Normal campus field day hosts annual play festival
On May 22 at the normal campus the annual field day and play festival drew many spectators. Seniors led by Anna Sullivan of Anaconda performed a hoop drill while juniors offered red and black tambourine dances. Freshmen wore white waists and red bodices. prep class displayed pennant drills with black bloomers and white waists. Captains included Helen Greenough Butte Mabel Edwards Dillon and Iva Benedict Plains. Judges E J Callaway R Stephenson and Rev W S Watson awarded first to the seniors. Sullivan won a gold medal. Commencement activities run through June 5 with concerts, convocations, class day, and movement toward diplomas and alumni events.
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Dillon
Normal College
Anna Sullivan
Anaconda
Helen Greenough
Butte
Mabel Edwards
Iva Benedict
Plains
E. J. Callaway
R. Stephenson
Justice Brantly
Big Placer Mine Deal in Libby District
Libby May 22. A major step toward concluding a large placer mining deal in the Libby district. About 2,000 res of placer ground on Big Cherry South, owned by the Howard brothers and others, located 15 miles south of Libby on the Snowshoe road, is bonded. Investors anticipate installing large placer mining machinery in Montana. Associates include J. E. St. Clere, Charles L. Mensch, Cas Chapman ofLos Angeles, and E. Mellander of London. Ground shows promising results from recent prospecting. bids estimate ground to be worth around 30 cents, with potential above that. St. Clere to London. Chapman and Mellander to Chicago then England. They expect to return to Libby by mid July.
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Libby
Big Cherry
Howard Brothers and Others
Snowshoe
Stag
Montana
Mra. J. Ee
Messrs
Mongch
St. Clere
Los Angeles
London
England
Chapman
Mellander
Mr. St. Clere
Chicago
St Clere
Obstruction charge filed in Powell County highway case
Deer Lodge May 7 Timothy Buckley, a Peterson creek rancher, was tried before Justice H. G. Valston on a charge of obstructing a public highway. Elk Gold Mining Co won a Helena land office patent contest against Buckley, then leased the property to W. B. Matheson who was blocked on the road by Buckley while hauling supplies. Matheson secured a warrant and the preliminary hearing ordered the case against Buckley. Matheson, allied with Butte associates, returned to resume mining operations after the hearing.
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Buckley
Matheson
Jease
Dillon Man Pleads Not Guilty in Grand Larceny Case
N F Martin was arraigned before Judge Kennison on a grand larceny charge and pleaded not guilty. A preliminary hearing is set for the 20th of the month. Martin allegedly hired a livery horse and rig and drove away, failing to return it. He was arrested at Roberts Idaho. Dillon dealers report large horse sales this week with strong prices as hundreds have been sold and buyers remain active.
Montana quarantines lifted on cattle scabies relief
Washington May 22 the secretary of agriculture released from quarantine all Montana cattle parts formerly quarantined for scabies. The order becomes effective June 1 as the senate sub committee met to discuss related reforms.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Montana
Senate
Public lands committee backs Walsh bill leasing withdrawn oil lands
Public lands committees favorably report Senator Walsh's bill authorizing leasing of oil and gas lands withdrawn from entry. The measure would open select public lands to leasing, leveraging potential energy development while maintaining oversight.
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Walsh
Denies That Compensation Measure Will Be Hardship
Helena May 22 M McCusker secretary of the People's Power league says business men fear hardships from the workers compensation measure to be voted in November. He explains it is an insurance law protecting employers and community, arguing nominal assessments would support families and keep a business operating after a fatal accident.
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Helena
McCusker
People’s Power League
People's Power League
Oakes Killed in Land Dispute Shooting near Mona
Glendive Montana May 22 Alfred A Oakes a Mona area farmer was shot dead by Chauncey Gould a cowboy The two had Recent legal action with Oakes obtaining a restraining order Gould allegedly argued over land Gould rode toward Sidney after the shooting and turned himself in to authorities
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Glendive
Alfred A. Oakes
Mona
Chauncey Gould
Oakes
Gould
Sidney
Goudy Acquitted in Murder Case Involving Roberta Lloyd
Goudy was acquitted of murder in the case tied to Robert Lloyd and his former wife. The trial centered on self defense, culminating in a not guilty verdict. The deceased, Lloyd, had previously separated from the woman, who later resided with Goudy without remarriage.
