Establish Air Route Between Oil Fields
Winnett in Montana expects its first regular airplane service by Thursday as J F McCarthy a Wyoming oil operator plans to shuttle between Winnett and Thermopolis Wyoming. McCarthy who already promotes aviation since 1914 anticipates saving time traveling between his Winnett and Wyoming interests using a Curtiss plane due for delivery April 1. The arrival of a plane over Winnett astonishes this busy oil center which had grown blase to daily big events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnett
J. F. McCarthy
Wyoming
Cat Creek
Thermopolis
Wyo
McCarthy
Wyoming Fields
Little Oil Center
Two Sororities Hold Initiation Ceremonies
Mrs. Tyler B. Thompson and others were initiated into Delta Gamma at the state university in Missoula. The group includes Ruth Gavin and multiple Missoula, Livingston, Helena and Billings residents. Alumnae and guests from Anaconda Dillon Townsend and others attended the Delta Gamma and Kappa Kappa Gamma ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Tyler B. Thompson
Missoula Society
Delta Gamma Sorority
State University
Thompson
Delta Gamma
Ruth Gavin
Erma Stark
Wynema Wolverton
Eleanor Harvey
Ruth Winans
Livingston
Ruth Daugherty
Plains
Elsie Tschudy
Billings
Ruth Holkesvig
Great Falls
Tivira Starr
Helena
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Dorothy Dixon
Helena Hutchens
Marian Schick
Dorothy Peterson
Helen Bevier
Logan
Margaret Rutherford
Thompson Falls
Maribel Spelman
Anaconda
Virginia Morse
Helen Newton
Katherine Sanders
Florence Sanden
Sarah McNai
Hay Feed Price Rise For Montana Stockmen
Great Falls March 29 Hay to carry livestock through until pasture returns will cost about 4 dollars more per ton after April 1. The rise follows the end of the railroads half rate on feed which has held costs down for months and will not be extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana
Farmers’ Co-Operative Exchange
Memorial funds solicited for Van Orsdel memorial in Helena
Northern Montana friends of the late Rev. W. W. Van Orsdel are being solicited for funds to build a memorial building in Helena at an estimated cost of $100,000. Rev. John Chirewin of Helena has conducted the canvass and reports strong support as he travels from Great Falls to Fort Benton.
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Great Falls
Montana
W. W. van Orsdel
van Orsdel
Helena
John Chirewin
Fort Benton
Farmer Sentenced After Planting Crop Plan
Fritz Pierson a Hill county dry land farmer near Havre was found guilty in federal district court of selling a pint of whiskey to an Indian. He received 75 days in jail a $100 fine and costs and was released to begin serving May 10 after reporting to his farm to begin crop planting.
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Great Falls
Fritz Pierson
Hill County
Havre
Federal District Court
Bourquin
Pierson
Delegates Named to Discuss Leasing Act in D C
Helena March 29 Gov V Stewart appoints Attorney General Ford Dr Hoyt of Glasgow J Bruce Kremer of Butte and David Hilger of Lewistown as Montana representatives at a U S Bureau of Mines conference in Washington to discuss the oil and gas leasing act recently passed by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
V. Stewart
S. C. Ford
Dr. Hoyt
Glasgow
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
David Hilger
Lewistown
Montana
United States Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Congress
Dillon City Caucus Hopes for Lawful Aldermen Tickets
Dillon news reports a city hall caucus Tuesday to nominate aldermen from wards with a push for paving and improvement districts to fund better street lighting. Also noted are bond petitions for state university buildings, an insanity hearing, and weather affecting road conditions and drainage.
