East Helena Rebuilds After Five Alarm Fire
Citizens in East Helena, hit by a 200000 dollar blaze, meet to organize relief and rebuilding efforts. Max Jacobs presides as committees organize food housing and supplies. Refugees cared for and reconstruction planned fireproof. Relief funds rise led by Helena and Red Cross with Salvation Army and local cooks. Sixty homeless children need clothes food and beds. 24 are waifs of widows 10 from Mrs Chenkovich.
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East Helena
Max Jacobs
Helena
Father Scherf
The
Catholic Church
W. Adams
American Smelting and Refining Company Smelter
Clerks Picnic at Silver Lake Draws 1500 Crowd
Retail Clerks union No. 4 of Butte held its thirteenth Commercial Day picnic at Silver Lake drawing an estimated 1500 people. The event featured rail specials, a full sports program, and elaborate entertainment including a five innings game, races for men women and boys, and dancing by the Pallas orchestra.
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Silver Lake
Retail Clerks’ Union, No. 4
Butte
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Daweson
Benedicts
Hanley
Cavanaugh
Wy" Taylor
Chick Gandil
Scribner
Eddie Collins
Oullette
Fred Parent
Hertwell
Fun Baker
Landon
Zack Wheat
Regan
Tris
Hanson
Joe Jackson
Lamberton
Chang” Brasler
Rube Wadden
Handel
Merkle
Distel
Mugsy McGraw
H, Daniels
Heini
Robert Newlen
Mullen Avenue
Dr. Monahan
Maloney Identifies Barrel in Billings Whiskey Theft
Louis Maloney, former Hysham saloon keeper, identifies one barrel of stolen whiskey found in a Billings resident’s basement. Tire tracks in damp ground pointed to three other barrels. authorities seek two suspects with no arrests yet.
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Billings
Louis Maloney
Hysham
Maloney
Navy Historian Joins University Faculty In Montana
Missooula Mont Aug 20 A historian of the navy will join the faculty of the state university in Missoula Dr Miller now at Washington in the navys historical section has accepted an appointment in history and political science He will succeed Dr H A Trexler who resigned to Whitman college Miller is a graduate of Kansas and Illinois where he taught history from 1915 to 1917 In March 1918 he lectured at army cantonments under the national board of historical service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Navy
State University
Miller
Washington
Navy Intelligence Department
Political Science
H. A. Trexler
Whitman College
Arts and Sciences College
School of Law
University of Kansas
University of Ilinois
Illinois
National Board of Historical Service
Hill County Approves Bond Elections for Relief Funds
Hill County plans a September 2 bond election to raise funds for grain relief and drought relief measures. The measure, in petitions led by Representative Haaland and County Agent Pat Banker, seeks authorization of 8000000 for relief projects. The move follows the Belden bill provisions from the extra session.
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Great Falls
Hill County
Sturmer
Haaland
Pat
Belden
Crossing Accident May Prove Fatal in Billings
Charles A. Borum, driver for a Billings amusement park, is in a coal hospital with slim chances of recovery after a stalled motor at a railroad crossing. He tried to cross in front of a Northern Pacific freight train. the cowcatcher pushed the truck 50 yards and left him unconscious as the engineer stopped the train.
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Billings
Charles A. Borum
Borum
Northern Pacific
Renewed push to form Judith Basin county in Montana
Aug 20 report says attorneys will renew petitions to create Judith Basin county from Fergus and Cascade areas. J J Jewell, a leading division backer, expects a simpler process thanks to a positive basis from the commissioners decision and clearer signer status, with circulation planned next month.
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Lewistown
Judith Basin
Fergus
Cascade
J.J. "Jewell
Divisioniste
Chouteau County
Supreme Court
Avt
Jewell
Witl
Great Falls to Vote on Municipal Water Bond Issue
Great Falls city council advances a water bond plan to improve supply. The project would build a 1.9 million gallon tank at Boston Heights to ensure full city delivery during dry periods and alleviate heavy demand on the system.
