Hamilton Teaching Faculty Announced
Hamilton August 238 The Hamilton schools plan to open in September with new staff across departments. High schools include George C. Shutts as principal and math, N A McCulley in manual training and athletics, John A Goodwin in agriculture and chemistry, Irma Wilson in language, Kleinoeder in history, Ruth Ganowar in English, James Underwood in commercial, Hazel White in home economics, and J Davenport in high school orchestra. Central building names Dora Oberton principal and staff including Mrs De La Barre Maude Massey Alice Roe Pearl Murphy Ellen A Corrigan Jeanette Rathbur Viola Milkwick Marion Collins and Sedna Adams. Washington building lists Carrie Lup on principal, Mrs A EB Jones, Mary Ryan, Estelle Carpenter, Don C ylor superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Hamilon
George C. Shutts
N. A. Mculey
Ohn A. Goodwin
Irma Wilson
Ath Kleinoeder
Ruth H. Ganowar
Jances Underwood
Azel M. White
J. Davenport
Dora Oberton
de la Barre
Maudeassey
Alice Roe
Pearl Murphy
Sllen A. Corrigan
Jeanette Rathbur
Viola Milkwick
Marion Collins
Sdna Adams
Washington
Carrie Lupon
A. EB. Jones
Mary Ryan
Estelle Carpenter
Don Cylor
Pioneer Merchant John Wall Dies in Libby
Libby Aug 23 John F P Wall pioneer merchant of Libby died at his home this morning after a brief illness caused by pneumonia and inflammatory rheumatism He leaves a widow Wall was among Libbys oldest residents and built one of the first stores in the trading post He retired three months ago planning to visit Ireland where most of his relatives live He was born in Ireland and was 65 years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
John FP. Wall
Wall
Great Northern Railroad
Ireland
Mr. Wall
Musical section continues session at Catholic education institute
Special dispatch from Helena reports the musical section of the Catholic Educational association’s annual institute will stay in session this week. The association’s main sessions ended Friday night. Professor McVeagh from New York leads the course for music teachers with many local members and visitors from the Dakotas and Idaho remaining for the week.
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Standard
Helena
Institute of the ‘Catholic Educational’ Association
McVeagh
Dakotas
Idaho
McVeaugh
New York
Three Men Killed as Train Hits Truck Near La Grande
In La Grande Oregon on August 23 a passenger train struck a motor truck at a grade crossing killing Lloyd Larsen Clarence Larsen and Wayne Keown and injuring Albert Blanchard Roy Keown and Alfred Westminster. Witnesses said the truck occupants watched an airplane and failed to notice the danger.
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LA Grande
Ore
Iimbler
Lloyd Larsen
Clarence Larsen
Wayne Keown
Albert Blanchard
Roy Keown
Alfred Westminster
Engineer Confers on Roosevelt Highway
District Engineer Harlow of the state highway commission meets with county commissioners in Libby to discuss the Roosevelt highway between Libby and Rexford. Recent surveys will guide bid advertising for construction, with work expected to start within a month on the up river road.
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Libby
Harlow
State Highway Commission
Great Falls
Here
Rexford
Infant McElhaney Buried in Bozeman Funeral
Roy Preston McElhaney aged 38 months, son of Mr and Mrs Scott McElhaney, was interred in Bozeman after dying in Portland Oregon last week when struck by a car. Survived by parents a sister and grandparents in Bozeman and Bremerton. Rev J C Snowden officiated at West funeral parlors services. pallbearers Roy Haskell Leonard Johnson Paul Rittenhouse Burl Rittenhouse.
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Bozeman
Roy Preston McElhaney
Scott McElhaney
Portland
Ore
Bonnie Cooper
S. P. Rittenhouse
Roy
Bremerton
Wash
J. C Snowden
Anna May Palmer
Misses Watson
Harry Watson
West Funeral
Bozeman Cemetery
Roy Haskell
Leonard Johnson
Paul Rittenhouse
Burl Rittenhouse
Eastern stockholders visit Deer Lodge mines
A group of Champion and Butte-Jardines Metals Mines stockholders toured the Champion mine in Deer Lodge last week. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Steward and other couples from West Union Iowa, Gus Gunderson of Elfin Iowa, John Meyer Maynard Iowa, John Schatz George Schatz El Dorado Iowa, and O C Woodward of New York City, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bhuint.
