Army Veterans in Encampment Observe Flag Tribute
An Army Veterans encampment program featured J Perry McClain presenting the flag and Georges L. Reiche delivering a tribute to old glory. Veterans recalled the flag’s march through the century, blessing younger crowds as a salute proceeded. Judge Sloane urged reconfirmation of Governor Stewart’s presence. A parade and track meet were planned for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Perry McClain
Georges L. Reiche
Department of Montana
Reiche
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sloane
Stewart
More Department Members Now Than Five Years Ago
At the Montana Grand Army of the Republic session in Missoula on May 14, Assistant Adjutant General G J Reiche reports the department has 338 members, six more than in 1908, with a treasury balance of 811 dollars, noting loyalty and activity. He praises comrades including Colonel Scott, R L Barnes, and Simon Houswirth, and honors Meagher and Sanders statues as signs of statewide esteem. The piece emphasizes vigilance, unity, and patriotism as core to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Grand Army of the Republic
Montana
G. J. Reiche
P. W. Sheehy
Butte
Treasury
Department of Montana
Sons and Daughters
Scott
California
Sons of Veterans
R. L. Barnes
Simon Houswirth
Department
United States
General Meagher
Capitol
W. F. Sanders
Statehouse
Gibbon
John B. Catlin
the Big Hole
Burke Leaves Socialist Ticket After Nomination
Martin Burke withdraws his nomination from the Butte Miners union finance committee on the independent socialist ticket after clashing with sponsors who refused his request. Burke, who says he is not a socialist, states the motive was to help beat a good man and will not have his dog run on the ticket. In other news, The Big 4 Sign Co at 13 South Wyoming street will be run by Gus Stenberg offering first class card cloth glass and bulletin signs with sketches and estimates at moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Burke
Butte Miners’ Union
Big 4
South
Wyoming Street
Gus Stenberg
Coin contest closes in state tomorrow night
State wide sale of souvenir coins for a free 1915 exposition trip ends after Wednesday reports and agent receipts. Contest closes Saturday night. no sales after that date will count. Frank Hazelbaker in charge reported strong coin sales in eastern Montana while en route to Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hazelbaker
Butte
Montan
East Couples Tie Knot in Butte Amid Camp Preparations
Edward J Campbell and Ida L Anderson wed at Reverend Walter M Jordan's home in Butte last night. The Duluth native bride and Spooner Wisconsin groom planned to reside in Spooner after a short stay. An inquest into Charles Lund's death found the timber collapse while he prepared to set timbers caused the fatal burial with an open verdict. A Windsor Buffet employee on Broadway broke his left leg fixing a gutter at 1900 Roberts Avenue after slipping on the root of his home.
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Edward J. Campbell
Ida L. Anderson
Walter M. Jordan
West
Silver Street
J. F Mahlers
Butte
Spooner
Wis
Duluth
Charles Lund
Lund
Windsor
Broadway
Roberts Avenue
Essay Contest Won by Archie L. Clark
Archie L. Clark of Butte won the university medal for best essay in the state interscholastic contest at the program close. Runner up was May Erwin of Bozeman. In boys declamatory contest results, David Roberts won first, Theodore L. Ramsey second, and Llewellyn Luce third. Mrs Ruby Shepardson aged 27 wife of Samuel Shepardson died after a long illness. funeral Sunday at 2 from 145 Missoula avenue.
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Missoula
May M
Archie L. Clark
Butte
May Erwin
Bozeman
Gallatin County High School
David Roberts
Missoula County High School
Theodore L. Ramsey
Fergus County High School
Llewellyn Luce
Roberts
Ruby Shepardson
Samuel Shepardson
Lewis Pope
Peter Foy
R. E. Devott
Thomas Bennetts
Tessie Ralph
William Ralph
Salt Lake
Herbert
Frank Ralph
Missoula Avenue
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Femmessy
Hennessys
Kennessys
Mme
Keith
Suede Street
Little Spring Reefers
Nancal
Peta
Socialist
Bale Price
Battenberg
la Vida
Miss Dougherty
Haviland Dinner Ware
Homer Laughlin
Coats
White
John Nelson
Harrison Avenue
C. H. Horst
Nelson
Leonard
Granite Street
Western Union
Oficer Fox
Ron Merriman
Andrew Boland
Ted Walsh
Ted Foley
Industrial School
Lund Inquest
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