Local items from Great Falls and area
Several residents arrive and travel, including W J Strain from Great Falls and Dr Beaupre returning from Sweet Grass. Local business moves include S C Acton as head clerk at Chateau house and John Burke Ed Morris taking over Club saloon. A divorce suit by Ellen McMullin against George McMullin is filed in Flathead district court. A grand Bynum dance and Chateau Aerie meeting are announced.
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Ellen MccMullin
Birch Creek
George E. McMullin
Flathead County
John Burke
Ed Morris
Largest wool clip sold in state at Great Falls
The 900000 pound wool parcel from J B Long & Company and affiliates sold to Hallowell & Donald for 2342 cents per pound, the season’s high in the state. County Treasurer J E Webb learns of his father S Mr Webb’s death in Dover Illinois after paralysis struck a week earlier. Two youths faced Justice DeHaas for destroying Harry H symes property. after counsel and a pledge to pay for the glass they were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
J. B. Long & Company
Hallowell & Donald
J. E. Webb
Mr. Webb
Dover
Ills
Webb
Jonathan BE
Lucina
Teton County
DeHaas
Harry Hsymes
Indians Accept Withdrawal of Iwo Medicine Reservoir Site
A Washington telegram reports the interior department withdrew entry from the Iwo Medicine reservoir on the Blackfoot Indian reservation with Indian consent. Indians will gain reservoir water use and jobs during the St. Mary's irrigation project construction. The proposed site acreage is described as considerable though not precisely known.
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Washington
Interior Department
Iwo Medicine Reservoir
Blackfoot
Big St. Mary's
Great Falls Briefs and Local Appointments
Monday travelers passed through on their way to Great Falls. The ladies guild meets at Mrs. Wm Bruce's home next Tuesday afternoon. Pf G Johnson of Montana Brewing Co. handled business here earlier in the week. Mrs Eilen Tout from Sault Ste Marie Calif expected for summer. Deputy Game Warden Lennard J Lownds in Chateau for office duties. Hurley and Mrs Vernie I Davies Wade of Conrad were married by Justice W H Roce in Great Falls. Interior secretary withdraws 142000 acres near Shelby for Marias irrigation. Robert Portet appointed chief of police of Great Falls, awaiting city council confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Vernie I. Davies-Wade
Conrad
W. H. Roce
Great Falls
Robert Portet
Portet
Harris Bros Free Portland Ticket Win Draw
Harris Bros offers one free ticket to Portland on June 15 through a coupon earned with every dollar cash purchase. The drawing happens on Thursday June 15 at 6 p.m. for all coupon holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Bros
Dupuyer
Portland
Cunzins Mercantile Co Ad Wants Fair Prices in Collins
The Collins Montana store Cunzins Mercantile Co announces it is offering merchandise at fair prices while paying fair prices for eggs and other produce. The notice emphasizes service, religious opportunities, and improving local conditions.
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Cunzins Mercantile Co
Collins
Montana
High School Track Team Prep for Missoula Meet
The Missoula interscholastic meet looms as weather hinders early practice. Coffey shows sprint power but slow starts, Ryan excels in weights with 56 ft 2 in shot and 112 ft 9 in hammer, both better than last year. Armstrong and Luther lead middle and long distance. Zimm erman and Halladay start strong in pole vault. Coffey tops broad jump. Overall, prospects look encouraging.
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Missoula
Coffey
Ryan
Armatrong
Luther
Zimmerman
Halladay
Declamatory Contest Hears Nine Students Enter
The declamatory contest to select a contestant for Missoula is set for Saturday May 6 at 8 p.m. in Woodmen's hall. Nine pupils signaled entry: Archie Leech Peggy Taylor Gertrude Trescott Alma Zimmerman Kyle Jones Patton McMurtrie Frances Yule Maud Ostrom Earl Halliday. Admission 15 cents for students and 25 cents for adults to cover expenses. The university pays for three delegates and aims to send at least four to Missoula May 17 18 19 where the school hopes to be well represented. The contest promises unusual interest.
