Neighbors Rockefeller and Booth once lived near in Franklin
J C Le Graff recalls Franklin Pennsylvania house pair once neighbors of John D Rockefeller and John Wilkes Booth before fame and infamy. He notes the Rockefeller home and the adjacent house where Booth lived and Lincoln’s assassination tied to local lore. He also mentions travel to Tennessee and Neosha and comments on peach blossoms and cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
John Wilkes Booth
Franklin
Rockefeller
America
Booth
Lincoln
J. C. le Graff
Butte
le Graff
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Missouri
Washington
Butte News Notes Rent Pianos and Easter Cards
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Main springs $1. Expert watch repairing. Meyer at 37 North Main offers Dainty Easter cards in great variety. News Stand sells Easter cards. More than half the automobiles are Fords. Montana Auto and Garage Co. advertises at 202 East Broadway. Business is good in stationery and office supplies at the P O News Stand with 25 years of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
Main Springs
Meyer
North Main
Montana Auto and Garage Co
East Broadway
P. O
Widow Gallagher Arrested for Moonshining to Support Family
Mrs Nora Gallagher of 2146 South Wyoming was arrested by federal officers on Yale avenue for running a still. Presented to U S Commissioner Van Etten she was bound over to federal court but released on her own recognizance. She claimed widowhood and five children, saying the 50-gallon still on her stove and 10 gallons bottled were to outfit her family for Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Gallagher
South
Wyoming
Yale Avenue
United States
van Etten
Will Collect Bachelor Tax in Silver Bow County
Preparations for the bachelor tax are under way as County Treasurer McIntyre receives the new law. Registration records and receipt books will be ordered soon. The tax imposes three dollars on each unmarried male of marriageable age in Montana, with Silver Bow County home to about 15 000 bachelors, estimated to raise 45 000 dollars annually for the county poor fund. If the Miles City test case fails, the treasurer will begin collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Montana
Silver Bow
Miles City
Dr Scanland Recovering After Operation at Warm Springs
Former Gov. 8 W Stuart visits Warm Springs and reports Dr J M Scanland is rapidly recovering from a recent operation. The two old friends spent a pleasant day at the Warm Springs institution while the governor was in Butte for a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Scanland
Warm Springs
Butte
8. W. Stewart
Warm Springs Institution
Scanland
Mrs Russell Dies In Butte At 56
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Russell longtime Butte resident died at home yesterday at age 56. Survived by son Robert Russell daughter Mrs Purcell three brothers Martin Patrick and James Casey a nephew John Hackett and niece Mrs Kemna. Funeral planned at Robert Russell home 1023 Utah avenue with time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Russell
Butte
Robert Russell
Purcell
Martin
Patrick
James Casey
John Hackett
Kemna
Robert
Utah Avenue
New Heaven and New Earth Shown at Butte Talk
Clarence W. Chadwick of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston spoke on Christian Science at Butte high school auditorium. He argued a right understanding of God brings healing and peace, citing Mrs Eddy and Science and Health, and stressed demonstrations of divine love as practical healing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte High School
Clarence W. Chadwick
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Chadwick
H. O. Malsbury
Mrs. Malsbury
Christ Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ
God
Railroad expenses rise sharply 1916 to 1920
Interstate Commerce Commission figures show operating expenses per rail dollar increasing from 65.55 cents in 1916 to 93.59 cents in 1920. Total operating expenses grew from 3,625,252,371 dollars in 1916 to 5,826,197,474 dollars in 1920, noted by James S. Kemp of the Northern Pacific in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
James S. Kemp
Northern Pacific
Butte
Boy Started on Downward Path
