Rapid growth of Butte Boy Scouts signals strong expansion
Scout Executive Benjamin Owen reported at Silver Bow block a four month surge in Butte Boy Scout activity during tenth anniversary week. He outlined plans for a field day at term end, a 10 day summer camp with all city troops, and a program for leaders. noted gains include 450 percent in registered scouts, 46 percent in registered scoutmasters, and 460 percent in active troops from late 1919 to early 1920 with 125 unregistered scouts in training. Organizing troops across multiple churches followed.
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Butte
Scout
Benjamin Owen
Silver Bow
A. J. Davis
D. J. Charles
J. A. Donovan
Owen
Scoutmasters
First Presbyterian
St. John's Episcopal
St John's the Evangelist's
St. Joseph’s Church
Charles Hepp Charged With Conducting Game at Sheridan Club
William Boyle complained of gambling at the Sheridan club on Main Street led by dealer Charles Hepp. The dry squad, under John Mella, investigated the charges after Boyle lost several dollars in a game of chance and then filed the report with authorities.
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William Boyle
Sheridan Club
North
Maintreet
John Mella
Dry Squad
Charles Hepp
Boyle
Hepp Ax
Hepp
Loyalty to Duty Topic Addresses Career Values
A speaker from the Associated Industries of Bi an urges loyalty to duty over theory. He cites the 100 leading men and notes most rose from poverty through steady effort. He argues success comes from grabbing opportunities and doing better in small tasks.
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Jonn Steintosh
Meus Ager
Associated Industries
Bian
Te Business ‘College
Migenin Sir
Mictntorn
Hayias
Murray's death ruled suicide by jury
A coroner jury in Butte ruled Murray's death at a city hospital was self-inflicted from a razor wound in the throat. They cited poor health and persistent worry as factors, noting he was carried from his home to the hospital and died soon after.
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Murray
City
Gaye Ward Avenue
March Storm 10 Continues Today Across Montana
Montana reports show the March Storm 10 continuing with subfreezing to near freezing temperatures and widespread snow. Morning readings ranged from below zero to 18 above, with Butte at 20 and Anaconda 29, while wind and lower barometers indicated unsettled conditions and a likely cloudy day with more snow.
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Statte
Anaconda
Montana
Sia
Montana Power Company
Butte
Divide
Mercuries
Livingston
Billings
Valli Wins Decision In Dispute Over Wine
John Valli, plaintiff, won a jury verdict in Judge Jacksons court restoring wine and its value seized since Sept 4 1919 by the dry squad. Wine remains held by county authorities awaiting Supreme Court decision on appeal from Judge Lambs order to return it to Vall. Hash v Hindle suit dismissed after objection to testimony. Decrees granted divorces: Agnes C Tooley from Thomas Toohey and Edith Robinson from Robert Robinson.
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John Valli
Victor Lunardelli
Jackson
Valli
Supreme Court
Lamb
Vall
M. ‘T. Hash
Thomas W. Hindle
Agnes C. Tooley
Thomas Toohey
Edith Robinson
Robert Robinson
Continuance Ordered in Meaderville Theft Case
The case against Fred Greenbeck was continued. Tom Doe and Richard Roe, implicated in a whiskey barrel theft from Raymond in Meaderville on Feb 11, were set for Monday hearing. Justice Buckley presided. Downey requested the adjournment. Bukara and Smarko cases were dismissed for lack of prosecution.
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Fred Greenbeck
Tom
Frank Smarko
Union of Three Rural Schools Under Consideration
Consolidation of Ramsay Dawson and Silver Bowl schools is being studied by trustees and county superintendent Nellie Small. A petition from local children requests road improvements and transportation to one central school, Ramsay, deemed the only modern option outside Butte. The county superintendent believes Ramsay would likely be chosen.
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Ramsay, Dawson
Silver Bowl
Nellie. Small
Butte
School Teachers Plan County Organization Meeting
Organization of the teachers and school authorities in the county plans a mass meeting led by Mrs Nellie Small county superintendent for Saturday at 1 30 in the high school auditorium. The group aims for a unified program at the state meeting in Billings November 22, following studies at the Bozeman state superintendent meeting last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Small
Tendent
Billings
Bozeman
Smallsala
Mexican Workers Emigrate to the United States
Meanan workers are moving to the United States in large numbers with a growing exodus alarm. Authorities warn of fraud in contracts that swindle Mexican migrants in the Southern United States, threatening regional industries and farmland by neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Department of Labor
Rotary Club adopts new by laws at lunch meeting
Rotary Club approved a revised by laws set aligned with international convention after executive luncheon at Silver Bow club. Members discussed district convention in Boise March 26 to 29 and teacher shortage campaigns led by Nellie Small. Guests Currie and Gardiner attended, notice of next regular program issued.
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Rotary Club
Silver Bow Club
Boise
Idaho
Stotarian Barckley
Montana
de Bater
Bulle Club
Currie
Butte
Seattle
Rotary
J. Te Gardiner
Denver
Fire Iesurance
Daughters of Nay
Advt
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Temor
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van Houten
Washington
Emerson School
Vloral Park House
Jesshields
A. C. M. Hardware House
BOY Scouts
Hartz
Cora Hartz
R. FD
Chewelah
Wash
N. A. Rotering
J. L. Hartz
Barnes. King’ Development Company
Rendall
Goodale
Ee King-Cole
Incorporates
King-Cole Company
W. 8. Cole
C. Walter Waodruff
Coach C. Cole
UIT
National Electric Company
Murray Hospital
Yiow
Laredo
Texas
Gerald Brandon
Mexico City
Los Angeles Times
Nuevo Laredo
International Bridge
Raymondo Liquor Gase
Union OF
U. S
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Small
Silver
Silver Bow County
Scourians
Gordon
Gordon Hat
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