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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
10
A fragmented diary style piece recounts athletes and trainers discussing discipline and training routines. It centers on a figure named Mick Nelson and his gymnasium scene, contrasting hard work with leisure and the temptation of excuses. The narrative notes setbacks, a boxing match mishap, and a moral about dedication shaping success.
Butte club lines up plans for a winter curling season with rink formation and a meeting on Bonth Montana Street to select trophies and organize Nelson Cup and Leys cup competition. Club members will discuss entries, schedules, and arrangements for regional and national contests.
The account recalls Nelson, a charter member, entertaining the Eagles in St Paul where a briser offered a hare fight challenge. A manager doubted his boxing experience while Nelson volunteered to try, recalling events from September 3 18M ten years earlier.
A proposed Madison River hydro project planned for the canyon head about one mile south of Virginia City, with a 52 mile shore line and heavy emphasis on regional mine development. The plan, still in early stages, envisions two dams in the Madison area to supply electricity for local mining districts.
From a letter received in the Hytel ins Iridge in upper Madison Valley. Wikdam Burnett of Walkerville is named as the slayer of a large elk this year. The monster was killed near the river within half a day’s travel from the hunter’s home. Barnett fired after a chase and shot the elk through the shoulders with a 9-40. Burnett was promised rewards and plans to stay in the mountains until after Christmas.
In Petershneg on December naval paymaster charged with fraud arrives to testify before the investigating committee. Assistant Minister Gurke accused of complicity. Lidval relieved from duties as director of supplies for famine districts at his own request.
A scramble ensues as four Montanan cattlemen headed from Deer Lodge to a livestock show are pursued by St Paul police after escaping a hotel and triggering a dramatic chase through Lown. Chief O Connor leads therace, wheeling the four into a wagon bound for the hotel amid a crowded scene.
George Miller in Quincy spends his leisure perfecting a device to keep his Golden Wander pumpkins from climbing. Pumpkins on ground and in trees, even atop a barn, spread into neighbors yards. He notes vines’ instinct for self preservation and has offered samples to friends who declined.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Littte Menapaner Writers vaxion several officers were reappointed for the ensuing year. James A Barry was re-elected to lead the organization with Degelman as recording secretary and Snelson as treasurer. Delegates to the Central Labor council included Burmester and Leipheimer with Cohen and Senge among alternates. The oath of office was administered and officers will take seats on the first of the month.
All members of Butte Miners’ talon are summoned to a meeting on December 4 at 79 a.m. to discuss matters of importance. By order of Bull Miners’ No le Nou union.
A bright December day draws crowds to Symons Street and nearby avenues as shoppers and locals relish the sun. The busy scene centers on activity around The Wheenis building while horsemen, stalls, and onlookers add to the lively atmosphere along Wyombe Road.
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