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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
9
In Dillon on March 5 a Beaverhead county advertising group formed to promote county roads and secure federal aid. The plan includes a $100,000 bond issue to fund trunk road improvements, with a permanent committee and active local participation across towns.
A high wind storm halts road travel from Beaverhead city and blankets the county with cold, dropping temperatures. The report notes widespread adverse conditions, two hours of severe impact, and anticipated losses across the area.
Mrs Hig night wife of a local business man died yesterday afternoon at her home in Dillon after an illness. She was born in Mindis about 26 years ago and had lived in Dillon for five years. She is survived by her husband and four children.
In homes of those who enjoy fine tea and seek economy, Schilling Tea is advertised as a better buy. It promises broader availability at grocers and offers a money back guarantee if not liked.
MISSOULA March 5 George Harm was found guilty by a district court jury of a statutory offense against his 16 year old daughter Violet Hamm. Judge Asa J Duncan will pass sentence Monday. Evidence showed Violet and sister Olive testified to multiple alleged offenses in May 1919 with the defense claiming a frameup due to disputes with their father over associations with young men.
Albert Klein, a pioneer in irrigation projects in Montana and founder of a similar venture in Washington state, died at his Berkeley California home at age 76. He was a long time Helena resident and mining operator, builder of Digger edifices, survived by five sons Rheinhold Albert Harry Franz Harrison two married daughters and his wife, with his brother R H Kreinschmidt in attendance. Funeral services were held in Berkeley on Thursday.
Livingston reports across district wage increases for public school staff due to pay gaps with service roles. Principals receive boosts from 1,300 to 1,880 on West Side, 1,350 to 1,880 East Side, 1,200 to 1,700 North Side, and Central from 1,800 to 2,060. Superintendent of music rises to 1,200 and manual training to 2,400. Park County high school teachers gain an extra 200. Also cited are Elks officers elected for the year and pneumonia death of Leslie Wimner, age 36, in Manhattan with funeral at Baptist Church.
Lewistown March 5. In the case of John St Shaw versus Denton Elevator Co the jury returned a verdict for the company on its counter claim for 80 cents. The plaintiff sought between 2000 and 3000 dollars for alleged wrong grading of wheat.
Livingston March 5 A large crew demolishes the 1889 built Enterprise building to clear space for a new four story Elite hotel on the site The contract is let to George H Pew of Missoula The project cost is estimated near 200000 Riggs case to jury Billings March The Riggs murder trial returns to the jury after a prior conviction and death sentence was overturned by the supreme court
Stormy weather limits field work as Fergus county oil prospects attract investors and new leases. Stanford Oil forms to explore near Stanford with a $100 stock basis. Kansas Montana and Winifred prospects draw attention while Roundup eyes Mosby refinery sites and a Mosby to Devil's Basin pipeline to exploit the Musselshell corridor.
Ethin J. Vieain, former Roseman automobile man, attempted suicide twice while being transported from San Diego to answer a grand larceny charge. Sheriff Elgar reported the on train between Sappington and Willow Creek near Bozeman, as the prisoner traveled from Butte.
In Livingston on March 5 Joseph Zurlo a machinist at the Northern Pacific railroad shops was found dead in his room by the landlady. Officials believe apoplexy caused death. He had no local relatives. a son in Pocatello Idaho and a brother and two sisters in Butte survive. A telegram from Fred Zurlo of Butte says he will come to arrange funeral. Zurlo previously lived in Anaconda.
In Helena on March 5 William Sweeny of Cincinnati police presented Ohio Governor Stewart with a requisition for Robert Danneman held in Butte on charges of obtaining jewelry by false pretenses. Governor Stewart approved the requisition, sending Danneman back to Cincinnati.
Lewistown State bank boosted its capital stock from 50 000 to 100 000 at a Wednesday meeting. The funeral for B F Hills, president of Traders Land Company, will be held Thursday from the Methodist Church.
SIGN OF LEAP YEAR, BILLINGS, March 5. It may be leap year that has caused the increase in the number of marriage licenses issued from the district clerk's office in Yellowstone county. In 1919, 72 licenses were issued in the first two months. In January and February of this year 104 licenses were issued. FARMERS GATHER, LEWISTOWN, March 5. The Fergus farm bureau held its annual meeting here Wednesday with nearly 500 in attendance. The bureau's agenda outlined a comprehensive plan.
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