May heat records set in Montana state reports
Helena june 4 registered new heat records in the week ending today per the US Weather Bureau. May temperatures reached 88 in Helena, with May 96 first time this month. Some areas hit 100. Drought and heat harmed crops as dry conditions persisted, though winter wheat and rye showed gains. First alfalfa cut in Yellowstone county this week.
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Montana
Saliec ‘Etary
Gamagen
Yellowstone County
Gerth named assistant lawyer for Montana supreme court
Otto Gerth of Great Falls has been appointed by Atty. Gen. Ford as assistant in the department, succeeding I W Choate who became code commissioner for the Montana supreme court. Gerth, a longtime Great Falls lawyer, recently discharged from military service.
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Mevwna
Une
Otto Gerth
Great Falls
Ate 1
S.C. Ford
Assistater
S Department
I. W. Choate
Montana Supreme Court
Mr. Gerth
Insurance Helena June Collections Record Rise In Receipts
Helena shows a June collections increase with 1919 receipts totaling $204.7 for the period. Comparisons to 1918 and 1917 show the same total at $204, indicating stable outcomes across the two prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansurance
Helena
Sons
Fire Marshal Sets Safe July Firework Rules
Helena June 4 Fire marshal urges patriotic spectators to vent fervor through safe channels this July. He appeals for regulated use of fireworks and cautions against exuberance and negligence. Pistol sales with bonnie cartridges are strictly prohibited in Montana.
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Helena
Dectron
J. S. Men
Ualty
Armig
PUPILS PASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE PUPILS
Bozeman June 4 four eighth grade pupils Walter Eliott George Evans Kelley Andrew Swanson and Ivan Ward receive diplomas admitting them to high school. Twelve pupils sat physiology geography. those passing both are Earl Bryant Edith Chapman Sadie Jong Clarence Feagins Armour McGinley Vern Reid Rose Vanderark Elvin Wicket. Those passing only physiology are Louise Davis Catherine Gaffke Sarah Gouker William McGinney. Those last in geography are Vern Blankship August Gaftke Mildred Stous ton Ada McGinney. No one failed both subjects.
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Bozeman
Gallatin County
Walter Eliott
George Evans Kelley
Andrew Swanson
Ivan’ Ward
Earl Bryant
Edith Chapman
Sadie Jong
Clarence Feagins
Armour McGinley
Vern Reid
Rose Vanderark
Elvin’ Wicket
Louise’ Davis
Catherine Gaffke
Sarah Gouker
William McGinney
Vern Blankship
August Gaftke
Mildred Stouston
Ada McGinney
Admission to Practice Law in Helena
June 4 lists bar applicants taking the state examination in Helena. Names include Massino Glaaso of Butte Emily's Sioa Missonia C.F Studders of Butte George IL Hurd of Missoula and A Suthre of Helena.
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Helena
Att Massino Glaaso
Butte
Emily's
Sioa Missonia
C.F Studders
Bute George IL Hurd
Missoula
Billings Elks Stage Big Community Event
Local Elks lodge in Billings announces a large upcoming event aimed at community outreach and charity. Details highlight a public gathering with activities, refreshments, and fundraising for local programs, inviting residents to participate and support.
Death in Los Angeles hits Three Forks family
Three Forks reports the death of Dunn, brother of Mrs. Bert Dunbar, in Los Angeles after a monthslong decline. Dunn had lived in Southern California three years, with his wife and Laura. burial plans to ship to the old Three Forks home. Local obituaries note a wide circle of friends and survivors including two sisters in Washington and a widowed daughter. Meanwhile, local events include baseball as Belgrade visits Three Forks with a 16 to 1 win, Masons hold a special meeting with seven new members, and a class play slated for June 6 at the high school.
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Three Forks
Bert Dunbar
Dunn
Los Angeles
California
Homer Dunbar
Laura
Herbert
Bar
Shise Rem
Belgrade
Estes and Tohey
Harwood
Zellar
Nebraska
Order of Masons
Sacajawea Hotel
Cora Viewig
Chicago
Reves
Mra
L. Hills
Three Forks Sands
Miles City
State Auditor Warns Over Advertisements in Publicity
Helena June 4 George S Porter state auditor and investment commissioner says wholesale violations stem from failure to follow provisions and advertisements must be submitted before publication. newspapers pamphlets and readers used to promote campaigns require prior approval. licensing by the Investment department signifies only that information is on file and that promoters may profit if plans succeed. fines from 100 to 10000 and possible imprisonment up to one year for continued violations.
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Helena
George S. Porter State Auditor and Investment Commissioner
Shi
Porter
Daign
Alto Ts
P Sioner
Building Activity Shows Increase in Lumber Demand
June 4 report notes renewed activity in construction and freight as lumber demand rises. References to city and country collaboration, heavier movement of goods, and locomotives increasing freight flow amid improving market signals.
Power City Union Adopts Wage Scale
In Power City the union held its annual meeting on June 4 with 446 members present. The body adopted a wage scale and deferred certain positions while reaffirming the stance of the reverend Great Palle. Officers elected included treasurer J and Ee Winn, with trustees named to oversee union affairs.
