Association approves teacher retirement law in Montana
The Montana Education Association backed a new teachers retirement bill, proposing a 4 percent salary contribution from teachers matched by the state to fund a 35 year annuity or retirement at 65 equal to half the final salary. Payne Templeton of Kalispell was elected president of the association, with D. S. Williams of Bozeman and A. Co. Cutler of Baker named vice presidents. The group also endorsed extensive legislative recommendations, including adequate state support for elementary schools, better state tax distributions for schools, university funding, and certification of private school teachers, while adopting a revised constitution and maintaining a 2 percent dues rate.
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Helena
Dev
Montana Education Association
Payne Templeton
Kuliopeli
Payne Teropleton
Schopels
Kalepell
The
Specration
Tra ZL. Fee
Missoula
D. 5. Williams
Billings Normal Colege
State Board of Education
Beethoven Birthday Tribute Planned in Vienna Next March
A Beethoven celebration is planned in Vienna next March to mark the hundredth anniversary of the composer’s death under the patronage of the president of the republic.
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Vienna
Republic
Relieve Irritations By Using Cuticura
Bathe the affected part freely with Cuticura Soap and hot water, dry without rubbing, then apply Cuticura Ointment. For eczemas rashes itchings irritations they are wonderful. Use Cuticure Soap daily to keep your skin clear. Cabers Dept 867 Malden Mass advertising copy mentions Cuticura shaving stick 25c.
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Malden
Mass
Foley and Co Honey and Tar Ad Offer
An old promotional notice promises a 10 cent bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and throat issues, along with free trial Foley Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The advertisement urges sending name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago
Foley
Woman Freed of Booze Charge in Montana
Anna Cooper’s appeal leads to reversal of a Rosebud district court judgment on unlawful possession of liquor. State Supreme Court directed dismissal after officers found a pitcher of moonshine and a liquor can at Goldie Cooper’s Morrkyth home. evidence deemed insufficient to prove liquor was inside before Mrs. Cooper left for a picture show.
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Associated Press
Helena
Hee
Rosebud
State Supreme Court
Anna Cooper
Hauer
Goldie Cooper
Morrkyth
Froomer
Beaverhead county births favor girls in 1926
Dillon Dec 28 Beaverhead county births for 1926 show 53 girls and 33 boys, totaling 86 births, with May leading at 16, June 10, October 9, and several months at lower counts. Deaths reached 69, up nine from 1925. last year recorded 80 births with 48 girls and 32 boys.
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Keven
Carl Hartwig New Undersheriff Here
Dillon December 28 Carl Hartwig well known Dillon man has been appointed undersheriff by Sheriff elect W C Orr Hartwig a Beaverhead county pioneer and county high school graduate has run a livery stable and ranched near Reichle Deputy A C Gruwell will remain in office as deputy under the new regime Gruwell a county pioneer has lived in Dillon over 25 years All county officers will assume office next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Carl Wartwig
W. Co. Orr
Hartwig
Beaverhead County
Reichle
A. C. Gruwell
Orr
Gruwell
Wife Seeks Second Decree of Divorce in Dillon
Elizabeth Forsythe was granted a divorce from Robert J. Forsythe by Judge Henry G. Rodgers in district court on December 28. Ground cited habitual intemperance. The couple, remarried in December 1923, lose custody of their four minor children to the wife.
Naturalization hearing set for March 7 in Dillon
Judge Henry G. Rodgers has set March 7 for the next naturalization hearing in district court. Three citizenship petitions were filed with the court clerk by Sam Cardinale native of Italy Joseph B Severenski born in Austria and Anna Margarethe Jensen native of Denmark.
Dillon Visitors and Local Socials Note Busy Day
F B MacGregor of Sheridan spent yesterday in Dillon on business matters. C O Walker editor of the Sheridan Forum was in the city. Thomas Morrow of Divide stayed several days in Dillon for business. Mrs W F E Henneberry hosted a stag dinner for her son Dan on his birthday with six friends attending. Mrs George Gosman and daughter Dorothy Ann left for Chicago to visit Mrs Gosman’s sister Mrs Roy LeKander.
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Dillon
F. B. MacGregor
Sheridan
C. O. Walker
Sheridan Forum
Thomas Morrow
Divide
Fef
Henneberry
Dan
George Gosman
Dorothy Ann
Chicago
Gosman
Roy le Kander
Weather Report Summary Across Regions
Barometers rise across Montana southern areas while Wyoming and Utah show very high pressures. Low pressure blankets western provinces and northern Washington. Warmer readings occur in western provinces, northern Montana, Washington, and Oregon. From Wyoming to Minnesota temperatures fall. little or no precipitation except Northwestern Washington.
