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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1920

Page

2

LD State Pioneer Dies At Age Of 70 Years

Missoula Sept 3 A Montana pioneer and roamer of the country 70 years, Ledeaux died last night at his daughter Mrs Sarah Moore’s home 10 miles northwest of Missoula. He came to Montana in the 1860s, witnessed early frontier camp life, and freighted during the Civil War era. Born in Quebec he migrated to California in 1850 following the gold rush. He married Louise Danx in 1884 and is survived by seven children, 25 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 10 a.m. at Newtown with Father Leere officiating. Burial in Newtown Cemetery.

Missoula Montana Fen Ledeaux Sarah Moore Ledeaux Sutter Whosi Ade Louise Danx Longpre Mary Downing Lawrence Ledeaux Arles Ledeaux Albert Ledeaux Newtown Father Leere

Pastor Horace R reappointed at Olson Methodist church

POLSON Sept 3 Rev Horace R has been reappointed as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Olson for another year. Congregation pleased with his return. Mrs Irving Johnson hosted a gathering last Tuesday in honor of Miss Doris Johnson sister-in-law visiting from parents and Mrs J A Johnson. Miss Johnson trains to be a nurse in Minneapolis and leaves for the Twin Cities Monday. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met Wednesday at Mrs Winthers home with many in attendance marking the fall term. Mrs C J Loveland elected president with officers Mrs Rakeman first vice president Mrs P O Spaberg second vice president Mrs L la Marsh treasurer Irving Johnson secretary. Luncheon served by Mrs Winthers after business session.

Horacer Methodist Episcopal Church of Olson Irving Johnson Doris Johnon J. A. Johnson Minneapolis Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid P. O. Spaberg L. la Marsh Winthers

Missionary Pastor Thompson Resumes Duties After Vacation

The Rev. F. W. Thompson of the Presbyterian Church returns to active duties after a August vacation. While away he learned of Ireland birth of a son. Mrs. Thompson had traveled to Ireland in February with three children. The latest child born July 24 at their home near Naghan after living in Deer for a period as pastor.

Standard Polson F. W. Thompson Presbyterian Church Ireland

Polson Public Schools Set to Open September 13

Polson public schools will begin in all departments on Monday September 13 with vacancies to be filled. Several teachers have resigned or been moved, but officials expect all positions to be filled by opening day.

Polson

Misoula News Highlights Federal Funding Cuts and Local Plans

US official WP. W. Norcross arrived in Missoula to report that federal funds for highway and forest road work will be reduced next year due to Congress funding gaps. Only 13 million is available for road work this year. Local updates include preparations for the Montana state fair, Alpha Delta fraternity remodeling, and a university music department hire from Utah. Forest fire figures show lightning caused four fifths of fires in Western Montana and Northern Idaho as education campaigns reduced blazes.

Missoula Congress WP. W. Norcross United States Washington, D Rhee Forest Service National Forest Norcross Pacific Coast San Eeepee Albuquerque Montana Jesoula Edward Donlan R. (. Hoyt Bradford-Kennedy Company Wadee Duncan United States District Court Alpha Delta Fraternity Gerald Avenue Ork Louise G. Arnoldson The Unity of Utah State University American Conservatories of Music Vinetin College Missouri Utah Northern

Population list includes Ekalaka Montana towns

Washington Aug 3 population figures released by a bureau show Ekalaka Montana with a listed population of 457. The notice catalogs two Montana towns as part of the bureau's current census update.

Washington Montana Eeneus Ekalaka

Population figures by town and year listed

Glasgow 2059 in 1910 1158. Nashua 751. Dodson 365. Malta 1427. Saco 425. Shelby 5875. Glendive 816 in 1910 2428. Baker 1067. Plevna 177.

Glasgow Nashua Dodson Malta Saco Shelby Glendive Baker Plevna

Deer Lodge Court Docket Sets Guilty Pleas and Jury Panel

A short session of Deer Lodge Judicial District Court presided by Judge J J Lynch disposed of cases. FE A Coleman and Joe Rosinger pleaded guilty to manufacturing liquor with Coleman fined 100 dollars and 15 days, Rosinger 100 dollars and 30 days. Frank Brady Claude Mac and John Mac pleaded guilty to second degree burglary with an indeterminate sentence of 6 to 12 months in state prison. A 50 member jury was drawn for Sept 13 to report at 9 30 am, with jurors listed from Deer Lodge and neighboring towns.

Peer Lodge District Court J. J. Lynch Butte George B. Winston Frank Brady Claude Mac John Mac Charles Eliason H. Albee Jr Victor Bales Frank Christofferson Harry C. Davis William Wiherson Joseph Eliasson Webster D. Evans Charles Hahn William Harris Gustav Jublin George Kaiser J. A. McGee Bill Miller J. J. Millar Josef Mulcahy Harry Oliver Eric Pederson William Perkins 7. B. Potter W. R. Pugh George W. Ransom Thomas Rawlins Deer Lodge M. S.r Anderson William Anderson Garrison James F. Belcher Frank Gallagher Thomas Metcalf Edward O'Keefe Finn James H. Bennett George B. Hare Race Track Henry Bignell C. E. Goodwin George H. Hammon C. L. Nelson

Local tourist park aids 3,219 visitors in month

Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Billings tourist park hosted 3,219 persons last month from 748 auto parties. Excluding restaurant and amusement spending, tourists totalled 20,516 dollars in Billings.