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Power City Union
Tive
Palle
Ana ‘Ously
Maine
Ee Winn
Drustees Ter
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Events and Doings
In Deer Lodge a local play by the Ladies of the Army of the Republic drew large crowds, with many turned away for lack of seating. The show, titled Pacing the Hopto, featured notable guests and promising attendance this spring. Ralph Smiths brother, a U.S. Army member, returned from France, and plans were discussed for the Grand Army encampment. County commissioners adjourned after a three day session addressing HALAL matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Bolws
Bishop Carroll
Helena
Ladies of Army of the Republic
Deer’ Lodge
Hoeptner
Wallace
Jens
Ralph” Smiths
United States Army
France
Ladies of the Republic
Grand Army
Tribe Couty
Sixty Gents 15 Paid Seiben Grimes Clip
Great Falls reports Henry Leiben and the Seien and Grimes wool outfit announced their 1918 clip to Silberman and Co Chicago buyers at 69 cents a pound. William Rae Jr of Billings completed a deal for twenty thousand pounds of wool. Martinadate Martinsdale sold 20, with Liverman likely handling payment as shearing continues in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Henry Leiben
Seien and
Grimes
Sam
Silberman & Co
Chicago
William Rae Jr
Billings
Martinsdale
Liverman Eco
Lewistown News Highlights Local Actions and Trials
Lewistown reports a year and a half without a policewoman prompts the mayor to appoint. The Outlook club closes season with a banquet at the Fergus featuring presiding Prof. Crego and speakers including C W Runtin A Franake George Bears Daniel Bryant and Dr. John Atkdon. County high school commencement set for Friday with Atibel delivering the address. City cemetery trustees named by Mayor Mitchell include Gr Creel Judge F Ward Brassey Mrs Will Fergus Cant A C Kirkland and Charles Wentworth. Elmer Mechnnis sues ex mayor Samuel Phillips in district court over injuries from a motorcycle crash. Ginnis seeks $6000 in damages for a July collision blamed on defendant’s negligence. Mr Wise sues J M Miller and E M Miller for $25000 damages over seed records and Immen pinineift in th.
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Lewistown
Outlook Club
Fergus
H.P. Crego
C. 'W Runtin
A. Franake
George Bears
Daniel Bryant
John Atkdon
Ble
Tanner
Tibel
Gradu
Mitchell
GR. Creel
F Ward Brassey
Will Fergus
A.C. Kirkland
Charles Wentworth
Elmer“ Mechnnis
Samuel Phillips
Bri ~Ce
Department of the District Court
MoGinnis
Moore ‘Country
Auto
Ginnis
MR. Wise
JM. Miller
EM. Miller
Ecorda
Immen Pinineift
Elks Pageant Plans Big City Celebration
Local Elks lodge unveils plans for a major city celebration featuring a mammoth parade and a large fireworks display. Prominent regional figures to speak at the event and a community barbecue is planned with significant funding allocated for the pyrotechnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Bage
Wnet
Yellowstone Issues Road Bond Election in Yellowstone County
Billings June 4 The board of county commissioners today fixed September time for a special election to vote on a 250000 bond issue for better roads in Yellowstone County.
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Billings
Board of County Commissioners
Yellowstone ‘County
Polson Approves Highway Project After Meeting
A Mussoul meeting heard Helena advocates brief the Interpark highway boost and Polson residents pledged support. Each town sent a committee to the Mussoul gathering Tuesday to discuss the project and assess local backing.
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Polson
Une 4Ius
Helena
Cgray
Hall M
Mussoul
Board Approves Plans for Terminal Elevator
Great Falls June 4 The board of managers has accepted James Stewart Engineering Co Chicago plan for a state owned terminal elevator with 41000 bushels capacity and an estimated cost of 222600 Engineers will inspect sites this week and finalize specifications within 30 to 40 days before inviting bids for construction
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Great Falls
Board of Mangers
James Stewart Engineering Company of
Chicago
State Board of Examiners
Charles W Mathison Barracks Fire Victim
After days of uncertainty the victim was identified as Charles W Mathison son of Mr and Mrs J I Mathison of this city He had residence listed as Clancy Montana and birthplace Great Falls Montana He had left the Great Falls fire for mare Island California and had been at the station two days before the barracks fire at Mare Island California where he perished
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Charles W Mathison
Mare Island
Cal
J. 1 Mathison
Womon
Clancy. Mont
Laney
Great Palley
Dillon News Roundup and Local Happenings
Dillon residents plan a major association event to boost turnout and fund highway improvements from Melrose to Somali. County commissioners weigh bond measures while drought worries farmers as crops suffer. Bail set in a theft and assault case. May 1919 county health report tallies births and deaths with measles and other illnesses reported.
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Yeoman
Tozeman Jallatin
Roseman
Visitors Day at Gallatin County High School
Ozeman June 4 visitors day planned at Gallatin County High School. Patrons and interested locals are invited to inspect the school buildings and view student work. At 3:30 in the afternoon a program directed by Miss Bell Ribble features music by the girls' glee club and a Latin play by the Cicero class.
