County Attorney Files Complaint Buckley's Court
The first murder charge in Butte district court for 1928 was filed yesterday by County Attorney Tim Downey in Justice Louise Buckley's court. John Kelly is charged with beating his wife Grace Kelly to death. Kelly is in custody at Billings. a deputy will be sent to bring him for trial.
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Butte District Court
Tim Downey
Louise Buckley
John Kelly
J. J. Murphy
Kelly
Grace Kelly
Billings
Angus McLeod
Gace Kelly
Butte
Popular Young Couple Married in Butte
Miss Beth Lavin and William F. Blewett, noted Butte youths, wed yesterday morning at the bride’s home 171 East Center street. Rev. Frederick T. Spencer officiated. The bride wore pink ratette and blond slippers. Gordon Blewett, her brother, acted as best man and later the couple left for a honeymoon visiting Seattle before settling in Butte.
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Beth Lavin
William F. Blewett
Butte
East Center Street
Frederick T. Spencer
Carrie Hocking
Elsa Martin
Gordon Ewett
Blewett
Elizabeth Lavin
Centerville
Butte Business
Co. O. D
Orton Brothers Music
Palmer’s Orchestra
Seattle
Rainfall in June Details Weather Bureau Report
Weather bureau records show rain fell on 20 days in June totaling 1.92 inches. Four days were clear, 13 cloudy, and 13 partly cloudy. Early month was dry, then rainfall rose, with low temperatures around 34 degrees on June 6 and a high of 80 degrees on June 26.
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Tatte
Weather Bureau
Butte Woman Tirade Over Ice Cream Ends in Fine
Rae Wright testified in court that ice cream in a Butte establishment caused a tirade late Friday night. She claimed the service was poisoned and made her sick. Police and judge heard the defense as she described the incident. She was fined 25 dollars. John Brocking forfeited 35 dollars for reckless driving on Park.
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Rae Wright
Shea
Charles Rodda
John Brocking
Sisters from Iowa visit Butte convent to discuss schooling
Sister M. St Helen and Sister M. Salita from St. Joseph college Duque Iowa visit Inware Conception convent on West Copper street. They invite all considering attending the school to visit during their several days in Butte.
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Butte
M. St. Helen
M. Salita
St. Joseph College
Dunque
Iowa
Inwate Conception
West Copper Street
Quartz Street Garage Prepares for Busy Rush
In anticipation of a surge of out-of-town motorists next week Quartz Street Garage opens complete storage service. Wallie Cook and Joe Campbell offer eight hour thorough car inspection oiling washing greasing amid traffic from newcomers on automobile row. Five couples wed in Southwark England church.
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Quartz Street
Wallie Cook
Joe Campbell
Automobile Row
Perham Motor Company
Lydia Burley Presents Photo Of French War Bride
Mrs. Lydia Burley of Butte presented the Ladies auxiliary of Silver Bow post American Legion with a photograph of Annette Markland a French war bride who died in Butte in 1920. The picture was taken in France while she was in war service. Mr and Mrs Ray Gilbert of 842 West Silver Street hosted Gilbert relatives from Colville Washington during the past week including Mr and Mrs T J Gilbert, Mrs Rolla Willett and her children Betty Jean and Neva, and Kenneth. During the visit the elder Mr Gilbert aged 71 made his first mine trip.
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Lydia Burley
Butte
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Silver Bow Post
American Legion
Annette Markland
France
Ray Gilbert
West
Silver Street
Gilbert
T. J. Gilbert
Rolla Willett
Betty Jean
Neva
Kenneth
Colville
Wash
Building Permits Issued in Butte During June
The city engineer’s office issued 32 building permits in June for dwelling, business buildings, garages, and electric sign installations. May totals were not matched this month as a city record approaches. RETURN FROM COAST Mr Edward Marans Mrs and their children return home after a three week coast trip by car visiting Spokane Portland Seattle Vancouver and other cities.
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Butte
Edward Marans
West Gold Street
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
British Columbia
Butte to Host International First-Aid Contests
Twenty Butte teams will compete in the international first-aid and mine rescue contests in Butte August 20 to 22 with Anselmo defending its world title won in Pittsburg last year. Anaconda and Great Falls also enter, drawing thousands of visitors from Montana and teams from other states, Canada, and Mexico. Three Butte teams are pictured among the entrants.
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Butte
Anselmo
Pittsburg
Anaconda
Great Falls
Montana
Canada
Mexico
Bridget Burns Fails to Appear in Contempt Case
In a court session Judge Bourquin ordered Bridget Burns to show cause why she should not be punished for contempt for not surrendering Pauline Marie August to her father George August. Burns failed to appear. officers could not locate her. A new writ and order were issued. Burns previously faced a kidnapping charge and was released on bond. The article also notes the divorce action of Mattie Marling against J R Marling, with alimony and attorney fees set, and lists several other cases continued or entered for advisement.
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Bridget Burns
Anyear
Burns
Mattie Marling
J. R. Marling
Marling
Theo Malins
Anaconda Company
Christ Molich
Christ Tokich
Frank Reynolds
Esther Reynolds
Katherin Olson
Soren Olson
Minnite Schwend
J. Thorkelson
F. X. Leschner
Frank M. Glenn
Court notes in Silver Bow recount district rulings
Judge Bourquin denied dismissing the order to show cause in J H Curtis vs Viola Curtis and ordered Curtis to pay $500 for attorney fees and suit money. Alimony and $500 travel expenses from St Louis to Butte were denied for lack of proper showing. FE S Watson vs Ruby E Watson: plaintiff’s exceptions noted. no amendment allowed. J L Somerville vs Independent Milk and Cream Co dismissed without prejudice.
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Bourquin
District Court
Silver Bow County
J. H. Curtis
Viola Curtis
Ruby E. Watson
J. L. Somerville
Independent Milk and Cream Company
Auto theft report prompts police inquiry
Rolland B. Manley of 2223 George Street reported yesterday that his automobile was stolen. A car stolen from Mike Carroll was recovered later yesterday in the 300 block of West Silver, police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland B. Manley
George Street
Mike Carroll
West Silver
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Buckley's Court
Southwark
England
Markland
Belmont
Enoch Johns
William Lynch
D. Harrington
Martin Caine
W. R. Jenkins
Jeffrie Cullman
W. A. Sennett
Elm Orlu
Jack Lavelle
Edwin Agier
John Prosper
Leslie Shifty
Lawrence Freyler
Dewey Ownes
Black Rock
Angus Meagher
William Leary
Vernon Tippet
Pat Leary
Claude Keel
John Cole
Edwin Duncan
Montana Railroad
Vernis Martin
Hintz
Cretonne
Boudoir
Karpen
Charter Oak
W. Broadway
Bridget Burn
Julius Gehrmann Jr
D. C
Chiropractic Health Service
Penn. Block
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