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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1920

Page

10

Funeral Services for John P. Newberry of Bozeman

John P. Newberry longtime Bozeman resident died from injuries after a thrashing engine accident leading to pneumonia. Funeral services held at West's parlors with Pythagoras lodge Knights of Pythias escorting to Bozeman cemetery. Sons L H Newberry of Portland and J L Newberry and T R Newberry of Seattle attended, plus stepson C C Hamlin of Pocatello.

Bozeman John P. Newberry West Pythagoras Lodge Knights of Pythias K. P L. H. Newberry Portland Ore J. L. Newberry T. R. Newberry Seattle Wash

Milwaukees Send Laborers to Winnett for Oil Track

Milwaukees dispatch a crew of 50 colored laborers to Winnett to build 600 yards of industrial track to improve oil output handling. The project aims to enable sending all oil from the west field to market once the track is in use.

Lewistown Milwaukee Winnett H. In Myers Daniels Moore de Long Garneill Owen Fred Izward J. J. Ballinger First National Bank Laura M. Carter West Union Iowa

Melrose Melds Weekend Visits and Elk Hunt

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Quillici of Hecla visited Butte and returned with aunt Mrs George Symer and cousin Earl Claridge who will stay with Mr and Mrs James Maddux. Mrs James Maddux and relatives also visit Butte for the week. John Swofford and others came from Hecla for a stay near Terry's garden. Swofford and companions hunted and brought home a large elk. Nels Renolds returned to Hecla to winter mining after summer on his ranch.

Melrose Gilbert Quillici Hecla Butte George Symer Earl Claridge James Maddux John Swofford Terry's Garden Jesse Swofford Carl George Cambridge Swofford Nels Renolds

Pioneer Actress Ella Murdy of Great Falls Dies in Los Angeles

Pioneer actress Ella Murdy of Great Falls died recently in Los Angeles. Her will left a 10,650 estate and ordered cremation. She had bought a cemetery lot near Great Falls 15 years ago and had a monument erected, which she later had removed and sold before her death.

Great Falls Ella Murdy Los Angeles Murdy Ighland Cemetery

Great Falls Official Warden Marries in San Francisco

O and Warden a member of the state fair board and manager of the Great Falls Daily Tribune wed Florence Warden of San Francisco. The bride is his cousin. The couple will return to Great Falls late this month.

Great Falls

Bozeman Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony for Catherine von Turffs

Catherine G. von Turffs files for divorce from Harry von Turffs in district court here. She requests $75 monthly alimony for one year. The couple married in Great Falls May 28, 1913, lived in Butte briefly, then moved to Bozeman where Harry worked for the Montana Power Co.

Bozeman Catherine G. von Turffs District Court Harry von Turffs Great Falls Butte von Turiss Montana Power Company

Meat prices cut in Great Falls meat market

Great Falls retailers announce a 5 cent per pound cut on Porterhouse steaks beef roasts and prime rib roasts effective Monday Oct 18 The price drop follows a wholesale 2 cent cut No changes to pork and veal prices.

Great Falls

Record Wheat Yield From Single Grain On Pugh Ranch

Great Falls reports an extraordinary yield from one wheat grain at the John L. Pugh ranch twelve miles northeast. County Agent MacSpadden notes the single grain produced about 5 760 kernels and yielded 144 heads with an average of 40 berries per head.

Great Falls John L. Pugh MacSpadden

Women Voters League Holds Bozeman Meeting

The Bozeman voters school by the League of Women Voters reported strong participation and sparked greater public interest in upcoming election issues. Minneapolis secretary Mrs. Leslie Gray urged turnout and alignment with the best match of views, while Montana College President Atkinson noted a clear talk on measures including bonds. Miss Mignon Quan led entertaining parodies and songs about voting yes on measures 18 and 19. Ida W. Davis spoke on election laws and gave tips.

Bozeman Voters League of Women Voters Louis Wessel Leslie Gray Minneapolis League Atkinson Montana Ellege Mignon Quan Ida W. Davis Gallatin High School

Gallatin 600 Fellows to Attend Convention

A large delegation from Bozeman will travel to Havre for the annual grand lodge session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah assembly. Odd Fellows travelers include Phillip Dodson H A Bolinger HM OH Trent W Wi Reeder J Lew Gracey Judge W H Axtell A E Westlake J W Beatty J N Pratt and B J Manry. Rebekah delegates are Mrs H A Bolinger Mrs G D Knodle Mrs H S Border Mrs E T Ballantyne and Mrs H H Trent.

