Lewistown Boosters Tour Big Timber in Fine Weather
The Lewistown party with Harlowton visitors arrived in Big Timber at 4:00 Tuesday, noting good road conditions north of Melville. A street concert followed and a county meeting discussed park to park highways, road improvements, and preventing fences from blocking routes, with calls for rapid action and federal approval.
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Lewistown
Harlowton Bard
Good Roads
Harlowtown
Melville
Harlowton
Big Timber
Parker
Board of County Commissioners
Clark
Hunters Springs
Elmer J. Mo
Alien
Park
Rudolph von Tobel
von Tobe
Montana
Levistown
Food Dictator Named For German Empire
Berlin May 23 The North German Gazette announces a food dictatorship with sweeping powers to centralize control over nourishment amid 1915 harvest shortfalls and imports decline. Herr Von Battocki will hold final decision on all questions with aides from agriculture trade military and consumer groups.
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Berlin
Herr von Battocki
Federal Council
Annual Banquet of Sweet Grass County High Alumni
The Alumni Association of Sweet Grass County High School held its annual banquet in the school gym on Saturday evening. A fine menu was served, toasts were given by members, absent members sent letters, and a dance closed the night. Mrs. Bessie Kellogg acted as toastmaster with welcome to new members Pat Bryan responded. Beulah Patterson, Prof. Beam, and Prof. Helm spoke. New graduates signed the roll, increasing the total by 11.
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Alumni Association
Sweet Grass County High School
Bessie Kellogg
Pat Bryan
Beulah Patterson
Beam
Helm
Murder and Robbery Suspected at Billings
The body of Frank W. Jobhnson, a 40 year old laborer, was found propped against a post near the Northern Pacific tracks in Billings. Indications point to murder and robbery. his face is bruised, a shirt torn, and a safety pin shows a torn layer. A half brother in Wisconsin has been notified. A postmortem is planned. Police roundup follows a brutal hold up last night with about 30 suspects rounded up.
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Billings
Mont
Northern Pacific
Frank W. Jobhnson
Pat Thorsell
Superior
Wis
Funeral of J. W. Bailey Draws Large Local Attendance
J. W. Bailey is laid to rest in a ceremony at the Congregational church conducted by Reverends Pope and Blackman. City businesses closed and public buildings suspended in respect. Masonic lodge and Modern Woodmen oversee arrangements. 47 in the funeral procession and 250 plus at the graveside. Pallbearers include Judge Harbour H O Kellogg Lee Smoot C T Busha J N Kelly and Mr Renwick.
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J. W. Bailey
Congregational Church
Joseph Pope
Laurel
J. C. Blackman
Pompeys Pillar
Masonic Lodge
Mesdames Kleinhesselink
Roecher
Messrs. Kleinhesselink
Blackman
Memorial Day Exercises Program at Grand Hotel
Memorial Day events begin with 19:20 assembly at Grand Hotel corner with autos for veterans and flower girls. 11:00 ceremonies at the cemetery conducted by Spanish American veterans. 2:00 band concert at Grand Hotel. 2:30 exercises at the auditorium with music, invocation, recitation, and address by Hon. E. M. Niles.
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Grand Hotel Corner
G Rand Hotel
Thirteenth Annual Commencement at Sweet Grass County High
The Sweet Grass County High School held its 13th annual commencement in the decorated assembly room last Friday evening. President J. M. Hamilton of Bozeman delivered the address. Prof. Beam presented diplomas to graduates Pat Bryan Nora Mary Blair Esther Leona Webb Edith Briner Lucille Mae Bryan Tacy Jane Crose Gertrude Evelyn Dillon Myrtle LaRena Dodge Pearl Sue Harris Ida Hoyem Elwyn IC Lamp. The program featured invocation by Rev. Wider Nutting a solo by Miss Margaret Nelson Hamilton spoke and diplomas were presented to the graduates.
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Sweet Grass County High School
J. M. Hamilton
Bozeman
Beam
Pat Bryan
Nora Mary Blair
Esther Leona Webb
Edith Briner
Lucille Mae Bryan
Tacy Jane Crose
Gertrude Evelyn Dillon
Myrtle LaRena Dodge
Pearl Sue Harris
Ida Hoyem
Elwyn IC
Wider Nutting
Margaret Nelson
America
Miss Edith Briner Tops Honor Students In Class
Miss Edith Briner leads the honor group with a 94 percent four year average and 21 credits. She plans to attend the state university at Missoula next year and receives recognition plus a $50 value for academic distinction. Prizes go to Miss Crose for a Missoula trip and cash awards of $10 to Briner and $5 to Struthers for placing.
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Edith Briner
Briner
Missoula
Tacy Crose
Esther Struthers
Miss Crose
Miss Briner
Miss Struthers
Governor Stewart Seeks Re election in Montana
Helena May 22 Announcement of his candidacy for governor was filed with the secretary of state today by Governor Stewart. He says if nominated and elected he will devote his whole time to duties and labor for Montana's upbuilding and asks that his record be inserted after his name on the ballot.
