Meagher Memorial Picnic Beckons Local Irish Societies
Preparations for the Meagher Memorial picnic at Gregson Springs next Sunday, July 25, are underway under United Irish societies. Events include races with prizewears, dancing, music, and a large crowd expected to attend the fundraiser for the statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher
Gregson Springs
United Irish Societies
Fess
Rome
Ser
Tinee County
CGAL
Hibermiana
Bureve
Robert Emmett Literary Association
Bergetrom
Fool Killer Bated, Quaker Doctors Parade In Anaconda
A street scene in Anaconda features two new comedians for the Quaker doctors and a knife-wielding swindler selling electric belts. The con artist uses a blindfolded boy and a staged crowd to collect money, offering belts and fake bargains while raking in around $60 from a burst of short transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Ames
Phe Tan
Welta
Tam
Milk Ranch Sale Expands Smiths Holdings Near Anaconda
Kennett Smith sold a large milk ranch west of Anaconda to Allen Morrison of Philipsburg, with over 100 milk cows and dairy equipment. The deal boosts Smith's cattle business, using Kaiser's ranch on Rosa Fork as headquarters, near the proposed B A and P line from Anaconda to Hamilton, promising profits in western Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Kennett Smith
Allen Morison
Philipsburg
Ross Tork
Rock Creek
Smith
Hamilton
Montana
Heywood Douglas Wedding at Deer Lodge Residence
The wedding of Virginia Dowglas to Windswood of Helena was held at Mrs George Dowglas residence. Rev B G Prom of Deer Lodge Episcopal Church officiated. Bridesmaids included Laura Durston Ada Bellenhere Norma Robinson Eva Dongick served as maid of honor. Post-ceremony wedding lunch followed for close guests. couple honeymooning in Helena area before settling at home in Helena after August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Didiglas
Fern
Virginia Dowglas
Me Windswood
Bower
Heaury
B. G Prom
Episcopal Church
Deer Lodge
H.W. Hixon
Helena
Laura Durston
Laura Durston, Anacdida
Norma Rob
Ada Bellenhere
Eva Dongick
Cap Tal
Eitry
Womans Relief Corps Movers Nearing Organization
A movement to form a Womans Relief Corps in Andcerda is in progress. Women wives daughters and relatives of veterans of the Civil War and Spanish American War will lead the effort and seek a charter soon. The group aims to aid volunteers returning from the Philippines and provide comfort to aging veterans, with a charter member slated to start before month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Font
Womans Relief Corps
Andcerda
Rothere
Spain
Philippines
Leasantness
Readvertisement of bids for Masonic Temple construction
The building committees of the Masonic and Odd Fellows temple met to open bids. Architects Smith and Kearn were present as about a dozen bids were read but not separated as instructed. They decided to readvertise for bids until July 20 at 6 30 p.m and plan to reconvene next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic- Odd Fellows’ Temple
E. Wisner
Smith and Kearn
Four Men Rescued After Capsize At Anaconda Lake
Four men from Anaconda and New York, Peter and Mar ron Anaconda, M Byrne and James Murphy, were saved from drowning when their overloaded boat capsized in Anaconda Lake park. High dam gales lowered water, keeping depth shallow and ensuring a safe shore exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Lake Park
Peter and
Marron
Anaconda
M. Byrne
James Murphy
New York
Three Indians in Jail for Closed-Season Game Killing
Three Indians Small-Fnd-of-the-Rope Philip Cockenstay and Lay-Down Buffalo were brought from Ovando and will serve 20 days each for killing game during the closed season between May 1 and Sept 1. Arrested by Constable Meillette and sentenced by Judge Howard. Happy Jack also arrived from Elliston with Constable Roberta and faces 30 days for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Cockenstay
Buffalo
Ovando
Frank Meillette
Howard
Happy Jack
Elliston
Robert Roberta
Acacia Lodge Holds Tribute for Deceased Brother Johnson
A special communication of Acacia lodge No. 33 A F and A M will be held at the Masonic hall at 1 p m on Wednesday July 19 to pay the last tribute of respect to deceased brother James Johnson All members of Acacia lodge and visiting Masons are requested to attend by order of W M H Redmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acacia Lodge No. 33
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
