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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1924
Page
7
Christmas celebrations led to arrests by Anaconda officers. Justice Silha imposed $25 fines on Jay Domitrovich and four others, with Domitrovich also receiving a 15 day jail term. Ruth Lapu na and Anton John forfeited $10 bonds for drunkenness no-shows.
In a rapid curling game at the rink last night, Halloran led his team to a resounding 111 to 9 victory over Kidd. The lineup featured Meyers Ellison Suitor Kidd skip 9 Kelly Spencer Haddick Halloran skip 11.
Knight of Columbus hosts a Christmas tree event for children on Saturday December 27 from 2 to 4 PM. Children must be accompanied or bring a note signed by a parent or guardian. Committee notes.
Michael Francis Leahy 62 native of Wales and longtime Anaconda resident died at St. Ann's hospital from pneumonia contracted a week earlier. He worked at the smelter arsenic plant and is survived by his widow Margaret and daughter Helen 11. A brother Daniel in Alaska and sister Mrs Peter McDonald also survive. Funeral from 516 Maple Street at 9:30 Monday with a 10 o'clock Mass at St Pauls Church. body to be moved from P J Finnegan chapel this afternoon at 2:30.
Sheridan club meets tonight and a Scandinavian dance is planned at Odd Fellows hall at 8 o clock. New watch line advertised. many residents visiting relatives. Christmas visits noted for Harvey Farrar Bauer and others. taxi service and radiator shop advertise. Community notices include dances, sales, church services, and a New Year Eve ball notice.
The Anaconda post office faced one of its heaviest late holiday mail days as storms delayed trains and held up Christmas parcels. Clerks and carriers worked long hours to clear the backlog, with two trucks used to dispatch parcels and hopes to finish by tonight.
Charlies Wiberg, a former Anaconda resident who moved to Idaho in 1904, died near Roberts Idaho. He farmed there until his death and leaves five daughters, four sons, and two sisters Mrs S J Johnson of Anaconda and Mrs Edward Newman of Dempsey. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Newman will attend the funeral.
Anaconda faced a brief warm spell followed by a cold snap as a north wind swept through. Temperatures dropped from a high near 36 in the afternoon to 12 above by evening, with a forecast of near zero conditions likely.
Anaconda Elks lodge invites all members and their wives to a New Year's Eve dancing party next Wednesday. This marks the third dance of the season and promises a gala affair for Elks and companions.
Thomas Kadey, long-time resident of Anaconda, had his left eye removed yesterday at St. Ann's hospital. He had been blind in that eye for twenty years and had deteriorating trouble prompting the operation.
Tescher Juniors dominated Kussex winning three straight in the league contest. Ooley and McDonald led with 211 in a single game and 568 for the series. In a separate three team meet, B Juniors topped Orioles and Hunthausen Juniors as R Swanson rolled 185 high game and 510 for three games.
Anaconda Knights of Columbus will host its annual Christmas party for members' children this afternoon from 2 to 4 at the clubhouse. A decorated tree, goodies, and gifts will be handed out to the youngsters. Children attending unaccompanied by a parent must bring signed notes from their fathers or mothers.
In Deer Lodge Peer joret December 24 many friends gathered at the family home on Pare Recond street for the funeral of Mrs Susana Schurtz with Rev W M Jordan of Butte officiating a quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages. Interment was at Hill Crest cemetery.
A new area of above normal pressure has spread across the provinces and pushes east and southeast along the Rockies and plains with severe cold. Snow accompanies the shift with tonight’s snow in British Columbia and the Northern Rocky Mountains while the plateau remains strong dictating cold between the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges. Cloudiness increases over North Pacific regions and light rain falls on the Washington coast.
Airplane routes in Australia now cover a total of 2209 miles, extending travel distances and network reach across major hubs. The update reflects expanded service coverage and potential changes in schedules and connections for travelers and carriers.
Thieves entered Patrick McCarren's cabin behind 609 Spruce Street while he worked at the brick yard and stole about 5 dollars in cash. Footprints smaller than a man's were found, suggesting youths. This marks the third break-in at the same cabin in recent months.
Knight of Columbus announces annual Christ event on December 27 from 2 to 4 PM. Children must be accompanied. unaccompanied minors may not attend. Note signed by the entertainment committee.
Coroner James E. Phillips reports 78 year old Robert M. Ellis died from exposure in his Wisdom cabin after firewood ran out. His body, discovered Dec 24, was transported from the Big Hole basin to Dillon for burial arrangements with no relatives located at this time.
A large crowd attended the Dillon Christmas dance at the city hall last night. Music provided by an orchestra including Anson Baxter Ralph Cushing Baward Pegram Lee Stone and Hagel Baxter kept revelers dancing into the late hours.
Dillon officials plan to clean and repair unclean sidewalks after residents ignored the ordinance requiring clear paths. Chief Nelson warned owners the city will act and assess charges if walks remain blocked after a recent snow fall worsened conditions.
Dillon residents and visitors share Christmas as Frank Bramme attends relatives in Dillon from Butte with his parents H H Brammeman and Mrs J F Gelhaus. Hugh Nelson and Mrs H B Dele visit from Butte. Miss Mary Gelhaus plans tonsil surgery in Butte. Homer V Faust and B W Smith attend to affairs. Mrs Mare von sethiahid to Blackfoot Idaho for days with relatives.
Elen Reighard of South In reports relief after using Foley Pills described as a gentle stimulant that flushes kidneys and removes poisonous waste. The ad claims increased kidney activity and urges readers to try a bottle sold everywhere.
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