Divorce Day Runs Easy Through Clerk and Judge
A Butte article recounts a day in which multiple divorces were granted in Judge Lynch’s department and marriages followed in Judge Dwyer’s chambers. Cases include Annie Kovacich and George Osoynich wed after a hearing on cruelty, with Deputy Clerk Bob Downing assisting. other divorces encompass Mulligan, Smith, Argalls, Babich, La Laine, Hodges, and more as the day ends with a license issued for a new union.
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Judge Lynch
Peter Breen
Judge Dwyer
George Osoynich
Annie Kovacich
Martin Kovacich
Bob Downing
Lynch
Thomas Mulligan
Anne Mulligan
Mulligan
Francis Silver
John James Smith
Mary Loretta Smith
Ohio
Butte
Smith
W. M. Argalls
Dixie Argalls
Anna Babich
John Babich
Emma la Laine
Fred la Laine
David R. Hodges
Alice Hodges
Grant M. Burke
Babcock Test Attacked in Milk Price Suit
Attorney J. M. Hinkle won a verdict for his client in a milk price suit by Mrs. Wiggins against Unique Dairy in Justice Buckley s court. Defendant’s attorney William Sullivan gave notice of appeal. The dispute centers on price per gallon or butterfat basis and the claim of 18 cents per gallon with a $54 difference in figures.
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Babcock
J. M. Hinkle
Civil Service Exam Notice For Butte Post Office
The United States civil service commission announces a male clerk carrier examination at Butte on February 24 to establish an eligible register for future vacancies. Age 18 to 45. Men only. Application blanks and pamphlets available from the local secretary at the Butte post office or the secretary in Seattle Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Butte
Butte Post Office
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Eleventh Civil Service District
Post Office
Seattle
Wash
Water Waste Notice For Lower Town Water Supply
Owing to extensive waste from running fixtures in cold weather and unrepaired leaks the sanitary conditions in the lower town have become intolerable and the water supply is seriously depleted. Inspectors will cut off supply immediately if leaks or waste are found.
Card of Thanks for George Hanson and Tramway Mine
Expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of George Hanson. Signed by Mrs. Geo. Hanson and family.
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George Hanson
Tramway
Geo. Hanson
Rusty gun kills boy as father examines revolver
A coroner’s jury ruled an accident when a rusty revolver lost for over a year fatally wounded eight year old Rudolph Johnson on January 25. The boy died two days later after being examined at St James hospital. Parents Andrew and Mrs Johnson and hired man Andrew Sandburg testified. the mother cried as she recounted the tragedy at Feeley station.
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Rudolph Johnson
Andrew M. Johnson
Andrew Sandburg
Sandburg
Smalls
Daddy
Rudolph
Eallen
St. James’ Hospital
Mrs. Johnson
Feeley Station
Belated Cold Wave Hits Montana At Least Three Cities
A telegram to the government weather bureau station says a cold wave will drop temperatures by 30 degrees or more in 36 hours. It has arrived in Havre and Great Falls, coming from north and east via western Canada. Forecast calls unsettled and colder with snow in southern and western regions. Tuesday night to be generally fair and colder.
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Butte
Government Weather Bureau
Havre
Great Falls
Canada
Divide
Butte High School Welcomes Large Freshman Class
The second semester begins as Butte High School sees a large influx of freshmen led by Principal Bruce Millikin. Enrollment is expected to rise by about 100, with the Washington junior high also reporting 135 new pupils. A class of 80 graduated Friday, affecting grade enrollments and overall totals.
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Butte High School
Bruce Millikin
Butte
Washington
Twenty Witnesses Back Alibi For Two Defendants
More than twenty witnesses testified that Sam John and Naum De metri were at another coffee house when the shooting occurred, leading to the release of the two defendants on first degree assault with intent to kill. Chris Morris, shot during the incident, was the state’s chief witness. The testimony pointed to Massim Hassan as the shooter, who reportedly fled to St. Louis. Morris alleged a conspiracy to kill him by Hassan and two others. Prosecutors included E. P. Kelly and Tim Downey. Defense counsel were William Sullivan and A. G. Shone.
