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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1914
Page
5
Mary Segovern beloved wife of Warrick. McGon led Friday at the family residence on 7th Street. The funeral will take place Monday morning at six o clock at the facility home proceeding to St Peter where she will be elevated at eight o clock
Anaconda reports JB Patterson of Auburn Illinois, nicknamed forty-niner, arrived to visit his son C H Patterson at 221 West Park avenue. The veteran, oldest man on the train, traveled with good health, plans weeks with family, and previously journeyed to Great Falls and Tacoma. Patterson was born in Winchester Indiana during the 1840s gold rush, left with his brother James via 13 wagon train to Feather River mining, endured Indian attacks, and later profited from a mining claim bought for 3990, with early mining life described.
Iron molders of the city held their annual Washoe picnic last Monday with about a hundred molders, wives and friends attending. Generous prizes donated by Anaconda merchants included groceries worth 10 dollars from McCallum and Cloutier, and Copper City Commercial, three barrels of beer from Anaconda Brewery, and various items from Goodfriend's, Golden Rule, Kifi MacRae, J. M. Minor, and others. Athletic events followed with results: H. A. Warrens won the first race, Michael Hannaway second, Jack Wright third, Joe McDonald fourth, and Miss F.G. Hillart won the ladies’ race.
In a mixed program several events saw Edmund Nell and James Ehlmann place in apprentice and men’s divisions. Du Mont and Arat led the six foot class with Wright second. Alice Tracey won the Daughters’ race, Willie Johnston topped Lone’s race, and Williams won the Free-for-all with Copenhagen second Hanhaway third. The hop, step and jump were won by E R Smith with Sullivan second after a five-runner trial.
Local members and officers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary prepare to travel Wednesday to the national convention in Norfolk Virginia. Delegates include Frank Fitzpatrick Neil Colling Edward Devine and William Kellaher with others from Butte Missoula and Deer Lodge. Major agenda items are changes in onder rules and the election of national officers.
Reorganization of an already flourishing Anaconda newsboys union is planned. A Central Labor Council meeting next week will set plans in motion to revive the group and place active members in charge to restore its vigor and strength.
Local church listings detail Sunday worships at multiple faiths including Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientist, Christian, Swedish Mission, Norwegian Lutheran, Swedish Baptist, Saint Mark's, First Methodist, Swedish Evangelical Lutheran, First Baptist and others. Services cover morning and evening sermons, Sunday schools, confirmations, prayer meetings, youth activities, and upcoming events led by various pastors.
Judge J J Lynch presided as seven applicants namely Jamon Patrick Gilmartin Bernard Shoviin Patrick Byrne Gus Twedt Jacob Fills and Joseph Malloy were admitted to naturalization in district court. Four others with filings did not appear and their hearings were continued. The Francis Henault estate was probated involving about 16000 real property and 8800 personal effects. Frances Marie Godfrey was adopted by Micha and Annie Sullivan with Mr Godfrey’s consent. Court was to meet Monday morning but Judge Winston may preside due to Judge Lynch’s temporary absence caused by eye condition. proceedings continued for two weeks.
Members met Thursday in the church parlors for an entertainment session hosted by Mrs McMffition and Mrs eerie ee ee eenaeey ears eel dpeece ar cette are an ae eae. Refreshments were served.
A jumble of local items lists beer and ice cream spots, rooms for rent, hens for sale, shoe repair, orchestra events, and travel notes. It mentions Miss Anita Stearn visiting Butte, plans to Denver and Garfield Utah, and several people leaving for Chicago and Chicago bound trips. Also notes lost dogs and vehicle ads plus a Studebaker sale and Butte races.
Local notes from Anaconda include visitors and travel notes to Salt Lake and Denver, births, real estate ads, and notices. Mr and Mrs Peter McBride welcomed a 12 pound son born July 15 at 09 Ayler street. StPeter’s altar society and Sacred Heart league announce a funeral at 8:30 Monday for Mrs Metovern. Mrs Patrick McGovern of 900 East Fifth Street dies, leaving a widower and two children. John Murphy, once of Anaconda, reported missing after last seen last summer.
Danville July 11 A 70 year old Civil War veteran Harry Green Wilson escaped from the Arkansas penitentiary with a companion in May. He was arrested tonight here after being sought as an escaped convict. He had been living at Quincy soldiers' home for over a year.
Winnipeg reports early today show Sir Redmond Moblin poised for re election amid uncertain Conservative strength. Outlying towns lag in returns, with government forces at 22 seats and Progressives 21 as results trickle in. A day or two likely before final composition is known.
William Singleton, famed race horse owner, endorses Akoy the new California mineral as a remedy for catarrh, kidney and bladder trouble. He credits improved appetite and strength after using Akoy and testifies to its relief for various ailments. Akoy is sold at Fuller drug store in Anaconda and Newbro drug store in Hutte. Call on Akoy representatives for more information.
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