Butte Notes of Visitors and Local Travel Gleanings
Butte notes list visitors from Helena Dillon Dillon, Missoula and other towns, including J Jaanton of Miles City, C F Zoller Roundup, J T Green Missoula sheriff, and Arch ie Spriges on board of compensation. The column records holiday shoppers, hotel guests at Leggat Finlen and Finton, and prominent local figures by town and arrival. It ends with an advertisement for Christmas gifts at the P O news stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Green
Missoula
Butte
McMill
Sheridan
Dal
Bennett
Martins
Shipman
Jack Noonan
Dillon
Com Bolon
D. Evans
Meldl
Tower
S.A. Barbour
Melrose
W. le Baker
Armstead
Finten
Andrew Hyatt
Hamilton
William ©. Miller
Deer Lodge
Leggat
Charles L. King
Andrew Berg
Livingston
N.T. Lease
Great Falle
A. St. Germain
Helena
Finlen
Edward K. Baker
W. P. Marling
Billings
Finton
P.O. News
Pioneer Day 6000s salesman is dead in Butte
Alex Creighton aged 55 died in a Butte hospital from pneumonia after influenza. He was unmarried with no local relatives, survived by a sister in Memphis and a promising nephew en route. A former Symons Dry Goods silk department salesman, he previously worked 14 years at Con Zell's store and was widely liked in the mining city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Alex Creighton
Memphis
Tenn
James Alexander
Se & Promine Tractor
White
Scotland
America
Symons Dry” Goods Company
Symon Company
Con. Zell
Sicers Arrive For Camp Wright Mobilization
Wilson, First Lieut. Clark and Lieut. Orent of Company E, Forty third United States guards, arrived last night. The company will occupy the Barracks at the School of Mines vacated by Company B, Twenty third battalion. They were trained last night for Camp Wright and will soon proceed to Camp Lewis for demobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Clark
Orent
School of Mines
Twenty-third Talion
United
States Guards
Camp Wright
Camp Lewis
Three Mexicans on trial for murder at Divide
Felix Gomez, last of three charged, stands trial in Judge Dwyer’s court for the murder of John Domengo at Divide on March 17. Prosecution outlines that Gomez, Rodriguez, and Gomez’s co-defendants clashed with Domengo after a Reyes saloon quarrel, with Ben Gomez already convicted of manslaughter and Rodrigue sentenced for second degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Gomez
John Domeng
Divide
Dwyer
James Bennetts
Arthu Dussault
A. F. Dubois
Martin Martin
Emil Johnson
Gerge H. Kidder
John T. Walsh
James G. Griffiths
Howard Jones
John Mitchell
M. Monahan
Nick Stiren
Ben Gomez
Vincenciano Rodrigue
Reular
Jacksonand
Rotering
Louis Haven
James O'Flynn
Rodrigues
Reyes
Domengo
Felix
Gomea
Rodriguez
Hen Gomez Convicted of Manslaughter in Local Trial
Hen Gomez found guilty of manslaughter. the defense objected to testimony about Felix Gomez’s involvement. The judge reserved decision until Monday as the trial continued, with Gomez to be sentenced this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Gomez
Felix Gomez
Jones objects to officer methods in court
In defense to a disturbance charge John Jones told police court that he did not dispute Officer Carlson’s authority to cite him for crossing Broadway and Main streets rudely but criticized the officer’s civil conduct declaring he was treated like a dog. He complained of rough handling after arrest and jail. The case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Jones
Carlson
Broadway
Main Street
Jones
Amie Fu Whitty
Man Cleared in Inquest Over Butte Murder
Tony Kason was found justified in shooting Rade Hobich at 2113 Spruce Street in McQueen’s addition Butte Montana December 9 1918. The coroner’s inquest ruled the killing justifiable by law and noted subsequent events including a knife attack and Kason’s detention by county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Kason
Rade Hobich
Dewed
Spruce
Hayes Streets
Mcqueen
Butte
Silver How County
State of
Mon
Spruce Street
Kaso
Plenevich
Bobieh
Kason
Popovic
Bobich
Robie
Butte Girl's Husband Dies of the Influenza
Hazel Grace Thompson, once Miss Hazel Grace of Butte, widow of Mr. Tommy Thompson, died in Kansas City from influenza. The couple, longtime locals reared by C E Allensworth and family, left behind two children including a newborn. Thompson, a Procter & Gamble representative, was known across Butte and had recently worked in Kansas City before his Cincinnati home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Allensworth
Arthur Weirick Alive and Well
Telegram from L O Evans reports Arthur Weirick survived a plane crash near German lines and is alive and well. Messages exchanged with Mr Welnick in Los Angeles and Mrs Evans confirm he escaped danger and is on the way to Chicago for further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Weirick
Prince
L. O. Evans
New York
Mr. Evans
Chicgo
Jek
Former Weirick Hone Sold to J Wei by Phi Lewy
Yesterday Phi Lewy sold the former Weirick home on Park Street to John Ht. We, a clothing merchant. The buyer chased the property and expended extensive improvements. Mrs. Wein will take possession of the new home on East Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Lewy
E.R. Weirick
Park Street
John Ht
Donovan Among Haters Of Herr Bill
