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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
9
A hazy local page lists events and notices from Deer Lodge area life. It mentions sales, skating, a Woodmen of the World gathering, a marriage license issued, and business closings for a county event, with names like Mrs. Gad AW and Transis Rovio appearing amidst scattered addresses and ad copy.
Deer Lodge County Fair opens with a wide display of agricultural products livestock and industrial exhibits. The event features a large livestock hall a modern speed track and a busy educational exhibit from St Pauls parish and local schools. Judges inspect livestock displays today while training races and a livestock parade draw crowds to the fair grounds.
Governor Edwin Norris plans a two city swing with son J Malin, speaking at 400 PM in Anaconda and addressing crowds in Livingston Friday night. Attendees include party supporters as Norris tours the region, with sermons, theater events, and a mix of political and social engagements noted in community notices.
A string of new comic stories features dramatic weddings and double tragedys, quirky characters like a sailors Boz and a detective, and scene set pieces across Western courts and holiday clowns. The collection blends romance, crime, and humor with city life sketches.
A wedding ceremony was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Wert on Beery Street with Rev. Mark's Episcope church officiating. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Bailey left for the coast on a wedding tour. community members praise the couple as well respected. The notice hints at reception plans, local events, and upcoming public celebrations associated with the couple.
The third day of the Western Montana fair featured a livestock parade and crowding around the grand stand as judges awarded cattle prizes and the exhibition drew praise. Horse and horse-related classes and races highlighted the day with cheers for favorites while the week continued with more awards to come.
Father E. P. Guaymard is appointed by Bishop Carroll to the pastorate of St. Patrick’s Church. The new parish center will serve local families, with Guaymard praised as a gifted orator and beloved by parishioners. His departure from former duties is regretful to many.
William W and Joseph Jefferson star in a Sheridan comedy at the Margaret Theater with Bob Acres supported by the younger Jefferson. The cast includes Henry M Blossom and Hans Robert in title and lead roles, praised by critics as clean and suitable for all ages.
John Burke a pioneer of northern Idaho and discoverer of key mines in the former Coeur d’Alenes region died in Philadelphia while seeking recovery. He moved to the area in 1882 and the town of Burke, Idaho was named for him once a wealthy political figure.
Special dispatch reports Sheriff Reynolds left Neto for Chicago to arrest Yank John Behe, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, mortgaged property fraud, and defrauding numerous individuals. Also noted: Mrs Bridget Wallace, stage resident of Centerville, died Wednesday at 1 Bennett Street. Funeral Friday at St. Lawrence Church.
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