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The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

Page

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Eagles of Anaconda plan to initiate over 100 members

Anaconda lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles expects to initiate more than 100 new members at the next meeting on Wednesday in Anaconda. A large Butte delegation will attend as two teams led by Joe Matelich and Elmer Spencer competed in a month long drive. The losing team must banquet the winners, and a formal program with music and dancing is planned. New officers for the year include Harry Hartz as president and Donald McLeod as vice president.

Anaconda Lhich Anaconda Lodge Order of Eagles Butte Joe Matelich Elmer Spencer David Beattie Harry Hartz Donald McLeod E. Brown J. L. O'Rourke Moxey Siegel Abbey Riviere Montana Giard Madden

Banquet Program Sets Tone for Foresters Convention

Anaconda May 12 Special The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters banquet opens tonight at 7 at A O H hall with Rev Fred Tracy as toastmaster. Program includes musical acts, remarks by Mayor McCarvel and officials, and a Star Spangled Banner performance. Voting delegates for today’s business sessions list eight representatives from Missoula Anaconda Lewistown Great Falls Miles City Butte Bozeman and St Pauls. Convention opens at St Peter’s church with high mass at 10 this morning conducted by Rev F Tracy with special choir music.

Anaconda Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters A. O. H. Hall Fred Tracy Mount Angela Court Rose D. Rittman Minneapolis Charles Gutcheck Caroline Gutlchack Thomas Ferguson Thomas McCarvel Walter Tuchscherer Cecilia Zugel Mary Johnston John Ferguson Mary Tidd St. Paul’s Court Lucille Scallon Mary Petelin Mary Laslovich Agnes Driscoll Alice Shea Nellie Thompson St.Peter’s High School J Rather Tracy Anna Sladich Knights of Columbus Third and Cherry Streets Mabel C. Gormely Missoula Mary O’leary Mary Johnson Lewistown Emelia Martin Great Falls Minnie Shine Miles City Irene Burns Butte Lila Kopp Bozeman St. Peter’s Church Father F. Tracy

Disturbance Charge Shocks Anaconda Street Fight

D R Briggs proprietor of Day and Night Taxi and Clayton Hoffine Union Taxi driver were arrested Saturday by Officer Percin on disturbance charges. They posted bonds of $15 each and await a police court trial after a fist fight in the 100 block of Main Street.

Anaconda D. R. Briggs Day Clayton Hoffine Union Taxmpany Percin Main Street

Hospital week plans gain momentum in Hamilton

Plans for Hospital week progress as events near. Mrs Wallace McCracken presides. A hospital tea at the nurse's rooms attracts many. An Odd Fellows hall card party Wednesday night features hospital auxiliary hostesses and luncheon. The Woodside dance May 20 closes activities with committees at work. Backhus the pianist travels with his own piano and stool.

Hamilton Wallace McCracken C. M. Crutchfield G. W. Leichner J M. Self Odd Fellows’ Hall Woodside

Anaconda Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travelers

John O Keeffe spent last evening visiting friends in Butte. Gilbert Holmberg and Arthur Swanson visited with friends in Butte today. Mrs C Carlson Miss Minnie Carlson and Herbert Carlson visited in Butte Saturday. John McCarren of Bozeman spent the weekend visiting with friends and relatives in Anaconda. Visitors at the Montana hotel include Mr and Mrs H H Smain of Helena Miss Margaret Leahy of Helena W J Shine of Miles City C W Jolly of Seattle and Mrs William Beaumont of Deer Lodge. Miss Georgia Kelly returned to Deer Lodge after visiting friends. Eugene Mahoney left for Dubuque Iowa to spend the summer with grandmother Mrs Margaret Mahoney. Stanley Williams a student at the State School of Mines spent the weekend in Missoula. Mrs William Coleman of Deer Lodge spent the weekend as house guest at the J H Cole home on West Fourth Street.

