Long Career of Judge Hunt spans Montana to Puerto Rico
The obituary chronicles Judge Hunt as a pioneer Montana lawyer who arrived in 1880 and practiced in Fort Benton with Horace R. Buck. He held roles from territory district attorney to Porto Rico secretary and governor, later serving as U S district judge for Montana and associate justice of the U S circuit court of appeals.
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Montana
United States Circuit Art of Customs and Appeals
Porto Rico
Judge Hunt
Fort Benton
Horace R. Buck
Montana Territory
Territorial Bar Association
Association
VU. S.S. Customs
Helena
Congress
J. K. Toole
First Judicial District
State Supreme Court
Island
U.S
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Guatemala honors Lindbergh with Grand Medal of Merit
Guatemala bestows the Grand Medal of Merit on Colonel Lindbergh at a banquet. President Chacon lauds his flight as a triumph advancing humanity and U S pride. Lindbergh heads to Belize then San Salvador on the second lap of his Central American tour. Silk cocoons produced in Spain last year weighed 2,500,000 pounds.
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Linbergh
The
Republic
Chacon
Lindbergh
United States of America
Guatemala
Belize
British Honduras
San Salvador
Guatemala City
Spain
Creomulsion Emulsified Creosote for Persistent Coughs
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat trouble. It claims creosote calms inflamed membranes inhibits germ growth and that the drug is absorbed to reach the trouble and boost healing. Money back if relief is not achieved with proper use.
Divorced Pair Remain In Same Home For Children's Sake
Levi Cyr and his wife, now divorced, continue to share their Havre Montana residence. They preserve separate lives while their children mingle with both parents, a settlement arranged to aid the kids. The plan was described as voluntary to keep family ties intact.
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Associated Press
Havre
Mont
Levi Cyr
Tacoma Man Will Succeed Rummel
D. E. Rossiter, veteran Milwaukee railway employee, named to general superintendent post. C. D. Buford promoted to general manager lines west. Max Hobst to arrive from Seattle to set up reception and announce upcoming transfers. Gillick notes new manager will be popular and well known.
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Rummel
C. D. Buford
Lines West
C. D. Bradshaw
Max Hobst
Seattle
Butte
Hobst
Rossiter
James T. Gillick
D. Buford
Mr. Gillick
D. E. Rossiter
The
Milwaukee
Calves Drowned as Wyoming Dam Overflows
In Pinedale Wyoming on December 29 a New Fork dam overflowed flooding the valley. About 200 calves and a large flock of sheep perished with the Alexander family marooned in their ranch house. Rescue efforts were hampered by cold and rising waters while authorities assessed damage.
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Associated Press
Pinedale
Wryo
New Fork Dam
Wyoming
Charles Alexander
Alexander
Kiwanis Club Concludes 1928 Conference in Butte
The 1928 Kiwanis district meeting in Butte named C Dietrich of Billings as district governor with W E Pierce of Butte Russell G Abbott of Helena and W G Rief of Bozeman as lieutenant governors. M E Hawkins of Billings was installed district secretary treasurer. Dr H A Tash Butte president elect gave the welcome address as delegates praised hospitality and adopted resolutions. A banquet at Gamers featured Ray Bowden district songleader organizing singing groups followed by a theater party hosted by the Butte club.
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C. Dietrich
Billings
W. E. Pierce
Butte
Russell G. Abbott
Helena
W. G. Rief
Bozeman
M. E. Hawkins
H. A. Tash
Butte Club
Gamer's
Ray Bowden
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh at St Louis after Mexico City trip
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh arrived at Lambert-St. Louis field at 2 35 p m on December 29 returning to Detroit from Mexico City where she spent Christmas with her son Col Charles A Lindbergh. Overnight stay planned to Chicago was canceled due to adverse weather along the route.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Evangeline Lindbergh
Detroit
Mexico City
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Chicago
Boulder Social Notes Inbound Visitors And Local Movements
Local residents and guests are listed with travel and visits from Helena Butte Spokane Missoula Bozeman and Malta. Attendees include H A Johnson Marion Smith Ada Thibideau and Miss Ann Murphy among others. A Finn schoolhouse dance and Epworth League pageant capped a busy weekend.
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Boulder
H. A. Johnson
Helena
Marion Smith
Joliet
Jeanette
Esther Sumner
Spokane
E. R. Sumner
Jim Flaherty
Butte
Edna Robinson
Malta
Charles Brown and
Bill
Ada Thibideau
Missoula
Grover Taylor
Taylor
John Steel
Jack Smith
Sarah Smith
Buddy Bechem
Clyde Darbey
Joe
Shelby
Darbey
Joe Fischer
Donald Smith
Francis Wickham
Charles Perry
Lloyd Smith
Mr. Smith
R. F. Smith
Ann Murphy
Rawlins
Wyo
Miss Murphy
Kate Murphy
Ben Hundley
K. B Smith
Finn
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Three Forks News Socials Note Holiday Visits and Travels
A roundup of local visits and travel notes from Three Forks and nearby towns. Residents such as T. P. Reynolds Butte and Miss Claudi Peterson Misella are cited with holiday plans, while Harold Young Lewiston and others plan time with family. Nationalists of China have legalized opium traffic and expect revenue of seven to ten million dollars in the next three years.
