Bozeman Doctor Reports On War Front Conditions
Dr Clark Smith formerly of Bridger and Kalispell returned to Bozeman from a six month stay in France with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He describes wounded care near Ypres, German and Allied attitudes toward the US, and forecasts two more years of conflict. He notes American medical staff treated about 23,000 wounded in a hospital near the front. The New Zealanders Australians and Canadians are praised as effective troops. Justin M. Smith of Bozeman is his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boseman
Clark Smith
Bridger and
Kalispell
Bozeman Yesteray
France
Royal Army Medical Corps of
England
Ypres
Belgium
Smith
Waht
Dr. Smith
Balkans
United States
James M. Neff
Spokane
Farbout
London
J.N. van Zandt
Bozeman
Deer Lodge New Year Socials and Local Business Notes
Deer Lodge highlights include New Year celebrations at Milwaukee hall and open houses hosted by the Commercial club and Assembly club. Visitors talk of business across Idaho Falls Butte Spokane and Anaconda while Milwaukee electric division staff, forest rangers, and various Wrkrs attend to duties and travel.
Frozen waterpipe caused kitchen explosion in early diary entry
A fire started after sor Johnson missed the frozen waterback and pipes, leading to an explosion that wrecked the stove and showered fragments through the kitchen. Family members were outside at the time, avoiding injuries. Other notes mention New Year festivities, dances, travel, and local weather fluctuations in Hamilton and surrounding valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sor Johnson
Wrecki
Tre ‘Frank A. Wight
Carrier Ranch
Sheep Creek
Davis Ranch
John G. Hall
Helena
E.R. Brisbine R. PB. Curtis
Hutte
Leslie Robertson
Harlowton
Jaco Schat
Ringling
George O 'Thompson
Butte
J .Thompson
Mra
Will Smythe
Bay View
Dev. Zi
Florance Colting
White Sulphur News social notices and incidents
White Sulphur Springs items report Robert Acker of Louisville left for Chicago after visiting his mother, accompanied by Miss Anabel Acker. Various locals, including Miss Florence Wight, Miss Mary Sullivan, and George Van Fleet, are noted visiting relatives. Diamond City lodge hosted an installation and banquet with a New Year dance at Odd Fellows hall. A peculiar accident occurred at the Presbyterian manse after a very cold night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
Robert Acker
Louisville
California
Chicago
Ringling
Anabel Acker
Mary Sullivan
Butt
Florence Wight
Boxeman
George van Fleet
Helena
Emale
Aberdeen
R. G. Day
Missoula
J. E._ Everett
George Car
Butte
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Belgrade News highlights and social notes of Jan 2
Belgrade residents receive visits from relatives and friends across Montana. Notable items include Mrs. M. M. Miller returning from a visit, families traveling to Three Forks and Knoxville for illness and visits, and a surprise watch party for Levi McCullough. Also reported are a long illness of Mrs. Wisner, a Woman's Club meeting, New Year guests from Bozeman, school reopenings, and an accidental gun shooting injuring Edward Holdiman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
M. M. Miller
Helen
Fred M. Byrne
Three Forks
F. P. Byrne
George Taylor
Butte
H. M. Chipman
Lillian Thurston
Missouri Slope
Bozeman
George Heck
M. L. Hart
Vincent Conrow
Louis Lang
Nell Coughlin
West Gallatin
Mae Byran
Big Timber
Margaret Buckley
Levi McCullough
Valley View
Montgomery Wisner
Gallatin
Wisner
Woman's Club
Commercial Club
Conrad Wipf
Helen D. Gerth
A. J. Jacobson
J. E. Moore
D. M. Martin
Burton Thompson
Scott White
Margie Lambert
Herman Thompson
Frank Johnson
Edward Holdiman
Evans Held On Third-Degree Assault Charge
Roundup January 2 shows Kinky Evans bound over for preliminary trial on a third-degree assault charge for a shooting at a goon club in Gibbtown near Klein last Saturday night. With $5,000 bail default he was jailed. McAllister refuses to prosecute and Sheriff Fisco swore the complaint. Evans pleaded not guilty at arraignment and hired Colonel Crull for his defense. Both men say the shooting was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinky Evans
Joseph McAllister
Gibbtown
Klein
McAllister
Fisco
Evans
Colonel Crull
Musselshell Citizens to Hold a Mass Meeting
