Boosters' Banquet Highlights State Campaign Plans
Livingston crowd fills Shields Valley Auditorium for a boosters meeting led by Dr. Rheem and A. Breitenstein. Senators Milca and others call for county ad spend and a paid secretary, with telegrams of support from Northern Pacific leaders. Miles City notes the death of F. F. Palmer known as Dad Palmer, a well-liked solicitor for Elk and Pythian circles, who died of angina pectoris after a recent Miles City visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad” Palmer
Livingston
Gateway City
Shields Valley
Tsassive
Rheem
Helena Commercial el
Js A. Breitenst State Fair
A.W. Milca
T. M. Swindl Hurst
Hoxie
Park County
Woman
J. 3. Hannaford
A. M. Cleland
Tom. Inapelie
Northern Pacific
Miles City
F. F. Palmer
Elke
Deficient Precipitation Report From Director KR Young
The first snowfall bulletin notes a pronounced deficiency in snow for high mountain regions amid October storms. It explains October was wet with rain and moist snow in valleys, but soil absorption and warmer days froze nights left ranges with shallow or icy snow, barely hindering stock movement below 6000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weason
KR. F. Young
Montana State Grange Opens Biennial Meeting in Great Falls
The biennial Montana State Grange session opened in Great Falls today with about 70 delegates. State Master C. E. Young presided. Grand Master Oliver Wilson of Peoria Ill spoke at afternoon and evening sessions, with a public meeting held tonight featuring remarks by Wilson, Mayor N. T. Lease, Louis of the Commercial Club, S. Cooley, and Agriculture Commissioner J. M. Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana State Grange
C. E. Young
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Beeches
Wilton
N. T. Lease
Louis
Commercial Clubs
S. Cooley
J. M. Kennedy
Drummond sees officials and merchants in rapid trip updates
Drummond Jan 13 reports train dispatcher G 8 Snyder of Northern Pacific in town for a two year examination of operators and foremen before heading to Philipsburg to review the Drang train crew. Judge McCullough of Hamilton returned from Philipsburg after district court, while local merchants install gas lights at their shops. W E Moore Missoula attorney visited, as did Charles Carroll Geary Commercial manager en route to Deer Lodge and Butte. Norton Clinton rancher plans local Society of Equitists branch meeting January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Snyder
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Philipsburg
W. E. Moore
Charles Carroll
Geary Commercial Company
Melmville
Deer Lodge
Butte
Norton
Clinton
Society of Equit
William Trotter Dead an Old-Time Hotel Man
Rouwlder January 13 funeral held this afternoon for Col. William Trotter. He had been ill for years and was 78. Born November 29 1835 in Washington County Pennsylvania he moved to Town and ran stages then hotels in Boulder and Lewistown. He lived with his step-daughter Mrs Hattie Holmes and left surviving wife and daughters Mrs Thomas Berkin and another daughter in Lewistown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouwlder
Willam ‘Trotter
Wilson
Methodist
Frotter
Mr.Trotter
Washington County
Kanfas
Colorado
Montana
Boulder Hot Springs
Windsor Hotel
Boulder
Thomas’ Berkin
Lewistown
Montana Students Volunteer for Red Cross Service
Two Montana university sophomores from Missoula Bruce Hopper and Verne Robinson plan to leave Friday to join Red Cross units in Europe. They will travel via Portland Ore where Hopper has steamship contacts and hope to work among doctors and nurses in the war torn regions across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Hed Cross Corps
Europe
Bruce Hopper
Verne Robinson
Atlantic
Prom
Portland
Ore
Hopper
British Isles
Burglary arrests in Dillon as three men plead guilty
Grover Adams John Otten and Charles Rosover were arrested on burglary charges after coal dealers C W Scott and Claude Scott confronted them at 6 pm. They pleaded guilty in justice court and face a district court hearing later. The town also notes a large upcoming horse sale by Morse Sales and the sale of the old opera house to Elliott for conversion into a rooming house. The landmark building, erected in 1888, has served as armory theater and dance hall among other uses with the lower floor to house a remelt foundry by Eph Steller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
B. F. White
Opera House
Elliott
Eph Steller
Garrison News Notes Transfers and Visits
Garrison January 12 report shows Mrs ALP Larron visiting Deer Lodge friends. Conductor J J Welch transfered to Helena fright run, replaced by Bob Christy of Montana. Phe Theodore Hovick and others visit Deer Lodge. Mrs Henry Knop returns home from Deer Lodge after visiting Talana ton. Dispatcher George Snyder visits Warm Springs for examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
C. F E. Corwin
Silver
Bow
George Snyder
