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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

3

Minister Prevents Explosion of Gasoline Tank near Wiehaus

Hillings May 7 An explosion of a 69000 gallon gasoline tank near Wiehaus was averted today by the quick nerve of the Reverend Tew Hert pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church who pushed a burning automobile away from the tanks The driver was injured Seriously but is expected to recover with help from Herbert and others in the effort

Hillings Wiehaus North Dakota Tew Hert Methodist’ Epimal Baening Raines

Annual Track Meet Preparations Underway at State University

Preparations for Montana high school events and the thirteenth annual track and field meet at the State University are underway May 8 to 18. About 365 athletes from Montana and nearby schools will compete in track, declamatory, and debate contests, with preliminaries Thursday and finals Friday. Officials report a fast track with modern improvements and anticipate conferences of several athletic and journalism associations during the event.

Igh Montan Athewate University Izareka Phompean Wits Sidney Eet Ganas Peli Sas Deseo Aeriothiag Montana Conberninis Pre J. P. Tower RH. Jesse Jr James Bonner Elrod W Mustaine Tlsen Carl H. Getz

White Sulphur Springs May Day School Exhibition

White Sulphur Springs held a school exhibition at the building under Prof and J Billington with teachers. High school art and craft from students on display and a May Queen event in the Fellows hall. County officials, social visits, and a large party at Mrs James L Johnston’s followed, with dances and a substantial gathering at the home.

White Sulphur Springs J. Billington High Schoo Bureau of Education Washington Bielay Oda Tina Annabell Acker J.T Stewart Attic Creek Helle Stewart Laura Potter James L. Johnston John Weyoinston Mite L. McKithhen Fort Logan

Deer Lodge News Briefs From May Week Activities

Deer Lodge residents report visitors and travel across Idaho and Montana towns. Mee Neville and Joseph Daniels toured Butte. Asterworth and Theking hosted friends while visiting. Local transportation workers discuss Milwaukee railroad schedule changes in Milwaukee. Several residents traveled to Missoula Spokane and Anaconda for matters and events. A strong wind damaged trees and fences in Deer Lodge overnight.

Grand Army Reunion Plans in Bozeman This Week

The Grand Army of the Republic and related groups plan a three day program in Bozeman starting May 11. Events include mayoral addresses, a banquet, a city portrait presentation, a tableau on the Old Camp Ground, music by a quartet, and a feature at the opera house. Maj Ar Teed will found the Tong roll. Gen Lester S. Willson notes Chancellor Elliot will speak. about 200 visitors expected.

Elior Halward Rott Montana John A. Luesto James Gone Wient Grand Army of Oh Bozeman Grand Army of Themen Hellet Corps Relief Corps Thur the of the Republic Holt Bozemanth Felock Ated Halle Opera Ar Teed Lester Willson Elliot

Logan News Summary of Local Rail and Personnel Moves

In Logan May 7 the Copeher company of Portland with a Logan base at Boze plans expansion near the Linn Lumber site opposite the Northern Pacific depot. Hugh Beck remains as jailer for the new firm here. Mrs Fred Smith of Trident and Mr and Mrs Jack Landers were visiting this week. Thomas J Baxter serves as clerk under agent J W Strachan. O Johnson, night express messenger, injured his back on a trip Logan to Butte and will be laid up for days, relieved by Conductor Stanton. Tellis Picotte, in chain gang work Livingston to Helena, assigned to extra passenger service from Billings to Helena. Freight Conductor Lee Thomas handles extra No. Kind North Coast Limited between Billings and Butte. Roadmaster Hans Gunderson of Butte visited Logan on company business for an inspection trip. One pony and his branch were noted Friday.

Land Lam Logan Cope Her Company Portland Boze Weal Sards Th Linn Lumber Hugh Beck Fred Smith Trident Jack Landers Thomas J. Baxter J. W. Strachan Billings Butte Hans Gunderss Butte

Carpenter Creek mine gains new marketing output

Roundup May 7. By order of the railroad commission group Yes receive export rights from Musselshell county west of Harlow as of dates from Round Carpenter. The Carpenter Creek mine operated by Roundup Coal Mining Co cannot yet meet outside demand due to high freight costs. Officials say a period of marked prosperity and development awaits Carpenter Creek.

Carpenter Creek

Board finds sentiment too strong for teacher

Roundup May 7. The announcement that Russ Lut McLeod had been placed as music supervisor at the Tent high school drew a petition of over 600 voters for her retention and a separate protest signed by every student in the high school. The board rescinded its action and elected another teacher to the post under contract for next year. The matter was referred to the county attorney for adjustment.

Russ Lut McLeod Tent Bopook Board Adjustment Mise McLeod

Deer Lodge Knights at Annual Church Service

In Deer Lodge on May 7 members of Wi, No. 1810 Knight of Columbus marched to the Church of the Immaculate Conception and received holy communion at the 8 o clock mass. A Knights of Columbus choir performed special music and a breakfast followed at St. Marys hall with vocal solos, instrumental numbers, and a monologue.

Heer Lodge

Iowa Farmers Buy Land in Musselshell

May 7 report notes a major farmland sale in Musselshell County involving George G. Wagner of Northwood Iowa. A half section northwest of Rome was sold for about 10000 dollars, with Wagner and neighboring growers prepared to acquire large tracts nearby.

