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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1909

Page

10

Practice events for shooters at Northwest tournament

Shooters practiced yesterday as Chingren Van Pelt Miller and MacLaughlin posted high scores near 200 targets. Conditions praised after changes with near perfect setup. tournament expected to be best attended in Northwest history. Preliminary practice begins at 1 pm with five trap events, entry 2 dollars per event, targets 2 cents, amateurs only, no squads today. scores from yesterday listed.

Chingren van Pelt Miller MacLaughlin Drumgoole Anaconda

George Washington Under the American Flag at Lyric

The Lyric shows George Washington Under the American Flag a sequel to the British Flag feature from Electric. It highlights clear photography and tinting and should appeal to viewers who saw the prior program. The program also includes The Lion Tamer A Absent Minded Cupid A Squeedhunk Sherlock Holmes and The Cardinals Conspiracy Biograph drama about Cardinal Richelieu.

George Washington Cardinal Richelieu Washington Cupid

One-time king-like prelate foiled by lovers ends happily

The tale recounts a royal figure bested by a pair of lovers, delivering a well-received happy ending. Also reviewed are Wood Floating in Marvan an industrial picture with scenery and waterfalls. Different Rulers of the World a clay modeler’s display. Amazons of Different Periods women warriors in olden times. and The Barber's Revenge a balanced comedy closing a popular program.

Marvan

Organ Recital At First Presbyterian Delights And Educates

FE C Hall organ soloist from Butte entertained a large audience at the First Presbyterian church last night. Prof Fischer, returning to Anaconda, assisted on the program. Miss Bessie Templeman sang softly, performing One Sweetly Solemn Thought with refined clarity.

First Presbyterian Church FE. c. Hall Butte Hall Fischer Anaconda Bessie Templeman

Western Boosters Trap Shooters Arrive for Montana Meet

A trainload of competitors for the Western Boosters Trap Shooting tournament arrived in the city with notable names. Earl D. Farmin of Sand Point Idaho bids for the high average medal and prize. Charles A. North of Cleveland represents Leggett traps and aids officials. Twin Falls Idaho shooters P J Holohan and his two sons join the field alongside Denver entrants William M. Bowman and W R Thomas Jr. of Colorado.

Western Boosters Earl D. Farmin Sand Point Idaho Montana Mr. Farming Charles A. North Cleveland Ohio Mr. North Cochran Charlie North Holohans Twin Falls P. J. Holohan Holohan Pete Holohan William M. Bowman W. R. Thomas, Jr Denver Colo

Catholic Foresters Hold Pleasant Outing at Warm Springs

The Catholic Order of Foresters organized an outing with two large passenger cars and a box car carrying officers, members, wives, children and friends from Anaconda to a shady grove west of the city. At least 50 more arrived by car. Attendees called it the most enjoyable event yet, with well filled baskets and lunches enjoyed in the shade by Warm Springs creek. An afternoon sport program featured contests for prizes for the youth.

Order of Foresters Anaconda Warm Springs Creek

Hotel Arlington Fire Sends Guests Safe

Santa Barbara Cal Aug 15 The Hotel Arlington the largest wooden structure in the country was destroyed by fire this evening. Several hundred guests from across the country were in residence but all escaped. Loss is estimated at 76000. At midnight Mrs Mathewson her children and Miss Eleanor Kennedy escaped with all their effects.

Santa Barbara Cal Arlington E. P. Mathewson

Note from Canada about McDonald couple origins

A reader to the Standard notes that J. D. McDonald and wife, formerly of Bruce county Ontario, came from Gravenhurst in MusKota district and lived here for years, mentioning Mr McDonald’s sister Mrs A Flint in Gravenhurst.

Standard J. D. McDonald Bruce County Ontario Gravenhurst Muskota McDonald A. Flint Graven

Gravenhurst Mourns After Untimely McDonald Death

In Gravenhurst Ontario the McDonald family faced a sudden loss with two daughters in Drum Mond Montana and a boy buried in Gravenhurst cemetery. Mr and Mrs McDonald were longtime respected residents whose death shocked the town. Flint Gravenhurst Ontario August 11.

