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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
7
In Bingville the column laments the decline of June marriages and asks why the town’s youth neglect matrimony. It argues marriage supports growth, urges Ab Skinner to wed, and calls for many weddings this June to safeguard Bingville’s future posterity.
Ez era Wilkins visits Hen Weathersby’s shop for nails prunes coffee sugar and a grain sack. He tapes items into the sack and wonders where the prunes and sugar went as the sack has no bottom. Hen and Seth Winslow laugh as Ez realizes the prank and vows to trade elsewhere.
Dr Lavermore, renowned as both horse and human specialist, was summoned at 2 o clock last Sunday morning to attend Johnny Hatch, a 9 year old son of Mr and Mrs Israel Hatch. The boy, who said he ate green apples before bed, was treated through the night with repeated medicine pints. He is reported better at writing time, and the care involved both medical and timely response.
A gossiping local item collects social visits, a mis-spelled lawsuit note, neighborhood happenings, odd jobs, fading subscriptions, pies from Mrs Gaukins, misbehaving dogs, mosquitos at church, and a question about a school term. Names include Miss Amelia Tucker and Miss Alice Turner, Cyrus Hoskins, Lem, Hank Dewberry, Jaspar Hawkins, Miss Milly Underwood, Simon Whittacre, Bill Simms, and Deacon Butterworth.
Notice from Hen Weathersty of Bingville General Store announcing ice cream sales next Saturday evening if time permits and offering a quarter for a dish or three. If unavailable, next Saturday evening will be the alternative. Bring your best girls and boys.
Rufe Holloway woke in pain from a neuralgia plaster applied to his face and, believing his house to be on fire, ran into the street yelling fire. Citizens gathered while Wingville Fire Department hurried to Town Hall to fetch water pails. no blaze was found and the alarm drew praise for the department's prompt response.
Alonzo Peckham visited the county seat last month to pay taxes a spring trip for this purpose. He says if not for taxes and mortgage interest he would get ahead. Abagail Branscomb, recovering from fever, had hair shaved for treatment and looks odd without hair. Sige Peterson had a perilous plan to die on his friends last week from unknown causes. Lige missed a pig sale and now feels keen regret. Emily Hance gave birth to a 10 lb girl, and her husband questions why not a boy given his four daughters and farm work. Some residents favor a local schoolhouse to educate the youth, noting the area’s ignorance. Susan Wilkins bought a new kitchen stove, saying the old top was uneven and kettle would not sit level. EE PLURIBUS UNUM.
Lem Quigley sits outside a store arguing with himself about the tariff then rants in the road. Eph Higgins overhears and hides at the door as Lem begins to strip and pace before realizing he is fighting his own reflection. Eph laughs aloud as Lem shuffles home in disgust.
A bog incident leaves Brad Hinsley stuck up to his middle in mud as he searches for a boot. Doc Livermore warns of a wrong medicine mix while offering it cheap. Mrs. Cyrus Hoskins bakes a burnt Johnny cake and Cy complains the burn is severe. Hen Weathersby delays spring goods awaiting arrival and plans resale. Miss Mary Ann Whittacre suffers a facial rash thought to be from rich foods.
The editor admits an earlier report alleging Bill Hepburn returned intoxicated from the county seat last Saturday night was wrong. He claims Hepburn sprained an ankle, walked crookedly, and asks readers to disregard the prior accusation. The piece ends with a vow to be prepared should Hepburn return.
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