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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
13
Rev. H A Carhanan delivers an eloquent baccalaureate at First Presbyterian Anaconda urging graduates to pursue quietness and moral courage. He cites Jesus and scripture, praising character as the lasting legacy beyond fame, guiding Class of 1907 toward eternity.
In the Warm Springs area near the old smelters some sites are unsafe after dark. Paddy Rowan, a night watchman, fell into an excavation during rounds and remained trapped until noon the next day. The hole had been partially covered, leaving a dangerous open cavity.)
A watchman became stuck after a rotten plank cracked under him, leaving him trapped for about 12 hours in a sand‑covered, unpleasant spot. He was not in immediate danger but endured a tense, uncomfortable ordeal.
A mix of local advertisements and notices including Verberckmoes optician and jewelry at 114 E Park, Hammer Sloughs selling second hand organs and flowers at Greig's, decoration day plants, Waterman fountain pens, buggies at Coy's Call, and several arrivals and incidents around Anaconda. Notable items include a funeral for John ONeill, a horse death, and ongoing court and hotel staffing notes.
A large crowd of shotgun enthusiasts participated at the Sargent trap system yesterday. Excellent scores were posted and several events completed. About 15 club members plan to attend the state tournament in Billings the second week of June.
Street cars made regular trips to Washoe park yesterday attracting a great crowd that stayed nearly all day. Boats completed were in commission and rowers enjoyed a pleasant time as the park continues to improve and promising a delightful summer resort.
Closing exercises mark the last day at Lincoln School with readings and a combined observance of Memorial and Pioneer days. A brief ceremony honors historic figures and community heritage in a reflective school program.
Memorial and Pioneer Day ceremonies at Lincoln school blend patriotic exercises with closing activities. Programs feature recitations, songs, flag drills, and dialogue by students from the first through primary grades. Local veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic attend the Memorial Day service at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. H. A. Carnahan delivering the sermon. The speaker urges fidelity, sacrifice, and citizen patriotism, stressing honor to soldiers and the need for lifelong civic duty.
The annual meeting for election of directors and other business will be held at the company's Anaconda office in Anaconda Montana on Tuesday June 4 1907 at 1 oclock p m P M Halloran secretary
M C Leonard offers a sales pitch for Fraternal Brotherhood insurance stressing superior value versus rivals and urging consideration before choosing another provider.
Red Star Juniors defeated by 21 to 16 as John Dicks and Beaudett led the offense while Charlie Smet and Donald McCarthy paired for Juniors No. 3 on the lumber yard field.
The article recounts tales of eerie coincidences around objects linked to powerful figures. Mme Carnot orders a Hindu idol crushed after her death, despite it being linked to a legend predicting rise to power and assassination. A Chicago pawnbroker keeps an old turnip watch with a history of killings tied to its past owners.
Eastbound and various A. P. local numbers listed in sequence No. 101-B through No. 108-B. The record enumerates the stations or segments in order, noting eastbound or local designations for railway or transit lines.
An old French made watch linked to a deadly burglary and a long police pursuit tracks. A cast of a woman's face from Luxor Egypt causes a rash of unexplained deaths among those who touched it. The items’ eerie history fuels local legend and museum catalog notes.
The Philadelphia Record notes skating becomes a favorite pastime for the blind and helps freedom of movement. A lecturer describes how sound reflections assist orientation, enabling swimming, rowing, bicycling, and even stilts walking in gymnasiums at Overbrook school.
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