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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

19

Christmas Church Program at St Pauls in Anaconda

Anaconda churches plan Christmas day services with Santa Claus visits and special music. St Pauls choir conducted by F E Martz will perform at midnight mass and Christmas morning, with Margaret theater orchestra present. A large list of soloists, choir members and the mass selections are noted, and attendance rules urge prompt arrival. children barred from the high masses.

Anaconda Santa Claus Santa St. Paul's Church F. E. Martz M. T. Prince Caralte Fischer Margaret Theater Orchestra Lambillatte Noel R. de B. Smith Adolph Adam Millard Farmer A. Hogan L. Ehret L. Merrick O'Boyle Russell Anderson

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Christmas Exercises and Treat

Christmas program and treat planned for Friday night at 7 30 at the Methodist church. The program features school scripture lesson and prayer with multiple class recitations and children’s exercises led by Miss Ruth Lowry Mrs Otis and Miss Marshall together with Miss Mabel Lewis Chauncey Davidson Russel Hankey Belle English Katheryn Perrine Josie Gilchrist and other students. Santa Claus appearance closes the event with a festive reminder of the season.

Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Ivehtad Gators Iti A. L. Hanbey Ruth Lowry Otis Marshall Chauncey Davidson Mabel Lewis Procichion Jost Stecsacsnes Russel Hankey Josie Gilchrist Santa Claus Borg

Sunday School Program at Christian Church

The program lists each class item from the Sunday school with performances by Ruth Mahan, Willie Foster, Mabel Rang, Ruby Mahan, Gladys Freeman, Ivy Huffman, Jessie Minnick, Frances Hendricks, Bessie Harper, Irma Seha, and Hazel Eaton. Items include songs, piano solos, declamations, recitations, and vocal duets such as Merry Bells, Under the Starry Sky, The Drowning Singer, Joy Bells, We Have Heard the Story, and Vixeoo.

Valetta Ruth Mahan Willie Foster Ferreri Ruby Mahan Jessie Minnick Bessie Harper Frances Hendricks Irma Seha Fuoghgtion

School Program Highlights From Mrs Harper’s Class

Eight young performers sing Hallelujah while Solo and chorus join in. A Christmas Story recitation shapes the program. Mame Baum leads with When the Bells in a brief school concert setting.

Dolly

Protest Against Rose Pardon Filed by Harringtons of Anaconda

Mr and Mrs C T Harrington parents of Mary L Harrington of Anaconda file a protest against John Roses pardon granted by Governor Toole. They express belief Rose not deserving executive clemency and urge the board of pardons to review trial testimony before deciding.

C. T. Harrington Anaconda Mary L. Harrington John Rose Deer Lodge Harrington

Fon Gee Case Postponed Over Jury Impasse

Judge Murphy struggled to seat a jury for LeBeau charged with assaulting the Celestial. LeBeau demanded a Chinaman jury but was denied. A jury was finally found just before 5 pm, too late to proceed. The case adjourned until morning and LeBeau was released on his own recognizance.

Murphy LeBeau Fon Gee

Professor Redeker to Undergo Sanity Examination Today

The professor has been ill for some time and patient care notes he has been in hospital for several days. The chairman of the county board of commissioners will conduct the sanity examination today to determine mental fitness.

Redeker Board of County Commissioners

Epworth League selects D R McRae as delegate

D R McRae has been chosen by the Epworth league of Anaconda to represent the group at the state cabinet meeting in Helena, set for next Sunday and Monday.

D. R. McRae Epworth League of Anaconda State Cabinet Helena

Man kills sister-in-law then fatally wounds self

Samuel W. Lee aged 30 in Kansas City Missouri shot his sister-in-law Florence Lee aged 22 at their home and then wounded himself. After neighbors entered the house Lee slashed his throat with a razor. he died from his injuries while Florence lay dead from four gunshots.

