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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

7

Butte Current Notes Show Visiting Notables in City

A long list of visitors and residents appears in Butte notes. Names include A C Bay of Basin, Joseph C. Smith of Dillon, Paul Crum of Scobey, G E Kramer from Gilmore, L A Boyd and B D Gardiner of Missoula, L A Hazelbaker of Dillon, Rose Beardsley of Dilton, J C Cable of Crystal Springs, Mrs C H Strowbridge from Wisdom, Mrs L H Lee of Salmon Idaho, Catt Sherman Reed for motor ambulances, G X Lechner of Waitetall, George Lyman of Dillon guest at Leggat, Mrs J K Robinson of Gilmore guest at Thornton, Jules and John Wenger of Jackson, Charles Scharff deputy state auditor from Helena, A J Noyes of Wisdom at Butte, medicinal and table olive oil grocer, and routine library book returns noted at North Dakota street side entrance.

Orton Bros Stein-Bloch Tomkin S. A. C. Bay of Basin Joseph C. Smith Dillon Paul Crum Scobey G. E. Kramer Gilmore L. A. Boyd Missoula B. D. Gardiner L. A. Hazelbaker Butte Butte. ‘Miss Rose Beardsley of Dilton Is In Butte. J.C. Cable Crystal Springs Ity C. H. Strowbridge Wisdom L. H. Lee Salmon Idaho Catt Sherman & Reed G. X. Lechner Waitehall George Lyman Leggat J. K. Robinson Thornton Jules Wenger John Wenger Jackson Charles Scharff Helena A. J. Noyes Lisa North Dakota James M. Rhoades

Campbell Shows to Visit Butte for Six Days

W Campbell's United Shows press agent Mateh All Fisher announced a clean family carnival arriving by its own train for a six day run in Butte from May 28 to June 3. The Campbell Carnival company will perform at the city with shows on May 28 30 31 and June 1 2 3.

Mateh All Fisher W. Campbell United Shows Butte Campbel Campbell ‘Carnival Company

Weather turning harsh across Oregon state reported

Reports from eastern Oregon to the Willamette valley describe snow and sleet in districts, frost damaging early gardens in Ashland, Medford fruit losses, gale winds in Albany, and Hood River valley snow with little further damage. Lagrande noted snow and frost with minor fruit harm.

Vate Oregon Milne Willamette Valley Ashland Medford Albany Lagrande Hood River Valley

Empress of Asia Brings Notable Passengers to Port

The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Asia docked last night with 200 first class passengers including Newton W. Gilbert Philippines vice governor and Mrs Wheeler. Also aboard were Hallie Erminie Rives writer and Willoughby adviser to Yuan Shi Kai. Gilbert heads to Washington to attend the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis as a Philippine delegate. Wheeler and Willoughby also bound for Washington.

Oriental Newton W. Gilbert Vicovernor Philippines Post Scheeler Tokio Whee Hallie Erminie Rives Te Wiltoughby Yuan Shi Kai China Ghibere Washington Jer

Memorial Service Honors Lusitania Victims in Seattle

A large public memorial in the Arena on May 7 honored those who died in the Lusitania disaster of May 5 1918. Rev H H Gowen Rev Garter Helm Jones Rev Hugh G Ross and Rev Stoket Vincent Shaylor delivered eulogies praising the victims as martyrs and urging preparedness as war in Europe continues.

Seattle Teir Lusitania Ps Who Hi Eved H. H. Gowen University of Washington Pe Garter Helm Jones Atist Hugh G. Ross Plymouth Congregational Church Stoket Vincent Shaylor St. Mark's Episcopal Church Europe

BOTTLES DOT ROAD THROUGH DRY STATES

W I Jarboe and his wife travel across the United States on a wager hoping to finish by May 1911 for $2000. Starting Kansas City they traverse Colorado Arizona New Mexico California Oregon Washington and Idaho then head east on the Yellowstone trail. They note dry states harsher to travel and find more beer bottles in wet regions while California leaves them with bitter memories and questions about suffrage.

California Jarboe Whitehall Butte Union Kansas City Colorado Arizona New Mexico Oregon Washington Idaho Salina Kan Bat Montana

Rocky Mountain Rifle Club high scores amid gusty winds

Yesterday's practice saw about 20 Rocky Mountain Rifle Club members endure strong winds. Despite the adverse conditions, several shooters posted high scores with three rimfire shots over 300, 500 and 600 yards. The membership medal match is set for Sunday, May 28, promising fierce rivalries among roughly eight contenders likely to win.

Rocky Mountain Rifle

Money Raised for Irish Revolution Continues in Butte

In Hibernia hall a rally reported about $1,600 collected for Irish revolutionary funds, a $600 rise from the prior week. Chancellor O'Donnell urged pro‑German stances and noted Irish influence in U.S. cities, while stressing the rebellion’s perceived premature outcome and urging continued action as British and German roles shaped wartime sentiment.

