cavern at the Redwing Filter Sand Company after two hours of shoveling by hundreds. His neck was broken and body burnt from a collapse as heavy winds and sliding sand hindered the effort. Over 2,000 tons of sand shifted during the rescue. The factory district closed temporarily as workers aided in the recovery. He leaves a widow and a daughter.
Smyrna Asia Minor July 24 The Turks attempted to retake Uski Shehr and Tmeuru but suffered severe losses as Greek forces repelled them An entire Turkish division was captured during the fighting and Greek casualties were reported light.
Charles J. Lewis, once a well known Butte resident, died in Monrovia, California, after illness. He lived in Butte about 25 years, worked as a cab driver, and later held positions in bank clerking and newspaper circulation. Survived by a brother and a sister in Portland, he was interred in Portland on July 12.
An official meeting of the women’s auxiliary of Silver Bow post American Legion will be held at the Legion headquarters tonight. Officers urge full attendance as important matters come before the group, including planning for the second annual ball and the ongoing membership campaign.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Richards former Butte residents arrived in San Jose California yesterday bringing joy and evidence of outdoor items. They intend to make a 7 20 to 9 30 this evening.
The funeral of the late Rimocy Dowllne aged 83 was held this Monday morning at Stubok, with rites at the family residence. No further arrangements or details provided about the Catholic cemetery.
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