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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
8
Sixty cans of mountain trout fry arrived in Dillon by southbound train for Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association. Fry were unloaded along the line from Melrose to Lima and taken to nearby streams for distribution. Also reported are hail-damaged crops north of Dillon and funeral services for Irene Kramzar of Butte.
Dick Burgess was fined five cents in federal court after pleading guilty to illegal transportation of liquor. He also drew a one dollar fine for a related charge, with prior penalties including two hundred dollars, seven months in jail, and a discovery of counterfeit revenue stamps and liquor at a house opposite the Montana governor's mansion in Helena.
An express train from Le Mans to Tours derailed near Anterne station killing twelve and injuring several passengers. Officials inspect wreckage as authorities investigate the cause of the crash and assess casualties.
A severe hail and wind storm struck late Wednesday afternoon causing heavy damage from Drummond to Elliston and from Bradley to Avon. Crops, chickens, and turkeys suffered. Warm Springs creek bridge near Gar rison was damaged and highways became impassable. Ranchers traveled via the old Dog creek road, unused since the stage coach era.
Gold Creek residents outline the fifth annual picnic on Sunday Aug 9 with lunch at 11 30 on the grounds. An all star Powell Granite counties ball game followed by athletic events and dancing. A grounds dinner by Gold Creek ladies completes the program.
Peter Arpin of Elliston was jailed by Undersheriff L C Boedecker after A C Ashley charged him with shooting a dog found dead in front of Arpin’s house. Arpin claims he did not shoot the dog and will face Justice Court next Wednesday with Judge Harry Peterson.
The Steppers' club members traveled to Ace Track Wednesday evening for a dancing party at the Tewey ranch. Practically every member attended and refreshments were served at the close.
Deer Lodge notes include Beulah Kirkes return from Long Beach and numerous visitors from Helena Butte Missoula and Bozeman. Edward Prescott plans to move to Detroit for a new auto firm job and the Senecal family funeral services are set for Elliston with interment in the new Senecal cemetery.
Joseph Bouleau former prospector and miner died at Basin hospital after over a year of illness. A Canadian by birth he lived in Basin County more than 35 years nearing his eightieth birthday. Surviving relatives are not clear though a sister is believed to exist. He will be buried Friday at Basin with Rev James Franchi officiating. Burial will take place in Basin Cemetery.
Bitter Root cannery at Stevensville reports the pea season half finished with better than average yields. The plant operated after July 4 with 12 to 14 hour days. 79 000 cans filled in one day. Nine viners worked since harvest began. the largest field yielded 28 tons from 11 acres.
Six persons—three women and three men—were arrested by Sheriff Earl Lockridge and Deputy Louis Wolfe in Hamilton on liquor possession and sale charges. Those named include Henry and Clara Smith Rae Mestas Herman Hill and William Fowler. The Hill couple was released on $1,000 bail. Clara Smith was not jailed due to accommodations.
A game in Corvallis Sunday features a picked team from Corvallis and Hamilton against H O Bell club of Missoula. Summers or South will pitch for the locals with Bryan catching. O Laughlin may start for the visitors with Kelly as backstop. Esther Smyth returns to Seattle after a month with her parents and studies nursing at Seattle General Hospital. The Fierces of River Falls Wis visit valley farmers Harry and Howard Fierce. Mr and Mrs Schwab return from Ludington Mich. R J Carmichael and son Robert return from Philipsburg after business. They traveled by road.
Seventeen Boy Scouts attend the Scout camp at Beeley Lake. Corvallis subscribers may collect their Standards on Sundays at St. John's drug store after the afternoon stage arrives.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wood and daughter June return from a coast motor trip. Albert Hansen visits Missoula. Birth announced of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rowan at Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Deveber of Florence and Mrs. Edna Nichols of Missoula visit the Jerinie Williams home. Homer Babbitt back from two months motor trip coast to San Diego. Mrs. Fulton and son with Mrs. E. Miller and three children visit Homer Babbitt home. Rev. and Mrs. Marchal and three daughters from Forsyth visit old friends on their way home from Flathead country. Miss Madge Weatherford returns from Idaho Falls visit.
Temperatures vary from 64 to 86 degrees across Havre Helena Kallapel Miles City and Chicago with highs near 80s and 70s at most locations. A high pressure system over the plains keeps rainfall minimal while a low over the plateau persists.
Theresa Scarry and Frank Disney, prominent Anaconda couple, wed at St. Josephs church in Butte on Wednesday. Bridesmaid Frances Scarry and best man Jack Sullivan attended. The bride, daughter of Patrick and Mrs Scarry, will reside in Anaconda with Disney, formerly of the American Express and now with Intermountain Transportation. They honeymooned to state points and plan to settle in Anaconda.
Imperial Pictures announces Caliber 45 the fifth Western starring Franklyn Farnum in his first character role Yaqui Dan a mysterious Mexican gunman who outwits rivals and rescues a girl leading to a tense sheriff arrest and a mystery murder that changes his life
The article notes the opening of Cal Fiber 45 at the Imperial Theater tonight, with excitement from local patrons and advance tickets reported as selling briskly.
Elmer Jones a Deer Lodge valley rancher was found not guilty by a jury in Justice Pringle's court of obstructing and flooding irrigation water in a Deer Lodge valley ditch. The suit was filed by Carl Frey manager of the Selway Gardiner Sheep company. another suit by Jones remains pending in Justice Fitzgerald's court.
Two men were charged with drunkenness at the Anaconda police station and bonds were forfeited. James Murray posted a $10 bond and Matty Halloran posted a $10 bond for the city treasury.
Helena July 30 E A Phillips state inspector of brands today was authorized by the state board of examiners to appoint an inspector at Spokane. All cattle shipped out of Montana to western markets hereafter will undergo state inspection. Eastern shipments already are inspected at the terminals.
A town marshal said no complaint had been filed and he knew nothing of reports that women tarred and feathered Miss May Simms, 21, in a lumber yard. No further details or confirmations were provided regarding the alleged incident or any ongoing investigation.
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