Butte Notes Local Visitors and Hotel Registrations
Butte social notes list visitors and registrations from diverse towns including Lewistown Pocatello Martinsdale Reichle Livingston Kalispell Great Falls Divide Missoula Helena Three Forks and Helena. Several locals plan trips and stay at Finlen Thornton and Butte hotels. A photo studio ad and magazine stand offer seasonal reading and specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros. Stein-Bloch
Tonki Missoula
Palace Hotel
A. R. Manock
Pocatello
J. F. O'Hanlon
Lewistown
Butte
H. Poynter
Arne
Anna Ostrom
Martinsdale
Karl Beehrer
Reichle
Grant Snyder
Livingston
B. March
Kalispell
William Bole
Great Falls
H. J. Nelson
Divide
E. EB. Rollins
Missoula
Finlen
D. R. Campbell
Montana
HH. F. Chase
Paradise
J. W. Barker
Camp Fremont
Cal
A. J. Cowman
Whitehall
Alfrea Whitworth
Deer Lodge
William Curtis
Buffalo Street
California
W. E. Stephenson
E. A. Gray
Helena
Thornton” Hotel
W. E. Young
Three Forks
G. A. Switzler
Finn
W. H. Brennan
T. B. Brennan
Harrison
L. R. Barnes
M. Barnes
R.A. Weisner
Buttelay
Weisner
Agnes McCormick
Helmville
Dillon
Mining Men Testify For Suit In Hercules Case
In Coeur d'Alene Idaho on December 6 two Spokane millionaire miners testified for the defense in the federal court trial over a one sixteenth interest in the Hercules lead and river mine in the Burke district near Hutton. Hutton valued the Wash worth 4 million in October 186 when Cardoner sold her interest for 260000. Paulsen said he deemed the price fair and not more than he would pay. Day testified for the plaintiff regarding his role as administrator of Cardoner's husband's estate. The plaintiff's case was closed that forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Spokane
Mathilde Carçoner
Albuquerque
N. ML
Eugene R. Day
Day
Hercules Lead and River
Burke
LW. Hutton
John Kennan Dead In Butte After Long Illness
John Kennan of Butte dies at 61 after a lingering illness. Survived by mother Mary Kennan and siblings Ed Kennan Mrs J Gerity Mrs H J Paull Mrs Wyatt Payne of Butte and Mrs J B Wood of St Louis Missouri. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Silver Bow camp M W at Ko of PB. Revere pw 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kennan
Butts
Mary Kennan
Ed Kennan
J. Gerity
H. J. Paull
Wyatt Payne
Butte
J.B. Wood
St. Louls
Silver Bow Camp
M. W
Ko of
PB. Revere
Butte High School Considers 45 Minute Recitation Periods
At a Butte Parent-Teacher association meeting, a plan to change the school hour to seven periods was adopted. Six periods would be 45 minutes and one 40 minutes, with the day ending at 2 30 and starting at 8 40. A cafeteria need was also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte High School
Butte Parent-Teacher Association
W.edock
Bruce E. Millikin
Sacrifice and Service League Holds Monthly Meeting
Fr. Sharp, chair man, warned that sacrifice and slaughter will not be in vain at the Sacrifice and Service branch of the Theosophical Society meeting last night. He spoke of bloodstained battlefields and the need to honor those who suffered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FR. Sharp
Ehalr
Sacrifice and
Theosophical Society
Theosophy Debate Notes at Society Meeting
Mr Sharp urged members to spread theosophy among soldiers as the group prepared for a forthcoming Great Teacher message. The program featured Plano election, a Mrs Wright recital, and Mrs Kirby singing before chairman’s address and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Sharp
Society
Eal
Plano
Harry Wright
Sone
Leslie Banks
Kirby
Runaway car wheel crashes through Main Street window
A Ray Simms driven car shed a wheel near Broadway and Main, rolling downhill in a semicircle and smashing a plate glass window of a clothing store at North Main. The damage, insured, was about 300 dollars as onlookers gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Simms
North Main Street
Broadway
Main Street
Spendthrift Comedy Opens At Butte High School Auditorium
Tomorrow night the opening act of The Spendthrift at the high school auditorium promises a clever society comedy with a balanced cast. Dee McGonigle leads as a modern society man, while Earl Blodgett plays Hiram Green the self made millionaire. The cast includes Walter Feeney May Lorett Agnes Nevin Catherine Mulling Stuart Sullivan Frank Silver and Louis Boyer. Tickets are selling fast at Newbro Drug and Gamers confectionery with reservations in the theater lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Dee McGonigle
Earl Blodgett
Silver
Hiram Green
Barrington
Walter Feeney
Suzanne
Green
May Lorett
Agnes Nevin
Ossian
Frederick
Catherine Mulling
Owen Dodge
Stuart Sullivan
Frank Silver
Andrew Strong
Louis Boyer
Nathaniel Bilthe
Newbro Drug Company
Gamer's
Anson Theater
Fannie Ward Stars in Rialto Bill with Own Husband as Heavy
In the new Paramount feature at the Rialto Fannie Ward is contrasted by her real husband playing the villain Orvil Han. He abducts her, later brutalizes her, and falsely accuses her in court. A happy ending pairs Ward with another man as her true spouse. Also on the bill are a Mack Sennett comedy and the tenth episode of The Fighting Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Rialto
