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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
5
Eric Gronbeck, one of the victims of the recent Butte mine disaster, lived in Anaconda for three years while working at the smelter. He left Anaconda last February to work in the mines in Butte city. He leaves two sisters.
Eric Grone, a 22-year-old single man, is described as well and favorably known in the community. His parents and another sister reside in his native Finland.
Autoists report a herd of 600 cattle bought in the Judith Gap area and loaded at Lewistown began a trek from Anaconda toward the Big Hole. The weakened animals have already lost 126 head between the Three Mile house and the divide, with many more dying as the long trip wears on. The herd is likely to stop and be fed near Mule Flats to recover.
A list of individuals connected to various locations including Spokane Butte Belgrade Helena Milwaukee Vancouver Vancouver British Columbia and Midvale Utah appears. Names include L Hutchins H Garris John Potts C A Gibson E Pyle J C Currah Thomas Boland A Olson Joseph Cullen and M Hier shimer.
A busy night in Anaconda with Pocahontas and Brotherhood gatherings on the docket. Local notes mention visits by W. J. Shick of Modesty and T. FE. Jordan of Warm Springs, plus postmaster talks and community notices in a dense page of city happenings.
Mr and Mrs Muldoon of 513 Cherry street heard a prowler at their home and summoned Special Officer James O Neill. Leo C Dowd of 415 West Third street admitted pursuing a peeper in a half dressed state, was arrested, then released to appear in Neea court after Dowd’s contradictions raised questions. Shoes found near the arrest site and children recalling a man lighting a match contributed to the investigation. Dowd testified again in police court, but contradicted himself.
An unclear account describes a man who twisted words when questioned about a story. He claimed to have removed his trousers at home where they were later found. He was arrested at the scene and offered $50, leaving him at a loss for a clear explanation.
An impromptu gambling game in the Main Street alley from Park to Commercial ended when officers arrived last evening. Participants fled, leaving 3 dollars in stakes which officers promptly collected. The money is held at the police station for owners to claim. Next Sunday June 24 St Jean Baptiste day members will hold their annual basket picnic at the end of the car line inviting families and the French community to bring baskets. Cars depart the brickyard at 9:05 and 10:06 am.
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