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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
10
In Butte and Anaconda shooters tested the newly arranged traps for the Western Roosters Trap Shooting Association tournament to be held in the city August 17 to 19. An east wind and a thunder shower kept scores low, but shooters praised the new back ground and trap setup despite less favorable conditions.
Coroner Lawler, returning from the Big Hole, reported a human skeleton found near Ralston on the Big Hole river. No clothing or button remained, suggesting five to six years exposure. Believed to be a young white man. an Indian origin could not be ruled out. No decision on an inquest was announced.
The Electric premiere features The Country Doctor a poignant tale of a doctor summoned away to care for another child as his own daughter dies. Through Jealousy follows a heart edged by mistaken jealousy. Up the Ladder With Tom Bowline shows a navy trainee's rise. Professor Wise's Brain Serum provides laughs and Saved From Conviction ends the program with drama.
A probable wrongful execution is halted when a young boy in a distant city identifies the true culprit, guiding authorities to bring him to justice. The scene unfolds amid a diverse program including Great Auto Race at Crown Point, Inspiring Sunset, and comedies Determined Waver and Book Taught Hypnotism.
The planned game at Washoe Park between the Tripp and Dragstedt group of Butte and Anaconda did not occur as the Butte team failed to show up. The manager reportedly fell ill suddenly in the morning. Earlier, a red hot clerks versus barbers match was won by the barbers before a large crowd.
Local items report meetings for c. O. F. and Knights of Pythias, trainmen and mountaineers gather tonight. Ads tout Milwaukee beer at the Mint, trunk repairs, piano talk, and watch bargains. Births and travels noted among city residents with multiple rentals and a seven room Pine Street dwelling for sale.
Continued from page one the heated debate centers on Roosevelt forest policy and Ballinger's push to reopen lands. Critics condemn Ballinger for denying settlers credit for labor on irrigation projects begun under Roosevelt, a rule seen as hardship for long waiting settlers. Anticipation builds for Ballinger’s forthcoming statement on the issue.
Chicago August 8 underlined a likely amicable settlement of the street car employees dispute by tomorrow night. President Mitten of the Chicago City Railway is said to offer a wage increase by length of service. John M Roach, Chicago Railway president, has auditors proposing a similar plan. Arbitration is not sought. workers prefer company led compromise and avoid outside arbiters.
Veterans from the soldiers' home at Columbia Falls look toward Salt Lake as a new Montana post is formed at Red Lodge with charter members. Captain Pease cites low eligible veteran turnout and aims to enroll 2,000 members across Montana while encampment events across two miles of parade, business sessions, and officer elections unfold with Van Sant and Ketcham named as contenders for top posts.
The advance guard of delegates for the forty third Grand Army of the Republic encampment reaches Salt Lake City with arrivals from Ohio Maine New Hampshire Vermont Washington D C Michigan Oklahoma North Dakota Chicago West Virginia Virginia Iowa Colorado Pittsburgh South Dakota Nebraska Missouri Indiana and Kansas. Thousands of delegates and auxiliaries gather as tents rise and department headquarters open for veterans and former comrades. A patriotic meeting occurs at the First Methodist church and the week ahead features campfires speakers regimental reunions and a large veterans parade midweek.
Nathan Silkwood a Civil War veteran and Gallatin county pioneer was found dead in his Bridger canyon cabin about ten miles from Bozeman He had been ill recently and died most likely from Brights disease He lived alone had several mineral claims in the canyon and planned to be admitted to the state soldiers home His sister Mrs N C Young of La Junta Colo and a San Francisco brother survived His body was buried in Bozeman cemetery with service by the Grand Army of the Republic.
Judge Cheadle, acting for Judge Lanner, rules that deeds held by First National Bank for Foster block and Harris lands are mortgages, making them taxable. The decision says the county may inspect underlying transactions, rejecting the bank’s claim to rely only on courthouse records.
The week ending Saturday August 7 lists uncalled letters at the Anaconda post office. Names include men and women such as Martin Allen, Virgil Cochran, Miss Olive ONeill, Rev. A. T. Bourke, Jozef Lebora, Petrus Nelsson, and Postmaster H. F. Errett.
Former Anaconda mayor Harry M. Johnson returns from a three month trip including six weeks in Honolulu where he describes a modern city with electric lights and rail, bands, concerts, and baseball. He plans a U S tour with a fastball team and notes Dr Evans in San Francisco pursuing recovery.
More than 50 members of the Deer Lodge County Poultry association gathered in Silha gulch yesterday for a picnic. John Reese hosted the event at his place and supplied fresh vegetables while members provided the chickens, with plenty of food for all.
Vienna West Virginia resident Emma Wheaton credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relieving years of pain after doctor visits failed. The ad notes the product is made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics, claiming wide female cures and offering free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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