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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1928

Page

1

Fourth of July fund balance reported for Anaconda

Anaconda July Fourth celebration finances show total disbursements 1186.66 and receipts 1261.25, leaving 74.39. With 34.45 carried from prior celebrations the Fourth fund balance stands at 108.84 to start next year.

Anaconda The American Legion Anaconda Post Charles Semmens W. K. Smith Cc. R. Cutis W. L. Beal Frank McKenzie W. K. Quay Soldiers’ Memorial Band Legion S. W. Petritz W. ©. Roney John Mee- Vicars F. D. Kelly George W. Sparrow

Pioneer Skinner 70 Dies Near Box Elder Montana

Robert Corcoran a northern Montana pioneer died Friday at his home near Box Elder. A Fort Assinniboine era teamster for Broadwater McCulloh and company, he homesteaded near Box Elder in 1887 and lived there until death. He is survived by his widow and three children.

Havre Mont Robert Corcoran Montana Box Elder Fort Assinniboine Broadwater, McCulloh and Company

Philipsburg Notes Show Town Visits and Travel

Philipsburg scene features Mrs Buck Cumming and baby back from Glasgow after a month visiting Mr and Mrs L L Lorenz. J H Galligher of Spokane visited daughter Mrs H E Harris hospitalized in Spokane. Mrs G L Atwater and daughter with Mrs George Miltenberg of St Louis return from Pullman and Prosser. Numerous residents travel to Missoula and Butte for studies and fairs. State Treasurer W F Harmon spends hours in town.

Phillipsburg Philipsburg Buck Cumming Baby Glasgow L. L. Lorenz J. H. Galligher Spokane H. E. Harris Dr. Cullen's Hospital J. J Pullman Wash A. A. Rounds Prosser W. W. Atwater Julius Mazza Sheridan Twin Bridges EF. FE. Blumenthal Los Angeles Calif Charles Rading Portland Ore Auto Kading Emil Perey Tom Moore Missoula The State University Robert Perey Butte School of Mines M. Harschfield L. Hauck L. D. Humpherville Herman Hauck Baby Jean Mr. Hauck

Boulder Women Elect Officers At Club Meeting

A Boulder Montana women s club meeting elected officers including Mrs W W Wahl as president and Mrs J B Moore as vice president Mrs J Heltimes secretary and Mrs Alvin Battershell treasurer Delegates to the state convention in Helena on Oct 3 4 5 were chosen Mrs Wahl and Mrs Heltimes. Visitors L Q Skelton of Seattle and Mrs Wilbur McCullough with companions attended from Helena and other local towns. Several members attended the funeral of John Shields in Butte.

Boulder Women’s Club W. W. Wahl J. B. Moore J. Heltimes Alvin Battershell Harry Mikkleson Guss Wallin Battershell A. H. Fiselein Wahl Heltimes Helena L. Q. Skelton Seattle Wilbur McCullough Carey Halford Dan Halford B. F. Barteau Arthur Aspengren Butte John Shields

Anaconda Briefs Noting Local Movements and Visits

John Bosanac visited his brother in Anaconda then left for Gladstone Michigan. John Grant of Butte School of Mines toured Anaconda visiting his parents. Roy Nelson departed for Missoula to enter the State University. Edgar Schmitz left for the University of Wisconsin. Mrs. T J Meloy returned from Seattle after visiting sisters. Mrs. Wood of Portland attended Ida Wright's funeral and stayed several days. D Walker of Elkhorn mine spent Friday with his mother at the Montana hotel. Bud Barnes went to Omaha to enter the university. Madalin Launderville of Deer Lodge visited friends in Anaconda. James McGuire and Frank Gubbins went to Grasshopper Lake for hunting. Marion Johnson left for Bozeman to enter the State College.

John A. Grant Butte School of Mines Anaconda D. ©. Walker The Elkhorn Mine A. M. Walker Montana Hotel

Alder Street Team Beats Third Street Gang 12 to 6

At the lumber yard field the Alder Street football team defeated Third Street by 12 to 6. Standouts for the winners were Vaughn Chore and Captain Daly.

