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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1924
Page
8
Mrs Josts M Shaw of Cambridge Maine recalls suffering pains and monthly agony until she took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with improving her condition after two years of use and notes she later had a healthy baby girl. A broad audience report claims 98 of 100 users benefited.
Kenneth MacLeod age sixty died yesterday afternoon at seven. He was visiting his sister Mrs. Jessie MacRe at 3 North Jackson Street. The Wake was held at White's parlors and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Freemasons and visiting brethren are asked to meet at the temple tomorrow to attend the funeral of Gustave, late Worshipful Master. Grace Peters funeral planned Sunday afternoon at 2:46 from Mrs. John Cole’s residence 61 West 1 to Mount Moriah Church services led by Rev. C H. interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR shows a business name Joseph Richards Inc and a line with Ards Wade Prop pointing to Beuth Mentene Street Paoue. No clear event, date, or location details emerge beyond the rough address fragment.
The Butte News Exchange Club held a well attended meeting with Leon Davis chairing. Mrs. T A Grigg spoke on The Value of Music Does it Pay detailing music’s past help and future opportunities. Performances by Mrs. Bowden, Miss St Quentin, Bobbie Leahy, Miss Marie Collier and the Winter Garden orchestra delighted members.
The Butte Business College hosted a Music Week program led by Miss Margaret McHale with Rev. Hugh D. Darsie of the Christian church as speaker. Darsie spoke on the value of music in war and peace, noting its power to harmonize and democratize. The Treasure State quartet sang Kentucky Babe and a parody, Mrs. W. H. Yost performed You, and the student body closed with songs including Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.
Hundreds gather for services at St Patrick's church and Holy Cross cemetery burial for Patrick D Daly. Requiem Mass led by Rev Father Meehan, grave service by Rev Father Venus. Daly former Anaconda resident, Woodmen of the World member, pallbearers named.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Margaret Johnson will be from the family residence 157 East Center Street this Saturday morning at an hour unspecified proceeding to St. Lawrence's church where high mass will be celebrated at 9 30 o'clock. Interment will follow in the family plot St Patrick's Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR shows contact details for M. J. Walsh Co and Paverel Directors and Embslawe with a street address partially readable. No clear event or outcome is identifiable in the text.
Thomas Hebert Matthews aged 50 lies at Sherman Reed funeral home and will move to 1628 Whitman Avenue for a 9 oclock Monday service at St John s church followed by burial in St Patrick s cemetery United Catholic War Veterans plot. Louis Gison also dies and lies at the Sherman Reed funeral home with a 2 oclock Sunday service by Rev M D Hudtoff and burial at Mountain View cemetery.
Announcement yesterday stated Eugene Corrie submits resignation to the Butte Schools Superintendent to be considered by trustees next Tuesday. He will end the term as assistant principal and assume the principal role at Billings High School succeeding Marion Deitrick. Corrie, a McKendree College graduate, came to Butte in 1909 as mathematics and geology professor.
Chris Young, driver for Paumie Dye Works, was arrested for operating without a permit. He later obtained a permit after court appearance, then the permit was suspended for 36 days. He had previously received a five day jail term and a $10 fine, both lifted by the latest order.
Barbers in Butte announce a price jump from 50 to 75 cents for men starting Monday May 12 after seeing women's cuts priced at 75 cents and up. Barbers say the change follows the women’s pricing trend and reflects cut styles.
Junis Cola reported to police late yesterday that a male youth driver struck his car on East Park Street causing slight damage. Cola said the boy stopped briefly then drove away and he provided a license number.
Ajien Swift, coordinator for the United States Veterans' Bureau at the state university in Missoula, will relocate to Butte to assume the post now held by D. K. Dalagher. Dalagher moves to Helena as training officer for vocational work. Swift will use the American Legion rooms in Butte as headquarters for the vacancy program covering Missoula, Butte and nearby towns.
In Butte realtors who signed a resolution endorsing the consolidation bill, the name of George L. Gagnon was omitted. Hanson MacPherson has added its endorsement to the measure which Silver Bow County residents will vote on next Monday.
The general committee of the pa triotic societies of Butte has formed plans for observance in the schools. The date set is May 14 and all patriotic orders will visit the schools on that day.