Bozeman Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Assembly Havre Odd Fellows’ Lodge Phillip Dodson H. A. Bolinger HM. Oh. Trent W. Wi. Reeder J. Lew Gracey W. H. Axtell A. E. Westlake J. W. Beatty J. N

Bozeman Names New YMCA Secretary And Plans Activities

Bozeman on October 18 announces Clifford L. Corkins as part time boys secretary for a after school program. J H Williams becomes general secretary overseeing high school boys with W E Maddox as athletic director. High school frolic night pleased students and faculty.

Bozeman Clifford L. Corkins J. H. Williams W. E. Maddox

Drummond Social And Visitors From Nearby Towns

A. H. Tanner from Deer Lodge visited with his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGillvray of Butte spent weekend in town. Elmer Norton from Deer Lodge visited his parents. Miss Mabel King of Helena visited her parents. Miss Myrtle Norris from Missoula returned home after a Drum mn nd visit. The social dance Saturday night drew large attendance with the Drummond orchestra providing music. Rose Rues of Forsyth was visiting her parents. G. F. Corinne Smith of Superior visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hauck hosted Abbott Callzhiser and family at dinner.

Drummond A. H. Tanner Deer Lodge Joseph McGillvray Butte Elmer Norton Stephen Norton Mabel King Helena G. F. King Myrtle Norris Missoula

Milk River Valley Seeks Joint Commission Meeting

Residents of the Milk river valley urge the next meeting of the international joint commission to resolve the Canada United States water division over the Milk and St Mary's rivers. The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and valley clubs back locating the meet ing for attendance by water users.

Great Falls Milk River International Joint Commission Canada United States St. Mary's River Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Butte and Great Falls men win Chestnut Valley irrigation contract

Fred Saner of Butte and Fred Elliott of Great Falls secured the contract to build the Chestnut Valley irrigation system in Cascade County. The 5,000 acre project carries a price of $107,000.

Great Falls Fred Saner Butte Fred Elliott Chestnut Valley Cascade County

Jacobus Takes Montana NP Superintendent Post

G. H. Jacobus begins duties as Montana division superintendent for Northern Pacific with headquarters in Livingston. He replaces H. Lantry who moves to Seattle as head of the Seattle division. W. D. Sloan moves from Pasco to finish Jacobus’s Yellowstone division assignment in Glendive.

Livingston G. H. Jacobus Montana Northern Pacific H. Lantry Seattle W. D. Sloan Grendive Pasco Jacobus Yellowstone

Governor Stewart Proclaims Montana Holiday

Governor Stewart proclaims November 11 a legal holiday in Montana to honor the veterans and the achievements of American forces in the great conflict. The proclamation calls Montanans to reflect on national pride and remember those who served.

Helena Montana Stewart

Great Falls bandit Bassoff to hang in Canada

Tom Bassoff, linked to a Great Falls gang, was convicted of murder at Macleod Alberta and sentenced to hang at Lethbridge on December 22. The gang robbed a Canadian Pacific train near Sentinel Alberta in August. two officers died in the arrest attempt. Bas soff claimed the train raid was conceived in Great Falls and that Akroff led the gang.

Great Falls Tom Bassoff Canadian Pacific Macleod Alberta Lethbridge Sentinel Bassoff Bellevue Usher Mounted Police Bailey George Akroff Canada Akroff

Hamilton Men Purchase Large Lumber Tract

Hamilton Oct. 18 Albert Baker and Albert Hansen bought from Anaconda Mining Co 800 acres of standing timber three miles west of Woodside. Estimated 8 to 10 million feet of first class lumber, to be cut over two to three years with 40 men. Sawmill near the track and a box factory at Woodside will be established. Work begins once enough lumberjacks are hired.