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Associated Press
Havre
Geo Vars Caine
Ale Miles City
Ess Ct
New York
Ovabma Cas
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Washington
Oregon
Minnesota
Kittoick Is Given Five Year Term For Killing Man
Sco Bey Mont Dee 28 George Kitto ck convicted of the murder of Carl J Sigert in April 1925 today was sentenced by Judge Paul to spend 5 to 10 years in the state prison. Kitto ck plans to appeal to the supreme court. The courtroom was crowded with local spectators.
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Scobey
Mont
Dee
Kittock
Carl J. Sigert
Jadge Paul
Butte Man Wins Suit Over Waged North Pacific
Helena December 26. After court appeals in Lewis and Clark and Silver Bow, Golen T. Pae won a $134.40 judgment against the Northern Pacific railway. The Montana Supreme Court upheld lower courts finding the railroad liable for sanitary work in 1924, ruling that a foreign corporation is a resident for jurisdiction purposes and that an agent may bind the company to contracts in ordinary business.
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Associated Press
Helena
Lewis and Clark County
Silver Bow Courte
State Supreme Court
Golen
Pae
Frie
McNamara
Sterling
Tayment
Supreme Court
Retson
Justice Court
Silver Bow
District Court
Auto permits rise as 1927 plates issued in Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge Montana December 28. Despite not mandatory by state law to renew plates by January 1 many local motorists are already fitting 1027 plates. Deputy registrar Small reports applications coming in from all sections of the state. More than 1,500 numbers for 1927 have been mailed out and requests are averaging about sixty daily.
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Deer Lodge
Montana
Missoula Deer Lodge Highway In Good Condition
Reports from motorists arriving from Missoula to Deer Lodge say the highway is in excellent condition with nearly all snow removed. Some mountain approaches are rough and partly snow covered and may be difficult to travel.
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Deer Lodge
Missoula
KIWANIANS PREPARE TO ENTERTAIN WIVES AT DEER LODGE
In Deer Lodge on December 28, a Ladies night program for Kiwanis wives will be held at the Hotel Deer Lodge. Senator Paul directs the elaborate event, details remain secret, and about 100 guests are expected to attend this year’s gathering.
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Deer Lodge
Realtors Lose in Suit Over School Bid Review
In Deer Lodge on December 28 Judge George R B Winston denied a writ of mandate and dismissed the case filed by C. H. Kearins and Joseph Schnabel against the Garrison school district board over bids for a new school building. The ruling ends the Realtor challenge to reconsideration of the bids. Deer Lodge notes report lively bowling, local visits, and movers between Deer Lodge, Milltown, Helmville, and Avery Idaho with residents and merchants featured.
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Deer Lodge
Gem Grocery
Rotary
C. M. & St. Paul
Look
Robert Middyng
Butte
Mes
Silans Hansen
Walter Hansen
Milltown
Mae Geary
Helmville
Frank Kroll
A. Robinson
T. H. Pears
Avery
Idaho
Princes Circle Meets in Phillipsburg at Nicolaysen Home
The Princes Circle gathered at Mrs. H. A. Nicolaysen’s Phillipsburg residence with hostesses Mrs. George Scheiffele and Mrs. F. Fr. Perry assisting. The evening featured conversation and sewing, followed by a tasty lunch.
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Princes Circle
Philipsburg
H. A. Nicolaysen
George Scheiffele
F. Fr. Perry
Funeral for John Markle Held at Dowling Home
John Monroe Markle died suddenly December 24 at his daughter Mrs. Mc Henry Grafton’s West Main street home. A simple noon Christmas service was led by Rev. L Baines Williams. Wallace Markle and wife accompanied the body to Me nom-ee Mich for burial beside his wife, who died in 1914. Markle, a longtime business man, had been ill only a few days but declined rapidly Friday. His son Wallace and wife had just arrived from Seattle for the holiday visit.
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Markie
Wallace
Seattle
Markle
Horticultural Society Plans January Hamilton Meeting
The Montana Horticultural society announces its sixth annual Hamilton gathering January 26 to 28 with speakers from the State College and Bozeman experiment station. Topics include insect pests and fruit tree diseases as well as legislative matters while the legislature is in session. The society, organized February 1893, has held annual meetings in Hamilton since, and this event will feature vital fruit culture discussions.
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Hamilton
Montana Horticultural Society
State College
Montania Exper
Bozeman
Horticultural Society
Hamilton and Stevensville Sportsmen Clubs Lead State
Dec 28 Hamilton and Stevensville Sportsmen's associations rank among the foremost of 94 similar groups in the state. M S Carpenter secretary of the Montana Sportsmen's Association says Hamilton club has 167 members affiliated with the state body. Stevensville also has a large active club doing good work. Carpenter recently visited valley clubs.
