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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
5
Police Magistrate Grimes appeals to county attorney to act under the corrupt practices act of Montana. He cites sections 29 and 43 demanding diligent inquiry and filing of charges for betting on elections, warning that failure to perform duties could be a misdemeanor and lead to forfeiture of office.
A high class farce by St John’s Club features a lively cast including Jack Bilbon Maurice Fitzgerald Mayme Jenkins as Tose Creigan. The nine piece orchestra will provide the music as the group presents a brisk comedy Sunday night amid local attention.
New schedule effective Sunday March 13 lists west side and garden routes with departures from Main and Park at 6 50, 6 10, 6 30 and 6 50 a m and every 30 minutes rest of day. Last west side car 12 10 a m from Emmett and Steele at 8 59, 6 19, 6 39 a m and every 20 minutes rest of day. Gardens service leaves 5 48, 6 08, 6 28, 1a m and every 20 minutes rest of day. Last garden car 12 08, 12 49 a m. Butte Electric Railway Co. page. Also hotel arrivals listed with names and places including Arizona J Cuttingham, Deer Lodge Evelyn Jensen, Helena, Great Falls, Billings, Collins, Dillon, Helena residents, and many others.
Rabbi J K Levin delivers a Friday evening lecture titled Preaching and Practicing at the temple located at Washington and Galena streets. No collections will be taken and strangers are cordially invited to attend.
More than half the automobiles running are Fords. Montana Auto and Garage Co. advertises services and magazines at the News Stand. Pasteurized cider and milk are promoted with commentary on flavor and preservation.
A two day old girl left in an alley near West Park street was found by Mr. and Mrs. Walsh. She was warmed at the emergency hospital and placed in temporary care at Mrs. Arthur Peters home at 1044 South Wyoming street. Humane Officer Gilligan arranged clothing and potential adoption, with Matron Boyle overseeing initial medical attention.
Grason, long time Burlington resident and lone prospector near Big Butte, died yesterday afternoon near his cabin from a hemorrhagic attack. The coroner ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot in the John Clairmont case at the ABC hotel, with witnesses unable to establish motive amid despondency over his wife’s refusal to return. A coroner’s inquest into Frank Pitts at the Keefe hotel is set for tomorrow at 10.
Estel Ep ley sues for 42000 damages and 1000 for medical care after a fall from a cook car door at Three Forks. Defendants include Gus Gilbertson and HL Rivers. Earlier verdict favored the railroad. Separate suit involves Gertrude Mack against Charles Wooten over advanced funds. Three divorce cases note Lipas and Novakovich separations with temporary alimony and fees. No children reported.
Police have charged Charles Schwartz with robbery after his arrest in Butte for obtaining money by alleged fraud. He claimed to be the son of a Fargo family and used telegraph tricks. Schwartz was jailed for 10 days when North Dakota authorities did not respond, and officials expect to hand him to county attorney soon.
A Milwaukee Journal discussion questions the percentage of U S presidents who were college men, noting disputes over whether Grover Cleveland counts as two presidents and pondering Harding's place. The piece mentions a request for full information from scouts and hints at European reorganization and Halifax fortifications.
The Butte Chamber of Commerce plans to spread the fame of local gardens with photographs and a garden banquet. Fred McClure arranged lectures for school children, starting next Monday in Anaconda, with more talks likely in Atlanta. Mr Peet praised the city’s yard work as a model inspiration for others.
The Interstate Commerce Commission today upheld the state commission on potato freight rates from Western Montana. The state had first asked railroads for relief, then appealed to the federal body after refusals. Libby news notes Libby, March 10, with visits from T P Sawyer of Grant Smith Contracting Spokane and D Frericks from Winnlock Wash seeking road work on the Kootenai River. Lincoln County representative William Cady left for Helena for a special legislative session called by the governor.
Big Timber news notes report Libby exhibition on a lecture by Frank Pival. Mrs J Barbour travels to Forsyth and Glendive. Mrs J Ross Shaver and Shaver visit from Livingston. Leona Bacon resigns Fair store post for Forsyth. Mary Belle Chase summers at Charles Nelson ranch. Card parties by 12 auction bridge devotees planned. Barn dance at Jarrett ranch drew about 200 attendees. Daisy Forsythe and city events noted.
Standing on the edge of a cotton field near Daphne station in Georgia, a cork oak said by American Forestry Magazine to be the largest in America is over 100 years old. The tree measures 45 inches in diameter at one foot from the ground and rises about 60 feet tall, reportedly shipped from Spain by a southern planter.
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