Hurst Toronto Ontario Drummond Mont Gravenhurst McDonald Flint

Gorgeous imported gowns for Three Weeks stage show at Margaret

Elinor Glyn's Three Weeks at the Margaret theater on Wednesday Aug 18 promises refined elegance. Beryl Hope as The Lady will wear Paris gowns by Paquin Hallett and more, including a gray chiffon and an Nile green ensemble. William Gillette selected a moonlight chiffon gown for her vaudeville sketch The Red Owl. The production aims for striking sets, costly costumes, and a large fashionable audience.

Elinor Glyn Margaret Theater Beryl Hope Paris Hallett William Gillette Miss Hope Red Owl

Destructive Fire in Iron Mountain Towns Ruins Hit

A major blaze in Iron Mountain Montana destroyed the M Lajuenesse hotel two saloons a restaurant a rooming house a blacksmith shop and three stables along a business row built near the railroad. The losses range from 30 000 to 50 000 with little insurance carried and efforts saved only the box cars and nearby station. The fire began about 1 am and burned for hours with residents sustaining injuries while fighting the flames.

Missoula Iron Mountain Coeur d’Alene Northern Pacific M. Lajuenesse

City notices and local engagements in Anaconda

A compact roundup of city notices and social mentions includes jobs and ads at 306 Chestnut and 516 Maple, a sale on baby buggy wares, piano talks, and club meetings for National union and A O H Knights of Pythias tonight. Names include Schlapps, Verberckmoes, Zollman, Scanlan, Daniels depot, and local officials. Reports note travel, gifts, and events like Deer Lodge day, Boosters shoot, and fishing trips on Rock Creek with quotes from local residents and officials.

Senators Question Reclamation Costs and Settler Returns

A congressional committee debate centers on whether settlers must return only the original $30 per acre estimate to the reclamation fund. Attorney Hurley accuses reclamation officials of arbitrary conduct and urges fair treatment, arguing the government should pay any overestimate, as reflected in 1903 and 1904 reports.

Warren Hurley Newell Carter C. L. Rood Canal Zone B. J. Lamb F. E. Weymouth H. N. Savage Davis West Chamberlain Settlers' Committee Senate Committee Congress Kenoyer Reclamation Service Reclamation Secretary of the Interior United States Water Users’ Association Mr. Hurley

First Annual Montana Saengerbund Meet Planned in Missoula

Missoula Missoula Maenerchor fixed Sept 18 for the first annual Montana Saengerbund meeting in Missoula with committees named and delegates selected. Prof. J.S. Witzman praised the choir after a rehearsal noting much hard work remains to compete with visiting choirs for the grand saengerfest.

Standard Missoula J.S. Witzman Witzman

Monument Unveiled by Organized Labor in Valencia Tragedy

Seattle labor groups unveiled a seven foot field stone shaft monument in Mt. Pleasant cemetery to honor 15 unknown Valencia victims recovered from the wreck off Vancouver Island. The memorial cost 1800 dollars and was dedicated with simple ceremonies.

Seattle Wash Mt. Pleasant Valencia Vancouver Island

Deer Lodge Notes Recap Social Visits and Local Events

Special correspondence from Deer Lodge Aug 15 notes residents returning from Seattle and the East, guests visiting from Anaconda and Carroll City, and trips to the coast and National Park. Socials include a Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid meeting, garden party with Miss Bielenberg, John Cunningham, and a Virginia reel, plus preparations for a big old-fashioned gathering.

