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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
5
Several travelers and residents are noted in Butte, including Miss Ethel Weltner visiting from Four Dot, Dr. K. R. J. McNaul departing for a two week coast trip, and J. B. McGinnis from Spokane in town. Readers are reminded to call if if a paper isn’t delivered by 7 30.
The article notes that the first elephant to be exhibited in the country arrived and was landed on April 12, 1797, marking a historic moment in local display of exotic wildlife. The event is tied to early public curiosity and novelty in natural history shows.
An inquest found Marco Mufich died from a fractured skull after being struck by a Ford driven by Peter Sikania on June 1. State witness Justin Bourquin led testimony while Sikania refused to testify, invoking constitutional rights. The coroner’s jury verdict states Mufich died from the injuries caused by the car.
Probation Officer O Conner appeals for mercy to the birds of Butte. He notes boys are not malicious but restless from high altitude and robust health. He says reports say boys on the flat shoot birds with slingshots, urges directing energy to targets and sparing birds.
Mr and Mrs W D Fenner returned to Butte after a six month absence in California They spent time around Los Angeles where business blocks rise but subdivisions falter Fenner predicts Alhambra east of Los Angeles as the next growing city with Edison interests investing several million dollars.
Considerable interest is shown in the June bride as gowns and dance attire are showcased at Columbia Gardens for a Saturday evening wedding. Murphy Softley window displays feature dresses for bride and bridesmaid, silk lingerie and hose, with selections made Thursday for the ceremony set to occur Saturday.
Cedar City Utah article describes a library table crafted by W. W. Flannigan an engineer at the southern Utah Agricultural College. The table top measures 32 by 22 inches and is composed of 18 200 wood pieces representing 81 wood varieties.
Objections and arguments dominated the day in the Yegen trial as defense lawyers resist the state's evidence of insolvency. Judge Lynch focuses on the Yegen Brothers firm liability rather than bank insolvency. Accountant Fennimore testified after questions limited to employment and pay. Exhibit 41, a foreclosure judgment against Bear Creek Coal, was debated before approval. The Mikivoch case in Judge Green's department ended with witnesses exhausted and adjournment.
At the regular election, M. Murphy was elected president. E. G. Sweeney was re-elected financial secretary and Abe Winwood was chosen recording secretary.
Colonel Tom McTague returns to Butte and Deer Lodge after winter on the Pacific coast. He embraces his new nickname Uncle Tom while boosting for McAdoo and signaling plans to help Montana delegates to the New York convention. He praises Butte as the West’s best business town and notes California as no place for a healthy Montanan.
A Northern Pacific display in the Butte Chamber of Commerce window recreates a dining car scene. A dining table with linen and silverware sits in the foreground while a western Montana landscape with snow peaks and a river forms the backdrop. Painted by J Fery the display was built by the Northern Pacific dining car service under W H Merriman.
The pupils of the Feeley school, guided by Miss Florence Connelly, plant trees with each student pledging to care for one. Garden interest is high among the children. Over 375 pupils are released from Rocker Ramsey Buxton Wilson Gregson and Melroge closures, while Grace Meadow Gulch Brown's Gulch Feeley Divide and Fish Creek schools remain open.
Miss Leona Murphy of the coal sales department of the A. C. M. company left Tuesday for Wallace Idaho. She will stay a short time and then go overland with friends to Seattle. She intends to be gone about three weeks.
Edith Puccinelli granted divorce from Hugo with custody and 15 dollars monthly alimony for extreme cruelty. W F Dufresne awarded 1848.77 against Emily J Strangeland. Estate of Charles McCormick valued at 9320.19 with inventory filed. Elizabeth Nelson sues Otto Nelson for divorce citing cruelty. asks 250 attorney fees and 50 monthly alimony. Beatrice Stewart seeks habeas corpus after 90 day jail term. Herman Blunk vs Theresa Blunk order to show cause June 11 for alimony and suit money. Liquor case trials set June 10 to June 20 in Judge Jackson's department. several defendants unrepresented. County Attorney Bates to notify Attorney General Rankin to attend trials.
City Treasurer Joe Riley said figures on the second installment of 1923 taxes will likely be reached today. The office handled bonds and late mail taxes yesterday and will continue today, with completion probable. Delinquencies are expected to be lower than in past years.
Butte Exchange club members and their ladies dine at Gregson Springs this evening. Dinner served at 8 o'clock. The event replaces the usual weekly luncheon. members urged to be on time as roll will be called at 8 sharp.
Notice states that the signer disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted by their son, Dr. F. 4, Dronside, and appears as a legal or personal liability disclaimer in a historical notice.
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