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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
7
In Anaconda on New Year’s Day a frail mother with five children aged five months to six years faced freezing digs with empty fuel and bare cupboards. A friend delivering greetings found the family destitute after the father left to seek work. coal, food, and clothing were quickly supplied and county officials notified for ongoing care.
Gunnar Bohman the Swedish actor and baritone will appear tomorrow night in Anaconda under the Vasa Order. He will sing Swedish and Norwegian songs, recite Bellman lyrics, play the lute, and read famous works. The event at Austrian hall starts at an evening hour to be announced.
Frank Normandan aged 82, a Montana pioneer, was found dead yesterday afternoon at his home 53 North Cedar Street. He lived with George Stull, who discovered the body after returning from town. Normandan, who moved to the area about 40 years ago, worked as a teamster and camp cook and is survived by two sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
In Anaconda the final arrest of the old year involved Vic Van Moore and Roy Launderville taken by Officer Russell Osborne for possessing a still. They were found with apparatus on East Commercial avenue Monday evening and lodged in the county jail with bonds set at 150 dollars each. Henry White and Olga Williams and John Fox faced separate charges and posted bonds of 15 dollars each.
Coroner Kendrick searches for the daughter of the late A Gust Johnson after his death at his North Cherry street residence. Authorities believe she may reside in Browning Montana. Johnson reportedly left a fortune estimated between 10000 and 15000 dollars.
A short feature praising a film built around a tiny star and her raggedy doll carrying stolen jewels from Italy to America. The strong supporting cast includes Sheldon Lewis Gladys Brockwell Pat Hartigan and Carl Stockdale with King Baggot directing.
Dan O'Hara was arrested by Sheriff Gallagher on a charge of carrying a gun. He was released on bonds of $500. O'Hara was also accused of creating a disturbance on East Park Avenue early yesterday morning.
Mrs C Peterson returns home from Seattle Portland and Spokane after a visit. Kathleen Lindwall thanks friends for help in Ford contest. Richard Walker leaves Anaconda for Seattle to resume studies at University. Byron Jennings and Mrs Jennings welcome a son born Monday at St Ann's hospital. Marjorie MacRae returns to Missoula to continue studies. Grace Stipek leaves Glendive for Missoula. St Pauls Ladies aid hosts a whist and dancing program tonight at the new parochial school. Baby Ellen Sullivan funeral today with service at St Pauls church after home rites.
Cattle receipts 4500 with beef steers and yearlings trending strong to 25c higher. Top yearlings 10.50. weighty steers 9.60. bulk short fed 8.15 to 9. Better fat stock 10 to 15c higher. beef cows 4.25 to 5.76. fed heifers 8.75. bulls 4.25 to 4.75. Hog receipts 5000 up 12 to 15c. top 7.20. 190–300 lb averaging 6.95 to 7.15. 130–169 lb 6.35 to 6.75. Sheep receipts 1000. lambs not offered. killing classes steady to strong. shorn yearlings 10.00. shorn wethers 7.60.
South St. Paul district reports cattle receipts about 1 000 with steady overall prices and late arrivals. Calves run 500 with strong gains up to 9.50 for best lights to packers. Hogs volumes reach 12 000 with prices around 6.85 for 180 to 250 pounds, up about 25 cents.
Classifieds advertise Montana barber college training and home bottlers supplies. Market notes report moderate hog and cattle receipts in Omaha and Chicago with prices for hogs, cattle, and sheep including top values and weekly shifts.
Virginia Fox appears in a dramatic role for the first time in Itching Palms at the Imperial Theatre tonight and tomorrow. She stars with Tom Gallery in a romantic, youthful production, supported by a notable cast including Tom Wilson and Gertrude Claire under director James Horne.
Two room furnished rental available in Anaconda. Inquiries welcomed at 1100 East Fifth Avenue.
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