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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
5
General rains across Montana lift optimism among growers. Northern Pacific official W H Merriman cites higher receipts expected despite slightly reduced acreage, due to higher prices and better yields per acre. Commodities across the state benefit from improved conditions, with grain, fruit, and grass crops favored.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Born June 17 to Mr and Mrs Andrew Mitchell at 430 Madison Street. Jeannette Small seeks divorce from James T. Small on desertion and failure to provide and asks custody of the children. Dr and Mrs W. L. Renick plan to move to Long Beach Cal by train. their car will be shipped. Kardex systems with timekeeping display at B E Calkins Co claim 100 percent efficiency gains. A youth was sentenced to the state reform school for incorrigibility. another girl’s case continued. Rev Mr and Mrs George D Wolfe returned from the East after their son Wallace’s wedding to Miss Ethel Patrick in New York. Wolfe to preach Sunday. James Angus charged with defrauding a rooming house keeper by removing his trunk bearing a $69 lien, complaint by Thomas G. Vivian. First baby born to Mr and Mrs D M Fleischman at St James hospital, daughter, their French war bride Mrs Fleischman Miss Louise Casson cannot be confirmed.
A new organization for the Butte Mines baseball league was approved at a meeting of team representatives last night. A rules commission was named to govern contests and determine player eligibility, with all players required to be bona fide company employees. The schedule calls for weekday games at Montana street grounds and Meaderville, with double headers Sundays at Columbia gardens and no admission to any league games. A trophy will be provided for the champions.
Montana Disposal Company holds the city trash contract and faces possible contract return after a council committee investigation. A special meeting may be called by Mayor Stodden to weigh warrants cashing and the company’s work is under scrutiny amid claims of dissatisfaction and counterclaims of discredit.
FP. P. Maloney was rushed to an emergency hospital last night after an overdose of paraldehyde, a sedative mixture of ether and alcohol. He was reported in serious condition but stabilized with stimulants and rest. A receipt for hospital fees found on him suggested a recent discharge from St James hospital.
Mme FE Guerin visiting Butte laments French children in cellars and caves amid famine and fear, contrasting with carefree Butte kids. She and Mrs Marriott plan Poppy Day in Anaconda with over 100 local girls volunteering as poppy girls. Local residents invited to join committee and events.
Carl Turpening of Butte dies in Milwaukee wreck near Ellensburg Washington while en route home for a visit. Arrangements by American Legion post. Body taken by Sam R White Undertaker. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs W A Turpening and sister Grace of Butte. He attended Butte high school two years and served in the army after enlistment in 1917. He later worked as a sign painter in Seattle before returning home.
A dramatic incident reports Mayor Tom Stodden saving Elks officers during a pursuit in which he diverted to the Arizona hotel instead of the Elk meeting. He reportedly confronted assailants, vanquished them, and escaped on a carriage, sending two cigars as a proxy to the Elks meeting.
Mrs R Z Martin and son from Miles City are visiting Butte. Tr Blitz came from Philipsburg yesterday. Gail B Nall of Missoula is in Butte on business. Mr and Mrs W B Russell from Plains on a brief visit. Rose Winninghoff from Philipsburg shopping in the city. Mr and Mrs W A Smith and daughter from Trident for a few days. W C Etter from Wisdom in the city. A J Bailey from Wickes yesterday. Mrs M Davidson visiting friends from Virginia City. Mr and Mrs J C Fitzpatrick from Alder visiting Butte.
A man identified as Fiantish Bouchal was brought to the county jail last night and detained awaiting an examination recording his sanity. He was found near a gulch and denied the claim of apprehension. street address 1102 West Wark Street.
The Bi commerce forum debated merging city and county governments with several speakers backing Corry's plan. Mayor Bodden and others weighed alternatives while about 100 attended. The forum urged a joint committee to coordinate relief for Armenian famine, proposing a $10,000 drive.
The Squirrel opens this afternoon at West Park and Dakota, replacing the Pallas after complete renovation. Miss Rose Mann will direct affairs until M. F. West arrives to manage. The store offers a soda fountain, confectionery, pastry, and a full line of goods under a company board including W. Grant Hoge and Tom Davis.
James Cunningham was arrested last night on a theft charge filed by his brother. Police Captain O Donnell and Detective Larkin led the arrest after a nationwide search since June 6. The alleged theft involved 63 dollars in cash and a dozen silver knives and forks stolen from a home on a street. The suspect will be turned over to county authorities.
Certified apportionment lists county school funds totaling 71 TL with disbursements to districts: Butte 69809.18, Hocker 342, Silver How 3584.04, Divide 1498, Melrose 8504.08, Brown’s 144.80, Feeley 250.99, Meadow Gulch 154.45, Pish Creek 149.63. Census figures show district populations including Butte Tucker 71, Silver Bow 131, Melrose 3, Brown Keeley 52, Meadow Gulch 93. per capita data indicated.
The remains will be removed this evening to the residence of Dan A. Siemitian, 1198 South Arizona Street. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 o clock at St Vaurick's church and be calebrated at 3:10 o'clock. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Julia Buckle of Buck Mn lies in state with her husband Buck and three sisters surviving. The Walsh family home remains, with funeral arrangements to be announced later at Walsh's. The community is asked to respect the family during this time.
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