Standard Billings

Coal price advances among Falls dealers

Great Falls news reports freight rate increases pushing local coal prices up. Steam coal remains at 4.75 per ton, slack. Sand Coulee coal for domestic use rises from 7.50 to 8.50 per ton. Bear Creek coal remains the highest at 12 per ton, with scarce supply.

Great Falls Bear Creek

Independent Voters League forms in Chinook

Great Falls news reports the formation of an Independent Voters League in Chinook to counter the nonpartisan league in Blaine county. Officers and two women committees are tasked with registering all women voters and canvassing districts for full registration. A second item notes Assiniboine Indians at Chicken Hill hall near Wolf Point forming to pursue 1852 treaty claims through a U.S. Court of Claims attorney.

Great Falls Blaine County Independent Voters’ League Chinook Chicken Hill Hall Wolf Point United States Court of Claims

Police chief cites limited results from speed control drive

Chief Murphy of the Lutte police department says the crackdown on speeders has produced little result despite numerous arrests and fines. He welcomes suggestions to improve efforts against reckless drivers.

Lutte Murphy

Implacable Stand of Premier in MacSwiney Flayed

Paris reaction to Lord Mayor MacSwiney’s death condemns Lloyd George policy as cruel. Paris papers call it assassination by ego and describe Britain as unforgiving to those offering themselves for liberty. Dutch and other European outlets praise MacSwiney’s heroism and Ireland’s enduring memory.

Gage Macswiney Universal Service Paris Lloyd George England Mafin Petit Bieu Nieuwe Courant The Hague al Holland Ireland

Obscene Letter Case Leads to Fines in Federal Court

At the September term opening in Great Falls, Mrs. Ju. A. Bahn pled guilty to sending an obscene letter by mail and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Albert Sattley admitted theft of funds from letters while a postal clerk on the Great Northern route. he refunded the money and was fined 100 dollars. J. A. Tullor pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and was fined 250 dollars plus costs. Orin Moore pleaded not guilty to liquor transport with trial set for Sept 21.

Great Falls Ju. A. Bahn Albert Sattley Great Northern Butte Iavre J. A. Tullor Orin Moore

Arnott Grooms P S Goan of New York in Billings

The Billings wedding of Miss Annabelle Arnott daughter of Mr and Mrs George Arnott and P S Goan son of Mr and Mrs O S Goan of New York City drew many guests from out of town The ceremony at the Congregational church was conducted by Rev Walter H North in his final service here as pastor before moving to Chicago where he will lead Warren Avenue Congregational church.

Standard Billings Annabelle Arnott George Arnott P. S. Goan O. S. Goan New York City Congregational Church Walter H. North Mr. North Chicago Warren Avenue Congregational Church

Reds Sign Billings Man Felix to Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds sign Maynard Felix from Billings after a National League scout saw him in action. Felix, formerly of Roundup and Casper, is to report September 24 to practice in Cincinnati. He played 59 games for Billings with 34 wins and 23 losses, a .596 percentage, with two ties, and is praised as a promising first baseman.

Billings Cincinnati Reds Maynard Felix Felix Cincinnati Casper

Gompers Attacks Nebraska Labor Policy Proposal

President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor denounced Nebraska's proposed state constitution creating an industrial commission to settle disputes between employers and workers. He warned the plan would hamper labor and farming, benefiting a few under the guise of public welfare ahead of the Sept. 21 vote.

Washington Nebraska Gompers American Federation of Labor Coffee Nebraska State Federation of Labor

Coats Gone Denial Faces Pawnbroking Case

Louis Cooper was arraigned before Judge Grimes in the Butte police court on a pawnbroking without a license charge. Lisle Brown testified he lent $2.50 on a $45 overcoat three months ago. Cooper claimed no dealings with Brown and was found guilty with a $10 fine, appeal noted. Al Gates fined for a disturbance, Joe Boyle forfeited bond for speeding.

Louis Cooper Grimes Butte Lisle Brown Cooper Brown al Gates Joe Boyle

Virtues of canned Willie extolled to cut meat cost

Washington today urged Americans to eat more canned beef in a department circular. Canned corned beef costs about a quarter of fresh meat and uses roughly two and a half pounds of raw meat per pound produced. The notice stresses cheapness, savoriness, and nourishment compared with fresh beef.

