Tribute to ten heroes pays final tribute in city tragedy
Thousands of friends and relatives yesterday paid respects to William Nevin Francis Harrington and John Gilmore, victims of the Basin Creek reservoir tragedy. Funeral processions joined at Montana Street and filled St Lawrence and St Patrick churches with mourners. Requiem high mass honored Nevin and Harrington while Gilmore’s service followed at St Patrick’s. Pallbearers named for each victim reflected wide local ties among Eric, Sullivan, and Gilmore families.
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William Nevin
Francis Harrington
John Gilmore
Basin Creek Reservoir
Nevin
Harrington
Montana Street
Gilmore
Bute
St. Lawrence's Church
Centerville
St. Patrick's
Father Batens
Fathers Whalen
Delane
St. Lawrence
Father Taylor
Father Mechan
St Lawrence
William Mechan
God
William Nevis Dennis McCarthy
Hubert William Renouard
William Kinsella
John Dould
Francis Sullivan
Cor Francie Harrington
Francis Holland
John McBride
Jerry O'Neil
Francie Meclyan
Flurry Sullivan
Tarnett Kelly
Ernett Murphy
James McBride
John Sullivan
John Shea
John Monahan
Eddie Gilmore
Notices Received Of Rate Increase In Passenger And Freight
Notices indicate passenger rates up 20 percent and Pullman rates up 50 percent. Interstate freight rises from August 26 and state freight from September 1. Butte agents Kemp and Coulam announce new rates take effect soon with tickets valid to destinations.
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James S. Kemp
Butte
Paci
Henry Coulam
Union Pacific
Bulle
Int Restate Commerce Commission
Nebraska Family Visits Here for Reunion
Mr and Mrs John Kirsch of Dakin Nebraska visit Mrs Kirschs brother J E Oberem of 1928 Massachusetts street This is the Kirschs first visit to the West Charles Oberem and wife of Dillon son of M Oberem and nephew of Mrs Kirsch are due to arrive today to join the reunion
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Nebraska
John Kirsch
Dakin
Neb
Best Foot Forward to Eat Coffee Ad Claim
An advertisement encourages starting the day with coffee and invites readers to ask grocers for vacuum sealed tins. Schillings, a San Francisco based company, is presented as a suggested brand with a money back promise if the product is unsatisfactory.
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Schillings
Firemen Stay Loyal Amid Pay Dilemma in Butte
Firemen in Butte face unpaid warrants at a discount as city credit nears its limit. Chamber of commerce and bankers plan meetings to restore warrant value. Fire department praised for efficiency and loyalty while taxpayers debate a $600,000 bond issue to fund outstanding warrants.
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Chamber of Commerce
Butte
Eck
Fire Department
Chamber
Haleestate of Walter Hall Inheritance Tax Claim
Wal ter Hall estate filed in district court shows total value of Sterlois with deductions of 37 606 49 leaving 39 193 89 subject to inheritance tax Walter Hall was involved with Hall Lumber company and held interest in the firm.
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Walter
Disret
Sterlois
Hall
Hall Lumber Company
Divorce Granted After Nonappearance in Boulder Case
A divorce decree was granted yesterday by Judge Lamb in a Boulder case. The defendant did not appear, and the decree was entered. Celia Smith filed for divorce from Fred Smith, whom she married in Boulder on September 28, 1916, citing cruelty and failure to provide as grounds.
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Russe Ae
Anna
Haves
Lamb Yesterda
Ecelia Smith
Fred Smith
Boulder
Big Expenditure On Public Roads In Montana
Missoula August 1 report shows United States Bureau of Public Roads funding extensive road work in Montana and nearby states. Projects include long routes not in national forests and the Granesville Whitea road costing about 32 000 dollars per mile for grading. Total for a 20 mile stretch runs near 700 000 dollars as miles are cut through solid rock and shale.
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Missoula
Montana
Tolany
United States Bureau of Public
Protest Withdrawal Over South Side Lighting Plan
Reynolds & Sypher withdraw their protest against the lighting system in district No 284 after study finds the new Boulevards plan on the south side satisfactory The change in districts and Harrison avenue involvement prompted several residents to request removal from the protest while city officials note continued public interest in the lighting project in nearby districts
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Reynolds & Sypher
Butte
Gen- Hemen
George Cobban
Mi Lins
Harrison Avenue
Homer Townsend
Office of the Public Works
LL named new forester in Ogden district Utah
Fred Morrell of the Secegerse district has been selected to direct forestry in the Ogden Utah district. Morrell, with four years service as a forest examiner on Holy Cross, is a trained forester and administrative officer. He is noted for loyalty, fairness and leadership. The change will take effect in September.
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Fred ‘Morrell
Sécegerse
Fede
Mis
Foula
Distria Ogden
Utah
Mir
Morrell
Holy Cross National Forest
Colorado
Tels Snutd
Mors Feltise
Camillar Haling
Hospital Material Ordered at Helena Hospital
The WHIENA reports an initial order for materials to equip a new federal rehabilitation hospital in Helena. Work is expected to begin immediately, with the old fort building remodeled as a nucleus for the facility. Local timber concerns are involved in supplying materials.
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Helena
Todas
Fort
Butte Plans Day Of Outings And Wild West Show
A planned commercial day features the Butte Butchers annual pie and wild west show at gardens with trick riders from Bozeman. Twin City band concerts, clerks unions picnics at Washoe park and Anaconda, a grand ball in the evening, and Roosevelt to address picnickers. Chamber of Commerce collaborates to boost attendance.
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Washoe Basin
Butte Butchers
Bozman
Twin City
Pic of Butte Clerks’ Union
Anaconda
Washoe Park
Bas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Buite
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