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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
5
Mark Twain warned that June is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. He listed all months as risky, and cautioned that rapid-fire promoters talk of one good investment while ignoring the risk of losing a lifetime of savings.
Local notes list numerous visitors and guests staying at Butte hotels from Helena, Great Falls, Missoula, Billings, Virginia City, Dillon, and Bozeman. Names include R Fetter, H Darling, H Finke, Mabel Reid, Lillian Warren, Harriet Clark, C B Heroes, Al Coke, Gertie McVay, W B Garrigan, W J Murphy, Mrs C Drebellis, Harry Stewart, A A Wilson, J K Leigh. Also mentions magazine purchases at the P O News Stand and staff movings for train lines Milwaukee Great Northern and NY Chicago St Louis.
In police court Charles Tuttle forfeited 150 on a nuisance charge after L. J. Walker reported losing 50 at a Utah avenue location. Rose Tuttle faced disturbance charges and was dismissed for lack of prosecution. Bill Jones also forfeited 150 on a bootlegging charge in the session.
The parade steps off Saturday night June 30 at 7 from Park and Idaho, forming at multiple Park Idaho corners. Entry lists include the Butte Mines band Butte police department Mayer Electric and Joe Davis American Legion Symons Dry Goods A C M Hardware Winter Garden Butte Rapid Transit Western Union and many more firms and organizations. The route travels Park Idaho Gaylord Arizona Broadway Excelsior back to Park, then disbands.
Foreclosure buyer Kate Lindsay seeks writ of assistance after purchasing the Williams residence at sheriff's sale and being denied immediate possession. Defendants claim the home occupancy by the mortgagor is allowed until the redemption date in 1928. Also noted: estate final distribution for Lizza Hurley and a demurrer in Leschner v F J Glenn set for June 30.
Joe A. Wilson and Fred Anderson of Anaconda were arrested after their car collided with a machine driven by Joe Perusich near the Leonard mine. Wilson faces a driving while intoxicated charge and Anderson is charged with being drunk. No injuries reported.
Charles Lomas East Park street merchant has recovered enough from a back shot to return home tonight. The bullet entered the chest cavity and was later found in his arm after a hospital stay at Murray hospital. John Allan shot him and then died by suicide.
U S marshal office reports 60 premises listed for abatement after proof of violations at the last term. Closures span the city and some counties, must last one year. Some sites may reopen for lawful use if a bond guaranteeing compliance is approved by the court.
Friday members of the Butte Anglers club will plant 100000 rainbow trout in the Big Hole river. The fish come from the Divide hatchery and will be the first to be released from the new hatchery into the stream.
An automobile stolen yesterday from J. Corbett of 1050 West Galena Street was recovered later with the thieves abandoning the vehicle after only a few hours of joyriding.
Fragmentary OCR shows several company names including Butana Motor, George Spillum Cigar, Oecechshi Furniture, Patterson Motor, and Bernardi Shows calli ope.
John T. Raftis of Colville Washington national vice commander of the American Legion urged tolerance as the cure for national problems. He said each nationality enriches the country and intolerance undermines law observance. The Legion’s role in promoting respect for law was highlighted. The joint encampment in Butte was represented. James Uncles presided as commander. Vocal numbers complemented the meeting.
Miss Ann Harrington and John F. McCarthy wed yesterday at St. Patrick's church in a ceremony led by Rev. Father Venus. Attendants included Margaret Harrington and Timothy McCarthy. The couple plan a California trip then reside at 1121 Maryland avenue.
The funeral of Jesse M. Rice, a well known Butte resident, was held yesterday afternoon at Gateway mortuary under the Christian Science church. Burial followed in Mountain View cemetery with pallbearers F. B. Taylor, William Young, John Ward, J. E. Richards, James B. Head and H. B. Eldridge.
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday to Wilbur F. Deschene and Elizabeth Eva Kern, to Frank Harris and Agnes Murphy of Butte, and to John J. A. Lahr and Beata Widel, both of Sheridan.
The city announces a five day celebration from June 30 to July 4 featuring the Merrykhana parade, an air derby on July 1, the pageant Beginning of Time with fireworks on July 3 and 4, and a patriotic parade finale. More than 50 directors and 100 technicians have labs and 2,000 cast in the performance, promising continuous entertainment with acrobat Mlle Florence and extensive stage work to thrill citizens and visitors.
County Treasurer James J. Brett announced an $8,901.25 remittance to Silver Bow road funds from auto licenses. The payment, forwarded by Austin B. Middleton, brings the county’s auto license receipts to about $94,000, with further small remittances expected as law refunds auto tax money less collection costs.
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