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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1914
Page
5
A garbled OCR note records a Cornelius event with a plan for religious services led by a Reverend. The fragment hints at a late up moment and mentions church attendance or ceremony context without clear details.
Barney Fitzpatrick longtime Anaconda police officer and former chief died in De Smet Idaho aged around 60. Born 1876 in Illinois he lived most of his life in Anaconda and was famed for heroism including a notable capture of a thief in Cedar street alley. Requiem high mass will be held at St Peter’s Church Tay morning.
Charles Isaacson was awarded the contract to grade the road from Southern Chrome to Georgetown by the county. His bid was $47,500, higher than GW Kariman who bid $2,500 for OK. Other bidders included RE De at $9,020, Bart Para at $3,000, and George Danicich at $2,800.
The Columbus Club married men defeated the Knights of Columbus bachelors 32 to 11 on the common. Both teams won a party and dance at the Columbus club after the game with John Sayatovich hailed as the game’s hero.
The piece describes a lively gathering with about 100 attendees. Batteries for the men included Du vRl and Spelman for single men and Moran and Logan for married men. Ray Reardon escaped unscathed after a scare. A program of songs readings and monologues followed, with contributions from Hugh Patterson Jack Gilmore Pat Keeney Tom Con ley Edna Fairboutt and Frank Pit Patrick among those noted.
Malcolm Gillis, postmaster at Butte, hosted a dinner at the Montana hotel with A. D. MacDougall of Portland as honor guest. The Butte party included Charles B. Henderson and others. guests from the city joined in a spirited curling discussion before traveling to Silver Lake and Georgetown and returning to Butte by 10.
Members of the painters union prepare for a Mill Creek picnic this morning with a meal featuring chicken mulligan. Committee members include EB Batley Thomas Contey F Spaun H G Bryan H R Mahan and Bob Washburn as they organize arrivals and the day’s athletic program.
Mary Helen Gavigan infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Gavigan died yesterday at the Tuane residence 608 East Sixth Street. The mother died a few days after Mary Ellen's birth. The funeral for the child will be at 4 30 this afternoon at the Ruane residence.
Mr Mathewson is invited to open a series of lectures under the Baptist Bonsters club next Tuesday evening at o'clock in the church forum by Keet Walden is president Spangler secretary of the group.
Local notices announce the first big picnic in two years to be held at Gregson with plans for many years between events. The event will feature special transportation and floral offerings as part of a community gathering for mourning a beloved husband father and brother. Also today Black Rocks hosts Anaconda Independents at Washoe Park at 3 30 with Downs Gebo Moloney Morris McEachern Saville Applegate and Bittner among players. Helder returns to the Independents lineup after an East visit.
President Janning announced waivers had been asked on Del Gainer the first baseman obtained from Detroit Gainer was shipped shortly after joining the Red Sox and has not been able to establish himself The Journal of Commerce reports an idlegram from London claiming the Manchester cotton cloth trade is struggling while New England mills struggle to meet dividends
A serious minded Bam waper suggested a national index recording each person’s details be kept at a central government office. The proposed scheme would assign every individual a unique number, a concept that has amused Punch and humorists.
Yankee Rhue, set to face Young Wallace Monday night at Washoe Athletic Club, touts a near spotless career with only one formal defeat. His wins include Sing Horan and Peter Jensen, plus a decision over Dane Boer enholz, as Wallace, a Montana contender, prepares to meet him in a pivotal showdown.
The article claims Wallace will meet a strong opponent as physicians yesterday deemed both fighters fit to go the distance. The young boxers are described as steady, clever, and willing to take punishment for a brilliant bout that should showcase their endurance and skill.
The body of Mrs George H Mann who died will be taken to Ottumwa Iowa where she will be laid beside her husband. Funeral services are set for Monday morning at St Paula church with a requiem high mass. Lawler Co will ship the body.
A jumble of local items including names, travel notes, births and marriages, property sales, and business ads. People such as Mamie Carman Leah Wexler and C K Farmeworth are mentioned along with places like Butte Salt Lake Denver and Anaconda. Several health and housing notices, taxi and auto ads, and a jail escape report appear amid continuing city life updates.
Kalispell July 18 The Montana Stat Pharmacists association held its business session with elections completed and the next meeting place chosen as Hunters Hot Springs. The entire morning was spent balloting for the next conference site and leaders.
The report notes a close vote for Gare fnelt in 1813 with Hunter's Hot Springs receiving nominations and the Butte delegation rallying for Scheuber. It lists officers elected in Helena and mentions calls for stricter Kent regulations and a Special Dispacenn. In a separate federal case, William Conway pleaded guilty to mail fraud with a two month jail term and a $100 fine, prompted by his pledge to support a Kansas family.
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