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Helena
Secretary of State
Stewart
Montana
Brief Session of District Court Hears Multiple Cases
Judge Stark presided at Livingston court Thursday. T. J. Manis v Harrison demurrer overruled with 30 days to answer. Goldie Connor v Connor default entered. custody to plaintiff, former name Goldie Reimers, costs $11.30. F W Bailey v Delp demurrer withdrawn with 20 days to answer. State v Donivan rape information filed, bond $2500. Adolf Myrstol citizenship application denied.
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Stark
Livingston
Court House
T. J. Manis
Cecil Harrison
W. A. Harrison
Goldie Connor
Clyde Connor
Goldie Reimers
F. W. Bailey
R. E. Delp
State of Montana
Dan K. Donnivan
Adolf Myrstol
United States
Governor designates June 20 as Montana Good Roads Day
Governor I S V Stewart proclaims a Montana Good Roads Day to emphasize highway improvement. He notes better roads boost prosperity and public contentment and cites a bill from the last legislative session establishing an annual observance.
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Montana
Helena
Stewart
Legislative Assembly
I. S. V. Stewart
State of
Good Roads Day Urges Civic Labor and Material Support
The speaker calls June 20 1916 a suitable day to observe good roads day urging citizens to contribute labor materials or money to the project. He hopes the event will advance the movement and bring lasting benefits to the people.
Royal Neighbor Convention at Livingston May 26
The fifth annual district Royal Neighbors of America convention meets in Livingston with delegates from Billings Laurel Colum bus Custer Big Timber Emigrant Wilsall and Bozeman. Drills from Laurel Big Timber Bozeman and a full day program include a 2 30 p m business session a 6 p m banquet and an 8 p m social featuring speeches dunimusic and drills.
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The
Royal Neighbors of America
Livingston
Billings
Laurel
Columbus
Custer
Big Timber
Emigrant
Wilsall
Bozeman
Margaret McKenna
Hannah Kobbe
Harriet Whitfield
Sadie Goddard
Golden Rule
Second Street
Old Faithful
Oracle
Ida Parsneau
Mia
Molly Jackson
Laurel Camp
Esther and
Arthur Johnson
Clara Stange
Leah Allen
Little Girls
Kathryn Seim
Gladys Cain
Eleanore Allen
Gertrude Sumney
Madeline Sybert
Esther Johnson
Old Carter Republicans Strong for Edwards
The Helena Independent notes Montana Republicans loyal to former Senator Carter back Edwards. It recalls Carter’s trust in Edwards, who would sacrifice any federal senate ambition to block Dixon, framing Edwards as the true Carter loyalist amid party fractures.
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Helena
Edwards
Montana
T. H. Carter
Carter
Dixon
Senator Carter
Washington
Johnny Edwards
Rosebud County
Federal
Senate
Pear
Political jockeying ahead of conventions stirs county races
As national conventions approach, several county office hopefuls announce intentions. GOP nominees emerge for state senate and other posts. Democrats field few names. Incumbents Camer on and Lyons likely face little opposition. treasurer and clerk offices spark notable contention with multiple candidates mentioned.
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St. Louis
Bob Brownlee
G. A. Leasby
E. J. Mo
W. H. Donald
Melville
Committees Named for Big Fourth Celebration
At a Friday meeting of business men held at the fire hall the Fourth of July celebration committees were chosen Finance E L Frang chairman Jay Loving J E Roecher Arrangements F J Skala chairman L R Peck Joe Chase H Wit ten Frank Henry W A Schwanke E R Patterson T R Lanphear J W Kirkwood J A Elliot C A Caulkins Entertainment H E Williams chairman J B Cameron D V Higbie E H Ellingson Herman Utermohele C A Keppler Will Churchill C W Allen C W Campbell Dr R M Wolf Alex Fyfe E J Mowa was named chairman of all committees.
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E. L. Frang
Jay Loving
J. E. Roecher
F. J. Skala
L. R. Peck
Joe Chase
H. Witten
Frank
C. W. Campbell
Dr. R. M. Wolf
Alex Fyfe
E. J. Mo
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German Empire
Nutting
Misa Esther Struthers
E. M. Niles
Suateteys
Old Brigade
Audiense
Old Carter
T. G. Blakeman
A. H. Arneson
J. E. Cameron
H. G. Lyons
Ben Long
D. J. Walvoord
Oscar Fallang
Carlos Meigs
Hunters
Stuart Nicholson
McLeod
C. M. Rein
D. J. Arnold
T. S. Lavold
John Nevin
W. A. Carl
Gibson
J. B. Selters
R. S. Steiner
R. S. Jarrett
C. W. Allen
Carl Paulson
F. R. Hickman
H. ©. Pound
Whitsel
Inga Solberg
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