Old Benton Visit by Gen C Warren Shown in 1870s Tale
Gen Charles S Warren of Butte, veteran of the Civil War and Nez Perce campaign, visits Fort Benton for the first time since the early 1870s. He recalls Deer Lodge County sheriff duty, a murder case on Canadian soil, and old friends at the head of navigation. The River Press notes his Montana Pioneer status and stories of buffalo and early telegraph lines.
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Warren
Grand Army
Great Falls
Fort Benton
Deer Lodge County
Deer Lodge
Main Range
Rockies
Big Hole River
Missoula County
Lewis and Clark
Beaverhead
Madison
Chouteau
Horsebac
Chouteau County
Jere Sullivan
Tom Cummings
Dave Brown
Bill Rowe
John Jt
W. J. Wackerlin
Jack Harris
Charles 8. Warren
Butte
Grand ‘Army of the Republic
General Warren
Montana Society of Pioneers
Nez Perces
Montana
Helena
Missouri River
Mayer Store Jewelry Design Service at 29 West Park
The Mayer store in Butte promotes jewelry etiquette and efficiency in its manufacturing department. They offer to create special designs in fine jewelry with the phrase Just 0, inviting customers to consult Mayer at 29 West Park.
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Mayer
West Park
Sunday School Workers to Speak at Mountain View Tonight
The Rev Dr Henry H Meyer Dr L C Hartman and Mrs M S Lamoreaux prominent Sunday school field workers from the Northwest visit Mountain View church this evening to discuss their work and successes on their journey from Minnesota to Blackfoot Idaho all denominations invited to attend and learn.
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Henry H. Meyer
L. C. Hartman
M.S. Lamoreaux
Northwest
Mountain View Church
Minnesota
Blackfoot
Idaho
Forsyth
Great Falls
Lace Panels and Net Curtains Sale Notice
Cable Net Lace Curtains with double Cluny insertion and edging reduced from 14 dollars to 11 75 today. Lace Door Panels 36 inch Battenberg trimmed, in each or cable net, now 37 cents.
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Brussels
Ecru
Must Tag the Dogs Catcher Arrives at Butter
A local notice outlines dog licensing: $2.50 with under 6 months exempt. Dogs must be tagged by Daniel Shoviin, roundup to start early June, and owners given time to license. TC to decide survival of the fastest as roundup begins. Ansonia theater shows The Broken Vow two reels, plus Western ranch tales and Carr Trio. Special matinee promised for Saturday. Loyal Order of Moose offers free entertainment tickets via white ribbon campaign led by Thomas N. Bailey.
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Daniel Shoviin
Ansent
Bill
Carr
Master Carr
Hus
Loyal Order of Moos
Odd. Fellows’ Hall
West Bro. Way
Thomas N. Bailey
James J Canning Exalted Ruler Mixup In Butte
James J Canning is exalted ruler of the Butte lodge of Elks while Matt Canning, a prominent attorney, was briefly miscaptioned as such. A reporter confused the two Cannings leading to a clarified note that James J Canning holds the title and both men are respected in Butte society.
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James J. Canning
Matt Canning
Butte
Butte Lodge of Elks
Ellis
Matt
Standard
Elke
Cannings
Ness
Building Permits Issued by City Building
The Standard reports permits issued by City Building in Spector Van Horne. John F. Hogan lists several projects including frame dwellings in the Bellevue and Woolman areas, brick veneer at 636 West Quartz, and repairs at 16 North Crystal with costs from 500 to 6,000 dollars. First Church of Christ, Scientist hosts a free lecture by Clarence Aton on May 17 at 8 o clock. Advertisements note Everybody’s Shoe Store offers men and women’s shoes from 3.50 to 4.00 in price at 13 West Parks Street.
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Spector van Horne
John F. Hogan
Mr. Murphey
Tho Cobban
Bellevue
West Quartz
North
Crystal
Woolman Street
First Church of Christ
Hutte
Clarence Aton
Tacoma
Wash
Ady
Everybody's Shoe
West Parks Street
Adv
Government Wins Flathead Land Case
In federal court Judge Bourquin ruled for the United States in a Flathead reservation land dispute against D H Campbell and W A Johnson. The case sought damages and rental for land entered Jan 18 1911 about five miles north of Olson. A companion United States suit against D E Parry was decided later. others were dismissed or vacated.
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United States
D. H. Campbell
W. A. Johnson
Bourquin
Flathead Reser Ation
Olson
D. E. Parry
C. B. Snow
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway Company
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Old Benton
Mountain View
Mit Rock
Hennessy
Ee A
Ihonncseys
Sacques
Saetmes Secree
McGee
Va Varue
Bingle
Nottingham
Ansonia
Butte and
Silver
Flathead
Spiegel, Ladies’ Tailor
Montana Street
Ind
Kennessys
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