Gill Murder Case Next to Be Tried
Michael Gill, charged with the murder of Patrick Greene last November, will come to trial Tuesday morning unless the county attorney convinces Judge Avneh of a valid excuse for vacation of the trial. The case was set for Monday but continued to allow completion of another trial. Walker objected to the vacation citing expense and preparation. Riley requested the vacation due to an important witness absence. the court will entertain the motion if properly filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gill
Patrick Greene
Avneh
Thomas J. Walker
Trout
Frank Riley
Butte News Notes and Local Visitors
The item lists numerous residents and visitors in Butte including E. A. Riggs of Havre, A. J. Burns from Kulto pell, Carl Huntley of Wisdom, Mrs W J Russell of Plains, W W Williams of Philipsburg, R L Lewis of Big Timber, Mae Willet of Great Falls, Lynn Comfort of Twin Bridges, L F Anderege from the capital, N L Hilton and J P Howard from Bing, plus local business notices for Vine stationery at the P O News Stand. Also mentions Rev and Mrs L J Christier visiting from Havre, George W Abbott of Pa visiting relatives, and funeral details for Charles McDonald at St Lawrence church. The espionage act case against Albert Bailey was dismissed for selling literature on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Broa
E. A. Riggs
Havre
Thornton
A. J. Burns
Kultepell
Carl R. Huntley
Wisdom
W. J. Russell
Plains
W. W. Williams
Philipsburg
Butte
R. L. Lewis
Big Timber
Mae Willet
Great Fails
Lynn Comfort
Twin Bridges
L. Fi. Anderege
Alhambra Hot Springs
N. L. Hilton
J.P. Howard
Bing
Charles McDonald
St. Lawrence Church
Cortese
Anaconda
Calkins
Albert Bailey
United States
L. M. van Eten
Bailey
Tests Planned for Eighth Graders in Butte County
Examinations for eighth graders will be held in the county superintendent of schools office in Butte on Thursday and Friday. The schedule divides periods: Thursday Civics 9 am History 10:30 am Grammar 1:30 pm Reading 3:15 pm. Friday Arithmetic 9 am Spelling 11:30 am Physiology and Agriculture 2:30 pm Geography with 15 minute recesses between periods. Credits: a student earns credit in each subject with 73 percent or more and must have a total of 50 credits to receive overall credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Jury acquits Peters on burglary charge in local trial
Ralph Peters was found not guilty by Judge Lynch in a Monday trial over alleged entry into the Mon Son place on November 24 in South Main alley. Witness Hazel McLeod denied signing a statement tied to the case. Triest Ua Casto also faced related charges and testified he met Peters earlier that night in a cigar store.
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Ralph Peters
Mon. Sen
South Main Alley
Lynch
Monda
Peters
Hazel McLeod
Forty years in Butte A J McDonell dead at home
A J McDonell longtime Butte resident died Sunday at his home 29 West Aluminum street He was born in Ontario Canada 61 years ago and lived in Black Hills Deer Lodge Anaconda before settling in Butte He worked in the rear ing business He leaves a widow three sons Phil James and Leo a deputy sheriff and a daughter Trene The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 am at the family home followed by solemn high mass at 9 30 am at St Josephs Church
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A.J. McDonell
Butte
Ontario
Canada
Black Hills
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Ferns
A Member
Brotherhood
Frater the Woodmen
Phil
James
Leo
Trene
St. Joseph's Church
Major Johnson Takes Command of Butte Troops
Colonel Hall devolved command of the United States troops in Butte to Major P. J. Johnson yesterday. Hall has returned to Fort George Wright near Spokane after leading the detachment since arrival. Johnson arrived in Butte weeks ago and has served on duty with the troops. no other changes in commissioned or enlisted personnel were announced.
Ruling of Police Commission Ends Butte Case
Helena May 24 Associate Justice Matthews of the supreme court granted the writ of prohibition in a long pending case to reinstate Butte policemen discharged for unfitness. The ruling blocks further district court action, dismisses Policeman Burns front appeal, and directs dismissal of the proceedings. The city attorney and mayor argued the city spent over 100000 in salaries while cases lingered. Officials noted how the decision may affect other reinstatement efforts and pending writs of certiorari.
