Ghostly tale of a forgotten mining camp tragedy
The Anaconda region piece recounts 1889 mining era violence sparked by a horse race between Matt Healy and George Austin. Caleb Perry shot William McCoy and wounded Ed Baxter as Harry Province pursued him, then disappeared. New findings near Silver Lake reveal a human skull and bones with a 45 caliber revolver, a saddle, and a possible Perry link. Coroner notices await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hilbert
Anaconda
East Park Avenue
Silver Lake
Matt Healy
George Austin
Caleb Perry
William McCoy
Perry
Hilbert
Ed Baxter
Baxter
Harry Province
Province
Hercules Dufour
Dufour
Thomas
Pierre Peron
Twin Lakes
Hercules
Fred Gangner
Hardenbrook
J. M. Kennedy
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
Duffy
W. J. Hilbert
Ganegner
Mr. Hilbert
J. T. Carroll
Little Lake
Runaway Horses Cause Minor Collisions and Sparks on Main Street
Several runaway incidents disrupted a quiet afternoon. A Magnus Nelson wagon on Cherry Street lost control after a boy removed the bridle, a second boy was thrown from the wagon, and a third horse bolted near the Montana Meat delivery wagon. Minor injuries and property damage occurred. police quickly restrained the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street
Magnus Nelson
Joe Peters
Montana Meat Company
Main Street
Losee
Gardner
Police Court Docket Yields Fines and Dismissals
In Mainville police court yesterday John Edwards and John Johnson were fined 25 dollars each for vagrancy. William Gallagher faced a disturbance charge with a hearing. judgment reserved. May Reynolds pleaded guilty to maintaining a house of prostitution after robbery charge dismissed. fined ten dollars. Joe Chambers and George Smith fighting charges were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
John Johnson
Mainville
William Gallagher
Gallagher
May Reynolds
Over the Milky Way
Peter Sanders
Sanders
Reynolds
Joe Chambers
George Smith
Death of Clara Marguerite McGuiness 6 at Oak Street
Clara Marguerite McGuiness 6, daughter of Mr and Mrs John McGuiness of 407 Oak Street, died yesterday evening after months of illness. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved parents who watched by her bedside through long vigils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Marguerite
John McGuiness
Oak Street
Death of a Young Woman With Extended Family Sorrow
The last hours saw devoted care from skilled physicians unable to save her. Her death brings deep sorrow to the bereaved parents and many friends who extend heartfelt sympathy. Funeral time to be announced later.
Anaconda vs Helena Baseball Showdown Opens in Helena
Local baseball fans focus on today’s game between Anaconda and Helena in Helena. The day includes league news on umpire Frank March’s rejected offer and club contract activity across Anaconda Butte Great Falls and other cities.
Local Notices and Ads From Anaconda Area
A compendium of short items lists visitors from Hamilton and Helena, court and business notices, sales and rentals at Standard office, a sewing machine closeout, and a grand picnic with round trip fare. Mentions include C O Davidson from Butte, M L Langhorne of Helena, J G Gillet of Omaha, and R A O Hara of Hamilton. Through sleeping car service noted on Great Northern line from Anaconda to Minneapolis St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Lucas
Park Wilson
Anaconda
M. EK. Flynn
W. H. Yuller
M. Thayer
T. Lloyd
John J. Hughes
Butte
Davis Edwards
Minneapolis
George Yeager
St. Joseph
Ra Davis
Sioux City
Letty Houtz
Fred Raymer
Great Falls
Ben Shelton
The
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Montana
Helena
Davidson
EK. J. Gillet
Omaha
R. A. O'Hara
H. M. Hirsch
Des Moines
Will Cooper
New York
KF. W. Hammer
Chicago
F. FE. Green
Manila
P. L
Butte, Anaconda
Rail deal puts Gulf, Baston & Kansas City under AT&SF control
New York July reports confirm Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe has acquired control of the Gulf, Beaumont and Kansas City railroad. The line will operate as an independent road for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atchison, Topeka & Banta Fe Company
Gulf, Beaumont & Kansas City Railroad
Few Complaints Mark County Board of Equalization
County commissioners met as a board of equalization and heard only a handful of complaints. Charles Roman sought a reduction on improvements in block 27 lot 11, while D Lawson won a $100 drop on lot 12 block 105 from $700 to $600. The board, crediting County Assessor George Miller, reported unusually few appeals this year and praised fair assessments. The state board quoted Anaconda railroad valuation at $626,554, up only $174 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Charles Roman
D. Lawson
Lawson
George 3. Miller
Miller
Martin
State Board of Equalization
Anaconda
Dredge in French Gulch on Track for Full Operation
W R Allen, owner in French Gulch mines, reports progress on the big dredge in Anaconda with expected full operation within three weeks. Delays from Pittsburg push original Aug 10 completion back. The placer mining with the dredge will be a notable event for French Gulch and the wider region, drawing visitors from Anaconda to see the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Allen
Anaconda
Pittsburg
French Gulch
French Creek
Picnic at Mountain View Park by Lower Works Fire Dept
The Lower Works Fire Dept will host a picnic at Mountain View park on Sunday August 12 featuring music dancing and athletic sports. Five hundred dollars in prizes is announced and the event is expected to attract many Anaconda residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower Works Fire Department
Mountain View Park
Lower Works Department
Anaconda
Lower Works Fire Dept
Mt. View Park
P.O
Carroll
The American Porter Brew Described as Unique
A description notes The American Porter has a mellow flavor unlike any other brew on the market. Wholesale dealers Hallahan and Mac Calluta of Anaconda and Hinds and W Co of Butte Montana are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallahan & MacCalluta
Anaconda
Hinds & W Co
Butte
Mont
Notices of mineral loca tions filed for record
Notices of mineral locations were yesterday filed in the county clerk and recorder office. The May Day quartz lode mining claim in Elliston unorganized district by Michael Corlett and Conrad Zimmell. A placer location of 160 acres on Willow Creek by Gustavis Wisner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliston
Michael Corlett
Conrad Zimmell
Willow Creek
Gustavis Wisner
Standard newspaper offers around the clock news service
The Standard promotes continuous coverage delivering global events to readers who subscribe. It touts 24 hour access to current affairs and fresh updates from markets politics and society.
Anaconda City Ordinance On Publication Of City Laws
A city ordinance provides for compiling and publishing Anaconda ordinances in book form. It authorizes printing 50 copies by lowest responsible bidder, with sections outlining validity, publication, and final passage dates in 1900 and 1909, signed by Mayor John M Madden and City Clerk Jos Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Anaconda
John M. Madden
Jos. Peters
Montana
Deer Lodge
Anaconde
Jos, Peters
Notice for Bids for City Printing Anaconda 1900
Bids will be received by the city clerk until August 6 1900 at 6 pm for printing the city ordinances and Montana laws affecting municipal corporations. Specifications are on file in the office of city attorney Jos Peters city clerk. Dated July 31 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Frank March
League
March
Mr. March
Grand Forks
Clarkson
Montana League
Montana
Jos. Peters
City of
Anaconda
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