Anaconda Alder Third Street Gang Lumber Yard Field Vaughn Chore Daly

Local Social Roundup From Fishtrap and Wisdom

Social notes from Fishtrap and Wisdom detail visits and guests at ranches and homes. Mr and Mrs R J Perry of Butte hosted at Ted Woodward ranch. Mrs Florence Reed of Wisdom holidayed at Jack Anderson's. Miss Fileen Hayes began teaching at Fishtrap. Russell Anderson recovering from appendicitis. Cecil Fairchild injured a rib moving with the Paddock family.

Fishtrap R. J. Perry Butte Ted Woodward Florence Reed Wisdom Jack Anderson Fileen Hayes Anaconda Walter White al Gosslin Cecil Fairchild Washington Don Francis Daughters of Warren Shaw Norman Vaughn Evelyn Casey Ralston W. M. Clapp Eastern Star Clyde Thompson Tucker Ranch Jim Paddock Matt Christiansen Fred Anderson Russell Anderson Russell

Basin Guests and Trips Highlight Week

William Hax, Basin Montana tunnel president, and Mrs Hax plan a month long New York visit starting Monday. local residents including Colburn and La Kowsky guests at Grey Eagle mine. August Grunert, M M Atwater, Howard Johnson, Tetter, and Montana Parr noted in Basin social and business scenes as travel, mining, or teaching duties.

la Crosse Wis Alvin Berry la Kowsky August Grunert Butte M. M. Atwater Howard Johnson Boulder Basin Tetter Virginia City Comet Montana Parr Carrie Parr State School For the Deaf and Dumb

Ringling Notes Social Visitors and Local Club Meeting

Ringling notes list Mrs. David Blacker and Miss Zetta Blacker of Helena visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foser, Mrs. D. E. McKay and Mrs. Armand Sullivan of White Sulphur Springs as business visitors, Mrs. Ross Higgins departing for Best, and Mrs. Walter Walsh and Mrs. Walter Osterholm touring in from Sixteen. The Woman's Club met Saturday.

Funeral Rites for Mrs. Ida A. Wright Held in Anaconda

Mrs. Ida A. Wright 74 long time Anaconda resident died Friday at her daughter's home and was buried at Hill cemetery after services conducted by Rev Evert Top of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. O A Johnson sang and was organ accompaniment by Mrs. Gonrad Gustafson. Pallbearers included H H Logan August Conrady Phil Daniels John McDonald R J Heasley and W J Wickey. Family attended from Portland.

Ida A. Wright H. E. Cook West Fourth Street Hill Cemetery Evert Top Presbyterian Church C. A. Tuttle Company O. A. Johnson Gonrad Gustafson Anaconda H. H. Logan August Conrady Phil Daniels John McDonald R. J. Heasley W. J. Wickey W. A. Woods Portland

Registration rush boosts registry in Deer Lodge area

Powell go to registry shows record turnout with 3175 total names, up 375 from July primary. Deer Lodge adds over 200 new voters as county clerks report unusually strong interest for the November election.

Deer Lodge Hertz

Dance winds up community fair in Deer Lodge

The first annual Junior Fair and Community Day celebration culminated with a large dance sponsored by the Business and Professional Women. Local citizens and farmers praised the event and plans for a larger fair next year are already under discussion with aims to involve rural youth and expand domestic science and manual training exhibits.

Deer Lodge Montana

Kiwanis Plan Meeting Features Emery District Talks

Deer Lodge Kiwanis will hear Arthur Buchen discuss the Hidden Hand property and the Deer Lodge Superior Mining company at a Monday evening program. The session centers on development plans for Emery district properties and promises one of the club’s most engaging talks.

Kiwanis Plan Deer Lodge Deer Lodge Kiwanis Club Emery Arthur Buchen Deer Lodge Superior Mining Company

Deer Lodge Briefer: Sheriff Delivers Prisoners and Local Visits

Sheriff Reed of Missoula county transported prisoners to the state prison in Deer Lodge and then headed to Butte for business. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Mundinger of Missoula visit. about 20 residents chartered the Butte Deer Lodge automobile stage to hear Governor Al Smith in Helena Monday. Ben Walden of Hall area attends local business matters.

