Haughty Lady Accused of Cruelty in Divorce Suit
The filing husband alleges ongoing cruelty and threats including twice to kill, with nine weeks separation before complaint. They married in Oklahoma in 1915 and discuss attempted reconciliation. Maud Davenhill seeks freedom from Harry Davenhill and to resume her maiden name Maud. Katherine Moberly sues Degenhart for divorce citing failure to provide and seeks custody of three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Dottle C. Morris
Oklahoma
Maud Davenhill
Harry Davenhill
Maud
Tenton
Missoula
Maya
Katherine Moberly
Yeterday
Degenhart
Joseph Degenhart
Spokane
Fire alarm prank ends in jail for Butte man
Phil McMillan pulled a Park and Ohio alarm box to watch fire wagons respond. Fire crews were already busy when Captain Boos heard the bell and rushed the hose wagon to Park and Ohio. McMillan was unable to explain his actions and was fined in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil McMillan
Butte
Park and Ohio
Boos
McMillan
McMillan Didn't Have Time To Run. ‘the Fire Department
McMillan W
Snow Baby to Wed Miss Marie Peary and Edward Stafford
Miss Marie A Peary daughter of Admiral Robert E Peary retired and Edward Stafford son of Justice Wendell P Stafford of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia plan marriage The Arctic born Peary known as the new baby debuted in Washington in 1914 Stafford a Dartmouth College graduate and Assistant Corporation Counsel for the District is a candidate for an Officers Reserve Corps commission and may train soon, potentially speeding the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie A. Peary
Robert E. Pear
Edward Stafford
Wendell P. Stafford
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Arctic
Washington
Staffon
Dartmouth College
Reverend Hiatt Leaves St. Pauls Church
The Rev. Jacob A. Hiatt resigned the charge of St. Pauls on Sunday night after more than three years. Under his leadership the church showed wide improvements and harmony among members, who express sorrow at his departure. He will take a needed rest before working elsewhere and will retain the territory until July 1. Greek Fined Fifty Dollars. Peter Exarchos, charged with vagrancy, was fined $50 in the police court for involvement in an alleged gambling game that cost George Gaills $840. another Greek, George Poullis, faces a hearing today in connection with the same matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Hiatt
St. Shureh
Nig Hiatt
St. S Chureh
Peter Exarchos
Exarchos
George Gaills
George Poulls
Police Cour
Anaconda Lumber Unit Offers Supply to Government
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company's Bonner lumber plant and 60 Western Pine Manufacturers members propose to furnish their share of national lumber needs to the government at any price fixed. W C Lubrecht and J Fennessy serve on the committee, representing Libby and Bonner mills that produce about 1,500,000 feet annually. The Inland Empire’s share will be apportioned by capacity and local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Bonner
Western Pine Manufacturers’ Association
W. C. Lubrecht
Anaconda Company
JF. Fennessy
Libby Lumber Company
Libby
Inland Empire
Real estate transfers list with multiple property sales
A crudely listed set of real estate transfers records numerous parcels sold or deeded, including lot and block changes in Cobban, Floral Park, Kemper and Montrose additions, Cananea Dorsett Millview Josephine lodes, and other parcels. Values range from $1 to $200 with several entries noting administrator deeds and royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiana
Asutte Lana and Investment Company
Cobban
L. P. Sanders
J. Bruce
Alfred C. Kremer
Cananea
Dorsett
Millview
Josephine Lodes
Bolever & Brown, Incorporated
Thomas M. Townsend
Floral Park
John M. Murphy
Michael T. Surelivan
Butte
John N. Kirk
John N. Hosking
McQueen
Joseph H. Beaudry
E. N. Hudon
Kemper
Ruby Trinimon
Clark-Montana Realty Company
John Eminger
Neptune
Kate
Gray
John Eminge
Montrose
Northern Pacife Railway Company
Baran J. Bader
Southwest Quarter
Township
Range
Emma A. Farlin
Bertha Holland
Daly Addition Company
John Englund
Daly