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Great Falls
Pumbink Station
Boston Heights
Whitehall News Briefs From Aug 20 Local Notes
Whitehall residents report a fire at the canyon Inn driven by a Tuesday morning blaze with $13,000 in losses and no insurance. Hawin Miller returns home after Army discharge at Fort Russell Wyoming. Mrs Bowman hosts the women’s board at the church. Byron Kerr and Waiter Jordan visit from Butte, with Miss Jeannette Jordan and Rev Lingenfelter in attendance. Alina Beatrice replaces someone as clerk at the local office. Mr and Mrs Will Fergus of Great Falls visit, Fergus managing Ryan Mercantile in Great Falls. Judge Nudele of Bismarck and city engineer Baker visit with Mrs Jane Medivary and Alexander McPherson of Boston. Ovie Wolverton of Livingston visits relatives. Twenty cans of native trout fry, 15,000 fish, deposited in Whitetail creek from Columbia Gardens. George Barnes departs for Casper Wyoming to visit a brother and son Francis in La Fel. Mow Wernelta and Lowell Covert are Northern visitors. Bari Bexton of Dillon visits town. Mr Joseph Zigan and Jane McDonald return from a 15-day Yellowstone outing. Charles Howard Methodist Ladies Aid society holds a meeting with about 20 ladies attending. Charles Koestlin of Mandon? city noted among attendees.
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Whitehall
Canyon Inn
Namin
Wan
Burgoyne
Hawin’ Miller
Fort Russell
Wyoming
Bowman
Butte
Byron C. Kerr
Jordan
Mise Merle Jor
Dan Rev. Lingenfelter
Stra Frank
Jeannette
Idaho
Alina Beatrice
Will Fergus
Great
Fergus Anager
Ryan Mercantil Jay
Great Fails
Dany
Havre
Juage Nudele
Binmarck
X. Hephew
Charles Koestlin
Ghurichmen Hold Annual Council at Glendive
The thirty third season of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Montana met in Glendive on Aug 18 20 with Bishop Cooke presiding. Delegates gathered for devotions memorial services and planned the centenary fund work while two returned chaplains were welcomed. Delegates anticipate electing a lay delegate to the General Conference in Des Moines Iowa in May 1920.
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Glendive
Nev
Jesse Lucien
Anasonda
Fred’ Kelly
Sillings
Feneral Conference
Des Moines
Iowa
Big Trench Digging Machine Journeys to Billings Sewer
A large trench digging machine traveled from Laurel to Billings, covering 16 miles in 36 hours, to start work on a trunk sanitary sewer serving the western portion of the city. Authorities hope to finish the project by fall.
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Billings
Laurel
Levy to Fix Hail Insurance for State Grain Losses
Aug 20 report from Capitol meeting of hail insurance board chaired by G K Bowman. Discussion centers on fixing a levy to cover hail losses on insured grain fields under the state plan. Bowman notes many grain acres insured and outlines estimated costs and levy sufficiency.
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Elena
G.k. Bowman
Capitol
Bowman
Largest Montana Masons gathering in Great Falls
Aug 20 Great Falls Montana delegates registered for the grand lodge session at Paine Masonic temple, marking the state’s largest Masonic gathering. The body moved to the temple auditorium to hear Grand Master J Sutchinson as the Brand lodge planned to exemplify the third degree tonight and remain in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Grand Lodge
Paine
Masonic Temple
J. Sutchinson
Lodge
Arrest Follows A Long Investigation In The City
A lengthy probe led by Mr. Lawtens culminates in an arrest described as the first in a series. The notice hints at more charges to follow as authorities push ahead with the inquiry.
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Lawtens
Use of Montana Fort Assured as Rehabilitation Hospital
Col. Charles E. Banks of Washington D C, sent by the federal Public Health Bureau, reports a rehabilitation hospital for incapacitated military service personnel in the United States is virtually assured.
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Harrison
U States
Charles E. Banks
Washington, D. C
Federal Public Health Bureau
Jefferson Valley Forms Potato Growers Association Plan 3000 Acres
In Whitemall on August 20 the Jefferson Valley Potato Growers Association was formed in Hubei hall. The group plans to plant 3,000 acres of potatoes next year with a minimum price of 10 dollars per hundredweight at loading point F. O. B. Water supply in Arsen a district shows lower levels as no irrigation hours have been cut in half.
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Whitemall
Jefferson Valley
Hubei Hall
Arsena
Aus
Committee Chairs Named After Successful Event
The examination showed the lad had only a bad bruise. Credit is given to the committees that organized the event. General chair James T. Parks. Transportation Oliver Choiniere. Sports and prizes R. Wilccox. Music James Z. Parkes. Advertising J. Lonskey.
