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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1914
Page
3
Anaconda residents organized to end the duplicate telephone system. About 200 business signers support keeping the Bell line, and petitions proceed to remove the other exchange. A meeting to set a date for action is planned, with legal concerns delaying consolidation.
The Treasure State Band will make its first appearance in Anavonela on Thursday with 45 musicians and an orchestra of 20. The new group, formed after four months of practice, plans a series of concerts in the business district to benefit the public.
The Anacondis Red Men basketball team opens its season with a game against the Connell team of Hutte at Gregson Springs. Manager Finnegan’s schedule includes a city showdown next week and two games in Dillon on the 30th and 31st featuring the lineup Malloy Gebean Atorris Brent Hitman Munbertoan Hinsen Radis Wrar Lens Welly Connateurs Wallace.
Emergency cleanup campaign urged with lines about cleaning up heart and home. City clerk advertises motor generator bid for Gamewell fire alarm panel by June 4. Musicians Union disclaims hiring plans for Pavilion events. Scavenger service advertised with contact at Heall’s Livery.
Observances for Mothers Day are planned across Anaconda with sermons at churches and special committee actions to bring mothers to services. The day, established by Ann Jarvis, is celebrated on the second Sunday in May with carnations as the symbol and acts of kindness as the observance core.
A city playgrounds committee named a night watch to enforce order at games on the common. Violations by fans include climbing fences and obstructing views. fines and strict action will follow. Advertising on fences is banned and may incur penalties.
An unidentified man frightened students at Mill Creek School last Friday afternoon, lingering inside briefly before leaving. Principal Susie Karas dismissed early as a precaution after the visitor allegedly attempted to sing, and windows were damaged during the incident. The following Monday investigators found a broken door, torn sash, scattered papers, and evidence of a late night disturbance. The rural school inspector will be notified.
A crowded column of brief city items notes visitors and residents in Anaconda including Kadok Waisilug at McComb's 808 Birch and Miss Ruth Litby teaching piano. It mentions Verberkmoes general sales, cash liquor house deals, baking sales, gift requests, and local business dispatches. Special mentions include plans for watches, a real estate inquiry, and a temperance lecture at the Presbyterian church.
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