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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1909
Page
6
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The Montana conference disciplined Rev. John Hosking amid a lengthy executive session. The committee found no evidence of moral fault but urged prudent conduct. Hosking faced potential penalties, while conference debates highlighted church leadership, finances, and education at the Montana Wesleyan University and affiliated churches.
Grain and provisions traders on the Chicago market reacted to yesterday’s price upturn driven by buyers’ demand. Bull sentiment persisted as cold northwestern temperatures and reports from Winnipeg and Minneapolis kept the trade alert. The Northwest sold as markets hesitated, with expectations of heavier spring wheat movement next week.
In a tense session the market drifted with corn and oats facing early support before selling pressure. Bears pushed prices lower while hog products showed strong support. traders awaited clearer crop signals as rain varied across regions and Wests prices moved sharply.
A mixed bill at the Majestic Theater features aerial feats by Frebel and Ruge and a pantomime with clever routines. Notable acts include Helen Borossonl and Josephine Clairmont with witty dialogue, ventriloquism by Chartes 13%. Colby’s energy dol act draws praise, with the show billed as the week’s stay attraction.
Special dispatch reports the state board of equalization showing railroad valuations by county. Yellowstone leads with the highest total at 59,525,769, increasing from last year, followed by counties such as Rich? and Madison with smaller figures. The document lists numerous county valuations including Beaverhead, Broadwater, Cascade, Chouteau, Dawson, Jefferson, Missoula, Silver Bow, and Yellowstone, among others, totaling 59,? million.
Judge Brenan of the county court upheld the commissioners’ denial of Alden Ayers’s license to sell Verte in Kedan countryburg seven miles west of here. Ayers sought a mandamus to compel Canty Trenauver Day to issue the license after instruction to the sheriff and county attorney to comply. The court affirms the commissioners’ right to deny the application.
Dawson County bands together to promote local resources. Three commissioners lead efforts to create a dry farming exhibit for the Dawson County Fair beginning September 7 and to ship displays to the Montana State Fair and a dry farming exposition. The push stresses early harvest prep amid hot August winds and abundant crops across the county.
An August fire raged through an old barn at the North Western Lumber Co in An and swept to strike the Haquiam Lumber and Shingte Co, Swangon’s grocery at Mibwerstore, and the Olen Wulldingee. Estimated loss reaches 975,009.
Special Dispatch reports from Shinyard Aug 23 that Engineer Frank King heads the air survey unit in the county. Headquarters shift from Columbia to this point is noted with activities resuming shortly.
W. Le Yancey, reputed attorney, faces two charges after a confrontation over missing goods used as security for a fee. The case centers on alleged jewel theft and related robbery claims tied to a former client, with details emerging from a downtown saloon incident and subsequent police involvement.
The report indicates Justice Hunt of Montana will sit on the circuit bench, departing Helena in September for Brattle where he will join the circuit court. The court travels from Seattle to Portland and San Francisco with Hunt absent until November. Bean of Portland is expected to preside in Montana, possibly unable to arrive until early October.
Lielena Aug 28 Father W Tannah Wan appointed by Bishop Cure roi to take charge of St Joseph's parish at Butte. He left tonight to assume duties of his new position.
In Seperton Ga a convict named Uh Clark faced murder charges as a violent incident left a man and two others seriously wounded during a disturbance. A separate event ended with arrests after a rubbish pile fire set amid a citizen’s rage.
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