Billings Draftsman Karl Zapf Found Dead in Colorado
Karl Zapf a 21 year old draftsman from Billings was found dead in his car in a Greeley garage. Police and the coroner planned an autopsy to determine cause though no signs of violence or gas were noted and heart disease was considered possible. The death comes as papers reveal Zapf’s late father George Zapf left an estate of 208000 plus in Weld County and a plan to transfer interest to his mother Emma Zapf. Other heirs include sister Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Seattle and a Loveland schoolteacher sister.
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G. Link
Basin News Briefs From New Year Visits and Local Plans
Word arrived from William Hax of Scranton Pa that he reached Basin New Year’s Day and will move to the new tunnel site near Basin within a week to begin operations. Local residents share holiday visits, school resumes, and family gatherings as guests returned to Boulder and Butte for weeklong festivities.
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William Hax
Scranton
Butte
Opers Teal
Stise Wanna Caspern
Mies Marine Daibec
Catherine Ontact
Wana Carper
Wes Dorothy
Berry
Mary Vieming
Frea Daibee
Joan Russell Faille
Bernard Leroy
Kilburn Sideonge Beck
Raxin
Sonay
Arthur Mattson
Comet
Statens
Leona Mattson
Thom
Mion
Doula
Ray McKinnon
Kenneth Wilcotx
Telena Visting
Bungay
Milos
Srith
Slough Is Okes On Swede Risbere American Quip
In New York on January 4 the Associated Press notes Swede Risbere jokes about sloughing a ball game. He suggests the verb means to shed like a serpent skin, while the noun hints at a cough or bag, implying he may have meant the game is in the bag.
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Associated Press
New York
Risbere
Oath Taken For Second Term Of Supreme Court Justice
Helena based Albert Galen began his second term as an associate Justice of the late supreme court after re election in November. Henry L. Myers of Billings was appointed to fill a term until the next general election and was not present. Galen must qualify tomorrow.
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Helena
San
Albert Galen
Supreme Court
Dy the Galen
We To Todloway
Henry TL. Myers
Billings
Holloway
Jornson Re-Elected Chairman Of Granite County Board
Jan 4 Philipburg reports at a Granite county commissioners meeting Al fred Johnson was chosen to lead a new term as chairman. Johnson, in his second term, succeeds Kaiser who had chaired the board last year.
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Philipsburg News
Jornson
Philipsburg
Granite County
Alfred Johnson
Me Johnson
Granite
Kaiser
Ehaier
Jack Flynn Dies at Home in Philiberg
Philipeburg reports the sudden death of Jack Flynn, longtime Cornnell resident. Coroner J.J. Carmickhiel is notified, body moved to Philibeurg, cause of death undetermined, no known relatives, funeral date pending word from close friends.
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Philipeburg
Jackynn
Cornell
J.J. Carmickhiel
Garnett
Streeter Funeral Will Be On Friday
Phitsburg Jan 4 The body of the late John Streeter who died in Anaconda Friday will be brought to Philipsburg today Funeral services will be held at the P J Finnegan funeral chapel in Anaconda at 12 20 oclock and then proceed to Philipsburg where the body will be taken to the home of Marion C Durrfee son in law of Mr Streeter A short service will be held at the house Rev Anetse officiating Interment will be made in the Philipsburg Cemetery Mr Streeter is survived by Mrs T W Moore of Seattle a brother in Tipi Durg one daughter Mrs Mr Durren and two sons of Toledo Ohio
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Phitapsburg
John’ Streeter
Anaconda
Philipsburg
P. J Finnegan Company
Marion C. Durfee
Streeter
Father Delane speaks on Ireland at Philipsburg Rotary
The Philipsburg Rotary Club held its regular noon meeting with Rev Father Delane of Anaconda as the main speaker. Delane spoke on Ireland, joined by visitors Rev Father O Malley and County Commissioners Alfred Johnson and M J Hagen. Local notes include Catholic Ladies Aid sewing, Fire Girls meeting changes, and several residents traveling to Helena, Drummond, Butte, and returning home.
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Philipsburg
Philipsboro
Judicial officer exempt from civil action in official capacity
Helena January 4 The Montana Supreme Court rules a judicial officer cannot be sued for damages in a civil suit for acts done in official capacity if he had jurisdiction over the subject matter and the person affected. The decision overturns a Roosevelt county district court dismissal of Josie Shampagne's suit against E P Keplinger Bainville justice of the peace for false imprisonment.
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Raya
Supreme Court
District Court
Roosevelt County
Josie Shampagne
E. P. Keplinger
Bainville
Fidelity of State Force Rewarded by Rise in Wages
Helena Jan 1 The state board approved raise in wages for loyal state employees amid past disputes over salaries. The action follows recommendations from examiners Robertson Te Smith and clerk S. sen lett, granting increases to banks and other staff.
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Helena
Montana
Apeei Pte
Robertson
Te Smith
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S. Sen Lett
Eblet
Bitter Root News selects new executives in Stevensville
The Bitter Root News reports Stevensville lodges elect new officers for the coming year. Masons name Dr. J. G. Kohl as worshipful master and list officers. Eastern Star names Mrs. J. G. Kohl as worthy matron and others. Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors, and Women of Woodcraft appoint rulers and committees.
