How the State Fair Began Tells How It Was Accomplished
Wharton recounts meeting with Senator Clark and Montane's state fair proposal. He details Helena’s 1908 legislature action approving funds, early improvements, and later expansions, noting total costs and ongoing funding for the Montana State Fair legacy.
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Uoor
Nanarey
Atrent Railway
Clark
Montane Ho
Hein
Faalis
Howe
Montana
Helena
Gardess
Metona
Getlon
Posal
Entertaining Play at the Empire Theater
The Empire Theater presents an entertaining program featuring Miss Pral Lester performing song and costume changes, with moving pictures and illustrated songs. A complete programme change is promised tomorrow night, including a comedy, a singing act, dancing, and the Wade sisters.
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THE
Empire Theater
Athens
Tprail Lester
Witters
Hkotohats
Radcliffe
Wade Sisters
Timberman editor visits city after Helena convention
George M. Cornwall of Portland editor of the Timberman returns from a Helena convention and tours the city with General and WW Dunks, manager of Western Lumber. Medical Sage of is cited as a regulator of digestion, and Cash Grocery and druggists are mentioned in the clipping.
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George M. Cornwall
Portland
Timberman
Helena
Hig Gen
Dunks
Westert Lumber Company
Medical Sage of
Lira Cash Grocery Company
Gruggists
Boucher Witnesses Passion Play Visit from Oberammergau
Mrs. Boucher and her daughter Halle describe the Oberammergau Passion Play in vivid terms. They witnessed a performance with 6000 in attendance, praised the Virgin Mary portrayal, and noted elaborate scenery. They travel through Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Vienna, Germany, Paris, and plan to return to America October 12, hoping to reunite with friends in Butte.
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Austria
Paris
Germany
Sall
America
Boucher
Gaughter
Butte
Mise Hotleher
Woucher
New York
Gonders
Clerke's Store Under Renovation Reduces Prices
Clerke's at 123 North Main Street undergoes a front renovation with carpenters tearing down and rebuilding to modernize the shop. Prices drop on suits once 25 now sale, and saltm items once 32 to 35 now discounted, inviting shoppers during the upheaval.
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Clarke
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Clerke’s
Clerke's
North Main Street
Blewett and Winecoonm wed at Silver Bow residence
Clarence E Blewett son of Mr and Mrs Henry Blewett married Miss Georgia Winecoonm yesterday. The ceremony took place at the residence of Mrs Elizabeth Hewett in Silver Bow quark with Rev WU, shipper, officiating. Attendants were Mrs Charley Joyce and Alexander Clewelt. Savings at Silver Bow National Bank noted with percent interest.
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Clarence E. Blewett
Henry Blewett
Georgia
Charley Joyce
Alexander Clewelt
Caledonia Street Trouble Halts Work in Controversy
A court case over Caledonia Street grading halted work after owners obtained an injunction. City contractors bulldozed a trench and graded ground, prompting a second injunction request. Judge Lynch advised a temporary order preserving street use for the public pending trial, with no new sidewalks planned unless a district is created.
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Department of Court
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Aldermin Netny
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Lynch
Trosses
Brother of W G Pfouts Led Vigilante Group in Virginia Clay
James Sanders, secretary of the Mantina Pioneers, arrived in town for the funeral of W G Pfouts. A brother of Pfouts, known for leading the vigilante committee at Virginia Clay, lived there in early days and was highly respected for promoting law and order.
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James
Sanders
Mantina Pioneers
la Ln
Nets
Ww. G. Prouts
W. G. Piouts
BS. Piouts
Virginia Clay
Police Court Notes From Dille Mountain
Judge McGowan sent Dille Mountain to 35 days in county jail to sober up amid a spree and delirium fits. Frank Sims received a five day sentence plus an hour and a half to leave town for vagrancy. Faith Epencre forfeited a $14 bond after missing her hearing on restricted behavior. Jark Hands, Silver Tip proprietor, linked to civil club troubles, appeared with others in a drunken charge and minor penalties.
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Dille Mountain
Jodgs McGowan
Frank Sims
Faith Epencre
Jark Hands
Mose
Maccaso
Meda Bod
McGowan Yosterday
McCain
South Butte Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting
The regular meeting of the South Butte Woman's Christian Temperance Union is at 2 39 this afternoon at Mrs Lillys residence 819 West Galena street. Attendees include teens holding silver or gold medals for the Twin Bridges contest and Dy Agron Watkins of Astbury College will present dates for the 1908 western and Pacific coast trip with events in June including state prohibition convention in Granton and church addresses in Butte and Anacounta to extend fraternal greetings to the Epworth League convention.
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South Butte
Melene
Butte
Fest Presbyterian Church
Watkinson
First Baptist Church
Epworth Leogus
Anacoudte
SAFEGUARDS PROPOSED FOR COUNTY WARRANTS
County commissioners received a communication from State Examiner EB Kumne urging new rules on county warrants. He demands that only salary warrants bear county seals and the chairman’s signature, with warrants countersigned by the chairman to prevent fraud. The county already issues 1000 to 1200 att warrants monthly, now subject to Cronin’s oversight.
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EB Kumne
Une
John Henry Cronin
The
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Supreme Court
County of
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Cronin
Two Norwegians Get Into Trouble in Butte Saloon
Rhoneil and Prank Knoweil, two Norwegians, caused trouble at the Council Saloon and Knubdle. They demanded drinks, refused to pay, and sought a fight. Each was fined, costs, and warned to behave in saloons or stay away.
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Butte
Council
Knubdle
Nelson
Tno
Wife Quits Husband in High Profile Canadian Divorce
William Wikis secured a divorce from Carrie Belle Wills yesterday in Judge Lynch's department. The couple married in Huntsville Muskoka Canada and spanned years of separation since 1896. The case described as simple due to absence of the defendant. The same issue lists a separate note about the Republican state convention meeting tomorrow to nominate a full state ticket with Governor A B Eberhardt facing contests in minor posts.
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Carrie Belle Wills
Lynch
Department of
Huntsville
Muskoka
Canada
Samia
St. Paul
A.B. Eberhardt
Prince and Princess Fushino Depart Seattle for Yokohama
In Seattle on June 30 the Prince and Princess Fushino of Japan sailed aboard the steamer Minnesota. At the request of the prince there was no demonstration or entertainment during their stay, ensuring a quiet departure.
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Prince
Princess Fushino
Japan
Yokohama
Minnesota
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