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Goudy
Robert Lloyd
Lloyd
Consolidation of Billings Banks Being Considered
Plans for merging the Farmers and Traders, the Billings State, and the Bank of Billings are under way with merger expected in a few weeks. New capitalization set at 190000 dollars. ALC Johnson of the American National Bank of Helena reportedly to head the new institution. Application for membership in the regional reserve bank system to be made.
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Billings
Farmers and Traders
Bank of Billings
Alc. Johnson
American National Bank of
Helena
Reserve Bank
King Silver Wedding Anniversary in Drummond
Garrison reports Mr and Mrs Fred King of Garrison celebrate their silver wedding anniversary at their Drummond home. Mrs Edward Wardell and the Kings daughter Mrs Gus Rocler travel from Garrison to attend. R C Ross of Butte builds a new home west of town and plans moving in a couple weeks. F L Bristol of Missoula visits his ranch nearby for the weekend.
Philipsburg News Highlights Local Social and Library Growth
Philipsburg residents from the lower Flint creek valley visit the city on business while Butte native John W. Dawson returns for a visit with former Miss Thorp. Eighth grade girls host a breakfast for the high school faculty and Miss Martin. The Philipsburg Free Library reports 650 books and 82 borrowers in its first year and a half, with 12 new children's volumes donated from Anaconda. Fred W. Kroger leads six workers on an irrigation project featuring 3,700 feet of underground piping.
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Philipsburg
H. G. Haverty
R. M. Anderson
al Hollander
Flint Creek
John W. Dawson
Butte
Martin
Philipsburg Free Library Association
Anaconda
Fred W. Kroger
Kroger Plans Water Pipeline To Irrigate 160 Acres
Kroger proposes a water pipeline to convey overflow from Kroger’s Lake through Kroger’s canyon into the valley and irrigation ditches. Previously water vanished into underground channels, but the project aims to render 160 acres of virgin soil irrigable near the city limits by July 1.
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Kroger's Lake
Kroger's Canyon
Kroger
Haver son found guilty of manslaughter in Gardiner case
Ole A. Haver son, soldier from Fort Yellowstone, convicted of manslaughter for the March 5 killing of Walter Semple at Gardiner. Eight years in the penitentiary. Jury deliberated 27 hours, reviewing witness testimony before verdict.
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Livingston
Ole A. Haverson
Fort Yellowstone
Walter Semple
Gardiner
Haverson
Healey
George Mack
Charles Huntsman
Gardinner
Mack
Huntsman
Will
Gallatin County High Commencement Week Details
Bozeman May 22 begins commencement week at Gallatin County High School with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. G. G. Bennett at St James Episcopal Church Sunday. The class play Wednesday at the opera house and graduation Friday also at the opera house.
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Bozeman
Gallatin County High School
St. James’ Episcopal Church
G. G. Bennett
Opera House
E. A. Vallant
Lora ‘Maxwell
Hgh
Stedra
Gladys Leckister
Llewellyn Luce
Mae Erwin
Lee Park
Estella Brady
Phoebe King
Blanche Border
David Gray
E. J. Parkin
Bille ‘Clark
Esme Clark
Stella Brady
Annie McDonnell
Gladys Leckliter
Charles D. Beveridge
E. Blanche Border
Estella Bite A. Clark
Bev. Crit
Tests of coal from Lehigh mine near Windham begin
Tests on steam producing qualities of coal from the Cot tonwood Coal company mine near Windham in Fergus county are underway by the Great Northern Railway. Each coal particle and ash will be weighed, with steam output observed. Output starts at about TW tons daily from the first shaft and will rise as another shaft is sunk.
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Lehigh
Cottonwood Coal Company
Windham
Fergus County
Great Northern Railway Company
Burgess Testifies on Stand Telling of Killing Sheriff
Miles City May 22 John Burgess described in court how Sheriff Moses threatened him over a warrant and how an accidental pistol discharge occurred involving his wife. He recounted a confrontation at Forsyth, obtaining a carry permit, and prior enmities dating back to Nebraska and Powder River era.