Deer Lodge Reed Missoula County Middleton Butte W. C. Mundinger Missoula Butte-Deer Lodge Helena al Smith Ben Walden Hall

Citizenship Granted to Diverse Applicants in District Court

Samuel Zumpf a Hungarian George Serb a Roumanian and Pauline Fries an Austrian were admitted to citizenship in the district court on Saturday. Duff Pritchett returns from western Montana and buys stock for a Chicago firm. M B Hampton resigns as cashier of the First National Bank to start business in Spokane. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton sell their home to Mr. and Mrs. J L Bair. They have long resided in White Sulphur Springs. Mr. and Mrs. John E Phillips visited from Helena to see Mrs Phillips' mother Martha Johnston.

White Sulphur Springs Samuel Zumpf George Serb Pauline Fries District Court Duff Pritchett Montana Chicago M. B. Hampton First National Bank Spokane Wash Hampton J. L. Bair John E. Phillips Helena Phillips Martha Johnston

Afternoon Meeting Highlights Homemaking Rugs Idea

The gathering featured Mrs. De Long as chair and introduced ideas on the art of homemade rugs. Music provided by Mrs. Stewart Parke complemented the afternoon event.

Funeral held for Daniel M. Conner at Darby community church

Daniel Marion Conner died Monday night and was mourned in a packed Darby Community church funeral led by Rev. W H Mitchell. Born January 6 1887 near Darby he studied in local schools Missoula and the State University and worked in the Missoula forest service before returning to the family homestead. Survived by wife two sons mother sisters and brothers burial at Lone Pine cemetery beside his father with pallbearers CG Ostergren Wallace McCrackin A B Cole Herbert Summers Walter Long and B J Billings.

Hamilton Daniel Marion Conner Darby St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mr. Conner Missoula State University Land Department District Forest Office Old Homestead Bitter Root Valley Queen Marie of Roumania Montana Conner Aaron Conner Ravalli County Daniel Jr Bruce Julia Conner Carl Hoblitt Corvallis Clara Wolfenbarger Louis Gold Creek Far J A. Conner Victor Lone Pine CG. Ostergren Wallace McCrackin A. B. Cole Herbert Summers Walter Long B. J. Billings G. A. Gordon J. ©. Conkry G. H. Shellhamer

Birthday party and bridge events in Ennis and nearby

Mrs H E B Rakeman hosted Betty Louise's fifth birthday with lawn games, sweet peas, and decorated tables. Mrs Edgar Bright held a bridge party at Jack Creek with four tables and prizes. Other notices include Trinity Guild meeting plans for a bazaar and the Madison Valley Womans Club activities.

Ennis H. EB. Rakeman Betty Louise Rakeman Ju. A. Merryfeild James Vanderbeck Virginia City Pauline Lois Hadzor Virginia Jane Jeffers Betty Helen Tuttle Janet Stentz Ann Lawton Louise Call Marilyn Shelton Laura Ellen Raymond Helen Vanderbeck Trinity Guild M. D. Jeffers Will Lawton Guild Jeffers Madison Valley Womans’ Club County Federation Paul Hadzor R. S. Tuttle J. E. Krauss Mmes Fay Jeffers Edgar Bright William Wightman Hubert D. Love James Hayden Jack Creek D. F. Clancy

Social Bridge Dinners Highlight Big Timber Week

Big Timber notes a Wednesday dinner bridge hosted by Mrs. John Hruza and sister at the Hruza home with twenty guests. A Thursday bridge luncheon at Mrs. Shaver’s home featured Lady Lollipop managing cards and scores before Mrs. John Hruza received a prize.

BIG Timber John Hruza Hruza R. E. Shaver R. H. Wiedman

Ice and refrigeration rivals fuel growth of American Ice

Charles Small of the American Ice Company cites rising profits through September as electric and gas refrigeration boost the market. He notes the firm now serves New York Boston Newark Atlantic City Philadelphia and Washington with plans to expand into Georgia Alabama Florida and Tennessee via a possible merger with Atlanta Ice and Coal. He says competition spurs better distribution and nonuser growth while preserving profits for both ice and electric refrigeration sectors.

Charles ©. Small American Ice Company United States New York Boston Newark Atlantic City Philadelphia Washington Small M. Small Mr. Small Georgia Alabama Florida Tennessee Atlanta Ice and Coal Company Atlanta Europe

Money Situation in U S Says Investment Counsel

George C. Cox of New York argues money is not tight but high after a year of artificially cheap funds. Call money averages 7.50 percent now from 3.84 percent. time money 7 percent from 4 percent. commercial paper 50 to 6 percent up from 4 percent. Building activity in 37 eastern states falls about 11 percent August versus July, and 6 percent below August last year.

