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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
7
May 14 Deer Lodge reports Cottonwood Creek waters receding after reaching near flood height and soaking basements. Temperature drop caused rapid fall of about two feet in 24 hours. Attorney W. E. Casleton reports snow largely melted in Emery mining district, reducing flood risk this spring unless heavy new snowfall occurs.
In Deer Lodge on May 14 Art G. Luedeman and Mrs. Henry Howell won the two ball mixed foursome at the Deer Lodge Country Club defeating Dr. Frank L. Unmack and Mrs. E. M. Keeley by three up with two to play. The club plans a men’s handicap 18 hole event next weekend and a later two ball mixed foursome May 26 to 30 with eight sets of players expected.
A Powell county Williams-for-Senator club organizes a permanent group with a meeting set for Wednesday evening May 16 at the courthouse. Temporary chair Claude L. Benton invites all supporters to join, including city and county ladies, with hopes for a prominent speaker and a 7:30 PM start.
The water rights case of John Lenning vs Helen Olson was not heard in Deer Lodge today as Judge Asa L. Duncan failed to attend. The case was reset to June 18 by phone, and the judge will also issue a decision in the Connick divorce case.
Mr and Mrs J Maurice Dietrich and their son spent the weekend with her parents in Helena. Dietrich notes that road conditions are generally good to the capital city with only a few spots between Elliston and Helena flooded by water from the Little Blackfoot river. The trip through Priest’s pass is described as fine.
A May 14 Deer Lodge report notes a postappendectomy cough raises concerns the patient Conrad G. Evans may develop pneumonia despite a successful operation. The same item lists candidate filings for justice of the peace Dan Osmers and Albert Bien on the Republican ticket, with Bien the incumbent and Osmers as county coroner. The Deer Lodge notes cover local residents visiting, including W. G. Price, J. P. Jennings, the Alkires, Ruth Royce, and others attending business and social visits, plus a national G A R president’s return from engagements in multiple towns.
United States Supreme Court refused to review the dismissal of Janet T. Ingersoll from the State university at Missoula. The couple, both students for parts of two years, were suspended a year and a half ago for the good of the university amid investigations into student gatherings at their home. Her husband, a Montana cowboy, studied law while she pursued chemistry.
Beaverhead county delegates depart by motor to the Montana state political conventions in Helena. Republican delegates include Senator Frank A. Hazel baker and W. D. Ross with alternates Louis Stahl and Martin Jackson. Democratic delegates are Dr. F. M. Poindexter and J. P. Lossl with alternates James A. McCollum and Frank Rife. Democratic delegates are instructed for Al Smith. Republican are uninstructed.
Dillon May 14 Weather foul but plans stay on track for the first tournament of the season at Dillon Country Club next Sunday afternoon. Drawings by Bruce A. Risley W. B. Hartley and T. Lee McCracken set 26 foursomes for the two ball mixed foursome event. The committee is confirming how many members will enter the tournament.
Dominick Martin was taken to Deer Lodge by Sheriff Orr to begin an eight to sixteen year term after pleading guilty to robbing the White case cash register during the March 8 holdup. He was arrested minutes after the crime and sentenced by Judge Henry C. Rodgers in district court.
Algiers reports plans to enhance railway service to prevent spoilage of bumper crops. Proposals include payment in kind under the Dawes plan to free material, issuing bonds, and manufacturers agreeing to buy from French sources.
In Bozeman on May 14 the Montana diocese’s 25th annual convention opened with about 100 delegates. Bishop William Faber of Helena presided. officers re-elected include Frank Bogart treasurer and Edward C. Day chancellor. Archdeacon S. D. Hooker named delegate to the Minneapolis synod June 12. Four clergy and four laymen joined the general council to meet quarterly in Helena.
The Jay Bees baseball club begins its season Sunday at 3 15 pm against a Butte amateur league team at Athletic Field. Manager John Emmons reports fair player condition after three weeks of practice and focuses on batting as they bid for Anaconda’s first victory. The probable lineup includes Jim Emmons, Swanson, Gretchen, and others with Emmons and T Foster as reserves.
Five candidates filed for office in Helena. Democrat Samuel W. Teagarden sought the U S Senate nomination. Republican Elizabeth Ireland entered for state superintendent of public instruction. W E Harmon ran for secretary of state. J Ward Crosby sought re election as clerk of the state supreme court. Stanley E Felt and S D McKinnon entered the Sixteenth Judicial district race.
Phillip sburg obituary notes Alex Wight known as the Sheep King of Granite County died at his Hall area ranch at age 85. The Pioneer native came to Montana during the mining boom, built a large sheep cattle operation, and was highly respected. Survived by wife Catherine and four children Ruth Hackett Mary Jensen Ernest and Francis.
Prague reports the commerce ministry approved a 50,000 crown special loan fund for Moravia toy makers. The Moravian board of trade will offer interest free or low interest loans to help small manufacturers cope with capital shortages.
Olle Arno was held by police on an open charge of investigation after a complaint from an Anaconda parent led Officer Persin to arrest him last night.
S H Good and Henry Foster drove to White Sulphur Springs Tuesday evening. John Lovelace of Bozeman passed through Ringling en route to White Sulphur Springs. Numerous Ringling residents and guests visited family and friends in nearby towns through the week with trips to Harlowton Livingston and Forsythe.
In Paris a communist parliamentary candidate after a speech invited listeners to drink. The barkeep asked red wine or white and the candidate answered Red, of course. The anecdote highlights the campaign humor surrounding leftist plans.
A historic advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful skin remedy. It claims rapid itch relief for eczema and healing with few applications, plus antiseptic action that kills odors from ulcers gangrene and cancer. Sold in original bottles by Sparrow Fuller and City Drug Company pharmacists dispense it.
A New Jersey man gained 28 pounds after using McCoy's Tablets for weeks. A thin woman added 15 pounds in five weeks, another Alabama woman increased from 109 to 125 pounds after three boxes. The ironclad guarantee promises a refund if no at least five pound gain.
Three Forks students Miss Charlotte Smith Miss Gertrude Bennett Walter Smith Antrim Barnes and Harry Tibbs left Tuesday for Missoula. Gertrude Bennett competes in the declamation contest while the others perform in The Diabolical Circle at the Little Theater. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railway Women’s club met and danced in old-fashioned costumes with a postmeeting lunch.
E G J Krudde travels to Deer Park to take charge of the section. H A Trishman of Boulder Valley conducts business in the city. Mrs W E Dimeck visits from a northern ranch. Mrs A J Barton and Mrs E W Roe shop in Butte. Mr and Mrs E M Townsley spend midweek in Butte. E Reed of Butte transacts city business. Mrs R M Kimberling spends Monday in Butte.
A dam valued at 1,250,000 rand is planned for construction in Pretoria South Africa. Officials outline funding and site details for the river protection project.
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