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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
5
Neighborhood residents report vandalism on West Broadway littoral gardens with two lilac bushes damaged at the Creden home and branches torn off. A well dressed man about 21 was seen taking flowers at nearby Medatton residence and later at another house.
Butte notes mention J. D. Scanlon of Miles City in town for business. birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Wade. magazines at Yr. O. News Stand. Eliza Courtney and Marcia and Lois Mack inahon head to Seattle for summer. Adeline Sullivan sues Patrick Sullivan for divorce. Patrick Callander bound over for theft. J P Osenbrug granted divorce from Sarah Osenbrug with child custody to defendant. Mae Morton and O. Hi. Shock to host Mountain View teachers. frost damages tender plants at Columbia Gardens. Calkins art dept showcases new picture subjects and frames.
Joseph J. McCaffery yesterday filed objections to dissolving the Montana Dairy company alleging nonpayment for legal services and defense. He values his services at 59 dollars and the company faced police court for selling milk under city standards.
N B Smith was charged in Justice Buckley s court with dealing in intoxicating liquors. Following a preliminary hearing yesterday the case was dismissed for insufficient evidence to bind him over to the district court.
Walter Kelly a 12yearold Mercury of the Home Messenger service set an epicurean record by consuming nine hotcakes at Chequamegon restaurant after delivering a breakfast in bed order. patrons watched as he ate each flapjack with rapidity and after the ninth he departed with the empty tray.
Filing of John K. O Rourke Democrat for sheriff of Silver Bow county marks latest bid by current officeholders except Otto Simonson who will not run again. John R Sullivan files to seek constable of Silver Bow township on the Democratic ticket.
Judge Grimes heard a police court case against W. J. Howell of Jones Fruit Company over whether a Ford could exceed 29 mph before a crash. Howell argued the car could not go over 15 mph and cited intact lights and only a cracked windshield. The case was dismissed.
Dr J J Walsh of Fordham University arrived in Butte yesterday noon to lecture at the high school auditorium this evening on the problems of reconstruction. He is touring the country with Peter Collins and David Goldstein under the Knights of Columbus. He will deliver three lectures today and meet local leaders, then speak at 8 pm on Reconstruction at the high school. Walsh has been honored as knight commander of St Gregory by the pope.
At a special meeting in the high school auditorium more than 50 alumni attended. Speakers included Reuben Maury from the University of Virginia Gregor McMillan from Bozeman College Mary McCarthy from the state university and Miss Bessie Grey from the class of 1920. Mike J. Sheehan presided in the absence of officers and plans for an upcoming alumni picnic were discussed. The next meeting is set for July 1 in the high school auditorium.
Philip Prija former traffic sergeant seeks reinstatement via district court mandate. Judge Lamb heard brief arguments and will decide after briefs are filed. Prija was retired after assault charges in May 1919. Mayor Stodden denied memory of the reinstatement request. Governor had pardoned him after a second degree assault conviction.
Mrs Richard Johnson and Hazel Michelson are visiting in Butte. Fred Antice of Helena was among the arrivals in the city last night. D T Conkling of Philipsburg is transacting business in Butte. Rk A Frazier of Helena is registered at the Thornton. Mrs Mary B Baldwin is visiting in the city from Bridger. William Marshall and R M Peterson are combining pleasure with business while in Butte from Alder. Mr and Mrs George Francis of Wisdom are visitors in Butte. J J Keown is a Bozeman resident in Butte for a brief stay. Mrs Carl Beardslee is in Butte from Lima on a short visit. George W Wilson of Wickes is a business visitor in Butte for a few days. Mrs A J Davidson of Helena is among the prominent Montana women at the Montana Christian association convention.
Karl Thomson of Dartmouth set a world best for the Liu yard high hurdles at Franklin Field Philadelphia during the intercollegiate championship games on Saturday. He clocked 14 2 5 seconds, shaving 1 5 second from Bob Simpson’s former mark and earning a spot as Canada’s Olympic representative.
After 39 years in Butte, Jerry Mullins has moved to Seattle and bought the Quinn hotel at University Street and Seventh Avenue. The 48 room hostelry will serve as a hub for visiting Butte residents and old friends recall Mullins as a former city council member. His old associates regret his departure but wish him success in the new venture.
Firefighters from Caledonia street station extinguished an attic blaze at the home of J. H. Carroll, 214 North Alabama, shortly after discovery last evening. Investigators believe the fire started from an overheated chimney and the flames did not gain much headway before containment.
Rain halted the Miners versus North Butte after two innings with Leonard leading 1 0 as drizzle turned to downpour. Rolando singled for North Butte while Gleason and Kelly fanned, and the Leonard pitcher Guildon kept the hitters off balance. Bowers reached on an error and Tremblay drove in the lone run in the first as Woolcock struck out several batters before the rain stopped play.
The Butte Woman's Council plans an open forum at the Butte high school auditorium next Tuesday June 29. Law enforcement will be the topic with many speakers expected to participate.
A verse reflects on shifting from past ideas to new thoughts and praises the brain as limitless storage, noting capacity cannot be reached even with effort.
Construction will start soon on four foot cement sidewalks in Atherton Place. About a score of property owners formed a special improvement district for the project. Some wish five foot walks and the contractor will seek all opinions to maintain uniform width.
The funeral for Robert Peoples aged 11 years will be from Walsh's chapel at 9 30 to St Ann's Church for mass at 10 with burial in the old Catholic cemetery. In city, Kate Spehar Flynn aged 22 wife of Bernard E Flynn sister of several relatives died yesterday and will be buried from the family home at 18 Plum Street on Saturday with time to be announced.
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