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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
7
Charlie, owner of a lunch wagon by the federal building, was severely beaten by two drunken youths who broke the window, struck him and wrecked the wagon. They fled north on Main street and east on Copper, promising no report to police.
A. B. Smith and Max Goodsill of the Northern Pacific railway will be luncheon guests of the Chamber of Commerce publicity committee at the Silver Bow club in Butte. They arrive at 11:30 this morning and depart at 3 this afternoon to discuss a Northwest tourism advertising campaign. The plan promotes summer attractions and highlights agricultural and industrial advantages this fall. committee members include George Buckmiller, C. W. Towne, George Palmer, Joe Markham, J. H. Dickey Jr., B. E. Woolston, and Frank Venable.
In the Standard's last Sunday graduation list for Immaculate Conception School, James Shea brother of Police Judge Shea was omitted. He finished high in his class and remains noted for his academic standing.
The Montana Supreme Court reversed three district court verdicts in Helena, remanding to dismiss two Silver Bow cases and directing further action in a Fergus county dispute. It held silence regarding money paid on a note does not toll the statute of limitations and that classification of property taxes rests with statute and value from equalization boards. Also affirmed mutual contract annulment by agreement in a real estate suit.
The analysis notes Harry Wills has slowed after two quiet years and fewer trials. It compares his performance to the Madden bout, Fitching out that speed and practice are key to regaining form. Suggestions include a Wills Godfrey showdown to rekindle competitive spark and gauge his readiness for tougher rivals.
The radicals and their empaths at the national farmer labor progressive convention in St Paul won a procedural battle for control. The assembly adjourned with committees being formed and permanent leadership elected amid clashes with conservative union labor and farmer elements.
The temporary chairman speaks as a partial credentials report is accepted and the party selects permanent officers. The proceedings outline the leadership transition and the formalization of organizational roles.
Catherine Kyle longtime Montana resident and widow of James Kyle died at 828 West Park Street after a brief illness. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church and charity work. Survived by sons W D Kyle Walter A Kyle Robert Kyle daughter Miss Maime Kyle and five grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 from the home with Rev. Dr. E J Groeneveld officiating. Interment Mount Moriah cemetery.
Mrs Julia Shea longtime Walkerville resident and Butte matron died at her daughter's home last evening after a brief illness. She was a longtime member of the community and is survived by her son Thomas.
The obituary notes a Mountain View mine hoisting engineer with two daughters Mrs Murphy and Mrs Warren of Butte, two sisters Mrs Dan Muleare of Bu and Mrs Pat Slattery of Michigan, two brothers Michael and Noonan of Centerville, and four grandchildren Florence and James Welsh Lois and Kean Warren of Butte. The body lies at daughter’s home 609 North Main Street and will be moved to the family home 7 Bennett Avenue for a funeral time to be announced.
Duncan McArthur aged 65 died Monday evening at his sister Mrs A R McLeod home 2031 Utah Avenue Butte. Born in Canada he lived in Montana 40 years and 14 years in Beaverhead County where he ranched. He is survived by his sister and five nieces. Funeral services will be held at his home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services for John Paynter were conducted yesterday at 2 p.m. in the Sherman & Reed chapel with Rev. Frederick T. Spencer presiding and Mrs. Paul singing solos with accompaniment by Mildred Jones. A longtime Butte resident, Mr. Paynter was 26 years in the community. Interment followed in Mountain Cemetery family plot. Pallbearers listed as Kellew, Christ Hoffman, Gorge Jar, J. A. Ferguson, Pat Marrl and Owen Sullivan.
Specialized pianos must be built for Shanghai conditions as standard models fail in the local climate. Builders note that wooden shells and strings react to humidity and temperature shifts, demanding tailored construction to maintain tuning and tone.
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