Conscripts Cannot Become Officers Under New Army Plan
The Army and Navy Journal outlines a selective service army to be officered by officers from the regular army and national guard. Enlistment in the regular army or guard before conscription grants a path to officers. War Department stresses registration separate from selective drafting. Interpreters and volunteers urged for city postings. A traveling hospital corps recruiting party will visit Butte on May 25 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
National Guard
Army and Navy Journal
Dawson
Butte
Saya
War College
Army
War Department
Sherif
Hospital Corps
Justice Department Cannot Act Over Flag Advertising
The federal bureau states it cannot act against flag desecration used in advertising due to lack of federal laws. It notes nationwide reports of price spikes for flags since the war declaration and asks local officials to probe possible price fixing under Sherman Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau
Department
Government to Sell Timber on Flathead Reservation
Commissioner of Indian Affairs acts for Uncle Sam in a large stump sale listing 47,000,000 board feet of western pine 5,000,000 of Douglas fir 2,500,000 of larch and 200,000 of other timber Mandatory bids start at 2 per thousand for yellow pine and 1.25 for other timber with bids due by September 1. A separate report notes an attack on two aged section men Nelson Hierson and Andy Bouraulin with Demgian Hayes John Byrnes and Yonker Byrnes arrested on robbery charges. 22 dollars stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato Sells
Indian Affairs
Uncle Sam
Nelson Hierson
Andy Bour=auin
Jack Melia
Delgian Hayes
John Byrnes
Yonker" Byrnes
Butte and Anaconda Rail Service Announces Seasonal Runs
Beginning Tuesday May 15 the Butte Anaconda Pacific railway will run a special passenger train from Butte to Anaconda and return daily. Depart Butte 7 45 p m arrive Gregson 8 25 p m arrive Anaconda 8 45 p m Return leave date 9 p m arrive Gregson 9 20 p m leave Gregson 10 40 p m arriving at Butte 11 20 p m The undersigned resigns as director from Vignoles Rail Chair company. He will act as trustee under the patent assignment until further notice. Dated Butte May 16 1917. Washington and Lafayette first met in 1777. Lafayette landed June 14 at Georgetown SC then traveled to Philadelphia where he became a major and formed a lifelong bond with Washington.
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Butte, Gregson
Anaconda
Butte, Anaconda &Pacific Railway
Vignoles Rail Chair Company
A. G. Liebmann
Butte
Washington
Lapa
Brooklyn Eagle
Lafayette
America
Georgetown
Philadelphia
Congress
ITE
Rumored Auto Hold Up Cannot Be Confirmed
Rumors of an automobile holdup between Rocker and Gregson on a Wednesday night were investigated by the Miclals after a motorist reported to the sheriff’s office in Butte. Deputies found a breakdown west of Rock and a line was strung across telegraph poles to cause a circuit short. No evidence supported the holdup or masked men on a machine.
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Rocker
Gregson
Alles
Butte
Rock
Bossy cow death sparks trial of Merchiondo acquittal
In Justice Court Judge Mitchells, Peter Merchiondo was acquitted after a six man jury found him not guilty of cruelty to animals. Evidence showed the cow he was driving into Butte died on the road and Merchiondo claimed no mistreatment. Peter Andre was the complainant, and Abbie Harrington faced a similar acquittal after a neighbor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Merchiondo
Justice Court
Mitchell
Butte
Merchiondo
Peter Andre
Abbie Harrington
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H. & & Green
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Lutey
Long
India
Ceylon
Closset & Devers
Portland
Oregon
Furey
Lamb
Butte, Mont
Costs Man Pty
Rev
Jacob A Hiatt
ST. Paul's
Lumber Department Ready Nation
Senate
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Florence Co
West Park
Pat “Sen
Levi Strauss & Co., Sone
Bossy Cow
E. Park St
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Butte Floralco
West Broadway
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