Assoula
Henry Knop
Bar of Missoula Holds Special Meeting on Judgeship Bill
Missoula January meeting of the Bar Association of the Fourth Judicial District discussed Representative Higgins from the county bill to repeal the third judgeship. The association opposed the measure and appointed a committee to draft resolutions to present to the Legislature, with authority to travel to Helena to argue the case. It supported reconstriction and a more equal division of judicial work, noting Mineral County’s addition but questioning the district’s removal for attack under the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Fourth Judicial District
Higgine
Fecent
Helena
Mineral
Hamilton Notes Highlight Local School and Community Events
On January 12 Misa Mary Chilcote, recently teaching at Rye Creek, will return home to speak with her parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Chilcote of Hamilton. Samuel Wilson, local railway agent injured recently by a fall from a box car, was taken to Afla hospital for treatment. Mrs Lalu Stil recovering after recent surgery at the focal hospital. A Glee Club program drew a small appreciative audience at the chamber of commerce. Mrs Hugh Murray injured slipping on ice, dislocated shoulder, receiving treatment but remains in a listless state. Ailes Lelia Milburn of Darby to spend days at Skelton home. Frank Haynes visiting sister Mrs James M Darby. Six events slated in Hamilton in February. Chamber plans address series plus banquet and dance. Society of Enquiry elected officers J L Carruthers president O M Gerer vice president Dr Clarissa Bigelow secretary Charles McRea treasurer. Shipments plans discussed at meeting. Mr and Mrs Lee Stevens back from Portland and Spokane. Winifred Salisbury of Charles visiting Tyler home. Homer Benson of Florence returned to inn after visit in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Chilcote
Rye Creek
Hind
Theodore Chilcote
Samuel Wilson
Afla
Smi
Hamilton
Lalu Stil
Focal’ Hospital
Chamber of Commerc
Glee Club
Hugh Murray
Lelia Milburn
Darby
Skelton
Frank Haynes
Thie City
James MM Darby
Hamiton
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Society of Enquiry
J. L. Carruthers
O. M. Gerer
Clarissa Bigelow
Charles McRea
Trean
Lee Stevens
Portland
Spokane
Misa Winifred Salisbury
Charles
Tyler
Homer Benson
Florence
Harallton
Lewistown News Highlights Busy City Life
A crowded Milwaukee station safety meeting was led by Superintendent C A Whiting with A W Smallen of Chicago speaking. A fire at Usher store caused 5000 to 6000 loss, likely insured. City Engineer Birkland takes leave to attend Helena engineers’ convention. Hog and cattle shipped to Seattle market. The Call club forms with L Sackett directing. County Agriculturalist Peterson travels to Great Falls for state meeting. Mrs Mabel Berkin to Boulder for death of her stepfather William Trotter. Tr M Bardsen, the sewer contractor, expands with Pocatello contracts. First National Bank declares 1 percent dividend. officers elected. New townsite plat for Waten ting Musselshell to be recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Milwaukee
C. A. Whiting
A.W. Smallen
Chicago
A.C. Birkland
Helena
Seattle
Call Club
L. Sackett
Paul Trigg
Paul Meyer
Carl H. Peterson
Great Falls
Mabel Berkin
Boulder
William ‘Trotter
TR. M. Bardsen
Hans C. Boo
Pocatello
First National Bank
David Hilger
George M. Stone
WO. Fotingon
Econd
Johnson
John Pevili
Guasant
Elased Barger
Herman Otten
W. J. Johnson
BE. Stack
W. J. Fergus
Andrew Fergus
W. M. Blackford
Watenting
Musselshell
Bozeman Bust Strikes Officials From Great Falls Helena
Bozeman January 13 report local Internal Revenue deputy collector Martin Durkin from Great Falls leads an official bust in the city. Helena reformist A A Campbell recently returning from the coast joins the action while TM Kinney of Ganado, North Dakota, is in town visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Martin Durkin
Great Falls
A.A. Campbell
Helena
TM Kinney
Ganado
N. At
Visigine
Bozeman Briefs Include Local Residents and Court Note
Bozeman area items note Kinney engagement at a ranch and family travels to California. Mr and Mrs Ernest Hellman visit relatives while children remain in school. The Rev Lachlen attends a Helena meeting. A high school pupil exemptions and a court case involving Harry Hill are recorded. A Westinghouse position near Britain is discussed for John Welle. Brace for a detective inquiry follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Kinney
Bozeman
New Mexico
Ernest Hellman
California
James Forestell
Lachlen
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Helena
Galle
UN County
Anon
Charles Oliver Gilason
Gilsson
Connecion
Callan County High School
Misa ‘Grant
Montana
Harry Hill
Hil
Ars
Manhattan
William F. Faber
Episco
Dincere
Monta Senin
Orsman Fektweele
Banes
Mie
Donnetto
Ter
John Welle
Westinghouse Company of
Great Britain
Write
Westinghoute Company
Pittsburg
