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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
4
From January through April the weather showed unusual openness with only two heavy snow days. The coldest day was February 15 at 12 degrees below zero and March 22 posted a high of 57 degrees. March saw the heaviest snowfall with eight inches on the 4th and 5th.
A March summary records multiple weather events including light snow on the 3rd and 4th, heavy snowfall around the 4th and 5th, rain and high winds on the 7th, light snow on the 8th, and mild calm spells on the 11th and 18th. Dust storms appear on the 24th with very light snow the 25th to 27th.
H C Wood of Garnet Gold Mining at Pony Montana reports strong prospects with ore in sight and ledges deep underground. He notes bitter winters suspend operations while predicting regular dividends for stockholders as the Clipper ledge yields $4 to $30 per ton and an 85 stamp mill is planned.
Several members of Troop F 1st Cavalry passed through Portland en route to Angel Island from Fort Keogh Montana. Transferred to hospital corps for service in the Philippines they hope to join active duty in Luzon. They are eager to ride Oregon horses shipped to Manila and ready to face jungle fever and Filipino opposition.
Hearst Free Library's March report lists 2590 books issued for home use and 5120 cards issued to date. Reference department attendance reached 1658. May data shows category counts across Theology Social science and Philology Natural science Fine arts Literary miscellany Poetry and Grammar with variable figures.
County Clerk and Recorder Martin received several nominations for road supervisors to be elected next Saturday. Names presented include William J. Hilbert district 7 John Matheson district 1 William Stiner district 2 Thomas Dunigan district 2 Joseph Rossith district 2 Arthur Rippingale district 4 Jacob Thompson district 16 J. W. Wood district 16 and John H. Clarke district 16.
Today's entries from Ben nings and Oakland show multiple races with purse amounts and horse weights. Notable runners include Jack Gay, X Ray, Grandeur, Sir Christopher, Miss Rowena, Judge Stouffer, Scoth Plaid, Momentum, Sly, Pat Morrissey, and Mountebank across six selling and purse events. Track conditions noted as rainy with a muddy surface.
Anaconda, Helena, and Great Falls have pledged to join the state baseball league, while Butte delays a final word. Promoters warn time is short, with a season starting by late May and managers, players, and prep work needing timely decisions to avoid losing a first-class campaign.
Harland EF Kinney 33 native of Ohio died of pneumonia at his home 315 Oak at 6 am yesterday. He was married with two children and had recently joined Anaconda smelter work since January 1. Relatives include cousins Mrs James McGregor and Mrs A L Holly. Kinney’s body and family were sent to Wauseon Ohio last night. Anaconda shop offers suits from fifteen dollars at Thueson 223 Chestnut.
An offer states the medical adviser paper will be sent upon receipt of 21 one cent stamps to cover mailing expenses. Address Dr. Pierce Buffalo New York.
The Deer Lodge County Board of Commissioners will auction at the Anaconda court house on Monday April 16 1900 at 10 am parcels in Anaconda and Deer Lodge including lots and blocks as detailed in the notice. The lands transfer to the highest cash bidder at the county treasurer's office per the county seal signed M Martin county clerk.
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