Butte Current Notes Roundup of city visitors and local notices
Butte social notes list numerous guests and visitors from Helena Dillon Anaconda Great Falls Billings Miles City and other towns. Mentions include J T Wright J M Jackson H C Thompson and J A Wentworth among others. Local births business trips and hospital updates are noted along with bank deposits and magazine ads. A Milwaukee trip to Atlantic City is planned for Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Tires
Stein-Bloch
Tonkin
F. P. Ogden
Helena
J. T. Wright
ST. Sipp
Dillon
Butte
C.H. Bray
J. M. Jackson
Sheridan
H.C. Thompson
Lewistown
Limg
John J. Shipman
Robert Jennings
Ryegate
C.M. McCutcheon
Great Falls
Hi. Aniston
E. Wyatt
Lambert HN
Monon
Wisdom
J. Allen
Miles City
Pete Bonino
Anaconda
Ruesch
Twin Bridges
Thomas Coates
Deer Lodge
Yester
Pratt
Great Fall
Mra
F. J
North Main
Fred Penwell
Lewis Penwell
Bone
C. G. Robinson
Wyoming
F. W. Balles
Anaconi
Wilfred Julean
South
Idaho
W. J. Swindlehurst
State Accident Board
C. Jaberson
Glasgow
Nell Flaherty
Marion Whalen
Billings
Romer H. Guenther
Swanlake
Edward Campbell Porn
Peter Connolly
Massachusetts Avenue
Wesson
John Manly
Burke
Nellie
Sievers
Sulla Lynch
Milwaukee
Atlantic City
N. J
Ladies’ Catholic | Benevolent Association
J. H. Knee
South Idaho
Saloon owner kills patron by accident during robbery
Pat Liggan known as Pat Leggat fired twice at robbers in his Liggan saloon at 78 East Woolman street to frighten the assailants. Patrick H. Sullivan, 27, a miner, sleeping on the back porch, was shot and later died. Sheriff investigations led to George Goggin’s arrest, with Liggan identifying him. Sullivan leaves a wife and three children. funeral plans pending and an inquest by Coroner Lane later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick H. Sullivan
Pat Liggan
Pat Leggat
Liggan
East Woolman Street
Sullivan
Liskan
George Gozein
Goggin
North Main Street
Lane
Funeral for Martin Nygard Attended by Large Crowd
Martin Nygard, longtime Butt merchant, died late Sunday. Services were at his home on West Porphyry Street at 8:20 pm with a high mass at St Patrick's Church. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. He operated several confectionery and refreshment stores, including locations on Broadway and Montana and on South Dakota Street. He belonged to Knights of Columbus Modern Woodmen Loyal Order Moose and the painters and decorators union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porphyry
St.Patrick's Church
Holy” Cro
Nygard
Butt
Broadway
Montana
South Dakota Street
Knights of Columbus
Modern Wood
Men of the World, Loyal
Order Moose
The
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Montana Urged to Enlist for Officers Reserve Camp
Chairman A J Davis appeals Montana men to rush applications for the second officers reserve camp at Presidio. Only five days remain to register for admission, with training and higher officer salaries offered. Local and state committees coordinate outreach as eight western states send delegates to the camp openings on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Davis
Montana
Presidio
P.M. Lansdale
Day
Butte
M.A. Berger
F.L. Mele
Blanks
Berger
Captain Clark
Helena
Army
Family Bible Evidence Used To Prove He Is Not A Slacker
Charles Pomeroy a cowboy from the Wisdom district relies on a family Bible at the Twin Falls Idaho old homestead to prove he is not underage for the registration act and to avoid jail. Deputies Moore Emil Johnson and Dewey Sampson escort him and two ranchers from Butte to Helena as federal court sessions begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pomeroy
Wisdom District
Twin Falls
Idaho
Pomeroy
Butte
Moore
Emil Johnson
Dewey Sampson
Swampson
Johnson
Helena
Feder
Silver Bow faces 1000000 more for county with tax rate held
Silver Bow county may see about 100000 more income next year if the 27.8 mill rate holds, driven by 20 million more assessable property, per Assessor Peter Kelly. Budget work has begun, with no levy increase expected though reductions await the budget. Key costs include two special deputies and widows pensions, now totaling 81000 yearly, while Butte city sees smaller property gains. paving on Montana street requires official council order and July 18 protest deadline. a 5 percent protest would block paving district creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
Peter Kelly
J. J. Harerington
Butte
Montana Street
Wharton
Henderson charged after stabbing in dollar dispute
In a dispute over a dollar, A. J. Henderson allegedly stabbed J. W. Schaffer requiring 14 stitches. Henderson faces second degree assault charges. The witness lives at 2708.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Henderson
J. W. Schaffer
Schaffer
Henderson
Protecting Consumers in Wartime Wheat Markets