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Woodmen’s Hall
Archie Leech
Peggy Taylor
Gertrude Trescott
Alma Zimmerman
Kyle Jones
Patton McMurtrie
Frances Yule
Maud Ostrom
Earl Halliday
Missoula
Principal Waite Resigns Caoteau School for Eastern Position
Prof. W. B. Waite resignation takes effect tomorrow afternoon after eight months as Caoteau public school principal. Mrs. D. H. Weir will teach his room for the remainder of the term. Waite leaves for a better eastern position beginning immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Waite
Caoteau
D. H. Weir
Mrs Braren and daughter move to Canada for new home
Mrs C J Braren and her daughter Eva left Shelby last Thursday for Canada to establish a home there. Mr Braren had gone to Alberta in January and is now in the mercantile business at Clareshol. Shelby friends regret the departure but wish them success.
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C. J. Braren
Eva
Shelby
Canada
Fight Between Home Girls and Incoming Teachers in Huron
In Huron on April 25, native home production girls organize to boycott and ostracize teachers imported from Illinois Iowa and Minnesota. They allege attracted salaries lure teachers who stay briefly then leave for home duties, while local girls fear old maidhood. Marriageable men side with the imported teachers in an anticipated clash.
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Huron
Ilinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Sheep Dispute Over 380 Head Heads to Court
Sun River agent George Milne swore a search warrant in Sunnyside for 380 sheep allegedly concealed in O. A. Aynsley's band from Collins. The stock now heads to Choteau under herder Wm Macdonald Wright as ownership is argued in court. In county jail, Ed Challenger and Geo Oden escaped last Thursday night by using a knife-to-saw and a bolt-cutting device to reach the roof. Challenger had a six month sentence and $500 fine for a Conrad gun play, Oden faced 60 days on vagrancy charges. Authorities expect capture soon after they reach the railroad.
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George Milne
Sun River Land and Stock Company
Sunnyside
Justice DeHaas
O. A. Aynsley
Collins
Choteau
Wm Macdonald Wright
Mr. Aynsley
J. G. Bair
Sun River Company
A. C. Gormley
Great Falls
Ed. Challenger
Geo. Oden
Challenger
Justice Jones
Conrad
Oden
Oil Meeting Plans Immediate Drilling by Montana Union Oil
Directors and stockholders of the Montana Union Oil company met at 732 Third Street South in this city. They planned to drill at once on holdings along the Great Northern railway west of Midvale near Lubec station and funded additional machinery. Treasury stock remains 5 cents until drilling begins, then 10 cents. company touts 62 oil loci including Swift Current Banntyne field and Lubec station. Great Falls Tribune reports officers are active to push plans to completion.
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Montana Union Oil Company
Third Street
Great Northern Railway
Midvale
Mont
Lubec
Treasury
Swift Current
Bannatyne Field
Luec
Cod
Il*alls
Buy Local to Strengthen Home Economy and Schools
A propagandist appeal urges readers to support home merchants and trade with those who buy local eggs at higher prices. The message links buying local to national development, improved schools, and better social conditions for families.
Episcopal Bishop Brewer to Hold Service in Chateau
The Rt. Rev. Z. BR. Brewer, Episcopal Bishop of Montana, will conduct a service in Chateau on Friday May 7 at 8:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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Chateau Aerie
Order of Magles
Georgie Apiam
W. P
Z. BR. Brewer
S. T. D. Episcopal
Montana
Chateau
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W. J. Strain
11. Beaupre
Sweet Grass
S. C. Acton
Chateau House
Wut. Cowgill
A. C. Warner
Helena
C. H. Drake
J. H. Perman
Russell
Oleson
W. KK. Flowerree
Prank Truchot
IT. Brooks
Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Miles City
Bachelors of
Bynum
Byam
Jacob Odenwald
Mrs. Bonathan
Winston
Grete Lie
B.L. Smith
Ladies Guild
Wm. Bruce
Pf. G. Johnson
The
Montana Brewing Co
Eilen Tout
C. H. Connor
Sault Tanna
Cali
Lennard J. Lownds
Secretary of the Interior
Marias
E. N. Haugen
Walter Gorhatii
Dibson & Graves
Choteau, Mont
Beaupre
William Hodgskiss, Propr
Drs. Stephens & Chase
Margaret Nagle
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