Court weighs rightful judge seat in Fourth district
In Helena today the Montana Supreme Court heard whether John E. Patterson or Theodore Lentz holds the Fourth Judicial District bench. Patterson was appointed by Gov. Stewart for four years two years ago. dispute arises if the term ends at the next general election. Lentz and others acted as candidates. Patterson sought to oust Lentz via a writ of quo warranto.
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Lentz
Patterson
Supreme Comm
Three Major Cases for Railroad Board Hearings
Helena Jan. three hearings set by the Montana Railroad commission involve Bear Creek Coal Co overcharging slack coal on Northern Pacific lines from Billings, and coal rate disputes along Milwaukee and Gal Jaun Valley. Missoula lumber rates to Montana stations challenge Missoula lumber rates vs Great Northern lines.
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Helena, Jan
Montana Railroad Commission
Billings
Bear Creek Coal Company
Miwaukee
Gal Jaun
Commission
Helena
Polleye Lumber Company
Missoula
Montana
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Butte, Anaconda
Livingston Congregation elects new officers and starts year
The Livingston Congregational Church reports an annual expenditure of 530 and a treasury balance across departments. New officers include Trustees A W Miles B S Pierce and M A Farnsworth. deacons W C Simpson and FE M Niles. clerk G B Cutting. treasurer 8 F Swan. musical director Mrs HJ Miller. choir director Mrs Coyan. Sunday school superintendent M D Potter Ward Smith W E Pearson Y F Grigsby. The Livingston Tennis Club articles of incorporation are fired. plans include grounds, clubhouse, locker and shower, with 30 members total. A pure white seven-foot hide Wolf specimen, mounted for Chark Jenner of Grant Mont, arrived from Jonas Bros. taxidermists.
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Livingston
Jan
Treasury
A.W. Miles
C. Pierce
M.A. Farnsworth
W. C. Simpson
FE. M. Niles
G. B. Cutting
F. Swan
Ars
HJ. Miller
Mra Coyan
Coyan
S. Swan
A. P. Toss
Mra
W. Nelson Gina W. H. Bunney
M.D. Potter
Ward Smith
W. E. Pearson
Y. F. Grigsby
Livingston Tennis Club
Jonas Bros
Chark Jenner
Grant, Mont
Funeral for Mrs. Harding Acknowledges Local Ties
The remains of African American John A. Harding arrived from Whittier California today accompanied by Mr. Harding. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Harding was a member and the Montana Pioneers association is noted.
Eye minded readers trust newspaper ads most
The piece discusses how sight drives memory and trust in newspapers. It notes readers remember names and items seen in ads, making them more likely to buy. It also says no advertising is ever perfectly productive, but newspaper ads foster confidence.
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Dewnpaper
State institutions seek funds for Montana schools
The Fourteenth assembly will be asked to appropriate 865000 for the state university the agricultural college and the normal school for two years and an additional 250000 for extension work under the Smith Lever act demonstration farms sub stations and related farmer programs. The state board of education met with the house appropriations committee to discuss the requests and ahead of formal action.
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Fourteenth Assembly
State University
Agricultural College
Normal School
Montana
State Board of Education
House Committee On
D. M. Kelly
Dillon
Beate University
Philipsburg News items from local residents and deaths
Philipsburg natives travel to Maxville mining camp and Helena for brief business and social visits. Obituary notes the death of Charles Carter, a 20 year Philipsburg resident, with relatives in California and Oregon unlocated. Guests and funeral attendance span Hall Dillon Deer Lodge Bozeman and Butte as community ties are listed.
