Arrests in Butte for Grand Larceny Linked to Whiskey Cigar Theft
Leon Grannis a railway worker and John F Rask a drayman were arrested on grand larceny charges after a period of thefts tied to Oregon Short Line shipments. Grannis confessed implicating Rask Sagar and others in whiskey cigars and underwear thefts with items sold to saloonkeepers. A search warrant was issued for more stolen goods, with Grannis claiming penitent status due to illness in his family.
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Leon Grannis
John F. Rask
Joseph Jones
Grannis
Rask
Oregon Short Line
Pat Mullins
Butte
John Sagar
Walnut Street
Silver Bow Park
Sagar
la Preferencia
L. Cohn
Ogden
Gaannis
Sager
Inter
Silver Loving Cup Prizes at State Fair in Helena
Two solid silver loving cups will be awarded at the Montana State Fair in Helena by Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific Railway. One cup honors hog-raising with a Montana bred hog exhibit, the other for Montana's finest oats. Entries must be owned for at least three months, shown as a boar and three sons, with exhibit specified as best Montana bred hogs.
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Elliott
Montana State Fair
Helena
Montana
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railway
Mrs. W. Schneider Opens Millinery Sale Event
Mrs. W. Schneider announces a three day millinery opening on September 7 8 and 9 with an elegant display of dress and tailored hats. Miss Drucke from Chicago advances trimwork for the season’s hats as the shop offers exquisite trimmings and a citywide invitation to ladies to attend.
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Mrs. Schneider
Dog Poisoner Strikes In Local Area Crippling Pets
A local dog poisoner is active, causing several pet deaths in recent days. Victims include dogs owned by Ed Yeaman, George Metlen, Guy Carter, Joe Campeau, Chas LaCroix, Mr Williams and others. notable losses include Brady the Boston terrier and Fog, Metlen’s black dog.
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Ed. Yeaman
George Metlen
Guy Carter
Joe Campeau
Cha
Ducks Slaughtered On Opening Season In Dillon Area
The opening duck season began last Friday with heavy hunting in Dillon as ducks geese and brant were plentiful. Most hunters returned with good bags though subsequent days were poorer as birds fled or were consumed. Grouse prairie chickens sage hen elk and deer season starts October 1. Daily duck limit is 20 per person.
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Dillon
Montana State Normal College Opens Tuesday
The Montana State Normal College prepares for autumn quarter with major renovations including a new boiler house and upgraded heating at a cost over 12 000 dollars. Faculty changes include Frank H. Garver replacing Dr. Pelzer as history and civics professor, and Miss Lucy I Herrick hired to teach vocal and public school music in Dillon.
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Montana State Normal College
Lewis & Clark Construction Co
Helena
Swain
Chicago
Laura M. Stress
Wisconsin
Miss Carson
Bettes
Mr. Clark
Yellowstone Park
Miss Gracier
Pacific Coast
Kmanning
Bozeman
Miss Nash
South Dakota
Finch
Iowa
Pelzer
State University of Iowa
Frank H. Garver
Morningside College
Sioux City
Towa
Garver
State University of
Dillon
Lucy I. Herrick
Miss Herrick
Cosmopolitan School
Columbia School of Music
Clarkston
Washington
Improvements Planned For Dormitories Add To Costs
Building upgrades estimated to reach ten thousand dollars include calso mining of south dormitory walls, stamped steel ceilings in hallways, Avire window screens, new hard wood floors on first and second stories, floor painting on top levels, outside fire escapes, and a well to supply emergency water during city water outages.
Special Pullman Cars for the Dillonites at State Fair
Arrangements made for two Pullman cars to depart Dillon on Thursday September 28, reach the State Fair by 10 40 am, and return the evening of September 29. Berths cost 5 dollars for lower and 4 dollars for upper, may be shared. Reserve with F A Hazelbaker. A Beaverhead county car will leave Dillon September 18 containing local produce for the fair.
