Old Soldier of War With Mexico Passes Away in Anaconda
Obituary notes an elderly veteran nearby Anaconda who served in the War With Mexico. He was among early gold seekers in California and later moved into Nevada as an early stage traveler.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
5
Obituary notes an elderly veteran nearby Anaconda who served in the War With Mexico. He was among early gold seekers in California and later moved into Nevada as an early stage traveler.
Ronald P McDaniels one of Anaconda’s first settlers dies at 73 after months of stomach cancer. Born Natchez Miss in 1829 he fought in the Mexican War and never missed Decoration Day parades except the recent one. He is mourned by a devoted wife who stood by him.
A woman relates how coffee worsened her and her husband’s nerves and headaches. After switching to Postum Coffee they improved greatly, gaining sleep, appetite, and weight to about 100 pounds, with others noting their better health. The testimonial is signed by Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
John McDaniels a longtime Anaconda resident and Odd Fellows member died after a life of mining from California to Nevada to Montana. He joined the I O O F in Nevada and will be buried in Anaconda's cemetery with lodge and church services at 3 30 this afternoon.
Invitations go out for the St. Marys Academy commencement at Deer Lodge on Monday June 2 at 7 p m. The program at Cottonwood hall features choruses recitations dialogues operatic numbers and dances with performers including Miss Agnes Cecilia Furst Miss Nellie McMahon Miss Abigail Rose Dunn and other students. The program includes old and new selections from Wagner Longfellow and Veazie among others and ends with Farewell to St Marys.
City hall jail reports claim two or three prisoners saw a ghost in a steel cage and heard noises. Jailer and officers doubt the haunt, attributing the event to alcohol and possible prisoner collusion. The inmates insist the jail is really haunted and threaten to break out without aid.
Chairman Kelliher orders a special meeting of the board of county commissioners today to address the petition for a road into Danielsville mining country. Also to authorize redemption notices on delinquent 1898 property and correct the tax roll. Road viewers’ report on feasibility will be presented. favorable action expected.
Florence Clark demands diamonds amid a loggerhead dispute with Lou Har, escalating a public quarrel over ownership and possession. The case centers on disputed gemstones and competing claims in a tense standoff.
The case of the state of Montana ex rel. Lou Harper against James Quane moves to the district court on appeal from a justice court judgment in favor of Florence Clark of Anaconda for $200. Harper seeks to annul the alleged judgment and obtain costs, claiming lack of jurisdiction. the dispute centers on Florence’s ownership of diamond earrings valued at $200 taken by Harper.
A mix of local notices includes sales listings for riding ponies and clothing, business mentions for Odsen and Hammerslough, optician Verberkmoes, and piano tuner Schlappi. Names seen include D G Barringer from St Paul Anaconda visitor R D Gammon Denver. A J Morgan and Earl R Smith at local hotels. Miss Maggie Golden and Miss Lizzie FitzPatrick on travels. Michael Farran granted naturalization. Leave orders at Keigs or Walshs cigar store.
A letter from Miss Bess F Healy of St Paul Minnesota and endorsements from Miss Anna Johnson Kingston Ontario and Miss May Adams New Orleans praise Peruna as effective for summer ailments. The notices claim quick relief from fatigue indigestion and skin issues and invite readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
Local notices report visiting individuals from Butte and Detroit, a marriage license issued, a large sale and discounts at Copper City Commercial Co, and various social moves including lodge notices and travel plans to Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Denver.
Leydon Martin Leydon and Miss Mary Crowley were united in marriage by Rev. Father Pirnot at St. Peter's. Patrick Leydon and Miss B Crowley acted as attendants. A wedding breakfast followed at the Wilson home. The couple left for a short trip and will reside at 8 Mast Fourth Street Anaconda on return.
Farris and Anderson seek a new trial in district court over Adam Geis suit claiming negligence for traveling with a nearly blind condition and a 3 year old as guide. They argue a cane would have warned potato unloaders of danger at the hatchway.
The Deer Lodge County Commissioners call a special meeting for Monday June 23 1902 at the courthouse Anaconda to address redemption notices on delinquent 1898 property corrections to the delinquent tax roll actions on a road petition by F E Parker and others payment of contingent poor bills and related matters. County Clerk Phil Greenan witnesses the order with the county seal.
Marie Mitchell Scanland petitions in Deer Lodge County Montana for a name change to Marie Mitchell Scanland for her daughter Marie Mitchell Mears born in Detroit Michigan and raised in Warm Springs with custody awarded to petitioner and Dr J M Scanland. The father Harry H Mears has not contributed to support or affection.
The Twentieth Century club at Mountain View park seeks bidders to run circus theater merry go round bowling alley bar games lemonade ice cream soda fountain confectionery fruits fireworks and lunch counter at the picnic. Bids due by June 18 with 25 percent cash deposit. Communications to 915 East Park Avenue. John W. Frinke, chairman.
James A. Dunlap of Anaconda applies for a patent on 20 percent acre White Chief lode vein in Deer Lodge County Montana. The record lists survey No. 6542 with boundary bearings and distances and ties the claim to the Montana principal meridian. Adjoining claims include Summit placer, unsettled on all sides. Public notice urges adverse claimants to file within sixty days at Helena land office. Also estate notice for John F. Ferriss deceased appoints T D Fitzgerald as administrator and creditors to file claims within four months at Anaconda office.
Walter C Stanton of Anaconda Montana applied to enter land under section 2506 BR 3 US The land NE quarter section 7 township 4 north range 10 west M M protested within 30 days that the land is more valuable for minerals than agriculture The notice is signed by George D Greene Register First publication June 8 1902.
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