Divorced husband recalls Edith Knight dramatic death
Edith Taylor Knight of Ennis died by ingesting lysol after a wedding party in Butte. Her former husband, one of four Livingston men, said she had married thrice and may have other marriages including a Seattle union. He doubted a divorce prior to the latest marriage and sought clarity on her status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Edith Taylor Knight
Ennis
Butte
Anaconda
Anaconda and Pacific Railway Company
Leggat
Seattle
Hoe
Ticks Found On Prairie Fowl In Billings Area
Art Lavelle of Billings found woodticks on prairie chickens shot eight miles from Billings. Six ticks were found on five birds after the flesh cooled. Officials could not determine if the ticks indicate a disease not common to eastern Montana fowl as of Tuesday night.
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Billings
Art Lavelle
North Twentyninth Street
the Gazette
Montana
Finds $200 Bills On Window Glass In His Basement
In Missoula a tenant found a window pane with pasted paper money on one side. The bills ranged from $1 to $20 with many $5 and $10 notes, and total value estimated at $200. The origin is a mystery as the 1910 house has long been vacant and unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Hamilton Hunters Claim Largest Buck at West Fork Opening
In Hamilton Sept 24 hunters flock to West Fork for deer opening. Lloyd Roberts brought in the finest buck, a five point, 249 pounds. Police Chief John Philips Harvey Cobban Elmer Greenup John Peterson Bill Fullerton and Charles Carlstrom Jr. also reported sizeable bucks. Arthur Peterson was bumped by a deer and injured. Deer typically move to Idaho, keeping West Fork range quiet once the season fully opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
West Fork
Bitter Root
Lloyd Roberts
John Philips
Harvey Cobban
Elmer Greenup
John Peterson
Bill Fullerton
Charles Carlstrom
Arthur Peterson
West Fork Range
Idaho
Soldier Churchman to Leave Glasgow for Helena Chaplain Post
The Rev William Pippy his wife and daughter Mary Delight with two sons depart Glasgow for Helena where he will serve as chaplain at the military hospital His successor at the Glasgow Methodist Episcopal church will be Rev Bartlett of Anaconda after four years in Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
William Pippy
Mary Delight
Helena
Pippy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bartlett
Anaconda
Woman Manages Major Pennsylvania Coal Mine
Mrs. Nettie L. Macomber of Pennsylvania becomes manager of a lignite coal mine believed to be the largest in the United States. She took over after her husband’s death, overseeing property valued at about $10,000,000 and 1,209 acres of coal lands.
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Nettie L. Macomber
Pennsylvania
United States
Dan McGovern Visits Billings on State Tour
Dan McGovern formerly 12 years editor of the Glasgow Democrat arrives in Billings during a state tour. He recently sold his Glasgow publishing interests and seeks a new location. Known for a sharp editorial pen, he gained fame for a column "Roses, Thorns and Poison Ivy." Mrs. McGovern accompanies him through eastern Montana.
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Billings
Dan McGovern
Glasgow Democrat
Glasgow
Monetana
Funeral held for Rancher W H Richl in White Sulphur Springs
Martinsdale Montana Sept 24 Funeral services for the late W H Richl were held at White Sulphur Springs in charge of the Masonic lodge. Interment was at Mayn cemetery. Delbert Carmichael came from Rochester responding to a telegram about his brother in law’s death. Edgar Charles and George Kiel, brothers of the deceased, arrived. John Kiel of Two Dot came after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsdale
W. H. Richl
White Sulphur Springs
Masonic Lodge
Mayn Cemetery
Delbert Carmichael
Rochester
W. H. Kiel
Edgar
Charles
George
John Kiel
Martinsdale Social Scene Includes Visitors and Hunts
Meagher County dispatch notes a dinner at J C Coates with Alfred Van Camp family and other locals. Hunts yield a 100 pound black bear. several residents ship cattle and sheep to Chicago Battle Creek and Iowa. Visitors from Helena Lennep White Sulphur Springs and Lyons ranch join local hosts for meals and outings.
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Martinsdale
Alfred van Camp
J. C. Coates
Perry Moore
Paul Harris
E. W. Churchwell
William Heary
Bateman
Datter
Charles Cameron
Johnson
Daisy Dean
Ves
Tony Dean
Henry Pease
Dave Johnson
Findon
Tarest VanCamp
Twadot
Chicago
Stewart Baxter
Henry Pinnp
Battle Creek
Iowa
M. Holliday
M. J. Settle
Edward J. Settle
Helena
A. A. Grande
Petra Thompson
Annie Berg
Elias Mageland
Lennep
John Coad
White Sulphur Springs
Henderson Coates
Charles Stimphson
Lyons Ranch
Twedot
Fred Stimpson
Belgrade Events Highlight Local Visitors And School Talk
Belgrade notes visitors from Seattle and Three Forks, a teacher reception for Belgrade schools with six new teachers Ellen Gil Selena Wright Lillian Christianson Jane Mathews Isabel Naureth Wilma Dodds, and school prospects discussed by Principal Olson. Also mentions travels to Mount Hyalite and derby of local families. The largest silver nugget mined in British Columbia is noted.
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Belgrade
Joe Bauman
Seattle
Hana Knutson
Edward Cates
Isabel Naureth
Wilma Dodds
Mr Reece
Olson
Moore
Orr
Billings
Rozelman
Harvey Riggs
McGowan
Central Park
Five more plead guilty to poaching in Ballantine district
Four of the 14 men arrested on Sunday pled guilty and were fined the minimum $3. Two others pled not guilty and two have not appeared. Charles Pfaff and L E Flasher entered not guilty pleas with trial scheduled for October 3. Defendants contest improper advertising and posting as grounds. Two residents remain to answer charges.