Iowa Musselshell Mius- Selshell Rome George G. Wagner

Lewistown Includes Train Plan to Great Falls May Twenty One

Lewistown plans a special passenger train to Great Falls on May 21 the opening day of Teague seas station. Fudge Ayers faces a $1,000 dam fee as defendants in a civil case. Mr Brooks a witness, arrest, and a judge admonition precede a motion for dismissal. Funeral held for George Crawford homesteader murdered by Pat Berger near Forest Grove. Mrs A W Ware named second vice president of Lewistown Woman's Club.

Lewistown Great Fall Sherrie Hininin Brooks Petts

Dow Appointed Trainmaster of Missoula Division

In the Missoula division the Shore Milwaukee system announces F C Dow as trainmaster to replace the former dispatch arrangements. Dow has led electrification work and now assumes the chief dispatcher role, with a new patcher and dispatcher positions to be filled. The reorganized desk aims to improve operations across the line.

Milwaukee Missoula Dow Han

Souvenir of a Elven themed gathering and local notices

A fragmented column recalls a social gathering with Elven themed miniatures and meals hosted by TG Pletcher, assisted by Mrs Oscar Henner and Miss J Rutile, plus invitations to 25 ladies. It notes the local Masonic Lodge fencing a cemetery plot and mentions retiree Mrs Frome and others visiting relatives, plus a French scientific project on electrolytic dict tubes from cast iron being developed.

Pletcher Californi Oscar Henner Mira J. Rutile Masonic Lodge Ana Masonic Thagmand Brown United States Mex Cave Tam FM Wilcon Lawrence Rat Shea EM WedAlene Mator Pith Coney Rome Lang Teach Cth Mantua Mywin Hrides Joan Carney Anne Warden Waterton Heepyutten Hut Canyon

Trident Plant Reopens After Idle Period

Mayment plant resumes full operation after closing in mid April. The facility now employs about 150 people and ships gypsum from Trident to Montana Washington Idaho North Dakota and Wyoming. Helmuth Krarup oversees daily operations. President Pingree and General Manager Morris plan to visit the site later this month.

Mayment Montana Washington Idaho North Dakota Menai Nhorthern Pacific Helmuth Krarup Pingree Morris

Montana Harvard Men To Support Fellowship

Peat Falls May 7 The annual meeting of the Harvard Club of Montana in this city approved funding for a Harvard fellowship for several years. The fund will provide about 100 dollars per year to educate a student at Harvard University. Officers elected include J. McCormick of Missoula as president and Bi Flite of Helena as vice president with W. C. Batchelor of Butte as secretary-treasurer. The next annual meeting will be held in Butte.

Peat’ Falls Harvard Clabroc Montana Harvard Sanguet Park Ram Washington J. McCormle Missoula Bi, Flite Hel Hne W. C. Bateheklor Butte

Twin Bridges News: Rain Shortage and Hotel Hopes

May 7 report from Twin Bridges notes April and early May brought little moisture, hindering plow work and crop growth, while a new hotel project valued at about 40000 draws interest as three sites are under option. Also mentions state orphans home band, matrons club gathering, and honors in a group portrait.

HF Jackson Saekwon State Orphans’ Home Sears H. A. Pease John Ruttle Eonn Comfort F. G. Fletehe

Joseph Richards Funeral Director Memorial Note

A brief notice mentioning Joseph Richards, funeral director, with a reference to an amount and numbers. The readable fragment suggests a memorial or obituary context without clear dates or locations. Further details are unreadable in the provided OCR fragment.

Memorial services and community notes from Bozeman area

Obituary reports Tinzenman area death of Herbert J Hapner with church services at Pleat Methodist and large attendance. Burial at Baseman cemetery with sheriff involvement. Governor Stewart asked for papers for Hiram Chiver wanted in Gallatin County. Delegates named for Cleveland Young Men’s Christian Association convention. County high school trustees and local notices regarding Orchard Homes and Hawthorn area incidents.

Tinzeman Chefi Hernert J. Hapner Cart David Reed Job Basaeon Alexander Shad Bushees Meher Taterment Nate Anno Hiram Chiver Gallatin

Secretary Lansing Hints On War Policy In White House

Washington May reports say Secretary Lansing hinted at no final decision on the war course. Officials expect a fuller statement tomorrow or Tuesday as the administration weighs instruction to Germany. A break in diplomatic ties could occur if any ship against U S citizens is attacked, and peace discussions were noted by Lord Cecil with shifting Allied attitudes.

Washington Lansing Imperial United States Amercan Thote Robert Cecil Thule Germany

Army Officers Killed in Automobile Wreck at Fort Sill

In a Fort Sill accident, two lieutenants of the Fifth Field Artillery were killed and two other officers injured while returning from an entertainment. The dead are Harold Snayl and Edwin Biethfield Artillery officers. Lieutenant J B McMahon Jr and Lieutenant Richard Witherly were injured. all were students at the School of Artillery Fire. The car swerved into a tree, apparently after a front tire exploded.

Aawion Okla Fifth Field Artillery Harold Snayl Edwin Biifeh J.B. McMahon Jr Richard Naylor Port. Si

Darken Your Gray Hair with Q Ban Restorer Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Q Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe non dye that darkens gray hair. It claims the scalp and hair become healthy, with hair turning evenly dark and full of life. Available at Smith’s Drug Store in Anaconda and Newbro’s in Butte, with parcel post options.

Nio Aino Smith's Anaconda Mont Newbro Butte

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