Butte Welcomes New Year With Prosperity And Unity
In Butte the new year begins with lively industry and rising ore output. Unions now span many trades, wages are satisfactory, and no strikes loom. Teachers resume Monday after a Christmas recess as schools anticipate a strong first semester. Some worry about Chicago theater tragedy relatives, but the city looks forward with good cheer. Watchnight services mark the night.
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Butte
Bootblack and Porters
Chicago
Mayer’s New Year Sale Slashes Stock Prices
Mayer offers deep discounts with at least one fourth off all stock, some items a third off, and all five clocks half price. The retailer at 65 West Park next to the post office promotes the sale as a New Year event.
Short Line Announces Butte Portland Ticket Sale
The Short Line will sell tickets from Butte to Portland Oregon and return for 30 dollars and 30 cents with a final return limit of January 31. Scenic Columbia River area promoted. Reserve berths now at the city ticket office 105 North Main Street Butte Montana. H O Wilson General Agent.
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Butte
Portland
Ore
Columbia River
North Main Street
Mont
H. O. Wilson
New Year Tea Postponed by Walkerville Circle Members
Members of Walkerville Circle Women of Woodcraft announce the New Year tea is postponed to Wednesday Jan 6 by order of guardian neighbor Mrs G H Martius with W H Swert as clerk.
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Guardian
G. H. Martius
W. H. Swert
S. W. Billings Obtains Permit for New Store Front
S W Billings yesterday secured a permit for a new store front at his residence located at the corner of Second street and Delaware avenue. The project cost is estimated at about $300.
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S. W. Billings
Second Street
Delaware Avenue
County Commissioners Approve Roads and Courthouse Foundation
Fort Benton December 31 Special Dispatch reports an adjourned county commissioners meeting with approvals for new and altered county roads. The treasurer's report shows a balance of 291383 dollars and 21 cents as of November 1. A new courthouse foundation will be laid and bids for rock furnishing will be opened on February 1, 1964, at a special session.
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Fort Benton
Funeral for Fred Bowen in Livingston after accidental shooting
Livingston records the funeral of Fred Bowen set for tomorrow at his father-in-law Mr Spillman's home on Geyser street. Bowen, a Modern Woodmen member in Kansas, died from an accidental self inflicted gunshot near Sedan last Tuesday.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Fred Bowen
Sedan
Spillman
Geyser Street
Livingston Lodge of Modern Woodmen
Bowen
Kansas
Bridge Plan Across Stillwater River At Nye Joint County Project
Dec 31 reports from Red Lodge detail a special Stillwater County meeting where commissioners approved a joint bridge project with Sweetwater County at Nye. Both counties will share construction costs equally, each building the approach on its side. total cost estimated around 31,000 dollars.
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Red Lodge
Board of County Commissioners
Stillwaater River
Nye
Cachon
Sweetwater
Must Behaves Husband Enjoined From Molesting Wife In Divorce Case
Court enjoins John A. Ross from molesting or interfering with his wife Sadie Ross as she pursues divorce in district court. She alleges threats to kill. Judge Clancy to hear cause why injunction should not be made permanent. Also details alimony request by Grace A. Cochrane in divorce suit against George D. Cochrane. Other cases include venue changes, alibi affidavit, and service by publication orders. Orton Bros. piano organ ad at 219 N Main St, Butte.
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John A. Ross
Sadie Ross
Clancy
Grace A. Cochrane
George D. Cochrane
Joe Rodgers
Leonard McComb
Anaconda
Rodgers
Butte
Litigant Accuses Jurors of Threats in Silver Bow Case
The well known Hebrew litigant in Silver Bow county claims jurors threatened to harm him during a district court trial that ended with a verdict against him. He demanded an arrest alleging a juror swore to “do the right thing” and stirred fear with a drawn analogy. The assistant county attorney doubted sufficient evidence for arrest.
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Silver Bow County
Pianos and more at Orton Bros sale in Butte Montana
Orton Bros at 219 N Main Street Butte offers a nearing end of store move sale with new and second hand pianos and organs at deep discounts. Haliet Davis Knabe Kimball Weber Melville Clark Strohber grands uprights and small goods priced substantially below retail with flexible down and monthly terms. Also mandolins guitars violins and other items at reduced prices. Sale ends this week.
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Haliet & Davis
Knabe
Kimball
Melville Clark
Strohber
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Mont
Won By A Helmville Man William T Cotter Marries Miss Annie Meade
William T Cotter a Helmville merchant and postmaster and Miss Annie Meade a popular public school teacher were married last evening at St Marys church with Father English officiating. They will honeymoon two weeks then reside in Helmville. Also noted, Sidney B Hodge died aged 1 year 2 months, funeral at 2 pm today from 105 Williams Street North Walkerville.
