Butte Current Notes on Local Visitors and Arrivals
A digest of residents and guests in Butte, listing executives, travelers, and locals visiting or passing through. Includes J.B. Leary, D. Tighe, J. Clause, J. W. Scott, Mrs. Mitchell, John Ryan, M. Carroll, W. L. Neal, H. Kleinschmidt, J.C. Phillips, and others. Mentions travel to Helena, Billings, Globe Arizona, and Texas, plus social and business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Scott
Armstead
J. Mitchell
Cland
Brelenders
Deer Lode
John Ryan
Globe Ariz
Lodge
J. M. Clements
Helena
Len
W. C. Riley
Miles City
Lexgat
L. E. Neal
Harrison
Bennett
William Digles
Hetet
Thornton
Finlen B. C. Nutter
H. Kleinschmidt
Bozeman
J.C. Phillips
Dillon
M.D. Carroll
Billings
George Westerland
Allen
Jpper
Malta
Xed Bennat
Liviatala
Chase
Helena Ra
Butte
Airs
F. Spaulding
Child
Maxviile
Hutte
W. R. Crow
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Ars
Floyd Niles
Wisdom
South Butte
M. Cahill
M.D. Whitney
M. Cobb
Lisa J. H. Barrett
Manderville
Iron Tod
John Brooks
Great Northern
Worcester
Mase
Will Thomas
Hall
P. Barney
John West
Oscar Carlson
Calumet
Mich
Sherman & Teedorage
Broadway
Arizona
C. E. Katendahl
Big Timber
South Butt
W. G. Lenhard
Richard
Delaware Avenue
Black Hills
Justice Dwyer
St. James' Hospital
A. Sorenson
Florence, Avenue
Portsmouth
Ohio
Elizabeth Harris
Grace
Z. Th. Molman
Kober
Isinois
Road funding push to keep Montana highways solid
The article notes plans and costs for extensive road work in Montana this year, detailing anticipated long- term investments to lay miles of new steel track and improve state infrastructure amid heavy spending and local activity. It mentions figures and locations in a dense, era-typical markup, reflecting broad public works aims and fiscal expectations.
Condition of William Swarte Improves Little in San Francisco
Reports from San Francisco indicate only slight improvement in William Swarte the Fourth ward alderman and Empress theater manager after a paralytic stroke. He remains at his mother's home under care his wife by his side as he slowly regains strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Swarte
Gold Coins Found in Cigar Box at Park and Wyoming
Workmen at Park and Wyoming streets uncovered a cigar box containing 810 in gold pieces and a chest with bones. Police were not informed of the total taken from the box as an investigation began. City chemist Dr. Carl Easton identified the bones as those of a cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park and
Wyoming Streets
Polle
Carl Easton
Post Office to Limit General Delivery Window in Butte
Butte residents using general delivery for letters addressed without street or number cause inconvenience and extra work at the local office. Officials report the practice has led to the need for two mail clerks in the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Business Leaders Back Main Street Boulevard Plan
Chamber of Commerce directors endorsed a proposal to build a central highway along Main Street toward the south side, extending out via Dewey Avenue. The board had debated details, but now backs practical steps and seeks to provide moral support to move the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Chamber of Commerce
Death Takes Woman As She Sings in Spokane
Sadie L Hayes 20 died at 1739 Florence Ave Spokane after saying she was not afraid to die and would hum a song as she slipped away She was born in Windsor Massachusetts and married Charles Hayes a theater figure She left surviving her parents sisters and Bertha Brown and requested care for a dog and details of funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie L. Hayes
Turtian
California
Hayes
Mra Hayes
Shsineas
East Park Street
Tyrie
Oman
Eho
Tosaneden
Ai’ Bertha Brown
Mon
Butte Briefs Local Visitors and Events
Perry Raban of Great Falls is here on business. W A Hancock of Browning was a visitor in Butte yesterday. The Missionary Society of the South Side Methodist Church South will hold a tea series Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Metcalfe’s home 1429 Warren Ave. E W Byrner, special agent of the Justice Department, returned from Tacoma where he assisted in the prosecution of W J Stubbs a policeman who later pleaded guilty to Mann Act charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Raban
Great Falls
W. A. Hancock
Browning
Butte
Missionary Society of the South
Methodist’ Episcopal Church South
Robert Metcalfe
Warren Avenue
E. W. Byrner
Department of Justice
Tacoma
W. J. Stubbs
Ave-room bungalow sold at 1140 West Broadway
Dr. John J. Davis purchased a new rough finish dressed brick bungalow at 1140 West Broadway through Slemons & Booth agency. The neighborhood value is listed near 0,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Davis
West Broadway
Slemons& Booth
Return of a Health-Seekers Merchant from California
A southern side merchant has returned after a three month stay in California to regain health. He reports great improvement and happiness to be back in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
California
Montana
Controversy Ends At Silver Bow Club
Club officers and engineers union representatives settled a dispute over a small annual sum. The arrangement, agreeable to both sides, requires the club to pay the regular scale. Cooks, dishwashers, waiters and other help recalled to their posts yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver How Club
Engineers’ Union
Dasa
Ray and Ray Shine in Splendid Empress Vaudeville Act
