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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
11
An anonymous advertisement describes kidney discomfort causing backache irritability and nervous symptoms from uric acid poisoning. It promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills as a long standing remedy with local testimonials and urges readers to heed kidney weakness and read Anaconda.
Anaconda resident Mrs C F Page of 507 Donor Street reported severe back and kidney pains with lingering discomfort at night. After reading and using Dean’s Kid Pills on recommendation, she experienced relief from backache and kidney trouble and says she now feels stronger with no recurrence.
Yellowstone trail enthusiasts met at the commercial club rooms to finalize plans for Trail Day on May 2 in Park County. Roads from Gardiner to Wilsall and from the tunnel to Hunters Hot Springs will be improved Friday with farmers and merchants supporting the effort. governors and Arbor Day linkage may follow next year. District supervisors named include J W Vandoren Livingston, Oliver Pert Dry Creek, Ben F Myers Livingston, Fred Herzele Mission Creek, Frank Larsen Livingston, Dan Allen Faslroad Crossing South, Serome Cobb Lime Kiln to Pine Creek, Joe Cummings Pine Creek to Mill Creek, and Ballinger ranch.
Philipsburg reports multiple local moves with personnel changes at Granite Bi-Metal Consolidated Mining and M J Doe & Co druggists. Dana Smith and A E Smialek depart for business and Cincinnati, while S C Rundell heads to Genesee for a month to three months. Superintendent Berry notes an earlier mining season aided by heavy snows and acetylene gas use. John H Cole relocates Holstein cattle herd to Georgetown flat, the largest in Upper Flint Creek valley, cared for by Charles Menge.
Garrison May 19 notes visitors and travel reflecting small-town life. Mrs Gus Zoener spent Monday in Deer Lodge visiting friends. Tim Bresnan went to Missoula Sunday evening returning Monday with Mrs Bresnan. Lestersmith and Ernest Kis of Gold Creek visited. Taylor traveled to Helena to transact land office business. Signal Maintainer Phil Lynch and Joe Whalen repaired a broke terlocking plant in Butte. Salvation Army band from Butte played on the Missoula train stop. Mr and Mrs Charles Waymire and Mrs J H Lyle visited Missoula Tuesday.
Livingston May 19 license to wed granted Wallace A Orton of Billings son of A W Orton who lacked legal age with consent and Clara E Nordstrom of Bridger both 20. Rev Father Joseph Blaere of St Marys Catholic church united Sam Ricci and Sciziano Scallsi in marriage at the Catholic church. Petition filed for letters of administration of estate of George M Armstrong by Minnie May Armstrong through attorney O M Harvey, estate valued over 60000 dollars. For the third time in a year the
A Saturday night break in at the Golden Rule store left two suits of clothes a complete wardrobe and shoes and hats taken. A clerk slept in the balcony above the fitting area, seemingly undisturbed. Joss valued at seven dollars. Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago bought the thirty five thousand refunding bonds sold by Park county with a premium of one thousand nineteen dollars. Fifteen bids were received, all above the premium.
Helena May 19 The Twelfth district court rejects estate administration statutes as basis for disbarment in O Keefe case. Referee Ira T Wight recommends dismissal of Sands charges but finds malpractise per se for writing witness inducement letters. He argues total disbarment is too severe and proposes a similar order to Carleton's with a court order to be entered.
In Helena on May 19 the state rests in the Fr charged with killing Robert Lloyd in February. Witness Mrs Lloyd, widow, testifies as does evidence about prior harassment. Defense notes the couple lived together before marriage and that Lloyd, unarmed, was shot after a telephone dispute at a nearby saloon.
Deer Lodge May 19 The program for commencement includes services and recitals from May 24 to 29. Highlights feature an ordinations at the Presbyterian church by Rev David Oasler a college preside n o n May 26 a William Beaumont recital on May 26 and a student recital on May 27. The week closes with a commencement at 1130 am and alumni banquet at 1 pm chaired by Mrs WF Gullets class of 1901 and first president of the alumni association. Activities aim to reorganize the association with invitations welcomed from Deer Lodge alumni and former students.
Ditton May 14 The Beaverhead county high School Alumni association met to arrange a June 2 banquet for the graduating class. George Melton was elected president Clara Adams vice president Anson Baxter treasurer and Laura Guys rotary. Committees were named and work started.
