Former resident Nell missing near Bernice and Butte
Sheriff Mountjoy pursued leads about prospector Nell missing after a trip with Rolland from Deer Lodge to Boulder river region. Bloodstain evidence in a buggy and Rolland’s statements to Worley raise homicide concerns as a search expands to Nell’s cabin and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountjoy
Worley
Bernice
Rolland
Beruse
Sherif Mountjoy
Nell Cabin
Nell
Deer Lodge
Larabie Bank
Boulder River
Lockhart Ranch
Butte
Neil
Hin
Impeachment Sought in House Over District Commissioner
A Texas representative Blanton moves impeachment inquiry in the House concerning district commissioner and alleged misdemeanors tied to gun ownership and property dealings. The uncertain text suggests accusations related to large home construction or ownership actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aing
Blanton
Texas
Veterans Honor Memory Of Dead Veterans At Memorial Day Observance
The article recalls Memorial Day ceremonies in Butte with a memorial rally at Patriotic hall and flags marking graves of World War I veterans. It notes 800 vets in the region, names Lincoln Post No. 2 members, and outlines historical context from General Logan’s 1868 call to honor the brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Hall
Ratte
Hutte
al Livingston
Silver Bow Post
American’ Legion
Legion
Livingston
Butte Cemeterien
John A. Logan
Logan
Lincoln
Union
Lincoln Post No
Butte
Anaconda Corps
Lincoln Post
Montana
Duncan McMillan
James B. McKean
Salt Lake
Utah
P. R. Dolman
R. Knight
H. C. Kessler
Gen. C
Warren
J. F. Wyman
L. E. Holmes
Frederick Lockley
Shoemaker
J. York
Charles
Enlistment of H H Makinson in Purnell's Legion
H H Makinson enlisted in Purnell's Legion on September 7 1861 in his home county. The unit had two troops of light artillery two cavalry troops and 12 infantry. He served in Company B light artillery and fought at Malvern Hill and Lynchburg where he was wounded and later captured before discharge in 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Purnell's Legion
Makinson
Malvern
Hlte
Market
Feina Bloos
Woop
H Hunter
Lynchburg
Hunter
Artllery
Praraken i
Mr. Makinson
Wisconsin Civil War Veteran George Dimnent Born 1847
George Dimnent the youngest member of Lincoln post was born December 20, 1847. He enlisted at 16 in the Fourth Wisconsin cavalry, served in Company B then L, joined skirmish and scouting duties, and fought at Shofell Morgans and Fort Blakely Fort Mobile and Spanish Fort. The regiment patrolled Texas after Richmond fell and mustered out June 20, 1866 with only remnants remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dimnent
Lincoln Post
Fourth
Wisconsin Cavalry
Jorge Peck
Wisconsin
Shofell
Morgans
Mississ
Fort Blakely
Fort Mobile
Spanish Fort
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Vicksburg
Confederacy
Texas
Orleans
Simon Hauswirth No. 35 Wisconsin Veteran Civil War Service
Simon Hauswirth born in 18 enlisted at 18 in Company C Thirty-fifth Wisconsin infantry on December 7 1863. He fought at Fort Blakely and Spanish Fort and after Lee’s surrender his regiment patrolled the Rio Grande. The Thirty-fifth Wisconsin suffered heavy losses in death and was reinforced by consolidation with the Twentieth and Twenty-second Wisconsin regiments. Despite two automobile accidents he remains in splendid shape as an old veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Hauswirth
Thirty-fifth
Wisconsin Infantry
Fort Blakely
Spanish Fort
Lee
Rio Grande
Wisconsin
Geath
Hauswirth
Veteran Frank Benoit Survives Bitter War And Losses
Frank Benoit, a Seventh New York infantry veteran, joined after Appomattox but fought briefly before Petersburg. His baptism lasted three days of harsh battles. Though past active duty age, he works in the paper hat business, once wealthy from Washington real estate worth 80 000. He remains optimistic despite setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Benoit
Seventh New York Infantry
Robert E. Lee
Appomattox
Petersburg
Benoit
Gehenmont
Washington
Enlistment of Frank M Barrett at Eighteen
Frank M Barrett enlisted at eighteen, claiming five feet five inches height by stretching to an inch taller. Born Akron Ohio May 10 1846 he joined Ninth Independent Battery in 1863 for three years and served until July 25 1865 discharged under General Order No 108. He moved west after service driving an ox team, settling in Montana during the placer gold era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Akron
Ohio
Plains
Highlands
Montana
Veteran John Marchion and Civil War service in Wisconsin units
John Marchion, lone surviving member of George Meade post Anaconda, joined Lincoln post Butte and fought in 14 major engagements from enlistment in Fountain City Wisconsin on December 25 in the Civil War to discharge at Little Rock Arkansas in January 1865. He served with Company G Ninth Wisconsin Veteran Volunteers, endured many skirmishes, twice escaped serious harm, and finished as an infantryman after briefly serving as artillery replacement during seven engagements. He settled in Anaconda in 1888 after moving from 1869, remained active in G A R circles, and transferred his membership years later.