Kansas City Samuel W. Lee Florence Lee Lee Kan

Bank Wrecker Says He Will Pay Debts

Detroit, Dec 23 Frank C. Andrews former vice president of the wrecked City Savings bank of Detroit, released on parole at midnight, arrived home and pledged to clear up controversies and end legal tangles. He said he would work night and day to pay every penny owed, vowing it to be his life's ambition.

Detroit Mich Frank C. Andrews City Savings Bank

Four Marriage Licenses Issued in Dist Court at Bozeman

Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a brisk Christmas period at the district court clerk's office with four licenses issued. The couples are Horace P. Briggs of Helena to Alice C. Marble of Bozeman. Daniel G. Walker to Bertha G. Smith of Livingston. Riley Lemunyon to Jennie Teselle of Manhattan. George W. Arnold to Mae Scott of Bozeman.

Standard Bozeman District Court Clerk's Office Horace P. Briggs Helena Alice C. Marble Daniel G. Walker Bertha G. Smith Livingston Riley Lemunyon Jennie Teselle Manhattan George W. Arnold Mae Scott

Serious Injury in Mainville Saloon Knife Cut Wound

Harry Wilkinson a barber from Anaconda was seriously wounded last night in the Germania saloon in Mainville. Two Italians fought Wilkinson and another man, with Benzeller denying a knife was used. Wilkinson was taken to St. Ann's hospital after being treated by Dr Evans. Police Assistant Chief Fitzpatrick faced difficulty identifying suspects, with no arrests made. Wilkinson is well known in Anaconda and resting at the hospital.

Harry Wilkinson O'Neill Main Street Anaconda Mainville Yilkinsen St. Ann's Hospital Evans Joe Benzeler Germania Wilkinson Benzeller Benzeler Sam Landry Dr. Evans Landry Dago Mike

Desertion rocks fort as famed officer vanishes

Helena December report details Maj James Dickerson of the 24th United States Infantry, once battalion sergeant at Fort Harrison, who deserted last Sunday. He served 12 years, fought at San Juan Cuba in the Spanish American War, and later served in the Philippines. He disappeared after alleged debt and a distraction involving a Helena woman.

Helena Soret James Dickerson 24Th United States Infantry Fort Harrison Dickerson 24Th Infantry Battle of San Juan Cuba Philippines

Minister Sheridan’s Residence Attacked by Armed Group

In Pueblo's Bessemer suburb Rev J N Sheridan fired at intruders after arming himself amid ongoing clashes with a tough element seeking to suppress crime. A volley was returned into the residence but no injuries were reported. authorities anticipated further developments.

Pueblo Colo J. N. Sheridan Bessemer

Partner of Lincoln Law Partner Dies in Chicago

Chicago obituary notes Hiram W. Beck died at St Luke's Hospital at 72. Beck had been Abraham Lincoln's law partner from 1856 to 1861. His father helped found Danville in 1819.

Chicago Hiram W. Beckwith Abraham Lincoln St. Luke's Hospital Danville

Attorney General moves to dismiss Stickney appeal

Helena Dec 23 First Assistant Attorney General Frank W Mettler has moved in the supreme court for the dismissal of the appeal in the case of the state against Robert Stickney. The hearing is set for Jan 7 and the court shortened the time for service of notice of motion to seven days from ten.

Standard Helena Frank W. Mettler Supreme Court Robert Stickney

Passenger Train Wreck Leaves Dozens Dead Rail Zone

At about nine o clock a passenger train derailed and the wreckage left 49 dead bodies scattered along the embankment and underbrush. Engineer William Thornley lay beneath the engine as rescuers worked for hours to free him. Thieves and ghouls attempted to rob victims, but special officers and police halted the looting. several suspects detained as foreign accomplices fled the scene.