John McCarren Bozeman Anaconda Mr. McCarren Montana State College Montana Hotel H. H. Smain Helena Margaret Leahy W. J. Shine Miles City C. W. Jolly Seattle William Beaumont Deer Lodge Georgia Kelly Eugene Mahoney Margaret Mahoney Dubuque, Iowa Stanley Williams State School of Mines Missoula William Coleman J. H. Cole West Fourth Street

Anderson Services Held in Anaconda

Funeral services for Charles Anderson a popular Anaconda resident were held at 3 p.m. at the C. A. Tuttle company chapel officiated by Rev J B Lonnquist of the Swedish Lutheran church. Mrs Conrad Gustafson sang Saved by Grace and Sometime We’ll Understand with Miss Anna Clucas on the organ. The body will be sent tomorrow to Ironwood Michigan for interment. Minnie Gray a niece of Chamberlain South Dakota will accompany the remains. Many friends attended the services yesterday and floral offerings showed respect.

Anaconda Charles Anderson C. A. Tuttle Company J. B. Lonnquist Swedish Lutheran Church Conrad Gustafson Grace Anna Clucas Ironwood Mich Minnie Gray Chamberlain 5. D

Alleged Shooting Sparks Arrests at East Front Street Cabin

Police report a late night shooting after a party at a cabin behind 204 East Front Street. Mr J Harper Mrs J Harper and Jerry Harding, all described as negroes, are jailed on disturbance charges with $50 bonds. Officers Percin and Connally seized a pistol found in Harper’s possession. Harding says Harper fired a shot. no further statements given.

Anaconda East Front Street J. Harper Jerry Harding Percin Connally Harper Harding

Official Visit By Deputy Grand Master At Hiram Lodge

D. J. Muir deputy grand master of the Masonic lodge made an official visit to Hiram Lodge No. 52 Forsyth on Wednesday. Two candidates received third degree initiation in both afternoon and evening sessions. A 6:30 banquet was served in the lodge room to about 85 members and visitors, hosted by Eastern Star members. Past masters listed include D. J. Muir A C Wilson Walter B. Dean Chas J Johnson Harry M. Thompson and others. 110 Masons attended the evening session from Forsyth and nearby towns.

A. C. Wilson Walter B. Dean Chas. J. Johnson Harry M. Thompson Charles B. Hopkins J. Marshall Anton L. Johnson Clyde Ef, Nelson Paul Sax Ralph D. Mercer A. R. Thurston L. B. Paine Masons Colestrip Lee Ingomar Vananda Rosebud Hysham

Health Day Program Showcases Clubs Activities

Hamilton Woman's club hosts a Health Day on Tuesday afternoon with a Mother Goose pageant by Washington school children directed by Estelle Carpenter and Jeanette Johnson. Dr. H D Browning speaks on health topics and a book shower supports Hamilton hospital library.

Honolulu Cash Transfer Slows Hawaiian Real Estate Market

A move of 10 million dollars in cash from Honolulu to New York to exploit a high call rate is reported to be significantly dampening real estate activity in Honolulu, with developers noting scarce lending and paused deals as funds shift offshore.

Honolulu New York Hawaiian

War on old license plates tightens in Montana

Anacona sheriff and city police crack down on cars with 1928 plates. About 200 cars were tagged in early enforcement. Foreign licenses face a 90 day leeway before Montana permits are required. after 90 days drivers must obtain state licenses. County permits offices will open in county seats after five days for foreign car owners.

Anaconda C. W. Smith Tom Cullen Warden Middleton Deer Lodge Montana Michaud

Cars Collide On Anaconda Highway

Police report details a two-vehicle crash on the Butte Anaconda highway near Crystal Springs yesterday morning. The Jewett sedan was driven by W. E. Kinney of East Sixth Street Anaconda, who says he was sideswiped by a Willys-Knight owned by W. Fitz Henry of West Quartz Street.

Anaconda Jewett and Willys-Knight Butte Anaconda Highway Jewett W. E. Kinney East Sixth Street Kinney Willys-Knight W. Fitz Henry West Quartz Street Crystal Springs

Steer-Fattening Club Formed by Billings 4-H Boys

Nine 4-H club boys from the Billings area organized a steer fattening club on May 4. They selected yearling Herefords for a test to fatten for display at the Midland Empire fair in Billings next September and the winter livestock show in January. Col Clyde Moore will lead the effort. members include Ray Kinghorn Harold Graeful Dick Yost Robert Yost Ennis Allison Paul Mulendyke Eugene Bacon Fred Stuart and Sammy Wright.