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John Morchion
George Meade
Anaconda
Lincoln
Butte
Fountain City
Wis
Little Rock
Ark
Wisconsin
Rapy
Newtonle
Markehson
Wisconsin ‘Regiment
Pearidge
Tonkin’s Ferry
Selene’s Crossroads
Polson Springs
Fort Camden
Fort Donaldson
Port Henry
Island No. 10
Helena
Medtora
George Meade Post
Han Macy
Cpick
J. D. Brenneman
Utclswot
Gurney
le Berke
Kenesaw
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Veterans Relief Corpa
Nash‘Fenn
Sherman
Washington
Chicago
Mon
William English
Bose
Department ‘of
Montana
I D Brenneman Civil War Veteran Passes Away After Long Service
I D Brenneman served in the 78th Indiana infantry at Kenesaw Mountain Chickamauga Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. Wounded in the shoulder he was discharged after a long career, later transferring posts and serving in the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Montana.
Mexican soldiers free Americans after bandit raid
Laredo Texas May 30 release of Conrad Braden and Jules C Gallagher two American miners captured May 13 near Discobridero Durango by bandits followed a battle in which two bandits died and one wounded. Mexican troops freed the men who returned to Mapimi with the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Texas
Conrad
Braden
Jules C. Gallagher
Harry M. Walsh
Nuevo Laredo
Yost
Torreon
Mexico
Jescuew
Gallagher
Galindo
San Antonio
Mapimi
Brad Inge
Discobridero
Durangoney
Memorial Day Theme Pages Reflect Faith and Duty
A historical newspaper passage discusses Memorial Day’s meaning tied to faith, sacrifice, and national ideals. It recalls Washington, Lincoln, McKinley, Wilson, and Roosevelt, urging reverence for the Constitution, justice, and peace while honoring veterans from all wars. The text laments internal enemies and emphasizes upholding law and carrying the torch of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Iman
Washington
Lincoln
McKinley
Wilson
Roosevelt
Rudyard Xplin
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Bouchers
Oxfords
Wilson Bros
Bob Neil
Ed Rolland
Boulder
Meaderville
Neil Tive
Im ‘Meaderville
Joker Tutte
Schilling’s
Gamer’s
T. A. Wester
Sheridan
Nelson Moo
Lincoln No. 2
Hlh. Makinson
Frank M. Barrett
S. Shoemaker
Pony
D. T. Breneman
Ann
John Marchion
Gilbert Engle
Sawtelle
Cal
W. C. Mallahan
Homer C. Smith
Rebael
Geors Steele
Dewey
Mont
Thomas A. Willame
Caliifornia
Gustavus Hi. Wisner
Drummond
Peter Green
New York
H. H. Makinson
Lincoln Post NO. 2
Frank Barrett
Home, C. Smith
I. D. Brenneman
Charles Rhodes
George Washington
Valley Forge
United States
North
Coin
Flanders
Fields
Hi Land
Gettyaburg
Cuba
Flanders Field
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