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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1921

Page

5

Clark to Talk on Irish Question in Butte Meeting

Butte prepares for a discussion on the Irish question from an American viewpoint led by Rev Henry Clark of Virginia Minnesota a Chautauqua lecturer and pastor who has studied Irish independence. The Monday night event at the high school auditorium is under the American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic with former Tac jov W W McDowell presiding and is expected to draw a large crowd with no admission fee.

Butte Henry Clark Virginia Minn Community Church Chautauqua Clark Texas Seattle Texan Montana Irth Helena Billings American Association For Recognition of the Tac. Jov W. W. McDowell

County Finishes Storm Sewer Project Near Excelsior Street

County surveyors report the northwest storm sewer avetem nearly completed, draining a large area near Excelsior Street. Afterward, construction of the outlet to the county sewer system from Storstreet to Silver How Creek will begin, needing over 1860 feet of pipe and removing an unsightly waterway from the southwestern city limit. Preliminary work and concrete for public scales south of the county jail start soon, with automatic recording device planned. Pipestone road survey set for early week, with two and a half miles of road to be built over about three months by 75 workers. State and county survey representatives, plus kinesring office, will oversee.

Ofice Excelsior Street Storstreato Silver Pipestone Road State End Kinesring Office

Butte Social Notes Share Visitors and Travel Plans

Misses and gentlemen from Missoula Dillon Sheridan and Helena visit Butte for weekends business trips and hotel stays. Residents and guests attend meetings shop and plan coastal moves. Prewar rail fares set Sunday fishing trips and travel options for Butte men amid numerous long distance visits.

Butte Girl Saved In Steamer Crash

Miss Josefa Fossum, once a ste nographer at the Legent hotel, arrived in Butte after a coast visit. On the Governor’s collision with the West Hartland, she recalls being awakened by a steward, the wreck, and eight lives lost. A brave negro cook kept passengers calm as the ship sank and they were towed to port. Fossum lost clothing and valuables.

Josefa Fossum Legent Butte Miss Fossum Governor San Francisco Seattle West Harland West Hartland Killen

Dennis Lynch Acquitted of Bootlegging Charge

Dennis Lynch was found not guilty in federal court yesterday after little evidence supported the bootlegging charge. The acquittal surprised Lynch supporters, who praised his longstanding community reputation.

Dennis Lynch Lynch Nick Kilkowits Francis Rohn As Rohn

Peter Linden Dead Old Placer Miner

Funeral services for Peter Linden, recently deceased in Gro Fino Gulch, will be held Monday at 2 pm. Linden, born January 9, 1860 in Germany, arrived in 1881 and mined placer gold before 20 years in Oro Finogulch ice business. Survived by wife and two sons Ross P. Linden and George M. Linden of Butte.

Peter Linden Gro Fino Gulch Hudtioff St. Mark's Lutheran ‘Church Mr. Linden Germany America Oro Finogulch Ross P George M. Linden Butte

Woman Sentenced to Prison for Larceny Conviction

Olivette Fields received from two and a half to five years in state prison after a jury found her guilty of grand larceny for stealing more than 120 from Tom Hannigan in early February. Pleas set for Saturday as other cases involving Paul George and extortion charges against James Bonner and Joe Reno proceed.

Lynen Olivette Fields Tom Hannigan Paul George James Bonner Geores Pappas Joe Reno Reno Raul Penants Fourth Street Continentompany Pesanti

Fire alarm at Webster School sparks youth vandalism probe

Fire Chief Martin and Truant Officer W J Fox led an investigation into an arson attempt at Webster School Friday night. Witnesses saw youths near the building and hear them running inside and playing piano on stairs. A second floor window opened to the escape route and rooms were ransacked. Suspects, aged 16 to 21, loiter near the school nightly and have caused prior break-ins during vacations. Fox maintains a list of involved youths as the case proceeds.

Martin W. J. Fox Webster Webster School Fox

Wife Accuses Husband in Axe Threat Case

Mrs. Jursnteh files complaint alleging her husband chased her with an axe and threatens harm. Proceedings name Fattormey as informant and Buckles as judge. case to be tried. Another charge lists a complaint about a forged or worthless check against Fred Meardon and arraignment before Justice Ormsby.

