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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
Anaconda public schools are pushing to add a free kindergarten adjoining the system to relieve overcrowded rooms. Promoters note many youngsters are not yet eligible and argue mothers need relief from street play. The plan, tried elsewhere with success, awaits formal school board consideration.
Over the next twelve months Anaconda residents expect important events and developments to unfold. Community interest centers on upcoming changes and their potential impact on local life and economy.
The Anaconda city hall clock is wound weekly by janitor James McFeely using a large handle, taking about 15 minutes. The heavy weight drives a complex mechanism, with the four dials always showing the same time, and the clock freely used to mark midnight on the last night of 1901.
Bright New Year brought balmy 40s to Anaconda with sun and tepid air. Skating returned to the race track rink while churches held services at St Mark's St Pauls and St Peters. Father Brusten and Father Reis preached on life and duty in morning and evening masses.
In Philipsburg on New Year’s Eve a lamp coal overturned burning Nellie Ward, a known local figure, severely. She escaped outside in flames and suffered extensive burns to the upper body. due to age recovery is uncertain. Also reported, James Metteeny fractured his leg when a load of ore tipped on the Hope hill.
A large crowd witnessed the New Year’s shoot at the gun club as Good scores marked the events. McGivern led singles with 8 percent, Emmons third, while Twohy’s team beat Smith’s 125 to 0 in the seven man team match.
George H. Kruger and Miss Margaret Bloing were united in marriage last evening by Rev. Father Coopman. The couple then hosted a large reception at Austrian hall with songs and dancing. They will reside at 41 Washington street. the groom works in the foundry department of Anaconda Copper Mining company and has lived in Anaconda for over 12 years.
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