Roundup January 2 reports a mass meeting called for January 18 to form an organization addressing economic government issues. Signers include Alex Woolfolk and Dan W Slayton, charging local officials with incompetency or graft, while noting officials act under state law. The movement urges citizens to unite and limit public affairs engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Woolfolk
Dan W. Slayton
Musselshell County
Callet Ie
Roundup Seeks City Carrier Service
Roundup Post Office explores city delivery after Postmaster Wofford inquiry. An inspector will visit to assess conditions as mail volume surges. Christmas receipts shatter prior records and push monthly totals beyond former highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wofford
Inspection Department
Palace Hotel to Add Wing and Build New Block in Roundup
Roundup reports a 39.0 percent expansion of the Palace hotel with a spring addition and construction of a 59 by 120 foot two story business block at Main Street and Second Avenue. The Palace will house the region’s largest hotel room count, nearly filling an entire block as demand for business structures and housing rises and residences are fully rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Main Street
Second Avenue
Montana
Garrison News notices visitors and local moves
Garrison residents Fred Russet and Temndven of Pioneer visit with leads in Philipsburg. Sau two weeks in Toca depot, awaiting appointment of a guardian agent A Bota and RB. Stevens spent Friday in Missoula on business. Foreman Ross confined at home for week due to party attack, resumes duties. Stevenowsn and daughter visited Missoula. E E Reynolds confined to Ne'thome. Night Clerk Pense working. Dixon area appoints agent at Gold Creek. RB Stevens family returned from holidays in Denver and Salt Lake City. Mc Ghose of Big Bend visiting family. Gordie transacted business and visited Deer Lodge. Parker took a sport visit to sister in St Joseph’s hospital. Mabel Steiner Pioneer visiting sister Mrs Ben Whiter, returned home. Solin Berglund left Interlocking tower job to join freshepo division as brakeman. William Mfowida at St Joseph’s hospital Deer Lodge. Lineman Charles Hof Helena transacted business in Garrison. Peter Meatman prosper. completed home erection near town and moved in for holidays. Avery Seagraves went to Deer Lodge on business. George Denham appointed towerman at Interlocking plant, replacing John Berglund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Frank Brand
Gold Creek
R. D. Larabie
Idaho Falls
Tako
C. E. Aspling
A.E. Davis
Butte
W. C. Spotswood
Don
Dorothy
George F. Perkins
Minneapolis
Blake
May
Thoms A. Clapp
Cottonwood
Finn
H.W. Gunther
Milwaukee
Missoula
Grace Surgnier
Mary Reardon
Spokane
W. T. Lewis
Frida
Fermison
M. C. Butler
John R. Quigley
Avon
Mary Vannier
Butte Arriv
Peter Vanier
Tina Smith
Anaconda
Smith
Keneth Smith
H. A. van Glesen
Charles Merchant
City
Andrew Woltz
Roy Rodgers
William Mer Elliott
Garrison
Pocatello
Ruby Healey
Charles
Fred Schmook
J. A. Campbell
Frank
Peter ‘Vannier
M. J. Newman
Emma Darling
Emery District
J. H. Lyle
Blossburg
Jan
Fred Russet
Temndven
Pioneer
Philipsburg
Temargon
Tome Sau
Creek
Gold Cregke Bas
Eek
Dixon
Mont
Sik
Stevens
Andren
Denver
Salt Lake City
Mc Ghose
Big Bend
Rette
Cent Gordie
Parker
Deer
Waek
Mater
St Joseph'e
Mabel Steiner
Ben Whiter
Solin Berglund
Wil
Wiliam Mfowida
Tone Joseph's Hospital
Deer Lode
Charlee
Hof Helena
Peter Mteatnan
Avery Seagraves
George Denham
John Berglund
Lewistown High School Gains Additions and Reform
Lewistown reports construction nearing finish for county high school with manual training wing now installed and domestic science space soon to be ready relieving past congestion. Probation Officer George C Berry’s year end report cites 268 cases of neglect and delinquency. ten delinquents sent to the state Industrial School and nine to the state Bureau of Child and Animal Protection. Judith club hosts annual New Year reception and ball with society figures in attendance. committee includes Jay Steinbarg, GJ Wiedeman, FL Wright, and J W Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
George C. Berry
State Industrial School
State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Judith Club
Jay, Steinbarg
GJ. Wiedeman
FL W. Wright
J. W. Barker
