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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1909

Page

12

Opening Day of Western Boosters Trap Tourney Dominates Anaconda

The second annual Western Boosters Trap Shooting tournament began at the Anaconda race track under near perfect conditions. Local star Drumgoole posted a perfect 20 in five events for 190 total, while experts Hensler O'Brien and Sheen Ridley scored near 200. Notables Tom Marshall Father MacConnachie and others impressed as crowds cheered the day's high totals and the event's setup by E. P. Mathewson and Mr. Cochran.

Anaconda Drumgoole Skeen Boosters Hensler O'Brien Huntley Confarr Father MacConnachie South Dakota Tom Marshall England Fred Gilbert Sheen Ridley Fortes McLaughlin Seuetes Miller Chingreen Seme Eran Rereeee Enes van Pett Wee Eliett Weerd Ee Wy Bt Huntley Pereee Essa Sss Seeses Esseereres Holohan Guy Marshall Deering Sheperdson Pere Taylor Smith B. F Thorp Strachan Bete Dawson U Gottlieb Eee Eee Mathewson Eee Eenee Wena Ate Cook Dunneett Wu Mapes Erteseneses See Morrison Ee Thompson Cee Eweneeesneeens Eevrueteres Bartos Presser Cc Senna Rowe Nickey Settee Renee Eeseee Tuttle Wenn Steer Weaver, Sameweenes McLain Crewe, C. L Faves Tees Wilson Lie Eee Wrens Bowman Tenene Eee Tae Tee Site Bradfield J. H Thomas Harrington H. W Walker Stephens Mallory Rebhatusen Serene Delaney I. G Cooper Goddard Brown See Willoughby See Seenee Sees Beaudro Aeenee Burnett O'Brien Peewee Eeeeeree Reereneseens Skeen Aeee Ee Eewenese Ee Eaters Ee Clancy Eee Ee C. A Prater Sanborn Wetmore Good Recee Sence Sesccessseseres Sans Hudson Poston Tee Thomas. Giserakavbadect Havesseecees Bamith, W. A Ccreeeee Vceee Neecees Vees Ee Tee Dryden Frobineon, BR. G Wee ES. WY Es Sas Caer Se Ene Ad Scyess Oe Ward B. B.s Ceeeeenves J. Teem Kuno Sarees Eee Ee Zaher R. A Ad Ee

Commercial Day for Anacondans

Anaconda and Deer Lodge observe Commercial Day with shops open late and a mass picnic. A parade to Deer Lodge accompanies a day of races at the track and picnicking at Washoe park, with post office hours 9 30 to 10 30 this morning.

Deer Lodge Piccinc Butte Pretty Deer Lodge Anaconda Washoe Park

Forestry focus marks 30th annual agricultural convention

About 89 college instructors and other agricultural scientists opened their thirtieth annual convention here today. Forestation is the key topic with Gifford Pinchot unable to attend. Dr. Thomas F. Hunt of Pennsylvania State College delivered the evening address on Coordination in the Promotion of Agriculture.

Gifford Pinchot Thomas F. Hunt Pennsylvania State College

Reports From Acapulco Exaggerated Earthquake Toll

Passengers arriving from Mexican ports aboard the Panama steamer Acapulco challenge wire reports of July earth tremors, stating only two deaths in Acapulco. They note most buildings were single story, the city a fallen adobe heap, with about 6000 people living in tents yet no widespread suffering.

San Francisco Panama Acapulcs Acapulco Minnie Bloch

Milwaukee Mint hosts beer and social notes mix

Local entries describe Milwaukee beer at the Mint and dancing at Washoe Park. It mentions visits by Jefferson City’s Judge Winston, fishing at Rock Creek, and a carload of trapshooters and traveling salesmen touring the smelter to see copper lit by electric light.

Justice meted out to offenders in Missoula court

In Missoula on August 17 Judge Webster sentenced C. W. Otto to two years of hard labor in the state prison after a guilty plea to assault in the second degree. Roy K. Nurse and Thomas Peckart, saloon proprietors from Taft, admitted violating the wireroom law by admitting women and were fined 100 dollars plus costs. Arthur Murphy, 16, received parole after a harsh lecture for incorrigibility, with reform school possible if he fails to reform.

