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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1924

Page

8

One New Blaze Reported in Missoula District

A single new forest fire was reported in the Kootenai forest southwest of Jibby. Rainfall across the Kootenai and nearby forests checked existing fires, but officials warn the danger may return without more moisture. L. H. Boyce was fined $50 for causing the Quartz creek blaze, with the penalty suspended due to finances. The Cabinet forest is in fair shape with fires under control.

Gnouse Mas Kootenai Forest Jibby Kootenai Cabinet Forest Blackfeet Missoula Head L. H. Boyce Quartz Creek Lolo Forest Boyce Superior

Phillip s graduation class honors twenty one graduates

Phillip s May 23 twenty one members of the Granite county high school 1924 graduating class received diplomas at the Mc Donald theater. The program featured a decorated stage and the motto Do More Less with violet blossoms as the class flower. The list includes J K Ellwood E Grendenning Emile Louis Percy Jr Ellen Phillips Winifred McGurk Mae Metcalf Elizabeth Morrison and others.

Philipsburg Granite County High School McDonald Theater J. K. Ellwood Svfr Gaenaen E. Grendenning Oeum Wistaria Ted Uth Bryan Martha E. Bullock Owley Margaret Durfee Filorice Owley Magaret Durpge Fiorice Westa Franzman Ellen Maria HenrMrickson Mary Ruth McDonald Eleen E. McGarvey Winifred Day McGurk Mae Florence Met E B Elizabeth Morrison Ellery E. En Emile Louis Percy Jr Ellenne Phillips Whiter J. Phillips Debrt Pugh Norman Siiveland Ione . Smith Edward Winninghoff Ninabel Wyman

Medicine Chest For Only 35 Cents

An old advertisement promoes a medicine chest for 35 cents and Ban Cura Ointment at 5 cents, with a money back guarantee if not effective. It claims relief for itching, diseased skin, carbuncles, eczema, and burns, and Ban Cura Soap for 25 cents. Thompson Medical Co., Ville, Ta.

San Cura City Drug Company Thompson Medical Co Ville

Memorial service leads Legion auxiliary in Deer Lodge

The American Legion auxiliary meets at Kohr Memorial library at 7 45 PM then marches to the Presbyterian church for the annual memorial service led by Rev. F C Phelps with special choir music. Local residents Martha Wallace Jens Otto Gertds Deer Lodge A D McDonald A W Newell A J Leochrie attend or visit Butte. Freshman class hosts a frolic at the high school. Opening day baseball vs Anaconda set on the home field tomorrow. The Healey child remains critically ill.

Deer Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Kohr’s Memorial Presbyterian Church F. C. Phelps Martha Wallace Jens Otto Gertds Garrison A. D. McDonald Butte A. W. Newell A. J. Leochrie Anaconda Joseph Healey

Beaverhead county honors 28 graduates at Dillon ceremony

Beaverhead county high school held commencement in the gym with 28 diplomas awarded. Fourteen boys and eleven girls graduated as John V. Dwyer of Butte delivered the principal address on Essentials for Success in Life.

Mary Emily Elliott Jeanette Watt J. H. Gilbert

Gregorys Orchestra to Play Free Concert in Sheridan

Gregorys orchestra of 28 members will perform in Sheridan on Sunday May 25 in its third annual visit. The group, many of whom were in the state winning high school orchestra, will offer solos and full ensemble selections before residents of Sheridan attend.

Dillon Gregory Sheridan Great Falls Sheran

Fishing Season Opens May 29 in Dillon Area

Deputy State Game Warden T. H. Edmunds, stationed in Dillon, announces the fishing season will open May 29, not May 28. He warns the public that catching fish before the 29th is not permissible and clarifies the correct opening date.

Dillon T. H. Edmunds Mr. Edmunds

Dillon News Notes Highlights Local Visitors

May 23 Dillon notes list Mrs H W Brenner visiting from Horse Prairie. John Anderson stock man from Alder attends to business. Mr and Mrs Walter Bighorn from Melrose in Dillon. Judge Lyman H Bennett of Virginia City visits for official matters. George P Hughes from Grant ranch stays several days. Jesse Swafford from Melrose business visitor. Ike Rife Jr from Medicine Lodge visits. Mrs John Smith and son Donald from Melrose visit. Orlando Leinenweber from Alder in Dillon. George Clemon from Big Hole basin ranches for a couple days.

