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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
5
Al G. Barnes wild animal circus drew a large Anaconda crowd despite weather disruptions. A sudden hurricane like wind between 5 and 1 o'clock forced an afternoon show to postpone. animals, clowns, and staff provided entertainment once the tent remained intact.
A main vent was raised and a tent top torn by a gale. The top was sent to Butte for repair with a train. Trucks were moved to brace the structure but poles loosened and canvas ripped. Despite the damage, an open air performance drew a large crowd. Acts included Trainer Towle Roth with lions and leopards, Mabel Clark with royal Bengal tigers, and eight trained hogs. Manager J F Morrow promised a bigger show next year as Hagenbeck animals are being purchased in New York.
News from Anaconda reports Otto Stahlmann former smelter superintendent and US citizen was held for three months in England on spy suspicions. Authorities feared his hidden electro lytic plant and questioned dates tied to his past roles in Butte and London. Mrs Frank Kennedy of Chestnut Street, a relative, received word yesterday.
Judie Pringle reports that Tom Chambers received 30 days in county jail for grabbing a dollar from the bar of an Anaconda saloon after pleading guilty. Patrick Sullivan faced a preliminary hearing for assault on Tom Richards in Washoe park, pleaded guilty, with trial set for Tuesday at 2. Also covered are theatre notices and funeral services for W. B. Chandler with Elks temple services and a Masons gathering.
Standard subscribers may buy state seal spoons at 15 cents each by showing receipts or paying subscriptions. Monthly payments unlock quantities from four to 48 spoons per year. Coupons accepted, but subscriptions yield easier access. Orders to Anaconda Standard office.
The annual baseball game is set for today at 2 pm on the common between the Engineers and the General One. Lineups include General Office Leskey, Howard, Pitemaud, Craigees, Gordon, Savant, Christie, Holmberg, Ea Johnson, Rochon with substitutes Jackson and Frye. Rutherford and Dwyer in fielding roles. coaches Noble and Capron.
Mr and Mrs E P Mathewson yesterday celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their wedding at their Rome on Hickory Street observance. Messages of congratulation came from friends with wishes for a future golden anniversary.
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