Standard Missoula C. W._ Otto Webster Otto Roy KE Nurse Thomas Peckart Taft Arthur Albert Murphy Reform School

Southwest heat bakes Kansas City area as temps soar

Severe heat grips the Southwest with Kansas City, Missouri and Oklahoma reporting temperatures around 110 to 113 degrees. Two deaths occur in Kansas City while Oklahoma records extreme heat and cooling breezes bring partial relief. Corn crops reportedly in good condition despite the heat after recent heavy rains.

Kansas City Southwest Kansas Missouri Oklahoma McAlester Ardmore Vinita Oklahoma City Guthrie Tulsa

One Game of Real Bridge Played by County Dads

Missoula August 17. After county commissioners visited Coeur d Alene branch the clerk will advertise bids for two wagon bridges at West Falls spur and across the St Regis river near Buford. They discussed raising the Big Blackfoot river bridge at Bonner by about ten feet for safety but took no final action.

Missoula Coeur d'Alene West Falls Spur St. Regis Buford

Persch held on bail in Heinze stock larceny case

New York August 17 Donald L Persch a young note broker indicted for grand larceny in selling $100 000 in mining stock belonging to F Augustus Heinze returned to the Tombs today. District Attorney Jerome said Persch failed to name a higher up in a conspiracy and bail remained set at $50 000 with no plea entered. Fields head of a curb brokerage firm testified under subpoena and admitted loans enabling Persch to obtain the Heinze securities. Indictments may follow.

New York Donald Ll. Persch F. Augustus Heinze Jerome Persch Windsor Trust Company M. M. Joyce Heinze Leonard J. Fields Curb Heinze Securities Subpena

Western Montana Coal Company Incorporation Formed

Articles of incorporation for the Western Montana Coal company have been filed with the County Clerk for record. Incorporators are Edward Baker Hal B Ives and L B Ives all of Helena. Capital stock set at 10000 dollars divided into 100 shares. Three shares have been subscribed.

Standard Missoula Western Montana Coal Company Kfuphal Edward Baker Hal B. Ives L. B. Ives Helena

Pinchot to Visit Missoula for District Inspection

Forester Gifford Pinchot will visit Missoula after a trip from Denver. Torester Greeley reports Pinchot told him in Spokane he will arrive Sunday night or Monday morning and stay Monday and Tuesday to inspect the district’s work before leaving for Seattle Tuesday night.

Missoula Gifford Pinchot Torester Greeley Seattle

Fires Raging on Kaniska Forest in Northwestern Idaho

Forest officials in Missoula report three severe fires blazing in the Kaniska forest district of Idaho. Crews are on site with additional men en route from available points. Authorities say control may be possible before major damage occurs.

Missoula Forestry Office Kaniska Forest Idaho

Rio Grande Wreck Due to Criminal Neglect

Coroner's jury attributes head on collision on the Denver Rio Grande at Husted Colorado to criminal neglect by the train crew consisting of Engineers Lessig and Hollingsworth Fireman Wright Conductor Dalton and Brakeman McElhorn and cites a defective system for issuing train orders. An order was sent to Denver to arrest the crew members.

Colorado Springs Colo Denver & Rio Grande Husted Lessig and Hollingsworth Wright Dalton McElhorn Denver

Weather breaks records in New York downpour

A heavy rainstorm in New York started at 8 a.m. and ended in the afternoon, setting new records for rainfall. By 4 p.m. 5.48 inches had fallen, with wind speeds peaking at 36 miles an hour.

New York New York Weather Bureau

American Beauty chorus highlights at Margaret theater

In Chicago during A Knight for a Day a year long run the chorus of about 60 women is dubbed the American Beauty chorus for their unusual charms. Edward Hume and Grace De Mar lead principal character comedy parts with the firm, whose publicity emphasizes the group as a notable backdrop to the musical.