Dillon H. W. Brenner Horse Prairie John Anderson Alder Walter Bighorn Merose Lyman H. Bennett Virginia City George P. Hughes Grant Jesse Swafford Melrose Ike Rife Jr Medicine Lodge John Smith Donald Orlando Leinenweber George Clemon Big Hole Basin

Anaconda War Memorial Plans Delayed by Votes

The Anaconda Memorial association discussed delaying a World War I soldiers memorial and postponed a community building project. Trustees of the war chest fund were asked to present memorial plans at a future meeting, with actions subject to the president’s call.

Posal American Legion American Legion Building Committee Memorial Fund War Chest Fund Anaconda Memorial Association

Brackenbury Funeral Plans Given In Anaconda

The widow arrived from Wisconsin after learning of J. W. Brackenbury s death. She rests at 508 Elm Street with services at the Masonic temple Sunday afternoon. The burial proceeds to Mount Moriah cemetery in Butte after a 1 30 o clock Monday ritual.

Anaconda Brackenbury J. W. Brackenbury Butte Mount Moriah Cemetery

Richard Merritt Dies After Horse Kick Rancher obituary

Richard Merritt well known rancher dies Thursday after being kicked by a horse. Acacia lodge will officiate Sunday afternoon services at the Masonic temple where the body lies in state until 2 pm. Public services follow and the procession will rest in the Masonic lot in Hill cemetery.

Acacia Lodge Richard Merritt Masonic Temple Masonic Hill Cemetery

Scouts Welcome Executive Madsen to Tri County Council

Executive Lloyd Madsen, new chief of the Tri County Council of Boy Scouts, will be welcomed by Anaconda Scouts at the Merit Badge clubhouse at 7 30 this evening. Scouts are asked to bring a spoon and cup for the feed after the meeting.

Lloyd Madsen Tri-County Council of Boy Scouts Anaconda Deer Lodge Philipsburg Merit Badge Fivery

Judge Denny Visits Anaconda In Governor Race

Judge J. G. Denny a democratic candidate for the gubernatorial nomination spent yesterday in Anaconda as part of a western state tour and to visit friends in the southern section.

J. G. Denny Anaconda Denny Secon

Eighth graders from rural districts take tests at courthouse

Twenty eight children from rural school districts took eighth grade examinations in geography physiology and agriculture yesterday at the county superintendent's office in the courthouse. This is the largest class of eighth grade students present for examinations for some time.

Distach Body Sent to Mobridge

William Distach stepson of Louis Distach who died this week arrived in Anaconda yesterday and completed arrangements for forwarding the body to Mobridge South Dakota. The casket was taken to the train last evening for shipment and was accompanied by representatives of the Odd Fellows Painters and Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen.

William Distach Louis Distach Anaconda Mobridge S. D Odd Fellows, Painters and Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen

Klan Initiation Held at Billings Official Report

Between 600 and 700 Klansmen held an outdoor initiation along the Yellowstone river in Billings on May 23, with more than 80 candidates. State KK officials spoke, a banquet followed near midnight, and about 135 cars lined the stream as a blazing cross lit the ceremony. Local residents were kept out by guards and some visiting members attended. No fireworks were displayed as in prior rimrock ceremonies.

Associated Press Billings Ku Klux Klan Yellowstone River

South Africa Gold Mines Employ Nearly Two Hundred Thousand

Nearly 200 000 people work in South Africa's gold mines, highlighting the sector's large employment footprint and its role in the nation's mining economy.

South Africa

Bitter Root News Darby Notes

Darby May 23 neighbors report Mr and Mrs James have returned to Darby after 13 years in Alberta Canada as old time Bitter Root valley settlers. Ruth Kerlee daughter of E J and wife has appendicitis surgery at Hamilton hospital and is recovering well. Milton Hammond pioneer upper valley resident is seriously affected by a paralytic stroke. Mrs H A Flightner recovers from a severe blood poisoning after a hand cut. Dave Moffat of Butte visits then returns home.

DARBY Milton Hammond Upper Valley H. A. Flightner

Woman Bandit Captured in Montana Arrest near Mail Pickup

Elsie Behling, sought in Milwaukee on assault with intent to rob and linked to the bobbed-hair bandit, was arrested in Miles City after noon when she came to the post office for mail to Aloise McDonald. She is held on a pending Wisconsin warrant awaiting authorities.

Associated Press Miles City Milwaukee Aloise McDonald Elsie Behling

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