Paris Sketches From Grant Finch April 1919 Letter
Dr Finch details first impressions of Paris on April 4 1919 living costs and daily meals with Toan. He notes hotel seventh floor rent nine francs per person daily meals three francs breakfast ten cents Y M C A funds twenty five francs daily and Paris sights including Napoleon's tomb Invalides and Champs Elysees. He observes French etiquette fashion and children behavior, struggles with pronunciation and transport via subway, and mentions future work in Beaune with the American University in Geography. He plans to visit Clignan court and notes army control rumors and ongoing Y M C A involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Historicas
Mr. Toan
Clingnon Court
Napoleon's Tomb
The
Invalides
Alexander III Bridge
Place de la Concorde
Champs Elysees
Vendomen Column
Madeline Church
Dillon
New York
Chicago
Buttel
Dillmont Park
Army
Miss . Covington
da’. Aguesseau
Beaune
American University
Grant E. Finch
Court Actions and Local Arrests in Hartwig Theatre Area
Two Greek fruit stand proprietors in the Hartwig theatre building paid $10 fines for selling cigarettes without licenses. Deputy Dan Mooney pursued a fleeing man near Barratts station, recovering over $500 in furs purchased from trapper William Gray. The suspect, later named Mulford, faced forgery charges for two counterfeit checks totaling $510. Fred Hanson’s trial ended with a hung jury on a state game law violation. Seven men were arrested in a penny ante game raid. six were fined $100, one released on bonds. A marriage license was issued to Frank Anderson and Mary Ricks of Idaho, who were married by Judge Nelson and departed that night.
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Hartwig Theatre
Justice Court
Dan Mooney
Barratts Station
William Gray
Latham
Mulford
Chicago Hide and Fur Company
Fred Hanson
Centennial Valley
Police
Sheriff’s Departments
Frank Anderson
Mary Ricks
Idaho
Nelson
Victory Loan Subscriptions Lag in Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County reports only about fifty percent of its Victory Loan quota subscribed. County manager F A Hazelbaker notes many residents have not done their part and urges those who have yet to subscribe to submit by 6 pm on the 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County 1918 Assessments Explanation Letter
County Clerk Baker’s report to the Beaverhead County Commission dated April 29 1919 explains how 1918 property valuations would differ if H B No 80 had been in effect. It notes the assessor should have listed real values in the right column for proper percentages. It states H B No 80 lacks control over the State Board and provides properties to be assessed to reach 1918 results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Baker
Dillon
Montana
State Board
Oregon
R. R
Lima
Peneeebeen
W. A. Telegraph Co
Postal Tel. & Cable Co
States Tel. & Tel. Coy
Aaged
Total State Board
Acdescor
Gilmore & Pittsburg R. R. Co
Union Electric Co
Evan
Dell Telephone Co
Lemhi Telephone Co
Tel. Co
Penobscot
Devo
Daiverichig
R. R. Senapse Pecbussa Stata Weer
Ecyreee Padgitlaptelvd
Aevaee
Setaerte Ae
Ae Patamelie
Akan Pam Anteeewnne Wratapmensenas Sree
H. H
Peat Teennenerenes
Cee Can Tee
C Etek Wee Keedeene Ees Com
Jawa Eeeen
VERAM
Class Day 1919 Beavershead County High School Graduates
Beaverhead County High School celebrated the class of 1919 with a two act play Cupid in Khaki and a commencement in the gym. Diplomas were awarded to seventeen graduates in multiple departments and Mayor J N Gilbert gave the commencement address. The alumni reunion followed at the Andrus hotel with a welcome to veterans and a 42 star service flag noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Mayfield
Marie Bourquin
Geneva Baker
Cupid
Sarah Stanton
Evelyn Lloyd
Jessica Stanton
Ruth Innes
Ellen Williams
Jessica
Thelma Jensen
Maggie
Elvera Grant
Clyde Merriman
Charles Thomas
Robert Telford
Edwin Anderson
Joseph Smith
Quentin Klein
Prof. Gregory
H. G. Humphrey
High School Glee Club
J. N. Gilbert
Glee Club
Gregory
Francis Gelhaus
Bernard Williams
Daisy Hildreth
Lawrence Fenner
J. Patterson
Anita Stamm
Ruby Wyatt
Estella Mayfield
Beaverhead County High School
Andrus Hotel
Wilbur G. Gilbert
King Collins
France
Cecil Featherly
Dewey Cashmore Still in France During A E F Duty
Letter from Dewey Cashmore of the American Expeditionary Forces at Langres and then in France explains he remains with the 41st Division replacements, works in the company office, and details the status of labor battalions, ongoing courses, and hope for homeward travel as thousands yet to return stay in France.
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France
States
Langres
Montana
Div
United States
Stars and Stripes
Service of Labor Battalion
Funeral held for Beaverhead soldier Ray Maurer
The late Ray Maurer, a Beaverhead county soldier who died at Fort Snelling from shell shock, was buried in Mountain View cemetery after a Sunday afternoon funeral at the Methodist church with military honors. Pall bearers were returned soldiers and nearly all local veterans attended. Rev. H. G. Humphrey led the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Maurer
Beaverhead County
Fort Snelling
Dillon
Methodist
H. G. Humphrey
Mountain View Cemetery
Chinese Pioneer Buried in Montana Territory
Yum Gum an early Chinese placer miner of Virginia City or Aldergulch died this week and was buried Tuesday with Chinese rites. Estimates put his age between 80 and 100 years. He was a familiar street figure, carrying a gunny stick and collecting bottles to earn a living.
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Yum Gum
Virginia City
Aldergulch
Territory
Montana
Ranch Purchases 1400 Acres For 40000 In Big Hole Basin
James B Woody and Robert Woody of Jackson bought adjoining ranches owned by CL E Barnes and Arthur Wilson totaling 1400 acres in the Big Hole Basin for 40000 dollars. A Baptist church event by World Wide Guild drew a large crowd with each performer delivering a strong part. The net proceeds were reportedly satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Large
James B. Woody
Robert Woody
Jackson
Dillon
CL. E., Barnes
Arthur Wilson
Bay Rauid
Big Hole Basin
the Baptist Church
World Wide Guild
Robert Moore Calls From Salmon for Mother’s Illness
Robert Moore of Salmon on the way to Missoula yesterday to be with his mother who is seriously ill and receiving treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moore
Salmon
Dillon
Missoula
Mrs .Moore
McIntyre Dies at About 85 After Prolonged Cancer
J. M. McIntyre died at the poor farm Sunday morning after a protracted illness of cancer. He was about 85 years of age. Burial took place Thursday morning. Nothing is known about time.
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J. M
McIntyre
Tim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Finch
State Board of Equalization
Miss Innes
Newport News
Dewey Cashmore
American E. F. University
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