Butte Schools Prep New Administration Amid Shrinking Class Size
New Butte superintendent A H Douglass outlined 285 teachers to be assigned for the coming school year with 32 fewer than last year, saving about 85000 for taxpayers. He favors using dwelling homes over courthouses for classrooms and emphasizes responsibility, initiative, and thoughtful discussion in education.
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Butte
A. H. Douglass
Butté Public Schools
Aine Coursneure
Douglass
Butte Public Schools
Columbia Gardens
Canada imposes 250 dollar cash rule for entrants
An order in council No. 2,868 issued by the Canadian government on July 26 requires all foreigners entering Canada for a prolonged stay to carry at least 250 dollars. The rule, effective immediately, applies regardless of occupation and follows a prior order targeting laborers and artisans. The Great Northern Railway offices in Butte were notified to inform travelers about the rule.
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Canada
International Boundary Line
Butte
Greatorthern Railway
Child Fatally Shot by Companion Near Wolf Creek
Walter Bower four died after Albert Hicks of the Rock Creek basin fired at rabbits in his yard. The shot struck Walter in the head as he played nearby. Mrs Bower, a ranch housekeeper and widow, rushed toward Helena. a blowout forced them to stop, and she found her son dead. The report notes the shooting was accidental and reflects local sentiments on courage.
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Associated Press
Helena
Walter Bower
Sarah Bower
Craig
Albert Hicks
Alfred Hicks
Rock Creek Basin
Wolf Creek
Hicks
Little Walter
Four Hundred Tots To Dance In Elaborate Pageant
A large children’s day program at Columbia Gardens closes with 490 youngsters in two sections Festival of Nations features foreign dances led by Helen Greenough and M A Clevett Part Two covers American dances including Liberty Victory Patriotism Peace Courage Justice and Young America Yankee Doodle Polka and Star Maidens National Emblem The program includes dances from Norway Denmark Russia and the Netherlands among others with various drill and demonstration acts.
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Columbia Gardens
Helen Greenough
M.A. Clevett
Hans and Gretel
Butte Mines
Iowa mining property tied to Catherine Sullivan estate
Montana mining property valued at 17 000 tied to the late Catherine Sullivan’s estate in Iowa. Patrick Sullivan filed for letters of administration. The estate lists fractional interests in several mines and a plan to settle for 2 500 with seven notes totaling 10 000 to Hannah White Provost. Edna Gorham estate property also mentioned in a separate petition by the administrator.
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Montana
Catherine Sullivan
Towa
Patrick Sullivan
Tom Paine
Stanalius
Clif
Curzon
Hannah White
Edna Gorham
Hotel Arrivals List From The Great Falls Hotel
A long guest register style notice lists hundreds of arrivals at Great Falls and other Montana cities, naming Mrs C A Diggles and dozens of travelers from Philadelphia, Seattle, Minneapolis, Helena, Billings, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more. The list includes Mr and Mrs, Misses, and two families, with ODMs like J. E. Arendell and H. F. Love among others, reflecting a bustling cross country roster amid a wool market update. The article notes wool market improvement and quotes William Bear, a leading Montana wool buyer, saying the clip is well sold locally.
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William Bear
Montana
South Side Cattle Cause Turf War in City
Dr. Carman reports cattle on south side ravaging lawns at 2401 Grand Avenue. A local lawyer vows to shoot trespassing cows, accusing the owner of neglect and deliberate neglect to keep stock at large. Neighbors complain as cows have repeatedly been picked up, with fences claimed to be cut. The speaker says the welfare of women and children outweighs the fate of the animals.
Deer Lodge Social News Highlights Aug 29
Miss Bert Wilson of Butte visited Deer Lodge with cousin Miss Margaret Bien. The weekend included visits by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowe in Butte, Dan Tewey from Race Track, and Harry Dell with Dave Ehrich in Missoula. Judge Winston traveled from Anaconda to Ovando for district court business with County Attorney Cummins. Miss Janette Kelley heads to Minneapolis for a milling company engagement before touring the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kendell from Alberton visited the Wyckett home. Dra Hannifin and Lorenz from Bumotrode for a picnic. R. W. Mook and wife of Miles City, Milwaukee accountant, arrived yesterday. Walter Coughlin of Hemville also spent Sunday in town. A justice court in Anaconda sentenced a local to 10 days in jail for disturbing the peace.
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Deer Lodge
Bert Wilson
Butte
Margaret Bien
Clarence Lowe
Dan Tewey
Harry Dell
Dave Ehrrich
Missoula
Winston
Anaconda
District Court
Cummins
Ovando
G. A. Kelley
Distiet Court
Janette
Janette Kelley
Minneapolis
Stalr
United States
Fred Kendell
Alberton
Jerome Wyckett
Hemville
M Dtner
Wycoff
Picnic Guests and Local Travels Highlight Montana News
Local social notes describe residents and visitors from Missoula Deer Lodge Gold Creek Anaconda and Gens joining family gatherings and a big Sunday picnic. travel mentions include F. Bissonette party and Carl Pepper’s tour of the state. Warren named ambassador to Japan arrived to await the Golden State voyage to the Far East. Elizabeth Blake and Lizzie Blake completed a two week visit in Bozeman.
Butte Notes Highlight Railroad Men and Legal Action
Dr A C Jones returns from Idaho trip as EH Barrett and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul officials visit Butte. Mrs Allee leaves for home after publicity work. D G Geddes and H S Byram noted in transit. suit filed over a $1400 note with interest and fees.
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EH. Barrett
Rar
Waukee & St. Paul Railway
Butte
Bay Barrett
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Casper
Wyo
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J.P. Nelson
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H. Waldron
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Iam A. Brady
Menné
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Josie
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Richard Hollenbeck
Gold Creek
Charles Tokley
Harlowton
Lucille
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CE. Brown
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Gens
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Madison
Win
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Bill
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Carl Pepper
Henry
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Boze
Butte News
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James” Rafferty
Wi Mayer
Mayer
Ee Eee
Puyallup
Washington
Pacific N. W. Growers & Jobbers Association
Ineapo
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