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Miles City
John Burgess
Moses
Rosebud County
Bill Baily
Buress
Burgess
Mows
Forsyth
Judge Crum
Burges
Nebraska
Northern Cattle Company
Powder River
Moses A. Sobwagon
Helle Fourche
Mont
Dan Bosle
Milwaukee to build rail line to Choteau at once
Great Falls May 22 Rumors of delays are dismissed as contracts for bridges along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line to Choteau are awarded Contractor D J Burke prepares to start with outfits arriving soon Timber bridges will dominate the route with about 21000 feet of piling and 600000 board feet of timber grading largely complete except for a long fill at Vaughn where the line will cross the Great Northern by an overhead crossing
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Great Falls
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Choteau
D. J. Burke
Vaughn
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Grocery Prices at Barrington Hall Food Market
A fragmented list shows assorted produce and pantry items with prices: strawberries two boxes, milk fed stews and turkeys by the pound, cream per pint, boiled and boneless ham by the pound, cucumbers and spinach, hothouse lettuce and tomatoes, Jell O and shredded wheat, oranges per dozen, bananas per dozen, coffee and tea.
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Hood River
Barrington Hall
Anaconda High Alumni Dance Deadline Urged
An alumnus urges Anaconda high school alumni to organize a post commencement dance for the class of 1914. He notes no preparations have been made three weeks before graduation, warns of dwindling alumni unity, and calls for a meeting to arrange the event to welcome the new graduates.
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Standard
Anaconda High School
Tes
Two reel feature Behind the Footlights at Grand
The Grand presented Behind the Footlights last evening a two reel story about wealthy idlers hounding good girls and a worthy mechanic who wins sincere love. Also shown was The End of the Umbrell from the Dollie of the Dailies series.
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Fea
Alcazar Screen Time Highlights Tonight
The Alcazar showcases The Evil She Did a moral Mary Fuller tale and The Old Fire Horse and the New Fire Chief a two reel Vitagraph feature with John Bunny and Dora Pinch. Slapstick is light, good clean comedy fans should enjoy Three Little Powders and Andy Plays Cupid sixth in the Adventures of Andy. Tonight's programs repeat with the usual Saturday matinee.
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Mary Fuller
Alcazar
John ‘Bunny
Dora Pinch
Andy
Cupid
Boy Kicked in Head by Horse Faces Serious Injuries
Loyd Manlove, seven, son of William Manlove of Upper Lost Crock, was kicked in the head by a fractious horse. The attack fractured his nose and tore a scalp wound, throwing him against a barn and leaving him unconscious for a time. Dr. H. W. Stephens treated him, noting no skull fracture and expressing cautious optimism for recovery.
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Loyd Manlove
William Manlove
Upper Lost Crock
H. W. Stephens
Anaconda
Lloyd
Stephens
New Chairs for Anaconda Elks Club
Nine new leather upholstered chairs arrived for the Anaconda Elks lodge club rooms from St Louis. Tot Williams served as collector for the purchase, with many members uniting to raise funds by smoking certain brands for months to secure the furniture.
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Anaconda
Tulips Near Depot In Their Prime This Spring
The tulips on the lawn at the Butte Anaconda Pacific depot are in their prime today as good spring weather brings them out earlier than usual. Train travelers notice the garden spelling the city name and offer comments on it.
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Butte, Anaconda& Pacific
Father and two children drown in Tongue River
Billings May 22 Word reached here tonight of the drowning in the Tongue river near Decker Monday afternoon of William McKinney a rancher and two of his children a girl age 5 and a boy age 8 McKinney tried to adjust this ropes properly in crossing the river on a ferry boat connecting his home garden and the boat overturned He is survived by wife and three other children
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Billings
Tongue River
Decker
William McKinney
McKinney
Ie Coates
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BIG Placer
Libby District
Powell County
Dillon News
Alfred Oakes
Garrison News
Philipsburg News
Gallatin County High
Brotherhood
Sisterhood
Payne Memorial Christan Church
Mayor Spogen 18
Dominick “Spogen
Belt
Spokane
Spogen
Endant
Strain’s
Milan
Aaa
Copenhagen
Anaconda News
Tux Grand and Alcazar
Boy
Elks’ Club
Keppler Jewelry Co
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