Pioneer Doctor Whitford Buried in Butte
Butte May 7 funeral services for Dr O B Whitford pioneer physician and surgeon were held at the Masonic temple with Masonic rites at Mount Moriah cemetery. A charter member of Butte Lodge No 22 AF and AM he practiced medicine in Montana since 1864 and served the emigrant train of Captain Bridger before settling in Butte nearly 50 years ago.
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Butte
O. B. Whitford
Masonic Temple
Mount Moriah
Roon
Butte Lodge
A. F
A. ML
Whitford
Frank Rodda
Highland City Lodge
Montana Society of Pioneers
Montana
Dr. Whitford
Captain Bridger
Eclectic Institute
Cincinnati
Monana
Portland
Ore
West
Did Not Like Bank so She Mourns Tidy Sam
Lillian Buster, a colored resident of South B street, accuses Harry Fisher of stealing 8990 from her trunk while she briefly left her room Monday evening. Fisher, a Bozeman boxer from Bismarck, N D, was arrested in Bozeman and jailed in Gallatin County on land larceny charges awaiting preliminary hearing next Monday.
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Livingston
Lillian Buster
South B Street
Harry Fisher
White
Fisher
Bismarck
N. D
Bozeman
Jim Smith
Gallatin County
Clarence Gilbert
Big Hole Rancher Sells 100 Head at Record Price
Dillion May 7 J E Shaw a prominent Big Hole rancher sold 100 head of two year old steers to F P McKay of Billings for 8 14 cents each. Cattle averaged 1130 pounds about 93 dollars per head. Shaw says Big Hole stock is in excellent shape and prices indicate a turn in cattlemen fortunes with bread prices rising.
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Dillion
J. E. Shaw
Big Hole Basin
Divide
F.P. McKay
Former Miles City Girl Lost in Denver
Ruth Smith, daughter of John Smith of Miles City, disappeared after leaving a friend's home in Denver. A nationwide search is underway as letters to her home stopped and authorities in western cities are asked to watch for her. Mr Smith, leader in a local Bible students organization, may appeal to national broadcasters for help.
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Miles City
Ruth Smith
John Smith
Defiver
Colorado
Ruth
Smith
Bible Students Organization
Traffic Cop at Anaconda Fired But Won’t Quit
Anaconda May 7. Traffic Officer Leon Bentley, asked to resign by Mayor C. W. Smith, defies dismissal and continues duties. Former Mayor McCavitt hired him May 18, 1924, then discharged him Nov. 12 and rehired minutes later, arguing six months service confirmed him. City Attorney and Attorney Stewart disagree. Bentley remains on force until charges are brought before the police commission.
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Anaconda
C. W. Smith
Leon Bentley
Bentley
James B. McCavitt
Mcravitt
Trippett
McCavitt
T.P. Stewart
Bentlex
Stewart
Police Commission
Red Lodge Music Memory Contest Yields 51 Perfect Scores
In Red Lodge on May 7, 51 of 250 grade school entrants achieved perfect scores in the final round of the annual Music Memory Contest under supervisor Miss Margaret Dexter. Gold pins went to perfect scorers, silver pins to those scoring 1680 percent or higher. Virginia Browne's fifth graders led by example at Field School. Estelle Provinse's fourth graders at Washington were strong despite age. Students identified 20 selections, named composers, nationalities, operas, and spelled names correctly from nearly every European country and the U S.
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Red Lodge
Margaret Desxter
Red Lodge Womin
Virginia Browne
Estelle Provinse
Washington Ale
America
Battle for Varsity Offices in Student Association
Missoula May 7 As spring arrives the annual election of the Associated Students of the University of Montana unfolds with May 12 as the primary and May 18 the final ballot. Oscar Dahlberg sole strong candidate for president, with Ruth Bryson’s vacancy in the vice presidency and editor roles hotly contested by several candidates. Marie Neeley Anne Miller and Hele Rothwell vie for secretary while Paul DelVore Winifred Wilson and Walter Sanford seek business manager vice president and yell king respectively. Candidates to present platforms at 11 oclock May 11 in Main Hall.
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Missoula
Associated Students of
The
University of Montana
Oscar Dahlberg
Butte
George Bold
Stevensville
Helena
Winifred Wilson
Billings
Ruth Bryson
Louis Stevens
Thompson
Woodward Dutton
Kaimin
Vivian Corbly
Bozeman
Marie Neeley
Anne Miller
Wisdom
Hele Rothwell
Columbus
Paul DelVore
Wibaux
Walter Sanford
Einar Stramucs
Grass Range
Jack Norveil
Burts
Battered friends face court after alley brawl in city
In a police court hearing Pat Quinn and Pat Gibbons faced a drunken street fight. Gibbons suffered facial injuries with bandages while Quinn paid medical bills. Both men declared they were long time friends and the incident ended with bail posted for both sides.
