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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
8
Fragmentary legal notice from C A Tutt Co referencing Sammons and Sie, court action in May 1921. Includes a loane Anaconda and a property listing promising a 3 room house with lawn and garage on the west side, cash terms, 8 percent, price around 1706.
Archie J Cornelius longtime Anaconda resident died Tuesday night in Portland Oregon at age 30 Born in Swanee Wales he worked as a mechanic at the Washoe smelter and served in World War I He was a member of the Anaconda Bika lodge Surviving relatives include father Morgan Cortus of Butte two brothers Ernest in Portland and Benny of Butte two sisters Arthur Nelson of Pocatello and Margaret Corelle of California
Probate notice in Third District Court of Montana names Orclide Guilbault as executor of Elias Guilbault estate. It describes parcel nine in block sixty seven in Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, with terms of sale including ten percent cash, sale on confirmation, and buyer to pay taxes and assessments. Bids must be in writing to John W. James, attorney, at 204 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Mont, or delivered to the executor. May 10, 1921.
The tenth annual meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Butte presbytery will convene tomorrow at the Presbyterian church in Anaconda. Mrs T Allen of Urania will address the meeting, with Mrs Aldrich of New York as another speaker. An evening session features a musical program and a pageant by the Gitting ladies, followed by a talk on Persia by Mr Aenson.
Fergus post No 18 invites American Legion men to a convention in Lewistown on June 27. Lewis town Chamber of Commerce Rotary club and citizens pledge cooperation and funds to support the visit. D P Davis commander notes the post’s young, vital organization and plans to entertain visiting ladies via the auxiliary.
The Big Hole road opened Tuesday with county officials cautioning against heavy travel for a few days due to soft sections. Road Supervisor Ralston traversed the route from Big Hole to Anaconda with difficulty, and officials expect muddy conditions to improve after a few windy days. A separate item notes Miles City Alzada oil company organizers B. Calvin, John Hudson, and H.B. Wiley aiming leases on 3,500 acres in southeast Montana.
A dense list of Anaconda city happenings and visitors fills the page. officials and residents from Butte Helena Missoula and nearby towns are noted visiting or traveling. events include dances track meet prep and social gatherings with multiple names and places cited.
Anaconda theaters feature Bluebird with May Allen in Ex travagance and Imperial listing Shirley Mason in Girl of My Heart. Local notices report residents visiting cities, travel plans, and job moves including TaNIE James Leggitt in New York and Curtin Zarr in Salt Lake City. Residents plan trips to Spokane and Minoula track meet with several leaving by automobile. others anticipate business matters and family journeys.
Six Anaconda high school athletes plus many supporters depart for Missoula where the state university hosts the three day Interscholastic track meet. Participants Sugrue Whipple Roeder McCarthy Tames Domitrovich will carry Anaconda colors, with Coach Huntington accompanying the team after weeks of training.
A man at the smelter was arrested and jailed pending a sanity check. Deputy Russell Osborne took him into custody after guards were irritated by his actions. Tax receipts in his pockets bore the name James Smut and address in Missoula. A pocket key indicated a prior stay at an Anaconda rooming house, but the inquiry found no light. Authorities seek friends or relatives, suspecting he believes himself an orator.
Amos Booth former Sylvester Mercantile manager plans to join family in California soon. He previously lived in Butte and ran a business under his name before joining the Butte Wholesale company. In Helena a hospital gift adds modern lab equipment. Mrs Kohrs donated anesthesia apparatus, elevating Peter's hospital to a leading state facility.
William Jones was nominated for commandant of Deer Lodge county seat, with Rancell Osborne as deputy nominee. A committee to chair the executive affairs was named, nine names entered for nomination. One nominee, Quay, was absent and did not win. a second drawing is planned at the next meeting with patriotic organizations observing Memorial Day.
Andrew J. Wallace and Miss Annie Jace were married yesterday at St. Peter's church with Father Pirnat officiating. John Karas served as best man and Mary Dragoye as bridesmaid. Tom Ferguson sang during the ceremony. The couple will honeymoon briefly and then return to Anaconda where they have long resided.
J. H. Jacobson, longtime manager of the Anaconda store, has been transferred to the Great Falls store to assume new duties. GH Hurd of Anaconda will manage the Anaconda star. John Knox's Outlaws defeated Fo Kieley's Dumbbells 9 to 8 yesterday in windy conditions. Special County Commissioners meeting Monday to discuss building an addition to the courthouse machine shop and related matters. OTTO J. JENSEN, Clerk.
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