Attorney Louis P. Donovan opposed Kaiser Germany and backed peace. He faced a delayed chance at a commission since armistice signing occurred the day of his recommendation. After Camp Pike, he attended officers training, learning peace just as his military path began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Herr Bill
Louis P. Donovan
Camp Pike
Lorenz Quits Fuel Work Leaves Butte
Attorney Louis F. Lorenz resigns as chairman of the county fuel administration and heads to Los Angeles to reside permanently. He will pass through San Francisco to take the bar examination for admission to the circuit court of appeals, where he will try a pending case. Mrs Lorenz travels with her mother to Los Angeles. Lorenz, a Butte native, built a large mining city legal practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Lorenz
Coury Fuel Administration
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Circuit Court of Appeals
Premier Mannnerheim elected Finland leader by landtag
The Finnish landtag elected Mannnerheim as premier and accepted the resignation of former Premier Svinhutvud today. The ceremony marks a change in government as Mannnerheim assumes the top post and political leadership shifts in Helsinki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Sree
Mannnerheim
Finland
Landtag
Svinhutvud
Honor General March Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
Secretary Baker with Pershing's recommendation and Wilson's approval awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to General Peyton March, chief of staff, honoring his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom Pon Che
Pershing
Wilson
Baker
Gen. Peyton
March
Judges 70 change in departments in Silver Bow
Three Silver Bow county district judges will reshuffle cases as soon as the criminal calendar ends this month. Judge Lynch will take over criminal and probate work in department three, Judge Dwyer will handle civil business with Judge Lynch, and Judge Lamb will take the criminal and probate caseload in the final year of the term. The plan, agreed by Judges McClernan, Dwyer, and Lynch, aims to share duties as the original four-year split proved impractical due to health and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Districts Court
Silver Bow County
Department Three
Dwyer
Ax Secon
Jude Lynch Wi
Lainch
McClernan
Lynch
Judge Lamb
Jude Lynch
Harold Petit Former Butte Resident Killed in Accident
Harold Petit, longtime Butte resident, died yesterday from injuries sustained in an accident at a company plant in Algon. He was taken to St. Clair for medical help but could not be revived. Survived by a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Petit
Butte
Maripany
Red Cross Knitting Rooms to Reopen After Fumigation
Red Cross knitting rooms will reopen on Monday after two weeks of influenza disruption. The rooms were thoroughly fumigated and knitters in charge are urged to resume urgent work while the Red Cross has ample wool supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Teed Cross
Court caution cited in Butte police court hearing
Mrs Ward of 1132 Delaware Street faced two charges after a telephone complaint led to her arrest in Butte police court. The court heard her claim about a man named Harriston and her attendance for testimony while two men were dismissed. Ward remained jailed with a citation to appear the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
mCourney
Butte
Ward
Delaware Street
Harryston i
J.C. Long
Apa House
Oregon Police Mourn Peter F Galligan Killed in Action
Peter F Galligan aged 25, formerly a miner in Butte and with roots in Aspen Colorado, was killed on the battlefield November 4. A telegram from his mother received by John Rowe, secretary of the Fagles, Hutierie, II, confirms his death. The notice is carried by the Associated Press from Munich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Galligan
Butte
Aspen
Col
John Rowe
Fagles, Hutte Erie, ii
Homestead Bill Hearing Sought by Woowell in Congress
Woowell seeks a hearing on his homestead bill to facilitate homestead titles for western settlers and speed up grain production gains for the state. The house committee plans a Monday meeting for his appearance, with Speaker Champ Clark assisting and McDowell noting public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Champ Clark
Chalman
New York
Butte
John D. Ryan
Toran Ac Evans
Capitol Hill
Walsh
Chicago
Ebbit House
Atternoot
Washington Monument
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Leys
Hallmark
Howard, Gruen
Elgin
Waltham
Jewelers
Malliark
Orton Bros. J. Ja
James Jobb
Schillings
North Stain
John Roach
Jonnw Avenue
John Domengo
Hilo Associates
Sears
Waldemar Chains
Aason
Maven
Kaxon
Hhe
Arthur Weirick IO
WeInic
Weirick
J. Wei
Liberty Bond
Thue
Lorenz
McCarthy, Bryant &Co
Park
Rex Or
Lyon
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Lamb
RED Gross Knitting Agh
Oregon
Associated Press
Munich
Kurt Elsner
Eisner
Germany
Brownfield-Canty CO
Board OF Health
M’carthy
East Broadway
Dakota
Woowell
Ferris
Washington
Congress
House Interstate Commerce Comsmite
Sherwin-Williams
East Park Street
Gregson Hot Springs
Montana’s
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