Motorcycle Racer Loses to Cupid Wins Partner in Lippe Match
A motorcyclist loses a race to Cupid but wins a life partner in a quirky local tale. The event centers on a romantic wager that ends with a hopeful match for the rider and his new companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Mardi Gras Plans Sparked By Butte Boosters
Butte Boosters meet in city hall to advance Mardi Gras plans within weeks, with Jan 2 favored by many members. City Engineer Armstrong to report on street lighting and pavement status, while baseball topics and social invites occupy the gathering. Members invite nonmembers to join, including numerous out-of-town names and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Boosters
Butte
Joseph F. Gunn
Lou Rosenstein
Council
City En-gineer Armstrong
Boosters
Students' Convention on Train This Evening
About 49 University of Montana students from Missoula will ride the North Coast line tonight after a 10 day Christmas visit in Butte with relatives and friends. A large contingent from other towns will join to travel to Missoula together, and nearby students will meet college mates en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
University of Montana At
Missoula
Mey
Sunday School Officers in First Meeting Tonight
Mountain View Sunday school officers begin their term with a tonight meeting. Dr H F Carman serves as superintendent, Roy C Smith as secretary and Will Paul as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View Sunday School
H. F. Carman
Roy C. Smith
Will Paul
Cunningham Gardner wed in Deer Lodge's ceremony
Luther ous Cunningham and Miss Beulan Rue Gardner, both of Deer Lodge, were married yesterday. Gardner, a stenographer in W. E. Keeley's office, and Cunningham, engaged in farming, plan to reside in Powell county. Also promoted is Hennessy's sale of hundreds of high-grade men’s shirts from $1.00 each, starting Monday at ovalock a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Luther Ous Cunningham
Beulan Rue Gardner
Gardner
W. E. Keeley
Cunningham
Powell County
Ovelock A .m
Hennessy
Reverend Sheets Delayed From Western Montana Mission
The Rev. Fred R. Sheets, chosen by the national board of Methodist churches to lead western Montana in the laymen’s movement, did not arrive as expected. Plans for his reception are undetermined. He will address Methodist congregations across western Montana urging delegations to the Butte convention slated for Feb 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Sheets
National ‘Board of Methodist Churches
Montana
First Presbyterian Church of
Butte
Sheets
Funeral notices for Maxwell and Walters families
Funeral arrangements list Mrs Jen nie Maxwell to be buried in Los Angeles after a Sherman E Reed chapel service this afternoon. The Walters family notices indicate a 9 o clock morning service for the wife of Frederick Walters at their 80 Place Street home, then a procession to Holy Savior church for interment with entombment at the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Jennie Maxwell
Sherman E'Reed
Fotcock
Los Angeles
Cal
Walters
Frederick
Walte Bethe
Place Street
Holy
Savior Church
Mars
Meader Tilenis
Mase
Kennedy Funeral In Franklin Brest Cemetery Service
The funeral of the late Kennedy will be held tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock from the family residence in Franklin Brest. The procession will move to the cemetery. Flowers are to be omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Franklin Brest
Ashbourne Meat Center tuners tomorrow at noon
Funeral plans announced for Mrs Nick Burkard with services slated for Saturday morning at the family residence 21 Colorado Street before proceeding to St Josephs Church for a mass. The notice lists Rev Jona G Ross as a referenced clergyman in the local obituary item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rath
Stars and telescope plans push star counts higher
A Chapman and Melotte estimate puts about 219000000 stars brighter than the twentieth magnitude. Professor Hale says a 10 inch telescope could reveal nearly 100000000 fainter stars, many beyond the present universe boundary, with a reflector to be in use at Mount Wilson within a year or eighty.
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Chapman and
Melotte
Hale
Mount Wilson
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