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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
June 18 report from Rich. Mexican Mandolt and four others escaped from a Bannock jail in Pocatello. They forced the janitor to unlock his door by snatching keys after being fed through the bars. sheriff and deputies were away. Danvers jailed for conspiracy to rob a McCammon bank.
Anaconda Good Roads groups prepare for the state convention to be held July 14 to 16 with committees named for arrangements rooms entertainment and decorations. President K P Mathewson has been away but many residents with cars volunteer to aid the event in Anaconda.
The list shows uncalled letters for the week ending Saturday June 17 at Anaconda. Names include Edward Burke postmaster and numerous individuals such as John Anderson Ed Anderson Ederson Brown Bugle Capomili Cronin Delude Ellawood Eriksman French Goldsworthy Gautman Hill Handwright Hanson Howard Johnson Jones Johnson Keller Keating Lundie Larson Lemear Lee McCleary Mills Mugridge Matelich Moran Markstrom Malloy Norman Nunn O Keefe O Brien Patty Papinte Radefola Rhoeken Rea Snell Stapleton Smith Staton Sanders Sutherland Schroe d er Sullivan Sackett Stubeyd Smith Waric Weber Watson White Zopp Boyer Brown Hansen Huber Kozenski Lee Lane Mildred Leasy May Smith Sanders Smith Wood Wild Collick Carlson Johnson Hugh Preschern Sabe Sallin Stead Wild alias Violet. Postmaster Edward Burke signs.
Police arrested a man named Zaldiner Hikel after he was found coming from Rodgers store at 516 East Park Avenue with tobacco and grocery sundries. The door was tested by an officer and appeared to be unlocked. The captured suspect faces county authorities on a burglary charge.
The article notes living costs in Denmark edging up as prices for food, textiles, textiles, lumber, oil, and labor are tracked. An index number for last March reaches 1822, suggesting modest changes despite the war. It also mentions shifts in U S college graduates adopting a new department in agriculture and forestry in China.
At the 9 30 mass at St Peter's yesterday a procession from the school to the church carried candies. Boys and girls in white dresses and veils and boys in black received first holy communion amid special music by the children's choir. A solemn high mass and prize diplomas followed. St Peter's parochial school marks its largest enrollment, with over 800 students, praised to the Dominican Sisters.
Miss Mabel Sharp reports eighth grade diplomas granted to Ruth Egan Olive Pascoe Ralph Westin Annie Forsman Ina Foreman. Students listed as passing by subject include Ruth Egan Edell Roberts Jemnie Hustead George Forsman and others in Spelling Reading Arithmetic Grammar History Civics Physiology and related subjects.
Orrin Potter of Potomac becomes the first Montanan to enroll in the citizens military training camp at Fort Douglas Utah from August 21 to September 16. His enrollment was sent to Salt Lake by William G. Ferguson, secretary of the Missoula Chamber of Commerce. A large turnout from Montana is expected as more than 100 Salt Lake employers join the employers roll.
Employers may grant full pay and preserve positions for workers joining a 27 day government camp program. Oregon Short Line will provide one company for the camp. recruiting is led by George Smith with over 361 enrolled across railroad departments. Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado and Nevada residents get rail transport and uniforms, rifles, and ammunition. a $10 deposit funds extras and mess attendants, $5 refundable if no damage occurs. Descriptive circulars and enrollment forms available from Capt W B Wallace Twentieth Infantry USA Commercial Club Salt Lake City.
Frank and Lillian Burbank headline the Reel with a top comedy and musical act. Marie Walcamp appears in The Flirt from the Bluebird company. The Reel orchestra led by Miss Sadie Cunningham, Vincent Nigro, and Harold Terwilliger draws large crowds. Show repeats tonight.
The funeral of Dan Gartland will be held at 8:50 AM at Dan McCarthy's residence S01 East Fourth Street and proceed to Peters Church for a 3 PM requiem high mass. Also noted are Florence Clark and Peter Barry remains in Mahoney Undertaking rooms awaiting relatives’ word.
M P Mahoney Funeral Director operates at 113 Main Street Anaconda offering funeral services and arrangements. The concise notice identifies the business location and primary service without additional details.
Community notices list the K of P, Rebekahs, LAAC, and Eastern groups meeting tonight in Anaconda. Local restaurant and medical ads appear, with bids for loans, a dissolution notice for Mint cafe, and a baseball game recap from Washoe Park highlighting Rough Field.
Jacob Silha of Sauk County Wisconsin a prominent farmer arrives in Anaconda for a short visit at his brother Thomas Silha's home. He brings items from their mother aged 90 who remains healthy. He will return soon for haying. Includes a local ad for a White sewing machine from Brownfield Canty’s branch East Park Avenue offering 5 down and 5 a month.
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