Fannie Ward
Orvil- Han
Toad Fles
Jack Ean
O'Hare Defends Self in Sedition Trial in Bismarck
Kate Rich ards O'Hare, St. Louis socialist and author, testifies in U S district court defending herself against seditious utterances. She denies opposing war measures and questions witnesses’ veracity. She cites prior contact with German socialists before WWI and asserts belief in democracy’s ultimate fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N._D
Kate Richards O'Hare
St. Louis
United States District Court
Germany
Craig
Bowsman
N. D
Missing Day Nephew Finds Body in Basement
Fred Ralph aged missing man found dead in his Willcox home basement by his nephew. Despondency after unemployment blamed for the tragedy. A bottle of poison ruin labeled leftover and a writt en note suggested. Coroner Lane ordered an inquest and Ralph's body was moved to Sherman Reed's undertaking room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ralph
Willcox
Ralph
Willam Willcox
Lane
Rome
Sherman A. Reed
Hoover condemns unpatriotic food stance in wartime telegram
Spokane dispatch reports Herbert Hoover, food administrator, blasting a circulating statement against wheatless and meatless days. He warns any failure to conserve food costs loss of life and harms war aid, calling the claim malicious or self-serving and urging continued meatless actions to maintain supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Decia
Herbert Hoover
Charles Hebberd
Washington
Isither
Price Rise for Lower Wheat Grades Noted
Baltimore Maryland December 6 A posted notice from George B Jackson food administrator raises prices for lower wheat grades from four to seven cents a bushel while top grades stay fixed. Farmers who held back wheat may be encouraged to sell as off grade wheat now pays more under government pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chamber of Commerce
George
Jackson
Halifax bombardment toll rises as city endures blast
A massive blast and shelling left thousands dead or injured in Halifax as ambulances and cars ferry wounded to hospitals. Hospitals crowded. power out. communications down. Citizens rush to provide blankets, food, and supplies while barracks and nearby towns mobilize aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truro
Operator Compelled to Quit as Halifax Disaster News Breaks
At 10 o'clock, reports reached New York that the Halifax disaster news channel was interrupted as an operator quit his post upon learning his wife was dangerously injured. The Associated Press and Canadian Press wires continued to relay details from the stricken city amid the ongoing crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Halifax
Associated Press
Halifax Disaster Aid Moves By Red Cross Train
Washington reports the American Red Cross began relief to Halifax after the explosion. A special train from Boston delivered bedding clothing and supplies. A second Red Cross train from York carried mattresses sweaters and more clothing for women and children. Immediate relief efforts were planned even before an official Canadian appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Washington
Halifax
Boston
Massasetchusetts
York
Canada
Portand Telegraph Ships Aid Halifax Link
Portland Me Dec 6 A relief telegraph shipment sent on urgent request from St John Brunswick was forwarded today in large quantities to restore communications with Halifax. The cargo will reach Halifax tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Retail Dry Goods Association
United States
Portland
St. John v Brunswick
Halifax
Halifax Port in Canada Shipments of Munitions
Halifax long has been Britain's main military and naval hub on the American continent with a spacious harbor and fortified defenses. It serves as the eastern terminus of the Canadian Pacific railway and outlets to Newfoundland, Britain, the U.S., and the West Indies. Since the war began, Halifax has grown crucial for moving men, munitions, and supplies to the British front at Flanders and Northern France. Toronto waterfront fire damages factory, ships. losses estimated at 250000 to 300000 dollars. origin under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Canadian’ Pacific” Railway
Canadian Government Railways
Newfoundland
Great Britain
United States
West Indies
Hal- Max
Canada
Flanders
France
Toronto
Polegon Ironworks
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Butte News
the Christmas Jewelry Center
Jeweler and Optometrr
Hercules Sur
Economy Shoe Company
W. G. Lewis
West Park Street
Waldemar
Rings—Gemset Towle
Winterhalter Hannifin Co
Reliable Jewelers
West Park
THE
Ofan
East St. Louis
National Stockyards
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri
Bo Morrissey
National Army
Mose Linz
McCarthy, Bryant &Co
Fast Park
Rex
White House
Lipton’s
Swift
D. C
John J, McCarthy
Prop
Fanny Ward
Cali Mae
Sueh
Blane
Collisio
Mackenzie Bell
Telephone
McCarthy’s
East Broadway
Electric Light
Yellowstone
Northern Patent
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