31 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
1
The large funeral for Daniel J. Hennessy drew thousands to St Patrick's Church in Butte with elaborate processions to the cemetery. Family, friends, and honorary pallbearers led the solemn rites as bells tolled and mourners wept, while notable attendees from Helena and Angoonca reported.
The official color procession and mass were led by Bishop Carroll with assistants Rev. J Sullivan and Rev. Mr. O'D Barry. The service featured Gregorian chant and De Profundis offertory, ending with Absolution prayers. Attendees included Father McCormick and numerous diocesan clergy, with a large out-of-town funeral attendance. The pallbearers carried the casket as the choir sang Te Deum and Kindly Light.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Dixon proposing an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill. It would authorize the Interior to purchase farming implements and livestock for Chief Rocky Boy and the wandering Chippewa Indians. The note mentions their lack of peace and their wide presence in Ahonda, Butte, and Teer Lodge valley.
Anothar Smallpox cast. Miasaula Inn reports Vaughn, who had waited several days, was moved today to Mapeate house suffering from a sign of severe illness.
A local Anaconda parent argues for industrial and vocational training in public schools to curb the bad boy problem. She urges combining school and shop work to provide concrete skills, reduce drift into low labor, and prepare youth for responsible adulthood.
Dr Carinaer attended John Earnest near Anaconda on Wednesday after he suffered a sudden illness. He died en route to the capital hospital where authorities arranged for funeral rites. Earnest, 42, a Norwegian-born blacksmith long resident in Anaconda, had no known relatives in this country.
The government weather observer for Anaconda releases temporary figures for the coming week. Temperatures show Tan. 9% Dighoat fl and Lorpont 24, Jan. a, indicating variable conditions with limited clarity in the OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR data shows a sequence of labeled dates and fluctuating numbers with unclear meanings. It lists multiple locations and entries such as East Anaconde and Jan dates, with highest and lowest values and inconsistent formatting, hindering precise interpretation.
The couple MARNED UY PLEDGE AGBAL L. Ephrizm Butter of Balbaka and Manche appeared with Juanes Neal for a formal marriage ceremony after arriving in the capital. They were legally joined in wedlock and left the scene that evening amid rumors of romance.
Special train from Division No 1 Anavenda to Butte carried about 400 people to attend the funeral of D J Hennessy after word of his death. A committee drafted resolutions of respect and arrangements were made for a body of mourners including ALO and Copper City Commercial Company staff and local citizens. Flags at half mast and offices closed by 12:30 p.m. as the community showed respect.
Skating at the ice rink and local gatherings fill the week with visits from Neil Dineyatarand and Jerry Hennessy of Long Beach. Deer Lodge weddings, funerals, and arrivals from Missoula and Butte mark the social calendar, with plans for a monster stealing ceremony at the Anaconda rink Friday honoring the late John Dougherty.
Fragmentary text indicates a ranch owner named Jahnaan or related figure has been deposed from the property. The report suggests possible reorganization for the winter season in Alasouth and plans to engage next year. Mentions development work and region around Endy auloh.
Walker sues Deer Lodge County to recover 115 paid under protest on an assessment of a mortgage amid an allegedly incomplete property statement to the county assessor. He seeks 18.02 damages plus costs after the board of equalization raised the mortgage value without notice and refused to strike the mortgage assessment.
The Anaconda band will furnish music for the second carnival of the week at the rink this afternoon and evening. A large crowd is expected. racing will not occur. Admission remains 13 cents with skaters Butle and Anaconda among those attending.
A marriage license was issued restricted to August Holmes and Mittie M Durrett. The ceremony will be performed by Father Coopman at Me Teal fouce on Saturday. Heimeg tre Ween of Anaconda, a resident for some time, and Miss Durrett from Rome in Colorado are the engaged couple. They will make their home here.
Epbert Lynne receiver of the Aetna Bank and Trust Company of Bates County files suit in Missoula district court through Attorney Terry Parwona against Edward J. Neill for about 100. Three counts list debts: $3733.48 on a note dated May 14, 1903 with interest, $40 with interest, and $11.79 for advances on insurance dues.
A North Yakima dispatch reports a warrant issued for a clairvoyant operating in the city on charges of obtaining by false pretenses. The clairvoyant has not yet been arrested. other businessmen await police arrival for action.
Butte representative H Wethey joined J M Bryan of Kildoula at Bonnar to inspect the dam project. The group reviewed construction progress and future plans for the water storage structure.
An Anaconda notice promotes Vinol a cod liver oil preparation as a life extension aid. It asserts the product strengthens digestion and rebuilds tissues without oil, claims testimonials from a Mr. Joseph Sannin of India, and offers money-back satisfaction. Sold in Butte by Nowbro Heras Company and produced by The Smith Prox Company in Anaconda, Mont.
Northern Pacific officials led by President Elliott inspected the line from Missoula toward Turah and Trout Creek, with a monthlong tour planned. No firm decision on moving Missoula shops or a Helena to Elliston cutoff was reached, though study of Paradis as a potential junction was noted.
Missoula January 3 a Spokane report details Deputy Bheritt Kelley of Missoula who halted a would be murderer, J W Gates, during a visit there. Gates wounded Ed Partridge but Kelley drew his weapon and prevented a pursuit on the main street. Kelley received praise for his decisive action and poise.
Missoula January 30 Sentry was jailed in county jail this afternoon to face larceny charges at the next term of court He was brought up from Taft by Under Sheriff Kelley to be forwarded to the district court by Jason Floss The complainant is Mrs Hinkley who says Sentry took 2 coins from him Sentry claims Hinkley spent Hig wacvey over He Lar
Missoula hosts the start of the new semester with President Craig welcoming newcomers and praising Montana’s educational growth. Art department head Miss Knowles arranges a talk by Dr H Wy Powers on Michelangelo and the Sistine Ceiling at the Christian church. The Glee club meets at Sigma Chi and the varsity basketball opens next Friday against Wesleyan college.
Missoula fire department responded to a kitchen fire at Ike Abbott's home on Alder Street. Fire started from a pan of grease that overflown and spread to a couch. Department arrived as flames were already well underway but brought the blaze under control within minutes with limited damage reported.
Report from Missoula describes a stalled train on the Coming Alone branch at the Northnet Pacific due to heavy snow. A coach, plow, and gear became bogged, with a tank car tipping into a two foot depth while crews worked to free the locomotive and restore service.
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