Cottage Hospital William Thornley Baltimore & Ohio Connellsville

Mass Fatal Train Wreck Leaves Dozens Dead in Connellsville

At 2 30 this morning authorities confirmed 63 dead with bodies piled in the morgue. Many victims may remain unidentified as faces are badly burned and clothing checked for ID yields no results. Steam from wrecked cars filled the air as survivors wandered, and one man collapsed after inhaling the steam.

Connellsville

Two Train Collide Near Morris Killing One and Wounding Others

In Morris Alabama on December 23 a Louisville and Nashville through train No 3, running an hour and 15 minutes late, collided head on with the Decatur accommodation a quarter mile from Morris. Henry Allen colored mail clerk was killed and Hollis Wright the No 3 engineer was severely injured. Ira Starvely Nashville mail clerk and I. W. Williams Nashville express messenger were among those injured along with fifteen others.

Morris Ala Louisville & Nashville Railroad Decatur Henry Allen Hollis Wright Ira Starvely Nashville I. W. Williams

Actress accuses stepfather in mother’s murder in Iowa

Des Moines report states Winnie Reader also known as Mrs Walter Halbach swore out information charging her stepfather C W Graves with murdering her mother Mrs Graves. Coroner's jury found the woman choked and burned after death. charred body located last Friday. Graves in jail.

Des Moines Iowa Winnie Reader Walter Halbach C. W. Graves

Howe Found Guilty of Injuring County Jail

In Red Lodge a district court jury found Flood Howe guilty of injuring the Carbon County Jail during an escape attempt. Albert Smith, facing the same charge, pleaded guilty after demanding a separate trial. Judge Henry will sentence both the next day. Smith is already serving a year for sheep stealing. Howe claimed he acted under threats from Smith and that Smith forced him to assist the breakout.

The Standard Red Lodge District Court Flood Howe Albert Smith Henry Smith Howe Carbon County Harry Bowlen Potter

Sheepherder Robbed in Belt Alley

In Great Falls on December 23 a Belt dispatch reports sheepherder George Medderfield was robbed in a dark Belt alley after spending part of his $150. He was struck, knocked unconscious, and the assailant took the money leaving him with only his sock money.

Standard Great Falls Belt George Medderfield Medderfield

Miner Mine Dispute Reveals Transfers and Injunction Plea

Testimony details a dispute over control of the Minnie Healey mine and the Hypoka Mining company. Witnesses discuss deposits, account classifications, and alleged transfers led by A. P. Heinze, with requests for an injunction against named defendants to curb operation.

Hypoka Company Hypoka Mining Company Minnie Healey F. M. Hodgens E. H. Wilson Basin Reduction Company Stanley Gifford Heinze Charles R. Leonard Butte Minnie Healey Mining Company Minnie Healey Company F. Augustus Heinze

Peruna Remedy Claims Radical Cure for Catarrh

Peruna restores capillary elasticity to fight catarrh at its roots not as a temporary fix. Send for Dr. Hartman’s free book and, if results are not prompt and satisfactory, write to Dr. Hartman for his advice. Address Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio and Dr Hartman president of the Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.

Hartman Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, Ohio

J L Smith Dies Sudden in Boulder Hotel

J L Smith known as Doc Smith is found dead in his Windsor hotel room at about midnight. He suffered a nosebleed rupture of a blood vessel while at Boomerang Gulch near Boulder and walked to town for help before dying. Born in Canada, he was around 68 or 69 with a long West history including 1867 Yellowstone prospecting and later placer mining in Elkhorn and Boomerang Gulch. He had no known relatives.

The Standard Boulder J. L. Smith Doc” Smith Windsor Hotel Boomerang Gulch Leighton Mr. Smith West Virginia City Yellowstone Radersburg Elkhorn Smith Canada

Charged With Robbing Freight Car In Helena

John Hogan is under arrest in the city jail charged with stealing six boxes of cigars and two pairs of shoes from a Northern Pacific freight car. He was arrested early this morning by Police Sergeant Harry Hay.

The Standard Helena John Hogan Northern Pacific Harry Hay

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