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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
9
A watchman found a fully clothed man face down by the Ophir mine shaft on South Montana street. A slip reading W Waters was the only clue. police and coroner failed to identify or locate relatives. No foul play suspected. body at Duggan's undertaking rooms.
Missoula on July 2 reports Nep Lynch of Elmo shattered the two mile Cowboys relay record set yesterday by Allen Drumheller with a time of 8:51. The previous mark stood at 3:54 and was extended by the wind of the day as showers made the track slippery and caused several near misses. Mrs Bertha Blancett of Pendleton was badly injured when her horse fell while bulldogging a steer. The stampede also hosts the unveiling of Capt John Mullan monument with addresses by Judge W Y Pemberton and Gen Charles Warren.
Dr Charles A Cook spoke at First Baptist on Is Prohibition a Failure in Washington He argued liquor groups push misleading claims that Prohibition harms society He cited Washington state data showing reduced crime lower jail costs and improved business urging Montana voters to support prohibition in November
Chief Murphy announced liberal rules for the Mardi Gras carnival with fourteen extra policemen on duty uptown. Detectors and patrolmen will arrest anyone tossing talcum, confetti or causing disturbances while streamers and noise makers are allowed. Fireworks and gunfire are banned and officers will act against anyone molesting others. One theft was reported as a woman said her dress was cut and her pocketbook stolen.
Fabons Texas July 2 American troops crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico near Fort Hancock in pursuit of Mexican raiders recrossing the river after losing the trail. Three cavalry troops under Captain Leroy Eltinge pursued eight raiders who raided the old Fort Hancock post and escaped with several government horses.
In a cloud burst over Butter creek district near Echo last night Mrs. M. C. McCabe and her infant child were drowned. A large amount of property was destroyed.
The note states Harper's Weekly, owned for 59 years, merges with a publication established 68 years ago, following a purchase by the Independent. It outlines historical tenure and the corporate change behind the consolidation.
The ladies committee of the Norfolk war agricultural committee in England reports over 3,000 women have promised to work on the land when called upon, aiding the wartime food program.
In Hong Kong a reporter notes that most carpets produced in India are woven by boys supervised by men. They are directed in how many knots of each color to tie to the warp, advancing one row at a time.
Dr. H. T. Laughlin of Great Falls, secretary of the Great Falls Rotary Club, is the guest during the holiday celebration hosted by Dr. William Stryker.
Missoula’s Merry Minstrel Monarches arrive by Milwaukee Road train No 16 Tuesday morning and will perform at Columbia Gardens Wednesday night for the Elks convention. The group, prize winners at Lewistown, is praised as near professional in quality and plans to join the Fourth of July parade if timing allows.
The remains of Stanley Allen are in Walsh’s funeral parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. Patrick Mooney died in Quincy Washington and will be brought to Butte for burial with funeral details to follow.
The notice lists William Carlisle to be forwarded to Philadelphia for interment. Sofia Gustafson to be moved to 42 Silver Bow street with funeral tomorrow at 2 PM and interment at Mountain View. Donald J Wright three week old son of Mr and Mrs John Wright died at 659 West Granite street with funeral at 2 PM and Holy Cross cemetery. Card of Thanks from Charles Askew for Richard Richards Funeral Director and Pombatimer in Butte Montana.
Funeral notices list the late James Shea James O Rourke Mrs John Murphy Daniel Gallagher Lawrence Joseph Murphy a four year old son and the unknown Waters. Services are at 9 to 9 30 o clock this Monday at various residences and churches followed by Masses and interment at Holy Cross cemetery.
Larry Duggan operates as an undertaker at 822 North Main Street with Bell and Ind. phones listed. He offers funeral services and runs a local mortuary business serving the Bell area and surrounding community.
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