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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1921
Page
5
John Smith and John Bawards were bound over to federal court after arrest four days ago near Butte with moonshine and mash. They waived a preliminary hearing. Arraignments are planned Monday for 16 new informations, with 25 trials set for the term, many liquor cases.
A long column of items notes residents and visitors in Butte including J M Johnson of Missoula, T C Lienbaum of Des Moines arriving on business, Mrs C B McDonald of Chateau visiting, A D Shields of Wisdom in town, births at 712 Maryland and 117 West Copper, plus multiple locals at hotels. Also mentions fishing trip plans, local commerce buzz, and Northern Pacific reestablishing cafe parlor car service between Butte and Missoula with schedules.
Mayor Stodden was honored with a testimonial from appointees and city employees. Presented gifts included a leather theater chair and two books The Red Crowned Man and The Spell of the Yukon, with eulogies from city leaders highlighting his loyalty and leadership during wartime challenges.
Fire destroyed three cottages on Clear Grit terrace and damaged many other homes early today. Residents suspect arson after a man fled the Mike Casey house as flames spread, with Centerville volunteers fighting the blaze for over five hours to prevent spread along Minah and Clear Grit streets.
Skidmore, held for weeks over the disappearance of Mrs. Lacasso, was freed in a writ of habeas corpus but soon arrested again by Sheriff Duggan for a federal warrant. He remains jailed awaiting the outcome of a charge that he transported a stolen automobile from Utah to Montana.
A suit for damages of $15 000 was filed yesterday by Mrs. Charlotte Halpenny against the city of Butte over a January 31 1921 fall on an icy sidewalk at the Arizona and Ohio streets corner, causing permanent injury. Other filings include Ruby Vance suing E L Bascom for $501 on a note balance, and Slade Mohammed seeking $275 plus $11 attorney fee from Trixie Reynoldson.
Dan and Pat Towey faced charges for operating a still and moonshine at 724 West Quartz Street. The case was dismissed yesterday per the prosecution, which said evidence to convict was lacking. The Toweys resided at 723 West Quartz Street and were named owners of the still.
The Butte street railway district ordered a wage reduction for unskilled labor to 4.75 dollars, down from 5.0, despite the cent-fare settlement. The workers union plans to discuss the cut Monday night. The Hoar family thanks Missoula friends and the university community for support during Clara Ti Hoar’s illness and death.
In Butte Memorial Day will skip formal display and rely on a committee of eight patriotic societies to draft a program. The executive and program committees met at the courthouse with about 40 delegates and will seek final approval at next Saturday night’s meeting. Memorial services are expected at gravesites with potential auditorium observance.
John Shuts charged with a third degree aaid in Justice O Neill's court after Henry Smogna filed a complaint alleging Shutz threw a rock and struck the witness on the head as he came from work. M Roberts charged with grand larceny in a complaint by J M Orton alleging the defendant sold a plane to deprive Orton Bros Co of their property.
Patrick F. Cleary, assistant fire chief, was severely injured last Thursday while inspecting the fire escape at The People's Theater. He is recovering at St. James Hospital with multiple head and facial injuries and a fractured jaw.
The Lincoln post of the Grand Army resolves in memory of Comrade Charles S Warren a charter member and past commander. He served in the 147th Illinois Infantry, came to Montana in 1866, supported the Montana Soldiers Home at Columbia Falls, and died April 13 1911 leaving a void to be filled.
A long hotel arrivals column lists guests staying in various towns including Missoula Anaconda Billings Great Falls Helena and Bozeman. Names include Mrs J McLeod M Bird J Marquis N S Gann L J Molleur and many couples from Deer Lodge Dillon Philipsburg and other locales.
William James of Smoke Run Pennsylvania, aged about 78 years in mining at home and in Wales, ended his long career on July 3, 1920. He began working in mines at age six.
A garbled notice references a fish found in parts of South America Africa and Australia praised by scientists as remarkable. The second fragment promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and related products with instructions to mail a slip for a trial package, listing various remedies and claims.
The obituary items report the death and services for Sterbert O. Vite and Roberta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Awean Sunn, with details of wakes and funerals. Sterbert’s body to be moved to the Masonic Temple on West Park Street for a noon service under Mount Moriah Lodge, with burial rites pending. Roberta’s funeral is scheduled for today at Whites Parlor and a public service at the Christian Church at 1:50 PM conducted by Rev. Lingenfelter.
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