Changes in Council Elect George W French President
Alderman George W French was elected president of the council to fill the vacancy from Alderman Poindexter's resignation. A new third ward alderman will be elected at the next meeting. The council accepted Norris and Poindexter resignations, considered bids for a city fire building, and discussed city hall plans and ground options. A plan to lease land for a new firehouse was adopted with bids to be sought.
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White
Norris
Edwin Norris
J. B. Poindexter
Poindexter
Third Ward
Bond
George W. French
Alderman French
William Spearin
Wolf
Fire and Order Committee
Fire Department
T. M. Selway
Construc
Christmas Feast Theft Arrests Reported
Pat Sweeney Chas McGough and Ray Wilton were arrested by Chief Dan Ward on a petit larceny charge for stealing a turkey and five chickens from J. B. McLaren. Wilton confessed after being confronted with evidence and described cooking the turkey as a Delmonice for a party at Sweeney’s Hogan’s alley home. The others pleaded not guilty and await trial next Tuesday. bonds set at 200 dollars. Wilton released on recognizance.
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Pat Sweeney
Chas McGough
Ray Wilton
Dan Ward
J. B. McLaren
Wilton
McLaren
Hogan’ S Alley
Levi Cartier Dead A Butte Trader Remembered
Dr H A Bond received a telegram this morning announcing the death of Levi Cartier a well known Beaverhead county butcher and cattle buyer and longtime Glendale camp entrepreneur. Cartier was a pioneer in the county stock trade and his passing is mourned by ranchers and stockmen alike.
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H. A. Bond
Levi Cartier
Butte
Mr. Cartier
Beaverhead County
Glendale
Teachers head to Helena for annual state association meeting
Dr H H Swain Dr W C Bagley Professora Monroe Ruedi ger Koontz and Potter depart this week for Helena to attend the annual meeting of the state teachers association.
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H. H. Swain
W. C. Bagley
Clifford Has Troubles Held on Charge of Fraud
Michael L. Clifford, traveling salesman for the American Broom Co of St Paul, arrested in Butte on fraud charges, was brought to Dillon. Prosecutors say he took receipts from broom sales. Clifford claims the money was wages. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Rich, trial set, bonds set at 1000 dollars but not posted.
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Clifford
Michael L. Clifford
The
American Broom Co
St. Paul
Butte
Dillon
Rich
Birch Creek rancher McLain bound over for cattle theft trial
J W McLain a Birch creek rancher and former Butte businessman faced a district court trial after Judge Rich bound him over on a cattle stealing charge. Neighbor Frank P Tait alleged brand alteration and ear trimming on a three year old steer.
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J. W. McLain
Birch Creek
Butte
Justice Court
Rich
McLain
John Collings
Silver Bow County
Frank P. Tait
Tait
Dillon Ladies Open House New Year in Social Season
Dillon hosts plan New Year open house at multiple homes. Theta club at George Conway residence welcomes friends from 3 p.m. H. N. Stevenson and L. Cushing hosts with a list of young ladies assisting. Duplicate Whist Club at W A Jones home opens 3 30 p.m. Evening party by Social Night at O M Heat home.
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Dillon
George Conway
Theta Club
H. N. Stevenson
Lorenzo Cushing
Stevenson
Mae Rich
Liza Selway
Ethel Squire
Maidie Rife
Plama Tattersall
Clara Hughes
Mayme French
W.A. Jones
Duplicate Whist Club
Meadamea
W. A. Jones
W. C. Bagley
W. V. Kingsbury
J. B. Poindexter
F. C. Kress
C. R. Squire
Miss Dorchester
Social Hight
Christmas Programs Highlight Public School Festivities
Christmas exercises spread joy across multiple grades with dramas recitations songs and a Santa tableau. Students from Misa Burk Miss Innea and Miss Jeffreys rooms performed a Mother Goose based drama while Tattersall's third graders presented recitations and song.
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Misa Burk
Innea
Miss Jeffreys
Mother Googie
Mies Tattersall
Eddie Nelson
Irma Stone
Pauline Guidici
Santa Claus
Santa Clause
George Baker
Meg
Ethel Adams
Bob
Dale Metler
Misa Paxton
Wedding at the Metlen Hotel in Medicine Lodge region
Miss Clara Schuler daughter of Fred Schuler, a Horse Prairie sheepman, wed Edgar Ferrie a Medicine Lodge ranchman in a quiet ceremony held Monday evening in the Metlen hotel parlors at 8 o clock. Rev Dr Martin of the Presbyterian church performed the service with Miss Ola Cornell as bridesmaid and Charles Burden as best man. The couple will reside at Ferrie’s ranch on the Medicine Lodge.
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Metlen
Clara Schuler
Fred Schuler
Horse Prairie
Edgar Ferrie
Medicine Lodge
Mellon
Dr. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Ola Cornell
Misa Schuler
Charles Burden
Mr. Ferris
Mre
Ferria
Jacobs Bill For Water Project Under Review By Engineer
Mayor White received a letter from Frank C. Kelsey of Salt Lake, the city water system supervisor, outlining his estimate of justified payments to Jacobs. Kelsey cuts many charges while approving others, indicating Jacobs should be paid about 4338.60 compared with the council’s near 1100. The dispute hints at potential court action and a possible judgment for Jacobs if pursued. The council water committee seeks an amicable settlement.
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B. 4. Jacobs
Jacobs
Kelsey
G. W. French
Kenyon News Co
Edwin Norris
First National Bank
B. F. Sanders
Dan Mooney
A. L. Anderson
John Banks
John Shively
White
Frank C. Kelsey
Salt Lake
Council
Grand Bluff
Jacoba
Tim
Crrver
Headgate
Evervoir
Hill Fron
Henry Orchard
Dillon
Apportionment for Schools and Lectures Noted
Miss Mae Katella Rich announces the annual apportionment of the county school fund from the general two mill levy. The distribution lists districts Bannack through Wisdom with varying amounts, excluding special taxes and state funds. Prof. M V O Shea will lecture Tuesday at 8:30 p m in the Normal Assembly hall with reserved seats on sale.
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Miss Mae Rich
Mae Katella Rich
Bannack
Bishops
Barretta
Argenta
Glendale
Deweys
Horse Prairie
Birch Creek
Dillon
Wise River
Lima
West Wisdom
Bedrock
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Fox West
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Young Wilton
Levi Carter
District Court
E. B. Howell
Standard
Beaverhead
Lucile Paul Ween Tee
George Quion
Jackson
H.C. Lapb
Willow Creek
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