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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
16
A man who served seven years as a volunteer firefighter in another state does not gain Montana firemen disability status nor exemption from jury duty or poll tax. The fact of having exemption papers from elsewhere has no bearing on Montana jury service or poll tax liability.
Delegates from the central Presbyterian church to the state convention left Missoula yesterday at 5 AM via the Northern Pacific. They are Charles E. Bruce, Miss Esther Ambrose, and Mrs H H Mullen, with Mrs Mullen serving as the young people's work secretary for the Butte Presbytery. Temperance orator Dr Clarence True Wilson of Topeka Kansas will address the convention.
In the Automobile Trade section readers are invited to a Tango supper at Gregson cafe every evening from seven to midnight. New dances are taught each afternoon, offering daily instruction and social dancing for patrons.
The eleventh annual Montana Episcopal diocese convention opens with Bishop Brewer presiding at St John’s Butte. The gathering marks the first convention in eight years in the city, with 58 parishes and about 4,500 members statewide. Delegates from across Montana, led by Bishop Brewer, will attend through Wednesday, hearing reports, lectures, and missionary discussions.
Hamilton Markland appeared before Judge Donlan and pleaded guilty to forgery. By agreement with the county attorney he received a one year sentence, waiving time to begin serving immediately. He had drawn checks on First National Bank without funds and cashed others for sums from ten to twenty five dollars.
A vintage advertisement urges buyers to seek flawless diamonds, claiming true value lies in perfect stones. It promotes Mayer at 29 West Park Street with a large stock of white, blue-white, and steel-blue gems and cites his “square deal” pricing approach.
Anaconda and Butte Masons will travel by special train this evening to Anaconda invited by Acacia lodge No 33 A F and AM. Silver Bow lodge No 48 officers will confer degrees on Acacia lodge candidates. A 3 PM session will also confer degrees by Wissom lodge No 61 Wisdom. Train departs 6 45 PM from Butte and returns from Anaconda at 12 80 AM with streetcars to Centerville Walkerville and Meaderville.
City Librarian Davis proposes housing the juvenile department of the public library in vacant rooms on the courthouse main floor. County commissioners discussed securing quarters, with plans for an executive space, a bookcase area, and a reading room. The courthouse entrance would be via the Montana street side to avoid disrupting upstairs offices.
All members of Calanthe lodge No. 40 and visiting brothers are requested to meet Sunday at 1 30 p.m. for the funeral of our brother Al Wicks. W C Basher C Thomas Sturtridge K R & S B.
William Butch, a longtime taxi driver on North Main Street, testifies that Jaeger’s remedy relieved his swollen painful thumb joint and knee after months of suffering. He credits a Baden Baden origin, notes it is not a patent medicine, and says Dr Jaeger would have profited if marketed. Contact George W Sparrow in Anaconda for more details.
The examining and trial board yesterday found Patrolman Alexander Nittmann guilty of conduct unbecoming a police officer. The findings were sent to Mayor Duncan with no punishment specified. The board cited his harsh language toward Wille Bigelow and noted Bigelow’s generally well behaved record, as well as prior trouble with other youths. Mayor Duncan had not yet decided on any punishment due to other duties.
Margaret Gallagher aged 25 died yesterday at her home 337 East Broadway after a brief illness. She came from County Donegal three years ago and kept house for her four brothers Patrick Joseph Bernard and Dan in Butte. Survived by parents in Ireland and five cousins John Joseph Fila Shovlin in Butte Barnard and Charles Shovlin in Anaconda. Funeral from home at 9 this morning to Sacred Heart Church for requiem high mass at 9:30.
At a conference of Silver Bow and Deer Lodge County commissioners in Butte yesterday, it was decided to construct nine miles of new road between Hutte and Anaconda. One mile lies in Silver Bow and the remainder in Deer Lodge. Silver Bow will pay its share. Deer Lodge must secure right of way for its portion.
Tacoma June 19 At the annual meeting of the Weyerhauser Timber Company John P Weyerhauser eldest son of the late Frederick Weyerhauser was elected president to succeed his father Other officers named included Vice President F S Bell secretary George S Wong treasurer F E Weyerhauser and a slate of trustees with William Carson H H Trev Benkman W L McCormick F H Thatcher and H J Richardson among them.
The Ave-part drama The Master Mind starring Edmund Breese is presented at the American theater for a latest performance. The original story grips audiences from scene one and holds breathless attention through every minute of action until the finale.
Prominent stage actor Edmund Breese is reported to have been engaged by the Lasky company for a leading dramatic role in a new film project. The actor is famed for performances in The Third Degree and The Lion and the Mouse among others.
Mr and Mrs Athens recent Texas arrivals living on Utah avenue were fined 10 dollars each yesterday for causing a disturbance after drinking and ignoring police warnings. Neighbors complained as the northern stand intervened and arrests followed. D J Kahler later received a beating report. Emma Young testified and a 30 dollar fine was issued. Harry Pascoe also faced a 10 dollar fine after cursing at a Park saloon bartender and vowing to keep the peace.
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