Anaconda Pioneer Henry Surprenant Dies in Lewistown
Henry Surprenant dies in Lewistown after a period of illness. Son of Anaconda’s first blacksmith, he was a noted painter and decorator in Fergus County. He led the Fergus County exhibit at the state fair, suffered paralysis last year, survived by his wife, children, two brothers Norman and Eward, two sisters Mrs Cornelia Walsh and Miss Dorothy Surprenavant, and his mother in Lewistown.
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J. Henry Surprenant
Lewistown
Henry Surprenant
Anaconda
Henry
Surprenant
Park and Oak
Fergus County
Norman
Eward
Cornelia Walsh
Dorothy Surprenant
Notice of Constitutional Amendment Election in Montana 1920
Notice of election to submit Section 20 of Article VII of Montana’s constitution for amendment. The act creates a Board of Examiners and an Administration Board to audit claims, regulate purchases, consolidate or abolish departments, and define duties. Separate official ballots for November 1920.
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State of
Montana
Legislative Assembly
Board of Examiners
Board of Administration
Helena
A. D
T. Stewart
Japanese Star Tsuru Aoki at Imperial in Locked Lips
Tsuru Aoki stars in Locked Lips at the Imperial today and tomorrow. The photo drama follows an American man who flees justice, marries a Japanese girl Lotus Blossom, deserts her, and his life intersecting with another marriage, in a tense sequence ending in a breathless climax.
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Imperial Theater
Tsuru Aoki
Henry Stanwood
Hilo
Lotus Blossom
San Francisco
Blossom
Notice of Election Constitutional Amendment in Montana 1920
Public notice detailing proposed constitutional amendment to create County Boards of Equalization and a State Tax Commission in Montana. Summarizes Section 15 of Article XII, appointment terms, salaries, powers and duties, ballot language and effective date approved February 28, 1919. Contains official signatures and archival stamps.
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Montana
Legislative Assembly
State of
Board of
Montana Tax Commission
Senate
County Boards of Equalization
State Tax Commission
United States OF America
State OF Montana
I. C. T. Stewart
Fielena
Butte Irish Picnic at Washoe Parkceeds with Athletics and Prize Winners
Several thousand members of Butte Irish societies filled Washoe park Anaconda for their annual picnic featuring athletic contests and an evening basket lunch. A morning baseball game Anodes beat Philipsburg 10 6 and eight contests awarded prizes including 100 yard dash Frank Domitrovich and Jud Ballard in various events plus children and ladies races. Captains judges and prize donors named with many local workers credited for organization and support.
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Butte Irish Societies
Washoe Park
Anaconda
Anodes
Philipsburg
James Murphy
Butte
Father James O'Shea
Harry Thompson
That City
Frank Dromovitch
Jud Ballard
Michael Buckley
Frank Domitrovich
J. J. McCarthy
T. J. McCarthy
Ana
Conda
Floyd Reardon
James Noonan
Amelia Domitrovich
Josephine Wise
Joseph Connelly
Cleary Bros
Ray Reardon
W. J. Sewell
Lola Williams
Murphy Softly
Ruth Grogan
Charles H. Gallagher
James Marron
Pine Avenue
C. H. Gallagher
Maurice McDonough
J. Brown
Henry O'Connell
Montana Amendment Proposal on School Funds Distribution
An Act to submit to Montana voters a constitutional amendment changing Section Five of Article Eleven to divvy 95 percent of all school fund interest and rents to districts by pupil count, with 5 percent retained in the state fund. Ballots at the November general election will include the amendment text for Section Five.
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State of
Montana
Montana Vote Amendment to Section Five of Article Eleven
Montana Secretary of State certifies a 1920 act submitting to voters an amendment to Article Eleven Section Five. The amendment directs ninety five percent of school funds and other income to districts, with five percent to be added to state public school funds as permanent endowment. Certification dated July 7, 1920, Helena seals.
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State of
Montana
United States OF America
State OF Montana
Ss. I
Helena
A. D
T. Stewart
Drumgoole Wins Two Medals at Gun Club
The August shoot at Anaconda Gun Club on Nell grounds drew five shooters. Good weather produced solid scores as six events were held with three for practice. Drumgoole captured the Twohy medal with a straight 25 target score and later won the Confarr medal with 23 points. Robinson took the Keppler medal with 24 in event four.
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Anaconda
Nell Grounds
Twohy
Drumgoole
Keppler
Robinson
Confarr
Oil Fields of Texas Are Ad Good as Ever
Mr and Mrs W W Fagg of Wichita Falls are in the city visiting Mrs Mahan. Fagg, a member of Fagg Oil and Gas company, says Wichita county wells produce about 125000 barrels daily. Company earns 350 per barrel plus a 40 cent bonus, totaling 390 per barrel. There are 22 small refineries in the county as big firms crowd out smaller outfits. Gasoline now sells for 33 cents a gallon.
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W. W. Fagg
Wichita Falls
Texas
B. D. Mahan
Fagg
Wichita County
Salisbury couple rent cottage in Pomona California
Mr and Mrs S B Salisbury who went to California several weeks ago have rented a cottage in Pomona. They have not yet decided on a permanent home but plan to live in a Southern California city. Mr Salisbury purchased a car and he and his wife have cruised over considerable territory.
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S. B. Salisbury
California
Pomona
Cal
Scouts Meet Tonight
Meeting of Troop No 2 Boy Scouts announced for this evening at seven o clock in the courthouse.
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Boy Scouts
Grasshoppers Damage Grain Around Roundup
Western county reports grasshopper damage as a campaign against pests proceeds. In a Ryegate field, 25 hoppers per square foot were counted. damage is not widespread, with isolated farms affected. Drier weather hurts late sown grain while winter wheat matures well. Grain storage is advised as elevators may only take 20 percent of the crop if car shortages hinder movement. Some hail and heavy rain were reported at Ryegate.
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Ryegate
Spain
Cooley Funeral Largely Attended
Edith Cooley wife of Prof. R A Cooley passed away with a large turnout at the family home in Bozeman. Rev. Robert M Stevens on officiated. Music sung by Mrs. W A Davis and Mrs. W Purdy. Interment at Bozeman Cemetery. Pallbearers included Alfred Atkinson F B Linfield J R Parker W R C Stewart P C Waite and A T Rutledge.
Roundup Oil News Highlights New Drilling Progress
The Allied Montana well is at 650 feet total depth with casing set to 550 feet and a plan for 12% inch casing. Anticipated reach of the first Van Duren sand at 1,200 feet with 10 inch pipe. Highland Oil reaches 200 feet with a standard rig, Alberta Block & Coal to spud soon, Fer-Muslud signs drilling within 80 days in Devil's Basin. Seven rigs idle in Roundup ready for locations. Discovery well boiler leak under repair, drilling to resume soon.
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Allied Montana
Tri-City Company
Highland Oil Company
Alberta Block & Coal Company
Devil's Basin
Fer-Muslud Oil Company
Discovery Well
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