Montana towns cling to wild names as politics trims the list
A Montana sentiment frames a post office ban on “freak names” while recalling historic roots of town names. The piece notes Butte, Deer Lodge, Bearmouth, Hell Gate and Granite among names tied to local lore, geography, and early settlers, arguing locals resist erasing these vivid monikers even as new rules push toward plain nomenclature.
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Postoffice Department
Montana
Butte
Big Butte
Deer Lodge
Bearmonuth
Bear Gulch
Hell Gate
Beaverhead County
Jefferson Valley
Iron Rod
Silver Star
Hell Roaring Creek
Hell's Half Acre
Horse Thief Pass
Sentinel Butte
Ennis
Jeffries
Cardwell
Barretts
Jackson
Laurin
Lyon
Stuart
Browne's
Harrison
Domersville
Ravalli
Sapping
Chimney Creek
Park County
Granite County
Cookie
Beaverhead
Teton County
Carbon County
Silver Bow
Fergus County
Broadwater
Rosebud
Cascade County
Pony
Madison County
Silver Horn
Ravalli County
Ubet
Dillon Notes A Social Round in Dillon and Butte Visit
A Dillon social roundup reports Prof. J E Monroe hosting Judge Robert Shackelford of St. Louis with Gov Edwin Norris and several judges and lawyers attending. Mrs A L Anderson and Mrs A L Stone host gatherings with numerous local guests. Iran mentions Masons plan to attend Algeria ceremonial in Butte, while new Burfind brick block on Idaho and Reeder streets nears occupancy. Also noted are travel plans, church activities, school staff visits, and residents leaving for Seattle, Los Angeles, Sheridan, and Illinois.
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Standard
Dillon
J. E. Monroe
South Atlantic Street
Robert Shackelford
St. Louis
Shackelford
Edwin L. Norris
Helena
Lew L. Callaway
Virginia City
J. B. Poindexter
H. H. Swain
Messrs
T. Paul
O. M. Pest
B. F. White
Albert Stamm
J. EK. Morse
A.L. Stone
A. L. Anderson
T. Lb
Armstead
Mr.Stenzel
Great Falls
South Idaho Street
Mesdames Ainslie
Carter
Rife
Simpson
Lusher
Stauffer
Baxter
Connolly
Featherly
Lilen Lovell
Smith
Boardwine
Morse
Selway
Burden
Z WB. Yeaman
James Walker
M. A. Walker
Ed Cushing
Bidstop
Hazelbaker
W Rohison
Selert
Ed Smith
Henry Burfiend
A. TL
Stone
Olmstead
Redbert Morton
McConkey
Weedum
Bronson
Bennon
Niblack
Bernstein
Lamon
Meiadden
Misses Calloway
Gertrude Chambers
Florence Bishon
Joseph Smith
George Banks
Mae Rich
Seattle
Josephus Rich
Dillon Rev
D. Hooker
Echo Lake
Philipsburg
Bishop Brewer
Helen Withers
Hooker
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Charles Perry
H. J. Matteson
F. A. Hazelbaker
District Court
Melton
Baker
Kate Brison
Julia Selway
Brison
Fallon
Nev
Fred Conger
Salmon
Idaho
Neil Sharkey
William H. Comstock
Salt Lake City
James Cochrane
Polaris
Texas
EF. L. Boardwine
O. C. Stone
Illinois
J. W. Deputy
New England
Tommy Gilbert
Minnie
Zetta
Pleasanton
Cal
Two Deaths Reported in Bozeman Valley
Special Dispatch to the Standard notes two deaths in Bozeman on August 15. Early today the seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Devall died after a scarlet fever illness.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Arthur Devall
Funeral services and infant death reported in local notes
A funeral is set for tomorrow morning with Dr. Ware of the Methodist church presiding at the grave. Also reported is the death of one infant twin son of Mr and Mrs Seymour Kent of Cottonwood last night. The infant was buried this morning in Manhattan cemetery. the Kent family are prominent valley residents.
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Dr. Ware
Methodist Church
Seymour Kent
Cottonwood
Manhattan
Household goods cash price on Broadway storefront ad
OECHSLI on West Broadway advertises the highest cash price for household goods with telephone contact 1 567 Ind. likely a classified notice seeking sellers or buyers and offering top cash. The brief item cites a street address and a phone number for inquiries.
