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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
12
A small crowd attended the Anaconda Rod and Gun Club trap shoot with near perfect weather as five new automatic traps debuted for a forthcoming big tournament. Mathewson and Drumgoolen led in multiple events with Woehter and Smith among top shooters, ties decided in several sweep events and medals awarded for Keppler and Twohy trophies.
The card thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy shown during illness and death of husband and brother Biso and mentions moral offerings from Mrs Mary Hultin Mrs Emma Swanson and Mrs Gust Hultin Jacob Metesichy aged years died last evening his remains moved to Hughes Fitzpatrick Parlors born in Austria he leaves a wife five children a brother Peter Metesichy in Anaconda member of BL George and St Joseph C elety mill and smelter union funeral arrangements pending as relatives hope for recovery of others mentioned.
A promotional pitch questions receiving a free Business Book offer. It claims twelve world master businessmen authored ten books totaling 193 pages with 1,497 vital business secrets. The message urges no risk and no money to be sent. It cites a grand collection and attempts to entice readers to respond.
This morning services were held at the First Presbyterian church at 10 Grolock for a deceased community member. The body was moved to the Masonic temple yesterday for care by BE arn Star members, with interment planned at Hill cemetery.
A baseball game at Gregson yesterday afternoon saw Brophy of Butte beat the Anaconda printers. The printers plan a protest claiming most Brophy players are professionals. Reported score favors Brophy with Mec Catterts and others contributing.
The notice lists social and business items from Anaconda and Butte including visits, a lodging house sale, sales deadlines, and upcoming events. People mentioned include John Morrie and Hattie Capps visiting Butte, D. D. Twohy in Anaconda, and Mrs RF Soule’s funeral at Masonic temple. Also mentions railroad schedules, school exams, and an extradition request involving Marshal B Henderson.
A four act play titled The Little Prospector debuts at the Margaret on Saturday August 1, billed as a mining life story in the far west. The review praises Chie Perekins wit and calls the production educational and entertaining with a virtuous, instructive aim.
H C Bell the Democrat from Billings Journal runs for Congress in the Danville NL district opposing Joel Cannon. Bell quotes Ring out the old ring in the new as campaign theme.
The Smelter Men defeated the Butte Athletics in a baseball contest after the Woodmen failed to show up. Gavin, Morris, and Teocksteller starred for the Smelter Men as they scored consistently, while the Athletics offered little resistance and produced a weak showing in this copper plant team showcase.
Special dispatch from Hamilton reports ranchman William Tichards of Three Mile near Stevensville was judged sane by a commission led by Dr. George McGrath and Dr. RL Owens after a sanity hearing. Neighbors said Richards had threatened to kill a man but the panel found him sane. he has been released from jail and returned home. Other items note local moves, trips, and a marriage license for Dayton C. Lockridge and Miss South, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Smith of Stevensville.
At the Lyric last evening the program included An Indian's Gratitude and Stricken Blind with clever photography and drama. Our Dog Friends showcases good dog training for police work while A Mystery of the Mountain follows a prominent citizen who robs neighbors and meets a tragic end. Land of Beautiful Mora and a Trip to Sudan offer scenic vitality with Mr Boozer Contagious Nervousness Lover's Luck and June Bug also featured showcasing aviation and other curiosities.
The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress calls its nineteenth session to meet in San Francisco October 6 9 16. Governors and mayors may appoint delegates with limits. counties and organizations also appoint. The program prioritizes irrigation, trade, Alaska statehood, highways, finance, and a proposed department of mines. Delegates urged to discuss conservation, river improvements, and inland waterways. A funeral notice for Jacob Matestek precedes the meeting details.
The remains of George Kendall arrived in Anaconda yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral. A large crowd from Butte and many Anaconda friends joined the procession. Floral pieces accompanied the remains as they were interred at Hill cemetery.
A seventeenth inning setback left the Giants despondent as the first in the series went to Dillon. The outcome hinges on continued support from both teams in the matchup.
Stockholders from Chicago arrive in Missoula to inspect Amador Mining company properties near Amador and 19 miles up the gulch as the reorganization aims to prove the mine value. The old company faces lawsuits and court actions while Grus leads the new effort to readjust affairs and move forward. Ripley shines for Dillon in a separate baseball game where Missoula Giants fall 2 to 1.
Charles Cavanaugh, in a mental disturbance, tried to steal the cab throttle of an engine at Arlee Station. Deputy Sheriff McDonald arrested him this afternoon. He claimed Chief Miller was pursuing him and said he could elude capture by taking the engine. He is jailed for sanity examination.
Laughter greeted the show last evening as Rosy May management scored a ten strike with Alm The Romance of an Fxy. Scenic effects along with river scenery in New Zealand impressed the audience. The Outlaw Dynamiter stands as the thriller of the new show, attracting close attention from viewers. A fair crowd attended though most young people were out at the park. Viewers should see the act before it yields to the next production Wednesday night.
The Livingston and Kalispell journals report candidates Higen and Ehasin delivering public issue speeches via Edison phonograph and propose placing their photos on Bull Durham wrappers and Lydia Pinkham products. Fernie disaster prompts nationwide charity and swift relief actions, highlighting American humanity.
John Robinson aged 77 died yesterday at St Ann hospital. Born in Ireland he lived in Anaconda 22 years, worked as a watchman at the converter building. He died a bachelor with many warm personal friends. Funeral set for Wednesday morning.
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