Hamilton Albert Baker Albert Hansen Anaconda Mining Company Woodside

Death of Harry Hillis mourning Deer Lodge ties

An Seattle telegram reports Harry Hillis a former Deer Lodge resident died in Seattle at 45 He leaves a wife and two children The town notes other local activity including Judge Winston’s court session travel by Julia Larrabee and Beth Larrabee to Billings and New York, hunting trip return of Mayor Conley, and a visitation by D KeK Moore m of Ovando to the city.

Deer Lodge Seattle Harry Hillis Hillis Winston Anaconda District Court Julia Larrabee Beth Larrabee Billings New York City Frank Conley Red Rock George Johnson Butte William Beaumont J. R. Blaisbell State

Community Socials and Local Updates in Big Timber

Big Timber residents report a lively week with the Alex Watsons hosting 16 friends at the Lee Warren ranch featuring a sword dance Highland fling and other Scotch dances. Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting with a post session supper served by local hosts. Grace Martin and Ellen Hess joined a Boulder valley trip to the natural bridge. Dolberg Hesselt oversaw a junior class dancing party with blue and white decor and chaperones. Frances Case provided music. Solberds hosted a guest. St Marks church held services as the minister and wife move to the rectory for winter.

Big Timber Alex Watson Lee Warren Ranch Pythian Sisters Mesdames Clark Allen J. A. Lowry C. B. Paulson Grace Martin C. D. Paulson Ellen Hess Boulder Valley Dolberg Hesselt W. C. Ryan W. H. Clark Coit Punch Frances Case J. ©. Roecher Selmer Solberd Bozeman

Sugar price dispute heats Great Falls housewives

In Great Falls on October 18 sugar sells for 22 cents a pound at Jethbridge while 16 cents in Great Phils. The Dominion board of commerce issued an order fixing a 21 cent price and banning imports from U S refineries. Local wholesalers can lay down refinery sugar at 16 44 cents and retailers may sell at 19 5 cents.

Great Falls Jethbridge Great Phils Board of Commerce of the Dominion United States

Beaverhead Campaign 15 Well Under Way

Beaverhead county races heat up as Democrats and Republicans push for county ticket victories. District rallies in Lima and Wisdom draw crowds. Lakeview and Centennial valley events planned. Sheriff and county clerk races seen as close. campaigns emphasize clean conduct and avoid clashes.

Beaverhead Dillon Butte Lima Baxter-Tonney Wisdom Tom Davis Sunset Orchestra Lakeview Centennial Valley

Wilson Reynolds Campaign At Hamilton Draws Voters

The Grand Theatre in Hamilton hosted Harry J. Wilson and Judge T. B. Reynolds as they spoke on current political issues. Reynolds urged independence for all citizens and fair interpretation of laws by impartial judges, while Wilson outlined the nonpartisan league's record and aims, with the audience attentive and music by the Corvallis band.

Hamilton Harry J. Wilson T. B. Reynolds Corvallis Harry L. Wilson League Wilson Dakota Montana

Auto Wreck Leads to Booze Capture in Belt Area

A wreck on a hill near Belt resulted in officers seizing about 650 quarts of Canadian whiskey from the car. Driver Daniel Kuchik was knocked unconscious, denied ownership or driving, but a bill of sale from a Havre garage to Kuchik linked him to the vehicle. He will be held for federal authorities.

Great Falls Belt Daniel Kuchik Kuchik Havre

Durfee Woman Taken to Helena Hospital for Operation

Mrs. M. C. Durfee was taken to Helena for an operation with her husband Mr. Durfee staying by her side. Their children and her mother left for Philipsburg to attend to the children at school.

Drummond M. C. Durfee Helena

Supreme court voids Deer Lodge improvement district plan

Helena Oct 18 The signature line of the Deer Lodge mayor on a notice announcing the city council plan to form a special improvement district to pave Main Street is ruled invalid by the state supreme court in a decision handed down Monday.

Helena Deer Lodge Supreme Court

Local sportsmen report big game returns and elk limits

Oct 1 8 edition notes Will Roberts Art Petersen Bud Smith and Will Fullerton with deer while Ted Reinbold Eddy Hammond Harry Stanton Art Coltzel and Will Hess ling each claim elk. Will Bell brings the season’s largest grizzly pelt. An engine leaves Missoula with 200 lambs for eastern markets. Prof. Sims spoke at the high school and opera house on initiative measures. Leonard Goodwin heads speaking tour for Granite county. R H Rice travels from California to Chicago visiting relatives.

