Butte Visitors and Local Services Highlight Midtown Notes
A roundup of visitors and local services in Butte includes rent pianos and moving firms, glass fitting, and storage. Residents and travelers from Billings, Helena, Deer Lodge, Great Falls, and other towns stop at the Finlen or Leggat hotels, with several railway officials and business travelers passing through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
Mont. Transfer Co
Kelley-Coward
N. Main
Butte
Frank Ogden
Angel Island
San Francisco
Leggat
G. Sutherland
Walla ‘Walla
Wash
Alexander Peyne
Dell
Harry Gee
Billings
Oo. L. Berg
Lennep
Hk. J. Dee
Northern Pacific Railway
Missoula
Lisle Baker
Beach
N. D
R. Nelson
E. L. Belzer
Nettie Hayes
Great Falls
Rose Spencer
Lebanon
Finlen
R. Rudberg
Minneapolis
Joe Morgean
Camas
A. J. Nicholson
Chicago, Milwaukee
E. Futrall
Ennis
Thornton
Saturday Evening Post
Argosy
Movie Weekly
P. O
Henry Coulam
Union Pacific System
Los Angeles
Rotary
H. D. MacMurray
Whitehall
R. O. Jeanet
Helena
Montana Directory of Manufacturers
H. FE. Thompson
Boulder
Anna J. Smith
G. H. Jacobus
Montana
I. J. Taylor
Livingston
Kiwanis Club Pledges for Harrison Avenue Paving and Auditorium
Kiwanis club members at a noon meeting in Butte pledged 1590 toward Harrison avenue paving contingent on a south side improvement district formed by Aug 1. They discussed an auditorium as a civic project and heard Judge Jackson praise the flag and American ideals. Plans progress for the Butte tourist camp with a new kitchen and park openings by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Harrison Avenue
Kiwanis Club
Squirrel
South Side
T. C. Witherspoon
Chamber of Commerce
Witherspoon
Joseph R. Jackson
C. H. Stephenson
Stephenson
Pat’ Moran
Joe McDonald
Fox Film Corporation
Katherine MacDonald in New Screen Triumph
Katherine MacDonald headlines The Woman's Side at Rialto in a three-angled drama of womanhood politics and hearts. J A Barry directs withEdward Burns Henry Barrows Dwight Crittenden Ora Devereaux and Wade Boteler in support as First National showcases the star's dramatic range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine MacDonald
Rialto Theater
G. P. Schulberg
First National
Miss MacDonald
J. A. Barry
Barry
Edward Burns
Henry Barrows
Dwight Crittenden
Ora Devereaux
Wade Boteler
Alimony and Custody Sought in Helena Divorce
Gertrude Kennedy files for divorce from William Kennedy in district court alleging continual quarreling. She cites his earnings at $100 a month+ and seeks $75 monthly alimony for herself and two children ages 2 years and 3 months, plus custody and attorney fees. Married at Helena May 10, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Kennedy
William Kennedy
Helena
Appraisers Appointed for Mary Sheehan Estate
At a hearing before Judge Lynch yesterday, Joseph Nolan Edvin P Noland and M C Erker were appointed appraisers of the Mary Sheehan estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Joseph Nolan
Edvin P. Noland
M. C. Erker
Mary Sheehan
First Butte Mines band concert opens summer series
The Butte Mines band led by Sam Treloar will open a summer concert series tonight in front of the courthouse weather permitting. Senator Harry Gallwey will preside and Mayor Cocking will speak. Programs with band facts and Montana statistics will be distributed. Citizens are advised to bring camp stools for comfort through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Mines
Sam Treloar
Musicians
Harry Gallwey
Cocking
Treloar
Butte
Montana
Burglary Charges Filed Against Walsh and Allison
An information filed in Judge Wilkinson's court accuses Ted Walsh and George Allison of burglary at a house on East Broadway. Norman Naughton reports the pair broke into a store room and stole several shirts, then were chased down an alley.