Authorities pursue Bingham after sightings spread through the West. He reportedly lived in Lima, posed as a cowboy, and married a young woman there six weeks ago, complicating the manhunt with his new ties.
Great Falls May 1. Fireman Smalland died in Fort Renton hospital after a westbound local freight was struck from behind by fast freight No. 433 at Loma station about six miles east of Great Falls. He was reclining beside his engine when the sudden impact caused fatal injuries.
The Montana state council of Knights of Columbus met in session and chose Helena as the next convention city. Edgar J. Trainor of Lewis town and Tom Corbally of Great Falls led a class initiation. Entertainment included valley tours, a banquet for about 200 and a ball. Delegates from every council attended.
Billings May 19 A hose cart will bear at his dying request the body of Alderman Frank Kihm to his final resting place He died in a Minnesota hospital after an operation The alderman chaired the fire committee and was devoted to the firemen They will escort the body to the grave
Lewistown committee shapes plans for the Montana Press association convention set for July 23 to 25. A block of paying work is awarded to J C McGuire for a Tutte contractor project as committee members draft entertainment details. Also noted are custody and concealed weapon cases, homestead filings, and business block excavating contracts for a new enterprise.
Station Agent Marriot, returning from town May 9, discovered burglars forcing entry to the Milwaukee Station waiting room. They fled when approached. shots fired proved ineffective. He found two door panels damaged, but no entrance gained. His timely arrival prevented theft in the express and ticket offices. The Milwaukee station lies a mile from the business district with no nearby night personnel except the lone sleeping agent.
Kalispell May 19 Deputies report a deserted cabin near Fortune holding evidence that two bandits who robbed Great Northern train No 1 last Friday spent the night there. Trails indicate they headed north toward the Canadian boundary. Helena May 1 Petition filing for Judge J M Clements seeks associate Justice on the democratic ticket with a pledge to uphold law impartially if elected. The petition of Judge J F Erickson from Kalispell was filed earlier.
The Sanders county deputy sheriff from Plains died yesterday at Camas Hot Springs after a long illness. He is survived by his father, mother, wife, and daughter who reside in Plain.
Crowded Burgess trial resumes in City with State’s outline and defense reply. Witnesses describe Bethany Burgess scene and Sheriff Moses confrontation, leading to gunfire and Burgess and Mrs Burgess in the doorway as weapons are drawn. John Benner and Tongue River official Eddy appear in related proceedings.
Livingston May 1. The state against Ole Haverson, charged with the murder of Walter Semple at Gardiner March 5, was the first of three murder trials this term. The Haverson case started this morning with jurors to be secured at noon.
Victoria British Columbia May 11 The Northwestern league directors declared the Victoria Baseball club franchise forfeited and adjourned to 1 PM to hear applications from two syndicates Joshua Kingham coal merchant stepped in as savior and will control the team with no debts except player salaries for the last two weeks taxes and Royal Athletic Park rent The Victoria and Spokane teams will play tomorrow as scheduled and today’s postponement will be made up in a double header Saturday
Lieutenant Frederick Mears, appointed May 1 by President Wilson to the Alaska railroad commission, arrived in Portland en route to Alaska. He will sail from Seattle in early June with Williams of San Francisco Edes and Thomas Riggs Jr. of Washington, D.C.
Mellen challenged the rationale for the $11 million West Chester deal, saying he never understood the real motive behind paying so much for uncertain value. He described feeling humiliated by the process and admitted attempting to obtain more information from Morgan, while noting directors' disgust at the lack of detail. He cited stock held by Fourteenth Street interests and referenced Thorne Perry contracts and large related sums, including a $25–26 million price tag for the West Chester property and a notable early January 1907 borrowing.
Washington May 18 Senate confirmed Montana postmasters A C Sheridan Big Timber Thomas A Bury Conrad John H Booth Ekalaka Helena Louise St Jermain appointed Pine Grove postmaster vice Anna Shiflett resigned The article blends scattered remarks by Roosevelt and a National Geographic Society note with postmaster nominations.
Joseph Kelly announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Deer Lod County for county commissioner. He declares intent to compete in the party primary and seeks support from Democratic voters.
Norris Climer announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county coroner in Deer Lodge County subject to primary election approval. He seeks voter support in the upcoming balloting at the polls.
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