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China
Decrease in December Marriage Licenses in Powell County
In Powell County Deer Lodge the district court clerk reports no marriage licenses issued in December 1927, last license dated November 9. From February 4 to November 9 a total of 58 licenses were issued, with December and January typically busy months, while prior five year totals ranged from 54 to 66.
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Deer Lodge
District Court
Powell County
Kelley
Dan Cupid
Ice Harvest At Deer Lodge Nets Thick Finest Quality
Henry Evans and Sons finished their ice harvest from a pond in the eastern city limits. The ice measures about 16 inches thick and is described as the finest locally cut in years. Both large houses are filled, with surplus to supply several farmers, and the crop is heavier and better than last winter's harvest.
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Deer Lodge
Henry Evans and Sons
Assault charge filed against Thomas Evans in Deer Lodge
Deer Lodge December 29. Thomas Evans arrested in Missoula for assaulting J. G. Hodge of Garrison. Brought to Deer Lodge by Undersheriff Boedecker and jailed. The incident happened at the Big Bend ranch. Arraignment expected tomorrow in justice court.
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Deer Lodge
J. G. Hodge
Garrison
Thomas Evans
Missoula
Boedecker
Big Bend Ranch
Erans
Justice Court
Bus Concern Election Names Butte Deer Lodge Leaders
The first annual meeting of Butte Deer Lodge Transportation stockholders elected William E. Keeley as president Joseph L. Coleman as vice president Ole Dahl as manager and Miss Elizabeth Knopf as secretary treasurer. The firm formed last summer and runs a passenger stage between Butte and Deer Lodge.
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Deer Lodge
Butte
Powell County Reports Unusual Snowfall
Deer Lodge Montana December 29. The heaviest mantle of snow in years covers Powell county. An initial fall of six to eight inches grew with nightly deposits. The snow benefits winter wheat and irrigation water, while main highways stay passable though many side roads are blocked by deep drifts.
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Deer Lodge
Oldtimers
Powell County
Mrs Hannah A Platt Dies In Oregon
Mrs Hannah A Platt 84 died in Corvallis Oregon last week after years on a dairy farm near Hamilton and a move to Oregon with a son. She leaves two sons P T Platt and A V Platt of Corvallis. Born May 2 1843 in Beloit Ohio she wed Hiram Platt in 1865. Officiants were installed at Toni lodge No 38 A F and A M and a Rainbow pageant was held at the Masonic temple with gifts given to Mrs H C Jones.
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H. A. Platt
Hamilton
Hannah A. Platt
Corvallis
Ore
Beloit
Ohio
Hiram Platt
P. T. Platt
A. V. Platt
Masonic Temple
Order of Rainbow
H. C. Jones
Masonic Fraternity
Supreme court approves Fort Shaw irrigation district purchase
In Helena Montana on December 29 the state supreme court approved the purchase of the Fort Shaw irrigation district in Cascade county by a majority of its land owners. The decree of the Cascade county district court was modified and affirmed.
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Associated Press
Helena, Mont
Fort Shaw
Cascade County
State Supreme Court
District Court
Beaverhead County Marriage Licenses Decline in 1927
Beaverhead County issued 80 marriage licenses in 1927 down from 97 the prior year. Dillon accounted for 19 licenses, many couples coming from Idaho, Butte, or county towns. May led with 12 licenses, youngest bride 17, oldest 57, and several couples had prior marriages. Also notes two holiday dances by local fire department and American Legion, plus various Dillon news items.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
Fred Rife
Idaho
Butte
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Beaverhead
The
American Legion
Fire Department
Legionnaires
City Hall
Hamilton News Notes Includes Returns and Visitors
Dr. Bert C Lee returned from Wheatland Wyoming after Christmas visits with his sister and daughter Hazel. Miss Jack Crutchfield of the State university stenographic department at Missoula returned to duties after Christmas at home in Hamilton. Fred Shawver of Darby was a visitor in Hamilton Tuesday.
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Frank Landon
G. W. Bowman
Idaho Falls
Wayne Roberts
Frank Hunsaker
Edwin Pegram
Bozeman
Montana State College
Helen Jackson
Missoula
Sacred Heart Academy
Roy Jackson
Warren Stone
Butte
Elmer Sage
Anaconda
Dillon
Betsy Haines
Ed Park
J. E. Doyle
Centennial Valley
Mary Judge
Hamilton
Bert C Lee
Wheatland
Wyo
Hazel
Jack Crutchfield
Stenographic Department
the State University At
Montana Supreme Court rejects common law wife claim in Hill County lands
The Montana Supreme Court reverses the Hill County district court and quiets title for Shepherd & Pierson Co. of Havre to lands once part of the Simon Peppin estate. Elizabeth Peppin’s adopted daughter and Rose Baker’s heirship were involved as claimants.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Montana Supreme Court
District Court
Hill County
Shepherd & Pierson Company
Havre
Simon Peppin
Elizabeth
Peppin
Rose Baker
Detour Advised For Ice Covered Butte Anaconda Road
County commissioners announced a short detour to bypass a bad ice and water patch on the Butte Anaconda highway four and a half miles east of the city. Motorists should exit near the spot, follow Country Club road northeast for a quarter mile, then turn southeast on the old county road to rejoin the highway at the Hollywood Inn. The pool formed by Milk creek overflow delayed ice breaking work. Cold weather hindered crew efforts.