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Deer Lodge
Champion
Butte-Jardines Metals Mines Company
W. C. Steward
G. A. Blunt
George Simpson
H. M. Lisher
H. H. Jensen
W. J. Rogers
J. W. Heintzinger
C. W. Mattoc
West Union
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Elfin
John Meyer
Maynard
John Schatz
George Schatz
el Dorado
O. C. Woodward
New York City
Miles Bhuint
Frantz Stockholders Balk In Elk Basin Deal
In Lewistown on August 23 locals doubt Frantz corporation stockholders will approve exchanging shares for Elk Basin stock. Governor Frantz and other large holders reportedly gain control of Elk Basin, which would own four refineries and pay regular dividends while Frantz remains a separate subsidiary.
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Lewistown
Frantz Corporation
Bik Basin
Frank Frantz
Elk Basin
Frantz
Denver
New Electrical Supply Business Opens in Libby
Libby aug 23 a new business establishment is being opened in Libby next to the water and electric company building. A M Hoffman has purchased from H E Robinson the business and stock of the City Electric Company, which has long operated separately from the larger concern.
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Libby
Libby Water and Electric
A. M. Hoffman
H. E. Robinson
City Electric Company
Alleged horse thief in jail
August Roberts is lodged in the county jail in default of $1,000 bail charged with horse stealing. He was traveling north with a band of 59 horses, some of which belonged to him, but many of the band were owned by ranchers on Burnt Fork and Three Mile creeks.
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Hamilton
Roberts
Burnt Fork
Three Mile Creeks
Libby Tax Levy Set At 23 Mills
Libby August 23 a special Libby city council meeting passed an ordinance setting the tax levy at 22 mills for this year an increase of 3 mills over last year.
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LIBBY
Sisterhood's School Planned for Helena
Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena announces a new standard post graduate school to serve Catholic orders once the Mount J. Charlies dormitory is finished. The Northwest currently lacks such a facility and teachers must travel for degrees. A summer program is likely, attracting many Catholic order members to Helena.
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Mount &J. Charlies College
John P. Carroll
Methodists enlarge conference section into Glacier Park district
In Lewistown on Aug 23 the Flathead section joined the Milk River district of the North Montana Methodist conference, creating the Glacier Park district. Delegates, after days of work, relaxed with Lewistown hosts entertaining them.
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Lewistown
Flathead
Milk River
North Montana
The
Methodist Church
Glacier Park
Mrs Wentworth Buys Leland Hotel in Lewistown
Lewistown Aug 23 Mrs C L Wentworth secretary of the county fair association announced the purchase of the Leland hotel from the Bella A Murphy estate. She will shortly assume charge of the property bringing the valuable hotel under county fair circle management.
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Lewistown
C. L. Wentworth
County Fair Association
Bella A. Murphy
Leland Hotel
Old Parties Plan N P L I W W Defeat
On the eve of the primary in Dillon, leaders from both parties push for party votes to exclude I W W and nonpartisan elements from legitimate party support. Close contests are seen on Republican and Democratic tickets with county races and turnout expected. Vera Baker to release precinct returns early Wednesday.
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Vera Baker
Springs Attract Record Crowd At Elkhorn Springs
Dillon Aug 23. The largest crowd ever at Elkhorn Springs spent yesterday at the government owned resort. Eighty people counted in the large plange with others in the beginners area. Cool nights and fine scenery drew many tourists as good roads bring two hour reach from Dillon.
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Dillon
Elkhorn Springs
Plange
Car overturns near Melrose injuring two on hillside trip
A Dillon group returning from Butte in a car overturned on a hill south of Melrose, injuring Mrs. John Ewing with facial cuts and Mrs. Mathews who suffered two broken ribs. Fault attributed to brake failure causing a rapid slide onto a newly graded road. The crash occurred across the Madison county line, with Mrs Mathews to remain home several days.
