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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1902
Page
5
Residents near East Park avenue complain of youths gathering before 8 am on a corner south of the city hall. Hotel tenants say morning noise from the group and nearby cat sounds disrupts rest as police consider action to curb the early morning gatherings.
The Al G Field Greater minstrel show visits Anaconda at the Margaret theater on Wednesday. The company is praised for wit costuming and up to date embellishments, with 16 years of progressive excellence and strong public support.
The present season shows a prolific run with excellent acts and top performers. The Field minstrels boast the largest singing contingent and finest lineup of comedians connected with the company including Jimmy Wall Frank Fogerty Tommy Donnelly John Blackford Dec Quigley George Mullen Goldman and Hyde Reese Prosser Joseph F Blamphin M ie Walsh Dan Quinlan and Al G field.
Ottie Blair Parker’s rustic drama Way Down East drew vast audiences in New York City and beyond. Manager William A. Brady’s staging emphasized natural rural New England scenes, avoiding exaggeration and drawing strong patronage for the seven month run in New York and extended engagements in Boston and Philadelphia. The Anaconda Margaret theater opening on Friday evening April 25 is highly anticipated as the production tours.
Dennis Gilligan died last Thursday at his home on Birch Street and was buried in Calvary cemetery after funeral services at St. Peter's Church led by Rev. Father Pernot. The large ceremony drew many locals and visitors from Butte. Gilligan, employed in Anaconda's lower works, fell into a blast furnace and died after efforts to save him. He had lived in Anaconda for years and counted hundreds of friends.
Last Friday evening friends surprised Miss Eleanor Kennedy at her home 615 Cherry Street. The gathering featured games and music with attendees Gladys Martin Bernice Nahon Grace Jean McGregor Claire Salisbury Kathleen Berker Mabel Nell Katie Brennan May Brower Hazel Harrison Josie Showers Shirley Deschamp Laurence Barker Horton and Tisdale Kennedy.
All members of Scandinavian Brotherhood Lodge No. 6 Anaconda are asked to attend the funeral of Swan Lindberg at the Scandinavian church corner Fifth and Cedar at 1 PM today by order of President Frank C Carlson.
Felix Landry was convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. His bond was set at 1800 dollars and posted as he seeks a new trial. Isaac Landry, jointly charged, was dismissed due to lack of evidence. Civil cases remain, including a water rights suit near Ovando.
John Martin swore out a complaint against his father in law John Perkins in Deer Lodge charging disturbing the peace. Martin alleges Perkins visited his house last night and fired a charge into the front door and threatened to kill him. He seeks bonds to keep the peace.
Pony residents expect lively times this summer as a tramway will connect the Clipper mill to the Clipper mine. Dennis says the line by the purchaser will boost Pony’s prospects, signaling strong growth ahead. Anaconda Montana April 19 1902. The Nye Steuernagel partnership dissolves with Steuernagel continuing the business at 514 East Park Avenue.
Churches in Anaconda schedule services. St Mark’s at Main and Sixth with Alfred Brown rector holds early service at 8 a.m. morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 12 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Christian church at Sixth and Oak with F M Minnick pastor holds communion and sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday school notes missing.
At 12 15 p m Christian Endeavor and 7 15 p m sermon follow at 8 p m with the subject The Complete Sufficiency of Revelation Bible school Wednesday evening at 8 o clock All are invited to attend these services.
The Presbyterian church corner Fourth and Main hosts pastor Gwynne who will preach at 11 a.m. on Christ the Revealer of God to Man. Sabbath school at 12:15 p.m. Y P S CC E at 7 p.m. Evening preaching with subject A Trumpet Blast to the Sleepy Church Member.
First Baptist Church at Fifth and Locust Streets, led by Pastor W. H. Setzer of 314 Elm. Morning worship at 11 with the sermon Abstaining From Evil. Sunday school at 12 20, Young People at 7 15, evening service with Walking Before the Almighty God. Junior Endeavor Tuesday 4 o clock, Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45.
Swedish Lutheran church at the corner of Cedar and Fifth streets. E. J. Sanders, pastor. Services scheduled for 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Funeral services set for 2 p.m.
Swedish Mission church on Fifth and Alder streets with Pastor G Nelson conducting sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m and a Young People's meeting at 7 p m.
Miss Sarah McMillan aged 19 died at her parents home 601 East Eighth Street after a lengthy illness. She came to Anaconda in infancy and resided there. Despite fragile health she was kind and pleasant with many friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
On and after May 1 the teamsters and stablemen of Anaconda and vicinity demand $3 per day for 10 hours of work. By order of Teamsters and Stablemen's union No. 190. Approved by W. L A. J. O. Hedge President James Petersen Secretary.
Washington Post anecdote recounts a light hearted exchange between President Cleveland and Secretary Olney during a lunar eclipse. Sergeant Harry, observing from the Seventh precinct, recalls Cleveland’s quip about Olney missing the celestial event and the President’s remark to Secretary Olney.
An exchange shows a miscommunication as a caller asks Olney to look at the moon. The French- speaking staff questions the phrase and later confirms the secretary has seen the moon and is obliged.
From the London Chronicle the sole surviving relic of old regalia for Edward VII is the gold anointing spoon. It features four pearls, a finely chased antique bowl, and an eagle-shaped oil ampulla with a screwable head. The vessel holds six ounces, stands nine inches tall, seven inches wide, and weighs about nine ounces.
Scribner’s portrays London as a city whose trade has risen and fallen with the tide since ancient times. It calls London the heart of a great commercial nation and the cradle of the mistress of the seas, arguing its drift and steering will determine world rule for 2,000 more years.
In the senate Senator Blackburn spoke in his declamatory style during a routine adjournment motion. President Pro Tem Frye quipped that Blackburn seemed ready to impeach the president when he rose to speak.
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