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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
14
Police Judge Grimes dismissed the speeding charge against E G Johnson after testimony that milk in an uncovered bucket in the truck did not spill, with only a few spoonfuls splashed. The officer conceded the lack of evidence for speeding, ending the case.
County commissioners passed a notice of intention to create a special improvement district for a sanitary sewer northwest of Butte. The district includes Zarelda Hornet and Empire additions and will cost about 15099 dollars, about 2.10 dollars per linear foot for benefited properties. Residents petitioned for the project saying it is badly needed.
Peter Galette owner of Bull Run dairy faced police court on charges of selling milk to restaurants with insufficient butterfat and solids. Police Judge Grimes fined him $50 and warned that repeat offenses could lead to license revocation to sell milk in Butte.
The city dog catcher is off until the brass tags arrive from Denver ordered by City Treasurer Strasburger. Stray mongrels roam the streets despite protests at city hall as a new dog licensing ordinance awaits a 30 day effective date and license payments will be accepted upon tag receipt.
Federal court petition filed by James H. Baldwin for J. B. Burkland seeks return of bottles and whiskey seized in a Feb 4 raid on Burkland premises at South Crystal street by deputy internal revenue collector F. L. Mann. Claims illegal search and no warrant. Hearing set for May 24.
William Mitchell was awarded 1150 by a jury that found negligence related to an accident near the junction of a street car track and a railway track in East Butte. The suit against Northern Pacific company concerned damages to his car after it was struck by a train several months ago.
May 7 David R. Forgan president of National City Bank says the nationwide strike wave is the climax of the industrial crisis causing high prices and low production. He predicts conditions will gradually return to pre war levels as labor realizes strikes do not help, and notes the Federal Reserve system would curb deflationary pressures.
London May 7 A Moscow wireless report says the British government has moved the sultan of Turkey to Broussa the ancient Turkish capital south of Constantinople across the Sea of Marmara about 20 miles inland from the coast Special quarters have been provided for him
NEW YORK May 7 The Bar bers Supply Dealers' association of America with headquarters in this city and branches throughout the United States prosecuted under the Sherman anti trust act was ordered dissolved today by Federal Judge August Hand.
A schedule of Mother's Day services across Butte churches notes first Baptist and Bethel locations with morning sermons and special music, plus Sunday school and youth sessions. Swedish and English services are listed, along with Epworth leagues, evening sermons, and programs at Mount View, Meaderville, Trinity, Grace Episcopal, and Wesley chapel sites led by pastors such as Charles A. Cook and M. Sackett.
The Rev. Charles F. Chapman rector conducts early communion at 8 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 o'clock. Church school at 12 30 and evening prayer with sermon at 7 30. St Pauls at Talbot and Warren avenues holds Sunday school at 2 p m.
Second Spiritual Science holds services at Knights of Pythias hall on South Main at 8 o clock with Edith Ham as medium. Society of Psychic Philosophy hosts Albert Blane lecture at 2 30 p m on Selection and Combination of Foods for Human Well Being at Silver Bow Spiritualist church near Montana street followed by a Spirit return demonstration at 8 p m with Mrs Florence Hutson as message bearer.
Shortridge Memorial at Washington and Mercury street invites attendees to Sunday School at 11 AM and preaching at noon by minister B.H. Lingenfelter with sermon titled The Ideal Mother. An evening service follows.
The Woman's Missionary Society will present its annual program, highlighting guest speakers, reports, and a music portion. Members invite the community to attend and support the event.
Corner of Dakota and Aluminum streets hosts Pastor Reverend Richard Thomas preaching at 11 a.m. in Welsh on True Motive for Christian Service and at 7:30 p.m. in English on Mother with special music. Sunday school gathers at 12:15 p.m.
Seventh Day Sabbath School meets Saturday at 10 a m. Prayer service and Bible study follow at 11 a m at 6521 West Porphyry Street. Local congregation invites attendees to weekly sessions and study gatherings.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist holds services at 11 a m and 8 p m at the Woman's club building corner Park street and Clark avenue with the subject Adam and Fallen Man. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m.
BF Groeneveld pastor at Broadway and Idaho holds 11 am service, 12 30 pm Sunday school, 7 pm young people's meeting, 8 pm evening service featuring Maunder's cantata From Olivet to Calvary. Central Church offers 4 pm service, 8 pm evening service, 12 15 pm Sunday school, anthem God Be Merciful, and solo My Mother's Prayer by Mrs Angus MacMillan. Evening sermon titled American Womanhood and the Future of Our Nation.
J L Webb, a department of justice special agent in Butte, says only two federal food rules stay in force. Sugar merchants with over 100000 dollars gross annual business must hold a federal license. flour, feed and grain dealers also require licenses. Licenses available via the federal food administration in Washington. Webb notes grain and feed licenses will lift soon. Some Butte merchants violated Lever Act provisions but filed for licenses when warned. Noncompliance carries heavy fines.
Washington May 7 a bill reported today by the house banking and currency committee would permit joint stock land banks to liquidate outstanding liabilities. Approval by at least two thirds of the banks shareholders and the federal farm loan board would be required.
Government suit by Harry and Della Courville to secure a five cubic feet per second water flow from Garden creek was ruled against. Judge Bourquin held Morigeau’s 1906 deed and ditch works established a prior right to the water for his land in Sanders county.
State humane officer P. J. Gilligan seeks a suitable home for a 14 year old boy whose parents are dead and relatives cannot provide. The youth is in his last year of grade school and the officer wants a home that will allow him to continue his studies.
The French embassy announced that France will honor American soldiers who died in the country on American Decoration Day, May 20, with a parade by French troops at larger American cemeteries.
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