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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
9
Three young men brought before Judge Daniels on a vagrancy charge were dismissed as their wood theft was their first offense. The court warned that repeat offenses risking undesirables status would bring harsher treatment and arrest for those found without visible means of support and suspected of crime. Chief noted enforcement criteria.
O'Brien says the police force is understaffed and cannot arrest every criminal. Officers aim to keep the city free of undesirables. Daily reports describe house breakings with cabins as common targets. Frank Lindrum, at 418 Cedar Street rear, reports a cabin ransacking where jewelry remained undisturbed, suggesting thieves searched for money.
The Rotary club luncheon featured vocal solos by Mrs. John Sugrue Frank Provost and Walter Tuchscherer with encores. Father Schulte gave a long address on The Significance of Christmas contrasting Christianity with ancient pagan civilizations. Provost closed with a brilliant cornet solo and the entertainment committee announced joint planning with the Butte club for Galen sanitarium. Next week the educational committee will lead the program.
Imperial presents Tarnished Reputations featuring Dolores Cassinelli for two days starting today. The drama, directed by Mrs Alice Blache, follows a young woman challenging social stigma after slander.
Capt. J. A. McDonald said the Anaconda day nursery under Salvation Army supervision is not a money making venture. The 5 cent daily charge covers only part of costs for rent, utilities, and upkeep, with lodges and organizations donating to support the facility. There is no employment agent link and no charge for matching a woman to day work.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Mahan were held yesterday at the Tuttle undertaking rooms at 2 30 PM. Rev. E S Williamson officiated. Duets "Going Down the Valley" and "Shall We Meet" were sung by Mrs. Arthur Gail and K E Williamson, with organ accompaniment by Mrs. Roy Slosson. Williamson sang "What Shall I Do Without Jesus" solo. Pallbearers were Thomas Stracken George P Wellcome Winnie Crow C W Sparrow Ben Crosswhite and W W Harper.
Funeral services for Miss Margaret Wallace were held at her home then at St. Peter's church where a requiem high mass was sung. The Yeomen's lodge menbers attended in a body. Pallbearers included Steve Smallock Andrew Janasko John Harrington Earl Sullivan Mike Callan and John Karras. Interment followed at Mount Carmel cemetery.
Billings Montana December 21. Stephen and James Bobbit two brothers face five to ten year state prison terms after confessing to the December 9 Calloway jewelry store robbery in Laurel. Arrested at Lincoln Nebraska they sold two rings worth 400 to 450 dollars for 35 each. They hoped to return to Osceola Missouri with plenty of money. They are in county jail before Deer Lodge transfer.
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