Civil War veteran John Masterson dies in Butte at 93
John Masterson a Civil War veteran and Gettysburg survivor died suddenly at his daughter’s home 815 West Mercury Butte. Born December 5 1845 in Franklin Ohio he enlisted in Ohio infantry serving as scout and dispatch bearer. He later mined in Nevada Idaho and Montana and is survived by his wife Dessie five children and eight grandchildren. Funeral likely Saturday.
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Boise
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Missoula
Salvation Army and Rotana collect toys for Christmas tree
The Salvation Army and Rotana club are gathering toys for needy children in Butte. Toys for Galen Institute and Arm recipients are stored at designated locations with distribution planned at the Army Christmas tree event for about 400 children featuring music and Santa. Donations from individuals and stores bolster toy and dinner basket programs, with Army headquarters on Mast Broadway accepting contributions.
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Joshers Charity Ball At Rosemont Tonight
The Joshers plan a Rosemont Hall charity ball to fund Christmas work. Two bands led by Ted Rosé will play as features are promised for guests, making the social event a key fund raiser in the community.
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Poultry Men Meet in Butte Tonight
The Southern Montana Poultry association holds a special meeting this evening at chamber of commerce. Premium lists for the forthcoming Butte show will be distributed. A display of checkered giant rabbits, weighing up to 15 pounds, will be featured with Mrs. Esther Harris in charge. Refreshments will be served.
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Butte
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Theater folks enjoy dance at American hall
Employees of Rialto and American theaters and guests attended a postclosing dance at the American hall. Manager W. J. Sullivan arranged the program while Ted Rose's Cinderella band provided music, delighting the attendees with a lively evening of entertainment.
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Senate probe target on liquor use in embassies
By the Associated Press in Washington a treasury inquiry into liquor use in foreign embassies and legations would be ordered under a resolution offered by Senator Blease Democrat of South Carolina. The measure also asks if the Italian debt commission brought liquor into the United States and, if so, why they were not arrested.
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South Carolina
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United States
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Laxative Brom Quinine
An advertisement touts a “First and Original Cold and Grip Tablet” named Laxative Brom Quinine with E. W. Grove signature on the box, claiming a safe proven remedy to cure a cold in one day and priced at 30 cents.
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Deer Lodge Moose Lodge Initiates Members in 1920s Meeting
F O Rogers of Butte spoke to Deer Lodge Moose Lodge outlining Mooseheart plans to support families of deceased members with home community stay and monthly checks via local committee reports. A new Moose class was initiated and the charter extended to March 15, 1926, followed by a smoker and musical numbers by Thomas Vaughn and the Moose trio.
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Charity Ball Aids Poor In Deer Lodge
December 17. The annual charity ball at the Knights of Pythias hall opens Friday evening drawing hundreds of dancers. Proceeds fund the Associated Charities to provide a Christmas meal for the needy. Workers spent two weeks preparing hoping for record attendance and success like prior years.
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Deer Lodge Prepares For Friday Basketball Doubleheader
Deer Lodge coach Michael Tovey says his squad is in excellent condition for Friday night’s double engagement with Butte high at the local high school gym. The team practiced Thursday afternoon with passing and shooting drills and will repeat the session. Probable Powell first team lineup includes Ski Rivers at right forward and Frank Williams at left forward.
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Ham Sterning
Butte High Faces Formidable Quint This Season
Neville, right guard and captain, John McGillis, left guard, with Bame and Winn as reserves. The second team will be chosen from Belk, M. Kelley, Boulter, Nelson, GI, Goldie and G. Kelley. Advance reports from Butte indicate a strong squad this season.
Local Social Roundup From Avon and Anaconda
Thursday visitors and relatives appear in Avon and Anaconda as Mrs Hugh McDonald, Mr Rh D Larabie, P Normandin, Mrs L C Boedecker, Mr C L Colbert, and Mrs Kors Sugg were noted among those traveling or staying with kin. A group including Laura Critter Georgia Kelley Dorothy Coleman Mike Gannon and Otis Baxter attended a performance of Abies Irish Move in Butte.
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Thomas Vaughn
Kansas City
W. J. Paul
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Anaconda
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Lewistown
Charles Davis
Minneapolis
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Lillian
Helen Drake
Abie
James T. Shea
Glasgow
Mont
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Anna Goldie
Butte
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O'Leary
Joe O'Neill
Lee Duncan
Hugh Evans
Hugh McDonald
Avon van Deer Lodge
Rh. D. Larabie
P. Normandin
Upper Valley
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C. L. Colbert
Kors Sugg
W. H. Gracter
J’. Maxwell
Mise Elinore Bien
Vayden Mullins
Laura Critter
Georgia Kelley
Dorothy Coleman
Mike Gannon
Otis Baxter
Dillon trio arrested in watch theft case in Dillon
Curtin Adams and Mr and Mrs Chris Eamark were arrested on a theft complaint filed by a sheepherder named mercs who says the valuable watch was stolen while he slept. James A Grady, arrested by Sheriff Dan Mooney for forgery after attempting to pass checks and present a sight draft to the State Bank of Dillon. bank verified no Spokane account and notified authorities.
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Mrs. Koopersmith Is Laid At Rest
Dillon mourns the death of Mrs. K Koopersmith who died Tuesday morning at the James Bank ranch. Her funeral was held in the afternoon from Brundage undertaking chapel with Rev Ernest B Loft officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Relatives arrived that night.
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K. Koopersmith
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Brundage Undertaking
Ernest B. Loft
Presbyterian Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Beaverhead County High Seniors May Attend Conference
Dillon, Dec. 17. If present plans materialize, every boy in the senior class of the Beaverhead County High School would attend a proposed boys conference.
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Beaverhead County
School attends Boye Vocational conference at Borzeman Web
The school will attend the Boye Vocational conference at Borzeman Web. A committee is appointed to raise funds through several entertainments including a vaudeville dance and a special benefit show at the Hartwig theater.
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Damages Case Ends as Jury Hears Speher v Rebich
In Dillon on December 17, the final case of the December district court term, Nick Speher versus Mike Rebich for damages, was tried before Judge Modgers and went to the jury. The Lloyd versus Tash debt case was continued to February. Walter Dangle and Charles Wilson versus EB, PR, Creed, WW, BB, and Emily Greed resulted in a judgment for the defendants after proof the plaintiff violated a statute by failing to show licensed real estate agents.
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Dansie and Wilson
Justice Officiates at Double Wedding at Courthouse
Justice of the Peace b. F. Phillipa officiated at a double wedding in Dillon with Ernest I. Seecombe and Mrs. Alice Cardwell and Wichard F. Marron and Mrs. Eleanor Denton of Butte tying the knot. The couples left for a California honeymoon after the ceremony.
New Bleachers to Expand Dillon High Gym Capacity
Dee Dillon reports shop class is building new bleachers for the high school gym increasing seating by about 159. Visitors arrive from Dono Mra and Salmon City Idaho guests, while Annie McKnight receives letters of ministration for Elizabeth Desine Maek. Armstead and Dillon friends host James Andrus on a day visit.
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Elizabeth Desine Maek
Stocher of Grant
James Andrus
Armstead
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