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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
14
Mrs Hunnan M Johnson, 72, wife of Olaf Johnson, died yesterday morning at Murray's hospital in Butte after a long illness and a failed operation. A Swedish native who had lived in Anaconda for 27 years, she was described as a noble old-fashioned woman devoted to doing good.
Friends from all walks of life mourn the death of Mrs Pearson. Only relatives in Anaconda are her husband and daughter Mrs Nels Pearson. Sister Mrs Charlotte Swanson and a niece and two nephews live in Des Moines Iowa. Brother Carl Pearson and two nephews and two nieces reside at the old home in Sweden. She belonged to the Order of Vasa. Funeral Wednesday at her daughter's home 210 East Third Street with services at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Cameron.
A distressing incident reports Jack, a long familiar fixture outside Chauncest and John's restaurant, being captured by the dog catcher and confined in the canine lockup rather than sleeping on the sidewalk. The piece notes his five year residence on the alleyfront and warns against attempting to approach John’s back door for handouts.
At a special meeting in the Presbyterian church parlors the Christian Endeavor society elected officers for the ensuing year. Clark Barrett was named president with Bertha Laird as recording secretary and Jeanette Farne as treasurer. Edith Johnson becomes missionary treasurer, J Farnsworth is pianist, Edith Demond assistant pianist, and George D. Dyas treasurer. Bertha Laird chairs the prayer meeting committee and Edith Demond chairs the lookout committee.
A child abandoned by her Welsh parents has been renamed Mary Catherine Powers. She was christened Sunday at St. Paul’s Church by Rev. Father Coop man. Foster parents Otto H. James and Mrs. Katherine Los acted as godparents and the adoption aims for a great home and education upon growth.
Committees overseeing Anaconda's Fourth of July celebration plan to meet this evening to finalize preparations. Chairmen to report on progress and remaining tasks to ensure a hitch free program. Final arrangements and feature lineup will be coordinated after tonight's reports.
W H Nichols filed suit in district court against C Shaubut of Deer Sedge to secure a clear title to the Augusta Extension lode mining claim in Oro Ping minute district. Nichols says Shaubut was hired to locate the claim, was paid, and afterward Nichols had no further interest. Notice, order of Vasa. A special meeting is set for 408 East Third at 7 o'clock tonight, President RSON, Secretary.
Notice announces registration closure for the Deer Lodge Montana tal election on July 17 1919 at 5 pm. Electors may register or transfer at the county clerk office or via deputy registrar notary or justice. Voters from last general election 1918 may not need to re register and moves require transfer to current precinct. Anaconda office hours 9 am to 5 pm daily except holidays. Dated June 17 1919. BB. BAILA County Clerk and Ex-Officio Registrar.
Deer Lodge County officials explain the June 12 unanimous resolution proposing a 30 000 bond to build and improve permanent and semi permanent main highways. They note a federal Montana 5 5 million highway grant requires a 50 50 state county match, state funds are unavailable, and local voters must approve any expenditure above 10 000 as the highway commission acts as the federal intermediary.
The state highway commission plans to allocate 835,000,000 in federal aid for hard surfaced roads, with a potential 50 percent government share on Anaconda to the Silver Bow county line. If approved, $150,000 would be federally matched for 18 foot wide road work, under state supervision, to cost about 250,000 for a ten mile stretch. The board eyes bonds to fund 1919 Dec 1 payment setup with 38,000 yearly for twelve years and 9,000 yearly for six years, gilt edged security.
The new photoplay American Aristocracy features a star whose wealth rivals the industry. Shot near Newport, the film uses over 200 wealthy colony members as crowd extras to create atmosphere. Promised thrills include a hydroplane stunt and a daring auto escape sequence.
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