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Hamilton
Stevensville
Spartamen's
M. S. Carpenter
Montana Sportsmen'’s Association
State Sportsmen's Association
Holiday Visitors Reach From Spokane And Helena
Hamilton residents greet guests for the holidays as Ansley Peirce and his wife from Spokane visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Peirce and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Miss Maurine Johnson, now Mrs. O Hara, is remembered. Miss Geraldine O Hara, teaching in Dickinson, and Miss Fern Fanselow, Lincoln School teacher, visit Missoula. George H. Boldt travels from Helena to spend Christmas with relatives.
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Hamilton
Ansley Peirce
Spokane
W. H. Peirce
W. Johnson
R. A. O'Hara
Fern Fanselow
Lincoln School
Missoula
George H. Boldt
Helena
Dungan and others visit relatives in local area
CORVALLIS December 28 Mr and Mrs James Dungan with their daughter and grandson visited Mrs M M Humble and kin after eighteen years away from the Bitter Root. Frank Humble spent Christmas with grandmother Mrs Kentner then returned to Portland. Virginia Tallent and daughter Connie visited from Darby with mother Mrs Thomp kin. Mary Cabot a State university student and Marjorie Billings from Missoula joined Annie Adams for a early week visit. Frank Moore and Phyllis returned to the valley after weeks away in Missouri and Bozeman. Oscar McVay came from Hall to see daughters Kathryn and Margaret. Helen Swanson a state normal college student holidaying at home on Mountain View. Earl McVay and kin shared Christmas with J O Allen at Grantsdale. Dan Hoblitt from Missoula spent Christmas at home. J K Bryson and family dined with a brother in Hamilton for Christmas.
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Corvallis
James Dungan
Sun River Country
Virginia Tallent
Connie
Darby
Tallent
Thompkins
Mary Cabot
The
State University
Marjorie Billings
Missoula
Annie Adams
Frank Moore
Phyllis
J. K. Bryson
Mr. Bryson
Hamilton
Statue selection difficulty at St John the Divine cathedral
In New York on December 28 the Episcopal cathedral of St John the Divine struggles to pick statues. Rev. G Howard C Robbins, the dean, notes a submitted list including Catherine de Medici and Mary Becker Eddy, and doubts either will be placed.
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Associated Press
New York
Episcopal Cathedral
St. John the Divine
G. Howard C. Robbins
Catherine de Medici
Mary Beker G. Eddy
Liquor cases heard rapidly in federal court at Butte
Judge Bourquin held a whirlwind session in which 38 liquor cases were processed, with many defendants pleading guilty or being sentenced. The judge criticized liquor manufacturers as more culpable than sellers and ordered multiple jail terms and fines. Remaining defendants await trial as 51 informations were filed, with 41 arrested and 10 at large on bond.
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Bourquin
Butte
Bourdguin
Ka Vaddin
Harry Stone
Paddin
Charities
Humber
Albert Rentz
Aaid
Tourquin
Rentz
Gio Phinell
J. D. Save
T. A. Fant
Rankin
Local residents visit friends and return home
George McDonald returns from a week in Butte. Irene Hauck leaves for Butte to visit friends. Fred Woodhall and Mrs. Woodhall go home to Butte after Christmas at the Mullen home. Judge Cummings spends a few days in Philipsburg visiting friends and handling business. Rivard, Morris James, Ss. L. Odom, and George R. Shepard are in the city on business or visiting from Butte, Helena, Drumond, and Missoula.
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Philipsburg
George McDonald
Sping
Butte
Irene Hauck
Fred Woodhall
Mullen
Judge H. T. Cummings
James Rivard
Butte To Host United Stewardship Council Weekend
A committee announced a January 6 and 7 United Stewardship council program in Butte featuring New York speakers. Events open at First Baptist Church with Rev. Lester H Bent and an illustrated lecture by Dr. Henry Meyers, plus a pageant by local churches. Public meetings, luncheons, and denominational conferences follow across venues including the Y M C A and First Baptist Church with Dr. Latshaw conducting the closing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stewardship Council
Butte
New York
Northwest
Pacific Coast
First Baptist Church
Lester H. Bent
Henry 8. Meyers
First Baptist
Mountain View Methodist
Roy KE. Reece
David McConaughy
Walter Jordan
McConausghy
Luther Lovejoy
Christian Endeavor Societies
Epworth League
Latshaw
Lavalle Estate Sells Mining Claims and Farm Land
John B. Corette purchases mining claims and 1069.31 acres of farm land from the Lavelle estate for 25002.10 to satisfy a 34769.20 judgment held by Minnie Orler. The administrator sold the estate's equity of redemption for 1842.32, surrendering the right to rebuy the property. Geoffrey Lavelle died June 1, 1916. claims against the estate totaled 50429.57. admin changes from Helen L. Nelson Cambre to Julietta Morrow.
