American Legion exploits span post Astoria to national reach
A card from Astoria Post L 1 helped C H Ellis recover a lost $500 purse after a Swedish stranger returned it to his ship in Stockholm. Reports note American Legion and Auxiliary events from Madison Square Garden meetings to fundraisers in Cimarron Kansas and Kansas City Missouri.
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American Legion
Astoria
C. H.ellis
Ellis
Stockholm
Aa- Soria Legion Post
God and Country
Madison Square. Garden
New York City
American Legion, Legion
Texas
Maryland
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Virgin T
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
The
American Legion's Auxiliary
Cimarron
Kan
Kansas
Hoe
Apex News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs L Joy and Mrs George Hood visited Apex visitors Friday. John Hail and Matt Fahir loaded a car of wheat for Beaverhead Milling. Fred Staudaker farms for A Aldrich while Mr Aldrich takes a surveying job. A dance and minstrel show are planned for May 7 and nightly rehearsals begin next week. Roy Jackson of Casper Wyoming visited Apex with Anna Carr and nephew David Hier.
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Bryan
Hood
Apex
Joy
George Whetstone
Butte
Dave Hier
Dillon
John Hail
Matt Fahir
Beaverhead Milling Company
Fred
Staudaker
Sorrenson Place
A. Aldrich
Aldrich
Maddan
N. Allen
Agnes Marks
Stevensville
Geo. Whitstone
Mike Haggerty
Farlin
Walter Brown
O. 8. L. Bridge and Carpenter Gang
Lester Rice
Walter
Bert Sirla
Roy Jackson
Casper
Wyoming
Mia
Anna Carr
David Hier
Post seeks removal of Bergdoll from Grover Cleveland Bergdoll name
The Richard L. Kitchens Post of the American Legion in Helena Arkansas passed a resolution urging the government to drop Grover Cleveland Bergdoll from the post name. Bergdoll was a notorious draft evader and the move aims to dissociate the associational name from his unless the will of Kitchens Post prevails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Richard L. Kitchens
American Legion
Helena
Ark
First pilgrimage of gold star mothers sails to France
About 190 American War Mothers will sail from the United States on the Steamship America around June 1 for a pilgrimage to visit the graves of fallen sons in France. The delegation represents the organization’s first such voyage.
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American War Mothers’ Organization
France
America
Cattle Sales in the Big Hole Market Report
J. M. Briggeman emerged as the leading buyer with about 1000 head since the last issue. The text mentions Up Jackson way and buyers Jesse Finsley and Woody Car, indicating active cattle trade in the Big Hole region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Briggeman
Jackson Way
Jesse Finsley
Woody
Teachers at Regular Quarterly Examination Attend Two Days
Twenty years ago the regular quarterly teachers examination lists attendees F A Hazelbaker Joseph Guilfoyle Miss Helen Connell Miss Josie Luffey Miss Kate Godtschues Miss Evalyn King and Edward Dunbar. A relic from 1860 a copper badge with Stephan A Douglass and Herschel W Johnson is found in Bannack Montana by A F Graeter and to be worn as a watch charm. A L and Clark Anderson visit Beerher ranch Willis to acquire two matched teams of colts for livery. Dr R R Rathbone and wife leave for Red Oak Iowa for health reasons with the doctor’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Wisdom
Joseph Guilfoyle
Jackson
Helen. Connell
Dillon
Josie Luffey
Kate Godtschues
Evalyn H. King
Willis
Edward Dunbar
A. F. Graeter
Graeter
Bannack
Stephan A. Douglass
Montana
Stamm
A. L. and
Clark_Anderson
Beerher Ranch
R. R. Rathbone
Red Oak
Iowa
Social events and notices from Melrose community
Melrose hosted a large shower for Mrs. Kearns née Hazel Burnett with gifts and refreshments. I O O F Bannack Lodge No 8 held its annual Melrose dance with Sunset Orchestra from Dillon. attendees from Twin Bridges and nearby towns. The Melrose school organized a Blubird society for young girls, with hikes and picnics planned, and the community anticipates a school entertainment later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearns
Hazel Burnett
I. O. O. F. Bannack Lodge No. 8
Melrose
Sunset Orchestra
Dillon
John MacIvor
Frank Moe
Clara Moe
Vera
Tash
Lester Moe
Jesse Tippett
Twin Bridges
George Nelson
John Wold
Oscar Wold
Warm Springs
Melrose School
Bogus check in gambling game not law violation
In Broadus on May 2 a jury acquitted William H Froby on grand larceny charges after he testified a $70 check passed in a gambling game was valueless and that he intended to cover payment before it was tendered. Prosecution witness was William Hicks.
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Broadus
William H.‘Froby
Froby
William Hicks
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Wyandotte Post
Kansas City
Women’s Auxiliary
Paris Post
American Legon
American Legion News
New Era
Buntee
Legion Post
Adg
Wilgon Township
Mothers of
Brown and Lynch -Post No. 9
Burton Fitts
California Department of the American Legion
San Diego
Fitts
Mr. Fitts
Walter Reed Post
Washington, D. C
Harding
Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Joe Shawna Frank
Pendleton
Brinton
Sam, Robinson
Millet Development Company
Jahnke Bros
Mr. Schrock
Washington
Twin Creeks
Seattle
Carl. Huntley
Big Hole
Basin News
Apex News
Armstead
Ball Club
Alice Hardisty
Ile Phillips
Ethel Ferguson
Nels Atkinson
Evered Turner
James LaMarche
Brown’s Station
LaDuc
Nellie LaDuc
Lacy Ranch
Harvey
Wise River
Henry Meine
Louie Hoffman
Tate Ranch
Examiner
Daily Post
Metrose
P. A
Prince Albert
Ae Ea
Tobalco
R. J. Rempae
Winston-Salem, N.C
Schoettner Studio
Main, Butte
Dr.Price
Free Price Baking Powder Factory
Independence Blvd
Chicago
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