Local notes on people visiting town and services offered
City and county notices list residents and visitors including Ike Edinger in Butte and D W Erwin in Helena. Mentions include Ed Erickson from Lima, J C Brenner from Grant, S A Willetts of Butte, M H Barrett of Medicine Lodge, H B Selway, Walter Brearley from Alder, Mrs F E Armstrong, and others. Advertisements encourage farm machinery repair by Mayfield and plow sharpening, livery services, autos, and upcoming Means Anderson trip at Normal college with 75 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Armstrong
Medicine Lodge
Mayfield
Flags for sale and social notes from the region
The notice lists flags for sale at Tattersall's and a string of town news items. It mentions Fred Myers of Wisdom visiting the city, W. D. Ross and many others traveling to or staying in Butte, Lakeview, Wisdom, and Jackson. Social events include a Lyceum course, a Means-Anderson Trio show at Normal College, and an entertainment at the Acoma Hotel in Butte with seats at 75 cents. Birth of a son reported for Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Enderly.
First Bonds Call in by Citizens for Liberty Bonds
The U S government orders all Liberty bonds turned in at district Federal Reserve banks between November 8 and 15 to be replaced by 4 percent bonds. If not exchanged by May 15 these bonds will not be convertible to higher rate issues. Miss Katharine McGregor spoke on Experiences of a Nurse at the Front at a Red Cross and Good Government club event, fresh from the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Miss McGregor
Katherine McGregor
The
Red Cross Society
Good Government Club
Deserter Held After Chase From Wise River to Southern Idaho
Sheriff Wyman captured a German deserter wanted by Missoula authorities for desertion from the army and abandoning his family. The man, who had lived in the U S for eight years, told officials he would desert to join the German army if sent to France. He was taken into custody after pursuit from Wise River to Southern Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Durgeloh
Wise River
Idaho
Sullivan Bros Buy Local Livery Business
The Anderson Bros sold their livery, feed and sale stables on North Idaho street to the Sullivan Brothers who take possession today with barns and five lots and all equipment. The brothers plan a feed store at the new stand and hay sales, continuing in town. Anderson Bros had run the business for about thirty years and sold due to other interests. price not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
Idaho Street
Sullivan Brothers
Sullivan Bros
Sebree Street
Government Recruiting for Many Army Branches
October 24 1917 notice from the U S Army Recruiting Station Mis soula Montana urging a strong November recruiting drive. It details nine branches Cavalry Infantry Coast Artillery Aviation Signal Medical Engineer Quartermaster Nat Army Ordinance and invites applications at Missoula Butte or any postmaster. Applicants must be 18 to 40 single with no dependents and those registered may enlist awaiting examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Missoula
Mont
War Department
Army of the
United States
Cavalry
Infantry
Coast Artillery
Aviation
Signal Corps
Medical Department
Engineer Department
Quartermaster Corps
Nat’l Army
Ordinance Corps
U. S. Army
Montana
Court House
Butte
Coal chute steelwork nears completion at plant site
The upper part of the new coal chute is nearing completion as steel construction proceeds. Riveters’ rapid strokes echo like a woodpecker in the distance. Citizens admitted three men Frank Ellis Hans C Peterson and Pat Rutledge. Mrs Trollinger improves at Magnus hospital after pneumonia relapse. Dr Brownback returns from Billings resuming practice. Frank Shoemaker injured by an engine collision improves. Albert Burgoyne shot while hunting leaves for Whitehall. Oscar Vandegrif of Banifack fractures an arm treated by Dr Ryburn. Eugene Free Bucher Rev Jensen and Enghe return from birch creek hunting. Armstead Red Cross knitters buy two new knitting machines for soldiers socks.
