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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
8
In Anaconda fight talk runs hot as fans name winners and rounds. Sidney Hammerstough favors Dempsey knocking out Carpentier early, while James O'Neil predicts three rounds. Frank Cavan argues Parpentier’s sales purse key, and others tout American superiority in world titles with varied opinions.
A boxing match in Carson City ended abruptly as rival supporters clashed. One man charged through the crowd in anger, forcing officials to separate him from the champion in a vicious clinch. Security and bystanders restrained further violence.
A complete Scotch village was constructed by Paramount near Bimhurst in Long Island for the John 8 Robertson production of Sentimental Tommy. The set recreates Thrums with thatched cottages, clotheslines, and smoking chimneys, using Barrie photos. Gareth Hughes stars, with George Fawcett May McAvoy and Mabel Taliaferro in supporting roles.
George Phillip Beattie and Miss Katherine Drusilla Stephens wed at the bride’s mother’s home on Hickory street. Beattie, a civil engineer with the state highway commission, is known in Anaconda. Stephens, daughter of the late Dr. Stephens, grew up here and worked as a newswriter for the Anaconda Standard. The couple will honeymoon in Montana touring Yellow Stone area, returning to Missoula around July 1.
Anaconda city items report club meetings and social events including St Peter's alumni gathering at 7130 oclock and a card party at the gym. Local shoppers see ads for hats, toys, and household goods with prices. Travel updates note residents visiting Berkeley and Twin Bridges. Showers persist citywide aiding garden growth.
W J Jones was elected post commandant of the Deer American Legion at last night’s meeting. B Osborne became vice commander, H E McWain named finance officer, and Hayes B Lavis adjutant. Executive committee members include Walter Tuchscherer Charles Flood Patsy Fitzgerald Dr W L Beal and Dr L G Dunlap. Delegates to the state convention at Lewistown on June 27 are O B Prichard and Dr Dunlap. The post treasury of 14 dollars would have gone to Harry Johnson, who was absent and forfeited his rights. Each meeting offers a prize to a member.
The city of Anaconda filed a test case in police court seeking $25 per quarter for the last three quarters from Troy Laundry and Sourecoma, alleging nonpayment since October 1920. City attorney W. I. Trippet led the action, with defense by Himm Rodgers and OE Avery. case continued to June 18 to allow filing of a newer suit.
Arthur Nelson leads Montana delegates to the Brotherhood of American Wegmen Yeomanry convention in Denver on June 13. Attendees include John DeTewksbury of Billings Theo Smith of Helena Leslie Gis of Bose, and W Nixon of Hamilton. The event will confer the highest Yeoman degree, Rhadamar, on 280 members including Artin son John DeTewksbury and W Nixon.
Attorney P. J. OBrien of Missoula and a forest service officer confer with State Fish and Game Warden Jairways in Montana and northern Idaho to address mass deer killings in the region and assess potential enforcement actions and conservation measures.
In Great Falls on June 8 two carloads of booze were seized. Henry Lehr and T. J. Glick were involved, with Glick allegedly hitting a man and snatching a pistol from an officer, leading to a 16 minute street scuffle amid the struggle for possession of the weapon.
Funeral service for Mrs James Duffy was held yesterday morning at her Ash Street home with a requiem high mass at St Peter's Church. Fathers Pirnat Tracy and Schulte officiated, music by the choir. The A C H ladies auxiliary and Mount Angela Court of Honor Catholic Foresters escorted the cortege to Mount Carmel cemetery. pallbearers listed. Also notes that undefeated East Ride and Goodfriends meet tonight on the city common. both teams show two wins, Teague race context.
Dr J M Sligh veteran of the Civil War and World War I era died yesterday in Los Angeles at 16 following health decline. He had long resided in Anaconda Montana after moving from Philipsburg and served as camp physician at Granite Peak. He was 78. His remains will be sent to Grand Rapids for interment.
Helena reports the Little Log Schoolhouse at Kruger Powder River County won a national banner in the modern health crusade competition. Ten pupils attended the school and were part of the contest alongside other banners including Turret Butte at Pinto in the same crusade.
A fragmented notice cites an Associated Press style report about a college site project. It mentions a figure of 3,500,000 and that work is not expected to start until next spring. Regional references include the Dakotas Wyoming Idaho Utah and Iona. Sr Seville is noted as part of the announcement.
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