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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1900
Page
5
A dramatic Omaha dispatch claims Melbourne MacDowell's Antony performance broke down amid a Walsh romance feud. Reports say he faced stage confusion, a broken voice, and a dramatic onstage shove by Cleopatra.
The chief fraternal event of the week was the meeting here on Tuesday and Wednesday of the great council of the Improved Order of Red Men. It was a highly successful session with a reception and entertainment for visiting officers. Missoula was chosen as the site for the next session on April 9 1901.
A pleasant meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Security took place last evening with refreshments served. The report also notes the Eastern Star Eureka Chapter No. 6 held a Friday evening meeting, though the text trails off.
A persuasive ad urging parents to use Scott's Emulsion to promote proper growth in children. It presents Emulsion as both food and medicine and notes a price of $1.00 at all druggists.
After the regular business the refreshments were served. Attending members included Mrs. Flint of Butte, Mr. and Mrs. John Wygant of Denver, and Mr. Young of New Hampshire. The next meeting on April 27is expected to have a grand officer present.
Colfax lodge No. 20 welcomes back William Dennis, Ed Christian, and John Noonan after travels to Idaho, Arizona, and California. An anniversary program is being planned with Mr. Mayhew as marshal of the day and marshals from each lodge. Members depart together on the morning train.
Elks meet at A O H hall Tuesday evening to install officers elected two weeks ago and discuss important lodge business. 18 to 20 candidates. some receive antlers, others may wait another week due to heavy agenda. A social session follows with revived lodge boasting over a hundred members and plans to be a top lodge in the state.
Washington lodge No. 231 Fraternal Union of America focuses on perfecting initiatory work to form a skilled drill team. Members praise the initiation ceremony as superior to peers. The lodge, organized on Washington's birthday 1898, meets Thursdays in Dewey hall and shows growing interest.
The Degree of Honor assisted by the Workmen will present the last season’s entertainment at A H hall on Wednesday evening April 23. A fine awaits gentlemen wearing diamond studs and ladies wearing diamonds face a fine and a march around the room. Free Silver and Faithful lodges of Butte with grand recorder Jesse C Gunn and the Star pickanninny cakewalkers of the State will attend.
The article reports that all poker games in Anaconda were closed by order of Mayor Madden after law violations were observed. Chief White notified saloon operators to halt mid night and dealers complied. The mayor declares draw poker may continue, but stud poker and percentage games are banned as illegal and unprofitable for players.
The sheriff's office demonstrates a steam pipe signal system in the new courthouse. A sound-conducting pipe now carries bat signals to reach county officers on the floor above. Two bats mean the clerk of the court is wanted, three for the clerk and recorder, four for the treasurer, and five for the assessor.
Police court notes report arrests after a Friday saloon disturbance on East Park avenue. Pettin pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and paid a $10 fine. Persin and Prestance were later jailed on bonds to keep the peace after threatening Pettin. Bliss pleaded guilty to a Friday disturbance at Fourth and Chestnut and paid fines.
George O'Leary a chemical man on the hook and ladder truck was cleaning stairs at fire headquarters when his foot slipped. He thrust his right hand through a window to save himself, severing an artery and cutting a tendon. He bled heavily and will be out of duty for at least two weeks.
Mrs. J. B. Horn longtime resident near Race Track creek, died at 3 o clock Friday morning from erysipelas. She was over & years old and leaves a husband, several children, and daughters Mrs. J. P. Bennett of Deer Lodge, Mrs. Wm Avery, and Mrs. Ellen Dunton. Funeral held at her home at 11 o'clock and interment in the city cemetery where three of her children are buried.
The regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at the court house on Friday and Saturday April 20 and 21. Please bring paper. Helena M Gleeson County Superintendent Notice. Henry Kelly will not be responsible for any bills contracted by my wife Mrs H Kelly from this date.
Smallpox appears stamped out in Anaconda with only six cases in the pest house all to be discharged as cured early next week.
The funeral of O. W. W. Rote was held at Tuttle's undertaking parlors at 2:30 PM under Masons and A C U W auspices. Rev. Alfred Brown of St. Mark's Episcopal Church delivered a brief sermon before interment at the city cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Newton Shannon express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of their daughter Leona May.
County records show yesterday filings including William K Morris transferring lot 12 block 22 eastern addition Anaconda to May M Holmes for 1 dollar. C R Holmes of Chicago transfers lot 11 block 22 eastern addition Anaconda to May M Holmes for 1 dollar. Northern Pacific Railway Co transfers a fractional strip south of Hell Gate river near Garrison to Ernest G Schumaker for 100 dollars.
The Katie and Rosa quartz claims owned by Mill Creek Mining Co. were sold at a foreclosure sale by Sheriff Conley yesterday at the instance of plaintiff Charles Clusterman. Clusterman bid in the properties for $342.28.
A local retailer advertises satin striped wool fabrics at 40 cents per yard highlighting attractive designs and affordable pricing for crafters and designers seeking mid century textiles.
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