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Helena
Matthews
Supreme Court
Butte
Police Trial Board
Civen
Silver Bow
James Burnsfront
City Trial Board
District Court
R. L. Clinton
W. T. Stodden
Butts
Abe i
Ben Eeneret
May
City of
Butto
Burns
Tial Board
District Courts
Frenging
Hubert L. Clinton
Butte High Graduation Set For June 19
Formal announcement by Principal Bruce Millikin at Butte High School notes that the 1920 graduation exercises and diploma presentations will occur in the high school auditorium Thursday evening June 10. Seniors have not yet received bids for the event but are expected to arrive later in the week. Admission will be by reserved seat only.
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Butte High School
Bruce
Millikin
High ‘School
Dunett
Raw
Turner Returns from California Trip and Talks Prosperity
Marty W. Turner former war savings stamp board chair and Minneapolis adviser member returns after six months in California. He disputes rumors of buying a home in the state noting grape crops and wine potential despite prohibition. Turner cites prosperity in San Francisco Monterey Santa Clara Pasadena and San Jose plus hotel shortages and a rising 50 cent a pound freight rate. He stresses Butte’s robust copper supply and warns against betting against its ultimate prosperity while commenting on California politics and business sentiment.
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Marty W. Turner
War Savings Stamp Board
Hortuna
Minneapolis
Calfornia
California
Mr. Turner
San Francisco
Monterey
Santa Clara
Pasadena
Elestricalsociation
Mon
Meltatton
San Jose
Ting
Isadore Krueger
Butte
San Fransien
Coast
Rocky
Butts
Uf Ing
Marcus
Daly
Montana Union Railroad
Turner
Hobbs
Johnson
Tisdale to Head State Shooters at Camp Perry
Governor appoints R. E. Tisdale secretary of the Rocky Mountain Rifle Club to lead Montana civilians at the national event at Camp Perry from July 30 to August 28. Seventeen marksmen will be chosen to represent the state with elimination shoots planned in Butte July 9 to 11. The RM Rifle Club has a storied record with multiple national and indoor championships and will ready facilities and pits for the duty and practice ahead of the big shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
R. E. Tisdale
Rocky Mountain Rifle Club
Camp Perry
Tidale
Adj
Phil Green
Aptain Tisdale
Montana
Butte
Rocky Mountain Rifle
Tuis
Santana
Rocky Mountain Club
Tisdale
Ols
Sundits
Uat
Ohio
Monetana
Thdile Saie
Emersin
Wight
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Butte News
The
Pacific
DR. Davis
Calkins ’ Company
Hag
B. E. Calkins CO
A. J. McOonell Ead
Major Johnson
Constate
Ly En Dependable
Mona
Santale
ED Rose Jeweler
North Main St
B. Park St
Police Commission
Butte High
Wpcarthy, Bryant & CO
Rex
Lyon
Sohn J. M’carthy
Huis
Cole Pu N. Chutos
Propriewy
Ram Park Street
Oechsli
West Broadway
Undertakers
M. J. Walsh
West Park Street
Cae
Mse
North Street
Mae
St. Lawra
Tobin
Phillp J. Tovin
Broadway
Ureh
Holy Cross “Cemetery
Sesor
K. Thomas
Heiaing
Mount Moriah
Priscoli
Jan Driscoll
Mary Mayes
North
Wyoming
U'Clock
Mary's Church
Nermont
St. Patrick’s
Sherman & Reed Tal
Ediualso Era BI A
Reroy EE
John Hoyle
Sam A. White
Reed Carriage
McCarthy’s Ganitary Grocery & Meat
East Broadway
Yellowstone
Ceretan
Swift
Hills Bros. MJ. B
White House
Farm House
Hansen's
New Orleans
McCarthy's Sanitary Store
Stanaiard
Joseph Richards
IWC
Larry Duggan
Alexander
St. John's Church
Orlock
Montana St
Bany
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