Universal Service Washington Department of Agriculture W. W. Wheeler War Department

Alleged Slayer of Policeman Identified as Pete Little Plume

Great Falls Sept 3 Held by Flathead county for shooting Sheriff Baney of Lincoln county at Eureka Tuesday the two assailants have been identified as Peter Little Plume and Frank Gilstrap. An informant said the pair had committed prior holdups and linked the crimes to them. Gilstrap was shot and is in a serious condition. Whether they will be returned for trial depends on Lincoln authorities. Little Plume is son of Chief Little Plume.

Great Falls Flathead County Baney Linccoln County Hureka Peter Little Plume Piegan Frank Gilstrap Frank Connolly Little Plume Gilstrap

Blood transfusion and nothing else to save lord mayor

London Sept 2 A prison physician said a blood transfusion might save Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney but nothing else can He has completed the twenty first day of hunger strike and death is expected hourly The crowd outside the jail offers blood yet he remains determined to die unless he is released unconditionally The mind stays clear under the strain and even small shocks could prove fatal

Universal Service London Terence MacSwiney Higson Father Victor

Horoscope for Saturday September 4 1920

The reading predicts strong activity for women in organization and success in large ventures while men may try to impede progress in politics. It warns of global unrest under a looming planetary influence and calls for discretion in public affairs. The piece notes Jewish artistic promise, potential theater gains, and a notable death in theater management signaling change.

Venus Mars McClure

Hutte Hunters Prep for Montana Open Season

Butte hunters oil shooting pieces as season opens Sept. 16 at sunrise for ducks with a Sept. 15 start under federal rules. Montana elk seasons run Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 with varied county limits. deer limit one per season. Duck daily limit is 20. grouse five per day. geese and brant unlimited. pheasants and other birds Sept. 15 to Dec. 1.

Butte Yellowstone Rosebud Custer Richland Dawson Valley Roosevelt Sheridan Gallatin Park Montana Flathead Glacier Lincoln Pondora Teton Beaverhead County Oregon Short Line Railway Gallatin County Missoula County Flathead River Belmont Creek Nine Mile Prairie Swan Lake Powell County Carbon Madison, Park Stillwater Sweet Grass Fergus Mineral Ravalli Wheatland Granite County Hel Gate River Nimrod Lewis and Clark County Dearborn Blackfoot River de Hart

Saldiers Vote Under New Order At Fort Snelling

War Department order allows officers and men to register and cast ballots in November without returning home. About 609 enlisted men and 25 officers at Fort Snelling are affected by the directive issued in Washington.

ST. Paul, Minn War Department Washington Fort Snelling

Gerard Named New Treasurer for Democratic Finance Panel

James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany has accepted the post of chairman of the finance committee of the Democratic National Committee in New York. Senator Harrison announced Gerard will supervise collection of campaign funds during Chairman George White’s absence.

New York James W. Gerard Germany Democratic National Committee Harrison George White Gerard

Incorporations Listed in Fpelena Sept 4 Note

Incorporations include The Metropolitan Petroleum Company of Lewistown with Ernest Cornell A Cornell and others at 750000 dollars. The Anaconda Construction Company of Anaconda with John Van Ostrum L Parmalee and Simon La France at 50000 dollars.

Fpelena Metropolitan Petroleum Company of Lewistown Ernest Cornell, Co A. Cornell Anaconda Construction Company Anaconda John van Ostrum L. Parmalee Simon la France

Packers Invite Bankers to Midwest Livestock Conference

Chicago representatives issued letters to stock raisers bankers and railroad officials inviting them to a September 10 conference to discuss financing expanded livestock production. The signatories include J Ogden Armour Thomas E Wilson and L F Swift with railroad and farm group leaders. They note record hay and corn crops yet farmers struggle to obtain funds to purchase livestock.

Chicago Chicago Packers Middle West Far West Federal Reserve Banks J. Ogden Armour Thomas E. Wilson IL. F. Swift Packers Hale Holden Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad J. C. Underwood Wyoming Stockgrowers’ Association J. M. Wilson Wyoming Woolgrowers’ Association J. M. Howard American Bureau Federation O. G. Smith American Farm Congress

American Association Scores With Toledo and Louisville Wins

Toledo defeats Columbus 4 to 2 while Louisville overpowers Indianapolis 6 to 2 as other games are not scheduled.

Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis

Look Out for Rheumatism As Winter Approaches

This old advertisement promotes S.S.S. as a blood remedy for rheumatism, claiming the disease stems from a blood germ. It urges readers to begin taking S.S.S. and invites a free case history and medical advice from the Chief Medical Adviser at 825 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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LD State Pamien Ledeaux Near Huson Deer Lodge Judicial District Nws Independent Voters League Annabel Arnott P.S. Goan N.Y Coats Pete Little Hutte Hunters J. W. Gerard New Treasurer Pagkero UGE American Association Schilling Tea Schilling & Company San Francisco Philipsburg Pierce Arrow Ole Darl Main Street Hamilton United States Mail Drummond Helmville Ovando W. Park A.a.sheuerman Ma Presents
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