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Oechsli
W. Broadway
Ind
Feldman
Bidway
Butte Fur
S. Main
Classified advertising rates in The Standard
Advertisers may post ads at one word per insertion with a minimum 15e per ad. Each line contains six ordinary words and ten lines make the view. Responses to ads are to be addressed care of The Standard and a card must be shown at the office to obtain replies. Light-faced display type used on Want Page at regular rates.
Trade opportunities and local notices in Butte and surrounding areas
Classified items offer employment in sales and manufacturing linked to Missoula and Spokane, with wage ranges and catalog requests, plus job ads for agents and pressing help. Real estate offers include two houses in Butte and Anaconda, and local services like a Parisian dye house. Lost items include a sunburst brooch and eyeglasses with rewards.
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UIT
Judge M. H. Lott
Judge Lott
Sheridan
General Sheridan
Winchester
Anaconda
Pony Creek
Gallatin Valley
W. V. Lawlor
Granite
Hall Brothers
NTE
Rin
Moter System Colleges
Front Ave
Spokane
Wash
Chandler
Missoula, Mont
First National Bank
Butt Parson
Park
Bell
Larber
Moler Barber College
Commercial St
Utah
Prlerum Pramer
Liddell Paint and Art Co
Turf Cafe
W. J. Dunnigan
Broadway
Seventh St
Agunts
Oregon Nursery Co
Salem
Ore
Cutter Selks
D. Evans
Kendall
Mont
Great Walls
Hall
Tolman
Pennsylvania Block
Smith & Shewe Co
Fe, Edwy
McRae & Solveson
W. Park
Slemons & Booth
Silver Bow Block
Simon Bank
Bailey L. & R. Co
E. Granite
Wilson & Smith CO
Owsley Block
Real Estate Loans
Gallatin
Borery
Bozeman, Mont
B. F. Yerkes
Twin Bridges
U. 8
Conrad-Valier
W. M. Wayman
Valier
Security Bank
Minneapolis
Minn
Lewisohner
Bailey Loan and Realty Company
Granite Street
Main
W. W. Lawlor
Waterville Stoon
Placer
Excelsior
Gallatin Addition
Call Independent
Oregon Ave
Gaylord
Dakota St
Third St
Washington
Hickory St
Hast Butte
George W. Peterson
Gaiena
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Arizona
H. P
Butte Novelty Co
Hand Butte Machinery Company
Brownfield- Canty Warehouse
Wyoming
Standard Office
Nf Broadway
P. O
City
Singer
Mast Park
Mountain View M. EE
Gold St
Meagher County
Ornce
Meagher County Realty Co
White Sulphur Springs
Cooney
South Motana Street
Hickey Bros
Penwell Commission Co
Harlowton
Penwell
Bungalow Street
Zarelda Street
State Savings Building
East Broadway
Wellcome & Peckover Co
Borth
Hall Bros
Hamilton Street
S. Montana Street
East Side
Case & CO
West Broadway
Southwest Corner Main and
Galenasts
Jerry Mullins
North Main St
Reuben Kent
Williamsburg, Mont
EE. Sandberg
South
Montana St
Riddell Art Store
Anaconda New
Park, Butte
B. Block
Mattie Calder Rutledge
Colorado St
Butte. S
Butte Stove Repair CO
Lind & Murray
EB. Park, Butte, Ind
Wellcome & Peckover
Albemarle Block
W. Granite, Butte
Lexington Block
W. Galena
Washington St
East Park
Steele
Nevada Ave
Rogers
E. Park
N. Montana
Napton Block
State Savings Bank
Butte Annex
W. Quartz
Utah Ave
Inquire
Delaware
Cherry
Elm St
Bath
W. Main
North Main
S. Montana St
Princeton
Nevada, Ave
Franklin, Butte
W. Galena St
J. W. Marshall
East Platinum
Farrell St
Rombauer CC
Granite St
M. E. Mayer
Columbia
Mr& Waimer
Leese
Grand Avenue
Englewood
Hamilton
S. Jackman Co. Harbour Block
Butte, Mont
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