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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
7
A collection of short city notes from Butte includes visits from Dillon and Great Falls residents, business travelers from Missoula and Forsyth, and various social outings. Also listed are theatre and reading notices, horticultural and YMCA campaign activity, a newsstand update, and a church group meeting invitation.
William Kitto of 13 Pine Street Silver Bow Park is identified as the man found yesterday afternoon beside the transfer track near Largey Lumber yard. The jury reported no foul play and ruled heart trouble caused the death. Mrs. Mary Brodie, 71, dies at her daughter's Utah Avenue home. Survived by daughter Lydia, son Walter, and grandchildren Raymond, George, Murvis Randkin, and Mrs William Corin.
William Jenkins, a miner at Mountain View, fell seriously ill last evening and was brought to the surface and rushed to Murray's hospital where he died shortly after. Officials cited apoplexy as the cause of death reported at the hospital.
Mrs Margaret Reese dies after lingering heart illness at home 210 Pir Street yesterday. Survived by husband and three children.
In Denver July 25 a simple funeral marked the sending of Thomas Patterson former U S senator publisher and pioneer of Colorado 20. Flags at the state House were at half mast and the capitol closed at noon by order of Governor Carlson. Condolence telegrams poured in from Colorado and across the country including one from President Wilson.
Dr. Charles F. Aked formerly of San Francisco announces his resignation as chairman of the American committee to the Ford neutral peace conference in Stockholm after a meeting with Henry Ford in Detroit. Aked says he urged a change in the peace plans but was unsuccessful.
Redding California July 25 workers underground in the Mountain Copper Company mines at Tron Mountain Hornet and Kene wick walked out demanding a 50 cent daily wage raise and the abolition of the 25 cent bonus tied to copper prices.
The Butte school board last night set the tax levy for the coming year at 14 mills, unchanged from last year. Of this, 10 mills fund building and improvements, 4 mills general purposes, and half a mill for the sinking fund to retire bonds. District property is valued at 68.87 million, up from 42 million, with district funds over 550 thousand and state aid exceeding 100 thousand, totaling between 850 thousand and 1 million for school needs. The board also authorized gymnasium work, approved an automobile for the superintendent, and arranged summer school salaries. Frances Russell received a one-year leave to teach in New York City, with Superintendent Maddock supporting such leave as valuable training. Plumbing issues prompted the board to study a shop setup under union notice, while three industrial school site offers were referred to the building committee. One month’s salary was approved for the late Mattie Simm to cover funeral expenses. Trustee Furman reported her death to the board.
The husband admitted the charge in a domestic dispute and apologized, admitting a mistaken accusation against his wife. The case centered on alleged infidelity with Hite Almieutts.
A committee named by The Original Woman's Democratic club handles ticket sales for the Silver Towell banquet on Saturday night August 19. Tickets are $1.50 per plate. Applications for tickets may be made to Mrs Narvaca Mrs Mulcahy Mrs Carroll Mrs Glimore and Mrs Curran at listed addresses.
Supreme Chancellor B. L. Young of the Knights of Pythias visits Butte en route from the East to Portland for the supreme lodge meeting. He and Mrs Young tour Leonard mine with local lodges guiding and will attend a Thursday evening reception at AL Pythian castle with Pythian Sisters. They stay in Butte until Friday joining a special train party heading to Portland.
The Democratic county central committee chaired by William Mulloy schedules a Thursday night 8 o'clock session in the city council chamber to complete the list of democratic judges of election by filling vacancies in the old system.
The Lincoln Republican club will meet tonight at North Main Street to discuss upcoming primary campaign matters and organize support in the local political scene.
Charles Barnaman was appointed constable in the court of Justice Dwyer to replace W. J. Little, who is under charge of killing Patrolman McCarthy last week.
Marearee Ann Weese wife of Thomas Reese is noted in a brief notice as moving to Richards Announcement. The fragmentary item confirms a change of residence or affiliation involving the Weese and Reese names.
P. J. Gilligan succeeded yesterday in calming a domestic dispute between John Antonich and his wife after a tale of alleged infidelity led to the wife and three children being turned out. The emergency hospital cared for the family, police brought all parties in, and the tale bearer faced scrutiny. Evidence proved mere suspicion and Gilligan advised against eviction.
The funeral for Julian Kitto, son of Mr and Mrs Kitto, who died aged 88, was held yesterday at Duggan's Parlors. The notice also lists Joseph Richards as funeral director, with services at Montana Street in Butte.
The Montana Maccabees will hold their first state convention in the Knights of Pythias hall tomorrow. Delegates will attend from Butte, Anaconda, Helena, Missoula, Great Falls, Billings, Livingston, Bozeman, Twin Bridges, Whitehall, Drumond, Hamilton and Kalispell. The afternoon session is business only, while the evening includes a social gathering with the visiting Maccabees and friends. A feature program will include the George Glee club and a banquet at 9:30 PM.
D P Markey Supreme Commander of the cabees of the Maccabees to attend along with Dr J C Hanchett medical examiner for western states. Arrangements for the canoe by Dr A C Knight Otto E Simonson Charles E Meyers Stephen Smollack and T R Kelly. The Maccabees lead fraternal insurance in financial strength and are 100 percent solvent in Montana.
The report outlines convention events beginning at ten a.m. with delegate registration and credential filing. It notes committee reports on credentials led by Frank A. Ro Klose, roll call of delegates, election of state officers, and installation by the commander T. R. Kelly. The document mentions the increase of a certain metric by about twenty percent since January 1 and references the official call and temporary commander introductions.
Reports from tents begin at 7:30 a.m. with a call to order by the state commander. The program features the Maccabee Glee Club and an address of welcome by Attorney Tom Davis. Solo performance by Voeat. Old-Time Maccabees introduced by Mam M. Kelly of Anaconda with Capt. Wile additional selections by the Maccabee Glee Club.
Mrs. Mary Jane Brodie aged 71 years died last evening at her daughter's home 84 Utah Avenue. Reliable Undertaker Larry Duggan of 322 North Main Street Bell announces funeral arrangements to be set later by Walsh's undertaking parlors.
A hailstorm and electrical storm interrupted power for a downtown district yesterday afternoon. Elevators across the city were not operating during the storm, and power usage by the street railway company was not shut off.
A dispatch from Berne reported by Wireless Press transcribed a German message delivered to troops at the Somme front. The Emperor urged unity and declared Germany would pursue a final offensive to secure peace, insisting the nation would resist destruction and defend its position against enemies.
New York health service orders that no child 18 or under may leave the city without a certificate from federal surgeons. Before approval, certificates require a New York health department record showing no paralysis cases in their residence area for six months and an examination by federal surgeons. In the 24 hours to 10 am, 38 deaths and 15 new cases were logged in the five boroughs. The funeral of Intermit Feic son will be held at 2 pm today at 2046 Farrell Street, then to Scandia hall on South Main Street for services under Linnea Jobs.
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