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Shue
Gibbons
Jack Dempsex
Bethimen
Quinn
Quins
Aftics
Business Women's Convention 70 to be held in Kalispell
Kalispell May 7 The Business and Professional Women's Club of Kalispell will host delegates from five state clubs May 22 and 23. Main events include a welcome address by Mrs C W Pomeroy, an afternoon talk by state president Mrs Lucille Frockenbrock of Missoula, a child labor amendment discussion, a banquet, round table talks, and an address on the national federation. Luncheon and officer elections close the program with a suggested sightseeing plan for visitors.
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Kalispell
Business and Professional Women's Club of
Ruth Wilder
Kalispell Hall
C. W. Pomeroy
Missoula
Lucille Frockenbrock
Margaret McCullock
Hamilton
Episcopal Parish
Neal
National Federation
Pioneer Montanan Jake Hoover Dies in Seattle at 74
Jake Hoover a famed early Montana figure who with Buck Buchanan helped locate York gold mines and the sapphire fields of Yogogulch died in Seattle at age 74. He came to Montana in 1860, mined at Virginia City and Bannack, prospected in Helena and Marysville districts, hunted above Utica, and later found York gold and sapphires. Survived by a sister in California and a half sister in Seattle.
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Utica
Fort Benton
Buchanan
York
Hoover
Alaska
Seattle
Fall
California
Commencement plans discussed for 20 degrees granted
Missoula May 7 A senior meet figure discusses upcoming commencement week. J B Speer registrar outlines plans with alumni senior night set for June 13 baccalaureate services June 1 and commencement exercises on June 15. 20 degrees will be granted, George Shepherd notes funding for the field, 1615 dollars pledged by 42 seniors.
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Missoula
J. B. Speer
George Shepherd
Alumni Athletic Challenge Incorporation
Ex Glendive Girl Weds in Alaska
Miss Inga Kalberg formerly of Glendive married Ragnyal Martin at a Ketchikan Methodist parsonage after meeting in Seattle. Bride daughter of Mrs. Mary Kalberg home near Glendive, she studied at Fargo and worked in Seattle before the Alaska ceremony on April 13 following her arrival.
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Glendive
Inga Kalberg
Allendive
Ragnyal Martin
Methodist
Mary Kalberg
Inga
Fargo
Seattle
Mr. Martin
Fishing in Missouri: Best Show of Fish Nets in Lewistown
Lewistown residents witnessed a remarkable Missouri river fishing display by Mark-Loren Old ham, Jim Weaver, Joe Phimb and Gene Lane. They showcased two 15 pound sturgeon, three 22 pound catfish, plus pickerel and pike, with some fish kept alive on ice for public viewing at Abel Brus's window near Lesh ferry. Spectators gathered late into the evening as the live display drew crowds, marking a standout event for Lewistown fishermen.
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Lewistown
Mark—Loren Oldham
Jim Weaver
Joe Phimb
Gene Lane
Abel Brus
Lesh
Belgrade News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Belgrade May 7 local items report Harvey Kiges and son Charles and daughter Ruth visiting Mrs J R Hecox. Franks Moreau and Maudlow family visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Hans Knutson. Mrs Robert Boucher returned from Cody Wyo after her mother Mrs Fred McCallaugh fell ill and died. A fire at the WHl Barden home on the Penwell ranch caused slight damage before being controlled. J A Paves of Maudlow visited daughter Mrs Hugh Biggs. Baptist church women cleaned the church. George Barclay of Livingston spent weekend east of town. Wemans club met at the school. Mrs C W Coun presided. Miss Tilo Beeth sang two solos with Mrs J J Moore at piano. sketches on American poets. Mrs Edwin Stephenson hosted Evening Sewing club on Kennedy street. refreshments served. Onto Knutson and children of Bozeman visited Mrs I E McGuire. Chicago. Five robbers held Morris Bombash pawn shop, looting safe and showcases. valuables valued between 40 000 and 30 000.
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Belgrade
Harvey Kiges
Charles
Ruth
J. R. Hecox
Franks Moreau
Maudlow
Hans Knutson
Josephine Kitelson
Robert Boucher
Cody
Wyo
Fred McCallaugh
Whl Barden
Penwell Ranch
J. A. Paves
Hugh Biggs
The
Baptist Church
George Barclay
Livingston
Wemans Club
C W. Coun
H. Hecon
Commts
Tieveman
Sarurdus
Tilo Beeth Tang
J. J. “Moore
Edwin Stephenson
Kennedy Street
Onto Knutson
Bozeman
Mra
Ke, McGuire
Cooks Up Range Horses Feeds Them to Swine to Solve Horse Problem
Crow Agency reports a method to dispose of useless range horses by feeding them to hogs. C.H. Asbury notes experiments in Montana and Fort Hall indicate hogs can be fattened with horse meat, with potential local markets for corn and alfalfa to support a profitable pork industry using horses from Crow and Cheyenne reservations.