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Ozeman
Gallatin County High School
Bell Ribble
Cicero
Books Galore Fall Into Hearst Library May Additions
During May the Hearst library received a vast influx of new adult and juvenile titles. Authors span Abbott, Adams, Curwood, Doyle, Burroughs, Deland, Wells, and Tarbell, among others, with works from adventures and classics to youth guides and biographies. The list details hundreds of titles and authors across departments, signaling a major expansion of holdings.
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Hearst Treebrary
Togeth
Abbott
Abbott—ola
Adams
Henry ‘Adams Adams
Altsheler—Gune
Europe
Babcock
Ann’ Rutledge
Barbusse
Barclay
Barrett
Bennett
Black
Blasco
Catheara
Jean
Brady
Burnham
Princess Urnham
Burroughs
Tarzan
Nurroughs
Tarzan of the
Durroughs
Opar
Hill
Clemens
Tom Sawyer
Clouston
Man From the
Davis
the Kaiser
Deland
Awakening
Helen Richie
Dell—Great
McManter
Stephen G. Manners
Miller
South America
Enthau
Morgenthau
Mulford—Bar- Mulford
Oppenheim
Cafes Closed by Hotel Rainbow and Park Hotel Strikes
June 4 reports cafes at Hotel Rainbow and Park Hotel closed due to a strike by cafe kitchen and chambermaid staff over wage scales. Other hotel cafes operate, proprietors claim they meet demands, public not suffering. no negotiations reported, but rumors of spread to other lines.
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Hotel Rainbow
Park Hotel
Polson News Briefs From June 4 Early Delegations and Local Events
A note from Polson reports a large turnout for the late Albert Ingram funeral fit at Kalispell. A representative delegation of Polson business men including J H Cline James Kert W A Gregg and M D Ignatius attended the Mise Soula Western Montana business men meeting. Polson ball team lost to visiting team 7 to 1 at Polson ballpark. County road work proceeds from the Northern Pacific station to the Bozeman Milling lower mill with crushed rock donated by Nelon Story Jr and rock being hauled from Logan. road survey completed and construction to begin.
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J. H. Cline
James, Kert
W. A. Gregg
M.D. Ignatius
Polson
Rowman
Northern Pacific
Bozeman
Bridger Canyon
Nelon Story Jr
Logan
Fourth of July dances planned in Anaconda Montana
A Montana hotel meeting of the music and dance committee set Fourth of July plans in Anaconda. Street dancing will occur on Main Street between Third and Park while Moose, Ancient Order of Hibernians and Austrian Hall host indoor events. Three orchestras will play in the hall and Butter Provost's ACM band will supply music for street dancers.
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Anaconda
Montana Hotel
Third
Park
Moose
Order of Hibernians
ACM
Band of
Butter Provost
Aged Woman Murdered in San Francisco Case
Police report indicates widow Sara Coburn was found murdered in her home in San Francisco. Coburn, connected to a wealth estate, is under investigation as authorities pursue leads in the fatal stabbing.
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San Francisco
Mre
Sarah Coburn
Toren “Gos Millonaire Nea
Coburn
Tewan Ghaiy
Montana court to sell minor's real estate in Deer Lodge County
In the Third District of Montana Deer Lodge County a guardian seeks sale of an estate realty for four acres in Deer Lodge. The sale requires district court confirmation and bidding rules specify a written offer by the highest bidder after June 1949. The property is described as a four acre tract conveyed from Berton Vincent to Lewis Neat.
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Montana
Deer Lodge
A. Neat
Tate
Minnie B. Neat
Lewis A. Neakenor
State of Montana
Sal
Berton Vincent
Lewis County
Eale
Sima Enna
Epoue B. Neap
Lewis A. Neaf
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Weather Bureau
Choate
Schilling
Japan
Ceylon
India
Schilling & Co
United States Mall
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
No. 4
Hamilton
Bob” Mentrum
Mita
State Auditor
Sieben-Grimes
William Rae
Berman Brothers
Clip
Tellowstone
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Brick Department
Charles W. Mathison Barracks
Dillon News
Dillon
Xeale
Associa
Semon Portant
Thishreetini
Melrose Monida
G.T. Paul
Lucille
Freshington
D.C
J. N. Stevenson
Anna Patterson
Boston
Stevenson
Arthur Connell
Tozen Indies
South Tollaho Street
Charles Bennington
Phillips Bh
Idaho
Walter J. Hi
Evington
St Flathead
McClure
Jones
ABD Companen
Gene Phil Aireanan
Mo New Guard Regiment
Wells
White
Wiggin
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Wilson
Martin Shuler
Uvenile Department
Alcott
Anderson
Bancroft—Games
Raraint
Raum
Blaisdell
Little Folks
Brooks
Brown
Surprise House
Burmett
Eartha
Prairie Rose Champlin
Young Folks
Cyclopedia of Games
Crump—Boys Book of Mounted
Paul
Mounted Police
Heyliger
Fairview
Hofman
Sun’ Dial
Tohnston
Toby ‘Tyler
Xaine
McManus
Mansfield
Brenen
Mansield
Pendleton
Captain Tedbolt
Cinder Pond
Sabin
Book of Warriors
Dale Kinzer
Tomlinson
Wade
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