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Dillon
Butte
Melrose
John Ewing
Mathews
Madison
Sheaverhead
Convention Closes After Mont State Electrical Retailers Meet
Great Falls Montana August 23. The first annual convention of the State Electrical Retailers and robbers will close tonight with a banquet after a two days session. The next convention will be in Butte and last three days. Delegates adjourned at 11 to the Great Falls dam for a luncheon hosted by Montana Power Company to inspect local power plants. Seventy five delegates attended.
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Great Falls
Mont
Butte
Montana Power Company
Wife seeks custody in Aug habeas corpus case
Gertrude Jenkins files habeas corpus against George Jenkins in Lewistown to secure possession of their 2 year old child alleged kidnapped by the husband and others. She states willingness to return to her husband at any time.
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Lewistown
Gertrude Jenkins
George Jenkins
Libby Plans Expanded Children’s Fair and Exhibit
Libby Aug 23 plans call for a larger fair than before with a possible use of the opera house for garden produce displays. This year adults may display as well as children, and the event will be held just before the county fair to feed prize exhibits into the larger event.
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Libby
Roundup Plans City Improvements
Aug 23 roundup details city plans for improvements totaling 93 000 dollars. The council authorized 56000 in improvement bonds for federal aid work in city limits, bids for 12000 ornamental street lights, and 25000 for new water mains serving additions and parts of the business district. New ordinances address reckless driving and street parking. Labor shortages due to harvests affect project staffing.
Chautauqua Opens in Three Forks
Three Forks Chautauqua began six days of entertainment. The first program at Ruby theater drew a large crowd as the tent was not yet erected. A well attended afternoon and full evening show followed with standing room only. C. H. Poole of the New Zealand parliament delivered a clear talk on government and New Zealand history.
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Three Forks
Poole
New Zealand
Gusher Control Effort Fails at Frantz Well
Lewistown August 23 Second attempt to control the Frantz gusher failed after an early casing head seemed to work then blew off. The well is running wild now with a pipeline nearly ready to take about a thousand barrels daily while the flow may reach double that amount. If mudding fails a kill and new well may be drilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Contol
Knife Wielder Lands in Jail in Deer Lodge
In Deer Lodge, on a Sunday altercation between J. R. Bruzesse and Bert Brandt left Brandt with arm and abdomen cuts. Brandt, a worker on the new bank building, is hospitalized. Bruzesse, described as a city stranger, is in jail.
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Deer Lodge
J. R. Bruzesse
Bert Brandt
Brandt
Bank
Bruzesse
Death of Mrs Stangler in Piedmont
Mrs. Stangler, native of Germany who moved to the United States, died at her Piedmont home. Survived by husband, four granddaughters, three grandsons, two great grandchildren, and two daughters Mrs. R. J. Morrow of Piedmont and Mrs. Cosgrove of Ashland. Funeral at Whitehall Catholic church Tuesday at 7 o clock.
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Three Forks
Rutter
Stangler
Piedmont
Germany
United States
Mr. Stangler
Waterloo
Wis
R. J. Morrow
Cosgrove
Ashland
Whitehall
Two Officers Killed at Black and Tan Cafe in Chicago
Chicago August 23 police say William Hennessey and James Mulcahy were killed in an attack at the Beaux Arts Beaux Arts district cafe known as a Black and Tan. Three men were arrested and over 100 patrons remain detained as investigators pursue leads. Hirschey Miller, a municipal court bailiff, reportedly confessed to firing the fatal shots.
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Chicago
William Hennessey
James Mulcahy
Beaux Arts Club
South Side
Hirschey Miller
Surprise Restores Voice After Friend’s Death
Miss Hazel Southworth of Allerton, who had been mute for a year, suddenly spoke when told that Earl Blanchard, her schoolmate and friend, had drowned while bathing.
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International News Service
Danville
Hazel Southworth
Allerton
Earl Blanchard
Blanchard
Absent Voters Must Present Ballot On Time
Helena Aug 23 Attorney General S C Ford issues opinion for Lewis and Clark County on absent voter ballots He says ballots cast outside the precinct must be in the hands of precinct judges before polls close and cannot be counted if late or arriving after judges finish counting.