Belgrade News Briefs On Local Accidents And Assignments
Mrs resident aged seven years in Springhill district suffered a broken hip and fractured wrist after a fall at the ranch home. Gilbert Gibson, seven, fell from a fasen navy at the school playground, breaking an arm. W. J. Cobb, with 38 years in the U S Army, left for Hampton Virginia to head the subistence department, after serving in the Philippines and Porto Rico. Mrs Cobb and children visit Mrs Cobb's mother, Mrs Mary Kiev, and plan to join husband in a month or six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Scheytt
Belgrade
Springhill
Deer Lodge Merchants to Attend State Retail Meet
A Deer Lodge meeting of business men formed a committee to interview local merchants and determine who can attend the State association of retail merchants convening in Helena next Monday to Wednesday. Deer Lodge will be well represented at the event. In court, David Bertin won $29 in a defamation claim against W. Evang for injury to character. J L Keasner was found not guilty of burglary after an information filed against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
C. Te Benton
Wes Spotswood
H.C. Heinseh
State Association of Retail Merchants
Helena
David Bertin
Hry W. Evang
Thaithe
J. L. Keasner
Kesste
Chain and mining notes from Missoula era trial
The report describes a chain found near Heim fills linked to a burglary charge that could not be proven. Kessner testified the chain was disposed of at a Spokane jewelry store. The First National Bank of Missoula and George H Hammond figure in related litigation, while mining prospects in Champion and Elliston are noted alongside sheriff activity and store inventories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paten
James Femiinson
Heim Fills
Kessner
Epokane
P. Wilson
Cove
First National Bank of
Florida Giant Mining expands ore vein at Twin Bridges
The Florida Giant Mining company reports discovery of another ore vein that could boost property value. In Total Wave district James Bertocho contracted Charles Lashbrook to drive 12 feet of tunnel on mining land. Ber togno aims to develop ore or utilize water flow for his ranch. Spring wheat demand rises with irrigation debate and prior year drought. A 160 acre P C Haller ranch transfer on Big Mole River to George Utey and E Le May includes one of the oldest water rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Giant Mining Company
Vigor James Bertocho Han
Charles Lashbrook
Total
Bertogno
P. C. Haller
Big Iol
George Utey
E. le May
Big Mole
Renst Farmers Union Emerges as State's Largest Group
Columbus January 12 saw Sawwater township boast of forming the biggest farmers union in the state. Local cooperative workers are recognized as a branch of the American Farmers Cooperative Union, and the Digg national Krange in Mostatn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
SaWwater
American Farmers’ Co-operative Union
He Digg National Krange
Mostatn
County Commission Minutes Anaconda 1915 Proceedings
Anaconda Montana January 9 1915 county board met at 10 am with all members present. Bills audited approved and ordered paid cover county fund road fund bridge fund and miscellaneous items including jail meals clothing and supplies. New hires approved for engineer Dan McCarthy Michael King and Joe Armstrong and janitor health officer and purchasing reforms adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Mont
Board of County’ Commissioners
B.D. Mahan
Ray Reardon
F. H. Clinton
Board of County Ners
B.D. Siahan
Ray" Reardon
County Fund
Standard Publishing Company
Supdhcs Co
Montana Independent Telephone Company
Stamips
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Light Department
Air
Hastoy
Dan Lyons
George W. Sparrow
Johnson
Irene
Dan McCarthy
Michael King
Joe Armstrong
Kunkel
Bond Rhue
James H. Kunkel
Unis P.m
Mahan
H, Clinton
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State Standard
Drummond News
the. Edie
William Trotter
RED Cross
Dillon News
Garrison News
BAR OF
Lewistown News
Bozeman News
Underwood & Underwood
New York
Belgrade News
Twin Bridges News
Renst Farmers Union
Clarke
Tuttie
Sheriff Southern Crome Mine
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Ea Devine
Gooatriend Clothing Company
Anaconda Laundry Company
Taundry
Rvor F
Tony Ha Ae
Imperial
Axelson & Erickson
Mr Paley
A Devi
su'Anne Hospital
Poor Washoe Coal Company
Anaconda’ Goa Company
Charles Ralston
Joe. Foresman
Warrant
Joe Foresman
Bridge Fund
Copper City Commercial Company
Clock Thin P.m
Fe B. Maan
Ray Reardos
Creek ‘Timber Company
Wes Mill Creek ‘Timber’ Company
G. Evans
Lewie
RO Lewis
Banda
Wellcome & Durston
FW. Pockover
Sullivan & Peterson
F. Donahue
Southern Crows Mine
James O'Leary
James Hayes
Lawler & Cumer
Henry Sinet
J.P. Stage
J. Bolkovatz
MacCallum& Cloutier
Mer
Cantile Company
Bolkovatz
W. A Montgomery
Williamy Reed
Branscom Auto Truck
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