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Dillon
Etter
Joseph C. Smith
Frank Willis
Virginia City
Madison County
State University
Phoebe Brown
Stephan
McMillan and
Poindexter
State Hospital
Warm Springs
R. A. Walker
la Porte
Ind
Ira Sanders
Beaverhead County
Whitehall
Beaverhead High School
Missoula
Misses Bertha
Anna Huber
Fidel Huber
M. M .Templeton
Helena
Enos J. Crips
Oil Boom Sparks Record Land Sales In Winifred
In Winifred oil excitement as Kansas Montana to resume drilling within days new buyers snap up every lot Milwaukee Townsite sells out fast Montana Petroleum plans Cat Creek basin drilling in 30 days Truck Owners Transportation adds seven Wyoming bound trucks and two arrived this week An injunction case against Enoch Carlson over 360 acre Win nett lease moves forward Judge Ayers to circulate convention petitions Frank Miles nominated unopposed as Grass Range mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Winifred
Kansas- Montana
Milwaukee
Montana Petroleum Company
Cat Creek
Transportation Company
Wyoming
Winnett
Lusk
Thermopolis
Wyo
Tri-City
Enoch Carlson
Gordon Campbell
Roy Ayers
Stewart
Frank F. Miles
Wood Campaign Headquarters Opened in Great Falls
Great Falls March 29 Gen Leonard Wood for president campaign state headquarters opened by Fletcher Maddox who will run the Wood campaign in Montana. Maddox a friend of Frank H Hitchcock who manages Wood's campaign says Wood will visit Montana and speak at several places before the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Leonard Wood
Fletcher Maddox
Wood
Maddox
Frank H. Hitchcock
Montana
Prison to house A L Tyron after Arlee auto theft case
A L Tyron, an Arlee Indian, was jailed in Deer Lodge after pleading guilty to stealing Neal Grandio’s automobile. He received a sentence of six months to a year from Judge Theodore Lentz following a February 24Arlee melee that terrorized the town. Tyron recalled being hit from behind and firing a rifle to halt the crowd as his brother drove him out of town. The stolen car ran out of gas north of Ronan and was abandoned. the radiator later froze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
L. Tyron
Deer Lodge
Theodore Lentz
Tyron
Neal Grandio
Arlee
Ronan
Melrose Notices Mark Return and Illness in Town
Melrose brief records many residents returning from trips to Butte Anaconda and Glendale. Mrs J A McMurrin dies after pneumonia with funeral at Melrose. family includes husband J A McMurrin daughter Viola and siblings in Melrose and Butte.
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Melrose
George Todd
George
Butte
Frank Pucianelli
Dolly Melvors
Katherine Thompson
Florence
Effie Todd
Anaconda
Quilliser
Jack Dean
H. Connors
George Connors
Glen
Nick Patch
Humbert
Herbert Harvey
Lawn
Sam Johnson
M. EK. Flaherty
W. M. Jones
Pocatello
Idaho
Andrew Fisher
Hecla
J. C. Carley
George B. Conway
Helena
Peter Spartani
Peter Olson
James Perry
Fred Perry
Salt Lake
Glendale
James Morrison
Harry Faull
Eureka
Nev
Henry Morris Ranch
Mr. Morrison
Fred Wood
Vida
Flint McCauley
Dillon
Morrison
van Evans
David Evans
T. G. Williams
Tommy
Junction City
Ore
Williams
Frances Boetticher
Otto Boetticher
George Vance
George Slater
George Bkighorn
Frank Remy
Alec Fraser
Walter Kighorn
Mont
J. A. McMurrin
Woodin
Sheep Dog Lost Sues for Damages in Great Falls
March 29. E. W. Priestly, a sheepherder, sues Great Northern railroad in district court alleging the loss of his dog carried as baggage left him unable to work for months. He seeks $200 for the dog, $500 for lost time, and $100 per month damages totaling $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Great Northern Railroad
E. W. Priestly
Delegates Filed in Helena Nominations for National Conventions
John F. Mc Kay of Noxon filed petitions for the Democratic National Convention delegate nomination asking ballot inclusion of Plumb plan anti militarism free speech self determination liberty equality justice. Edward Donlan of Missoula state senator filed nominating petitions for the Republican National Convention delegate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John F. McKay
Noxon
Edward Donlan
Missoula
Century Keepers Hint at Serbia Longevity
Serbia reports one centenarian per 2260 residents, balancing a high share of 100 year olds. In contrast Denmark and Switzerland register rates under one per million, highlighting stark regional longevity differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Denmark
Switzerland
Thirteen Graduates Receive Diplomas at Montana State College
Bozeman March 29. Thirteen students from the schools of agriculture home economics and mechanic arts received diplomas at Montana State College. Recipients include Elsie Berg Henry Christopherson Harry Edwards Alice Goldberg Roy Moore Ernest Neuman Wesley Newton John Paugh Harold Rouse Alta Redfield Earl Williams Virgil Wilson and Orvil Williams. President Atkinson presented the diplomas and praised Prof. J H Holst head of the short course department who will leave next fall for study at Columbia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Montana State College
School of Agriculture
School of Home Economics
School of Mechanic Arts