Bozeman Billings Louis Vinke Livestock Department Montana Experiment Station Clyde Moore Ray Kinghorn Harold Graeful Shepherd Dick Yost Robert Yost Ennis Allison Paul Mulendyk Eugene Bacon Fred Stuart Sammy Wright Laurel

Forsyth Lions Club Observes Music Week

The Forsyth Lions Club marked national music week at a regular meeting with an instrumental and vocal program directed by Mrs. T. W. Carolan. Selections included piano solos by Elva Anderson and Beulah Christoph, vocal numbers by Mrs. Ernest Woolston, and others with guests D. J. Muir and members of the club performing.

Forsyth Forsyth Lions Club T. W. Carolan County Music Week Lions Club Elva Anderson Ernest Woolston Beulah Christoph Mary Alice Nelson Doris Jean Degnan Sonny Boy H.S. Degnan D. J. Muir State Board of Equalization

Anti-Scandal Club Forms Under Warwickshire Vicar

In Nu Neaton England Rev Frank Melville vicar of Exhallfounds the Anti-Scandal club to purge gossip from the subconscious. Members take an oath to speak well of others or to remain silent. Applicants undergo probation to test resolve to follow the rule.

NU Neaton England Frank Melville Exhall Warwickshire Melville

Music Festival Crowded as Whitefish School Show Excels

Whitefish May 12. The new high school gym, built for 900, hosted a musical festival directed by Miss Tangren with 500 children participating. The 150 strong chorus, fairy imagery, and Egyptian ballet from Mrs Fanslow’s class drew standing applause.

Whitefish Miss Tangren

Indian school to open at United States range station

Final details for the Government Indian school at the United States range livestock station Fort Keigh are announced. The school will open Sept 1 with 12 students arriving July 1 from reservations in Montana Wyoming Utah and the Dakotas. Instructors will teach livestock work alongside other subjects to prepare students to aid their people later.

Miles City Government United States Range Livestock Station Fort Keigh J. R. Quesenberry Montana Wyoming Utah North South Dakota Haskell Bureau of Indian Ffairs

Livingston Handicraft Exhibit Highlights Over 150 Years

A Livingston display showcases home art evolution from heirloom pieces to modern crafts. Olga Ross Hannon discussed arts and crafts from a 10 month Orient tour while quilts aged to 1734 reveal early craftsmanship. Twenty two quilts include a Kentucky made piece by Elizabeth Tabor, great great grandmother of B H Asher. another quilt is about a century old.

Livingston Arts and Crafts Department Livingston Woman's Club The Elks’ Temple D. C. Montgomerie T. F. Lowry E. A. Wilson G. Gjerde Olga Ross Hannon Applied Arts State College Bozeman Elizabeth Tabor Kentucky B. H. Asher

Old-Time Montana Man Dies at Valley Home

Charles G. Osborne 73 an old-time Helena civil engineer who moved to Bitter Root to farm five years ago died Friday at his Willow Creek home east of Corvallis. He is survived by a widow a son G L Osborne of Dillon and two daughters Mrs Clarence Crane Hamilton and Mrs Pearl Back Corvallis. Body sent from Hamilton to Helena for burial.

Hamilton Charles G. Osborne Montana Willow Creek Corvallis Helena Osborne G. L. Osborne Dillon Clarence Crane Pearl Back

TODAY S CROSS WORD PUZZLE AND CLUES LIST

Crossword puzzle clues include numerous numbered items from 10 to 67 with hints on cuddle iron projectiles Greek poet wife of Menelaus and many more. The list mixes across syllables down names places and common phrases indicating a dense vintage puzzle page.

Dairy cow asset drives big Montana dairy gains

Montana farmers increasingly rely on dairy cows as key assets. J. Q. Tretsven notes creamery butter output rose from 3,000,000 pounds in 1914 to 16,000,000 in 1928, with over 1,000,000 pounds of butter fat shipped in 1928. The Rowan herd of C. H. Gordon tops association averages at 488 pounds butterfat per cow, signaling strong profitability and improved dairy management statewide.

Bozeman Montana J. Q. Tretsven Montana State College Tretsven C. H. Gordon Rowan Montana Dairy Herd Improvement Association Gordon

Experiments with Sugar Beets Bulletin Published

The Montana experiment station at Montana State college releases a bulletin on sugar beet experiments since 1910 at Huntley Branch. Direct manure applications boosted yields over 30 percent, with rotations including alfalfa potatoes or oats improving results. Copies are free from the station or local agents. Elizabeth Stout named librarian at Montana State college succeeding Elizabeth Forrest in Sept.

