Butte News Notes and Local Births and Meetings
A column lists model planes from Orton Bros and Dodge Brothers cars in stock at Silver Bow Motor Car Co. Birth announcements report a son born March 8 to Patrick J. Walsh at 719 South Main and a daughter born March 5 to A. C. Campana at 1233 West Copper. Also notes new periodicals at the P O News Stand and upcoming PTA and WCGT A events with speakers Mrs. Mary Small and Mrs. M. G. Davenport regarding local education and community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
Silver Bow Motor Car Co
Patrick J. Walsh
South Main Street
A. C. Campana
West Copper Street
All Story
P. O. News
Madison
Bootlegging Raids Lead to Two Arrests
Frank Hickey proprietor of a soft drink shop at 249 East Park and John Kane of South Arizona were arrested on bootlegging charges after raids by Detectives Gerry and Rodda. A moonshine bottle was seized behind Hickey’s bar and another liquor bottle from Kane’s rear bar. Both men were released on bonds for police court today.
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Frank Hickey
249 East Park
Gerry
Rodda
John Kane
South
Arizona
Hickey
Kane
Daughters of Norway Celebrate Seventh Anniversary at Scandia Hall
TM Daughters of Norway hold their seventh anniversary event at Scandia hall on Saturday March 13 with program dance and refreshments starting at 8 o'clock. Everyone is welcome.
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TM Daughters of Norway
Scandia Hall
Advt
Progress and Radicalism debated by Liberal Culture club
The Liberal Culture club met at Gamer's last night to discuss Progress and Radicalism with F. W. Bacorn, J. L. Caldwell and Guy Sheridan as speakers. About 75 members attended as they argued over capitalism, wages, and proposed reforms, stressing production growth over redistribution and government limits on interference.
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Liberal Culture Club
Gamer's
F. W. Bacorn
J. L. Caldwell
Guy Sheridan
Caldwell
Sheridan
Bacorn
Sale of Noted Airedale Kennel Ends Butte Legacy
James Keefe announces the sale of his famed Airedale kennel. A Ward of San Antonio bought six top dogs, while the remaining 34 were dispersed nationwide. The famous Mountain View Black Jack retains two pups and will be shown in St. Louis and Chicago.
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James Keefe
Butte
United States
Keefe
A. Ward
San Antonio
Texas
Mountain View
Black Jack
St. Louis
Chicago
Weather Turns Cooler With Meager Thaw
Cooler conditions yesterday slowed the thaw and kept water levels low. Temperatures rose no higher than 87 degrees at the warmest, dipping to 14 degrees above zero in the morning. Winds persisted through the day, giving a winterlike feel.
Motion Picture Sermons Begin in Billings
Congregational church in Billings will preach motion picture sermons starting next Sunday evening. The church bought a projector and will show educational and religious films to illustrate the pastor’s sermons. An afternoon exhibition of educational films prompted by the Woman's Society launched the program, with plans to use the projector frequently for children’s entertainment and instruction.
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Billings
Woman's Society
No Parking District Created in Billings Business Area
Billings city council designated four blocks in the business district as a no parking zone and added nearby streets to a limited parking area. The ordinance allows licensed physicians and taxi drivers to park only from 6 am to 7 pm in part of the limited district.
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Billings
Copper outlook not bright as foreign demand slows
C Kelley president of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co says prospects for the copper industry remain dim until foreign demand improves. He tours Montana plants with Mrs. Kelley and Dorothy, noting export reliance and unfavorable exchange rates slow the copper trade.
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Kelley
Anaconda Co
C. ¥. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
City Park Ground Kept Despite Protests
After a joint session the park and judiciary committees voted to set aside 127 acres in the southwest as a park and recreation ground. Alderman Frank Austin led the effort to retain the ground, with a large public turnout and recommendations to be reported at the next council meeting.
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Frank Austin
No Change Seen in Labor Situation in Butte
Contractors report steady hiring and favorable weather as Associated Industries asserts labor peace. George Nelson denies rumors of his resignation and defends the group as pro industrial harmony and opposition to production restricting rules. J H McIntosh notes Hall Lumber not a member but willing to cooperate in community progress.
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Associated Industries
McIntosh
George Nelson
Butte
Montana
Silver Bow Employers’ Association
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Hodcarriers
Plumbers
Hall Lumber Company
J. H. McIntosh
State examiners to probe county finances beginnings
State Examiner Mellvers will start examining the county treasurer Dc T Puckett's books in Butte as two county commissioners remain away. The probe follows a dispute over December and January financial statements and transfers between funds. Risk of delays as Helena officials await a county attorney opinion.
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T. Puckett
MelIvers
Helena
Butte
Mcélvers
C. L. Hart
Puckett
Census Complete in Treasure County to Date
Treasure County, led by Supervisor Paul H. Lynch from Billings, reports it is the first county in the district to finish its census taking. Work in all counties is expected to wrap up by April 1, though bad weather slowed progress.
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Billings
Treasure County
Paul H. Lynch
Largest raccoon killed in Kansas weighs 52 pounds
A farmer named W. W. Buckbee killed what is believed to be the state’s largest raccoon near Cottonwood Kansas. The animal weighed 52 pounds with a hide length and width measuring 36 to 42 inches at the widest points.
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Cottonwood
Kan
Here
W. W. Buckbee
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Solitaires
Jeweler and Optometrist
North Main Street
Butte News
Orton Bros
North Main
Utah
van Camp
Dan M'Carthy, Prop
Paint Specialists
West Park St
Lug
Hannifin
Lorenz Butte Optical CO
Calkins Company
Dennison
B. E. Calkins CO
Park St
ED Rose
N. Main St. Butte, Mont
Cuticura Sc
Teleum
Cutie Cure Laboratorios
Frank Ward
Oechsli
West Broadway
Europe
Brazil
Mrs
J. Kelly
M’carthy
Bryant & CO
Park
Hills Bros. Coffee
Lyon
John J. M’carthy
RED Boot Shoe Co
N. Chules
East Park Street
West Park Street
DR. Davis
Owsley Block Park
Silver Bow
Yegen Bros
Bankers Capital
McCarthy ’S Sanitary Grocery
East Broadway
Dot
Swift
Armour
Yellowstone
ADV
Russell- Miller Co
North Dakota
Hansen’s
McCarthy's Sanitary Store
Undertakers
M. J. Walsh CO
Weet Park Street
Sherman & Reed Funeral Directors
Bresdway and
Arisona &J
Daniels & Bilboa Undertakers and
Montana St
Undertaker
Siooper
Mary Jane Hooper
A. W. Kurtz
East la Platte Street
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Pascoe
Sam A. White Powers
Joseph Richards
Embelmera
Werrington Richards
George T. Wade
Booth Montana Street
Daly- ‘Shea Company
Nebal ‘Directors and Embalmers
Willie Dunn
St. Lawrence
Symons
James Dunn
Michael Holland
John Holland
Mayme Holland
Larry Duggan
North Main Streem
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