A 14 year old Butte boy is described as a thief burglar and drug addict by prominent citizens who reported him to county authorities. The youth, son of a drug addict mother, lived with a guardian, ran away, and allied with two 12 and 14 year old playmates to steal candy and rubber boots. The trio allegedly used a drug prepared with nitro glycerin, and a burglar’s kit was found at the boy’s cabin. Authorities seek the boy and his adult associates while praising his intelligence if properly guided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Galena Street
Wyoming Street
Arizona
Butte Maccabees to Enjoy Chicken Dinner
After a three month membership contest with both tents scoring big gains, Ruby tent No. 6 of Butte defeated Sincerity tent No. 3 of Anaconda for the prize a chicken dinner with trimmin's. Anaconda will meet its obligation on April 7 and hospitality is praised. Ruby tent asks members to notify Record Keeper William Jenkins by April 1 to arrange transportation to the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Ruby Tent
Butte
Sincerity
Anaconda
Trimmin
Ruby
William Jenkins
Judge Rules Against Kelly in McGlynn Suit
Judge Carroll ruled for the defendant in the McGlynn v Silver Bow County case. The county suit was dismissed while Kelly faces a judgment of 272.11 plus costs for alleged misused vehicle during an assessment period. The Heffron suit against Inter Mountain Publishing was ordered dismissed with each side paying its own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGlynn
Silver Bow County
Kelly
Carroll
McGlynn
Fred Heffron
Inter Mountain Publishing Company
No Blame Fixed for Man's Death at Black Rock Mine
A coroner's inquest into Malcolm MacMillan's death found no one responsible after evidence showed he was struck while attempting to save a prank in the carpenter shop at the Black Rock mine. He died two days later from injuries received on March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock
Carey
Malcolm MacMillan
Butte Couple Receives First Good Friday License
A Butte pair Joseph Susak and Eva Crutch obtained a marriage license in Silver Bow county on Good Friday, the first license issued that day. Judge Carroll officiated the ceremony, marking a precedent for the courthouse records and noting the unusual timing in the county clerk department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
Joseph Susak
Eva Crutch
Butte
Carroll
Balloon Dance at Gregson Special Train Schedule
The B A P Ry runs extra trains Saturday and Sunday March 26 and 27 from Butte at 8 PM and 12 45 AM and from Anaconda at 8 PM and 11 30 PM Last trains from Gregson to Butte depart at midnight and to Anaconda at 1 20 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Anaconda
Gregson
This Woman Suffered From Kidney Trouble Finds Relief
Mrs. H. A. Seaman of Sturgin Colp writes she suffered bladder and kidney trouble for years. After trying many remedies a friend sent Foley Kidney Pills which helped her greatly. She used seven bottles and now feels fine, noting sleepless nights and severe suffering prior. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Seaman
Sturgin Colp
Officials Discuss Equipment Standardization in Butte Meeting
Lumber shipments from Idaho and other western states have materially increased while construction activity edges up. Macy Nicholson, Milwaukee railroad general manager, in town for a conference on equipment standardization, spoke yesterday. Officials from Seattle, Chicago and other Milwaukee routes attended, with W H Penfield and others from Milwaukee presenting. Most visitors plan to depart tonight as meetings occur about every two months to balance Chicago and Seattle locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Macy Nicholson
Milwaukee Railroad
Butte
Seattle
Chicago
Milwaukee
W. H. Penfield
H. C. Sackett
R. W. Anderson
P. J. Middleton
A. G. Holt
Divorced Couple Offer Baby for Adoption Conditions Noted
A six week old son of a divorced couple is offered for adoption. The parents, well educated, require foster parents to be Protestant and to own property or have a business. The Butte Maternity home reports their education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Damage suit enters third week of trial
The case of W. J. Walsh versus East Butte Mining continues in district court before Judge Jackson. The trial entered its third week as the company kept presenting witnesses after a June 1919 Silver Bow creek flood tied to a dam built to hold mine silt. Walsh files for damages from the overflow blamed on the mine operations and creek bed changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Walsh
