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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
17
Forty five prisoners at the county jail and one hundred eight men and women at the county hospital enjoyed a full Thanksgiving feast with turkey, sides, and coffee. Aged prospectors shared reminiscences and camaraderie while staff and inmates exchanged stories and songs in a spirit of gratitude.
A fire broke out in a clothes closet of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kenny and was confined to one room by chemical. The blaze caused about $100 damage, with losses limited to the clothing in the room amid a large crowd of onlookers.
At Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church the Bible class of Dr Phoebe Ferris hosted a Thanksgiving reception. Visitors were warmly greeted with handclasps and directed to light refreshments as the evening featured songs a welcome address by Rev George D Wolfe and solo by George Stevens with a recitation by Miss Jeannette Curry. The informal gathering made strangers feel at home and yielded a pleasant communal mood.
A prowler tried to take a grip from a priest losing to a church man in a Seattle street incident. H. Wicker, 49, and an accomplice suspected in a local bank check forgery scheme were jailed after a pre arranged confidence game failed at the Board of Trade saloon and Corner tavern. William Benson, jailed on a spree charge, confessed disguising himself as a thief and stealing a preacher's grip later buried in a manure pile near Park and Main after mistaken ownership by Rev. Father Lee of Missoula.
Tally Johns the Butte feather weight boxer of promise will box Kid Davis of Salt Lake in Salt Lake City next Thursday evening. Jack McDonough manager said articles of agreement are signed and Johns will begin hard training. Johns was to face Little Jimmy Regen before the change.
Local items mention funeral notices, dances at the Coliseum, and upcoming events. Short notices include visits by Mrs. L. S. Wild, J. A. Nadeau hosting friends, and Harrison Sherwood sailing for the Philippines. Also listed are sales at Tonkin's removal and a Ladies’ Aid gathering at Short Ridge Memorial Christian church.
The Raleigh, commanded by Captain Bonavis of Cleveland, drove onto rocks six miles east of Port Colborne in a northwest gale. Two crew members, Mr. and Mrs. Wise, were drowned, and engineer William Pritchard remained aboard as nine crewmates reached shore. The steamer’s steering gear failed early, sending the vessel toward Point Abino.
The steamers Carilo, Jixallo and Tivives brought members of the bankers' association and their wives back to Colon after a Caribbean cruise following the American Bankers' convention in New Orleans. A fireworks accident aboard the Cariilo damaged the ship and blew off the carpenter's head, while Captain F E A Smith sustained a bad leg injury.
Dr Charles McCarthy former Brown University star fears big colleges aim to cut down the distance needed on three downs and revive old conditions. He cites recent defeats and ties to argue rules now promote fairness but warn changes could raise danger and accidents.
Rabbi Montague N A Cohen delivers the second lesson in the monthly series at Temple Binal Terael on Prophetiam with a program including a Prelude In der Kirche a traditional None Is Like God and a Birds With a Broken Wing solo. Children’s religious school follows. Ladies auxiliary meets Monday at 2 30 and Western Hive L O T M elections tonight at 1 00.
Sleeping miners escaped from the Florence hotel after a loud fire alarm rang yesterday. They emerged in a mix of outfits as they hurried outside, joining other guests in the orderly evacuation.
Two curling games were played at the Butte rink yesterday morning. Dr. McGregor led his team to a nine to eleven victory in the first game while Frink skipped the other side to a seven. The ice was good and a fair crowd attended.
A compilation of college and university football scores from multiple sites. Notable results include Brown over Cornell 12 to 6, Vanderbilt 31 over Sewanee, and Notre Dame 9 at Milwaukee over Marquette 0. Other matchups feature Kentucky 12 over Tennessee 9 and Washington 20 over Washington State 6.
Sale notice offers men's suits up to 25 dollars for 8.75 with boys pants suits to 12.50 for 2, men's shirts to 2.50 values for 95c, white shirts up to 1.25 for 50c, and most store items at deep discounts. Tonkin's, 41 East Park.
Pedestrians along West Park street last evening watched two colored men at Montana Cash Grocery share a turkey with cranberry sauce and trimmings. After a few passes they settled in and ate a large portion of the brown bird, despite the crowd's gaze.
Harmony lodge section announces Friday night officers meeting with all members requested to attend. J. C. Freeman is listed as Treasurer. Cummings, John obituary notes funeral from 316 North Main Street at 2 o clock to Sacred Heart church. The Silver Bow club to serve cafeteria lunch after The Spring Maid performance. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Johanna Ries pending. later notice to follow.
Pioneer council No. 1050 members are requested to meet at Scendia hall Saturday at 8 45 AM to attend the funeral of the late Johanna De Paul.
Chief Engineer L C Fitch of the Chicago Great Western reports American railroads waste about 50 million dollars yearly in fuel and use 200 million dollars worth of coal to gain 80 million dollars in efficiency, suggesting a fuel bureau, better firing, and tighter coal-yard controls as remedies.
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