Henderson United States New York Washington Harold Crary American Air Transport Association of Chicago George C. Cox Mr. Cox Rocky Mountains

Cardwell Welcomes Teachers With Club Program

Under Country club sponsorship Cardwell High School hosts an entertainment and welcome meeting for the coming year drawing a large crowd. The program features songs by the assembly a welcome address by Mrs Susie Hatfield a response by Prof F R Puckett piano solos by Frances Puckett and Alva Tebay plus community singing and a grand march led by W J Rankin and Virginia West. An elaborate lunch follows as residents greet the teaching staff.

Cardwell Country Club Cardwell High School America Assembly Susie Hatfield F. R. Puckett Frances Puckett Alva Tebay W. J. Rankin Virginia Westt

John Douglas Returns Home After Long Hospital Stay

John Douglas is convalescing after a serious auto accident. He was confined in a Butte hospital for over a month and will visit relatives in Portland before returning to work at the Liberty mine.

John Douglas Butte Mr. Douglas Portland Liberty Mine

Mrs Johns and Mr Goff Visit Whitehall on Thursday

Mesdames George L. Johns and Arthur Goff were visitors in Whitehall Thursday evening between trains.

Mesdames George Ll. Johns Arthur Goff Whitehall

Springer Returns Home From Butte To Montana Mines

F. R. Springer resumes duties as manager of the Liberty Montana mines after attending to business matters in Butte.

F. R. Springer Butte Liberty Montana Mines

Prize Giveaways at Social Event Highlight Gentlemen and Ladies

Mrs. G A Loasby received a low score prize and was cheered with taffy kisses while Mrs F G Weeks won a guest prize. The event honored skillful playing and shared light refreshments among attendees.

Welsh League plans Owen bust for Geneva loan to ILO

The Welsh League of Nations raises funds to sculpt a bust of social reformer Robert Owen. The piece will be presented to the International Labour Office at Geneva.

Welsh League of Nations Robert Owen International Labor Office Geneva

Social notes from Harlowton and surrounding area

Miss Margaret McGuire returned from a Pacific coast trip. Olaf Haugan and family shopped in Harlowton. Mrs. L. W. Clark hosted her bridge club with high score won by Charles Barber and consolation by A. E. Hoopes. Several residents made motor trips to Spokane Great Falls and Port land with visits to Helena Judith Gap TwoDot and other points.

Harlowton Margaret McGuire Pacific Coast Olaf Haugan Martinsdale L. W. Clark Bridge Club Charles Barber A. E. Hoopes Judith Gap Helen Thomson Portland Oregon P. J. Leahy Great Falls N. O. Husband Hensel N. D Paul Haines Twodot N. R. Nodsen G. D. Martin Genevieve Martin

Beaverhead Fair to Feature Elaborate Fireworks Display

Dillon set to host the Beaverhead county fair October 5 with a large pyrotechnics show led by Lambert Eliel. The Hitt Company of Seattle supplied 294 night pieces, including 108 rockets and 96 other exhibits, designed to keep action going every minute. A daylight display is planned for the final afternoon of the fair.

Dillon Beaverhead County Fair Lambert Eliel Eliel Hitt Company of Seattle

Rodeo Draws Large Crowd in Dillon

Dillon residents traveled to Jackson for a rodeo under Hank Warren and Monte Burdick. Spectators saw unruly horses and other wild west events, with organizers noting the rodeo may be the last of the year in this area.

Dillon Jackson Hank Warren Monte Burdick

Landing Fields Tested in Dillon for Air Communication

Dillon aviator Fred Woodside surveys and tests landing fields on large ranches to ensure emergency landings across the county. He plans to be prepared to land in nearly any district once the survey is done.