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Helena
S. C. Ford
A. J. Duncan
Lewis and Clark
Ducan
Duncan
Board of
Vermilion mine progress noted. marriages and visits listed
Ross Carpenter reports encouraging ore body shows after inspecting the Vermillion mine near Trout Creek. Julius H Larsen and Miss Gertrude Harris of Bozeman obtain a marriage license and wed at the district clerk's office. Milwaukee visitor Jennie Zetner leaves Hamilton en route to the East. Various residents attend events, trips, and social gatherings in Hamilton and Missoula, with several traveling to Seattle and Butte.
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G. A. Chevigny
Gunn
Butte
Missoula
Liberty Theater
Marie Morrisey
A. J. Butterin
Flora
N. D
Etta Mae
Margaret Jones
Albert Groff
Arlee
Social News From Big Timber Ranch Gatherings
Mrs. Albert Esp entertained the Pythian Sisters at her west Deer creek ranch with a motor drive, luncheon, and social visiting on Thursday afternoon. The Kensingtons hosted several ranch home gatherings, and about 50 people attended the farmers' picnic near the Big Timber creek schoolhouse. Visitors included T. R. Lanphear family, George A. Leasby, Alice Leasby, Frank Gottlob, H E B Ebinger, and Dr. R. M. Wolf with a new 5 passenger auto. Mrs. Wolf and family plan to travel to Kansas City by motor, and Mrs. Calvin hosted guests including Mrs. Co E Davis and two daughters Hazel and Lou en route to Yellowstone park.
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BIG Timber
Allbert Esp
West Deer Creek
Pythian Sisters
Big Timber Creek
T. R. Lanphear
Livingston
Chico Hot Springs
George A. Leasby
Alice
Frank Gottlob
Howie, Mont
H. EB. Ebinger
Sheridan
Augusta Sheridan
Brainerd
Minn
R. M. Wolf
Wolf
Kansas City
Caulkins Brothers Return to Berkeley and Seasonal Plans
Misses Leah and Naomi Sheridan travel to Berkeley for the school year with Mrs. Sheridan to reside there. Clarence and Charles Caulkins drive from here to Berkeley in two weeks minus one day, both enrolling at the university with Clarence in his second year and Charles entering as a first year student. The trip included some car trouble. Mrs. Caulkins and her mother Mrs. Colbrove and daughter Miss Jessica plan to winter there around October first, while Mr. Caulkins will join later. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Long of Macon City Iowa are visiting Ben and Mrs. Long on their way home from a coast summer vacation.
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Ters
Leah
Naomi
Berkeley
Calif
Sheridan
Clarence
Charles Caulkins
C. A. Caulkins
University
Charles
Caulkins
Colbrove
Jessica
Joe Long
Macon City
Iowa
Ben Long
Three Forks Chamber Keeps Farm Bulletin Publication
Three Forks chamber of commerce held a combined meeting with members and officers. They decided to continue the Farm Bulletin and to push a membership drive with strong participation. Plans were discussed to move the chamber to Sacajawea clubrooms for a more businesslike setup to aid tourist visitors. A city park location was debated and a committee was named to work with the city council. Several residents and visitors were noted in town, including Mrs H C Hudson, Willtrout and his wife, E W Wullenwaber, Mrs Otto Himes, Floyd Hughes, Mr Sutcliffe, Agnes Smith, Grace Lee, and Frank Harmon attending various local matters.
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Three Forks
Chamber of Commerce
Sacajawea
W. N. Porter
Siffert
Veach
H. C. Hudson
Deer Lodge
Milwaukee
Willtrout
Butte
E. W. Wullenwaber
Otto Himes
Floyd Hughes
Manhattan
Sutcliffe
Agnes Smith
Spokane
Grace Lee
Big Timber
Frank Harmon
Helena
Deer Lodge Social Roundup Aug 23 Highlights
Miss Leilah Culver returned to Seattle to teach after visiting Mrs. Claude Bielenberg. Mrs. S S Koehler hosted a card party and Kensington gathering. The Conleys visited in Butte, while Dorothy Spottswood left for Scanland home over the weekend. Garnet Lintz traveled to Missoula for an American Legion event. Newcomer Stanley Swenson joined United States Bank clerical staff in Deer Lodge. Potomac guests and local arrivals followed, with Branch of Champion and Dunn of Butte addressed public meetings at the pavilion.
