Owen Smith Guilty Of Kidnapping Charge
Guilty verdict returned in Butte for Owen Smith charged with kidnapping Martin Harking on August 7. Smith waived time for sentencing and asked immediate judgment, with defense planning exceptions and a motion for new trial. Mention of Col Morse project work and Fallon County water timing noted along with a Drummond bank mortgage dispute involving Mary Morrison. Frank Durand visits Butte and Portland during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Morse
Lyon
Fallon County
Anmler Way
Filme Valley
Tockhol Calhoun
Philipebure
Mary Morrison
Drummond State Bank of
Drummond
Rex
Morrison
Frank Durand
Portland, Orpent
Archie McPhail
Durand
Butte
Bozeman News Snippets and Local Visits
Bozeman notes report Poneman a patient at hospital after a sudden illness near Bozeman Hot Springs. Dee Poneman, J R Richardson, and Gallatin Valley railroad agent were among those affected. Also listed are local residents Alfred Cox declared insane and to be sent to Warm Springs, Mrs. wife securing divorce, George Webster sending fine stock to Columbus, Mont, and various Bozeman visitors including Brooke Hartman, Loren Shaw, and J W Tait visiting for business and church ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poneman, Dee
J. R. Richardson
Gallatin Valley Railroad
Bozeman Hot Springs
Alfred Cox
Warm Springs
Anduardian
George Th. Webster
Bozeman
Columbus, Mont
Brooke Hartman
Empire Bank
Lewistown
Seere Een Oteman
Canton Gallatin
Mechothten
James Grant
F. A Blanchard
Saicaville
Loren Shaw
Harrison
Boseman
SE Cramer
Belgrade
Patt
Bozeman Nets
Amberson
Ralesville
Roseman
Jusinees
J'W. Tait
Anaconda
Thoreman
Tait
Methodist
Moseman
Anacondance
Virginia City
Hoseman
Gus Steffens
Brewer
Boze
James Episcopal Church
Wplonions
Wedding in Hamilton as two mails per day begin
Hamilton notes two daily mails with the new evening freight from Efie outa. A pretty wedding at the M E Church unites James Roy Seaward and Sine Truth F Staniford, officiated by Rev. Charles Rhodes. Residents travel to Los Angeles for winter and friends visit from Missoula Corvallis Spokane and Portland as Christmas approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Vi. Wheeler
Darby
Sine Myrtle Wanderer
Mise Vera Pride
State Univatesity
Samuel Kyle
Como
Town
Fenda
Visft
Prank Stevens
Spokane
C. i
Far
GE. Smith
Corvallis
Ine Cougnenost
Wenatchee
T. W. Getty
Migsoula
C. G. Cooper
Portland
Tattie Teuth
Drinkenburs
Fest Aday
Cole
John Theis
Wisiness College
Missoula
George Robertson
Iiss
Hieten Clark
Leiana Taylor
le Par
Chatt
Belgrade Market Report Mentions Greek Ship Goods Sale
A garbled Belgrade page notes a Greek ship sale to a Belgrade buyer on Tuesday. The readable segments mention shipments, markets, and a sale tied to a Greek vessel. Names and details are partially obscured, but the core event is a Belgrade buyer purchasing cargo from a Greek seller in a recent session.
White Sulphur Springs Busy Holiday Roundup
White Sulphur Springs residents report travel and visits from Joan Lucas Orio Danzer Cora George and John Potter with trips east Baseman and Manhattan Baseman figures noted as well as a snowstorm exposure death of John Smith an old valley settler J E Byrne of Fort Lomgan visiting for several days and local students returning from Bozeman to spend holidays with family Professor Teynalds gave a lecture at the high school assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora George
Baseman
Manhattan
Teynalds
Missoula
John Smith
J. E. Byrne
Fort Lom Gan
John Potter
Donald Cook
Bozman
Agricultural College
Butte Executive and Rankin Visit Drummond
T. T. Lyon secretary and counsel of the Little Missouri Land and Irrigation company and A. L. Rankin of the cav ern spent a day this week as the guests in Drummond Nebraska.