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Butte-Anaconda
Hollywood Inn
Cold snap halts brickwork at Central high school
After a day of sun and warm spells, temperatures plunged from 22 above to six below by night. The sharp cold halted bricklaying on the Central high school project before 5 pm and left skaters, sledders, and residents seeking warmth as the thermometer dropped below zero.
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Mercury
Central High School
Woodmen Give Children Annual Christmas Party
The Smelter City camp No. 825 of the Woodmen of the World held its annual Christmas party for members' children at Carpenters' hall on East Commercial avenue. Santa distributed gifts after an entertaining program featuring songs, readings, and musical numbers by local youths and performers.
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Woodmen of the World
Carpenters’ Hall
East Commercial Avenue
Santa Claus
Reading
Lillian Keppler
Herbert
Arthur Ferkin
George Milkwick
William E. McCallum
Ruth Franzen
Harold Powdrill
Derrick Price
Cedora Sliptovich
Thelma Adams
Ellenor Sliptovich
James Arthur McNay
Kathleen McNay
Old-Timers Curl Contest Scores Tight City Match
Old-time curlers from the city held a friendly rink contest last night. Bryson Bardon Meyers Whyte and Kelly led for the five while McKay Alexander Martin McMullen and Munn guided the opposing five to a 10 to 5 result.
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Bryson
Bardon
Meyers
Whyte
Kelly
McKay
Alexander
Martin
McMullen
Munn
Sheriff Sale of Day Property in Virginia City
Property of L. M. Day Leona Day and the Federal and Bank of Spokane will be sold at a sheriff sale on January 21 at the county courthouse to satisfy a judgment of 15 600 07 dollars granted to J B Goose as executor of the last will and testament of J P Stagg by Judge L H Bennett of Virginia City for mortgage foreclosure.
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L. M. Day
Leona Day
Federal and Bank of
Spokane
J. B. Goose
J. P. Stagg
L. H. Bennett
Virginia City
New Year's Dance Plans Near Completion at Country Club
The committee announced the annual New Year's dinner dance is nearly ready. Reservations are closed after reaching the maximum 125 guests.
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Country Club
Owsley Greene Wedding Held by Justice Fitzgerald
Miss Mary Owsley daughter of William Owsley and W J Greene married yesterday to Fred Greene's son in a ceremony conducted by Justice Frank Fitzgerald. Albert Hammer and Miss Ann Owsley served as attendants.
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Mary Owsley
William Owsley
W. J. Greene
Fred Greene
Frank Fitzgerald
Albert Hammer
Ann Owsley
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Circuit Court
Hunt
Washington
Tacoma
Wyoming Dam
Kiwanians
Mrs. Lindbergh
Boulder News
Three Forks
T. P. Reynolds
Ralph Kimberling
Fred Jurries
Gladys
William Tribble
Nigger Hollow
Wilma van Horsen
Claudi Peterson
Misella
T. A. Wheeler
June Burke
Mildred Gilchrist
Margaret Breslin
Verna Wales
Avon
Harold Young
Lewiston
Mary
Josephine Funk
Sheridan
Tad Gillingham
City
Mt. St. Charles
McIntyre
Livingston
McIintyre
H. P. Breneman
Lillian Breneman
J. C. Langman
Jessalyn
E. A. Peterson
Aleck
Howard
Emmet Lane
Homer Faust
Dr. Young
Bureau
IGE
Henry Evans
T. Evans
BUS Concern
Bitter Root News
Toni Lodge
A. F
A. M
Roy de Vore
E. E. Stockman Jr
W. L. Gray
Lloyd Reimel
C. E. Anson
C. W. Ellingwood
Howlett Fullerton
Rev. L. Baines Williams
Walter de Zell
EF. Yarbrough
Paul Erickson
Fred Bernatz
Tyler
Dillon Bureau
West Derby Board of Guardians
Liverpool
Bombay
India
R. B. Abbott
East Park
Wellcome-Jennings CO
Lide
Mercury Beach
Woodmen
Owsley—Greene
Standard Publishing Co
P. J. Finnegan Co. Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Oak Phone
C.A. Tuttle CO
Fpunbaal
B. T. Asbury
Room
Daly Bank Bldg
United States Mail
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
Hogg Transfer Company
Ries
Malden
Mass
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