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Philipsburg
Jan
A. Th. Ringing
Boulder Mining and Development Company
Maxville
Fred. Westine
Hall
D. M. Durfee
Wingfield Brown
Helena
Marianna A. Ross
Chinook
Ki. St. McLeod
Charles Carter
Philipsboro
California
Oregon
Walter Warren Lake Wilson
Minn
J. J. McDonald
Dan McDonald
Congdon
M.A. Ross
RR. McLeod
August Greenbeck
Fa Miller
D. A. McLeod
Mise Catherine McDonald
J. A. Harding
Mira William Coleman
Deer Lodge
W. J. Matthews
Butte
A Mies
Horace Marin
Bozeman
Jon Shannon
Ray Shannon
Missoula
Earl Wheat
Dillon
White Sulphur News Highlights Local Visitors
White Sulphur Springs residents and visitors listed this week as E F Schumaker from Two Dot attended to city business Frank Smith from Judith Gap and W H Smiling of Harlowton visited for business County Commissioner FS Webster of Shawmut returned after county matters Wells, the city engineer for the new sewer system, spent days in the city A surprise party honored John Lucas Jr by local youths Henry Matley of San Francisco arrived to assist sister Mrs Donahue, a valley property holder
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White Sulphur Springs
E. F. Schumaker
Two
Dot
Frank Smith
Judith Gap
W. H. Smiling
Harlowton
FS Webster
Shawmut
Meagher County
J. An Crogran
Op. Wells
John Lucas Jr
Henry Matley
San Francisco
Michael Donahue
Deer Lodge News Briefs Mention Rail Strike and Bank Foreclosure
Deer Lodge reports disruptions as Northern Pacific trains are diverted causing delays. In Missoula a foreclosure sale by the First National Bank involved two acres near Ovando. The Milwaukee shop plans four days a week as workers adjust to reduced demand.
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Deer Lodge
Pacife
Ind. Helena
Milwaukee
First National Bank
Missoula
Pisa
BF Ovando
American Cars Shine at Oporto Show Sparks Demand
An automobile show in Oporto Portugal showcased several American cars and sparked expectations of strong demand for American made vehicles. Venice imported 6000 tons of American coal this year and ordered 25000 long tons for next year.
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Oporto
Portugal
Venice
Draskovich Loses Damages Suit Against Mutuality Company
A nine to two verdict for the Mutte-Ballaklava company in a five day trial found Draskovich not permanently injured from a rock fall at a mine. He sought twelve dollars, claiming accident caused by a drunk miner. Widow Harrington sues Mutuality Insurance for $2,000 policy on John M. Harrington. The insurer contends Harrington was unhealthy at policy time and that payment was unjustified. Attorneys Wheeler, Grorud for the widow. Walker, Genzberger for the company.
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George Draskovich
Mutte-Ballaklava
Draskovich
Ace
Draskovi
White
Ware
Anyne
Mary J. Harrington
Mutuality Insurance Company of New York
Lynch
Department of the District Court
Harrington
Tt Ie
Pole Fey
Ke Wheeler
A. A. Grorud
The
Wilow
Frank Walker
Earl Genzberger
Four Months in Prison Without Charge
County Attorney Canning nears completion of a probe into Li ver Bow county Jail detainees held without charges. He will file complaints where warranted and may drop cases with insufficient evidence. A prisoner was found held four months with no charge, prompting police to assess whether to proceed in district court or release the inmate. Canning seeks prompt disposition, with some held-for-investigation prisoners likely to be released.
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Canning
Liver Bow
Sheritt
Henderson
Good Templars Annual Election Meeting Promises Strong Turnout
Representatives from Good Templars lodge in Anaconda Whitehall and other towns will attend the annual election in West Broadway. Capt W C organizer will preside and speak at Emanuel Presbyterian Church Sunday evening. New officers include Arthur H Johns chief templar and Mrs Le Wol bert as financial secretary with a strong Willow Creek lodge noted for 107 members.
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Good Templars
Roadmaking Convicts Moved To West Side Route
Sixty three Montana road convicts who spent the year on Bozeman hill work were moved by special train with road graders and equipment to the west side of the main range between Helena and Garrison. They are rebuilding parts of the coast to coast road.
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Montana
Bozeman Hill
Northern Pacific
Main Range
Helena
Garrison
Manley Arrested on Insanity Charge after Street Trade
Wilford Manley was arrested last night by Deputy Sheriff Heath and Todged in the county jail on an insanity charge. A business house had requested the arrest citing Manley has been selling his pictures on the streets. He lives on Copper Street.
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Wilford
Manley
Heath
Copper Street
President Nominates Two Postmasters for East Helens
Washington offers a special dispatch naming J. H. Hines as postmaster and David J. Kane as postmaster at East Helens, marking a White House selection for local postal leadership.
