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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25

happen. This thing I'm figuring on
II get away with it."
There was a long silence. Then
Braden said:
Well, I guess we say so long to each
other tonight"
Riffan looked up queerly.
Il never thought of that" Again
there was silence. Listen Pail guess
you think I've double crossed you, eh?"
"Oh, that's your own business"
Maybe I'm crossing myself" the
man answered. I'm q funny guy, I
guess. Here I am, wild to pull that Job
tomorrow and beat it out of here with
enough to keep me from starving
and all the time I'd given ten years
Of my life to go straight"
Braden said nothing. He only stood
staring. There was long wait Then
Riffan asked:
What's the matter, Pal?"
Braden blinked.
Nothing" he said jerkily. Il Just
thought of what I wanted for that
fool puzzle" He glanced at his watch.
Say. listen, you'll go squirrelly turn
ing this crooked job over in your head
like you're doing, know it?"
I'm about Squirrelly now"
How about thinking about something
else for a while?"
Riffan laughed, an emaciated laugh,
like the man himself.
SHOW me something"
we'll don't know. Only I've been
thinking. I've got few dollars. We've
been pretty good pals. Won't see each |
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25
BUSY ALDERMAN
LIVED In BUTTE
ARCHIE MCMILLAN COMPELLED
TO HIRE SECRETARY TO
HELP HIM
Citizens Of Mining City FIOcked to
Official With Their Troubles, Re-
gardless Of whether They Were Res
idents Of His Ward or Not.

Archie Mcmillan was probably
the only alderman Montana has
ever had who was forced to en-
pIOy q secretary TO keep track of
his aldermanic duties When he was
a member of the city council Of
Butte, the people flOcked to him
with their troubles from all over
the city, regardless of whether they
were residents of his ward or not.
That they did so was indicative of
the esteem in which he was held
by everyone who knew him.
Mcmillan started life as a blacksmith
Several years after he had sold his
Butte shop and become city clerk, an
old Scotchman came into his office
and announced that he had driven his
team all the way from Boise, Idaho,
to have Archie shoe his horses and fix
up his wagon. During the years he was
engaged In the grocery business in
Butte, he had rooms fixed up in the
garnet of the building which housed
his store. They were for rent, but they
were usually filled with friends Of
Archie'S who were out of employment.
The first incident Is indicative Of the
confidence that people had In Archie
Mcmillan. and the second gives
reason for their attitude.
Mcmillan was born in Alexandria,
Ontario He came to Butte in the late
seventies with barely enough money to
buy bed and meal ticket. He was
q blacksmith by trade, but aside from
that was an excellent penman, a fair
bOokkeeper and had better than
working acquaintance with q hammer
and jackplane. After he had worked
for wages for q time he managed TO
get q shop for himself on East Park
near Wyoming street. Before he had
been in business week, his place was
filled with horses to be shod.
He soon had the cream Of Buttes
business. Teamsters came from as far
away as Lima, Missoula and Fort Ben
ton TO have their blacksmithing done
BY Mcmillan. In 1883 he retired from
The blacksmith business and opened a
grocery store at Park and Wyoming
streets In building which he subse- |
Iuently purchased. Prior to that he
had bought an interest in a hay and |
rain business conducted In the same
Store Loafing Place
Mcmillan went to Chicago to buy his
stock of staple and fancy groceries |
md soon was enjoying fine trade.
Among his customers were the mem
'ers OF large colony Of Scotchmen
Who lived in the mountains nearby
md made q living cutting cord wood.
lis store developed into loafing place
or the woodsmen, who came to town
N Saturday nights and sat on Nc
dillan's pickereI kits and pickle kegs
md smoked and told stories. He was
creed 70 Guild several extensions to
us place o. business and it was then
hat ne fAu18lled llp rooms In the garnet
nd p@xceleo them out 20 his friends.
When Ea1ese friends als0 happened 10
Q ogzf OK work, be supplied them with
peal kac&skA TAev Always paid him
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25
HELP
KIDNEYS PASS
3 LBS. A DAY

Doctors say your kidneys contain Is miles
Of tiny tubes or filters which help 20 purify the
blood and keep you healthy. Most people pass
about pints day or about pounds OF waste.
Frequent OF Hcanty passages with Hmarting
and burning shows there may DO something
wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
An excess Of acids or poisons In your blood,
when due TO functional kidney disorders, may
be the cause Of naGginR baekache. rheumatic
pains, lumbago, leg pains. loss Of pep and en-
erKy, getting UP nights, swelling. pufhness
under the eyes, headaches and dizziness.
Don't Eaiti Ask your druggist for Doan
Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and viii help the
Is miles Of kidney tubes flush out poisonous
waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pills-
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25
'Yeh. Juneaus his name. owns the

