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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
3
Market list shows prices for veal stew pork roast pork chop steak beet roast boiling beef and corned beef. Additional items include fresh feet pigs feet and fresh tripe with unspecified units and prices.
A three member board including Michael J. Sheehan W D Kyle and John H Curtis will appraise land for the Butte Water Company as it seeks to condemn property for a 32 mile water main from the Big Hole river to a west side reservoir. The case against Cayuga Development Company and others was heard to show cause why condemnation should not proceed. Eugene Carroll said the project is essential to double city water supply and meet demand of about eight million gallons daily. Several landowners have consented. others have defaulted in the action.
The infant Kimner Nelson was baptized Monday at Charles Ithodes Methodist church. Mrs Antic and Mrs Kila O Neill led church activities. The orth league held a meeting in the church hall Monday night with officers elected for the year, including President Laighton Gribble and others.
Isabel Gillis serves as president with Sophie Goldsworthy as fourth vice president and Helen Motes as treasurer. Gwen Kent, organist, and Flossie Previthick help organize with Mire Charles Swanson hosting Thursday afternoon. Children's day preparations are led by Mrs WMS Loring and others. Young folks planning to take part in Friday after school exercises will meet at the church.
Officials announced examinations for teachers will be held at the Silver Bow courthouse in June. The schedule lists tests in spelling grammar arithmetic geography and literature, with sessions across Thursday Friday and Saturday in morning and afternoon periods.
A special service at Central Presbyterian church tonight will be led by Rev. Dr. J F Shepherd of Helena superintendent of the Montana synod. Following the service a business conference with Dr erd will discuss improving the church plant to meet present day needs. officers members and friends urged to attend. It is an important meeting for the church's future.
Prohibition enforcement arrest occurred in the courtroom of United States Commissioner Francis Krull in Newark. The indictment alleges false claims for 348 dollars at Camp Dix. the case involves Hugh J. Themp, first lieutenant, and the plan to prove the charges. Leslie Bogers, a Davidson Grocery Company truck driver, was found guilty of operating a car without a license and fined ten dollars. Hearing for James continued as the employer’s location kept him away as the cate was continued.
Eleven jurors sat for Michael Gill charged with killing Patrick Greene. A 30 member special venire was summoned to complete jury selection amid opposition to capital punishment and familiarity with the case. Witness Leonard Sullivan’s coroner inquest testimony may be admitted. Greene was shot near Northwest Coal yards on North Main Street last November. Gill, a company watchman, was released on bond.
Warsaw May 24. Bolshevist troops crossing the Upper Beresina were driven back across the river with heavy losses, including more than 400 prisoners. The enemy continues attacks along the Northern Polish front but has been checked everywhere. Fighting lasts along the entire front as Bolshevik forces bring the largest number of troops ever faced by the Poles.
A Pont editors letter argues Butte Bulletin and local employers evade state death compensation for Hugh Haran who died April 25 1920 while employed. The writer claims dependents deserve $5000 under law and criticizes insurers and newspapers for blocking payments. The piece laments lack of action and calls for enforcement.
The report notes gold production drops as mining costs rise by 8 to 10 dollars above the government price of 20.67. Congress is urged to pass a bill imposing a 10 dollar excise tax per ounce on gold used by jewelry and trades to aid miners, advocated by Mr Seaman.
Stockholders of the American Woolen company in Springfield authorized directors to raise the common stock from 20 million to 40 million dollars and to increase referred stock from 40 million to 60 million. Only the common stock will be offered at present.
Neva Harrison presents a tale of tadpoles in a pond who discover a tailless friend with four legs. Wise Turtle explains life beyond water and a frog or toad future. The story follows the tailless tadpole as he imagines a new life on shore and considers the meadow beyond the pond.
A Memorial Day message from President Wilson to American veterans is printed, praising sacrifice and loyalty to the country. The piece blends historical recollection with inspirational language about courage, duty, and the future role of American manhood. It contrasts with a children's tale where Hoppy Toad learns belonging to the land army of toads.
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