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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
2
Bozeman reports a large share of this year's agricultural college class already has post graduate plans. Graduates secure engineering, teaching, and lab positions in General Electric, Westinghouse, state health laboratories, and local schools, with several heading to Montana and neighboring states.
Stevensville June Rough details report Henry Spooner a Victor rancher jailed in Hamilton county jail on cattle healing charges. Allen Forkner accused Spooner after a highway encounter driving cattle to Missoula with some impounded at Florence. Sheriff began pursuit as another item notes Helen West topped county exams with 860 of 1000. others named include Grace Neaitt Ruby Van Vilet and Hazel.
Washington reports forest service policy blocks homesteading of heavily timbered lands within forest reserves. Henry Graves explains the rule aims to capture timber value and deter speculation, keeping land for permanent settlers after timber is harvested, with removal of timber prior to settlement aiding farm development.
Boulder June 6 The closing exercises at the state school featured the play The Quest of the Pink Parrot in the Back ward building theater. Children sang, danced, and displayed crafts while teachers’ steady instruction showed in their progress. Tomorrow evening Miss Claire Harsha will give a final music recital before her marriage.
The Rev. Jack McCall of the Presbyterian home missionary board gathered about 200 idle men in and around Missoula for a talk at the Jungles hobo camp west of the city on the river bank. He learned nine in ten were honest workers seeking a place to read, eat, and feel valued amid hard times, and he proposed establishing a community center route to aid unemployed men along the journey through the country.
In Missoula on June 6 Sheriff Whittaker TH Howard of Spokane led officers to Joe C Links who is wanted in Los Angeles for forgery. Links, a painter at Simons Paint store, allegedly forged a $4 check in March. He admitted the act and signatures, resisted extradition but agreed to return with the officers to Los Angeles. Links had been tracked from Reno Salt Lake Butte Spokane before final capture.
A rainy June afternoon saw a large crowd gather at Deer Lodge Gun Club for a Topperwein rifle and pistol exhibition. Notable feats included several William Tell style shots and Mrs Topperwein scoring a clean shot at a tin target as Mr Topperwein captured a vivid head of Uncle Sam on film.
Copious rains soak Fergus county farmers expect a strong crop. Miners' Union day set for Kendall June 13 draws visitors to mining camps. County commissioners plan to fix 150 miles of eastern Fergus roads after a 900 mile survey by Allen Gallagher and Surveyor Miller.
Bozeman officials report a wave of resignations among teachers as 11 re-elected staff depart for other work with several marriages anticipated before fall. Superintendent Cunningham considers new employment questions to uncover preexisting contracts with Cupid. Several staff moves include Emma J. Parks leaving to study in New York and May Masaman returning home to Town. Others marry or plan weddings, and assignments shift to locations such as Fort Ellis and Yellowstone Park.
June reports from Three Forks list residents and visitors: Mrs Alsmith and her mother Mrs Schweitering traveled to Bozeman. Mrs W L Strong returned from Livingston for Memorial Day. Joe Ricks of Logan Utah and Mrs Frank Lyman from Chicago will spend the summer with relatives. Mr and Mrs Adair of San Tr Idaho visit Willow Creek. Mrs Eugene Thorndyke visits Milbank SD then Willow Creek. Netle Holt from Belmont Wisconsin visits Mr William Tinsley. Mr and Mrs James Adair visit near Willow Creek. Stock and daughter May enjoy a visit. Frank Tripp and Mrs Snyder from Glasgow visit Pony.
Garrison news notes weekend visits and travel. Martin Whalen visits Missoula to spend time with parents. Irene Sheridan, longtime teacher, departs for Deer Lodge for summer. McNaughton and Ross attend business in Missoula and Big Bend respectively. others travel to Deer Lodge and Helena. Local homestead moves and relocations mentioned.
