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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
14
Butte notes detail varied visitors and arrivals including TR. G. Nelson of Boulder J. P. Lansing and M. Best of Dillon. Many locals and out-of-towners visited, with brief mentions of business trips, social visits, and travel from Billings Helena and Berkeley. A bankruptcy filing, medical travel, and local commerce items round out the city’s daily notes.
Rodney Wellington Hey, labeled "lieutenant," is jailed in Silver Bow County awaiting action on a $100 check passed at Jere Clifford's sale on June 8. Chicago detectives sought him over alleged funds lacking, tied to a past incident in Chicago. He promoted a military school project once tied to Fort Harrison, Helena, while facing potential prosecutions if the check cannot be made good.
The Gregson dancing cafe opened with a large crowd and lively demonstrations by Edson and Gray. The West’s first to adopt New York style tango schemes, the venue offers guests table seating to dance or watch, with daily classes by Gray and Miss Edson.
Delegates to the thirty fourth annual Christian church of Montana convention arrive by train for Lewistown sessions. Mayor Symmes offers welcome as services begin with several brief talks and an address by Rev G W Muckley. Regular sessions are set to start tomorrow morning.
City meeting erupts as Alderman Clarence Smith and A W Herrack clash over unsigned versus signed ballots for nominees. Arguments escalate with accusations, parliamentary fights, and calls to draft ordinances on illegal voting. The session adjourns to held referendums June 21 and 28 at the police court amid party friction. Velvet Ice Cream ad at end lists Velvet Milk and Cream in Butte.
R E Abbott a lawyer living in Helena about a year was arrested under an indictment by a federal grand jury in Seattle. He faces charges of impersonating a government official and defrauding Tacoma and Seattle cigar dealers. Abbott claims the charge is spite-driven and says he will go to Seattle to answer.
In Helena Mont on June 18 Mrs Irene8 Gormley widow of A C Gormley and former White Sulphur Springs resident married H T Schaffarsick formerly of White Sulphur Springs now Denver resident. The ceremony was by Rev N H Burdick then the couple left for Denver. She has served as a clerk in State Treasurer Rae's office for over a year.
Special Dispatch reports Washington June 18 Superintendent AE McFairidge of the Blackfoot Indian school ordered transferred to Rock Valley California. Senate committee that has been probing Indian reservation conditions recommended his transfer. Helena dispatch June 18 notes federal court dismissed involuntary bankruptcy against Rea Bros of Eastern Montana sheepmen, affirming their solvency. museum in Aix la Chapelle houses a newspaper 814 by 6 feet pages 13 columns long started in New York City in 1859 but short lived.
An old advertisement touts Hekman’s Alterative as a remedy for bronchial catarrh and lung ailments. It retells a testimonial from Madison Lake Minnesota of a patient suffering severe hemorrhages, weight loss, and fatigue who improves after taking the medicine and regains health. The ad urges readers to request a booklet of recoveries from the physician’s lab in Philadelphia.
A newspaper note praises Columbia Gardens dance pavilion for its superb grounds in Montana. It highlights the popularity of the venue with a large crowd expected for a society night as fine weather lures many to the big hall tonight.
Special Dispatch to the standard Missoula June 11 Peter R Harper a Western Montana pioneer who lived at St. Regis for over a year was found dead at the threshold of his cabin early today A resident of St Regis saw Harper fall to the ground Initial suspicion of foul play due to his past white slave case involvement persisted until investigators found no signs of foul play The body was brought to Missoula for investigation or burial and two St Regis residents were brought to Missoula for questioning
Syracuse N Y June 1 Former United States Senator Frank Hiscock died suddenly today after a period of ill health He was born in Pompey New York and was a strong Horace Greeley supporter He served one six year term in the U S Senate after election in 1877 He was once viewed as a potential Republican presidential candidate in 1888 He is survived by his son F K Hiscock of North Yakima Washington and by Judge FH Hiscock of the State Court of Appeals
Three Forks dispatch reports Prof. R A Johnson from Lane district travels to Dolfin Canada due to his father’s illness and plans a summer stay. Local visitors include Mrs Hermie Parks and daughter Elizabeth from Harlowton staying with Mrs W A Parks. Mrs E M Boyer traveling to Deer Lodge to rent a house. George Dunn’s new Third avenue house ready. Mrs Porter and daughter Genevieve in Butte for shopping. Mrs Kelley visiting with relatives from Milligan homestead. Miss Agnes West and Jake De Boer wed in Bozeman. Virtus Lund’s family at Karsts Cold Springs for summer. Mrs Emma Hohenstein returns from Belgrade. Suffragists to press Congress for equal suffrage on June 7 with reception planned by Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark and committees.
The 1913 total mineral wealth of Alaska reached 248 million and 300 thousand dollars, reflecting the territory's known metals output. This value highlights the era's mining significance and the region's economic potential for investors and authorities.
Mrs. Sarah Stees of 26 North Mani as recounts relief from rheumatism asthma and kidney trouble after using Akoz the new California mineral remedy. She reports lasting night cramps vanished sleep improved appetite better and strength restored. Akoz described as natural mineral with no drugs or alcohol demonstrated at Newbro Drug Store 37 West Park Street Butte inviting visits calls or letters for information.
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