Pat Meintee was dismissed yesterday by Judge Shea on contempt of court charges. He was among three brothers in court during the week, with two others named as defendants after the arrest of the first brother for operating and using a cutout open.
The Butte council court of honor met in the chamber of commerce rooms. Chief Commissioner Dr J A Donovan presided as three eagle awards were conferred along with life and star degrees and various badges for duties in the past three months. Eagles went to Jonathan Sewell Peter Lackner and James Tobin. Harold Johnson received a life and star degree. Troops 6 20 and 2 earned special and swimming honors, the latter with a hand painting by Mae Swinter in tribute to Johnny Kern, a local prospector. Court members included Rev C L Clifford Earle Genzberger and A H Douglas.
Harold J. Binney John Neuman and A D Sperry prisoners at Deer Lodge state prison have been sent back to the county jail to testify in the state against John Sullivan and R J Gibney. Sullivan and Gibney were charged with assaulting C C Dorris in the county jail on March 27. Sullivan’s case is continued to May 12.
Judge Joseph Poindexter former federal judge of Hawaii left Dillon after a month visiting friends. He will attend his daughter Helen Poindexter's Mills College graduation in San Francisco on May 12, then proceed to Honolulu to begin practicing law. Poindexter, once of Dillon, has many local friends wishing him success.
Dillon May 2 The Dillon volunteer fire department held a special meeting at city hall to install newly elected officers. Dale Tash became chief, Harvey Sorenson was named assistant chief, Richard Price secretary, Frank Ashworth treasurer, and John B Mayfield trustee, all reappointed for a further year. A Fourth of July celebration plan was discussed before adjournment with refreshments served.
Edwin Whitworth spent the weekend in Dillon with relatives from Missoula where he studies at the university. Mr and Mrs BR Kenny came from Spokane to visit. T R Pierce noted stockman from Horse Prairie was in Dillon yesterday. Fred Holman arrived from Wisdom for a Dillon visit. H W Stephenson attends to business from Salt Lake City. Dixon Brown visited from Armstead. Harry Helming attends to business from the Big Hole basin. Col Alf Decker visits Dillon from Armstead.
Geaverhead County High School seniors kick off Sneak Day with classmates and adviser Allan H Roberts spending a day picnicking at Axes canyon. The surprise event aims to treat the faculty and students to a day outdoors.
In a wild city common exhibition the Lads defeated the Dads in a chaotic pitchers battle while no official scorer existed. Umpire Domitrovich called play ball, fans argued, and later reports varied from 100 to 90, with a dubious 12 to 11 claim by an artist. The event raised 35 dollars for the Anaconda Auxiliary benefiting crippled children in Montana.
Deer Lodge May 9. City council meets and approves accounts. Appointments follow: city marshal Walter Nesbit, city attorney W E Keeley, city clerk J S Eldred, city fire marshal Oscar Jensen, city engineer George Kearney, cemetery custodian Harry Hertz, hall custodian Jim Gilbert. Committees named for auditing, streets, light and water, fire and police, cemetery with members including McClain Miller ONeill LaRock Sears Cushing Whitworth. Ward representatives listed for first through fourth wards.
Seniors at Deer Lodge High prepare for commencement week ending with graduation on Friday June 6. The 1924 class grows larger each year and activities include a class picnic class day exercises junior prom and senior dance. The 1924 Year Book will soon be distributed drawing interest from students and alumni.
Deer Lodge organizations mobilize for a Memorial Day program with patriotic, fraternal groups coordinating events and observances. The article notes wide community involvement and scheduled activities to honor veterans.
The American Legion auxiliary plans a Monday meeting on May 12 at the library to outline their program. Special music and good speakers are scheduled for the occasion.
C P Thompson of Spokane visits Deer Lodge this week. John Rice mourns his father in a Thursday evening death. Kathleen Mulcahy visits cousin Dorothy Coleman in Missoula this week. Edna Wells heads to Drummond for a weekend with her brother's family. Harry Spaulding visits Missoula this week.
Mothers day events at the Methodist church include a 10 a.m. Sunday school program and 11 a.m. morning worship with special music. The sermon titled Forsaken of the law of thy mother will be given from Proverbs 6 20. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. worship features the chorus choir. The pastor speaks on Our Debt to Motherhood. Miss Margaret Hansen visits Missoula.
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