Ireland Butte Hibernia Hall National Organization Wner T. J. Mccarthy O'Donnell Artyrs Dublin France United States England New York Boston

Prout’s record and scams tackled in Montana tale

The article recounts Thomas A. Prout, twice convicted of larceny and fraud, reemerging in Montana as a promoter linked to real estate schemes and an investment company. It covers his prison release, marriage, piano selling, forged bank actions, and pursuit by authorities across states. It notes his networks, losses, and a pattern of deceit involving property transfers and motor power changes.

Thomas A. Prout Montana Pantillia Tutte Bia Intermountain Butte Rho Billings Billings Io Take Over the Billings Transit Prout Nity

Motorcyclist Crashes With Touring Car Near Nissel

Charles A. Lincoln of 519 East Third street Anaconda is in Murray Hospital Butte with serious injuries after his motorcycle collided head on with a five passenger automobile near Nissel at 7 o clock last evening. Lincoln a barber employed by Ed Johns was returning from Butte to Anaconda when the other car with several women and driven by a man appeared to turn out of the road to let Lincoln pass. He was carried to the hospital by Frank Grandy George Klenholst C Kelley and C J Parley. The motorcycle was wrecked radiator broken lights smashed and a front wheel broken. The car was owned by Terry Lenon of East Broadway.

Charles A. Lincoln East Third Street Anaconda Murray Hospital Butte Nissel Lincoln Ed Johns Terry Lenon East Broadway

Amateurs to Contest as Montana Club Opens Entries

Official entry blanks for the Montana Amateur Athletic club are in Harry Goldie’s hands, with him named manager and boxing instructor. Unattached entries welcome from non members. blanks available at his quarters in the H and B block from noon to two daily. Entries close Friday. Butte sports fans await the meet after January’s amateur show.

Montana Amateur Athletic Club Treasure State Club Harry Goldie Hawks Miye Goldie Butte

Silvertips Ready for Spokane Series in Pitching Battle

The Spokane clash for first place is shaping up with McGinnity’s pitching options, Hovey as a strong lefty prospect, and Hillyard’s fitness concerns. Seattle and Tacoma rivals push to improve and deny Spokane, while Neighbors returns to Seattle with Cy Williams slated for impact.

Meikle Hendrix Enoy McGinnity Pilsett Dorm Hovey Hax Butte Seattle Tacoma Glu Vancouv Callahan Costa Kippert Setis Stokke Butters Tangard Spokane Hillyard Smith Fankhead Kaurmen Trae Dugdale Fox Aot al Honner Tay Kaufman Bonner Kaufman Lincoln ii Dugstal Lincoln Neighbors Kane Ken Williams Cincinnati

Iron in Water and Paper Staining Observations

The article notes iron content in water affects taste and palatability. It warns more than four parts per million makes water unpalatable and over 2.5 ppm can stain fabrics. Iron removal prevents cloudy products in ice and paper. It mentions mineral springs and a Cape Seat Witte region and corrections by Pontty Gu.

Otto Seerdrup Cape Seat Witte Bk Vitek Ude Trocena Eta Sverdrup Johannsen Ware Pontty Gu Wetween Cape Enisel

Butte Young People Form District Christian Endeavor Union

Charles B. Quinn of Butte was elected president as the Christian Endeavor union formed its first district chapter. The new body includes Dillon Melrose Anaconda and Butte youth societies with officers Miss Beste Stone Anaconda vice president Mrs. C Lorimer Anaconda secretary and Miss Verna McGinnes Anaconda treasurer. Four sessions were held with devotions at 8 30 a m led by Hi He Rottman special music by Mrs Flomer. The convention named the first annual district Christian Endeavor convention with talks on junior work by Mrs Lorimer and a brief address by Rev Tob Srt A. Cameron. Prayers and closing features included Roman address and solo by Miss Mary Cummings.

Charles B. Quinn Butte Christian Endeavor Union Christian Churches Dillon Melrose Anaconda Beste Stone Shortridge Memorial

Spelters Win From Meaderville Club

Under unfavorable conditions the Black Rocks defeated Meaderville Athletic Club 3 to 0 at Columbia gardens yesterday afternoon. The east end club fought hard and Meaderville showed faster pace than last season. Carey and Knight were out of the Black Rocks lineup. Miles pitched first with Earl Tucker at short and Jarvis in the outfield. Batteries Jones Kelley and Jones Hurley Gideney Corbett Burns.

Black Rocks Meaderville Athletic Club Coumbla Gardens East End Petter Meaderville Carey Knight Miles Earl Tucker Jarvis Jones Kelley Hurley Gideney Corbett and Burns

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