James Johnson
Acacia Lodge
W. M. H. Redmond
Local Briefs From Montana Links and Events
RB F Brown of Garrison visits the city. H C Stiff of Missoula stays at the Montana. William Copinus here on business in Helena. T F Mahoney out after a week ill. Loans offered at low rates by Woin a Loan Office. Mrs Errick Erickson of Philipsburg visiting Anaconda friends. Fifty new wash skirts among guests at the Montana. Dr TE Roch and wife plan future home in Deer Lodge. Proof of will for Rufus G Terril filed by wife. Bond set at 800 dollars. James M Kirteria and Clara Cummings wed by Rev J A Jenkins. Funeral of James Johnson tomorrow at 2, under the Masons and Butchers union. Rev E G Prout to officiate at Heywoods Douglas wedding. P J Brophy sues John Morris for eight notes totaling 410 dollars from 1893. James Johnson, 40, longtime butcher for Montana Meat, dies after operation. Mrs Alonzo Leatherferry dies at 404 Locust street after operation for childbirth. child buried Sunday. William Tobin to be returned for clothing theft at Silver hotel. captured in Great Falls. Miss Alrica Trisberger, 1899 high school graduate, sprains ankle after bicycle accident in tower valley. She is cared for at home. Fire committee meeting approves specifications for new book and later truck. Aldermen Maguire Talbot Sladiah present with Mayor Madden and Chief Mentrum. Test alarm from box 13 at Telind hotel, run in 1 1.
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RB. F. Brown
Garrison
H.C. Stiff
Missoula
Montam
William Copinus
Helena
T. F. Mahoney
Woin
Errick Erickson
Philipsburg
Balent McRae-Davideon
W. F. Goulette
Deer Lodge
Montana
Baptist Parsonage
James Johnson
Masons and Butchers’ Union
E.G. Prout
Episcopal Church of
Montana Meat Company
Butchers’ Union
Alonzo Leatherferry
Locust Street
St. Ann's Hospital
William Tobin
Silver Hotel
Great Falls
Morgan
Alrica Trisberger
Tower Valley
Bertha Ehret
East Fifth Street
Maguire
Talbot
Sladiah
Madden
Mentrum
Telind
Protests At Equalization Hearing On Tax Assessments
Taxpayers complained of being overassessed at a morning equalization meeting. Mrs. Ro McLean of Deer Lodge asked reduction from 1560 to 1000 for her property. petition kept under advisement. Mrs. Catherine Sorenson sought a lower assessment on Lot 5 Block 52 and improvements. petition pending. Mrs. Rebecca L. Terry requested lower assessment on improvements for Lots 2 and 22 Block 23. petition noted.
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Wars of
Ro McLean
Deer Lodge
Catherine Sorenson
Rebecca L. Terry
Mt Powell Lodge Officers Named in Meeting
At Mt Powell lodge No 48 of P held last meeting the following officers were named J T Row W James V M Martin Prelate W mr Cameron M of W C Hoff K of Ks St R Burg M of F W E Gailey M of RK M Davidson M of AC J Walsh G A A Walkup G Jacob Brenig Truptees O C Voss L Copinus J A Pyke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Powell Lodge
J. TE. Row
W. James
V. M. Martin
Mr Cameron
W—C
A. Walkup
Jacob Brenig
Truptees
C. Voss
L. Copinus
J. A. Pyke
Equalization Board Sets Notice Rules for Hearings
The county commissioners announce a board of equalization to hear tax complaints. They rule that when a party is cited to appear to show cause why an assessment should not be raised, five days notice is required if outside Anaconda city and two days if inside. Notices may be mailed or served by sheriff and must specify the property under consideration and its valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Anaconda
Notice to Contractors for Masonic and O O F Building
Bids will be received up to July 20 1899 630 p m for erection and completion of the upper structure of the Masonic and O O F building in this city Plans and specifications and all necessary information can be obtained at the office of Smith and Kern room 15 Bank building The building committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids G S Wisner Chairman Building Committee No 206 Commercial avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic and TI. O. O. F
Smith & Kern
Bank
E. Wisner
Commercial Avenue
United Irish Societies Picnic at Gregson Springs
The text advertises a July 2, 1899 picnic by United Irish Societies at Gregson Springs with round trip fares from Butte to Gregson Springs and from Anaconda to Gregson Springs. Train times are listed for departures from Butte, Anaconda, and returns from Gregson Springs and Anaconda, including midday and evening options.
