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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
12
An incomplete advertisement mentions a hot water bottle, appetite, and sleep improvements, claiming a drug company and a medical representative oversee the product. The fragment reads like a testimonial and advisory copy with unclear details and names.
Goodfriends shut out the Navigators on the Common as Anaconda News Knights absorb a loss marked by costly errors. The contest featured tight play and tense moments but ended with the visitors unable to capitalize on chances.
The Goodfriends beat the Knights of Columbus 7 to 0 in a low scoring outer garden tilt. Pitched by Tell, the Navigators allowed six hits while Berry and Oldhaber each fanned three batters. Key plays included two early runs on errors and a later single by Oldhaber, with standout defense by Thompson and Bell supporting a backstopped infield.
Anaconda lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose reported the death of Thomas J Brennan, a member, in Spokane on June 6, but multiple men share the same name in local records. Knights of Columbus and mill workers list two men with the name, prompting Spokane authorities to supply more information to resolve the identity. Anaconda lodge notes an upcoming Knights of Columbus meeting and a Memorial Mass for Mrs Michael Smith conducted at St Pauls Church yesterday.
The event recognized figures including McMahon Kerley, James Lappin, Fan Corrigan, Michael Dowdell, and Dan Mekeives for their service. The ceremony highlighted their contributions and the esteem in which they are held.
A lively Mare night program featured the Empey version of a war tale with trench scenes and hand to hand combat. James Morrison leads as a deserter amid a cast including Ken youth, while a Jersey City route sends the front lines into vivid action through month long rehearsal and special equipment.
At a Montana hotel meeting, D Kt and thrift stamp sale plans were debated for nationwide disposal of stamps. The county stamp program, begun with cemented aims, estimates a county total of $280,000 and $140,000 by year end, with ongoing efforts to sustain stamp sales aligned to public support.
Miss May Russell the county superintendent announces successful completion of the eighth year examinations by many students including Minnie Wagner and Esther Anderson. In Spokane a wide forest fire along Marble Creek burned two of three camps as 250 firefighters battled dry winds. separate fires near Fernwood Idaho and Pend Oreille Northern Idaho were reported with no endangered timber. Field Marshal Haig reports little to no activity on the British front beyond artillery movements.
The ceremony at St Pauls church conferred the sacrament on Glass and seven adults of Hishow. The bishop spoke with the Rev A man assisting by deacons and others. Morning services followed with a teaching emphasis for the children and work for instructors. The list names many parishioners including Joseph O Bri n geitn and Roy Aloysius Fille among others.
A local committee announced a program for Flag Day services with a first come, first served arrangement. Rev. J. W. Hard will give an exalted prayer, vocal selections by Bike quartet and Mrs. St. Tolan, a medley by the Lake group, and a tribute to Old Glory.
Local reports say several graves at the cemetery were stripped of cut flowers and potted plants placed by friends. Citizens consider identifying the culprits and taking action if proof is secured.
Daisy Moore and Ethel Johnson bonds noted in police court on vagrancy. Irene Wright, also convicted on the same charge, faces a hearing this morning. Story recounts a woman who allegedly asked Joe Sorenson for change then disappeared after sending him to a store.
Commencement week activities are at hand at Aconda High with seniors preparing plays and exhibitions. The Rose of Plymouth Town will be staged in the Daly gymnasium on Friday night with costumes and sets in progress coached by Miss Alice Frai. Tickets go on sale Wednesday and Thursday at Smith's drug store, while class events, a roast, and a program in the high school assembly are planned leading to the commencement in the Daly gymnasium on Friday night, June 21.
A 30 day minimum sign up and reclassification of towns by telephone usage are proposed. War era cost pressures raise material and labor costs, with wages shifting to six day weeks and time and a half on Sundays. An aviation accident near Muldoon Mississippi left Clarke Owen dead and a companion seriously injured at Payne Field.
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