The Empress theater features Ray and Ray this week with a standout act titled The Girl and Her. Ray plays a clever comedy bootblack while the young lady delivers charm and talent. They sing, offer well-timed humor, and Ray performs a deft impersonation. The show earns strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Empress Theater
Mr. Ray
Final naturalization papers hearings attract large class
One of the largest naturalization classes on record will appear Friday in Judge Lynch’s district court for examination to become citizens. About 64 are expected to attend, with some cases previously delayed as applicants socialized with American government principles. G L Tyler of Beattie will chair the representative bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Mayor weighs female police appointee amid warnings to men
Mayor Lane proposes appointing a woman police officer at 100 dollars monthly and orders the police commission to study qualifications used in other cities. He warns men to avoid flirty approaches and notes many young women in Butte could fit the role, hoping to curb street encounters and improve law enforcement this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta
Lane
Che
Hutte
Kien
Ict
Police Commission
Pee
Butte
Butte Electric restores through service to Centerville
The Butte Electric company plans to restore through streetcar service from Second Street to the Centerville mine by adding more powerful motors. Cars will depart Park Street for Centerville at scheduled quarter hours, with Main Street and Brondwa Street corners adjusting timing to minimize transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Electric Way Company
Second Street
Centerville
Park Streets
Even Shour
Main Street
Military activity in El Paso reported by visitor
A visitor described El Paso as bustling with soldiers and busy streets. The account cites American agents and concerns over war measures, noting a border area under rapid change and debate on how the United States might respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Fort Blue
Texas
Allard
Boutht
United States
Ministers Plan Annual Picnic Postpones Paper
The Silver Bow Ministerial Association postponed a paper on the substitute for the saloon from yesterday’s meeting. Adjutant Ren of the Salvation Army was not able to attend. The group aims to present the paper at their annual picnic at Colvin on Monday, as plans for the anti-non campaign were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Ren
Salvation Army
Colvin
Real Estate Transfers Notice Summary
Real estate transfers are recorded including several parcels in Daly, Mt Queen, Hamilton, Floral Park, Lenox, Kempper and Cobban additions. Notable transfers include blocks 86 and 41, and payments ranging from 1 to 225 dollars. Parties include Johanna Serich widow, Byzo Ellen ton, Katharine Brennan Hotep, Thomas Hf. Brown, Hall Lumber Co., Pranela Cross, Trethwell, Richard Blakeley, A J Davis, Rath F Levent, and Alexander Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall Lumber Company
Pranela Cross
Floral Park
Trethwell
Joseph
Tert
Lenox
Richard “Blakeley
A. J
Hunger victim found aided at Silver Taw Inst
Loyd was found near starvation and picked up by a deputy sheriff at Silver Taw Institute and taken to a shelter where the sheriff’s office supplied food and shelter. The man, too weak to speak, had no funds or friends and could not provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig Ming
Loyd
Silver Taw
Bute
Carley
Sullivan Joeman Couples Marry by Justice Buckley
John Sullivan and Myrsie Broekman wed yesterday afternoon with Justice Buckley officiating. Witnesses were Linn C. Harrington and J. L. Evans. The couple will reside in Butt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sullivan
Myrsie Broekman
Buckley Sesterday
Linn 'C. Harrington
J. L. Evans
Sugar Plant Men Pleased With Trip Across Montana
Henry H. Rolapp an official of a large sugar refining company and W. J. Lawson head of the Billings refinery traveled through Montana touring refineries and surveying sugar beet potential. Rolapp praised Montana for promising beet culture, anticipated vast new areas planted, and said the state would gain industries and markets for farm products. He noted bright agricultural prospects this season and expressed satisfaction with the survey results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Rolapp
Bis Sugar Refining Company
Salt Lake
Mr. Rolapp
W. J. Lawso
Billings
Fergus County Agricultural 4
Rolapp
Montana
Streetcar Extension Planned Near Butte Race Track
Accidents near the old Butte race track prompt a proposal to pay half the construction cost for a streetcar extension toward the new area. The line will run from the old gate east on Argyle to Hayes then north to Walnut, connecting with the Silver Bow park line, about one mile total. The Florence Avenue double tracking nears completion as rapid settlement increases transit demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malle
Florence Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallmark
Orton Bros Stein-Bloch
E. Morris
Pony
D. d. Tighe
J.B. Leary
Libby
Joe Clause
Yellowstone
F. A. Burroughs
W. J. Kerley
P.O
Ciese
Mary Eh
Westness
Uae
Lair
Ieee
Asia
Butte Optical Co
Hannifin
Rk’ Street
Ement
Death
Butte Briefs
Silver Bow Club
E.S. Opie
Oregon
Mrs. Monony
Ara
John Morony
New York
Dutte
Finlen
Lavalliere
Mose Linz
Main
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
East Park
Idaho
John J. McCarthy
Mts
Commanion
Sullivan
Joeman
Brownfield-Canty CO
West Park Street
Vistr
Wesive
HEY
McCarthy
E. Broadway
Simon
North Main
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