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Masons
J. G. Kohl
Floyd Millikan
Amond Avery
To Hughes
James Mitners
George McCleary
Art. Fetcher
Perry Foust
Tyler Liddell
W. P. Poind
Star Pointe
Oscarnebo
Ada
HL. Stemann
Ruth
Meg
Jt. H. Jarvis
Esther
Mes
John Emerson
Mire Dayton Lockridge
Martin Modern Woodmen
A. G. McNett
EL Whitesett
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Nanker
HL Rasmussen
Ko A. Curran
Encort
N. L. ‘West
EH. Taylor
Rennick
Is May
Carpenter
Rathbun
Royal Neighbors
Mayme _Atley oracle
Katherine Hench
Mary’ Kain
Danny McNett
Edith Puyear
Flossie Curran
Inner
Marjorie Roark
de. V. Rennick
Prince
Fairidge
Graf
Mel Nett
Women of Woodcraft
Alice Hildebrand
Mary Kauwatte
Nancy Wilcox
Aiiviner
Deaie Wells
Rhode Metcalf
Grace Wood
Tertie Wrenn
Versio
Mra C. Calking
Finhoff
Atrs
Calking
Minghes
Many new settlers move into Bitter Root valley
A stream of families has arrived in Stevensville and nearby in recent weeks as new settlers prepare to take up farms in the Bitterroot valley. Movers include George W Carty and others from Helena and eastern Montana with shipments of household goods and stock. Local officials report multiple families planning to relocate, drawn by farming prospects as spring approaches.
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Incie
Victor Lamareaux
Shaulding
Hurnt
Tarmareaus
Farman
Hagens
Bitter Mont Treigation
Mano
Ritter
Eighteen Carloads Butter Shipped From Ville Creamery
Ville January 4. Eighteen carloads of butter were shipped from the local creamery in the last season, per Manager Carnes. Bitter Root creamery butter has long led the market in quality with Los Angeles, San Francisco and other coast cities as buyers. Trade notes indicate substantial shipments and rising totals for the business.
Corvallis chaplain chosen to lead state assembly
The Rev. William J. Ye a was elected chaplain of the state legislative assembly, a pioneer Montana minister who founded a Corvallis church after moving from Missouri. He retired from active ministry and claims to have married more couples in Bitter Root than any other minister, while he approaches 83 years of age next February. Corvallis notes mention Mina J. Gipen starting a revival series Sunday evening at the community center.
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Willliam J. Yea
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McKear
Tast
Missouri
Cor Wallis United: Church
Mr. Tear" Ie
Vandeth Offeiaten
Million and a Half Added to Montana Tax Rolls
The Montana Tax Commission plans to add about 1.5 million dollars to the state tax rolls following a Supreme Court decision on bank shares. Stocks in state banks that were untaxed will be taxed, altering assessments and deductions. Chairman Walker said the board will seek guidance from the attorney general and lawmakers before finalizing the method.
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Helena
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Supreme Court
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Oerhe Commission
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Gharden An Atsek Mn
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Adolph Eliel Dies Pioneer Dillon Merchant
Adolph Eliel, a pioneer Dillon merchant and community leader, died at 2:20 a.m. at his South Washington street home. Born December 18, 1804 in Germany, he moved to the U.S. as a child, helped found Dillon in 1880, and led the early mercantile business with his brothers. Surviving are brothers Frank and Leonard, four nephews, and several cousins. funeral plans await word from California relatives.
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Hoaverhead County
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California
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Germany
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Winter Quarters
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Beaverhead
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Leonard
Lambert
Dillon Leon
Pasadena
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San Francisco
Mit Davidson
Los Angeles
Beaverhead County Board Holds Regular Session
Beaverhead county commissioners met in Dillon for a routine meeting. The hate examiner's report was reviewed and all recommendations were approved. Deputies for incoming officers were noted, claims were smaller than usual, and adjournment was planned for tomorrow. Attendees included Chairman J B Shaw and several unnamed county officials. A separate note mentions residents’ trips and local visits to Corvallis and Grantsdale, with references to students and church services in Heath State University.
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J.B. Shaw
Enrollment Heavy at Montana Normal College Sets New Record
Dillon Jan 4 The largest regular quarterly enrollment in the history of Montana State Normal College was shown today for the winter term. By noon 38 students had enrolled and officials expect attendance to top 70, surpassing last quarter’s 547 and last year’s winter term of 518. Most classes began and the rest start soon as facilities accommodate the increase. Core reap pointed to Governor Erickson as a board member on chiropractic exams for three more years.
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Dillon
Montana State Normal College
Guest Should Observe Activities of Drivers
Helena Montana January 4 The Supreme Court Associate Justice Warren Toole states that a guest cannot rely on the driver’s negligence and must take reasonable precautions for personal safety. The Fergus County district court ruling dismissing W H Grant's suit against Milwaukee Railroad is affirmed.
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Uest
Warren Toole
Supreme Court
Holloway
District Court For
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W. H. Grant
Milwaukee Railroad
Six escape after overturned motor in Corvallis flood
An enclosed touring car carrying two men two women and two children overturned Sunday noon in a foot of water in Corvallis. All six escaped uninjured as rescuers helped free them from the submerged vehicle and check for further hazards in the flooded area.
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Corvallis
Automobile Wreck Off Road Leaves Passengers Safe
An uninjured occupant described as David Hilger aged, with others fainting, and the vehicle tumbling into a ditch after leaving the road. A forward arc of ribbed fenders and a radiator cap balanced at the edge of water aided bystanders, saving the passengers from injury.
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Arawnit
Nonpartisan Judiary Selection Proposed For Montana Court
The Associated Press reports a nonpartisan selection plan for Montana Supreme Court justices to be introduced in the current legislature. The measure aims to satisfy constitutional requirements after a previous version failed.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
Montana
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