Butte Notes Briefly Tracks Regional Visitors and Events
Rent planes from Orton Bros. J Holder at Arigona in Battle Creek registered. A marriage license granted to Francis Lesler and Ethel Crumb of Wisdom. Hawking of Garrison visits Butte on business. Dr H L Koehler of Three Forks guest at the Butte. Frank Briskey and Missoula residents in Butte for weekend. Bernita Perenson from Billings shopping in Butte. George H Shanley returned from Great Falls. architect of the New Finlen hotel. JL Woods of Great Northern Railroad attends to business in Butte. Wilder couple back at 1120 Steele after Long Beach trip. Wilder in charge of Butte Consolidated ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
J. Holder
Arigona
Battle Creek
Francis Lesler
Ethel Crumb
Wisdom
T. BE. Hawking
Garrison
Butte
H. L. Koehler
Three Forks
P. Co
Frank Briskey
Missoula
Bernita Perenson
Billings
The
Arizona
George H. Shanley
Great Falls
Mr. Shanley
New Finlen
JL. B. Woods
Great Northern Railroad
Helena
D. BE. Wilder
Steele Street
Wilder
Ruth Wilder
Long Beach
Cal
Butte Consolidated
Special notices and arrivals in Butte society
A long list of visitors and residents in Butte include Dr. Cole delivering a special notice by messenger, Mr. and Mrs. Foley of Deer Lodge welcoming a newborn son at St James hospital, and numerous Missoula Helena Townsend and Dillon residents visiting or staying at local hotels like Thornton and Arizona. Several business trips and registrations are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
West Park
George Foley
Deer Lodge
St. James’ Hospital
Gold Wave Boosts Trolley Traffic In Cold Week
The Butte Electric Railway saw daily revenue rise by about $100 during a cold spell as more residents used streetcars instead of cars. New Year figures show 1,600 more riders than last year as heated trolleys attracted theatergoers and workers. Mr. Nash notes 1923 January riders dropped to 696,321 from 1917 levels, a 872,876 decrease, while 1923 July also fell, underscoring the shift toward automobiles and the unlikely reversal of winter versus summer travel in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Electric Railway Company
E. J. Nash
Butte
Nash
Coroner's Office Opinions From Attorney General
Three questions about second class county coroner offices were answered by Attorney General W. D. Rankin. Coroners may not charge extra for investigations, stenographer salaries are not county funded in second class counties, and county boards cannot authorize coroners to have deputies or assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Helena
Mont
W. D. Rankin
George Bourquin
Silver Bow
Board of County Commissioners
Coroner Demands Fees and Support From County
Coroner Murphy told commissioners last January he received no fees for investigations that could take two to three days. He noted he was the only department head to lose a deputy due to Silver Bow county’s classification changes and suggested the county cover the stenographer's salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Silver Bow
Fleeing to Wed Amid Charivari in Butte
Miss Lesh Hogge and Lessey Call traveled from Rigby Idaho Falls Idaho to marry in Butte on Wednesday. A band of youths organized by C A Anderson confronted them and demanded payment before dispersing. Elder Hendricks of the Latter Day Saints officiated at 1913 Florence avenue the home of Mr and Mrs L S Taylor. The couple will reside in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Charivari
Lesh Hogge
Lessey
Butte
C. A. Anderson
Elder Hendricks
Latter Day Saints’ Church
L. S. Taylor
Florence Avenue
County Attorney Behind With Liquor Roundup Proceedings
County Attorney Bourquin was ill with tonsillitis and unable to attend yesterday delaying further actions on the recent liquor roundup. Cost bills for 15 disposed cases were filed, showing evidence procurement costs from 1.75 to 3.25 dollars for various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourquin
Lawrence Moore
Mike Cleary
County Health Reports Eight Smallpox Cases This Winter
Two new smallpox cases were reported in the county yesterday bringing totals to eight since December 1. The cases are at 1018 East Galena Street and 64 Lincoln Avenue. The health office quarantined five measles cases and released two measles cases and one scarlet fever case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Street
Lincoln Avenue
Mrs Jenk Found Not Guilty On Larceny Charge
Julia Lynch charged with disturbance on complaint of Mary Sullivan and Joseph Christmas with failure to provide in complaints filed by the county attorney. Mrs Jenk, charged with petty larceny, was dismissed after a trial before Justice Buckley yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenk
Julia Lynch
Mary Sullivan
Joseph Christmas
Buckley
Mourningless burial in murder case for Demetia Martinez
Demetia Martinez, a Mexican girl slain on East Park street, was buried in Mount Moriah cemetery in a pauper’s grave with no mourners. Her husband is jailed in Sheridan, Wyoming, while authorities seek Antoni Montez and Freila Montana, two Mexicans seen fleeing the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demetia Martinez
East Park Street
Mount Moriah
Duggan
Granada Colorado described by federal agent and former mayor
D. H. Dickason of the department of justice visits Granada Colorado calling it a grand old town set in the Rockies. He served five terms as mayor and recalls a rugged western past before Granada faded from its former glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada
Alhambra
Washington Irving
D. H. Dickason
Department of Justice
Butte
Spain
Colorado Rockies
Dickason
Colorado
Helman Case Over Check Charge Proceeding Deliberated
Leon Helman faced a bad check charge in a hearing before Justice Ornsby yesterday. The record shows Helman gave Max Apostle a $100 cheque for services, but Apostle received only $50 in partial payment after presenting the bounced check, prompting the court to question the viability of the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Helman
Pees
Max Apostle