Standard Deer Lodge Beth Larabie H. G. Ward H. A. MacPherson Little Son Seattle Kate Jessen Anaconda A. D. Smith Virginia Andrews Rollin Humber Frank Conley Kathleen Kennebec Carroll City William Coleman Quigley Granite County W. C. Spottswood Helen Perkins Benepe National Park Sue Eva Larabie Nelly Belle Pinkerton Lexington Bellingham Charles B. Jones Warm Springs St. Joseph’s Hospital FE. K. Foltz Alliance Neb Clara Whittaker Sand Point Idaho Catherine Meyers West Deer Lodge Davie Bowden Barbara O'Neill Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Haggerty W. S. Higgins Anne Bielenberg Miss Bielenberg Miss Cunningham John Cunningham Minneapolis Higgins

Stevens In Control Of Oregon Trunk Line

Portland Aug 15 The Oregon Trunk line contesting the Deschutes route with the Harriman System is controlled by John F Stevens former chief engineer of the Panama canal James J Hill holds financial interest in the line to ensure its completion Stevens announced this afternoon.

Portland Ore Oregon Trunk Line Deschutes Oregon Harriman John F. Stevens Panama Canal James J. Hill Stevens

Bullets In Air With One Man Down In Missoula Bar Fight

A saloon gunfight at the Montana hotel in Missoula on August 15 left an Italian man named Philip severely wounded and Pat Callahan shot and wounded but not killed. Sheriff investigation says the Italian fired first. Callahan acted in self defense. Both men were taken to Sisters' hospital and are not in danger. Callahan, a former deputy sheriff, held the counter weapon after wrestling the revolver away.

Standard Missoula Montana Philip Pat Callahan Callahan Sisters’ Hospital Graham Taft H. B. Campbell Flathead Lands

Deatil of Mrs. Gove Missoula Death Notice

Mrs. S. E. Gove 63 died in Missoula after a long cancer illness. The family, long established in Missoula, came from New York City four years ago. Her husband Mr. Gove once served as police chief under Mayor M. Fl. C. Smith. She leaves a son in Rochester, N. Y. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 119 Defoe Street with Rev. Walter Lennie Smith officiating.

Standard Missoula S. E. Gove New York City Gove M. Fl. C. Smith

Yankee Doodle Sulky Dan card promotion

Sulky Dan is a cheerful local figure famed for his Yankee Doodle cart. The verse describes his steady temperament and kind heart, with customers invited to request illustrated cards featuring the character at the Standard office.

Dan

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman

Mrs Lizzie Holland of Noah Kentucky credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her headaches and nervous symptoms during the Change of Life. The ad claims the remedy smooths female troubles such as inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and backache and offers free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pink Noah Lydia E. Pinkham Lizzi Holland Noah, Ky

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Ernoon OF Sport Nament Oatier van Delang Ie Rebhausen Smith B Smart Gemmett Tuttle CabeTue Davidson Conyne Pho Fuller Drug Co Rexall East Park Ave James Healy East Third Street Maggie Healy James Mealy Catholic Order OF Foresters Canada Elinor Glynn Postonce Newell's Construction Milwaukee National Union Schlapps L. A. of Knights of Pythias Verberckmoes Zollman’s Scanlan's K. Park Central Labor Council Daniels’ News Depot 24 Main James White Rock Creek Hammerslough’s Lydia Jacobi Montana Hotel J. G. Naquin Globe, Ariz City Boosters Charlies Delaney Great Falls B. W. Todd Georgetown B. D. Mahan R. M. Greig Bie Hole Mr. White Allen Helena Norris Huntley Lands Montana Saengerbund Organized Labor Hartender Deatil Mrs. Gove Sulky Dan Muller’s East Park Avenue Locust Street Europe City Drug Company Daly Bank and Trust CO John R. Toolee BE. J. Bowman Stockton Veazey John C. Harrington Yegen Bros Bankers East Park Responsible Capital C. Yegen P. Yegen Charles E. Farnsworth Montana National Bank Missoula, Mont United States Depository G. A. Wolt John Lehlon J. H. Ryman M. L. Gulden BIG Blackfoot Milling CO Bonner, Montana Bonner Yards Sig Blackfoot Milling Co Bonner, Mont Tool Avenue Missoula Moni Pacific Railway Oregon Short Line Railway Silver Bow Chicago, Milwaukee & Puset Sound Railway Durant Northern Pacific Railway Miles Crossing Dawson
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