Former Anaconda resident charged with arson
A former Anaconda resident confesses involvement in a house fire set to collect 5000 dollars in insurance. Nan Strickfadden and sister Mra Dreyfus of Seattle implicated Mrs M M Garwood of Port Angeles Land Company as the principal conspirator. Bonds set for Garwood at 5000, others at 2500 each. grand jury to reconvene in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Strickfadden
Oregon Coast
Strickfadden
Bozeman
Anaconda
Freon
Ashland
Grand
Recorder’s Court
Nan Strickfadden
Mra. Dreyfus
Seattle
M. M. Garwwood
Port Angeles Land Comppany
N. E. Hemphill
Eugene
Gaelic Football Openers At Lake Avoca Grounds
The 1917 spring campaign kicks off at Lake Avoca today in Butte with the Anaconda Emeralds facing the Butte Wolfe Tones at 2 p.m. The match marks a rallying start rather than a league game, showcasing organized preparation and strong lineups led by Callaghan Hannaway and Captain Mee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Avoca
Butte
Anaconda Emeralds
Butte Wolfe Tones
Kitchener
Callaghan
Hannaway
McCarvill
Slavin
Mulcahy
McArthy
Moriart
John Mee
Ward
Shin
Fitzgerald
Burns
P. Marron
Theeason
Montana
No Allowance for License Vendor Under Law
The Montana state fish and game commission seeks a license fee adjustment. the attorney general rules no legal basis to grant a merchant's 19 cent commission on fishing and hunting licenses. The act requires a $1.50 license fee to the state, leaving merchants unable to take commissions. merchants may lawfully charge a separate service fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Fish and Game Commission
Pollypoly Comes to Bluebird: Redhead Twins in Dual Roles
Ella Hall stars in Polly Redhead and Pollypoly stories adapted for the screen at the Blue Bird theater. She plays Polly and Marion in the same episode, with a matinee and evening show. The melodrama centers on a duke’s separation and the pursuit of a child, amid lively comedy for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebird
Duke of Osterly
Marion
Lady Osterly
London
Polly
Otterly
Edgar Jepson
Blue Bird Theater
Ella Hall
Ren
Eagar Jepson
Pollypoly
Spring Mining Ventures Start Amid Payment Deals
A garbled report notes Wiedenbaie Mining properties involved in spring activities and a first payment of six dollars down and five dollars monthly for a White sewing machine via Brownfield Canty’s branch at 308 East Park Ave. The item mentions government and company references with unclear names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield-Canty’s
East Park Ave
Notice of Probate of Will in J K Crawford Estate
Notice is given of probate for the will of J K Crawford deceased in Deer Lodge County Montana. The court sets May 12 1917 at 9:36 a m in the courtroon surthouse for proving the will and hearing Etta S Harper request for letters testamentary. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated May 1 1917. James White Clerk at Seal. In
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Deer Lode
J. K. Crawford
Deer Lodge
Etta S.” Harper
James White
Seal
Remarkable Showing in Fire Prevention
Anaconda's fire department shows remarkably low per capita fire loss at 18 cents for the year ending 1917 with total losses $1 045 and insurance loss $275. Chief Charles Collins credits annual clean-up campaigns and urges residents to clear inflammable waste during Clean-Up Week to reduce fire risk as population grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
United States
United States Department of Commerce and Laver
Canada
Charles Collins
Collins
Anaconda Churches Offer Morning and Evening Services
A roundup of services in Anaconda churches includes St. Mark's Episcopal at Main and Sixth with communion and sermons by Rev. J. L. Craig at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.. First Methodist Episcopal with morning worship at 10:45 and evening sermons. First Presbyterian with communion and ordination in morning. Baptist at Lownd Fifth with 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. services. Christian church at Sixth and Oak with 11 a.m. sermon. Swedish churches and Norwegian Lutheran hosts. Theosophical Society lecture at Standard Building. Christian Science services at 209 Main and 321 East Third with Sunday schools. African Methodist Episcopal church at 308 West Commercial with 10 a.m. Sunday school and 8 p.m. service plus a visit to Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Main and
Sixth Streets
J. L. Craig
First Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Avery
Epworth
Walter, Whitner
Grelock
Baptist Church
Corner
Lond
Barton of
Livingston
White Temple
Fifth and
Cedar Streets
A. Johnson Stormans
C. Granstrom
Praiver
Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Charles A. Fritz
East Fifth Street
Edith Jewel
Zion
Swedish Lutheran Church
Cedar and
Ne Son
Theosophical Society
Theosophic Hall
Standard
Catlin
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Main Street
Christian Science Society
East Third
African Methodist Episcopal Church
West Commercial Avenue
Robert House
Butte
Ruth Roland Featured in The Neglected Wife Screenings
Ruth Roland, star of the film adaptation titled The Neglected Wife, is highlighted as the featured player. The project adapts characters from Mabel Herbert Urner's two books The neglected wife and Alone into a forthcoming screen presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Roland
Mabel Herbert Urner
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William A. Brady
Robert Warwick
Max
Anaconda National Bank Capital
Tuggle
Mary Tugele
J. E. Parker
Emil Grant Mont
East Park Avenue
Roskilley
Thomas Roskilley
Mahoney Undertaking Rooms
M. P. Mahoney
Main Street Anaconda
Anaconda News
Man
Florsheim
Goodfriend Clothing Co
Lake Grounds
Aree
Wiedenbaie Mining Company
Manis Enteragy Uyene American Nee Aide Verersch “Company
Bowen
Te Reine
Ral Parmente
Freale Adie
Chile
Othe Hidden
Tate Stintn Company
Rae
Ray
Asoeton
Dave
Shakespeare
Emerson
Adam Schaaf
America
Charles R. Schlappi
Stephens
Ilds
Alll
Anaconda Motor and Supply Company Commercial and Cherry
Telephone
Freeport, Ill
Stephens Motor
Moline Plow Co
Mourne
Illinois
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