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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
7
Readable fragment notes a Mandard principal branch office at 119 North Sain Street in Butte with an incomplete telephone reference.
Hawkes glass table accessories feature a refined dainty design in a steel and affordable finish. For larger gifts, the Clermont pattern offers two or more pieces. Also promoted are Celeste Blue and Royal Maple Glassware under the new line. Ask to see it.
Butte residents list visitors from Anaconda Missoula Bozeman Dillon and Helena while many attend the Grand Army reunion and a few births are recorded. Names include J Heller Lydia Jacobs Olive Downey Ruth Thompson Rita Neves and others with multiple city guests and travel to Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Santa Barbara and Denver noted. The Montana Piano Co advertises a piano priced at $500 plus and local supplies list stationery and office items.
In Butte police court Judge Whitty fined three men $100 each for fighting at the Bismark saloon on Wednesday night. The proprietor of the Italian saloon faced $50 for running an orderly house. Detectives Larkin Mitchell Henderson and Wesson testified to the brawl, which included torn clothes and heavy officer involvement.
Miss Toso Sweetin and her partner, both of Butte, married last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Hindley at 215 East Second Street with Rev M D Hdtroft officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Frank Hindley. They plan to move to Ringling for their future home.
Eleven men temporarily in Butte but with homes elsewhere registered with City Clerk Treacy to secure proper credit in their own towns. Thirty six Butte youths in other cities sent in registration cards. five registrars failed to take the draft oath and were ordered to the city clerk's office yesterday.
A city campaign luncheon boosts Deaconess Hospital fundraising for the $100,000 goal. Reports show contributions nearing $10,000 with new workers pledging active support and divisions listing donors from labor, business, and community groups. Tomorrow expect more volunteers and continued fundraising momentum through May 28.
Charles P I Bielenberg of Deer Lodge, patriotic instructor for the Department of Man ana Grand Army of the Republic, observed bare flagstaffs among thousands of flags in Butte. He urged that flags be kept displayed and protected, arguing Washington gave the flag, Lincoln preserved it, and future generations must respect it.
Osteopaths from across the United States and Canada attended the unveiling of a heroic statue of Dr Andrew Taylor Still founder of osteopathy in Kirksville Missouri. Still born 1828, practiced on vertebral adjustments gaining later legal recognition and broad acceptance.
A. C. Ashby of Butte reports a letter from A. B. Ashby of Los Angeles. Born in Virginia, he says he served four years under Robert E. Lee and was wounded four times. He declares allegiance changes and asks to join the home guard, while Helena locals comment on Ashby kin and family pride.
Marriage licenses issued yesterday to Joe Augsburger 31 and Leone Bemis 20 and three other couples including 3 P Albi 26 with Bertha Joubert 23 Emil Gustafson 26 with Edith Johnson 24 B F Henry 29 with Emma Hearn 24 all of Butte and William J Gross 24 with Nellie Beall 25 of Melrose. The first two couples were married by Judge J B McClernan.
Beginning Friday June 1 1917 all Butte Anaconda Pacific trains will arrive at and depart from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul station on South Montana Street replacing the old stop.
The thirty first and thirty second degrees were conferred and a 33rd annual Scottish Rite reunion ended last night at the Masonic temple. Gustave A. Meyers served as toastmaster and Attorney Tom Davis delivered the principal address. The Stevens Glee Club and soloists provided music. Ernest J. Schwefel and William W. Danks led yesterday's work. An entertainment for visiting Shriners and ladies occurred, with candidates to be elected today and ceremonies to follow under Arthur Riddle. Cafeteria lunch and Shrine entertainment are planned this evening.
The S. Social chapter of the United Commercial Travelers Ladies who hosted a successful dance at the Silver Bow Club announce another social and dance set for June 12.
The Butte high school Parent-Teacher Association invites all parents to attend a demonstration swim tonight at the high school plunge. Boys classes Seals and Otters compete with girls classes Polars Beavers and Tadpoles in a keen program.
Butte brief mentions numerous visitors and guests in the city for the Grand Army reunion including George Powers Boulder and Miss Alice Cross Monida. Also notes residents traveling to Dillon and Missoula for mining interests and family visits while recording local announcements and corporate filings.
A high school senate meeting settled the annual banquet for June 11 at Gamers. Debate turned to taxes and expenses, with discussion on funding and responsibilities. The session reflected student governance and budget concerns amid a noisy, uncertain tone.
B Frank Henry of Big Timber and Miss Erma Hearn of Willow Creek married at 9 last night in the Mountain View Methodist parsonage with Rev George D Wolfe officiating. Attendants were A J Dahl and wife. The couple will first visit Butte then settle in Big Timber. The bride taught in Big Timber schools and is a Dillon State Normal graduate.
Monk Hall once linked to the Butte gang era is in custody in Hismarek North Dakota and may be brought back to Butte. The case stems from a police raid by Detective Ray Fraser that broke up the gang in April.
The evangelistic meetings conducted at Bethel Baptist Church on Mercury and Idaho Streets drew local attendees. The gatherings focused on revival themes and spiritual outreach in the neighborhood.
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