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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
5
The article extols selecting a valued wedding gift for the bride. It emphasizes thoughtful presentation, the Leys imprint on the box, and the giver’s good taste and purchasing judgment. It references appreciation from friends and the careful packaging of items such as silver, clock, or other keepsakes.
Mant nanos from Orton Bros Styan of Millings visited yesterday Henry Turner of Missoula was an over Sunday visitor Nell of Livingston was an Sunday visitor here Billings resident spending a few days stays at Bust Schilling s No 9 West Main Street W B Mason of Miles City visiting Tutte for several days Mr and Mrs E ena visiting M Ryan of G for a few days John Rt Conway and W Fraser Jr of Billings here on business Mr and Mrs J M Morris of Helena spending a few days in city at Acoma hotel Arnold of Billings spent 8 day here to handle commercial matters R H Glover of Helena arrived for several days stay at Fin Jen hotel Various reading materials and railroad personnel news listed at the News Sta.
Yesterday the fishing near Iden Rock and Divide in Sp offered promising catches as fishermen reported busy activity. Local railway offices noted heavy Sunday travel and trains heading toward the countryside. Some fish baskets showed good yields, indicating a profitable day for several anglers.
Deer Lodge casualty list reports Private William Cornelie dead from disease and Private James I Welker wounded. Cornelie, popular at the College of Montana, married before service. Welker, son of Guard Welker, with family in Idaho, posted as severely wounded in France. A $100 reward offered for proof of inferior springs advertised by Mayer jewelry shop at 97 North Main.
A state board meeting discussed a roughly ten percent raise for all School of Fines faculty, the only such increase in state education history. Leo H. Faust of the budget board noted the move followed the three day session, with ongoing scrutiny of co ordination among state institutions and the chancellorship status under investigation seeker.
In a wartime session the proposal to re establish German language study as a prepa rationary measure failed. Jon Stewart opposed German language and German music in US schools arguing that men were enough for the home front.
Plans outline a service flag tribute with three stars and a future addition for Frank Hertz who departs for Camp Lewis next Thursday. Alternate honorees include Dan Th Herts Jr Arthur J Lochrie R A Sandervoi Fred Mannix and J C Contin as the Powell county contingent readies for Fourth of July day duties and a cart parade.
G F King writes from Butte asking for immediate help to save crops on their farm near Shonkin Choteau county. His wife Mrs King resigns as matron of Paul Clark home to assist in farming. She had led the home for 15 years and was praised by her sister for her care of the boys and girls.
Y M C A workers in New York report vast scale of operations and language training at Columbia University as they prepare for overseas service. Also notices of funeral for Butte resident Vandoline Konkel and a Presbyterian missionary meeting at First Presbyterian church with music by Thelma Creen planned for June 25.
The Quartermaster General in Washington calls Butte business leaders to review and supply qualified buyers for all Army commodities. Men with experience in butter, coffee, tea, candy, razors, brushes, vegetables, jam, jellies, syrups, soup, oils, vinegar and more are asked to serve as civilian employees or as commissioned officers. Potential workers may join the dollar a year civil service or enlist, with the division needing many capable individuals to handle procurement details and ensure timely supply.
The document requests participation by council members in Elks Lodge on Monday at 7 PM. Speakers include Dr I Mott and George W Perkins New York. Secretary and Gunnaf H will attend. local members urged to join for a wartime fund or committee setup.
Homer M. Hill of the Taxpayers' League urges merging Seattle city and King County to cut government costs. He cites New York and Baltimore per capita figures and says union would save taxpayers. league to push plan this year amid debate over fiscal relief.
Mrs Elizabeth Harper a Helmville resident for years died at a hospital yesterday after a two week illness. Survived by husband and two brothers in Willows California. Body to be taken to Willows for interment. Harper was brought to a hospital nearly two weeks ago. operation performed but frail constitution did not recover.
Elisabeth Harper aged 48 died last evening. The family are at Walshe parlors. The remains will be taken to Willows, escorted by her husband and accompanied by a sister, at a time to be announced.
Funeral arrangements for Mary Hitsabath of Wookey are announced with services in Hon DOKEY and a later interment in Minnesota The notice lists family details and funeral chaplains and notes the body will be forwarded for final rites and interment in Minnesota, with relatives requested to attend.
A garbled late 19th century report notes John Roempp of Thee in Gallatin County involved in grand larceny and an attempted escape from custody. Deputy service and a ship to take charge of Howarth are mentioned amid references to alien larceny and government actions.
An Associated Press report from Dublin notes a handbill calling for an Irish republic seen in East Cavan. The unsigned flyer compares Ireland to small European nations, arguing independence is cheaper and more effective than subservience to Britain. It cites population, budgets, and costs of government to make the case for freedom. Dublin Castle rule cost Ireland last year £28,100,000, the piece claims, and notes small nations maintain armies and navies. Michael Banich dead, aged 49, yesterday at his home.
In fragmentary notice, Mealixen is reported to have died near Mount or in Ely and funeral details are uncertain with mentions of Butte and a burial or funeral announcement yet unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a funeral or memorial event with references to a family, a street, and relatives. The readable items mention weeks or evenings and a note about someone named Christians or Christens leaving, but details are unclear.
We express heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends who offered sympathy during the loss of our husband and father. We especially thank Saint John Reed of Metrave, those who sent flowers and attended services.
The obituary notes a resident of Coln Avenue Meaderville who died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, his mother, a son in Austria, and a half-brother John Vallac of Butte. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 1 PM with services at the Serbian Orthodox Church.
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