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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1919

Page

13

Custer County Good Roads Group Formed At Miles City

Eighteen county precincts represented as Custer County creates a Good Roads association. W. E. Holt elected president with P. S. Richardson as vice president and W. G. Ferguson as secretary. Speakers include Nelson Story Jr. and J. A. Harder, Bozeman, John N. Edy, Webb, and O. H. Cooley.

Miles City Montana Good Roads Associations Bozeman Custer County Good Roads Association W. E. Holt P.s.richardson W. G. Ferguson Chamber of Commerce Nelson Story Jr J. A. Harder John N. Edy State Highway Commission Webb 0. H. Cooley Yellowstone Trail Association

Montana Women to Attend G. O. P. Meet

Helena May 19 Mrs M J O no of Helena Mrs T A Grigg of Butte Mrs Grace Catlin of Missoula Mrs W J Cummings of Billings Mrs Fletcher Maddox of Great Falls and Mrs M J Jennie of Great Falls will attend a meeting of the Republican women's executive committee in Chicago. Mrs Medill McCormick of Chicago will preside at the conference.

Helena M. J. Ono T. A. Grigg Butte Grace Catlin Missoula W. J. Cummings Billings Fletcher Maddox Great Falls M. J. Jennie Republican Women's Executive Committee Chicago Medill McCormick

Methodist Drive Goes Strong Across Northwest Churches

May 19 report shows the centenary effort by the Methodist Episcopal Church gaining momentum. About 150 churches in Montana North Dakota Idaho and Eastern Oregon have reported quotas subscribed to the centenary fund, with Helena church activity described as rushing forward tonight.

Methodist Episcopal Helena Cenonary Fund Montana North Dakota Idaho Oregon

Lewistown plans fundraisers for Main Street fountains

The Lewistown News reports a series of community entertainments planned to raise funds to install several drinking fountains on Main Street. Also noted are a local youth chosen as a House page and upcoming talks by YWCA organizer Mrs Kellogg, plus church services led by Rev Jordan and a basket dinner gathering.

Istown The Will Sa Edington Congress Carl Riddick Lewistown Edgington National Capital Montana Moore Fergus County Kellogg Walter M. Jordan Butte Christian Church Lewistowns

Important Testimony in Lambert Murder Case

Philipsburg May 19 The coroner's inquest into Frank Lambert's death resumed after 14 witnesses. Dr W E Casey testified Lambert drank poison about a week before and was sick. the physician removed the poison. Dr J C Docter found blood stains on a kitchen doorknob and washstand, with blood in the wash basin.

Philipsburg Frank Lambert W. E. Casey Lambert House Lambert M Lambert J.C. Docter Mrs. Lambert

Baby girl drowns in irrigation ditch near ranch home

Ruth, 18 months old, daughter of Clifford Grear, a prominent rancher, drowned yesterday morning after wandering into a farm ditch on his property near Lewistown. Two feet of water hid the body. she was found soon after and died. Funeral services were held locally.

The Standard Lewistown Ruth Clifford Grear

Senator Yegen's Daughter Weds In New York Church

May 19. Word was received announcing the marriage in New York at Grace church of Miss Christine Yegen daughter of former Senator and Mrs Christian Yegen of this city to Bare Dakin assistant cashier of the Merchants National Bank of Billings. Both are well known socially. Mr Dakin recently returned from Camp Taylor near Osville and resumed his former bank position. The bride's father is well known in Butte and Anaconda banking circles.

New York Grace Shurch Christine Yegen Christian Yegen Fon Dakin Merchants” National Bank of Billings Dakin Camp Taylor Osis- Ville Bank Butte Anaconda Bank Ingeireles

Prosecution of Motmans Lapse Murder Charge Filed

Helena May 19 County Attorney Lester Loble filed in district court formal information of murder against Louis Motmans famed as the slayer of his father in law Ole Sandwick at Mitchell. Prosecution will lapse as Motmans is believed insane.

Helena Lester Loble District Court Louis Motmans Ole Sandwick Mitchell Motmans

Fire Claims Four Ranch Family Near Four Mile

Wast Point May 19 Four members of A W W ancher family living near Four Mile in Richland county died in a fire that destroyed the Woods home. An explosion from kerosene rekindling a stove caused the blaze. A 3 month old girl a 3 year old girl and a 9 year old boy perished. The mother died three days later and two other children were badly burned. An older son rescued one sister but both were burned.

Wast Point A.W. Wancher Richland County Four Mile Woods

Stave Funeral Held In Deer Lodge

Funeral services for Mrs. Stave, who died Friday after about two weeks illness, were held this morning at the Catholic church. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended as high mass was offered. Morals tributes came from Gold Creek residents Perlman and Morrow attended on business. Local residents and Boy Scouts returning from Powell Lake were among those at the service. Army ladies plan a Wednesday meeting in the library basement.