Hamilton Will Roberts Art Petersen Bud Smith Will Fullerton Ted Reinbold Eddy Hammond Harry Stanton Art Coltzel Will Hessling Will Bell Elk Summer Station Missoula Lambs L. M. Sims Opera House Leonard Goodwin State Central Committee Granite County Drummond Hall New Chicago State Committee R. H. Rice California Chicago W. T. Rice

Crane announce birth of son at Hamilton hospital

Mr and Mrs Ralph Crane announce the birth of a son on Monday night at Hamilton hospital. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Miss Anna May Higgins returned from Missoula Saturday to attend Miss Lucy Whitcomb's wedding last Friday. Frank Cone spent Sunday with family and returned to Helena today. Mr Cone leads the state central committee bureau of public printing.

Ralph Crane Hamilton Hospital

Gypsy Caravan Moves On As Absentee Votes Rise In Dillon

A caravan of gypsies camped near Dillon then moved south upon orders. Four absent votes were cast early at the clerk and recorder office amid anticipation of heavy participation as cattle and sheep shipments to eastern markets rise. Be all over 70 pounds lambs head to Idaho and Utah. The city speeds up street grading for winter. Judge Joseph C. Smith returns from Boulder. Local Democrats plan voter outreach. Dillon Rod and Gun club relocates traps to fairgrounds for next year state shoot. Beaverhead high basketball practice starts late November with plans bright for a strong team including four returning players. Carter Edinger eyes University of Washington transfer.

Dillon Idaho Utah Joseph C. Smith Boulder Dillon Rod and Gun Club Dillmont Park Fair Grounds The Fair Association Beaverhead High School Carter Edinger University of Washington Seattle

Incorporations Listed in Helena Regional Register

Helena records show two new company filings including The Imperial Oil Company of Roundup with Holman Oil related parties and a $100 000 capitalization, and the Holman Oil Company of Roundup with Olaf Jensvold and V Db Disenburg and others totaling $200 000.

Helena Imperial Oil Company Roundup H. G. Harriss Chris Jensen Holman Oil Company Olaf Jensvold V. Db. Disenburg

Horoscope for Tuesday October 19 1920

The column foresees a highly auspicious day for advertising and publicity with Mercury Saturn and Venus in benefice aspect. It predicts profits in newspapers from old style editorials and strong prospects for wedding vows and youthful romance. It mentions opportunities in women's wear theater first nights and Christmas shopping cautions on year end money stringency.

Saturn Jupiter Switzerland West Indies

Myers Holds BK Meeting at Mile

Miles City saw a large crowd at a political meeting with Senator Henry L. Myers. He campaigned for the Democratic national ticket and attacked the non partisan league, urging Democrats to vote the entire Republican state and congressional ticket. Democrats in Custer county increasingly align with Myers against the Townley-Dunn coalition.

The Standard Miles City Henry L. Myers Old Cuscer County Myers Montana Senator Myers Townley-Dunn Custer County

Democratic women organize to back independent clubs in Montana

Helena reports groups of democratic women forming auxiliaries to supplement male independent democratic clubs and oppose the non partisan league. Activities include meetings in Helena, Hardin, Bozeman, Livingston, and travels along the high line to Havre, Glasgow, and other towns amid funding shortages.

Helena Montana Democratic Club Lewis and Clark County Independent Democratic Club Hardin City Senator Myers Bozeman Livingston B. K. Wheeler Gate City Myers Havre Harlem Glasgow Poplar Culbertson Plentywood Scobey

Prague-level Czech population claim in Cleveland

The item notes Cleveland Ohio hosts more Czechs within its city limits than any city in Czecho Slovakia except Prague, signaling a highly concentrated Czech community in the American city.

Cleveland Ohio Prague

Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness and Head Noises

A home remedy advises those with catarrhal deafness or head noises to obtain Parmint double strength from the druggist. Mix with four percent pint hot water and a little sugar, then take one tablespoonful four times daily. It claims quick relief, opening nostrils and reducing mucus drainage.

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