Harlowton Montana June 6 The Commercial Club announced June 15 will be devoted to the farmers aid work and that local businesses may close for the day Hi ix Secretary of the Helena Chamber of Commerce visited the club after presenting the budget system at Roundup Meagher county commissioners allotted funds to exhibit county products at the state fair in Helena A birth and a marriage were noted Robert Anderson and Mrs Laura Harned wed in Lewistown with Mr Anderson in the livery business and planning to reside here Henry Jor-
William D Patt of Gallatin county has located his brother J Patrick whom he parted from in Boston in 1800. The brothers, Irish immigrants, drifted apart after arriving in the United States, meeting again in the Gallatin valley after sixteen years of searching. The reunion occurred when a stranger hired at the Patt farm introduced himself, leading to a joyful recognition and renewed kinship.
R E Titan of Illinois will be train agent for companies serving Yellowstone Park from Livingston to Gardiner. The new position aims to provide proper accommodations for park visitors at Gardiner, benefiting Yellowstone Hotels, Wylie Permanent Camping, and Shaw Powell Camping companies. H B Tilton, brother of F Y Tilton, and H W Child of Yellowstone Hotels were in town as plans move toward the June 15 season start.
Superintendent Mrs Phoebe Witttarne and residents discuss local matters. Jacob Wyrouck, an Madison County veteran, visits Lewistown with Frank. Alexander Johnston returns to Butte after a Bear Gulch cabin stay. Mrs Johnson and children expected home from Ogden. health improves. Mwiley Mountjoy connected to child and animal protection helped place state orphans with northern families. H A Redfield visits Bozeman. Thomas J Jones marries Faith Dean at Boulder. Modern Woodmen of America lodge to be instituted June 13 with 20 charter members and a street parade. Royal Neighbors auxiliary organized by Mrs Fannie Wack. Merritt Owsley returns from university for a stay, plans Idaho trip after estate work. Coney and Dregstadt to Ankeonda. Johnson to visit the East. Verna Bird to Dilton.
Buyers of lambs and sheep for fall delivery were active in Amalgon County with substantial contracts reported. Key buyers include Millam Rea of Rea Bros and Elvin E Hood, who have long been prominent in state sales. Prices ranged up to eight to ten cents per pound, and several lots moved ahead of the season as markets opened in Mecaron region. Nearby, school exercises and a county graduating class pageant filled the auditorium with several hundred spectators.
Hamilton June 6. Fred Manke visits from Victor ranch. Leonard Goodwin of Stevensville in town. Ravalli WERLE Eagles delegates named for state convention in Butte. Mr and Mrs Griffith visiting W P Hood. George T Ragan transacted county seat business. George Harper of Stevensville in Hamilton. Cattle theft case near Burnt Allen Forkner pleads not guilty. defense says cattle were being driven to pasture. lawyers Johnson and Tucker for defendant. Hamilton Rifle meeting at club range for 195 championship. prize from National Rifle Association. winner barred next year. scores determine five representatives for stampede. Evelyn Hunter sues for divorce from Bruce Hunter for non support and cruelty. Miss Pearl Shappee visiting Harold Chambers home in Stevensville. George Robertson visiting from Missoula.
Belgrade residents welcome visiting relatives from Santa Ana and Springhill for summer. Luther Van Buskirk of Springfield becomes assistant principal for Belgrade schools. Clergy and church events include Rev P E Ratsch returning from Rochester with his daughter Bisio and Rev S F Entors preaching in Belgrade. Local teachers’ travels and a Christian Endeavor officers election wrap the week.
The Philippines lose prestige in hemp but develop a nipa palm sap industry. Sap, called Stabe, provides a cheap raw material for minor and alcohol production with about 2 percent yield and no crushing needed. Nipa alcohol is pure and, mixed with 19 percent gaseline, forms a cheap motor fuel.
In a Thompson Falls courtroom jurors faced questions on the death penalty as the Robinson murder trial progressed. Judge Lewis sustained a state challenge to exclude a juror opposed to capital punishment while others voiced uncertainty about imposing death for the crime. Witness lists were read as the trial neared the testimony phase, with many locals called to testify about the case and circumstances.
In Indianapolis the near future brick industry may shift to clayless bricks. A new process uses silica and binders from waste products, molded under high pressure and fired like ordinary bricks. Tests show bricks withstand 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and over 20,000 psi without cracking or failure.
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