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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
3
The Rev Frank Topkins preached on lying as forbidden in Exodus 20 16 at South Side Methodist Church last evening. He denounced hypocrisy and false testimony, warned against backbiting and slander, urged truthful speech, and contrasted a virtuous home with a neighbor’s deceitful gossip.
A distraught man returns home to reveal his wife’s blooded secret. He shoots his own child and then kills himself with a pistol, ending a tale of jealousy and despair. The harsh scene is described as a stark, accusatory vision of evil.
State socialist party will convene in Butte on July 9 at Finlanders' Hall, North Wyoming Street. Delegates from each county will attend with one at large and one for every ten members. C. A. Smith chairs the state executive committee. Alma Munger is state secretary. H. W. Nevilis and D. Ts. McCormick are other members.
Special Dispatch to Une Standard, Moore. On Thursday, July 25, the Judith Basin farmers plan a dry farm demonstration day at the experiment station near Mocassin. Officers and Director Linflea of the Montana experiment station set plans for a larger event with emphasis on dry farming. The group seeks about $5000 to fund the day by annual memberships costing $1, expanding fund sources beyond county subscriptions. A future announcement will outline speakers and special train service on Milwaukee and Great Northern railroads.
Anthony Hughes French and Miss Florence Conway were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Dillon at noon. Rev. Thomas Anderson led the ring ceremony. The couple, well known in Dillon, plan an extended trip. Miss Ova Conway attended from Helena and will join teachers bound for Columbia University in New York.
A Montana newspaper recounts a tale of reference books being lent, lost, and finally recovered. In Anaconda the Standard secured a replacement, placing it on a reporter’s desk with a guard dog kept nearby to deter further thefts and ensure access to essential data reacts to inquiries.
Lewistown reports a $60,000 block to replace the Crowley livery stables on Main street between Third and Fourth avenues. Mrs. Aunty Crowley proposes the handsome structure to be ready by midsummer next year, with BEC Sweitzer leasing the first door for a dry goods business. The 80 foot frontage will face Main street.
Deborah Wagg of Stevensville married J Lee Sedgwick of Fort Benton in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Wagg home. Rev Solsman of Stevensville officiated. Miss Minnie Dowling played the wedding march and Marion Wogg served as ring bearer. Guests included Stevensville families and local residents. The note also mentions rehearsals for George JF. Trent's operetta Snow White and social gatherings in the community. Bouts of travel and visiting relatives are listed among local society items.
Mrs. May Fonte filed suit in Tewlatown on June 23 seeking a divorce from Daniel Foals on grounds of cruelty. The couple wed at Nethant in 1905 and have lived in Kendall for several years.
Mrs Freeman appears as witness in the Brennen seduction case. Tianes Brennen, a noted musician, faces arraignment today. The alleged victim is Misa Agnes Sorenson. Other witnesses include Mary Steehan, Probation Officer Dr. C. Novcross, and Mine. Lantent, with Mrs Edan Freeman serving as juvenile court officer.
Miners Savings reports a deposit matter involving Tennt Company at a Montana site and Tennessee account details. Four percent interest on savings is noted. The document mentions an attention to a Roman address and a hospital department. Visitors receive invitation cards for related events.
Wash June 3 Miss Anna socist lecturer and writer of Byverett will head the socialist ticket in Washington in nominating for governor over Richard Windsor of Seatrie by a majority of 800. Returns from more than 1,000 socialist voters. Other nominees include Lieutenant governor A M Larth iron molder Tacoma secretary of state Franz Bostrum Trevett attorney general Bruce Rogers Gentile state auditor J E Arnett Spokane state treasurer Minnie I Parks Seattle superintendent Frank E tester Olympia land commissioner H G Cnpe plep Bellingham Congressmen at large John Manhope Lyerett and J Giles Bremerton supreme court Justices Howard Wright Kent O Lynd Shakune H T B Rian.
A garbled local note describes a baseball team near the town, listing Sunday matches and home games. It mentions a swimmer and a pleasant Sunday with Hamilton referenced, though many details are unclear due to OCR issues.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a political update. Mentions Rongdup Leiba and a figures from a wing described as waiters. References Mod and a letter exchange. Appears to discuss a nomination and a county concern centered on Tailhroth and a figure named wha.
A damaged ad offers ten dollars for advance paym ents for Daly and Sunday Stamler, promising delivery by door or mail at low cost. Old and new subscribers paying a year in advance receive a useful premium at the Standard Moon, with details or inquiries via Abaconda office.
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