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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
9
The first regular shoot of the Anaconda Gun Club for 1920 will be held tomorrow afternoon at Nell Park. Shooters from Butte and Deer Lodge plan to attend, with a program featuring practice rounds and contests. Shells will be available on the grounds.
Fifteen Bozeman youths, sons of prominent citizens, were arrested on liquor theft charges. A hearing is planned in court before Judge Law in the coming weeks. Details remain unclear as the report contains fragmented OCR text.
Anaconda and Butte high meet in Daly gymnasium in what promises to be a hard fought basketball battle. Butte is tipped as fast and eager for the state crown while Anaconda trains hard after last Saturday's alumni workout. Beal at center and Boyle at guard headline the lineup as Musselman drills the squad for a strong showing. Tickets sale indicates large local interest with a big crowd expected. Play will be called promptly at 8 o clock.
Heard on the Streets notes Jim Dorsey, a cheerful major domo at Frank Trunk’s shop, from Kansas, known for his good nature and daily smiles. He claims bachelor status, but coworkers suspect a romance, with letters from a Southern town and mentions of a Red Cross helper as well as a baby naming trend among local mothers.
A large crowd attended the twelfth annual ball of Custerlodge No 191 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Livingston last evening. The program used at the dance resembled train orders listing Montana division stations. In other local news typhoid illness affected three children of Mrs W Merry, with health warnings issued about Spring Creek water. Other items include tax delinquency totals, incorporation news for Catlin Cattle Company, and notes on city deaths and births, plus local railroad and business updates.
Anaconda notes report Moose hall dances tonight and January Victor records on sale. Coppe Skates sharpened while you wait. Trail Garage offers services, standard rooms for rent, and a new tailor made suit. Various residents travel to Helena, Los Angeles, and Sweden, with many visiting relatives and planning trips. Local businesses advertise furniture, coal, shoes, and dining services as the week begins.
The Great Blackstone, master magician, arrives at Margaret Mary’s venue promising wonders quicker than the eye. Audience excitement builds as the illusionist prepares showcases and mysterious feats.
Local residents leave for studies and business in nearby cities. Therese Mulloy attends Caroline Tage dainment in Butte while Miss Isabel Kimball returns to the University of Washington. Kenneth D. Smith, Miss Gertrude J. W., and Miss Helen Creedon plan winter visits and university study after holiday time.
Lewistown Rotarians hosted a social evening with guests including Elizabeth Phillips, daughter of former Mayor Phillips, and Ernest R. Moores, a leading young man from Bozewum. The event featured music and a dance titled The Spirit Sutter as part of the New Year celebration.
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