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Butte Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Butte
Gregson Springs
Anaconda
Placer mining prospects rise on Bitter Root in Hamilton
Hamilton July 16 1899 reports Hon George Ward manager of Wood Placer Mining on Hughes Creek near Bitter Root river states prospects for an extensive placer camp are favorable. Recent work yields about $20 per man daily. upper Bitter Root districts span four miles wide and twenty five miles long with gold from an ancient river bed. Other items include a St Marys church wedding in St Paul on July 11, a serious accident to Miss Ada Anderson and Ole Sebreson, and social and civic notes from Ravalli county through Hamilton society and business.
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Hamilton
George, Ward
Wood Placer Mining Company
Hughes Creek
Wood Placer Company
Train Schedule Fragments From City Depot
Fragmentary rail timetable notes list departures and destinations such as Ota Nor Pac west Anaconda Local G N and Helena with scattered times including 8 30 8 16 p m 10 00 am and 1 00 am plus references to Walkerville Station and Burlington Gunderson.
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Great Northern
East Vise
Northern Pacific
Northern Pa
Anaconda
Oregon
West
Burlington
South Butte
Cas
Nor. Pas
Nor Pac
G. N
Helena
G. Nu. East
Nor. Pac
Walkerville
Burlington & Gunderson
Respet'y
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Anaconda News
Anaconda Office
Codcial
Walton
Silver Lake Stage Line
Wpabure
Anares
Heywood-Douglas
K. OF P
United Irish Societies’ Picnic
Hamilton News
St. Mary’s Church
City of
St. Paul
W. J. Eagieon
Elizabeth Kelly
Marriige
Gibson
Friends
Warners
E.rgieson
A. C
Hamilon
Ravalli
Frank Wallen
Ole Sebreson
Mitsea Anfreon
Lake Come
Grantsdale
Ada Anderson
Sebreson
McGrath
Brower
Ravalli County
Degree of Hoi
J. E. Rawlins
Storr
J c
J. Blevensy
O'Hara
H. Grover
J. F. Hendricks
Helwig
Mexdames O'Hara
Starr
Rudolph Kissman
H. S. Page
Hamilton House
E. L. Bonner
Miles Finlen
PJ. Brophy
J. C. Coleman
A. L. Stone
J. M. Keith
L. Keith
New Brunswick
W. F. Golder
Methodist Escopal Church
South
William J. Brennan
Burnt Fork
Bedrucka
M. Donahue
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railroad
Anaconda Company
B. McGinty
Styx
George A. Kain
M. M. Company
Stevenaville
Riverside
Corvallis
Ard
Home Supply
Alex Marr
Charles Cahil
T. J. Phillips
Eastern Star
Stevensville
Hindson
W. ©. Fiske
The
Excelsior Wooden Pipe Company
G. Scott Anderson
Shoshone County
Thale
Mears, Singleton & Jones
Idaho
Misa Lizzie Turner
D. N. Reber
City
Mrs. Reber
Harry J. Kelly
R. L. McCullough
Acme
William Gorham
West Park
Dr.McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Dr. McLaughlin
N. Main St
Ofice
Great Northern Railway
Union Pacific and
East
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