East Butte Mining Company
Jackson
Walsh
Silver Bow
Butte
Debaters from Columbia and Montana to attend luncheon in Butte
Debaters from Columbia University and the University of Montana will discuss the Kansas industrial court at a luncheon under Butte chamber of commerce auspices. The debate, presided by Prof C H Clapp, is set for next Wednesday night in the Butte high school auditorium with 300 student seats and 600 general admission seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
University of Montana
Industrial Court of Kansas
Butte
P. L. Wills
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Butte High School
C. H. Clapp
School of Mines
High School
T. J. B. Shanley
F. W. Strandberg
Joseph Manwaring
Buck Mangam
J. F. Shotka
F. H. Rossberg
Francis Silver
R.F. Allen
B. P. McMahon
W. N. Dawe
Kenneth Johnston
George Bourquin
M. Bowdin
George Scherck
Dr. Shanley
Ed McCool
H. Harschfeld
C. Hanley
Howard A. Johnson
S. J. Reardon
Duke Sultzer
Senea
The
University Club
Prof
W. T. Scott
Ed Stanley
Eilef Rue
Jess Cohan
Rupert Fredericks
Railroad settles for Daley death in accident
Application of the executor of William Daley estate to settle with Northern Pacific railroad for 8000 dollars was granted by Judge Lynch. Daley died from injuries after his foot was caught in a switch and a train ran over his leg in the Fast Butte yards. He passed away at a hospital that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Daley
Northern Pacific Railroad
Inspector Pedlar Dies at Murray Hospital at 52
John Pedlar, inspector of the city health department, died at Murray hospital from pneumonia shortly after admission. A 30 year Butte resident and 20 year member of the A M band, he is survived by his wife Mrs Pedlar in California, a daughter Ruth Graham of Los Angeles, a son August, a sister Mrs Marshall Bullen of Butte, three nieces and a nephew. He served during Mayor Stodden’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pedlar
City Health Department
Murray Hospital
Pedlar
Stodden
California
Butte
Ruth Graham
Los Angeles
August
Marshall Bullen
Will Watling
Will Collins
Robert McDonald
Reginald Bullen
Husband Settles With Former Wife Over Joint Holdings
An agreement to settle 1700 on Josephine Caruso was filed in district court by 8 J Caruso. It provides six monthly payments of 150 through June 1921 plus 600 on acceptance by Mrs Caruso and 200 before September for the support and education of their two children. A divorce action is pending as previously started. The husband alleges Mrs Caruso was dissatisfied with the home prepared by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Caruso
District Court
J. Caruso
Caruso
Ex Soldiers to Get Better Care Says Cabinet Review
Washington March 25 Officials said facilities for wounded World War veterans would improve under a government plan after a cabinet review directed by President Harding. A canvass showed 12 066 additional hospital beds would be available soon for the care work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Democratic City Central Committee to Meet in Butte Montana
Notice to Democratic City Central Committee members of Butte Montana of a meeting in Judge Joseph R. Jacksons courtroom on Saturday March 26 1921 at 8 pm to organize the committee. Your presence is earnestly requested. DEMOCRATIC CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Central Committee
Butte
Montana
Joseph R. Jackson
Pearce Connelly Club to March in Easter Uprising Anniversary
The Pearce Connelly club invites Irish organizations and liberty lovers to march in the Easter week uprising anniversary parade. It starts at the Federal building at 2 p m on Easter Sunday March 27 and proceeds south on Main street then west on Granite south on Washington east on Silver north on Idaho east on Park north on Atlantic west on Broadway north on Main and disperses.
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Hugkefeller and Booth
Franklin, Pa
Mr. le Graff
Neosha
Butte News
DR. Scanland
Butte High
West Park ST
J. L. Hannifin
Spokane
DR. Lamb
East
Mercury St
Mont
Butte Maccabees
Carthy, Bryant &0
Hills
White House
Lyon's
Cident
John J. M’carthy
ED Rose
Jeweler & North Main Street
Ana Nee Hata
S. Montana St
Columbia
Val
Will Rogers
Mack Sennett
Bruce
Norway
McCarthy
Lyon
Morrell & Co
McCarthy's Sanitary
W. Park St
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