Lewistown Eastern Star and Masons Elect Officers
Lewistown reports Marle chapter No 6 elects Etta Allen matron W A Hedges patron Fredericks Gibson associated matron Ida Hedges secretary Helen Brown treasurer Mabel Berkin conductress Olive Helsing associate conductress Cora Smith chaplain Lula Judd Adah Lucy Kluge Roth Esther Myrtle Reed Anna Allen Elect Lilian Day wander James Smith sentinel Hiram chapter No 15 elects Arthur Lehman high priest E G Ivins king Walter Lehman Sc uel Phillips treasurer F W rotary In civil suit against Dr Long juries near completion after expert testimony on anesthesia and fracture after accident with Stokes plaintiff claims doctor oversaw case while defendant argues another physician led care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Marle
Order of the Eastern Star
Etta “Allen
W. A. Hedges
Fredericks Gibson
Ida
Esther
Myrtle Reed
Martha
Anna Ti. Allen
Lilian KE. Day
Wander
James M. Smith
Sentinel
Hiram Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Arthur J. Lehman
E.G. Ivins
Walter C. Lehman
Uel Phillips
F. W. Rotary
Florida
Long
Dillon News Briefs: Jury Deadlocks in Rebt Case
In Dillon on December 8 the jury in the Rebt murder case failed to reach a verdict and was dismissed at 10 AM after since Tuesday. The trial, among the county’s longest, saw six for conviction and six for acquittal. Other items note a marriage license for Martin Sorenson and Miss Mabel Friend, the death of Irving’s brother in Europe, and local moves including Mr. Hagerbaker’s return from Southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ition
Rebt
Convies
Charles Robinett
Toh Timea Sonia
Ann Gerson
Antwerp
Paul Minnar
Kangas
Dillon
TA. Hagerbaker
T Dillon
California
Butte Boxing Inquiry Involves Rona Chip Bout
Helena reports Rev C L Bovard has asked the Butte Mineral Association to confirm if the recent Rona versus Chip bout in Butte was officially conducted under the Riley boxing law. If the fight was illegal, Bovard will push for prosecution. if no officials were involved, he plans no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Butte Minieterial Association
C. L. Bovard
Butte
Rona
Chip
Stent
Butte Minterial Association
de, Bovard
State Boxing ‘Commission
Howard Ald
Silver Bow County
Nineteen Men and One Woman Granted Law Licenses in Montana
In Helena on December 24 the supreme court awarded Christmas licenses to practice law to nineteen young men and one young woman. Earlier 35 examined for the bar. among those listed as license recipients are G C Derry Fort Benton Lieut C F Van Dem Busch Paul Dornblazer Charles A Sorenson Harry F Sewell Missoula Lester H Loble Helena FB Downey John M Ward Lewis F Lorenz Eliza M Fasel Francis B Blodgett James T Shea M J Doepker Hutte Joe A Kaufman George M Laird Witmer Jeanett Great Falls E J Mc Cabe Hrowning George Coffee Jr Chouteau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Supreme Court
Montana
G.C. Derry
Bilson
J. Roy
Fort Benton
C.F. van Dem Busch
Paul Dornblazer
Charles A. Sorenson
Harry F. Sewell
Missoula
Lester H. Loble
FB. Downey
John M Ward
Lewis F. Lorenz
Eliza ‘M. Fasel
Francis B. Blodgett
James T. Shea
M. J. Doepker
Hutte
Joe A. Kaufman
George M. Laird
Witmer Jeanett
Great Fails
E. J. McCabe
Hrowning
George Coffee Jr
Chouteau
Five dollar gold coins for the cops of Gotham
New York December twenty fourth Santa Claus in a fur coat rode a motor runabout handing out gold pieces to policemen down Fifth Avenue and side streets. A white canvas bag seemed to hold the coins while a Chauffeur drove the car licensed in the name of Robert Goviet. Duluth December four A car or aurum wheat was reported sold at Minneapolis today by the highest figure recorded there. A bar durum sold at similar price and May at a market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Santa Claus
Fifth Avenue
Santa
Robert Goviet
Duluth
Minneapolis
Sim
Mayata
Surprising Holiday Trade Amid War News From Europe
In Butte holiday shoppers crowded Main and Park streets despite World War I coverage. Merchants report surprisingly strong business, with many buying expensive items, and several stores noting cut prices boosted demand for gifts while high-end apparel stayed steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Butte
Main Street
Park Street
Newbro
Paxson & Rockefeller
Tonkin
Mattingly's
Boucher’s
Joe Weinberg
Celebration at Capital President Participating
Washington article details a nationwide Christmas eve holiday as President Wilson and government employees pause for celebrations. A large community event on the capitol plaza draws thousands of children amid a winter snowstorm, while the White House hosts a tree lighting with Wilson and relatives. Birthday and family greetings follow in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Wilson
White House
Anne Cothran
Sallie McAdoo
Princess Patricia's Men Leave for Battle Front
London reports Princess Patricia's regiment has left for the front as part of Canada's contingent. Scottish regiments will follow after training in Canada and on Salisbury plain. The 30,000 who crossed the Atlantic are nearing the end of training and expected to join on the continent soon amid carols and candlelit streets. About 60,000 people are to be aided by charity in various forms.