Elsie Berg
Progress
Henry Christopherson
Moore
Harry Edwards
Monarch
Alice Goldberg
Hall
Roy Moore
Dutton
Ernest Neuman
Heron
Wesley Newton
Roundup
John Paugh
Jefferson
Harold Rouse
Three Forks
Alta Redfield
Earl Williams
White Sulphur Springs
Virgil Wilson
Virgelle
Orvil Williams
Atkinson
J. H. Holst
Columbia University
Last Tribute Paid Civil War Veteran Lamb
Funeral services for James C. Lamb were held at the Harland and Caven funeral parlors with a large turnout from William English post Grand Army of the Republic where he was the oldest member and from the W. A. S and Gallatin lodge A F and A M. Lamb would have turned eighty eight on April 22, reflecting a long veteran life and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
James C. Lamb
Harland & Caven
William English Post
Grand Army of the Republic
W. A
Three Forks News Busy Weekend Notices and Events
Three Forks residents returned from visits in Bozeman Los Angeles Whitehall and Portland Ore. Obsequies for Peter Grasmee were held at his daughter's home with interment in the local cemetery. The Masons of Three Forks hosted the Montana grand master W. L. Parmelee for a large meeting and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Forks
Homer Dunbar
Dana
Russell
Bozeman
P. M. Abbott
Abbott
Los Angeles
S. L. Young
Butte
Frank Collins
Manhattan
Harrison
George Hayden
L. D Blodgett
Helena
FE. W. Wullenwaber
John Rogers
Coast Points
Bertha M. Hungerford
Townsend
Vicinity
Clarence Buckey
Forks
Karl Price
Testin
Peter O. Grasmee
George Johnson
Norway
Montana
Minnesota
Ile
Vic Barone
T. R. Clarkson
Ewers
Mr. Clarkson
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons
Order of Masons of Three Forks
State of Montana
W. L. Parmelee
Philipsburg City Convention Renominates Local Officials
At the Philipsburg city convention in city hall McClees was renominated for mayor Weinstein for treasurer and aldermen chosen for wards one through three. The fire department received two gifts totaling 125 dollars funding an electric siren. Obituaries note the deaths of Charles Porter and L. J. Lindgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
McClees
Victor Weinstein
A. R. McDonald
Dan Smith
J. W. Duffs
H. A. Featherman
F. D. Sayrs
Ross
Harvey Smith
Black Pine
Carmichaels Undertaking Parlor
al Walker
Washinton
Albright
Professor Leonard
J. J. Carmichael
Uncle Remus
Fay Easterly
Miss Larson
Ladies
W. E. Moore
Charles Porter
Parkerville
I. Merrifield
N. Williamson
Joseph
L'Orter
L. J. Lindgren
Methodist
Fred Anstles
Michael Norris
West Broadway
M. E. Doe
Butte
Edward Miller
Seattle
Esther
Washington University
Miller
John
August Lindstadt
Granite
Corvallis
Granite County High School
Granite Center
Hazel Cutler
Boy Scouts
Frank Neal
Reginald Lyons
Billie Norman
Deer Lodge
John Haitz
India Mass Movement pageant shown at local church
A religious pageant titled The India Mass Movement was presented at the Methodist Episcopal church by 22 cast members. Missionaries from India Rev. M. KE. Osborne and Rev. C. C. Hermon directed the event, depicting communities seeking church admission with scenes of preaching native songs and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. KE. Osborne
C. C. Hermon
India
Four oil companies pose new concerns in Helena
Helena March 29 Incorpo rations include Oka Basin Oil and Gas company of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Oka Basin Oil and Gas Company
Montanan Companies Form Multiple Corporations
A list of new incorporators and capital amounts for several Montana ventures includes C. G. C. Chemical company of Glendive with $100,000 and Bozeman Knights of Columbus association to build a lodge. Other outfits include Fur Bearing and Specialty Farming of Malta at $100,000 and Sunset Oil of Havre at $800,000. Additional entries cover Prudential Oil and Gas of Havre at $250,000 and Montana Oil Lease and Royalty of Lewistown at $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. C. Chemical Companys
Glendive
J. W. Herron
Snohomish
Wash
Charles Owen
N. S&s. Shable
Bozeman Knights of Columbus Association
RE. A. Duddy
F. Hamill
D P. Mec- Elwee
J. P. Jensen
John Koriatz
Bozeman
Fur Bearing and Specialty Farming Company of
Malta
G. Schneider
B. H. Koke
H. S. Whitcomb
F. Cc. Pray
KE. A. Gronbeck
Bert Moylan
Sunset Oil Company
Havre
W. D. Holt
C. 8. Houtz
William Hendig
J. H. Ehrhart
A. L. Ward
O. C. Hague
Prudential Oil and Gas Company
Charles A
B. McMonagle
E. M. Rierson
E. H. Whitbycome
J. B. Sullivan
Montana Oil Lease and Royalty Company of
Lewistown
Bruce P. Radigan
Austin R. Warr
John D. Waite, Jr
Thomas T. Taylor
Religious Census Arrangements Made In Anaconda County
An interchurch meeting with representation from all Protestant denominations met at the Montana hotel parlors. They planned a county wide religious survey connected to a national movement. W. W. Harper named director and will base at John W. James office on Hast Park avenue. A coordinating committee from local denominations will start work next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Interchurch World Movement
W. W. Harper
John W. James
Hast Park Avenue
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