Gadrge Fred Meardon Justice Ormsby

Return From Coast Visit in City by Hample Couple

Mr and Mrs J E Hample former residents arrive in Butte from Spokane visiting son John M Hample of 1212 West Platinum street Mrs Hample plans an extended East trip lasting about five weeks Mr Hample stays in Butte about two weeks before returning to the East They left Butte last September

J. E. Hample Butte Spokane John M. Hample Platinum Street

Disturbance Fine for Four Men at Taxi Office

William Tuttle alias Fred Smith Lawrence Weir Ray Kane and Alex Loiselle were fined five dollars each by Judge Shea for a disturbance on May 13 at rival taxi driver George Georges office. The case cited provocation as a factor with Loiselle and companions allegedly confronting Georges team with claims of fake phone calls and annoyance. Georges witnesses said Loiselle attacked Georges while he lay down. Loiselle argued Georges had moved to fight after insulting him.

William Tuttle Fred Smith Lawrence Weir Ray Kane Alex Loiselle Shea George George Loiselle George

Coupon Offer for Foley Remedies

A clipped advertising notice invites readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley products. It lists Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Kidney Pills for pains, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness, noting sales nationwide.

Foley & Co Bhemeld Ave Chicago Foley

Skidmore Faces Theft Charge in Salt Lake Case

Skidmore, charged with stealing a Ford auto in Salt Lake and selling it in Anaconda, appeared before Commissioner Van Etten. The hearing under the interstate transportation act paused due to the owner’s absence, with Mrs. Fritz set to attend Monday. U.S. Attorney Shelton and Special Agent Kelly presented testimony that Skidmore admitted auto theft to county officers, and deputies testified he described theft methods and prior prison terms.

C.C. Skidmore Salt Lake van Etten Fritz Federal United States Shelton F. W. Kelly Fue ‘Ee Skidmore cMeers Freudenstein Ford Gallatin County Convier

Jurors Strike Delays Butte Trial In Hunger Protest

In Silver Bow county twelve jurors in the Harstet Armatrons case at Butte refused dinner at a North Main Street cafe and staged a hunger strike. The court discharged the jurors after a verdict was reached. earlier they argued a four to two verdict for the defendant, which the court refused. A poll showed four to six when the verdict was returned, then the defendant’s side gained a majority on the next return before the trial calendar moved on.

Silver Bow County Harstet Armatrons Butte Carroll North Maintreet

Headache Powder Death Suspected In Mrs Anderson Case

An overdose of acetanilide found in the stomach of Mrs Na Anderson, with a maid witness saying the drug had been used for headaches for some time. The coroner’s inquest notes a hotel maid found the body after three days, with a brother in Bethe and burial likely at Seinbolnate Cemetery at county expense.

Anderson Benaton Bethe Itnarian Seinbolnate Connty

Butte Briefs Growers and Notables Update

Prof H Corris Jones, Cambrian choir teacher, has recovered enough to be out again and is wished a speedy recovery. Mrs John Gilbert of Hazel street remains seriously ill. her aunt Mrs P Engler arrived from Salt Lake City to be with her. Misses Florence and Maude Greenfield left on the Burlington for Duluth Chicago Denver Leadville and Salt Lake City to spend time. Florence is an M C A secretary and Maude with Lauzier Wolcott. The Mormon church of Butte announces a May 19 conference at Scanpia hall on South Main with prominent ministers from Salt Lake and beyond.

Orton Bros D. Ly Larson Missoula Butte Lois Shippers Dillon Josefa Fossum Kathryn Moore P. O Rutz McDonald Philipsburg Joe Alses Martin California Alses H.C. Gardiner Willow Glen Farm Great Falls Dr. Gardiner H. EB. Andrus Andrus Andrus Hotel B. E. Brooks Helen Harvey Helena A. Anderson Anderson Broadwater Montana Judith Frank Franzen Bozeman Decones Charles Carlson Great Northern Railway E. 0. Boyle Dan M. Kelly Kelly New York Kathryn Meagher C. F. Kelley Meader H. Corris Jones Cambrian Choir John Gilbert Hazel Street P. Engler Bait Lake City Florence Greenfield Maude Greenfield Burlington Duluth Chicago Denver Leadville Salt Lake City Mise Florence M.C. A Mint Maude Lauzier-Wolcott Company Mormon Church of

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