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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
12
A historical note reports the passage of the Lacey Bill by Congress. It describes hoped gains in regulating competition and price manipulation, presenting the measure as a prudent step for fair trade and public interest. The article frames the law as timely and necessary.
Montana sportsmen hail Congress passage of the Lacey bill signed into law. It bans shipment of protected game across state lines during closed seasons, with penalties for smugglers and carriers and aims to curb illegal sale of grouse quail venison and other game. The League pledges enforcement and supports detectives in major cities. Celery Gin Tonic noted as new drink.
EF Williams has begun harvesting a large strawberry crop and can fill orders from any part of the state. Buy berries fresh from the grower CFE Williams of Missoula Montana. Tel 128-2.
Justice Houtchens awards James Conners ten dollars in the suit against Scully over an overcoat claimed to be given by a third party. The Lee Schaffer trial was postponed due to the lawyer's absence. Cobban & Dinsmore advertise Missoula ranch listings and A. M. Stevens & Co. notes regular strawberry shipments.
Great interest centers on the Buckley Oratorical Contest as Murray takes the top prize. The event drew spectators and highlighted the oratory talents of local students.
Four contestants, C A Avery E H Murray L E Wood and S M Ward debated at the Buckley prize contest in the state university chapel. Murray won the prize while Wood and Ward were praised for their poised orations. Tennis results and field day events followed with Wood and Graham winning hurdles and sprints. The day closed with a 25 17 ball game and the university year ending with a commencement address and seven graduates receiving degrees.
Palms roses geraniums fuschias car nations Colea erysanthemums and all other selections plus cabbage tomatoes cauli flower outdoor bedding plants. Propagating grounds 1.5 miles southwest on south side of Missoula. Mail orders to MISSOULA NURSERY CO Manager MISSOULA June 5 no Clerks union meeting tonight next Monday large attendance urged early closing movement to be discussed. Sewing machine supplies at Lister's. Mrs Ratcliffe returns from Deer Lodge after funeral of daughter Mrs Frank H Geiger. Cobban Dinsmore offer Montana home ownership plan Orchard Home addition monthly instalments. Address Missoula.
The Plains resident died suddenly a few days ago. The estate consists of a few personal effects, some tools and $13.55. The court set Saturday, June 16, as the hearing day for the petition. Best shoes, lowest prices. Globe. You can save $5 on a good suit at the Globe store. Many special features in our sale this week. J. H. Fitzgerald.
No new developments today in the Pulley and Ludwick case. Four attached shoe boxes marked for Alvin Duvall Martinsdale are with Judge Houtchens. Western Montana National Bank seeks 1999.68 from the defendants. the men remain jailed. A Hamilton area ranch with 169 acres and 200 bearing apple trees is for sale through Andy Schilling in Missoula.
A morning raid in the Chinese quarter led to the arrest of China Sam and two white men who used aliases Harry Smith and Albert Smith. One white man paid a $29 fine after admitting guilt. the Chinaman and the other white man faced trials with $25 plus costs. A. P. Johnston notes his business closure and seeks settlement of back accounts. Cobban & Dinsmore promote Orchard Home additions with five and ten acre plots near the city.
A Missoula incident reports a double bay foam wagon from the Mercantile Company bolting from a warehouse near the depot. The team halted after one horse slipped and injured its face, with leg scrapes. the wagon pole broke.
A bright farce comedy titled A Spring Chicken, by Jordan and Mahara, will star at the Union opera house Friday. It follows a young spendthrill and his only relative in escapades said to spark three hours of laughter. The company is described as strong with notable fan-makers and a featured run of stage specialties.
Mrs. H. Samuels sold her Fast Pine street home to L. Longfelt for 150 dollars and plans East departure soon. She will hand over possession after her arrival and is selling household furniture. Store merchandise is nearly sold out as advertising cuts from Standard Publishing are included.
Fred Johnson aged 15 of Pattee canyon Missoula was thrown from a horse. He broke his collar bone and suffered a general shaking up when the horse stumbled and pitched him to the ground. He is listed as having his arm in a sling.
Hartwell Eugene Pierce, 12, son of Frank J. Pierce, arrived today from Ireland where he had resided with his grandmother. Born in Missoula, he traveled alone and reports no trouble in coming. He will live in Missoula with his father.
A garbled roster of individuals listed with several place names such as Missoula Spokane Butte and various surnames. The fragment mentions a Cold Spring baseball nine and multiple personal names including Johnson McCauley Buckhouse and Herick without context or clear event.
Missoula June 5 The second day of the county board session focused on auditing county bills. Owing to the large number of accounts, no other business was completed and further items were expected to be delayed.
Architect Gibson reports Ravalli county courthouse plans about finished and to be delivered to Hamilton during commissioners session. The project promises a splendid building with nickel trim. Also noted is sale of split bamboo rods and piles at McBride's.
Public Administrator F. M. Kiem has applied to the district court for letters of administration in the estate of Fred Lehman, as reported from Missoula. The filing initiates probate proceedings to manage Lehman's assets and settle claims.
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