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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
14
Helena report notes influenza rising citywide but at low levels across Montana. The weekly bulletin records scattered cases since January and mentions pneumonia as a concern, with several counties reporting small numbers and a cautious outlook amid the illness.
Sheriff James McClarty notes a raid on a city moonshine source near Livingston with a underground room fire. No arrests, barrels seized, and a large corn mash held at the county jail. Also coverage of Blankenship's cattle theft case, new incorporations in Helena, and discussions on a scenic road funding proposal.
Great Falls March 9 Friends at Poplar learned from St Paul of Jack Morgan death after he escaped Mounds Park sanitarium in night clothes on Thursday heat followed by exposure. Morgan, 47, left a wife and family at St Joseph Mo where the body was taken for burial.
Dillon reports from March 9 note county commissioners from Beaverhead and neighboring counties gathered to set a uniform road wage for summer construction. The aim is to prevent wage disparities that could draw labor away from other districts.
Melrose March 9 Mrs Silas Carley died at 1 oclock at her daughter’s Glendale home aged 83 years 4 months Born November 17 1836 in Indiana she married Silas Carley on November 20 1854 and moved to Montana in 1884 She survived by eight children 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren The funeral was held Sunday afternoon with Rev Humphries of Dillon officiating and burial in Melrose cemetery
Maurice Harvey visits Melrose while studying in Bozeman and Mrs M E Flaherty visits Dilton to see her daughter, with an upcoming dance on March 17 at Melrose hall featuring Twin Bridges orchestra. Others travel to Butte and Fort Hall Idaho, while Jane Evans and Helen Lindlich spend time with friends and in Divide. Great Falls reports include Canadian veteran Alexander Yule and Capt L A Drakey returning from Siberia.
March 9 update on the state fish and game commission announcing a contract for building a residence at the immigrant fish hatchery. Also notes Denial of C. E. Nelson license for a private fishpond at Cooper’s Lake. Dwight L. Beatty named supervisor of Helena forest with HQ in Helena, succeeding Charles Mellarg. Beatty previously led St. Maries and prior Lewis and Clark forests. Billings report: city council accepts Security Bridge’s low bids for 100000 storm sewer bond issue and 75000 park bond issue. bonds sold at par with accrued interest plus premium. Security Bridge awarded storm sewer contract at 297095.88. Irish police barracks attack results in one policeman killed. unrest near Higginstown barracks. Ready for fostering peace report.
County Treasurer Walter Holt received a Helena check for 10 dollars for Powell county schools. Mr and Mrs Charles Evans of Anaconda visited Deer Lodge. Mrs Welling Napton of Missoula guest of Mary L Kelley. A son born Monday to Mr and Mrs Dryden Hoss. E Constant of Helena land office visitor. Many registered as Tuesday last day for registration. Mr and Mrs Ea McMahon of Butte guests at Warren Evans home. Herbert Rice of Bozeman a guest en route to Bozeman after referee duties in Victor district tournament. F H Shepherd left for New York City. S W Matlock of Rikings business visitor. Treasury 4 percent certificates announced by Secretary Houston with March 5 date and one year maturity.
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