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Sam John
Naum Demetri
Empress Vaudeville Ends Tonight Then All Girl Revue Opens
The Empress vaudeville bill closes with tonight's performances featuring Jarrow the trickster and five other big acts. Beginning tomorrow afternoon a four day run of the All Girl Revue of 1917 will open. It is a complete musical comedy in two acts and six scenes.
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Empress
Jarrow
Democratic Women's Club Meeting Notice
Democratic Women's Club meets Wednesday January 31 at 8 p m in Judge Lynch's courtroom for election of officers. All members urged to attend. Kate Shea president, Kora Leininger secretary. Mainsprings $1 guaranteed. Mayor lowest priced jewelers in Montana 21 West Park.
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Democratic Women’s Club
Judge
Montana
West Park
Mandamus suit seeks WV tax to pay Virginia debt
Virginia petitions the U S supreme court to compel West Virginia's legislature to levy a tax or issue bonds to fund the 12 398 000 dollar judgment with interest from 1861 for the Virginia state debt. The court heard the matter but took no action, with a ruling expected next week and WV allowed time to show cause.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Virginia
West Virginia
Legislative Assembly
Pollard
West Virginia Senate
House of Delegates
Hunter's Bones Found After Wolf Attack in Oregon
Gold Hill Oregon January 29 Timbermen found a hunter’s scattered bones his empty rifle and three lean wolves on Evans creek Jackson County indicating a fatal struggle. The missing government hunter John Hammersley is believed dead torn by wolves after killing three of the animals. A posse searches for confirmation and the hounds’ fate remains unknown.
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Gold Hill
Ore
Evans Creek
Jackson County
John Hammersley
Hammersley
Democrat Holds Seat in Thirty-Second District Contest
Philadelphia report states the state supreme court affirmed Allegheny County court ruling in the congressional race between Democrat Guy R. Campbell and Republican A. J. Barchfeld, with Barchfeld appealing the action and the outcome upheld.
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Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Allegheny County Court
Guy RE. Campbell
A. J. Barchfeld
Barchfeld
Tally sheets show Campbell leading Barchfeld in lower court
The article recounts the lower court's refusal to accept the certified return sheets in favor of the tally sheets, which indicate Campbell held a majority over Barchfeld.
Russia Faces Famine Amid Plenty Says Times Report
London reports a Times dispatch citing a cor respondent in Russia who says famine exists despite abundance. Petrograd and Moscow are focus areas where rail shortages and poor distribution hinder access to meat bread milk sugar and vegetables as temperatures drop to twenty below zero.
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London
Russia
The
Times
Petrograd
Moscow
Largest for Sale World Has Known in St Louis
St Louis January 29 A record breaking auction opens with pelts valued at 3 000 000 to be sold this week More than 300 merchants plan to attend Two thousand Alaska sealskins plus a live silver fox are offered by the United States government Buyers join firms from Russia England France Germany Canada and the United States to bid on the world class sale
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St. Louis
United States
Russia
England
France
Germany
Canada
Union Pacific Blocked Again in Snowbound Wyoming
Cheyenne Wyoming January twenty ninth a severe snowstorm closed both Union Pacific tracks through the snow area at noon today six trains were moved through the blockade section with rotary snow plows ahead while thirty seven passenger trains await passage in the affected region
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacifific
Gerard's Second Inquiry on Yarrowdale Sailors
Ambassador Gerard reported a second inquiry to the German foreign office asking if any Americans were among neutral sailors taken to Germany as prisoners of war aboard the prize ship Yarrowdale for boarding armed British merchantmen.
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Washington
Gerard
Foreign Office
Germany
Judge Colin Neblett Named U S District Judge for New Mexico
Washington January 29 Colin Neblett of Silver City New Mexico was nominated by President Wilson to serve as United States district judge for New Mexico.
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Washington
Colin Neblett
Silver City
N. M
Wilson
United States
New Mexico
Night at Holland rink promotes skating for kids
A note encourages children's health through skating at the Holland rink tonight with the band in attendance to boost activity and engagement.
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Holland Rink
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Child Friendly Laxative
A vintage advertisement recalls childhood pills calomel and castor oil, urging mothers to switch to California Syrup of Figs a gentle fruit laxative. It claims liver and bowel cleansing, a pleasant taste, and universal use for children and adults with dosage directions on the bottle. Beware counterfeit products and insist on the California Fig Company label.
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California
Advt
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