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The
Standard
Washington, Jan. S
J. H. Hines
Alter
David J. Kane
East Helens
Teachers Discuss Pension Scheme in Butte Meeting
Public school teachers in Butte discussed a California model pension bill for age or disability retirement after 25 years. A draft bill was approved to place funds in a retirement fund, with eligible teachers receiving 800 annually while incapacitated. Local obituaries noted John Sullivan's death at 49 from Berkeley mine injuries and M Kittrell's death at 99 in Portland.
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Butte
Legi Tuare
Downer
Eting
Fthel Wood
McKinley
Serepta Sanders
Z. F. Mulken
Funeral for Catherine Walsh at 2:30 Sunday
The funeral of Catherine Walsh, month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Walsh, will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM at the family residence 123 Jay Street. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Walsh
Catherine
Frank Walsh
Jay" Street
Holy’ Cross
Leonard and McEnaney Funerals Set This Saturday
Funeral notices list several services with names Leonard McEnaney and William Harry. Leonard and McEnaney are to be buried at nearby cemeteries, with Walsh’s Undertaking Parlors handling arrangements. Gabriel Thomas obituary notes death yesterday and Sacred Heart church service at 2 PM. Sullivan obituary reports death at a local hospital and funeral plans to follow.
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Mane
Barry
Wi Ham Harry
Walsh
George D. Waite
Mountain View
Thomas Gabriel
Arid
Joseph ‘Thomam
Resi-Dence
Heaper Lode
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Croat
John Sullivan
Anaconda Skating Carnival Draws Large Crowd Tonight
A crowded rink on the common marked the farewell illumination of the Christmas tree festival. Fans enjoyed a festive skating night with music and strong attendance as civic events peak. An upcoming 2:30 hockey match pits Montana champions against Butte Maple Leaf in new sweaters from Toronto with hopeful odds on a strong showing.
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Sada
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
Edwards
la Londe Grimes
Bowman
Clarke Dever
Clark Fletcher
I Matthews
Smith
Genter Jordan
Flanagan
Ces McVicker
Eit Wing
Granite County Team Is Victor In Basketball
The Granite County boys beat Anaconda 23 to 17 in a season opener at Philipsburg. Poor shooting by Anaconda gave Granite County the edge, though both sides showed good team play before a large crowd.
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Granite County
Victor
Anaconda
Philipeburg
Philips Ware
Philipsburg
Atwater
KR. Perry
ML Perry
Young and. Wilson
Anaconda—Barieh
Amer
Brot
McKenna
Watts Brolin
Scullo
Patrick J. Naughton Dies in Anaconda at 51
Patrick J. Naughton aged 51 died at midnight at his home on Chestnut Street. A native of County Limerick Ireland he lived 16 years in Anaconda after six years in Chicago. He survived by wife and a 13 year old daughter Mary, two brothers James Anaconda and Mike Nebraska, a sister Mrs Michael O Brien Anaconda and brothers in Ireland. He was a member of Woodmen of the World Catholic Order of Foresters and the mill and smelter men's union. Funeral Monday morning at St Pauls church.
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Patrick J. Naughton
Chestnut Street
County Limerick
Ireland
Anaconda
Chicago
Mary
James
Mike
Nebraska
Michael O'Brien
Mr. Naughton
The
Woodmen of the World
Order of Forest Tre Anid
Mill” and Smelter Men's Union
St. Paul's Church
Mutt and Jefte on Travel Bent in Mexican Peace Play
The Marsuret theater will feature a comical duo Mutt and Jefte in a farce style production about aiding peace talks in Mexico. Bud Piser wrote the story with actors andstage effects praised for novelty and entertainment value. The show debuts next Friday with praised dance and costume elements. meanwhile Oscar Turner faces child-degree assault charges with bonds set at 500 and jail until posted.
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Mutt
Jefte
Planer
Mexico
Sid'aramar
Mitea
Gus
Bud Piser
Rts
Marsuret
Charles Wight Dead After Long Illness In Montana
Charles Wight a prominent White Sulphur Springs businessman and former Meagher county clerk died at St James hospital of uremia after an illness dating to December. Born in 1880 at Port Chester he rose from deputy clerk to Meagher county clerk then edited the Meagher County News and later led The Leader at Great Falls before joining the Anaconda Standard staff. He lived a Republican life with extensive state political ties and was unmarried leaving a brother TG Wight as his sole survivor. Funeral plans were set for Sunday in White Sulphur Springs under Odd Fellows direction.
