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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
5
Campaign participants can gain extra votes by turning in subscription payments before May 22. A $35 payment yields 125,000 extra votes, with added votes for every dollar over $25. Grand prizes include six cars such as a Cadillac and Chevrolet, plus district prizes like a piano and talking machines, awarded after the July 3 final count.
Butte restaurants largely reopen after more than four months with most cafes serving diners yesterday. The Butte grill will not open until Saturday and the Finlen cafe remains closed for now. Other eateries served nearly their usual patronage throughout the day.
In Butte yesterday J. E. Shaw of Wisdom and B. C. Crowley of Dillon were among visitors while A. Anderson came from Great Falls. Local notices mention new books at the P O News Stand and wrap supplies from Calkins Co. A divorce suit in which Lillian Bennetts accuses Cyril Bennetts of neglect was filed, and Jack Thayer with Clark Cummings faced arraignment for alleged drug use, receiving a 20 day jail sentence.
P W Chapman & Co of Chicago bid 245000 for the 250000 issue at 6 percent. The Guarantee Trust Co of New York offered 244000 for the full issue with 165000 redeemable first at 6 percent and 85000 at 5 percent. Gold Stabeck Co of Minneapolis bid at par with 6 percent. The board will decide tomorrow morning as work already starts on the Emmet street to Butte Anaconda road project.
Col Herman Hall commanding officer of the detachment in Butte and Capt Edward McAdams chaplain spoke at the Silver Bow Ad Club luncheon. They described the army as the servant of the public and a positive asset, highlighting education recreation and vocational benefits for citizens and the role of the army in aiding civilian authorities in times of stress.
Josephine Malvey aged 2 years died yesterday morning in a Butte hospital after a short illness. Born and raised in Butte she held a stenographer position at the Montana Collecting Agency. She leaves mother Mrs Nora Malvey a brother Michael and four sisters Mrs Ralph Attfield Mrs Ellis Rogers Miss Alice Malvey and Mrs Frank Brown. Funeral will be at 28 Corra terrace Saturday morning.
County Superintendent Nellie Small urges district No. 1 trustees to establish a normal training course at Butte high school to aid future teachers and qualify for state aid under chapter 114, 1917. She cites 126 students already aiming for teaching and requests agriculture instruction in elementary schools per state law to enhance curriculums across district No. 1.
Funeral services for John Lenihan were held yesterday at 33 West Center Street then at St. Lawrence Church where Father Batens celebrated mass. Interment followed in Holy Cross cemetery. Pallbearers included Mike McGlynn, Mike Crowley, Martin Gilmore, James Murphy, Mike Dooley and Peter Sullivan. A daughter was born to Adelard and wife at 4102 West Porphyry Street on May 3.
Poem from Los Angeles credits Tablets Arbolone with curbing appetite and reducing weight. Advertisement tone notes cravings fade and pounds dwindle, urging readers to visit drug stores for the anti fat product. The piece presents praise as testimonial and claims propriety of advertising use.
The Butte chamber of commerce in the Water company building prepares for a final one day enrollment drive. T. C. Fitzgibbon of the American City Bureau arrives to organize a Friday meeting with the campaign committee majors and captains. Plans include group member meetings and two questions to determine the year’s program and by laws.
Mayor Stodden said the vacancy created by the suspension of Joseph Williams finger print expert for the Butte police force will not be filled yet. He will not name a successor until he finds a qualified policeman, noting metropolitan system regulations and the high responsibility of the post.
Two duckpin alleys were added to the Y M C A equipment yesterday in addition to the regulation alleys that have been in use since the building was opened. Women may now enjoy the sport in the afternoon as lighter equipment suits their needs. The well lit airy room encourages healthful exercise.
The strike committee of the Butte Workingmen's union called a 7:30 p m meeting at Schilling's hall to discuss the Montana Power Co concession offer. Whittel represented Silver Bow assembly after a yesterday talks with power officials. The committee then met at Moose hall.
Butte city council voted 12 to 3 to require dog licenses after a spirited debate over dogs as pets and guardians of property versus protecting flower beds and lawns. Mary Cavanaugh urged licensing for her two dogs, while Alderman Callow argued gardens matter less than dogs roaming.
Mr and Mrs F M Grady will depart tonight on the Northern Pacific for a long trip in the East They plan to visit Chicago Cleveland Buffalo Syracuse New York Boston Philadelphia and Washington and many other places before returning home They expect to be away about two months.
Mary Katharine Goddard served as Baltimore’s first postmaster from around 1773 to 1790, guiding communications during the early United States period and marking a milestone for women in federal service.
The remains of Frank McMullen aged 49 lie at Duggan's undertaking parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. Hugh Lee aged 58 will be buried after a morning mass at St. Lawrence church, with interment at Holy Cross cemetery following services at his home on Corra ter race.
William C Irvine aged 84 died last evening. Remains moved to Walsh's funeral chapel for a private funeral to be held Friday afternoon.
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