Butte Men Named In Indictments In Drug And Liquor Case
A federal grand jury issued indictments against several Butte men for drug selling, liquor transportation, and operating stills. Named are Joan Rivette, Clay Cheatham, Lee Austin, Dan Counts, Mike De Makis, Su Gin, Pat Kerrigan, John McGee, and William O Malley along with Neal A Ward and Charles Smith. Accused activities span Sept 1920 to Feb 1921, including multiple drug sales and liquor transports. Witnesses include Lillian Howard, Robert Fields, and Clarice Steele. Bail ranges from 300 to 1,000 dollars. several stills and quantities of mash and moonshine were seized.
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Great Walls
Lillian Howard
Tobert Fields
Clarice Steele
Joan
Fat
Clay Cheatham
Lee “Slackwire
Austin
Robert Fields
Dany
Bred J. Kelly
Mike de Makis
Lil Man Howard
Pat Kerrigan
Pacific Street
John McGee
Princeton Street
Willian O'Malley
Neal. A. Ward
Charles Smith
Narcotics Arrest in South Main Alley
Police arrested Chinese suspect John Blan on narcotics selling charges after an undercover purchase at 227 South Main Alley. During a raid by Force members, eight bundles were found prepared for sale. Deputies Kelly and Reed led the operation.
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Main
John Blan
Bian
Kelly
Rbe
Alumni Plot 1200 Tickets For Play Noth ing but the Truth
Butte high school alumni planned to sell over 1200 tickets for the play Noth ing but the Truth to be staged March 18 and 19. A meeting discussed changing alumni meetings to the first Wednesday, causing many members to miss the gathering.
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Butte High School
John Condon Old-Time City Official Dies In Butte
Fragmentary obituary notes John Condon a longtime city official and mining interest in the locality. It mentions about 30 years ago his involvement, a funeral plan at Sherman’s parlors, and many friends in Butte.
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Hutte
Butte
Sherman
Butte Notes and Local Notices Highlight Friday Delphian Meeting
The Butte Beta Delphians plan a Friday meeting March 4 at 2 PM in the M C A ladies club room on the first floor. The group will study Shakespeare’s Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice under Mrs Joseph Tt Jack’s leadership. Also mentioned are авто information and magazine selections at the P O News Stand and a note about Ford vehicles among local cars.
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Montana ‘Auto and Garage Co
East Broadway
Saturday Evening Post
Field and Stream
Photoplay Journal
P. O
Butte Beta Delphians
Maron
Joseph
Jack
Funeral notice for John Dewey Phillips at Masonic Temple
Members of Monitor lodge No 35 AFL and A M and visiting brethren are asked to meet at the Masonic Temple Thursday at 2 p m to attend the funeral of Brother John Dewey Phillips a late member of Acacia lodge by order of the W M John T Eslick secretary
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Monitor Lodge No. 35
AFL & A. M
Masonic Temple
John Dewey Phillips
Acacia Lodge
W. Mf
John 'T. 'Eslick
Funds Handling Sparks City Council Debate
The city council debated who should control funds amid alleged irregularities linked to City Auditor Drumline. A street commissioner scheme to collect department funds and report to the city treasurer faced opposition, with next meeting likely to revisit the issue. The body also authorized park funds for the new city park project and approved purchases for the police force, while a fatal mining accident and funeral plans were reported locally.
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Aeport
Th Ie
Luning
Ciy
Grote
Otate Examiner Criticises Laxity In County Offices
A state examiner denounces laxity in county operations, detailing incomplete trial balances since May 1920, illegal clerical charges for seals, and poor cooperation among officials. The report cites unreconciled cash funds, unverified treasurer deposits, and missed transfers, urging steps to audit forestry funds and rectify former clerk Otis Lee’s accountings.
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Forestry Fund
General School
General Road Fund
Joan Association
Treasurer Still Refuses Money Over Warrants
County Treasurer C. T. Puckett remains adamant in refusing to cash warrants issued to Commissioners Cooney Fabian and Freudenstein. Efforts to obtain February salary funds failed as the treasurer demands monthly fee reports be approved first. He says officials cannot receive warrants until reports are passed, and he will not cash warrants on funds whose balances are not yet known.
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C. T. Puckett
Cooney
Fabian
Freudenstein
Puckett
Wanted in Butte 18 Arrested at Frannie
Sheriff Duggan received a telegram from Fran nie Wyoming reporting the arrest of E T Hilton, wanted in Butte on a charge of passing worthless checks. Hilton allegedly passed a bogus 125 check on Sam Lipson. An officer will depart today to return the prisoner. Georgia Lovest sues for divorce from Clarence C Prest in Silver Bow court, alleging failure to provide.
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Duggan
Frannie
Wyo
E.T. Hilton
Butte
Hilton
Sam Lipson
Georgia
Clarence C. Prest
Silver Bow
Public Administrator Fights Estate Fees Over Non Cash Assets
Public Administrator Madge Dugan disputes a $125 charge tied to estates with no cash resources. She states the fee relates to holdings she must report and she cannot cover payments from her salary. She plans to take the matter to court if needed to define her position, and a warrant is involved.
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Lee
Madge Dugan
Boy Scout Campaign Sees Wide Support and Doubling Subscriptions
Reports from multiple squads show strong reception for the Boy Scout maintenance fund drive of $12,000. Subscriptions reportedly doubled in many areas as workers praised the campaign. A chamber of commerce dinner for drive committees is set for 6:30 tonight at $1 per plate, chaired by Fred Furman. The campaign continues today and tomorrow with efforts to reach any overlooked supporters.
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Boy Scout
Boy Scouts Organization
Wutte
Fred “Furman
Chamber of Commerce
Furman
Boy Scouts
Final Identification Confirmed in Nettie Wilborn Case
The body of Nettie Wilborn, found atop Mountain Junction after a February death, was exhumed and identified by her father P. C. Wilborn. The exhumation, permission granted from Helena, led to shipment for burial in Carter, Montana, with her brother Charles S. Wilborn of Marias, Montana, accompanying him.
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Nettie Wilborn
Mountain Junction
P. C. Wilborn
Helena
Duggan
Tooms
Carter, Mont
Carter
Charles 8. Wilborn
Marias, Mont
Mr. Wilborn
Treasurer Preparing Financial Statement
The county treasurer disclosed a partially completed report showing a total of 233,671.20 available for county purposes with funds divided across General 22,928. Road 16,210.95 Poor 6, Contingent 88,063.11, Highway bond 25,219.48, Improvement district No. 6 811.17, Boxing commission 687.58. The report, likely to be filed with the Commissioners, details fund allocations and pending finalization. The article also notes a jury service dispute involving a bride and related courtroom remarks.
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Variet Silver Row
Boxing Commission
Opened in Japan American School
An American school in Japan is described with references to past exchanges and people. Mention of a fine Stradivari violin sold at auction andHistorical notes about its provenance surface among other unrelated items and an advertisement for Foley health products.
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Japan
London Chronicle
Antonius Stradivari
Muir Mackenzie Strad
Menra
Puttick & Simpson
Lady Muir
Sir John Muir Mackenie
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