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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
11
Frank Fish has been mining tailings from the Gregory mine near Wickes for about 18 years. He obtained a lease from Helena & Livingston to smelt plaster from abandoned Wickes houses, shipping eight tons to the East Helena smelter with satisfactory returns. The plaster contains rich sand from historic tailings, already profitable.
In Billings 18 an attempt by masked men to drill into the safe at the post office failed as they fired on the postmaster and fled without taking any loot. Separate dispatch reports the death of Frank Kihm a member of the Billings board of al Germen after an operation in Rochester Minnesota. Mrs Kihm is bringing the body to Billings for burial.
In Livingston on May 17 a man attempted to flee after a fire started from a pocketful of matches found in his clothing. He gave a name as A Daniren, an employee of the Northern Pact, and the incident followed other local news including a wedding and teaching staff movements at local schools.
Mayme F Burke a Park county high school instructor attended a dancing party Saturday at Fort Yellowstone hosted by Major Wright. William F Lee filed as a Republican candidate for sheriff in the fall primary and is described as a Well known anchor of the Shields Yattey. Hex Stuart and Charles J Russell received degrees in Yellowstone lodge No 10 Knights of Pythias.
Floyd S. Lorentz was chosen president of the Alumni Association of Montana State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. J. J. Flager, Harold Flager, Will Hinines, and June Hartman named to key posts. Other officers include Frieda Bull, Prof. FW Ham, and Grace Kirk on the executive committee. A reunion and banquet are planned during commencement week.
May 18 Belgrade items report a fishing trip returning from Madison with rainbow trout weighing 70 pounds and several six pounders, Mrs. C. J. Beerstecher hosting guests with fancy work and music by Mrs. J. E. Moore, Sol Lundberg returning from Michigan and Wisconsin, Mrs. Sidney Hoffman improving in Long Beach, Cal., Ella and Etta Hall attending temperance meetings in Bozeman, WW Machon and A C Jones visiting Belgrade before returning to Forsyth, and Olive Seline of Manhattan on business in Belgrade.
Mise Maile Haman worked at home this week instead of public schools in Helena. Miss Baman is set to complete her course in July at Helena Business College. Peace Sunday was observed in the vocal churches yesterday.
In Great Falls on May 18 four men received prison terms in district court as jurors found three guilty at trials this term. Mike Pollet, 18 months for burglarizing a Great Northern merchandise car. Walter Niami, one year. Emil Lampoia, two years for shoplifting at Belt. Archie Aker, five years for burglary after entering Tub clothing store and discarding old clothes. Aker pleaded guilty. Funeral services for Joseph Land, Northern Pacific dispatcher, were held in Livingston with Masons present. Joe was popular in railway circles and city. He passed away after illness. his body shipped to Wadena, Minnesota. Bozeman observed Peace Sunday with services. temperance convention meetings at the opera house in the afternoon.
PRACTICE AMMUNITION: 8-Company A received 8 400 feet function for outdoor target practice and 10 000 rounds of 22 caliber ammunition for indoor qualification with targets posters and related supplies. The season uses a new course by the war department differing from prior methods. Washington May 18: representatives order the senate bill allowing settlers on government irrigation projects with 2 year terms for water payments and graduated installments. Friends of the Sun fear it may die this session.
Dillon May 18 L C Ford of Lima joins Hiram Brondage to hold an inquest into the drowning of Marsh at Vineyard ranch near Divide. A severe hail storm hits the city, grain spared but alfalfa sprouts torn. Fans praise Dillon baseball after defeating Butte. upcoming games vs Virginia City and Anaconda Red Men. King of Bing Bong musical at Pastime proceeds for baseball fundraiser. Recital by Miss Bana Ostrander with pianists in Dillon. Horse sale line up. 1,000 head to be auctioned next Thurs to Sat. Maes City reports Coxey army arrival en route to Washington via Chicago.
The state and defense began the Burgess murder case in district court with about 199 witnesses. Judge Hurley oversaw jury selection, with Mrs. Burgess case dismissed. Col C B Nolan appeared for the defense as venue costs rise. The jury pool included McGuire, Ketcham, Baten, Henning, Fisher, Michener, McKenzie, Whitbeck, Baker, Evans, Swanson, and Aikine as proceedings paused overnight.
Helena May 18 a grand water pageant at Broadwater natatorium features a royal Japanese wedding fete with 1000 Helena youths. The May 22 and 23 gate promises an elaborate spectacle with white and gold boats, flower walls, lanterns, and a full musical program including Adele Paschen and C. P. provided by an orchestra.
Thurtie Gorham Roberts Ruth Carpenter-Whalan and an orchestra under Professor Houston lead a Helena Woman's Club promoted show promising artistic success. Gordon, manager of the plunge, supports the effort. Bozeman May 14 Tobey Mallory, recently arrested in Wyoming for horse stealing, pleads not guilty and is bound over to district court with $1,000 bond, remanded to county jail.
Chico May 18 an inventive program honored cowboy artist Charlie Russell. Miss Tolhurst and her students decorated the room with Russell art and read pieces on his life and works. The event, praised by Park County Supt Maud E Brown, included a Russell yell and a display of original paintings. Belgrade May 1 Miss Georgia da Dickson married Lester Crouse in a Presbyterian ceremony officiated by Rev P E Ratsch with Miss Hazel Duncan as attendant and Harold Dickson as best man.
A petition to place a state schools consolidation measure before voters arrived in Helena forwarded by Madison County. It carries 6 signatures toward the required 150, with the effort continuing to gather support. The Interior Department expands homestead entries by 914000 acres across Montana, scattered in many counties. Wells Fargo and others report applicants for the First National Bank of Paxton Montana seeking a $26000 capital.
Three Forks reports West of Bozeman joined Rex Roberts on a Sixteen Mile canyon fishing trip returning with ash. C M Wright visited Logan. Lola Durham of Belgrade visits Laura Ballard. Olive Burdick to Maudow then Michigan trip. John Manning’s brother returns to Colorado. Mrs C W Thompson to Butte for eye surgery. Belgrade fans attend rain-shortened Belgrade Three Forks baseball game. Mayor Fitzstephen Frank Robinson among Belgrade visitors. A son born May 14 to Attorney and Mrs C E Carlson. volumes of American literature donated to high school. Spokane note ends with “one annual meeting” reference.
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