Butte News Notes Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Butte residents and visitors fill pages with hotel stays, business trips, and social visits. J.D. Wooking from Wilsall and H. Horace of Bozeman drop by the Thornton and Leggat hotels. Businesses like Orton Bros. advertise piano rentals and P. O. News Stand stocks. Numerous named figures from Livingston, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Aber deen, Three Forks and beyond are recorded as staying, visiting, or conducting business in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
P. O
Tritko Pria
East Granite
J.D. Wooking
Wilsall
Butte
W. C. Kelley
Helena
Kelley
Toads
W. FR. Kennedy
Harlowton
W. J. Kronich
Missoua
Bacon Acquitted by Jury in Robbery Case Trial
In Butte a jury acquitted W L Bacon in the night attack on the Chappell home at 217 Mint Street on April 11. Principal witness Joe D Kelly implicated co‑defendants Matt Tilvo W Miler and H H Krause in stealing 173 cases of liquor. Bacon testified he moved liquor for Kelly and did not know it would be stolen. He expressed faith in justice and said the verdict confirmed his innocence and good character in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Bacon
Lynch
H. H. Krause
Nauor
Sta
Joe D. Kelly
Bacon
Kelly
Higuor
Chappell
Almira Apartments
Putte
Butte
Gambling suit ends with small damages against pool hall owners
Morris Lober by his guardian won 56 dollars against Pete and Jocko Lambros in Carrons court after a short trial for a gambling loss alleged at a pool hall run by the defendants. The suit sought 500 dollars plus 8 dollars lost by the plaintiff. Walter J. Graved was granted divorce from Eva Graved and custody of two children. George Jurspich set to show cause May 28 why he cannot pay 35 dollars monthly alimony to his wife Anna Jursnich amid ongoing divorce proceedings. Jurision restricted from disposing property at 2107 Leatherwood Street pending final suit determination. Demurrers disposed of on law and motion calendar. Charles Matehgon v. Connolly and wife motion granted for lack of prosecution after 11 years in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Lober
Pete
Jocko Lambros
Carron
Department of Court
Plainti
Kame
Ators Neys
Walter J. Graved
Eva Graved
George Jurspich
Anna Jursnich
Jurenich
Leatherwood Street
Charles Mate Hgon
C. P. Connolly
Butte Briefs Reflect Local Society and Court News
Silver Bow temple Pythian Sisters plan memorial at St George's hall Center ville May 28 at 8 o'clock inviting Knights Pythian Sisters and friends. Ladies Aid of Gold in Norwegian church to be entertained Wednesday eve at 8 with program and refreshments. Frank O'Brien Tintte Anaconda Pacific railway convalescing at Murray hospital to move to 641 Illinois avenue next week. Ex service men urged to attend Monday 2 pm meeting between American Legion committee and Silver Bow county officials in Judge Jack Attorneys. Judge Jackson resumes trial calendar at 9:30 am with five weeks acting as commissioner to the state supreme court. State convention plans set at Legion auxiliary meeting tomorrow at legion headquarters. Miss Dixie Dunbar of Alexander LA visiting Mrs B A Renton 1334 West Platinum St en route to Great Falls for Railway Express job. Mr and Mrs S Bradford of Bitlinge visiting in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Temple
Pythian
St. George's Hall
Centersville
Knights of Pithian and Pythian Sisters
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Gold
Frank O'Brien
Tintte, Anaconda& Pacific Railway
Murray Hospital
Illinois Avenue
American Legion
Silver Bow County
Jack Attorneys
J. W. Barry
David W. Brodie
District Court
Joseph R. Jackson
Legion
Dixie Dunbar
Alexander
B.A. Renton
Platinum Street
Miss Dunbar
Great Falls
American Railway Express Company
S. Bradford
Bitlinge
Butte
Ping
Patriotic committees visit Silver Bow schools to praise loyal children
The patriotic organizers tour country schools in Butte Silver Bow county noting foreign born children show loyalty and patriotism. Visits scheduled at Washington junior high Blaine St Lawrence Holy Sove and rural schools with committees led by H J Mackinnon Charles Bedell and others, honoring Memorial Day plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
America
Butte
Washington Junior High
Elson Moore
Steve Eateries
Elizabeth Senobe
Maud Schulte
Charles F. Juttner
J. J. Kelly
Mere May Andrews
Estella Worth Sherman
St. Lawrence
H. H. Mackineton
Charles Campbell
Mary Wright
Marying
M. Mullen
John Troup
Hilda Stolebarger
C. 'Mallahan
Charles Bedell
Mise Susie Irvine
Rose Osborne
C. & Grant
Har Hee Casey
Georgia McPherson
Harris
Feeley