Richard Hall Boy Scouts of 7 Powell Lak Stave Len Back Gold Creek Ian Libra

Methodist church centenary drive aims for world peace

The centenary program of the Methodist churches in the United States and Canada, backed by leaders of popular activity, seeks a five year quota of 45 000 to support postwar reconstruction and world peace. Montana towns like Missoula Helena Butte and others report progress with Victory Sunday approaching in churches across the region.

United States Canada Montana George Mecklenburg Helena Missoula Mond Blackfoot Anaconda Dillon Clancy Stiles City Milk River North Montana St Butte Butte City Butte

Carments Red Cross knitters rush to finish garments

Ted Cross of Melais leads local Red Cross knitters to complete garments before leaving the auditorium by June 1. Volunteers work each afternoon from 1 30 to 4 pm to sew knit and sew garments and ship by May 25. all items must be inspected and packed for shipment to ease packing duties.

Ted Cross Melais Garavente Ince

General Haller Returns to Lead Polish Troops

General Haller returns to Poland from France to command 16,000 Legionnaires as they arrive through Germany to face the Reds threatening the country. Troops include many Americans and English is spoken. General Henry will aid Haller, greeted by interior minister Wojciechowski who leads the government during Paderewski's absence.

General Haller Reds Haller Poland France Germany Legionairres Henry Will Warsaw Salung General Henry Wajciechowski

Reconstruction Congress Meets in Washington

Reconstruction Congress opens in Washington with swearing in of members and formal procedures. Senators and representatives begin assignments amid debate over espionage repeal and rail control. Notable figures include Speaker Gillett and Victor Lautens, while Ford and Lodge face contest and committee efforts commence.

Senate Truman Henry Ford Paris House Sena Lodge Repubeican Borah Idaho California

Congress Opens With Flood of Bills on First Day

Washington May 19: More than 1200 measures were placed in the house hopper on opening day. Front and center is a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage by Rep Mann of Minnesota. Proposals include wartime prohibition and tax provisions from the war revenue bill, plus a plan to require future amendments to be ratified by state referenda. Rep Singer of Tennessee chairs the interstate committee.

Prohab House Congress Senate Mann Minos Washington House Minnesota Singer Tennessee

General Strike Grips Winnipeg Amid Labor Dispute

Reports describe a broad citywide strike in Winnipeg with unions coordinating a mass walkout over wages hours and union recognition. Public services deteriorate as transportation communications and utilities falter while Premier Norris and Mayor Gray seek mediation without decisive results.

Ketchen Royal North ‘West Mounted Police Winnies Police Winnipeg Alta Dell Bread and Ill Building Trades and T. €. Norris Charles F. Gray Internationat Ts Vographical

Unclear quotation on vivisection debate surfaces in May report

Fragmentary Washington May report quotes Sennice Myers of Montana opposing unregulated vivisection as idle curiosity not serving scientific ends. The text is garbled but suggests a forthcoming public statement or action regarding vivisection policy.

Washington Swanton Taney Sennice Myers ‘of Montana Tonteee

Gasoline Explodes Burning Willie Leonard in Anaconda

In Anaconda a gasoline explosion wounded Willie Leonard, a boy who entered a pantry to fetch fuel. Struck by a flare, clothing caught fire and burned severely. His father, trying to help, was also burned while extinguishing flames. Both were treated at a hospital with serious burns.

Anaconda News Willie Leonard Leonard

Anaconda Plans July Fourth Homecoming Celebration

A city event in Anaconda announced for July 4 aims to start early organization in City Hall. Officials briefed on a plan featuring a community program and a public hearing to shape the Eagle celebration with a strong kickoff this year.

Council Chamber Anaconda

Strangle Lewis Subdues Pollow in Cage Fight

A chaotic match ends with Lewis applying a headlock to secure victory over Polock after a tense exchange. The bout featured overseas exponents and a crowd’s roar as the combatants traded holds before Lewis finished with a decisive control.

Cage Wiadek Gbyaske Tor Viene FM Sreby Zybenko Grae Lewis Ewe

Gibbons Bolts Brown in Memphis Bout Downbeat Report

Gibbons of St. George challenged Brown in Memphis tonight showing strong form as Chicago fight odds and results remained unsettled. The bout drew interest from local fans despite fragmented reporting on rounds and outcome.

Gibhons Memphis Tenn May Gibbons St and George

Tanlac boosts praised by doctor in Fayetteville letter

Dr Edwards of Fayetteville Ga sends a testimonial from patient M T McGough who sold his local business to move to Turin Ga. He credits Tanlac with a complete cure and endorses the remedy strongly noting the national flood of grateful letters.

Tanlac J. ‘T. Bae Payetteville de. Ede Ony Fayetteville Willis Atlanta Tam T. M. McGough Turin Edwards M.D. Oush

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