Amid fluctuating prices and disrupted world trade, officials urge systematic measures to prevent speculation and ensure fair distribution from farm to consumer. They warn that allied buyers and shipping shortages threaten American producers, risking a shift to flour over wheat and potential price slumps if not controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Hoover Explains Need for Food Administration Legislation
In a public message Herbert Hoover outlines why new food administration measures are needed to curb rising prices, protect farmers, and prevent consumer hardship. He notes market isolation, export constraints, and the risk of recurring shortages unless swift legislation passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
War Veterans Form Flying Squad Formation Planned
Announcement calls all Spanish American War veterans to meet at the courthouse chamber of commerce room next Tuesday night. They aim to form a flying squadron with guidance of Commander in Chief Chisholm. The Henry Te Law ton camp will hold an open meeting following a recent news discussion to explore forming a home guard auxiliary state ready for duty anywhere. War veterans nationwide are forming similar organizations to aid national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Vadvice of
Mander
Chisholm
Henry Te Lawton
Law orders crackdown on saloons selling to intoxicated patrons
Police officers issue a special order to patrols to watch for violations of the liquor sale ban to intoxicated individuals. Rumors say drunks could still obtain liquor if they had money, with several saloons reportedly defiant. Proprietors face wrath if found serving intoxicated patrons as police alert saloons and seek assistance from the Retail Liquor Dealers’ association to end illegal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monto
Lquor
Hayes Returns to Butte for Funeral After Marine Duty
W H Hayes formerly of Butte now with the United States Marine Corps stationed at Mare Island was in Butte for his father William Worth’s funeral. Norton Worth and Charles Lo Worth accompanied by Mrs. Joseph Dawe and son Will spent ten days in Missoula as guests before returning to Butte. The Central Presbyterian women plan a picnic at Columbia Gardens Thursday afternoon meeting at Main and Park streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hayes
Butte
United States Marina, Corps
Mare Island
William Worth
Norton
Charles Lo. Worth
Missoula
Joseph Dawe
Central Presbyterian Church
Columbia Gardens
Main
Park Streets
City Attorney orders dimming rule enforcement
The city attorney directed police to arrest motorists who do not dim their headlights within city limits. Complaints cite overt bright lights and several accidents. An ordinance requiring dimming when passing another car took effect last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourge D
de Salt
Police Department
Mine Rescue Classes Inaugurated In Butte
Special mine rescue work for the miners of Butte started yesterday under A. Allen of the government rescue car. Dr KR Sayers will direct the effort and the rescue car will be stationed at the Pittsmont mine for three weeks. Classes in mine rescue work began at 1 o clock yesterday afternoon with first aid instruction at 1 o clock each evening in the chamber of commerce courthouse room. Miners are invited to attend. First aid lasts five days, with sessions Monday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts
A. Allen
KR Sayers
United States Public Health Service
Pittsmont
Chamber of Commerce
Government Cat
Reac
Anaconde Coppar Mining Company
All
John
John Fe Boardman
West collector a ten year o a nder dies at Horden Kent
A man described as a local West collector in Horden Kent recently died. He was found to have collected more than 100 fancy waistcoats, reflecting a notable hobby or occupation. The report notes his residence and date of death, with emphasis on the unusual garment collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
Horden
Kent
Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors and Daughters Aid
A note expresses heartfelt gratitude to kind neighbors and friends who offered sympathy and assistance during the funeral of the writer's husband. Special thanks are given to the Troy Moose and the Daughters who sent flowers and support for JOSEPH FREETHY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Moose
Odue
Thors
Joseph
Freethy
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Butte News
Pat Sullivan
RAN
Martin Nygard
Ble
Nersed
Holy Ross
Economy Shoe Company
W. G. Lewis
West Park Street
Ti Butte Optica, Co
Family Bible
Rssen
Pris
Tam
Mose Linz
Main and
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
PARK
Ler
Maxim
Climax
Lyon
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Thora Ti
Food Administration
Lawton
Car
Oit
EN Public Health Service
Undertaker
Sherman & Reed
Krank Pil
Wadi Rab
Manuel
East
Iroadway
Sacred” Heart Church
Oly
Joseph Richards, MC. Wards, Piper
Patrick Q. Sullivan
Ini
Iis
Birk Emmet Murphy
Woolian Street
St Mary's Church
Maia
Ollock
Larry Duggan
M. J. Walsh CO
Embalmers
Wa Park St
Fresh Flowers
Shiners
McCarthy
East Broadway
Armour's
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