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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1901
Page
3
Hunters in the Helmville area report abundant bears on Nevada Creek and the Blackfoot. A sheep herder killed two bears with a rifle while protecting his flock, while others were seen raiding poultry and home stores. Bears are said to be heading toward winter quarters, making the region a prime hunting ground.
The Anaconda Montana post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ended September 14 1901. Names include Anderson Basye Blame Blevins Browning Burke Burguss Byrne Campbell Coster Coner Croesin Curran et al. Letters addressed to many individuals remain awaiting pickup.
Mayor Henry W Stephens urges Anaconda citizens to observe September 19 1901 as a day of worship and devotion for the late President William McKinley. All places of business to close from 6 AM to 6 PM that day.
Postmaster J. C. English lists names of individuals from domestic and foreign categories awaiting letters with instruction to say Advertised when calling. The notice names numerous recipients and ends with a signoff from the post office.
Today the body of Mrs Gus Meilke is brought from Missoula to Anaconda for shipment to Aberdeen North Dakota for burial. She is the sister of Conductor FE G Zick of the Great Northern who is on the run between Anaconda and Havre. Mr Zick and his wife will leave Wednesday with the remains for Aberdeen where his mother and another sister reside. The deceased woman suffered from consumption and was enroute to Spokane hoping health would improve. The Zicks have many Anaconda friends’ sympathy.
Sheriff John Conley and family came back from Spokane after attending the Elks fair and carnival. John Walkup, who should have traveled on the same train, did not appear last night. He alighted at Garrison to change for Anaconda and likely boarded the wrong train, possibly ending up in Helena. He can explain on his return.
The listing covers union made Smoke W. R. cigar, Tolan Co. musical instruments, Peters' dance at Turner hall Sept 19, Flor de Baltimore cigar, Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. met that night, and residents visiting or staying at the Montana. It notes Strain's fashionable wear, an eight piece orchestra, a church concert, and funeral notices for Sister Lappin’s father and Mike McCarthy. Various visitors include George C. Catlett of San Francisco and W G Croissant of Seattle registered at the Montana. other locals and temps from Lincoln Neb. Warm Springs, Butte, Helena, and New York are listed with addresses and hotel stays.
The article notes memorial services held in tribute to the late president, detailing church ceremonies, remarks by dignitaries, and national flags at half-mast. It mentions dates and locations as observed by communities.
The First M E church held memorial services for President McKinley with life sized portraits of McKinley Lincoln and Garfield. William Bartle presided and Rev Cattermole had left for Independence Iowa. Rev McCurdy will succeed him.
General Organizer R J O Hanlon of the American Humane Association will address high school students at 9 o clock today and speak to grades above the fourth about kindness to animals. The humane society will be a branch of the state society formed by O Hanlon at Butte. Local citizens, including women, support its role in city moral development.
Arrangements progress for the annual Catholic fair expected this year. Proceeds likely aid the Ursuline convent with funds raised by the sale of booths and the grand closing ball planned as the feature. A. O. H. hall may host the event as last year. Merchants express support to help organizers.
Telegram from the deceased's widow requests that carpenter Robert McBride be sent from the new works to Montreal Canada for burial. The body has been prepared for shipment east today.
On Fast Third street early Sunday morning Peter Clifton and Peter Strando were arrested and will appear before Police Magistrate Hayes for disturbance. Strando owns a barber shop challenged by the barbers union as unfair, prompting the clash. Each posted $15 bond. Officer Peter Keenan made the arrest, his first since returning to duty.
Members meet at Turner Hall at 7 p m to escort the remains of H R McBride to the depot. Grand Orchestra Social at FL hall Wednesday Sept 18 with fight musicians and dancing till 1 o'clock.
A meeting for all interested in forming a local humane society is set for Tuesday evening at 8 in the courthouse court room. Earlier plans shifted from Monday to avoid conflict with a mass meeting at city hall for the upcoming funeral day of President McKinley.
Chief of Police Taylor received a Staunton West Virginia telegram asking Degid P. Corbett’s injury status with "William Corbett" as a responder. Hospital and physician checks found no Corbett. Police suspect a mistaken or fraudulent demand for money.
The body of John Geary who died Saturday at St. Ann's hospital of typhoid fever was shipped yesterday to Helmville, home of his parents, for burial. The funeral will be held there today.
William M. Donaldson pioneer of Aldergulch dies of pneumonia in Virginia City He was born in New Brunswick came to Omaha in 1882 left for Bannack with James M Herndon in 1863 arriving in Virginia City in October resided there as a carpenter and served three terms as alderman for the Third ward
Sealed bids invited for erection and completion of buildings on the county poor farm. Plans and specifications filed with the county clerk. Proposals must be indorsed Proposals for buildings on poor farm and opened Sept 18, 1901 at 10 a.m. Commissioners reserve right to reject any bids. By order of the board. PHIL GREENAN, County Clerk.
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