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James T. Parks
G. White
Cavanaugh
Frank McKeon
D. Conrad
P. H. Regan
Oliver Choiniere
R. Wilccox
J. Roe
J. C. Cavana
Ten Mile tragedy victims show improvement in hospital
Charles Goris and Nolan, shot during a Ten Mile hold up, are listed with improving or improving conditions at St. Ann's hospital. Goris survived multiple bullet wounds and extensive intestinal surgery, while Nolan's wound is deemed not serious. Curtis remains in critical condition with possible spinal injury and paralysis.
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Charles Goris
Ten Mile House
St. Ann's Hospital
Nolan
Wil White
Hest
Curtis
Georgetown Silver Lake Flume Under Way Project Start
Work has begun on the Georgetown Silver Lake scheme to install a pumping station and a siphon to move water from Georgetown Lake to Silver Lake. Anaconda Copper Mining crews keep the shaft free of water while a gasoline tractor and centrifugal pump handle drainage. An intake pipe will draw water to the sump at the 18 foot level, with a large flume being built to connect the lakes and raise water 60 feet to the flume for gravity flow to Silver Lake.
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Georgetown
Silver Lake
Georgetown Lake
Big Spring
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Hardda Ranch
Gold Coin
Bilver Lake
Opening date announced for Fergus and Billings schools
Aug. 20 Fergus area sees Elisabeth Peebles Pfaus named as Northwest School for Girls opening next month and Irene Bradley declared insane and sent to asylum. City council debates dog control with proposed daily fines. Billings public schools to reopen Sept 2 under Ward H Nye.
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Lewistown
Elisabeth Peebles Pfaus
Fergus
Northwest School For Girls
Irene’ Bradley
Hay Country
Briscoe
Billings
Billings Public
Ward H. Nye
Hymeneal Bliss Trail Strewn With Troubles
John Truscott and Miss Jessie Olt wed in a secret ceremony after a chase for a minister or justice of the peace. Friends helped as ministers were scarce, eventually aided by Rev. de SpriTltn churn, with the couple planning to surprise their townmates later. Both are prominent in their hometown, tied to business and social circles.
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Tion
Montana
John ‘Truscott
Jessie Olt
Guy Jeffers
Truscott
Mountains
White
Glendive
Sf Truscott
Harry Oliver
How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes
An advertisement promotes Lavoptik eye wash as a quick solution to brighten tired eyes. It claims regular use keeps eyes healthy and sparkling with noticeable results in about four weeks, featuring Fuller Drug as a point of sale.
Erroneous Eggo Lake Fire Report Causes Alarm
A confused report claimed heavy smoke over Anaconda from a forest fire near Hecho Lake, but officials say no fire exists nearby. Separate notes describe a small grass fire near Georgetown Lake and a camping party relocating from the west fork to avoid possible danger.
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Anaconda
Hecho Lake
Georgetown Lake
West Fork
Rock
Georgetown
Pan Motor stock sale warned by Montana auditor
Helena Aug 20 reports state auditor George P Porter warns that selling Pan Motor company stock in Montana is prohibited under a March ruling tied to the license outcome. The warning cautions investors against purchasing or transferring shares as the license status remains unsettled and sale of the stock is restricted by official action.
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Helena
The
Pan Motor Company
Montana
George P. Porter
Faces That Perspire Care Guide
Practical tips on skincare for sweaty faces. Highlights which products to use and avoid, focusing on keeping skin healthy and balanced. Includes gentle cleansing, hydration, and protective steps for sensitive or oily skin.
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RC. Monahan
R. Wilcox
J. Cavanaugh
A. W. Dawson
Frank McManey
L. Landon
W. T. Ballard
W. A. Harris
H. Stevens
Ruth Grogan
Robert Chugyn
William McDonald
Leline Walter
Miss
Dorothy Hoskin
Pnaugh
James Roe
John Moran
Frank P. McKeon
G. J. Whyte
Athlemen
Whyte
Hennessy Company
Mr. Whyte
Doin’s Pathe News Christie
Lila Lee
Bluebird
Japan
Ceylon
India
Schilling & Co
San Francisco
Hamilton
United States
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
Whitehall News
Montana Methodists
Montana Masons
Montana Fort
Outlaw
Eed
Lewistown News
Deer Lodge
Mtroo
Egho Lake
Bitter Root Valley
A.C. M. Co. Brick Dept
Aiden
Andy
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