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Charles, Wight
White Sulphur Springs
St. James’ Hospital
Wight
Butte
Great Falls
Helena
Ate Senate
White
Theodore Sarter
Sarter
TG. Wight
White Phur Springs
Theening
Richards
Milwaukee Burton
Odd Fellows
Anaconda
Kika
Wikat
Halonen Funeral Notice and Burial Details
The Halonen family of 3 Hate Troadway announces the death of their daughter at the family residence late tonight. A funeral service will be held at Be'dock Presbyterian Church with interment at Mount Moriah cemetery. Further obituary details will follow.
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Heimbach
Washington Street
Be‘dock
Tmmans Det’ Presbyterian Church
Pio
Mount Moriah
Gust Halonen
Joyfest of Woodmen at Installation Meeting
At a largely attended meeting of camp 12h Woodmen of the World on Thursday evening the recently chosen officers were announced including post consul J. Senwarta and adviser lieutenant Robert Welch. The ritual, songs and storytelling followed, with an improvised session enjoyed until early morning.
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Senwarta
Emery Kel Trander
Robert Welch
Joe Dee
Ba. Heimbach
Pat Gallagher
P. J. Metiride
George Frankovich
Mike Cox
H.W. Stephens
C. J. Bancroft
P. J. McKennie
Cory
Grand and Alcazar Show Two Part Features and Thanhouser Serial
The Alcazar presents a two part feature including The Plot and Life's Stream, with Andy Clark in Learns to Swim. Grand shows A two part drama Mr Banta Claus and a Christmas tale. Also Zudora serial at Rest returns with Thanhouser episode praised. Mrs Teacher sings. program to repeat tonight.
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Alcazar
Maurice
Mes
Andy
Andy Clark
Banta Claus
the Grand
Snakeville
Pathe News
Zudora
Thanhouser
Fay
Teacher
Margaret Snow
Faust
Lane Aulances
Funeral notices for Sherman Reed Tompkins Elsie Virna and family
The notices report the funeral of Elsie Virla, the 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Tompkins, at 1911 Oregon Ave then St Joseph Church at 9 30. Charles B Wignty’s remains head to White Sulphur Springs for interment after being removed from Richards parlors. Mrs Apna Bauer’s body to be moved to the family residence at 18 Harrison Ave for funeral with time to be announced.
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Tompkins
Elsie Vir Nla
Mead
George
Tompkine
Oregon Aves
St. Josephiechurch
Merida
Holy Gra Eemeten Wight
Charles
B. Wignty
Yestern
Joseph Richards Director and Kmpaimer in Butte
Joseph Richards, director and writer from Butte Montana, is featured in a local arts notice highlighting his role and upcoming project.
Misquoted Montanan Denies New York Herald Error
Missoula educator Earl I Getz says the New York Herald misquoted him about Montana to spend money on a journalism school site. He telegraphed from Missoula last night correcting the record and denying the quoted remark.
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Standard
New York. Herald
Earl 1. Getz
Missoula
American Association of Teachers
New York
Hierald
Getz
Montana
Geta
the Herald
Munns Rise Early to Lead Curling Win in Class A Clash
In the curling first night, R Munn's team won against Capron by a wide margin, starting with a four-end surge. Mitchell beat Mirden in Class II with a halftime tie and a late end burst securing the victory. The article lists several team lineups and scores alongside agricultural market figures and a France death toll of 708,680 in 1913.
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Munn
Capron’s
Finks
Mitchell
Mirden
Ave
Cunningham Hayden
M.r'mckenzie
Emerson
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Appet
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Murray Hospital
Berkeley
Sullivan
M. Kittrett
Portland
L. Parker
Drie Lancaster
Jm. Frederick
Kittrell
Rele
Larry Duggan
Undertaker
North Main Street
Anaconda News
Stockey Game Today
Mup and
Jepf
Oscar ‘Turner
W. G. Gibson
Ogden
B. Alpert
Rutherford
Austin
Art Menard
Charles Wight
Charles B. Wight
J. Walsh
Alcazat
Sherman & Reed
East Broadway
Joseph Richards
Kmpaimer Eet
Butte, Mont
R. Munn
Manik
McCaulivinsmore Co
Harley
Beye
Duluth
McCaull-Dinsmore Co
Amg
Sutoyen
France
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