Bozeman Montana Experiment Station Montana State College Huntley Bulletin

Presbyterian Aid society meets at Parker home in Hamilton

The Presbyterian Aid society gathered at the home of Mrs. R. R. Parker west of town with Mrs. F. H. Parker and Miss Bessie Carpent er as hostesses. About 20 women attended the Thursday session presided by Mrs. H. T. Stanton. A bridge luncheon was held at the home of Mrs. W. T. Stubbs in Darby last Monday attended by several Hamilton residents.

Hamilton Presbyterian Aid Society R. R. Parker F. H. Parker Bessie Carpenter Parker H. T. Stanton Fred T. Parker J. M. Self Verne Black Charles McRae W. T. Stubbs Darby H. D. Browning West Main Street Lhe Club W. A. Dilley Pine Grove Bridge G. A. Gordon H. D. Browing Herbert Hayward R. A. O’hara E. K. Stewart E. R. Hammond Dilley J. D. Taylor C. E. Johnston St. Paul’s Guild Taylor South F1th Street Guild Honolulu Hortense Riendéau Tacoma Wash C. A. Smithey W. W. McCrackin Long Beach Cal J. Brice Haradan John J. Fitzgibbon

Health nurse to serve Park county districts in September

A Park County Federation of Women’s Clubs committee announced the arrival of a health nurse to serve rural schools in Park Wheatland and Judith Basin counties. County commissioners approved 300 for expenses to be funded from Christmas tuberculosis seal sales, with rotation trips and six weeks in Wheatland, three in Judith Basin, and three in Park. A full-time city schools nurse is planned later.

Livingston Park County Federation of Woman's Clubs Park County Wheatland Judith Basin Park Park Counties

From Newsboy to Airplane Manufacturer Gates Story

Detroit born Ivan R Gates rose from selling newspapers to become an early aviation pioneer. He piloted in 1911, organized the Gates flying circus that toured Canada and Mexico, helped form the Gates Day Aircraft Corp in Paterson New Jersey, and now runs Gates Aircraft Corp and Flying Service Inc.

Detroit INS Ivan R. Gates Horatio Alger Jr Gates New York United States Gates Flying Circus Canada Mexico Gates-Day Aircraft Corporation Paterson N. J Gates Aircraft Corporation Flying Service, Inc

Man Keeps Savings in Flashlight After Bank Fear

In South Bend Indiana an elderly man named Joseph Wawrzynczsk kept his $2,200 savings in a flashlight, using the space where a battery sits. The flashlight vanished with the money, leaving the man who slept with trousers on his person to guard against theft. Police were notified after the loss was discovered.

South Bend Ind Joseph Wawrzynczsk

Japan invites poet to lecture on art

Laurencé Binyon the eminent art authority will tour Japan in autumn under Tokyo Imperial University auspices. He is to arrive in October and stay two to three months to deliver lectures on art and literature. Robert Lockhart Hobson of the British Museum may accompany him.

Tokyo Laurencé Binyon Japan Tokyo Imperial University Robert Lockhart Hobson British Museum Binyon

French Navy Unveils Fastest War Vessel Guepard

Brest France The Guepard destroyer claims the world’s fastest war vessel title after steaming trials reaching 38% knots. Displacing 2690 tons with 70000 horsepower engines, the ship is the first in a new destroyer class and is currently in Everett Washington. In Montana the Girl Scout convention was held with Mrs James M Self Mrs George Anderson Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp and Miss Nora Evans attending.

Brest France Guepard

Butte Death Notices Highlights Local Obituaries

Margaret McCormick of 2000 Yale Avenue lies in Daly-Shea Mortuary. she leaves four sons and two daughters. Irene French, beloved wife of J. J. French, dies in city. remains at Daly-Shea. funeral arrangements to follow. Hutchinson, 42, Scotland native and Canadian war veteran, at Daly-Shea. funeral notice later. Joseph Johnston's remains at Daly-Shea. sister and brother-in-law to travel from Annapolis, Md for arrangements.

