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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
8
Mayor Stodden won council support to seek nine arloads of surplus army foods from Washington. He may order as much as needed if accepted, with delivery by parcel post if lots. rail delays could hinder shipment. Alderman Freudenstein backed the move and urged out of town farmers to ship in. A custodian for goods was proposed, but no final action taken.
Moonshine operation busted at 1506 Casey Street with Frazer alias Jones arraigned on il le distilling charge. Nellie Murphy held on conspiracy charge after leasing part of the house. Bail set at 2000 dollars. preliminary hearing planned before U S Commissioner Van Eten.
Harry Walters brings Baldy, world champion trick horse and prize winner at Cheyenne Frontier Days, to Bozeman for the state Montana Elks convention roundup. The three day event runs August 12 to 14 with Baldy among the attractions in Bozeman next week.
A county raid on 471 East Park Street nabbed an elaborate still and liquor stock from cellar operations run by Mike Lacy. Officers seized 19 cases of beer five barrels of moonshine and seven demijohns of unfinished moonshine along with a 20 gallon boiler and copper wiring. A 14 year old boy received emergency care from Dr Dan Donohue after drinking liquor from the captured stock, prompting officials to argue the law is ineffective at preventing private home liquor caches. Deputy Melia acted without a warrant to stop removal of goods. The case highlights ongoing enforcement challenges in the wet vs dry era.
Com Columbus residents J Line and A J Bryant spent the day in the city. Reed Point and Great Falls visitors like Krutz J Krutz and J Bosster from Helena stop at the Leggat. Missoula guests James Piquette and Phoman register from Missoula. Billings visitors D Hogge and C M Wallace, Dillon’s H W Luther and B W Bond, and others from Divide or Billings appear in city listings with hotel stays at the Leggat and Acoma. Congressman John M Evans and Mrs Al Molter are among guests at the Acoma during town visit.
A flood of arrivals at the Finlen and Thornton hotels includes Mr and Mrs Roose from Heals, Mrs Homberg from Warm Springs, William Smith of Wise River, and many others from Dillon Helena Missoula Anaconda Virginia City and Colorado Springs. Guests span Beaverhead Madison and Jefferson valleys with registrants from Dillon Helena and Missoula visiting or staying at the Finlen and Thornton yesterday and last night.
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