The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-11-22

Bond came to Anaconda, TO take
the management Of the Standards
business department. He came from
scenes amid which more than thirty
years of his life had been spent. He
brought with him cordial commenda-
tons from those with whom, in news
paper work, he had long been ASSOC
ciated- His ability. his integrity. his
character and his experience were at
tested. For Mr.. Bond. the change from
the coast TO this mountain region was
radical: be II confessed that most Of
US who come here from either coast
have. at first, TO learn to like the
change-however strong our attach
ment for these environs ultimately be-
comes.
II was n new life for Mr.. Bond: APP
parentiy he grew to enjoy IL; he took
up his work in the Montana field with
enthusiasm. He was remarkably apt
in suiting himself to his new surround
ings: he rapidly extended the circle OF
his business acquaintance; he was
jealous in his effort TO make a distinct
success in the field assigned to him.
He vas not long a stranger in Mon
tana. The number of his friends null
tiplied: the local business world soon
learned to respect him. and the Stand
ard which. at the time Of Mr.. Bonds
coming. had been in quest OF a man of
sterling quality. felt hat 1t was most
fortunate In securing his services.
Never a rugged man. Mr.. Bond was.
to all appearance. a man of good
physique and OF sound health. In
truth, however. he was almost never.
during the years OF his residence In
Montana. thoroughly strong and well.
Troubles which proved to be akin to
did not seriously interfere with his
routine Of work. yet they fatally as
serted themselves at length. A vaca-
ton taken last summer brought only
the slightest temporary relief. His
nervous system became the prey to dis
ease. He was like one shattered, as the
result of a long and unequal struggle.
when. n few weeks ago, he went again
TO California, bearing with him the
warm wishes of his associates and
friends for his speedy and permanent
recovery. Till very recently. the It'd
ings from Mr.. Bond were of a charac-
ter that inspired with good cheer those
who felt a deep concern in his condi-
ton. Recent letters written by him
self seemed to indicate that he was
slowly nj surely mending. Last week.
however. brought n sudden and an
untoward change; the first news of IL
was n telegram announcing that, at s
o'clock yesterday morning, he breathed
his last.
Somehow. IT is not easy for those who
have so long been Mr.. Bonds constant
associates in the Standard office to put
into the formalities OF printed lines an
expression Of the personal bereavement
hat has been visited upon them. He
was one in the Standards household. a
little company Of newspaper workers.
loyal one to the other and to the COM
mon cause whose success is their
ardent aspiration. The Standards
working force includes men whose
term OF service covers years-several
who are active to-day. in this or that
department. saw its first edition go to
the press room. Now. for the first time
in these l~engthening years OF the
Standards history. n link is snapped;
| the death OF MI. Bond Is the first death
of any member of the Standards busi-
ness or editorial staff.
During the years in which they Jour-