McCormick Margaret McCormick Yale Avenue Daly-Shea Mortuary Irene French J. J. French Paumie Black Johnston Joseph Johnston Daly-Shea Annapolis

Daly Shea Co Mortuary Home Listing

Daly Shea Co Mortuary Home at 161 South Idaho lists services and contact number 858 for family arrangements and funeral needs.

Mortuary South Idaho

Death Notices for Sakalis and Sandstrom Infant

Sakalis George Sakalis aged 35 of Jefferson Island died yesterday. Body at White's parlors. Funeral announcement later. Sandstrom Clifford Lee infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Sandstrom of 1122 Talbot avenue died yesterday. Body at White's parlors. Funeral announcement will be made.

Card of Thanks for Kind Acts and Sympathy

The Baker families express heartfelt thanks for kindness during illness and sincere sympathy at the death and funeral of their father and brother. Special mention to Enterprise lodge No. 40 I O O F and those who sent floral tributes. Signed Adolph Baker and family Frank Baker and family Victor Ario and family.

Enterprise Lodge No. 40

Sam R. White Funeral Directors and Embalmers

Sam R. White Funeral Directors and Embalmers advertises services from 129 South Main with phone 311 offering funeral arrangements embalmment and related support in the local community.

South Main Gosselin & Harkins Funeral Directors and Embalmers Res

Funeral arrangements for Etienne Wilhelm

The remains of Etienne Wilhelm will be removed Monday to the family residence in Philipsburg. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 30 am at St Phillip's church with a requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Burial follows in Philipsburg cemetery.

Wilhelm Etienne Wilhelm Philipsburg St. Phillip’s Church

Gateway Mortuaries Listing Notice

Funeral home directory snippet shows Gateway Mortuaries, Inc at 807-9 West Park St with phone listing and names PATER and NER M. Mer.

Gateway Mortuaries, Inc Pater West Park St

Deaths and funeral notices

Lane remains sent to Three Forks home for Thomas F. Lane with funeral at Holy Family church Tuesday mass at 10. Interment in Three Forks cemetery. Duncan aged 52 of Virginia City, remains at Sherman & Reed Funeral Home with funeral time and place to be announced. Parra 39 of 359 East Broadway, remains at Sherman & Reed Funeral Home with funeral time and place to be announced.

Alex Parra East Broadway Sherman & Reed Funeral Home

Funeral chapel features offered by SHERMAN AND REED

One of the many features of our complete service is the use of our funeral chapel with family rooms and a music room at no extra charge. Lady Assistant for Ladies and Children available. Phone 57 or 58.

Remains of Unknown Man Found at Richards Parlors

The remains of an unidentified man about 65 years old are held at the Richards parlors.

Richards

Thanks to friends and fraternal brothers for support at funeral

A heartfelt thanks to kind friends and fraternal brothers of the late Nivisa N. Skocaich for aid during illness and many expressions of sympathy at the funeral. Special mention to the American Legion members and officers of other lodges. SERB-JUGOSLAV UNITY No. 9, T. Pavlovich, Pres.

Nivisa N. Skocaich American Legion T. Pavlovich Pres

Death Notice Catherine White 74

The remains of the late Mrs. Catherine White age 74 who died in this city yesterday morning are at the residence 651 South Main street. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at a time to be announced later.

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Anaconda Department EAGLE Nolt Anaconda Aerie Program of Women Catholic Foresters State Convention Backhus John O’keefe Gilbert Holmberg Arthur Swanson Mrs. C. Carlson Miss Minnie Carlson Herbert Carlson Anderson Sheriff's Office Anaconda Highway Whitefish Children Manies Valley Menelaus Judes Plur Peru Gan Ier Ee Uefe Elalele Rie Alclejreir Alvie Gololi Airie Zmag Wwe Alvin Aim Plain Linis Zavialnis Elizabeth Stout Spokane Alfred Atkinson Miss Stout Lewis and Clark High School Elizabeth Forrest Miss Forrest Park County Federation of Woman’s Clubs Columbia Floral Co West Broadway Columbia Gardens Daly Shea CO Adolph Baker Frank Baker Victor Ario Sam R. White Ner, M Sherman & Reed Pioneer Undertakers Joseph Richards, Inc S. Montana Larry Duggan Mars East Park
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