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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1907

Page

17

County fair awards and grand parade headline Montana event

Large livestock and prize exhibits at the county fair draw crowds as judges distribute prizes in minerals merchants and industrials. A. C. M. company earns top honors in electric light and copper ore collections. Gold Coin mine impresses with solid gold ore chunks. A monster parade at 1 pm features cattle horses and road turnouts.

A. C. M. Company Electric Light Department A.C. M. Company Hawaii & Calnan W. Melachran Anaconda Brewing Company A. C. M. Company Brick Department A. C. M. Company Lumber D. R. McRae J. P. Stage Goodfriend Clothing Company Gold Coin Harrie W. White Anaconda Copper Mining Company William Glover A. Collett

Business Houses and Smelters Close for Fair Parade

Local businesses and smelters close for the fair as the big livestock parade starts at 1 30 PM in front of the grand stand followed by the road turnout parade with handsome prizes at 2 00 PM Admission is 50 cents with children under 12 free.

Death of J. M. Kirby Pioneer of the West

Joseph M. Kirby, known as the original locator of the Comstock home in Virginia City Nev and longtime Montana resident, died near Nimrod after a period of ill health. His funeral is planned for Saturday at the Tuttle parlors. He leaves a wife, a daughter Mrs. H. A. Denny, and brothers in Livingston and Texas.

Joseph M. Kirby Denny Ranch Nimrod Anaconda Undertaker Sullivan Linncounty West Montana H. A. Denny Livingston Waco Tex Mr. Kirby

Montania fair exhibit features prize livestock and stalls

The article describes a grand livestock display including prize winning animals from multiple states, heavy draft stallions some imported from France, and a large poultry section led by W. J. Hicks. It notes pure bred chicks, few halter broke, and urges visitors to attend today for the fair, dress parade, and evening dancing with frequent car service.

France W. J. Hicks Montania

Peanut Growers Meet To Discuss Their Crops

Norfolk delegates gather at Jamestown exposition hall as the American Peanut Growers' Association conducts sessions on industry scope. Notable speakers include L C Corbett and W F Massey. the society claims control of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee peanut production with global reach and rising demand.

Norfolk Harry St. George Tucker L. C. Corbett Washington W. F. Massey Philadelphia Col L. R. Edwards Franklin H. B. Sherman Greensburg Inmd C. Hayes Taylor Washingston B. Lee Owensboro American Peanut Growers’ Assolation Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Gilbert Stephenson Pendleton N. C United States America

Rear End Collision Kills Fireman in Huntley Wreck

Special Correspondence reports a rear end collision between two freight trains at Huntley near Billings. Fireman W. McNeil died after being rescued. engineer J. Sorenson suffered multiple injuries and leg fractures. McNeil recently married. home at Forsyth. Surgeons rushed to Huntley on a special train.

Standard Billings Huntley W. McNeil McNeil J. Sorenson Brainerd Minn Forsyth

Copper City Commercial Closes Early for Deer Lodge Fair

Copper City Commercial will close at 12 o clock Friday noon due to the Deer Lodge county fair. Customers are advised to shop in the morning.

Copper City Commercial Company Deer Lodge

Blacksmith Shops Close Early Ahead of Fair

All blacksmith shops will close on Friday and Saturday afternoons at 1 o’clock due to the fair. By order of the president of local No. 184.

Ni Ae Eee

Anaconda Fair Transport and Free Capitol Coffee

During the Anaconda county fair, shuttle cars run every 15 minutes starting at 7 with capitol coffee served free by F. J. Muller & Co. Additional afternoon service increases to every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Anaconda Fair F. J. Muller & Co

Dancing at pavilion tonight with rides and bands

A local notice announces a pavilion event this evening with music and dancing. Cars run every 16 minutes from 7 o clock, offering transport for attendees to the pavilion and back.

Capitol coffee served today at Anaconda fair

F. J. Muller & Co. offers complimentary Capitol coffee at the Anaconda fair. Local attendees enjoy hot beverages as vendors showcase products and community activities continue.

Swedish Mission Church consecration in Alder and Fifth streets

The Swedish Mission church in Montana was packed for the consecration led by Rev. G Nelson from Butte with local pastor Rev. C A Gavert. A concert followed featuring Olaf Olson J Sandstrom N J Russell W H Anderson and others with readings and musical numbers including piano solos duets and declamations.

