Pioneer Women Recall First Christmas in Butte
Two aging pioneer women, Ruth Burton and J R Russel, recall Christmases long ago in Montana towns. Burton remembers a venison dinner in a small Butte home near the present high school and walking the streets hearing the game Keno. Russell recalls a Christmas in Virginia City with a one room home and a dinner at Mrs Lucas's cabin, a bare wagon ride and a butter center piece that was never eaten.
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Butte
Ruth A. Burton
The
Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of Montana
Society
America
Montana
Laramie
Wyo
Virginia City
God's Country
J. R. Russel
Bane
Spectacular brawl in West Park ends in jail
Dan Sullivan from Elk Horn staged a Christmas eve melee in Walker's West Park last night. After a tussle with Officer King, Sullivan was stripped to socks and shoes when his dive through a windshield failed. Captain O'Donnell arrived to help restrain him and Sullivan was jailed.
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Dan Sullivan
Elkhorn
Sullivan
Walker
West Park Street
King
Walker's
O'Donnell
Charged with Winning Money Meant for Toys
A warrant was sworn for Fred Rash on gambling charges after a mother said her husband lost $13 in a unlawful game meant for purchasing toys for two children. Rash may be arraigned in Butte police court after a missing appearance by 5 pm. The woman filed the complaint, signed the vagrancy charge, and an officer was dispatched to summon him.
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Fred Rash
Butte
Santa Claus
Charles F. Juttner
Rash
Bonds Fixed in Gannon Case Arraignment
Barney Gannon charged with a high way robbery of J. H. Wilson on South Ohio street. He pleaded not guilty before Justice Buckley and was placed under $500 bonds which he failed to furnish. Gannon was cut with a pocket knife and yesterday suffered a bad infection.
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Barney Gannon
J. H. Wilson
South Ohio Street
Justice Buckley
Gannon
Charges Filed In Jewelry Theft Case In Buckley Court
Informations charging George R. Benjamine and Arnold Flanner with receiving stolen property were filed yesterday in Justice Buckley's court. The two young men were arrested after police found jewelry believed stolen from a South Butte home in their possession.
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George R. Benjamine
Arnold Flanner
Justice Buckley
South Butte
Butte Faces Christmas Weather With Thawing Pattern
Butte expects fine Christmas weather with a thaw continuing and light snow remaining to keep outdoors white. Temperatures rise from recent cold spells while barometer readings suggest fair weather. Government forecasts predict slight cooling and possible rain west of the divide, though forecasts have varied daily. Minimum yesterday matched last year’s high for the date, at 29 below zero, with similar extremes reported a year ago.
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Butte
Butte Electric Railway Company
Christmas Mass Revival in Butte Attended by Many
The tradition of singing Christmas mass was revived in Butte last night after years. The midnight service at the Sisters' home church Sacred Heart was conducted by Rev. Father Joyce. The chapel was festively decorated and drew a large congregational turnout.
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Butte
Sacred Heart Church
Father Joyce
Moonshine Spill Under Magistrate Grimes Order
Under orders from Magistrate Grimes, 11 of 12 bottles seized from George Carlin were dumped into the city sewer at city hall yesterday morning. The remaining bottle was labeled and stored in a police court corner for safekeeping alongside other specimens.
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Grimes
George Carlin
McDonald
City Hall
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