Dillon Fred Woodside Mr. Woodside

Dillon Social Roundup Lists Visiting Notables

Mr and Mrs Richard Evans and son from San Diego stay with Mrs T Lee McCracken. Lima editors Maxine Polk and Stella Larson visit Dillon from Lima. S M McKnight handles business in Dillon. Col Alf Decker of Armstead visits with friends. B N Sharpe from Melrose visits Dillon. Mrs Monte Mathews returns from Missoula with son Barry. Miss Helen McLean visits from Twin Bridges where she teaches. Mrs James Mansfield visits from Horse Prairie. Ralph OLeary of Butte calls on Dillon friends. Miss Theresa LaRock visits from Three Forks where she teaches. Sheriff Orr and Deputy Wampler perform duties in the Big Hole basin. H Luck of Sheridan visits Dillon. Mr and Mrs John H Sheser of Grant spend the weekend with Dillon friends.

Richard Evans and Son San Diego Calif Evans T. Lee McCracken Maxine Polk Lima Ledger Stella Larson Dillon Lima S. M. McKnight Col Alf Decker Armstead B. N. Sharpe Melrose Monte Mathews Big Hole Basin H. Luck of Sheridan John H. Sheser Grant

Manhattan Notes Highlight Local Visits Across States

R P Willard of Dillon visits in Manhattan at H W Turner home on South Fourth. Albert Whitney and family with Mrs Whitney visit Charles Whitney in Boulder. Mrs Shirer returns from visit with Mrs Feeley in Easton. Keith Burk and daughter Allyne arrive from Waukegan to stay with Mr and Mrs Gover. Burk attends railroad convention on the coast and plans further visits in Manhattan.

Manhattan R. P. Willard Dillon H. W. Turner South Fourth Street Albert Whitney Whitney C. F. Williams Pomeroy Ohio Boulder Charles Whitney Charles Shirer Walter Feeley Easton Feeley Keith Burk Allene Waukegan Ill Burk William Gover Pacific Coast Illinois Reba Gover

Manhattan Socials and Local Births Reported

Mrs I W Cheats and daughter Margaret with Ruth and Grace Davis of Bozeman visited Manhattan on Tuesday at the Gayle home on South Third Street. A son named George Edward was born Sept 19 at Bozeman Deaconess hospital to Mr and Mrs E L Hays of Manhattan. The Hays were formerly Miss Alnora Taylor. McFarland and children of Butte arrived early in the week and will reside in Manhattan as McFarland takes a mechanic job with George Postma on East Main. Eastern Star held a regular meeting in the Masonic hall with a social hour and refreshments by O H Campbell and Mr and Mrs H W Turner. An auxiliary meeting of the Eastern Star followed in the lodge rooms.

Manhattan I. W. Cheats Margaret Ruth Grace Davis Bozeman C. L. Gayle South Third Street E. L. Hays Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Hays Alnora Taylor Auxiliary of the Eastern Star Chapter

London Girls Win Big At French Casino Baccarat

Two London girls started with 29 dollars and achieved ten straight wins before a loss, winning over 5000 dollars at the Casino at Le Touquet in France.

London le Toquet France

Butte Death Notices Report Local Obituaries

Philip Figuren remains at Sherman & Reed funeral home with funeral details to be announced later. Bertoglio 69 died yesterday at 19 Harrison Street Meaderville with remains at Sherman & Reed and funeral time not yet set. Eddie Taylor 29 of 17 West Broadway died yesterday and funeral details to be announced.

Bertoglio—Butt R. Bertoglio Harrison Street Meaderville Sherman & Reed Funeral Home Taylor—Rouglin Eddie Taylor H. & B. Block West Broadway Gauthier William Gauthier Dillon Mont

Sherman & Reed Funeral Service Offerings

One feature of the complete service is use of the funeral chapel with family rooms and a music room at no extra charge. Lady Assistant for Ladies and Children is available. Phone numbers 57 and 58-Phone 57 of 658.

Death Notice Patrick J Keegan 26 Butte

Patrick Joseph Keegan aged 26 died Sunday noon at the family residence 525 East Mercury. Survived by mother Mrs Nellie Conran and brother Thomas Conran, with another brother Con Keegan en route from Detroit to Butte. Remains at Gosselin Harkins parlors. Funeral details to follow. Gosselin Harkins Funeral Directors.

Keegan Patrick Joseph Keegan East Mercury Nellie Conran Thomas Conran Con Keegan Detroit Mich Butte Gosselin & Harkins

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