Butte Notes and Society Notices Abroad
Butte society pages list guests at the New Finlen and Leggat hotels, registrations at the Arizona and Acoma, and visits from Great Falls Billings and Dillon. Local events include a social at Carpenters Hall and plans for a dance. Also notes arrivals from Missoula Twin Bridges and Basin, with mentions of travel from Dillon and Brevnevik. Weather brief and several shorter items accompany the notes.
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Orton Bros
Adv
J. T. Orr
Dilton
New Finlen
J. Mitchell
Great Falls
Etepit
Acoma
W. Rohde
Essex
Arizona
Charles Jenkins
Billings
Leggat
W. D. Ringland
New Finten
Jessie Knox
Butte Circle
Carpentere
Neous
Utley
Twin Bridges
Ing
Grand
H. Jones
Yeneralay
Thorston
D. W. Mather
R. D
Missoula
L. V. McFetridge
Ennia
Los Angeles
Butte
Proposed Change S Assessments In Butte City
Butte city council Mayor W D Horgan and Silver Bow county commissioners discuss real estate assessment changes for stores and households. A new appraisal of land movements and furniture valuations is considered, with a proposal to form an appraisal board and refer actions to the assessor. No definitive action before year end. study continues for 1926.
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Butte
W. D. Horgan
Silver Bow
Tom Kelly
Merit Board
State Board
Kelly
Real Gstate
Silve Bow County
Big Hole pumps forced into early service due to light snow
The Big Hole pumps of the Butte Water company will be used earlier than usual this year because snow fell lightly across the watershed. Snowmelt will suspend pumping around May 1 if streams flood and then recede. Montana Power surveyed snow conditions and found the situation satisfactory. Reservoirs at Chester Vaughan Goldford and Chinook report ample capacity for two years.
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Butte ‘Water Company
oMclals
Montana Power Company
Great Northern Talle
Chester
Vaughan
Goldford
Chinook
Helena
Big Hol
Montana money spent on San Diego trip noted
A Montana banker in Butte remarked on Montanans fading their stakes while visiting San Diego. He said the trip showed Montana money but Wyoming and Idaho funds were also circulated, highlighting the high prices in Los Angeles and vicinity and the appeal of excursions for Montanans despite climate and travel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Montana
H. Heilgrdae
Butte
San Diego
Wyoming
Idaho
Los and Vicinity
Northwest demand for Overland cars sparks brisk orders
The Willys-Overland Automobile company of Toledo reports brisk demand for Overland cars. A recent record shipment of a special train load coast to coast was sent to the Willys-Overland branch, with territory served by the Minor branch enhanced by the northern demand.
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Willys-Overland Automobile Company
Toledo
Wilye-Overlang
Automobiles Sent by Special Train to North Dakota and Montana
Northwest prosperity shown as Grey Northern Fairway announces shipment by Surat Commerce Company of Lawrence. Micheel Special automobile train travels 22 cars of Durant automobiles destined for Minot North Dakota and points in Montana.
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Northwest
Surat Cucomable Company
Lawrence
Micheel
Durant
Stinot
Pointevent of
Minot
North Dakars
Montana
City Primary Vote Error Overstated Miles Lead
An error in tabulation at city hall miscounted Joseph Miles votes in the city primary. He was credited with 3.115 votes instead of 509 more than 2.615, though unopposed for city treasurer he secured the highest total among all candidates.
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City Hall
Joseph Miles
Rotary plan for conventions at club luncheon
Rotary plans for sending large delegations to district and international conventions. Nominating committee names Greenwood Coulam Emmett Christeneen Venabie as alternates with Tom Davis named as international vice president and toastmaster. Speakers include Dr T Witherspoon and W K Dwyer. Janet Hobbs, daughter of R M Hobbs, wins state piano prize and receives a silver pen. New directors nominated, names not announced.
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Rotary Club
International
Greenwood
Coulam
Emmett
Christeneen
Venabie
Bert Greenwood
Tom J Davis
Helena
Davis
T. Witherspoon
Hobbs
Tom Angel
Georgia Minstrels Impress Montana Backers
Scott, manager of the Margaret theater in Anaconda, praised the Georgia Minstrels after last night’s show. Merle Davis, Broadway impresario, was urged to bring them to Butte tonight as crowds and critics hailed the troupe’s high energy, strong band, and polished performance. Chief Murphy’s briefing preceded the planned Butte engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Scott
Butte
Merle
Scott Haw
Merle Davis
Montana Farmers Plan Greater Acreage In 1926
Montana farmers expect to boost crop acreage in 1926 vs 1924, focusing on spring wheat with some diversification. The crop outlook suggests larger wheat and corn areas, with tobacco sweet potatoes peanuts and rice also rising, while flax seed and white potatoes may fall. Prices may ease if demand does not rise. Helena report notes wheat acreage up about seven percent with total wheat rising, corn shows little change, and total planted area increasing overall.
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Montana
Armert
Crop Reporting Board
Department
Yased P
Bureau of Agricultural “Economies
Sweet
Hatin
Ea Shana
Elise
Sonten
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McCarthy’s
Pure Food Stores
Grocer
North Main St
Kerr
Leo's
Rex Or Duchess
Kirk's
Russias
Ality Big White
Butte Notes
Rocky Mountains
North Pacific
Hocklea
Rocky Mountain States
Rockies
Pacific
Associated Press
Washington
Jane Coolidge
White House
Amherst College
Colorado, Columbus & Mexican Rail
Gallup
Farmington
New Mexico
EZ. W. Grove
Anette Igns
Pashington
Charles L
Broadway
Pou
Winter Garden
Loomis Orchestra
Board of Equalization
OWN
Emma
Georgia
Murphy
Helena Staroh
Orer Harmon
State Supreme Court
State Board of Exam
Medlin
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