Alder Fifth Streets G. Nelson Montana Idaho Nelson Butte C. A. Gavert

Washoe Park Tonight Dancing at Pavilion

Dance event at Washoe Park pavilion tonight with music and entertainment from dusk to late evening. Community residents urged to attend. no additional admissions listed.

In Old Kentucky Comes To the Margaret Theater

The popular drama of southern life returns to the Margaret theater on Tuesday Oct 1 for a fifteenth consecutive season. The piece features Madge Brierly and a famed horse race scene with a barnyard musical interlude. Strong production and cast have long marked this enduring American melodrama.

Old Kentucky Margaret Theater Kentucky Mountains Madge Brierly Madge

Anaconda Rector Undergoes Surgery in Rochester

Rev. EF. Dodds rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church traveled to Rochester Minnesota for a planned surgical operation. A telegram from Rev. WwW. W. reported developments yesterday, leaving the parish awaiting further details on his condition.

EF. R. Dodds St. Mark's Episcopal Church Anaconda Rochester Minn Www

Stagg's Bedding Sale and Local Notices

Special sale of bedding at Stagg's 207 East Commercial. For sale furniture 512 Oak. Night school. All barber shops close at 1 p.m. today. Pickard's china at Hammerslough's. No dance at Stuart hall Friday Sept 27 due to sickness. Visitors in Anaconda include Henry Avare deputy game warden and Alexander MacCauley. Lincoln school principal E P Brogan to Port Huron for his mother's illness. Pioneer group travel to Billings for annual session. Margaret Cecelia McGreevy died at 502 Alder street. funeral at 8:45 a.m. from St Peter's church.

Stuart Hall E. P. Brogan Lincoln School Port Huron Mich Margaret Cecelia John McGreevy Alder Street St. Peter's Church

Cars every 15 minutes from 1 o'clock

The timetable item notes that cars run every 15 minutes starting at 1 o clock. It specifies a regular transit cadence and the initial departure time, indicating continued service at standard intervals.

Poultry meeting proposes Deer Lodge County association

Cars run every 20 minutes from 9 to 7:30 pm with extra afternoon service. All interested in poultry urged to attend at Poultry Hall Fair Grounds this afternoon at 3. The gathering aims to organize a Deer Lodge County Poultry Association and choose representatives to attend a State Poultry Association meeting in Helena on October 2.

Poultry Hall Fair Grounds Deer Lodge Helena

Banks Extend Hours To Noon Closing Today

Owing to store closures at noon today, Daly Bank and Trust Company and Yegen Bros Bankers will stay open until noon.

Daly Bank and Trust Company Yegen Bros Bankprs

Also Mentioned on This Page

the County Fair Khoury Bros Spokane A. Khoury Deer Lodge County Montana Hotel Daly Stake Merchants’ Stake Washoe Stake Smith Drug Company Roach & Smith MacCallum & Cloutier Company Anaconda, Mont the State J. Grisenthwaite Daly Bank and Trust CO John R. Toole E. J. Bowman Stockton Veazey John C. Harrington Bankers E. Park Co. Yegen P. Yegen E. P. Moffitt Samuel Claggett Cyril Scott New York Succe Prince Edward Pepl City Drug Co Gregson Hot Springs Gregson Springs M. P. Lavelle & CO Gapitol Jacob Litt C. T. Carey Thomas Fleming Rees Harrie White Dave Rees California John Rees Eleanor Kennedy Jersey J. M. Kirby Virginia City, New Mon Tana and Wes Washoe Park Capitol Swedish Mission Church Hen. G Olaf Olson Little Corner J. Sandstrom A. Gavert Miss Johnston N. J. Russel Miss Johnston Aggterm W. H. Anderson A. Blomstrom Mr. Williams Jakob Hebron C.M. Pfeil A. L. Shoog THE Lydia E. Pinkham Aug Lyon Augustus Lyon East Earl Mrs. Pinkham E. R. Dodds BIG Blackfoot Milling CO Bonner, Mont Bonner Avenue Missoula Mont Butte, Anaconda Pacific Railway Co Rive Butte Silver Bow N. P. Ry Durant G. N. Ry Miles Crossing Stagg’s East Commercial Pickard Hammerslough’s Henry Avare Alexander MacCauley Ben Falk Hugh Easly Pioneer Association J. P. Thomas New Wash Mercantile Department Hamilton, Montana Montana National Bank Missoula, Mont G. A. Wolf John C. Lehlon J. H. T. Ryman Tee M. L. Golden
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