Nations at War lecture series opens at public school
The University of Montana hosts eight lectures this winter on nations at war. The first talks focus on Germany to be given tonight at 8 by Pres. Durston. Dr. Monroe will introduce. Admission is 25 cents, discounted for children, with all proceeds to the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Montana
Germany
Pres. Durston
Anaconda
Sisson
State University
Missionary Tea Planned by St James Women Sunday Tea
The women of St James church invite the community to a missionary tea at the rectory Saturday afternoon November 10. A short program will be presented and all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Food Conservation Speakers Address Monida Lima Campaign
County superintendent Elizabeth Sutherland and Rev. H G Humphrey spoke in the food conservation drive at Monida and Lima last Wednesday. C Floyd received ten days in jail on a vagrancy charge last Thursday in the justice court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sutherland
H. G. Humphrey
Monida
Lima
C. Floyd
Justice Court
Land Office Notice of Selection in Montana
Notice is given Luther Tt Hauberg of Helena Montana has filed to select land under sections 2306 2307 R S U S the SEY SW section 11 township 9 S range 14 W Montana meridian Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest at the Land Office Helena by December 20 1917 Jos Oker Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Luther Tt. Hauberg
R.S. U.S
Sey
Township
Range
Montana Meridian
Jos Oker
Register
Sontag Wins Sewer Construction Contracts in Anaconda
Thomas Sontag of Anaconda was the successful bidder for sewer construction in special improvement districts numbers 1 and 2. Material is en route and work is expected to start in about two weeks if weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sontag
Anaconda
Hunters Bring Fine Buck From Elkhorn Springs Trip
A party led by W. J. Cushing with C. T. Magnus EH Miller and J. W. Forsgren returned from Elkhorn Springs with a fine buck deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cushing
C. T. Magnus
EH. Miller
J. W. Forsgren
Elkhorn Springs
Means-Anderson Company Presents Frivolous Friday Evening
The Means-Anderson trio staged a varied program at the Normal auditorium this Friday evening including singing instrumental music readings and character sketches. Miss Means as impersonator drew strong laughs while Miss Anderson and Miss Brady captivated with their talents. Seats are 75 cents at Thomas Book Store. Miss Rose Beardslee of Great Falls is in town for two weeks on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Mayfields
George Wilke
Big Hole Basin
Thomas Book Store
Means-Anderson
Ada Roach
Miss Means
Miss Anderson
Miss Brady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Klein's
Ike Edinger
Tattersall’s
D. W. Erwin
Ed. Erickson
J. C. Brenner
Grant
S. A. Willetts
M. H. Barrett
H. B. Selway
Walter Brearley
Alder
R. E. Elliott
Dell
Apex
Frank Husted
Jackson
Call Anderson Livery Company
Normal College
Klein
Tattersall
Fred Myers
Wisdom
W. D. Ross
Mrs
Bud McGrath
H. L. Capehart
Jesse Allen
Lakeview
Lyceum
C. C. Thornton
Loretta Miller
Charles Wilson
Horse Prairie
Harold Fuqua
Twin Bridges
Jess Finsley
M. L. Enderly of
G. E. Atkins
Ella Montgomery
Armstead
O. M. Best
Acoma
J. B. Dean
Charles E. Calvert
William Sweeney
M. DéMeers
Louise Coulson
E. W. Jones
Albert Stamm
Che Jeweler
Dillon, Montana
Montana Mercantile
City Hall
Ralph Glidewell
Mike Hageerty, Jr
Taylor Creek
Bert Cozad
Harry O'Neil
Upper Light Plant
J. L. Denning
Magnus Hospital
Mr. Denning
Garland Ranch
Anderson Livery and Feed
Frank Ellis
Hans C. Peterson
Pat Rutledge
Dillon
Billings
G. G. Brownback
Frank Shoemaker
Western Wholesale Company
Albert T. Burgoyne
Whitehall
Oscar Vandegrif
Banifack
Ryburn
Eugene Free
Mr. Bucher
Rev. Jensen
Mr. Enghe
Birch Creek Lakes
Red Cross Knitters of
Coats
Amet
Calumet
U. S
Missionary Tea
Rose Beardslee
Great Falls
Dillon, Mont
Poindexter & Gilbert
Attorneys At Law
Phillips Black
Bannack Street
Annabel Desmond
Atlantic
Telephone
F. H. Bimrose
J. A. Herndon, Salmon, Idaha
City Express and Coal Co
C. W. Scott
General Transfer
H. R’ O’neil Electrical Engineer
Tribune Book Store
West Side Telephone Company
Nelson School House
T. H. Dubois
F. A. Gilbert
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