Murder Trial Ends in Second Degree Verdict and Mercy Request
The Houk murder trial in Jackson County concluded with a jury verdict of murder in the second degree after eighteen hours of deliberation. Judge Callaway sentenced Sidney Houk to twenty five years in the Deer Lodge penitentiary with mercy recommended by the jury. The trial also featured witness testimony from Ted Ellis and Houk, plus remarks by Lieut Governor Norris, with appeals planned for January. Occident Lodge No 8 K P elected officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Houk
Deer Lodge
Houk
Callaway
Sidney Houk
Owen Ellis
Jackson
Hook
Gov. Norris
Ted Ellis
Dunbar
Mr. Ellis
Owen Ellia
Hig
Hank
Melton
C. W. Robinson
Norris
Barber
W. C. Orr
Grant Haines
George Whittaker
William Connors
Jr.c. Hamilton
W. L. Shaw
O L. Rafferty
KE. T. Brock
John Adams
Jas. Duneton
Chas Micus
Fred Jensen
Occident Lodge
No. 8
K. of P
Dillon
Famous Indian Painter Paxson to Visit Dillon
The public library committee announced that E. S. Paxson, famed Indian painter from Montana's Butte, will visit Dillon for an January program. Paxson will share reminiscences from Beaverhead's pioneer days and his involvement in early exciting episodes, offering a rare treat to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Montana
B. S. Paxson
Butte
Paxson
Dillon
J K Hample Arrives in Own Today From Butte
J K Hample journeys to his home today, traveling from Butte to begin duties or residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hample
Butte
Beef feeders flood the Basin as cattle rise toward 16000 head
About 41 percent of Basin beef cattle for winter feeding is already in, with total feeders near 16000 in the region and nearly 20000 head countywide. Estimated investment exceeds half a million dollars for hay and feed, aided by a 50,000 ton carryover and a large 1924 crop. new feeders, plenty of shelter, and early market plans point to strong profits as buyers from both coasts prepare contracts for spring delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig Hole
Idaho
Chiiatnna
County Tax Collection Totals Rise in Year End Report
County officials report year end tax receipts at 114 552 35 dollars up from 107 706 37 last year and delinquent list at 1 750 79 about 300 higher than 1904. Several delinquents are likely to pay soon with penalties applied. The smaller delinquency percentage reflects gains in overall collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Dilloneer
Farmers Institute Dates Set for Dell and Dalton
Secretary F B Linfield announces two farmers institutes in the county this month at Dell on the 20th and Dalton on the 21st with four expert speakers from the Agricultural College and local professionals. Attendees are urged to mark the dates, participate, and support local papers in covering the program with ample time for questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Linfield
Dell
Dilton
R. A. Colley
E. T. Tannatt
The
Agricultural College
W. B. Harlan
Coma
S. W. McClure
Helena
LinGeld
Linfield
Tims
Prac
Institute
Petition for Mandamus Over State Bonds Filed
C S Haire asks Montana Supreme Court to compel State Treasurer Rice to honor a $1200 warrant for the Normal College addition work. He alleges 75000 in 20 year bonds were issued for the permanent common school fund and are now held by the land board. seeks prompt answer by next Saturday as to legality and wider impact on bonds issued under congressional land grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
C. S. Haire
Supreme Court
Helena
Haire
State Normal College Fund
Riceig
Naire
State Board of Land Commissioners
Permanent Common School
Crdit
Permanent School Fund
Normal College
State of
Montana
Copper Queen Mine Progress in Grant District
Work at the Copper Queen near Grant advances with a dozen laborers on site. Hoisting machinery is being installed and a large boiler arrived at Bedrock. A K Daniela leads the project as spring plans expand to a 100 ton concentrator. Duluth capitalists back the Copper Queen Mining and Smelting Co. with B F White as president.
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Copper Queen
Grant
A. K. Daniela
The
Boston & Montana Company
Butte, Ia
Duluth
Copper Queen Mining and Smelting Co
B. F. White
T. E.G. Lynch
J. C. McFadden
Dillon Man Buys Butte Dry Goods Store
J W Lusher of Dillon purchased the Adams stock of dry goods and furnishings in Butte under bankruptcy court order for about 14000 dollars. He and Mrs Lusher plan to reopen at the old location in the near future and may move their Dillon Fair store operations. The Dillon enterprise may continue depending on developments in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lusher
Dillon
Butte
Mra. Lusher
Adams
United States Court
Lueher
Life Ends Quickly On Oregon Short Line Crash
C George of Lima a brake man on the Oregon Short Line was crushed between two cars at Divide Monday night and killed nearly instantly. He was 26 a native of Pennsylvania new to the district and a member of the Trainmen's order. The body was taken to Butte and W O McCormack of this city was on the engine. J W Underwood of Bannack visited the county today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. C. George
Lima
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Divide
Bompere
Melrose
W. O. McCormack
George
Pennsylvania
Butte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights OF Pythias
John Banks
C.C
John T. Clay
Y. C
Louis Stahl
George Main
M. E
A. C. Gruwell
M. F
C. W. Scott
Charles Hirschman
M. A
James Shearer
John &. Jones
H. B. Selway
E. S. Paxson
Farmers’ Institute
J. W. Underwood
Bannack
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