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Wetrograd
London
Warsaw
Rawka
Baura
Locher
Skiernewice
Raw
Ieutenants
Soldau
East Prussia
Paris
Yortre
Nch
Nef
Ignatieff
Yardo-Butler
Fenech Arms
Arras
Joffre
Princess Patricia's Regiment
Ornor-General
Canada
Salisbury Plain
Great Britain
American
Atlantic Ocean
Beacon SM
Old State House
Christmas Eve Ceremonies Begin in Pittsburgh
Scores of whistles and bells filled Pittsburgh as the municipal Christmas Eve ceremonies opened. Mayor Joseph G. Armstrong Dutton lit a giant heart of the city in prearranged fanfare marking the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iast
Joseph G. Armstrong Dutton
Convicts Gain Home Rule At Ohio Penitentiary
In Columbus on December 24 1700 inmates at the Ohio penitentiary receive a Christmas gift as the prison adopts “home rule.” The three large cell blocks will be split into six precincts with one councilman from each to meet weekly with Warden Thomas to discuss conditions affecting prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Oho
Thomas
Suffrage Fight Ahead in House as Debate Looms
Before debate begins on the Postoffice appropriation bill, the House Rules Committee plans to present the rule early in January. A telegram from the Nebraska suffrage association urged defeat of the suffrage amendment, signaling opposition from Republican committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etienne Ieee
Rapelje Extends New Year Greeting to Northern Pacific Staff
J M Rapelje general manager issues heartfelt New Year wishes to all Northern Pacific employees through RES Brown general superintendent Vépisinertom praising service during the year and hoping for health happiness and continued prosperity in the coming year 1516
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapelje
He. Ayatem
M. Rapelje
Therm
Res Brown
Vépisinertom
J. M
Emperor Francis Joseph Enjoying Excellent Health
Vienna dispatch via Amsterdam reports Emperor Francis Joseph is in excellent health and spending Christmas with his family at Schoenbrunn castle. Philadelphia snowfall marks a pre Christmas scene with community trees celebrated across districts.
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Francis Joseph
London
Vienna
Reuter
Amsterdam
Mperor Francis Joseph
Schoenbrunn Castle
Philadelphia
Frazer to Produce Secret Strings Play with Kate Jordan
Frazee company announces new production Secret Strings dramatized by Kate Jordan from her magazine story of the same name. Lou Tellegan, longtime contract player under Frazee, will star this season and next in the leading role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat
Raze Wil
Kate Jordan
Lou ‘Tellegan
Mr. Frazee
Big Congregations at Annual Festivals In Butte
Large crowds attended the annual Christmas services in Butte under Volunteers of America auspices. Z. J. Nery gave an address and gifts of bagged pie were distributed. Churches including First Presbyterian St Johns Episcopal St Pauls Methodist Bethel Baptist and the industrial school hosted programs with all age groups represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Volunteers of America
Z. J
Tral Presbyterian
St "Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church South
8 John’s Episcopal Church
Bt. Paul
Presentes distributed to the poor by American women
The text notes American women and children were remembered in the district as hundreds of presents were sent to the east and west fronts. Mrs James W. Ger, wife of the American ambassador in Bertin, and Julius G. Lay, wife of the American consul general, took prominent roles in the affair at the American Association of Commerce and Trade kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Commerce and ‘Trade
James W. Ger
Julius G. Lay
Bertin
Mayor Santa Claus Lights Christmas Tree in Town
The mayor distributed gifts to small boys and girls gathered around a large community Christmas tree, delivering holiday cheer as the crowd watched.
Funeral services for Kelly and McCarty in Butte detailed
The notice lists funeral arrangements for two individuals. Kelly, a 38 year old, will be waked tomorrow at 9 at 1 Hast La Plat Street before a 9 20 service at St Lawrence church with interment at Holy Cross cemetery. McCarty died in Wallac Idaho and arrives in Butte to be taken to Mount Feast Copper. funeral tomorrow morning at 9 at St Mary's church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Hhnel Welly
Hast la Plat Street
St. Lawrence Churea
Holy Cross Cemetery
Aucarty
Ames McCarty
Wallac Idaho
Butte
Ueda
Tex
Mount Feast
Copper
Orrow
St. Mary's Church
Funeral service for Jean Tate at Soph Church
The funeral of Jean Tate will be held Saturday at 10 o clock at Soph Church with a high mass. Interment will follow in the Caio fie cemetery. Larry Duggan, Undertaker and Embalmer on North Main Street, phone 1808.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Duggan
North Main Street
Tate
Jean
Soph Church
Caiofie
Peter Mitracos Funeral Arrangements Pending
The funeral for Peter Mitracos is not yet arranged and his age remains to be confirmed. Further details will be announced by Sherman Reed Undertaking Parlors as they become available.
Funeral for Herman Carlsen in Richards Chapel
The funeral of Herman Carlsen will be held Friday morning at the Richards funeral chapel with the Rev. F A E Cor eliugeen officiating. Interment will be in Mont Uuin View cemetery. The service will be conducted by auto.
Funeral Director and Impatmer 15 19 Montana Street
Funeral director and embalmer listed with address at Montana Street in Butte Montana. No further context or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Street
Butte, Mont
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Orio Danzer
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Lena
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Wood
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Pontoise
Parte
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Curie
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Nicholas
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Union of
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Caucasus
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Tigoft
Union of All Russian Zemstvos
M. Tehelnokoff
Union of Rusphin
Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Hizen
Puerto de Pura
Acapulco
Mexico
Amercan
D. m
Sergius Witte
Russia
Bela
Mnening
England
Durazzo
Albania
Send Pasha
Tirana
Gulf of Otranto
Straits of Otranto
Capital
Patricia
Boston
Frazer
St. John's Episcopal Church
Charles F. Chapman
Undertaicers
M. J. Walsh
East Park Street
Sherman & Reed
Joseph Richards
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