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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
5
News of the death of Mrs John S Wyman in Knoxville Tennessee reached Butte yesterday. She lived in Plains Montana in girlhood and spent 20 years in Butte before moving to Knoxville in 1923 for health reasons. Funeral in Knoxville today.
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Collins were held from the Sherman Reed chapel yesterday morning. A requiem high mass was celebrated at St Patrick's church by Rev Father Victor Leclare with the junior choir singing responses. Pallbearers included Thomas Leeman John Leeman Pete Nolan Pete Rostad and Martin Qualick. Interment followed at Holy Cross cemetery with Rev Father Venus officiating at the grave.
Funeral services for Maurice Rothmen were held at the White Chapel yesterday afternoon and the body was interred at B'nai Israel cemetery.
A potential candidate for county assessor was born yesterday noon to Mr and Mrs Tom Kelly at St James hospital. The newborn is seen as a future candidate for the office currently held by the father. Mother and child are reported doing well.
Charles H. Mack of Red Lodge secured a divorce from Anna Mack after testifying she deserted him 31 years ago. He obtained a license to marry Emma Irwin of Spokane, 60, with Mack aged 62, and did not reveal plans at the trial.
Butte backers of a state prohibition measure report many Silver Bow voters not properly registered. A 257 name petition for certification had 43 signers not listed at their stated addresses, with errors from married women using husbands names and office addresses on petitions. About 75 petitions circulate as backers push for updated county lists.
A list of visitors and registrants in Butte shows numerous guests staying at local hotels including George Harvey from Billings at the Arizona and J L Stone visiting from the capital at the Leggat. The report notes business travelers from Dillon Helena Great Falls Missoula and other towns.
Irene Maffei, defendant in a divorce action by Arthur Maffei, was granted a divorce in a decree signed yesterday by Judge George Bourquin. The suit alleging extreme cruelty was withdrawn under a stipulation after Maffei refused to further contest the action.
The district court clerk issued licenses to Cleo M. Wampler 22 and Effie T. Lackey 36 both of Butte Richard J. Trevithick 22 and Ruth Lucille Phillips 20 both of Butte Charles H. Mack 62 of Red Lodge and Emma Irwin 60 of Spokane.
The thirty first and thirty second degree administration by Butte Scottish Rite ends the fifty first reunion in the Valley of Butte and the Orient of Montana. A banquet at the Masonic temple tonight features toastmaster Carl Engel and speakers Fred Furman Frank Hazelbaker Gustav Larson with reminiscences of early Butte days and memorials for Masons who died in the past year.
Graduation exercises for the class of 1928 at the State School of Mines will be held June 1 at the Woman's club building. Five seniors from engineering and metallurgical departments will receive diplomas.
Cencrist club members plan a 9:00 a.m. gathering at the Knights of Columbus gym to march to St. Josephs church for mass. After services they return for a breakfast with music by the Cencrist orchestra and talks by members and officers. About 150 members are expected.
Five cars were stolen in Butte yesterday morning according to police reports. Ed Dolan’s car from 1039 Antimony was recovered on West Quartz, while George J. Quinn’s auto from the Mueller apartments parking area was taken and not immediately recovered. N J Bierer’s vehicle from Symons store back lot was found later the same day, and a garage theft at 707 North Montana led to a stolen car found at Boardman and Alaska after being stripped. Police seek a Dodge 82 631 from 43 West Porphyry Street.
Butte visitors praised the Standard's printing display at the Chamber of Commerce, showcased this week with the Fifty Books of the Year. Representatives were on hand to discuss features. the exhibit runs today until 6 pm and will move to Hearst library in Anaconda next week.
Marion Dietrich of Billings district Kiwanis governor will visit Butte Saturday to approve the convention program for Aug 24 and 25. Harry L. Hanson chairs the committee. district plans await Dietrich’s approval. The Butte Kiwanis host Helena Anaconda and Deer Lodge clubs Monday at the Finlen. Henry C. Hopkins urged support for the Anglers' Club, citing 7,000 membership goal and hatchery gains with millions of fish planted in local streams. Charles Cook and five underwriters read fire rate notes. Duffy and Blewett provided banjo music.
A local grocery service touts cheap prices and free home delivery. It emphasizes personal buying and carrying the goods, boasting 25 to 35 years of buying, taking orders, and delivering, beyond a simple sales push.
Graduation exercises for the Deaconess Hospital training school will be Sunday evening at Mountain View M E church. The 1928 class includes Arvilla Adams, Aileen Owsley, and Jessie Stewart. Diplomas will be presented by Dr. George W. Craven with Dr. Harold Schwartz delivering the principal address.
A coroner's jury found Opal Nickell died by accidental respiratory spasms after swallowing cascava tablets. The 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nickell of 401 Kemper street died Tuesday afternoon after taking 15 medicine tablets. Testimony included Mrs. Nickell, Dr. Worden, Dr. Southcombe, William Pengelly, an embalmer, and neighbors Mrs. Stephanie and Mrs. Cortez.
Vern Carlsen of Butte left for New York where he will sail on June 2 aboard the Stockholm bound for Sweden. He plans to visit his parents and other relatives after several years in the United States.
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