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John B. Corette
Geoffrey Lavelle
Lavelle
Minnie Orier
New York
Butte
Helen L. Nelson Cambre
Minnie Orler
Julietta Morrow
Corette
Blackstone
Sun Dorg
Sarefield
Olive Branch
Motorists Evade Tax on Machines in Butte Auction
Delinquent personal property taxes show automobiles lead in unpaid dues in Butte. On January 20 at the courthouse corridor, County Treasurer James J. Brett plans a sale of delinquent items including cars, rings, and homes if bidders fail. Tax on autos is 20 percent of true value with a $5.34 per $100 levy plus a 10 percent penalty to buy back.
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Butte
James J. Brett
Brett
Neighborhood House Hosts Christmas Program in Butte
East side children enjoyed a Christmas program and tree at Neighborhood House with Rev. C. P. Lewis presiding. The event featured carols by the Sunday school and audience, a play titled Frank Incense, solos by Robert Logan, and gifts exchanged as a social hour followed.
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Butte
Rev. C. P. Lewis
Lowell Avenue
Shepherds Watch
Robert Logan
Police Court Proceedings in Butte After Holidays
In Butte police court Judge Shea noted light business after the holidays. Ray Forrest forfeited a $25 bond on vagrancy charges. Alex Hoffman received 30 days on vagrancy. Bob Caron forfeited a $25 bond on disturbance. James Sullivan to be tried this afternoon for malicious mischief.
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Butte
Shea
Ray Forrest
Alex Hoffman
Bob Caron
James Sullivan
Dismissal of Liquor Case Charges for Fourteen Defendants
District court Judge J J Lynch dismissed liquor charges against ten defendants yesterday as state prohibition law lapsed. Other cases saw insufficient evidence to convict, and one defendant Jack Drew had died. Dismissals included Albert Lemelin Taile Harrington Jack Crowley Jid Unprice Tom Sloan Jimmie Bowls and charges against Felix Burns for auto use without owner’s consent. Deputy County Attorney A Tee Bertoglig led the motion.
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J. J. Lynch
Tim Downey
Jack Drew
Albert Lemelin
Taile Harrington
Jack Crowley
Jid
Vega Given Seven to Fifteen Years in Pen
Francisco Vega was sentenced by Judge J. J. Lynch to seven to fifteen years in the state penitentiary for robbery. He was convicted last week for entering and robbing the Lynn Grocery Store on Platinum Street. The robbery charge against John Reeves, alleged accomplice, will be dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Vega
State Penitentiary
J. J. Lynch
Vega
Thelynn Grocery
Platinum Street
John Reeves
Reeves
Anaconda High Hoop Squad Prep for Season Opener
Anaconda's high school basketball team, under Coach Pat Sugrue, is shaping up for the season opener on January 7 in Deer Lodge against Powell County High. Evening practices at Daly Gym run 7 o'clock, with 25 candidates vying for starting spots after strong showings in the recent interclass tournament. selection will await the opening game.
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Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Powell County High
Daly Gymnasium
Pat Sugruc
Sugrue
Prac
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Association
Roemer
High Court
Carl Hartwig
Dillon News Notes
Man
Justice of Silver Bow
Deer Lodge Bureau
John Markle
Sportsmen
Hamilton News Notes
Court Mill
Mike Shaughnessy
Drew Os
TD. F. Jenkins
Shaughnessy
Jenkins William Snyder
Ralph Weir
Ike Cohn
When & Ricendes
Rieendes
Ricardo Vegal
Vegal
George Papp
Bond
Elmer Landmark
L. G. Smith
Sam Murrish
John Lorenz
George MccArdle
John Realpedia
Dave Batey
Alias Curley Beadle
Carmel Dira
Theodore Stefano
Andy Wombardi
Pete Galluci
Jerry Rhule
Mary Rhule
Dixie Walsh
W. Murphy
John Gatta
Simon Zanon
Frank Kelly
Tom Cogger
J. Murphy
Ike Cohen
James Grant
Percy Harris
Ben Christopherson
Albert Logan
George Riley
Ed McConkey
Jack Pougherty
Neil McHugh
James McHugh
Atlas James Bennett
John Liebe
James Mann
John Cranny
John Lieve
Mike Supica
Dan Tribovitch
I. J. Miller
Dick Gilbertson
Walter Anderson
Hugo Lassi
T. V P. Cates
Mike Milosvich
Carl Johnson
John Jenks
John Jahnke
Robert Devine
John Kennedy
Dan Stewart
Paddy Brown
Ed Lappim
Ed Harrington
Johnn Powers
Victor Swanson
Louis Cronos
Marie Beakey
Alias Malving Beakey
Blaine Beakey
Percy McClain
Helen Miller
John Kelly
Jim McNulty
J. W. Hughes
Dan V. Meehan
Jack White
Charles Wolfe
Henry Robinson
Dennis Barnes
Pete Medline
John Stinozgza
Attilio Scataglione
William O'Malley
Bernice Clark
Philipsburg News
Butte News
Neighborhood House
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