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Pullman
Dillon
Helena
F. A. Hazelbaker
Montana
Beaverhead County
Olmsted-Stevenson Team Wins Stamm Cup in City League
Olmsted-Stevenson Company team won the Stamm cup in the second city league series closing last Sunday. They defeated Montana Mercantile 23 to 9 in the final game, Gosman pitching for the winners and Hughes collecting five hits. A benefit game is planned next Sunday between two Barry and Stephenson selected teams to cover deficits from county fair games.
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Olmsted-Stevenson Company
Montana Mercantile
Gosman
Bradley
Mercantile Boys
Joe Smith
Hardaman Duff
Hughes
Barry
Stephenson
Clio and Phyletes headlining Grand Theatre show
Next Friday night the Grand Theatre presents Clio and Phyletes a historical drama by Itala with battle fire palace rescue and a noted cast. The program promises valuable lessons and superb motion picture effects. Next week Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is scheduled at the Grand Theatre.
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Clio
Phyletes
Grand Theatre
Shakespeare
Wedded Monday at Terre Haute Dillon Couple Wed
Philip Walter Poindexter youngest son of the late VP HH Poindexter married Miss Lena Pell daughter of Dr GQ M Pell in Terre Haute Ind After the ceremony the couple left for Butte on their wedding journey Poindexter is a native of Dillon and a Rose Polytechnic Institute graduate who has worked for General Electric and Missouri River Power Co in Helena where they will reside.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Philip Walter Poindexter
HH. Poindexter
Lena Pell
GQ. M. Pell
Butte
Walter Poindexter
Dillon
Rose Polytechnic Institute of
John T. Orr Opens New Auto Garage in Idaho Street
John T. Orr opened his new automobile garage at the Selway building, 180 North Idaho Street, last Thursday. The remodeled front and building house modern facilities and a well equipped machine shop reputed to be the best in the state. Orr already rents two large cars and plans to add more, thanking friends for past patronage and seeking continued business at the new location.
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John T. Orr
Selway Building
Idaho Street
Orr
Walter Brearley Visits Alder on Business Errand
Walter Brearley arrives in Alder for a business errand today. local press notes his appearance without further details.
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Walter Brearley
Alder
Gotch Retains World Wrestling Title at Humboldt Iowa
In Humboldt Iowa Frank Gotch defeated George Hackenschmidt in two straight falls. Referee Edward W. Smith declared Gotch the world champion for the next decade unless Gotch moved residence. Hackenschmidt suffered a knee injury and cried out during Gotch’s fatal toe hold, with the second fall ending in 6 82 1 5 minutes.
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Chicago
Humboldt
Iowa
Frank Gotech
Edward W. Smith
George Hackensmitt
Gotch
J. J. Davis
Hackenshmidt
Smith
Hackenschmidt
Madison County Fair at Twin Bridges set for September event
Secretary L A Thompson announces Madison County Fair will be held at Twin Bridges September 14 15 16. Reduced Northern Pacific rates from Butte to Bozeman Alder may draw more visitors. Patrick Carney of Waterloo works to secure agricultural and horticultural exhibits. Exhibits aim to be larger and more comprehensive to attract attention, with top displays reserved for the Helena state fair.
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L. A. Thompson
Madison County Fair Association
Twin Bridges
Northern Pacific
Butte
Bozeman
Patrick Carney
Waterloo
Jefferson Valley
Helena
Madison
Virginia City Times
Eddie Hammond Suffers Arm Break In Missoula
Hamilton manager Eddie Hammond returned from Missoula with a broken ulna after a pitched ball struck him yesterday by Kane of Great Falls. He had three hits in seven at bats before the injury and was aiding Garden City when the accident occurred. His absence may boost ticket sales for tomorrow's Hamilton versus Three Mile game.
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Hamilton
Eddie Hammond
Missoula
Kane
Great Falls
Eddie
Garden City
Gardner from Missoula Arrives Today
C. D. Gardner arrives from Missoula for a visit today. Local residents expect him to tour regional sights and meet community members during his stay.
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C. D. Gardner
Missoula
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