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Garnet Lintz
Missoula
American Legion Post
Powell County
Dan Tewey Ranch
Alice Napton
Masonic Temple
Stanley Swenson
Michigan
N. D
United States Bank
N. J. Bielenberg
Claude Bielenberg
Potomac
W. I. Higgins
S. I. Winscott
Anaconda
Ww. M
al Stewart
Ovando
E. B. Branch
Champion
Branch
William F. Dunn
Butte
Deer Lodge
Grand
City Pavilion
Charles Grice
Baptists Call Rhode Island Pastor for Lewistown Church
In Lewistown on August 23 Bishop C S Barnes delivered three addresses at the Methodist conference while Rev E L White of Great Falls led a conference love feast. The local Baptist group called Rev Randolph Rector of Rhode Island to be pastor, with him expected September 1 after wartime service in France. Deputy sheriffs recaptured Mona han, a former service man who had escaped from the asylum. he is believed shell shocked. Judge Briscoe dismissed Mrs Gertrude Jenkins habeas corpus petition against her husband George Jenkins over custody of their 2 year old daughter. kidnapping claim not sustained.
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Lewistown
C. S. Barnes
E. L. White
Great Falls
Randolph Rector
Rhode Island
France
Monahan
Briscoe
Lineman Oliver Farmer Killed by Train at Francisco
Lewistown reports the death of Oliver Farmer a longtime electrician and lineman from the city and other Indiana towns who was struck by a train at Francisco Indiana. The notice notes his local prominence and the incident date August 23.
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Lewistown
Oliver Farmer
Francisco
Ind
Montana Voter Faces Primary Choices In State Nomination
Helena Aug 23 Voters across Montana head to the polls to nominate candidates for 12 state offices in a biennial primary. The slate includes incumbent congressmen in two districts, a contested Democratic race with regulars and the non partisan league, and nominations for supreme court associate justice governor and other statewide posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Democratic Party
Nonpartisan League
Carl W. Riddick
John M. Evans
Congress
State Supreme Court
State Senate
Assembly
Roundup Oil News Highlights Deep Drilling Progress
Oil field update from Roundup notes Van Duren through nine feet of rock in shallow cap. other firms in the basin reach 800 to 1,000 feet with gas shows. Companies named include Great American Oil, Allied Montana, Devil's Dome, Seattle-Silver Bow, Washington-Montana, Highland, Tri City, Montana Pioneer, Alberta Block and Coal, FE. G. Lewis, Seattle Flatwillow, Ohio Oil, and Public Oil and Gas. Operations span Willow Creek, Devil's Basin, Purple Roundup, and nearby structures with rigs advancing toward sands and quadrant targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Duren
Great American Oil Company
Allied Montana Company
Devil's Dome Oil and Gas Company
Seattle-Silver Bow Company
Tri-City
Washington-Montana Company
Highland Oil Company
Tri- City Company
van Duren Company
Montana Pioneer Company
Willow Creek
Alberta Block and Coal Company
Devil's Basin
Button Butte
FE. G. Lewis Company
Yellow Water Dome
Deadman's
Fish Creek
Pole Creek
Seattle Flatwillow Syndicate
Flatwillow
Roundup
Eagle Sandstone
Colorado
Kootenai
Ohio Oil, Company
Howard Coulee
Melstone
Eugene Cook
Fred Barder
Public Oil and Gas Company
Cleveland
Ohio
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San Francisco
Philipsburg
Pierce Arrow
Ole Dahl
Main Street
United States Mail
Drummond
Heluville
Ovemdo
Roosevelt Highway
M’elhaney
Nigger Lake
Kalispell
A. E. Boorman
Forestry Association
Whitefish
BALK
Sisterhood
Methodists
Mrs. Wentworth Boys Leland
Black and Tan Cafe
Lewis and Clark County
Hamilton News
BIG Timber News
Lewistown News
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