Justice Ornsby
Whelman
Apostle
Helman
Charley Hum admits guilt. eightieth day jail term handed
Charley Hum, jailed since July for drug law violations, changed his plea to guilty before Judge Lynch and received 80 days in county jail. Including time served, he will have seven months behind bars, similar to sentences prior to the state felony drug act. His bond was $2,500. he had no counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Hum
Lynch
Hum
Deer Lodge
Mary Morowec
Joe Morowec
Departments of Justice
Sharp cold spell grips Montana towns in winter chill
A severe cold outbreak spread across Montana with readings near 10 below at midnight and subzero by morning. Lewistown and Great Falls faced the coldest conditions while Billings and Livingston enjoyed brief relief as temperatures fluctuated and power stations logged single digits below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Lewistown
Great Falls
Billings
Livingston
Montana Power Company
Hebgen
Madison
Sero
Canyon Ferry
Hauser
Holter
Rainbow
Dance Records Outshine Themed Medley Traits
New York bands including International Novelty Orchestra and Joe Raymond with the Manhattan Merrymakers release several dance records this week. Highlights include Irish medleys, fox trot sets like Roamin to Wyomin and Not Here Not There, and waltzes such as Your Lips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troubadours
Manhattan Merrymakers
Kentucky
Georgia
San Francisco Bay
New Hampshire
International Novelty Orchestra
Paul Whiteman
Waring
Whiteman
Joe Raymond
Charles II Transforms Newmarket into Racing Center
Charles II elevated Newmarket to a premier racing hub after the Restoration and uniquely rode races there. Sugar cane lumber proves resistant to both cold and heat in trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
Newmarket
Federal court weighs charges in liquor seizure case
Harry Davis alias H J Daily known as Frank X Daily faces federal charges after police seized about 4000 dollars in bonded liquor from a West Park street residence. Davis was scheduled to be arraigned before US Commissioner Van Etten on unlawful possession of liquor as detectives recovered 66 bottles and more than a dozen gunny sacks of whisky. Local police chief Murphy says the seizure cuts a supply line to Butte retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
H. J. Daily
Frank X. Daily
Witl Carges
Polce
West Park Street
Davis
Ben Holter
United States
van Etten
Reph
Murphy
Butte
Neighors
Larkin
Morrison
O'Donnell
Dancing on Ice Tryout Tonight at Holland Rink
Dancing on the ice will be tried out at the Holland rink tonight with an orchestra in attendance. Manager Paul Byrne says the format is popular in Canada and eastern resorts and aims to see if Butte residents will enjoy it. Overshoes may be worn or rubber heels used to stay balanced on the ice, under Sam Kinville supervision. A band concert will also be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Rink
Paul Byrne
Canada
Butte
Sam Kinville
Abe Leads Future Idaho Montana Towns Abe
Abe in Madison county near Norris gains prominence by becoming a south class post office on December 10 and is named the post office for mail distribution from Norris. Clarence M. Lichte is appointed postmaster. Abe will not handle money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Norris
Abe
Butte
Clarence M. Lichte
Montana Woolen Mills Incorporation Filed in Butte
Articles of incorporation for Montana Woolen Mills filed with County Clerk Molloy state capital stock of 250000 dollars and a 40 year life. Principal business location is Butte. Incorporators and directors include H. D. Hanson T. J. Davis G. A. Robe Victora Buchi and J. J. Caplis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Woolen Mills
Molloy
Butte
H. D. Hanson
T. J. Davis
G. A. Robe
Victora Buchi
J. J. Caplis
Two Butte youths depart for St Martin's College
James Boyle and James Carney, two Butte youths, left yesterday for St Martin's College at Lacy Washington. They were feted with a farewell dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Boyle, 404 South Excel-sior, with many family friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyle
James Carney
Butte
St. Martin's College
Lacy, Wash
P. J. Boyle
James
South Excelsior
Appeal for Warm Clothing for 16 Destitute Children
Mrs. McDonald of Associated Charities reports three families with 16 children, oldest 15, in destitute circumstances outside the city. Urgent need for warm clothing. donors may call 2066 or 3266-W to help.
Miss Rice to Talk at Exchange Club
Members of the Butte Exchange club will hear Miss B. Rice at the noon meeting at James restaurant. She will discuss Girl Scout work in the city. Notices were sent to members by J. F. Hubbard, secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Exchange Club
Jamer’s Restaurant
Fire at West Quarts Street thawing pipes
The Quartz Street fire company responded to 131 West Quarts Street last evening for a small blaze caused by thawing water pipes. The property is owned by James Costin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartz Street Fire Company
West Quarts Street
James Costin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Akay Ny Sadae
Dal
Vical
Carnation Milk
APPLE
Rome
Meat Department
Montana
Ake
Gorton’s
Ceylon
Bie
Butte Notes
Wile
J. L. Hannitvin
AUL_W. Pare
Anacon Asa
W. E. Bawden
KB. V. Cross
St. Anthony
Thornton
William FE. Jones
Harlowton
Co. F. Farnam
Jarman
Luel
Acoma
Robert Frakes
Dillon
Missorothy Baumgerdner
E. G. Sheridan
Townsend
True Story Magazine
P. D
Helmville
Verna Wales
M. Lynch
P. Atkinson
John Patridge
Twin Falls
Bier
Granada Fung
McCarthy’s Pure Food Stores
Broadway
East Broadway
North Main Street
Booth
Underwood
Foundland Banks
Dell Carthy
Eac
Ady
Charley
Moronec
Bernard King
Bulles
New York
Anna Q. Nilsson
Sylvia Breamer
Tully Marshall
Husband
Miss Rice
Exchange Club
Stone’s
Hansen’s
Lyon
Graham
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Cuthura
Cassienne
Mise Georia McMillan
Summit Blvd
Pokane
Wash
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!