Veteran S P Stevens symbol of loyalty recalled
The obituary chronicles S P Stevens a long serving public figure and Civil War veteran. It notes his early service including Fort Delaware and Fort Fisher, later roles as coroner in Butte and Boulder, and his lifelong effort to educate youth in patriotism, especially on Decoration Day. His family and final days are described with emphasis on public service and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Benjamin Butler
Fort Fisher
Petersburg
Richmond
Stevens
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Boulder
Aspen
Colo
Colbrow
Rangiey
Butte
Hennessy Company
Blackfoot Lumber Company
Herry Davenport
J. J. Griffin
Harry Davenport
Mr. Stevens
Grand Army
Elder Grand Army Officer Passes After Brief Illness
He was among the seven oldest on the local Grand Army post roll and served as senior vice commander for the Montana department. In his final hours he shared heartfelt moments with family, urged no flowers for his casket, and asked to be buried in his uniform wrapped in the flag. He died after lapsing into unconsciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Department of Montana
Lttle
BE. J. Groeneveld
City Council Debates Fire Dept Modernization and Budget Hike
The city considers a major $40,000 budget rise tied to replacing horse-drawn fire units with motorized apparatus. City Attorney Maury backs boosting from 71,500 to about 1000 this year to fund two new stations, with savings from selling horses expected within five years. No action yet as committee seeks more time. report delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury
Ways and Means Committee
Sanger O
Butte City Council Faces Paving Protest and Appointments
The Butte council debated paving Arizona Street amid protests from 49 property owners, claiming 75 percent backing against the project connected to depot access. A unanimous vote confirmed H. L. Girroir as first assistant health officer and John R. McGrew as sanitary inspector, while Phil Christian’s nomination failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
H. L. Girroir
Barber
John R. McGrew
Girrroi
Phil Christian
George Mikel
Barker
Nerny
Duncan
Girroi
Christian
Hawke
Mikel
Yeas
Curran
Doner
McManus
Russell
Cox
Davis
G. Nays
Riley
Smith
Murphy
Grigg
Tracy
Mueller
Arizona Street
Utah Avenue
Front Street
Great Northern
C. A. Wallace
H. C. Hopkins
Theater Employes Hold Smoker at the Orion
The Orion theater hosted a capacity crowd for a complimentary smoker staged by the T. M. A. club. Hosts provided varied refreshments as professional talent from city theaters performed stunts and acts including a four round bout between Tally and Ted Johns and appearances by Maurice Thompson Young Mooney Howard McIntyre and Charles Franklin. Thomas Walker chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion Theater
Tally
Ted Johns
Maurice Thompson
Young Mooney
Howard MclIntyre
Charles Franklin
Thomas Walker
BUTTE BRIEFS AND LOCAL TRAVEL NOTES
J A Taylor Great Northern general agent spent yesterday in Butte from Great Falls headquarters in conference with Division Freight and Passenger Agent Woods. J M Hicks of Washoe smelter mechanical dept in city from Anaconda visiting S Hatfield and daughter from Scranton. Larry Duggan left yesterday for two months in the East visiting Calumet Michigan with mother and sister, then New York and Atlantic coast points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Taylor
Great Northern Road
Butte
Great Falls
Woods
J. M. Hicks
Mechanical Department
Washoe Smelter
Anaconda
S. Hatfield and
Daughne
Scranton
Larry Duggan
East
Calumet, Mich
Mr. Duggan
New York
Atlantic Coast
Full Size Vernis Martin Bed Delivers Value At $18.75
A high grade iron bed finished in Vernis Martin with French lacquer is advertised to retain its finish indefinitely. Today’s price is $18.75, with related specials on a cotton felt mattress priced at $8.75 and a fabric top spring at $9.00.
Big Basement House Furnishings Promises Bargains
In the Big Basement House furnishing Store shoppers find hundreds of everyday home needs at moderate prices. Silverware in vintage patterns includes teaspoons and dessert spoons in sets of six, and knife and fork sets. Candlesticks and shades offered in various styles with prices from 25 cents up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Ng
Montana
Farewell Banquet Honors National AOH President
The farewell banquet for National President James J. Regan at Hibernia Hall in Centerville capped three days of Butte division events. Hosted by the Hibernians and the ladies auxiliary, the gala featured a culinary banquet and an evening program with local dignitaries and performers. Regan praised Butte and Montana, thanked attendees, and planned a Canadian and Pacific Coast tour before returning to St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Regan
Hibernia Hall
Centerville
Order of Hibernians
Butte Division
Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fair Sex
Mer. de Siere
Father Batens
Rose
William Fleming
Martha Collins
Jerry J. Lynch
Order
Montana
Jerry D. Murphy
Belmont
Marysville
Mgr. de Slere
M. J. Jonglish
J. J. Crowley
Dan Leahy
Kate Ronan
Regan
John Murphy
Kate Holland
Nora Sullivan
John Ferns
Dennis P. Kane
Patrick Wallace
Butte Sons of
Erin
Anaconda
Butte
Seattle
Vancouver
St. Paul
San Francisco
Denver
Silver Bow Club
J. J. O'Meara
J. J. Lynch
James J. McCarthy
Walter Sewell
Mollie O'Meara
Katherine Ronan
M. J. English
Charles Gallagher
T. J. McCarthy
Gasoline Stove Explosion Threatens Lumber Plant
Havre Montana March 6 Fire from a gasoline stove exploded at the Mason Lumber company plant endangering the facility. Operator C A Anderberg received burns and is in precarious condition as damage runs into several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Mont
Mason Lumber Company
C. A. Anderberg
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Webster’s New International Dictionary
Merriam Webster
G. &C. MerriamLo
Springfield, Mass
Fire Department
Heject
Council
Utah
Judiciary Committee
Finance Committee
Healih
Ceeseeevess
Montana Paint Company
Ellis Company
Brownfield-Canty Company
Lander Company
Helen Harvey
Lower Austria
ORION
Butte Briefs
Kemnessys
Aoa
Kenmessys
Kcnmceeys
Kennessy’s
Hennessy’s
Rome
John J. O'Meara
Spirit of
Emerald Isle
O'Meara
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