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Crow Agency
C.H. Asbury
Denner
Fort Hall Indian Reservation
Utah
Prairies
Middle West
Asbury
Montana
Montana Stock Growers’ Association
Slock
Central
Fort Hull
Macarello
Idaho
Cray and
Cheyenne Reservat
Pauls
Martinsdale May Day Program and Local Movements
Meagher County news notes residents visiting and traveling between Martinsdale and nearby ranches. Mrs Siebold from the Springs spent the day with Mrs Henderson Loates in Harleton, while Miss Vision Orr retired to North Fork, and others traveled to Lewistown and American Falls. Andrew Johnson leased his ranch south of town to Mr. Trees, who will drive cattle to the new market daily. J.W. Van Motine and Amy Meaughey formed a partnership truck team for summer at American Falls. Martinsdale school held a May Day program with students Miss Clevins Miss Johnson and Bernice and Gertrude Bennet presenting the affirmative and negative debates on immigration, judged by Mrs. Petrie Mrs. Sheehy and Mrs. Berg.
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Martindale
Lord Angell
Joli Coudain
Siebold
Martinsdale
Henderson Loates
Harlawton
Mirs
Whie
Vision Orr Hws
North Fork
Mea Wheel
W. L. Gabin
Idrove
Aire
Andrew Johnson
Trees
J.W. van Motine
Amy Meaughey
American Falls
Ida
Me. van Msting
Clevins
Miss Johnson
Bernicei
Gertrude Benneu
Petrie
Sheehy
Berg
Uve
Glennelmes
Lewistown
Great Falls
WL. Reeser
Ringling
Helmes
Ruby Settle
Harlowton
John Lucas
Martin
Lemp
Ed Cooney
Butte
Herci Howe
Olaf Vaugan
Sybil Richardson
Daniels v An Lenneép
Stanford
Birthday party ends with self inflected knife wound in Montana
May 7 Butte Montana at a rear East Park Street bar Tom Martin stabbed himself with a bread knife then a sharper blade during a birthday gathering. He told doctors the knife didn't penetrate deep. a single wound about half an inch deep on the right chest side. At Murray hospital he remained cheerful, saying the knife did not go deep enough. Witnesses Angelo Speras and George Pappas corroborated events but Speras claimed Martin used a sharper blade after obtaining one in the kitchen. Martin left Greece with Pappas in 1900. last night marked Pappas' birthday and the anniversary of their voyage. He was released after two stitches. the wound is not serious.
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Butte
Montana
East Park Street
Tom Martin
Curtis Black
Murray Hospital
Martin
Angelo Speras
George Pappas
Speras
Afarifa
I P
George Routledge
Pappas
Greece
Routledge
Answer to Yesterday's Crossword Puzzle
Crossword solution recap notes a mix of clues and answers including Territory, Morrehrise, and various scattered terms. It lists a prior puzzle for reference and mentions a comrade, cross references, and a funeral themed clue section alongside miscellaneous word fragments and encrypted lines.
Basin News Fragments Show Local Ties To National Events
A jumble of brief notices recalls Basin residents with Los Angeles music ties, travels to Butte and Great Falls, and family visits. Arthur Mason announces a 24 piece orchestra job in Los Angeles to broadcast music tomorrow night on REL. Other items mention Mrs Mason of Meaderville, George Bet, Charles Cole of Butte, Leach family traveling from Baltimore, and visits by Peter Triene to Great Falls. In London, Sir Doverton Sturdee, admiral and World War I commander, is noted in Associated Press dispatches.
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Basin
Arthur Mason
Los Angeles
Whic
Maser
Res Lana
Meaderville
Bios
Mason
Ge- Ama
Wajos Plizabets
al Deuldert
Will Edwards
Charles Cole
Butte
AuCullough
Pailsidh
Toniger
Leach
Avere
Baltn
Wereaday
Fred Taylor
Luviger
Re. Leonard
Tavier
Losis Cotale
Bouidor
LL Casper Ace
George AL Bet
Peter Triene
Great Falls
EL Barack
Hel
Wader Igadetor
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Denver
Dwig
Sassafras
Business Women's Convention
Montanan
Goast
Missouri
Belgrade News
Chicago
Morris
Salt Lake
Siether
Peloru
Meagher County News
Rann
Jas
Basin News
London
Associated Press
Doverton , Sturdeé
Flrst
Falkland Islands
Jutland
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