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State Ash and Game Commission
Holmes
Logan News highlights and travel in Logan area
Local logan items report visitors travelers and moves of residents to towns including Three Forks Madison valley and Manhattan. Names such as Herbert Dunbar John Johnson August Johnson and D Lillie are noted with arrivals departures and health updates. The Conscience Fund and a disabled veterans case are also summarized.
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Logan
Herbert Dunbar
Three Forks
John Johnson
August Johnson
Madison Valley
C. A. Ashley
New Castle
Wyoming
WA. Nuttall
Horse Shoe Hills
GR. Lowe
Butte
Henry Morrison
Bozeman
D. Lillie
C. A. Gail
Manhattan
P. J. Flynn
Fred Sherton
Salt Lake City
Leah
Oscar Thompson
Lagan
Otan
M. Thompson
and Mearl Bryant
Ethelm Ann Oak Logan Snotarel
J. P. McCall
C. A. Pheux
Walter Thomas
C. M. Cummings
J.P. Waters Jr
G. A. McDowell
Livingston
Sabo
Ernest Hazelhorst
Mankato
Minn
Frank Chapman
Helena Logan
Youth from East Disappears in Fergus
Lewistown Sep 24 The mysterious disappearance of Tarry Smith a young man from the east who worked summer for Cottonwood crews on Freeman ranch 18 miles southwest of town has sparked a wide search. He was injured in a truck accident and last seen at a creek washing blood. footprints lead into a marshy area where dense brush hides the ground. The crew has searched since with no trace, and officials fear he may have wandered into the soft ground and perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Tarry Smith
Smith
John Sharpston
Freeman
Effie Jones
Arc Eident
Bis
Hunter Who Lost Arm to Recover From Accident
Livingston Sept 24 The condition of Thomas Deckert of Reed Point, well known in Livingston, who lost his left arm in a hunting accident Sunday is improving as well as can be expected. Akam said Deckert is in Columbus Hospital receiving treatment.
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Livingston
Thomas Deckert
Reed Point
Walter Akam
Deckert
Columbus
Towns town News items and local travels in Townsend
Towns end news notes from Townsend report a child struck by a car but not seriously hurt near the public school and a series of moves including Phoebe Kearns departing for Bozeman to attend Montana College.
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Tobn M. Kay
Mise Ann Troutman
Helena
Little Lurille Romes
Paul Carson
Moscow
Idaho
the Lake University
Vangs Wright
al Wright
Glenn McPherson
Martin Devaney
Roosevelt County to Try Windbreak Plantings Across County
Roosevelt County aims to plant 200 000 to 300 000 trees next year as shelterbelts and windbreaks spread. County Agent Da Noble reports strong activity from committees and praise for cooperation with the Montana Experiment Station and Pioneer farmers. Wolf Point and Poplar areas on the reservation show the most interest after successful demonstrations.
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Roosevelt County
da Noble
County Extension Service
Montana Experiment Station
Directa
Wolf Point
Poplar
Toinze
Jo Very Faran
Missoula Former Mayor James Rhoades Near Death in Glendale
James M. Rhoades, once Missoula mayor and later a Glendale resident, lies critically ill after ankle fracture led to infection and blood poisoning necessitating leg amputation. He previously served as Missoula saver in 1912 under a commission government and held Montana senate duties. married with two children.
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Missoula
James M. Rhoades
Glendale
California
H. J. Riles
Rhades
Rhoads
Saver
State Senate of
Montana
Mr. Rhoades
Deputies Chase Freight Thief After Train Pursuit
Deputies John Duggan and William Byers chased a Milwaukee freight taking up the route to Donald station. They arrested passenger John Brennan aboard the moving train for allegedly stealing a fur coat, a dress overcoat, $25, a pair of shoes, and exchanging worn footwear at 2771 Dewey Street.
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Putte
John Duggan
William Byers
Milwaukee
Vincr
Weile
Donald An
John Brennan
Tien Floyd
Dewey Street
Donald
Basin News items note many Basin residents and visitors
Basin News from September 24 lists Louis Schivan and a daughter en route to Butte, Mrs Roy Veonar sd visiting Butte, and numerous Basin residents traveling to Boulder, Mis soula, Helena, and other spots. It notes eye treatment for George Beck Jr and various social visits, with a final Philadelphia test showing clergymen write least legibly, physicians next, and soldiers ahead of sailors and lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Louis Schivan
Likborn
Madson
Koy
Leonard
Boulder
Misa Tina Smith
Achooly
Joe Pilcher
Darby None
John Lockerson
Ted Oren
Glenn Seaman
Lawianda
Fred Allen
Richard Eby
W. F. Jackson
Helena
Montana
Parr
Une
Babe Jackson
Henry Sunt
Messia
Fred William
Drew Jackson
Jackie Parr
Boulder Springs
Howard Johnson
Uutte
Kathleen Janlach
Philadelphia
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Churchman
Pickles
Heinz
Young and Nagle Co
Hye
Dan M
Meagher County News
Belgrade News
British Columbia
Logan News
George K. Foster
Miles City
Omaha
East
Fergus
Anderson-Hawkins Co
Hunter
Townsend News
Jim Rhoades
Basin News
Kellogg’s
Jonathan
Weggenman Market
State St
Helena Business College
D. P. Patenaude
Mer
N. Main
van Kes
Arantee
Vali
van Lee
Budd-Fisher Drug CO
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