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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1906
Page
15
Butte and Madison county miners crowded the South Boulder district watching for unfiled 1905 assessment work to be relocated. Claim jumpers armed with location notices and small bottles guarded sites from midnight to sunrise as outsiders tracked development and insiders fought for first papers on high value copper and gold prospects.
Old time horseman Fa Lawrence, long active in Montana racing and former secretary of the Butte Racing Association, is in the city and will remain for a period. The note highlights his local connections and ongoing interest in racing history.
Jose spends days seeking friends while Mr Lawrence, linked to late Marcus Daly, watches racing interests across the state. He heads to the coast for business, then Hot Springs Ark for winter racing. He notes Missouri and Tennessee laws affect racing. last year he managed a Texan circuit. He has two new sons since moving. Special agent John Hint promotes Marcon shares. Grton Bron advertises organs at 219 N Main, Butte.
A January sale at Mayer Jeweler, 32 West Park, offers one quarter off entire stock on standard goods except diamonds. Rings bracelets brooches necklaces cromon stickping cuff buttons and more all at Mayer's lowest pre cut prices with no reserves or markups before sale starts January 2.
King Edward has sold his Derby winner Diamond Jubilee, a 1900 champion, to Argentine breeder Senor Tenatie Correas for 150000. The stallion, one of four full brothers by St Simon, earned over 165000 on turf and stud fees. A colt by Diamond Jubilee was kept by the breeder at 3000, while Lord Marcus Berestora oversaw the sale and Cyllene’s sire line was similarly handled.
Patrick Tobin aged 29 died yesterday in Butte leaving two brothers William and Thomas. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the residence of his brother William, No. 1525 North Montana. Catherine M Cantlin aged 62 years and 6 months will have her funeral this afternoon at 2 from No. 218 East Copper Street. Take me chance but take Golden Cure for cough of gold. Ask your neighbor. Fosselman's 32 North Main.
A New York City group considers a novel boxing venture with a $0 initiation fee and $30 monthly dues for 20 members to stage two fights monthly without police interference. Members would show tickets at doors, aiming to avoid legal trouble, with potential matches like McGovern vs Nelson looming as test cases. The plan faces authorities’ scrutiny amid upcoming racing and baseball trade news.
Cleveland believes in boosting its lineup for autumn success as strong hitters are expected to come home in the fall. Detroit, seen as stronger than prophets suggest, is managed by A P Mourning with plans forificant trades. Earl Moore trade rumors link him with Clarkson of the New York Americans, with Gotham clubs possibly receiving a 1000 to 2000 dollar bonus. Moore, once aNapoleon star, underperformed this year and seeks a new team. The piece touches on football reform and racing minutiae, mentioning East coast university influence and a vanguard in racing automobiles. It notes Nas in Florida and Vanderbilt recoding, plus upcoming Coast League contests and powerrace machines.
The article recalls how repeated brutal beatings can erase boxing greatness, citing Tom Sharkey as a notable example. It describes Sharkey's rapid decline after defeat by Jeffries, his painful recovery, and how multiple fighters suffered career-ending punishment before fading from prominence.
Rev RF Williams of Welsh chapel preached a strong sermon on the year’s work. Ensign Kuhn of the Salvation Army promoted a baked owl dinner at the barracks to attract citizens. The service focused on reflecting on God’s guidance in the past year and urging repentance and dependence on Him.
Our wish to all our customers and friends is a happy and prosperous New Year. The past year has been prosperous indeed and all residents of Butte have great hopes for the future. We sincerely hope the ensuing year brings prosperity to your door and that your homes are aglow with happiness and health for you and yours.
Mr Williams reflects on what God did for me this past year and through me this year, tracing scriptural history and global work. He cites the One by One Working Hand movement and Moody quotes urging personal evangelism to lead souls to Christ, noting Richard Morris’s final witness and the 81 names he penned before death, urging prayer and effort to save through us.
C W Cockrell, a veteran of twenty five years, will be at the counter at the start. Traders in Butte are assured prompt and fair treatment with strictly commission business. Orders will be placed East and the service promised to be far above any previous in Butte. Telephone 90 is mentioned for contact.
A notice offers to arrange Marcon share orders via special agent John A Plint at 47 East Broadway, promising delivery of all ordered shares and asserting guaranteed fulfillment of purchases.
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