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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1901
Page
13
A social gathering for Mrs. Chapman marked her 80th birthday at 718 South Montana Street. The aged couple, longtime residents of Winchester and Wichita, reflect a life spanning migration, law practice, and family. Attendees included multiple named friends and relatives.
The article surveys opposition tactics to the Nicaragua canal project. It notes Britain's stance on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, possible diplomatic pressure, and the Clayton Bulwer agreement as obstacles. It highlights American advocates led by Morgan and the South’s limited influence in current politics.
Charles Vance and John Galligher, both past middle age, died of pneumonia. Vance entered St. Ann's hospital at 3 30 p m and is believed to be about 50 with no known relatives in the region. He recently worked as a timekeeper for Anderson & Johnson on a mining project.
John S S Galligher aged 57 died at the hospital from pneumonia and complications. A native of Ireland and pioneer Comstocker long in Virginia City Nev he moved to Anaconda about 18 months ago working at the lower works. Unmarried he leaves a sister in Virginia City and one in San Francisco. The body removed to Emet's parlors awaiting relatives in Portland telegram reply. Mr Cosgrove a friend and Stonemasons union member has charge of arrangements.
Sister Vicenta Fitzgerauld aged 22 died March 13 at St. Joseph's hospital Deer Lodge after a months long illness from a side abscess linked to typhoid fever. A native of Limerick Ireland she entered the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth five years ago and served at Deer Lodge. Requiem high mass March 14 was led by Rev. De Ryckere after which the remains were sent to St. John's hospital Helena for funeral services at the cathedral Friday morning.
Large crowd gathers at Sacred Heart for a solemn requiem Mass for Sister Vicenta of the Sisters of Charity. Archbishop Brondel delivers a touching address praising her virtues while sisters from Deer Lodge Anaconda Butte Walkerville join in the services and burial beside her cousin Sister Baptista.
Voter registration rose to 1 765 with 430 new registrants yesterday. Only two days remain to register with books closing at 10 pm Tuesday. registration is at City Hall, marked by a large sign to guide voters.
About seven thousand spectators witnessed a fine program at Ingleside led by the California derby. Joe Frey ridden by Tod Sloan won the feature over a strong field of 1-year-olds in a time of 2.0745 amid a strong headwind. Other races saw Maggie Davis, Fonda, Mestor, and Periwig win as racing resumes potentially on Monday after local ordinance debate.
San Francisco reports racing results from March 16 at Oakland track. Special-Advance Guard won the sixth race, with Tuthill second and Brenhilda third after a 1 minute 58 second finish for six furlongs. Other races saw The Pride, Satan, Locochee, The Light, and Stromo among winners.
San Francisco on March 16 reports Mayor Phelan vetoed the board of supervisors ordinance to reopen Ingleside race course. The San Francisco Jockey Club had refitted the grounds and staged today's card headlined by the California derby. Racing will resume at Tanforan Monday.
The $44,000 Crescent City derby in New Orleans on March 16 ran from start to finish. Henry Clay Rye, an outsider, claimed the victory after the morning scratch of Morris colt Choice altered the betting. Varro and Wild Pi rate led the field before Rye prevailed.
The article argues catarrh is a constitutional blood disease needing internal medicine. Local treatments offer only temporary relief. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are claimed to clear the catarrhal poison through the bloodstream, reducing hawking and spitting as the blood is made healthy. The 20 grain lozenges are described as safe for children and widely stocked in the United States and Canada after less than a year on the market.
Ideal weather produced fast times across the program. Egyptian Prince takes the opening race in 1 49 with Woodtrice second and Kenova third. Tobe Paine wins the mile, Tillie W. second, Althea third in 1 45. Fourth race sees Crescent City derby won by Henry Clay Rye in 1 55 with Wild Pirate second and Varro third. Jessie Jarboe captures the fifth in 1 49 with Little Duchess II. Brother Fred wins the sixth in 1 41 with Little Sallie second and Percy R third. Boomerack takes the six furlongs, Lady Contrary second and Free Hand third in 1 14 with Courtesy disqualified for fouling.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Missoula March 16 Adelia Goodwin through Murray and Knapp filed for divorce from Edward Goodwin alleging desertion cruelty and failure to provide necessaries The pair married in Virgin Minnesota January 1893 lived together until November 1898 when the husband allegedly deserted She seeks custody of one child A demurrer was filed in a separate case W Burre v Lizzie Lynch Also Bland Mining and Milling Co sues Philip O Rourke and wife to compel deed delivery to iron King Tron Queen and Ivanhoe quartz lodes alleging failure to honor a share transfer agreement Marshall and Stiff are plaintiffs attorneys
Kalispell March 16 An effort to locate the Flathead valley oil reservoir is assured with potential rival in the Kintla lake district area along the Flathead river. Local landowners have formed a stock company to drill coal oil wells near Sheldon as an East expert reviews the ground. Surface signs suggest an oil belt extends south from Kintla toward Flathead lake with tapping seen as only a matter of time.
From the Philadelphia Record choose the report noting street car conductors are not beautiful and do not even pass fare, reflecting a wry, humorous observational lead about transit staff.
In the District Court of the Third Judicial District State of Montana Estate of Daniel R. Beck deceased notice is given by the executor of the last will and testament to all creditors and parties with claims to present them with vouchers within ten months after the first publication at 16 East Commercial Avenue Anaconda Daly County Montana. Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Daniel R. Beck Deceased signs this notice on March 7 1901.
Missoula reports the death of James Burke at Sisters Hospital after weeks with dropsy. He was an elderly resident. his wife had died in the city a few months earlier. A son, Thomas Burke, is believed to be in Anaconda but is expected in Missoula tonight for funeral arrangements.
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