Local Grocery Ad Lists Flour Corn Meal and Oats Prices
An old newspaper ad details coffee sacks labeled Lyons Best and Occident, 98 pound flour sacks at 5.00, 9 pound corn meal bags at 20 cents, Montana rolled oats at 43 cents, and 24 pound sacks of patent flour with no strings. It presents a snapshot of period pricing and product names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen's
White House
Lyon
Montana
United Spanish Vets to Meet in Missoula Encampment
The United Spanish War Veterans annual encampment will be in Missoula on June 26 and 27 with elections for next year. Henry W. Law ton camp No. 1 of Butte plans large attendance. Delegates named from Butte chapter include Charles F. Juttner Charles Gardner Andrew Endrick P Deloughry Frank Otis and Gus Nichols. Past commanders and current officers listed include G W Bruner T A McAuliffe Andrew Jensen W R Van Orden James Spaulding Walter Morrison M J Mullen Martin Hall T J Burphy and Nels Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans
Missoula
Henry W. Lawton
Butte
Charles F. Juttner
Charles Gardner
Andrew Endrick
P. Deloughry
Frank Otis
Gus Nichols
G. W. Bruner
T. A. McAuliffe
Andrew Jensen
W. R. van Orden
James Spaulding
Walter Morrison
M. J. Mullen
Martin Hall
T. J. Burphy
Nels Pearson
Gladys Belle starts first well in Sweetgrass field
Drilling began on the Gladys Belle Company project with the first well spudded and reaching 340 feet. The firm under Montana-Canadian Oil contract plans three wells in the Sweetgrass field, aiming to complete the first by mid July, near section 19 township 37 range 4 east, 49 miles northeast of the Sweetgrass arch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FM. Bell
Gladve Belle of
Company
Giladye Belle
Ol Company
Sweetgrass Arch
Gladys Belle Company
Sweetgrass Field
Mr. Bell
Kevin
Sweetgrass Hille
Chester
Butte
Bell
Great Falls
Sam Protine’s Son and Youthful Mischief
A fragment notes a scene on East Park Street where Sam Protine, a 98 year old man seeking a wife, is mocked by local youths. Elderly passers-by chide the crowd while Sam deflects with a quip about his own boy and “boys will be boys.” The dialogue hints at family life and rural humor in a city setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Protine
East Park Street
Sam
Heavy Showers Hit Butte After Texas Warm Spell
Showers moved through Butte yesterday and last night after a spell of sunshine with temperatures reaching 83 degrees. Rain is said to aid crops and no area reports drought conditions. Forecasts indicate the rain will continue through today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Husband Fails to Pay Alimony in Court Contempt Charge
Lilly Oswald files affidavit in district court accusing former husband George Oswald of failing to pay alimony owed. She seeks citation to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Oswald
George Oswald
Helmville Visitor Reports Strong Sheep and Cattle Season
Herman Spieker, Helmville businessman, tours Butte wholesalers and notes excellent sheep and cattle conditions. He says range grass is better than in years past and lambing season is complete with the livestock weathering winter well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Spieker
Helmville
Butte
Choir of Lowell Avenue Church Plans June 16 Program
The Lowell Avenue Methodist Episcopal church choir will present a program on Friday evening June 16 at 8 o'clock featuring anthems solos duets and readings. Assisting artists include Mrs Calloway Mrs Lund Mrs Benson and William Henry. A farewell offering will be collected to fund new song books for the Sunday school and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard Calloway
Lund
Benson
William Henry
Sister Mary Oswald Returns to Butte After 13 Years
Sister Mary Oswald of the Sisters of Charity in Kansas City arrived in Butte yesterday to visit her mother Mrs. Anna Erb at 403 West Granite. She attended parochial schools and Central High here and will spend time with relatives before returning to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Oswald
Order of Sisters of Charity
Kansas City
Butte
Anna Erb
West
Granite Street
Central High School
Anderson Faces Larceny Charge
Under Sheriff Robinson traveled to Helena to obtain governor’s signature for extradition papers to return Harold Anderson from Kansas City to face a grand larceny charge. He allegedly stole a revolver, a pawn ticket for 88.50, and several personal items from Lottie Knapp, a 65-year-old bride-to-be, on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Helena
Harold Anderson
Butte
Kansas City
Anderson
Lottie Knapp
Sam Protine
Sheriff's Office
Metcalf Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Butte
Robert Metcalf announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. A 35 year Butte resident, he recently retired from the school board after a prior run for county commissioner under the convention system. He previously worked 12 years underground and later entered contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Metcalf
Metcalf
Butte
Boy Scouts Hike East of Columbia Gardens
A group of Boy Scouts hiked over the range east of Columbia Gardens despite rain. Assistant Scout Executive Henry Sarles accompanied the party. Readable names include Gerald Patterson Harold Johnson Bill Murphy Theodore Healy Stanley Wilson Lawrence Gillis Stanford Olson John Sloar Henry Heidermann Earl Symon Junior Bargion and Ferdie Noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gardens
Henry Sarles
Gerald Patterson
Harold Johnson
Bill Murphy
Theodore Healy
Stanley Wilson
Lawrences Gillis
Stanford Olson
John Sloar
Henry Heidermann
Earl Symon
Junior Bargion
Ferdie Noon
Businessman Sowter Conducts Fort Benton Trade in Butte
H. Sowter of Fort Benton is described as transacting business in Butte, indicating commercial activity across the two Montana locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Sowter
Fort Benton
Butte
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UTEYS
Lyon's Best
Richelieu, van Camp's
HEINZ
Graham
Luteys
Rice Brothers
Props
Owsley Building
Butte Notes
F. R R. Bartels
Frank O'Meara
Charles P. Cotter
Wellington D. Rankin
H. F. Krueger
Minnie C. French
South Bend
Ind
Laura Shippee
New York City
St. Sons of Billings
G. F. Brooks
Bitter Root Valley
Ktwantans
Harrison Ave
McArth, Bryant & CO
Hansen’s
Rex
Cascade
Chilling
Skinner's
John J. M’carthy
Loiselle Taxi
Katherine
ACKS
Gongert
Courthouse
McCarthy
East Broadway
Welch
Bozeman
Hansen
Lipton
Royal Club
Italy
Imp
Rose
Oregon
Nee
Ais Way
Fruit Department
Lowell Avenue
MacDonald
THE
Richard Barthelmess In
Sonny
Larceny
Bob Metcalf
BOY Scouts
Pauline
Frederick
Colin Campbell
Jimmie
HOT Springs
Elk Park
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