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William T. Cotter
Helmville
Nevada Valley
Annie Meade
St. Mary’s Church
Father English
Cotter
Sidney B
J. B. Hodge
Williams Street
North
Walkerville
Two Men Freed After Pardon By Governor Toole
Helena reports two inmates released from the state prison after pardons approved by the state board. William McGill, from Silver Bow county, saw four year sentences for attacking his wife and mother-in-law total eight years served four. Charles Beck of Deer Lodge county, convicted of an unnatural crime, had a 15 year sentence and served five.
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The
Standard
Helena
William McGill
Charles Beck
Toole
State Board of Pardons
McGill
Silver Bow County
Beck
Deer Lodge County
Barton Sues for Divorce and Alimony
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Dec 31 Bridget Barton sues husband for divorce, alleges desertion since their Kalispell marriage on June 3, 1895, seeks $20 monthly alimony and a restraint preventing sale of joint property. Funeral of John Garrett to leave Sherman & Reed’s parlors Friday at 2 pm for St Patrick’s. Marcus Murphy, 35, died yesterday. remains at Sherman & Reed’s parlors. John Garrett, 52, died yesterday. remains at Sherman & Reed’s parlors.
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Helena
Bridget Barton
Kalispell
John Garrett
Sherman & Reed
St. Patrick’s Church
Marcus Murphy
General Miles Talks of War in Far East
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles says a Russia Japan war could involve all of Europe and that battles of considerable magnitude are likely on land. He notes familiarity with both nations and declines to state which side is stronger.
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General Miles
Far East
St. Louis
Nelson A. Miles
Russia
Japan
Europe
Miles
Lost River at Broadway in Butte Tonight
Joseph Arthur's rural scenic play Lost River will be presented at the Broadway theater in Butte tonight and tomorrow. The piece centers on quaint rural characters with tender scenes and thrilling moments, and has puzzled critics in New York for its classification as a scenic melodrama.
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Lost River
Joseph Arthur
Butte
New York
May Sue State Board of Land Commissioners
Great Falls December 31. City officials plan suit if the state board does not accept and pay for the $141,000 bond issue bought from the city in July. City Attorney Sam Stephenson sent a formal demand for acceptance and payment and to enjoin use of treasury funds if needed. The land board clerk promised to raise the matter with the governor and attorney general upon their return.
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Standard
Great Falls
State Board of Land Commissioners
Sam Stephenson
State Board
Stephenson
the Land Board
Insurance dispute over Erickson policy in Helena
A district court jury in Helena examined a case where John W. Collins, executor of August Erickson, sues Metropolitan Life Insurance for $1,000 on a policy. The insurer contends Erickson misrepresented his occupation as a restaurant keeper and writer to deny liability, asserting nonpayment of quarterly premiums after 1902.
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Standard
Helena
Department I
District Court
John W. Collins
August Erickson
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Erickson
New Year Celebrate Quietly In Helena Clubs And Lodges
Special Dispatch from Helena notes residents welcomed the new year with private parties and church watch meetings. Montana club hosted a smoker with neat invitations while Elks and Masons lodge rooms remained open for members to gather and wish the old year goodbye and the new year welcome.
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Standard
Helena
Montana Club
the Elks
Masons
McDowell Gets Thirty Days in Helena Jail
Helena December 31 Justice Tibbetts sentenced Ralph McDowell after a guilty plea for breaking into the Helena hotel sample room and stealing goods from Benn Green hood company He was jailed for eighty days after recent release from the county jail where he served six months for robbing the mails at Great Falls
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The
Standard
Helena
Tibbetts
Ralph McDowell
Benn Greenhood Company
McDowell
Great Falls
Carey Jeffries Nuptials Tied Highland Belt Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Robert J Carey returned to Great Falls after their belt ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs John Jeffries Belt last evening Rev Sharpe of Sand Coulee officiated The couple will reside on Fifth Avenue South in this city The couple are well known residents of Great Falls
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Robert J. Carey
Belt
Fifth Avenue South
Carey
John Jeffries
Mr. Sharpe
Sand Coulee
All the Leading Cigar Brands Featured by Christie and Leys
Christie and Leys showcases the leading cigar brands in a concise list. The feature highlights top names, varieties, and market presence, signaling a curated selection for discerning buyers.
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Christie & Leys
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E. L. Chapman
Charles S. Warren
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Nations OF Europe
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Mrs. McCarroll
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Pal Oo
F. Aug. Heinze
A. B. Clements
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
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John R. Toole
Co. C. Swinborne
R. A. Kunkel
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T. . Prest
Fayette Harrington
Silver Bow National Bank
Butte City
Charles R. Leonard
F. Hb Heinze
S. Marchesseau
A. Bampforth
R. A. Louis
C. W. Newton
T. H. John MacGinniss
First National Bank of Butte
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbot
E. B. Weirick
J. Dutton
Osborn
America
Wagner
W. J. Henderson
Beireath
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Agnes Surbridge
Fountain of Youth
My ‘Doison
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Cook Medical CO
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Paris
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