Chicago Margaret Theater Edward Hume Grace de Mar

American Pharmacists Nominate Officers and Debate Formulary

The American Pharmaceutical association nominated officers for the coming year and will vote by mail. Charles M. Ford Eugene EK Eberle and J G Gooding were listed for president. A student instruction plea was made by Harry B Mason. Oscar Oldberg’s address on the national formary sparked a committee report and later referral for modification.

Los Angeles American Pharmaceutical Association Charles M. Ford Eugene EK Eberle J. G. Gooding Harry B. Mason J. W. T. Knox Detroit Mich Oscar Oldberg Oldberg

Terrible Sequel to Tragic Murder

The district attorney has convened the grand jury to act on both cases without delay, signaling swift action on the tragedy’s follow up.

Fire destroys barn rear of J M Vickery home Missoula

Fire started in a Cooper street barn at 5 pm swept the rear of the J. M. Vickery residence and damaged nearby sheds and the Peter Loftness home. The blaze endangered a full city block but was contained by the fire department with limited overall loss.

The Standard Missoula J. M. Vickery Cooper Street Vickery Peter Loftness

Agricultural Science Society Members Feature

Portland report notes the National Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science is formed by members with expertise in farming and related disciplines. The item highlights the society’s aim to advance agricultural knowledge and practical applications through meetings and experiments.

Portland National Society For the Promotion of Agricultural Science

Prisoner Smuggled to Tonopah Jail to Avoid Lynching

Patrick Casey charged with murdering Mrs Heslip in Goldfield last night was moved from Esmeralda jail to Tonopah after deputies met the suspect 12 miles out on the Goldfield road. An auto breakdown delayed arrival before Casey was placed under guard in the county jail.

Tonopah Patrick Casey Heslip Goldfield Esmeralda Callahan Owens Nye County Casey

Notice of Bankruptcy Final Discharge Petition

District Court of Montana hears petition for final discharge in the matter of Philip Pilja, bankrupt. On August 8 1999, Pilja filed his petition in the district court, triggering notice and potential discharge proceedings.

District Court of the United States District of Montana Philip Pilja

Petition for final discharge heard in Helena court

The court fixed September 6 1909 at 10 am in Helena Montana for hearing the petition for final discharge. Creditors and interested parties may appear to object. Witness Judge William H. Hunt and the court seal dated August 16 1909.

Helena Lewis and Clark County Montana William H. Hunt Geo W. Sproulie

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Farmin Serted Washoe Milwaukee Verberckmoes Scanlan's Libbey's Hammerslough’s Hazelwood Ice Cream Main Street Zoliman’'s C. A. Winston Jefferson City, Mo Judge Winston Will Coleman W. L. Stephens B. Gets Homer Long Rock Creek Paul Sansfacon Mrs. Sansfacon Bonner City Charles A. MacCallum Ravalli F. A. Pendarvis W. J. Larson Thomas O'Brien Sadie Corr J. W Corr F. W. Harrison Miss Mertha Walkerville Mrs. Harrison Archie McIntyre Law BIG Blackfoot Milling CO Bonner, Montana Bonner Yards Bonner, Mont Tool Avenus Missoula Mont Butte, Anaconda NEW Coal Company Pinchot Dr.s. A. Hall Electro Vigor Co Sixteenth St Colorado Rio Grande Fuller Drug Co Rexall East Park Ave Margaret Pharmacists Park Avenue Washington Street Main Oak Streets City of Anaconda Mont R. B. Lewis Tonopate Muller East Park Avenue Beryl Hope Europe City Drug Company Fischer Locust Street Daly Bank and Trust CO John R. Toole E. J. Bowman Stockton Veazey John C. Harrington Cash Yegen Bros Bankers East Park Responsible Capital Cr. Yegen P. Yegen Charles E. Farnsworth Wajestern Montana National Bank Missoula, Mont United States Depository G. A. Wolf John Lehson J. H. Ryma Oe Otee Eeeeee Eee Naan MS. Gulden
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