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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
14
Missoula hosts the scholastic air and students arrival for the annual interscholastic meet. A large crowd gathers as contestants and chaperones arrive. University committees greet delegations and Missoula County club plans to welcome in newcomers. The week opens with preliminary declamation contests at 9:29 a.m. with about 40 pupils in the preliminaries.
John T. Marlowe, 70, died this morning in Missoula after living much of his life in Carroll County Missouri. Born September 7, 1842, in Harden County, he is survived by four children: Co Brown of Ganado Texas, George E. Marlowe of San Diego California, and Thomas N. and Russell Marlowe of Missoula. Burial planned in the new cemetery on his old farm. his wife and sister will transport the body.
Deer Lodge reports county funds from forest reserve: Powell county share 382.75. road fund two thirds 4 101.85. general school one third 200.98. Harry Peterson ill with walking pneumonia, hoping for sleep improvement. An uncle in Germany died. Peterson entertains possible inheritance. Frankland and others made a nearby business trip. crops forecast good for fall. sheriff Neville busy.
Mr Neville, near Deer Lodge, relocated a pond area a mile north of town after buying a 10 acre tract with a good spring. He built a dam and now has a fine pond and plans to engage in fish farming in the future.
Helena May 1 Governor Stewart said that while Judge Poindexter had been tendered the appointment as successor to Attorney General Kelley, he had not yet indicated whether he would accept the office.
Bozeman reports Erastus viihinius and Lieut Charles Sheridan with other guardsmen head to Port Harrison for a Montana National Guard camp under Lieut A Hoffmann. J Bohneon wins the Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort Fort. Public notices include Belgrade spelling contest correction: Gertrude Brewer of Bozeman won by spelling business correctly after others faltered. Local officials and veterans group leaders plan Billings trip for GAC encampment and WR corps events. Funeral for Samuel Collette at First Methodist with G A R pallbearers and a McCollett quartet providing hymns.
Helena May 11 State Auditor Keating issued a business license in Montana to the Montana Tankers Hall Insurance Company. Headquarters listed as Bozeman. May 11 George W. Lewis pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing in district court on a first degree murder charge in the Ennis case. bound over with attorney John A.
Luce seeks bail admission while Gallatin County Attorney Harry A Bolinger and opposing counsel raise objections. The tense discussion centers on whether release is appropriate pending further proceedings and the judge’s response to the arguments from both sides.
W Abele spoke at a parish hall banquet for boys in Billings MC A he and Dr Remy Alton Harvey Swindle Hurst and D C Evane also spoke An illuminated sermon followed at the Episcopal church Sunday night Observed Trail and Arbor days with many farmers aiding high and rural road improvements Countywide passenities included fines and postponed sentences for game bling and statutory charges with May 12 set for new trial motions
Owton May in Gibb Lefevre and a Harlowton representative head to state events with Professor Johnson and coach. The Interscholastic meet at the south includes a Javelin throw by Gibbs. Twodot substation of the Milwaukee project moves toward completion. Mrs Lyons, Mrs Sayre, and Mrs Rousseau travel East this week. visits planned in Pittsfield and Omaha. Miss Davies, county superintendent, returns to White Sulphur Springs.
Lewistown May 11 The reception for Dr W A Stephenson and Mrs Stephenson was postponed a week due to anticipated ceremonies. City schools will graduate 65 seniors as commencement on May 27 at the Presbyterian church with Dr Stephenson and President Taylor delivering diplomas. The school board plans next year’s lineup of teachers including principal Termaat. A Wisconsin cheese expert will demonstrate cheesemaking as part of commerce efforts. If satisfactory, a large cheese factory may be established locally.
May 11 Dillon reports council appointed police chief Charles Sassman and library board members JE Monroe Mrs Laura M Kress and Frank Bite. A cook at the normal college died suddenly from apoplexy at work. Judge Poindexter travels from Boulder to Dillon to open court Wednesday. Robinett murder case set. Clara Chapman to California for weeks. Dunn and Mahoney head to Bannack for Golden Loag business.
At the inter scholastic county meet held in Hamilton on May 1, Victor emerged with three cups including two permanent and one temporary, Stevensville took another cup for the relay, Stevensville placed next and Hamilton third in track. Extemperaneous contest won by Hazel Dated of Stevensville. Florence Ranales of Stevensville and Ian Briggs of Victor were second and third. Declamation saw Dorothy Sheldon of Corvallie, Mary Crutchfield of Hamilton, and Nora Alford of Victor placing.
Special dispatch reports on June 16 a weekly rural free delivery service to be established in Waller Montana. The route covers 27 miles serving 71 families with a carrier’s fee of 616 dollars. Alexander Stewart is appointed postmaster of Carbella post office in Park County.
Elena May 11 The cessation of fighting in Mexico is attributed to ammunition shortages. Helena reports telegrams from El Paso dealers seeking cartridges of the Mexican caliber. U S manufacturers sell to European belligerents, leaving jobbers as the remaining supplier.
Hamilton May 1 reports two marriage licenses issued Saturday Harold Sel and Buna Turner of Were immediately nv. Henry Francis and family noted as popular locals. Harriet Helwig visited De Rocher family near University Heights. Judges and court notes include extended terms for Skalkaho water case and local legal updates. Community events cover class day at Burns Hall, a forthcoming commencement dance, and local visits by Jimmie Valentine family. Jimmie Valentine family rented a South Fourth Street house for summer.
Missoula May 11 an unsuccessful attempt to blow the safe of the Farmers State bank at Victor occurred about 1 20 this morning. The robbers two men left behind two badly injured victims Frisby bank bookkeeper and Wofford restaurant owner. Frisby slept in the bank. Wofford was beaten tied and dragged to a boxcar and left uncove red. Robbers fled after failing to open the vault.
Cleveland May 11 The warring nations of Europe and neutrals move toward the World Court Congress plan for an international tribunal. Hammond says acceptance in principle may come before war’s end and compulsory submission to the court could follow. Germany’s support is denied as unlikely, with a letter from Dernberg cited. Prominent figures including Taft Parker Clews Mitchell Booth Hill Colby Silverman and Duron will speak.
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