Melrose
Divide
H. J. Mackinnon
Estella Worth
Eva van
Orden
William van" Ordan
Georgi McPherson
Maria Oates
Osborne
Pearson
Tickey
Small
Ramsay and Gregson
Mack
van Or
F. Grant
MacPherson
Mra. Oates
Basin Creek
C. P. Brinton
N. Moore
Rickey
Bury
Convicted Black man accused in grand jury assault
A convicted Black drug peddler Lee Austin allegedly struck Robert Field during a confrontation near a building yesterday. Field, who testified in the grand jury and trial leading to the conviction, reported the attack as Austin followed and punched him. Police detained Austin as the incident was connected to the court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Austin
Robert Field
Austin
Tate
Carr Austin
Field
Tne
Aunault
Former constables Harved in court for extortion plea
James Bonner and J McRae former constables stood before the court to enter pleas on an extortion charge. They denied guilt after being accused of taking 21 50 from Peter Pappas under threat of arrest for a Prohibition violation. The sentencing of Paul Pesanti for robbing a Continental Oil station was postponed a week. Pesanti faces one to two years in prison. Attorneys were given time to prepare and file a bill of exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bonner
J. ¥. McRae
Peter Pappas
Paul Pesanti
Front Street
Continental Oil Company
Pesanti
Beta Delphians Discuss German Verse and Song
The Beta Delphians of Butte met Friday with Mrs A F Rice presiding. They explored Lessing’s sayings and Heinen by Ames Heimer, plus Schiller and Hauptman. Mme Leipheimes narrated stories, Shoemaker sang Bod songs, and Betty Trish performed. Officers’ election signals normalcy as women knit and men spin yarns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Delphians
Beta Delphian Club
Butte
Rama
A. F Rice
Suderman
Lessing
Mme
Leipheimes
Jhey
Cong
Aome
Shoemaker
Bod
Betty Trish
Beta’ Delphians
Remarkable Gymnastic Show By Blind and Mute Children
A Boulder Institution exhibition featured blind and mute youths performing gymnastic drills with skill and confidence. From redressed ladders to rope climbing, the audience praised the disciplined routines and graceful execution across primary to senior levels. The event highlighted the children’s proficiency and mobility despite disabilities, drawing admiration from spectators.
Legion to Honor Fallen Buddies in Memorial Day Tribute
Butte post of the American Legion asks relatives of ex servicemen buried near the city to notify headquarters of grave locations and be ready to plant flags on Memorial Day May 30. Post Adjutant HA Rouleau and James Downes will receive the information for about a hundred local graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troup
American Legion
Butis
Legion
Flanders Fleide
Hl Brave
Butte Post
Memorial State
HA Rouleau
James Downes
Vane Guard
Butte
Relief Show At Broadway To Aid Unemployed Families
Butte lodge of Bike presents a two part fundraising show at Broadway theater next Wednesday night. The minstrel section features Howard McIntyre and William Magill with new humor and songs, followed by Claw Darty and new talent. The Hutte Mines band led by Sam Trolour performs, Fisher's 18 piece orchestra adds to the minstrel, and all expenses are donated to aid unemployed families. A full Elks rehearsal is scheduled at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Lodge
Howard “McIntyre
William Magill
Claw
Darty
Hutte Mines
Sam Trolour
Fisher
Butte
Elks’ Rooms
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Manley
Deer Lodge
Hazel Sunday
Three Forks
Oppenheimer
Duluth Linen Company
Minnesota
Duluth
Patrick Cleary
People's Theater
St. James Aspital
W. Fulton
Helena Yesteray
Montana Textbook Commission
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific
Missoula
W. Strawbridge
Bellfontain
Ohio
Strawbridge
J. Bruce Kremer
James Finien
Billy Gemmell
Livingston
Mr. Dee
Bozeman Agricultural College
Dod Lodge
Paul R. Wylie
Alfred Kruger
Ralph Kench
L.A. Drewiecke
Lincoln National Life Insurance
D. Gibeons
R. H. Manning
Sehroc
T. D. Lennon
P. F. Murphy
Ben Moyle
Chicago
Lawrence Rer
Butte Briefs
Harved
Philadelphia Bulletin
TS Alg Barnes
Nt Lions
Oat Hh
Bengal
Siberian Tigers
Samson
Real Gyminagts
Boulder Institution
Puttepene
Boulder
Kirly
AVY
Syracuse
Annapolis
Winish
Metldg Slane
Harvard ‘Nds Pvight
Widener Y
Nenior Ponte
Shiners
City
Will She
Legion TO
the Elks and
Others
William Darton
Way Bank
Reber Phen
Vibe Bonds
Cousteo
Barton
Baul" Draper
Heworth
Draper
Monte Carlo
Shirley
Shirley Clothes Shop
North Main Street
Federal Reserve System
West Park Street
Butte Cab
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