"Yeh. Juneau's his name. Owns the
You've been here before9"
Sure. That blondes his dame. Look
at the ice she's carrying around her
left wrist"
There must be 20 diamonds in it.
big ones And the safety's loosel"
What's the job you were going to
pull tomorrow" asked Braden abrupt
IT,
TIA have only gotten four or five
hundred bucks out Of it," said Riffan
Shakily He Strengthened looking uueerly
about the place. Suddenly he arose and
walked almost unsteadily toward an
other table where sat a lone woman
Braden saw him ask her to dance. She
rose; they moved into the tangled
milling throng joStling under the dim
lights on the dance floor, working
closer, steadily closer to Eddie juneau
and his dame. At last. Braden rose and
strolled from the Jockey club.
Ten minutes later he began trailing
process which lasted for blocks. Then
he shot forward to intercept the swift
" moving figure OF Harry Riffan.
Well. you COPIED that ice, eh?" he
The ex-convict halted, tremb-
ling.
What's the idea, Pal?" he gasped.
That's the idea" Braden answered
and displayed his shield Hand me
over that bracelet"
Slowly the shaking man reached for
4 coat pocket. The thing OF platinum
and diamonds dropped into the wait
ng hand Of the detective.
so you framed me- said Riffan.
There was no reproach. Only horrible
ear-the phobia Of the dollhouse was
IN him.
Il told you there wasn't a chance in
Million said Braden. Was right?"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25

You were right" he answered
h1slZily.
Swell" answered the detective. and
with appraised hand, ordered q passing
cab TO the curb. Then he swung wide
the door. Get In" he commanded
Harry Riffan's lips moved, not in
pleading, only in a deadened query:
Have you got to take me to head
quarters?"
Braden gave MIN q push into the
taxicab. But his low-toned voice had
chuckle in it.
Headquarters hell We're headed
for good hotel, a nights sleep and a
job tomorrow at living wages. But first
bracelet back-to the person who owns
it"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25

GENERAL STORE BUILDING, Camas
Hot Springs, Mont. Valuable location, fast
growing irrigated section. Low price, cash.
See or write W. w. Won SEGEN. Lonepine,
Mont
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25
sTATE,s BoNpEp DEBT

Montana, at the close Of business June 30.
last, had a bonded indebtedness Of Sl0.824. 1T
but at the same time II had investments which
totaled S17.556,485. according to State Auditor
John J. Holmes The bonded debt is half a
million less than for the previous year. In
amount
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25
Z RAETs

DRUG STORE-New stock, low rent,
fine corner location on two hiways, In Won
derful irrigated valley, fast growing oil and
sugar refining town. Sickness forces sale
FLOYD JONES. Lowell, Wyo.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25
EnuCATIONAL
FARMS WANTED
FARNI LANDS FOR SALE

-.~s~S~~~~~~~~~s~-~~~~ ~~s~~s~4~~~-~~~~~~~~~
40 ACRES ON STATE HIGHWAY
Plenty water, all in crops, two-story house,
some orchard 81, 700. Terms $500 down. w. E.
KOCH, Clinton, Mont.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25

FOR SALE-Three 80-acre irrigated
farms. small payments like rent. @. 3.
CONVEY, Sidney. Mont.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25

Published BY Special Amusement with The
Chicag0 Tribune-New YORK News Syndicate
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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1937-09-25

8O0-ACRE STOCK FARM IN the Cali
spell valley, west Of Cusick, Wn., for sale
$50 acres IN crop; large house and barn Of
fered at q sacrifice. Also other good farms
for sale. Write E. Z. JONES, Newport, Wash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
RUSH OF EARLY MAIL UNDERWAY
Local Post Office Author. ities Engage Extra Help
 to Expedite Shipments

Indication that Waterburians are answering the nationwide Christi mas plea of postal authorities to Mall Early" was seen today in an announcement by Postmaster Charles A. Babin of c heavy traf. flc of letters and parcels ct the local postoftice today.
 Extra parcel post employees have been placed at work, and other extras In the sorting, and delivery departmonts will Do hired about December 20, according to MT. Ba" bin.
 As many as nino stamp windows will be placed in operations ag the trade warrants. MT. Babin pointed out today that the stamp window question involved tho placement of only regular postal employees in view of the responsibilities and re- quirementS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
LICENSE PLATE
 PROVIDES CLUE
Police Find Bumper, Then Driver Following Willow
 Street Accident

Arrested on e charge of evading responsibility after 0 bumper and license found in the street near Q damaged car had been traced, Frank DeSimone, g, of l52 Charles street paid $26 for e nollc in traffic court today.
 Sunday morning at 1880 Patrol man John Breen found e bumper and license plate on Willow street. Nearby, In front of 3S2 Willow street was 8 car owned by Matthew Price, which had been struck and damaged,
 Motor Patrolmen Alfred overton and John Mcdonnell traced the car registration from the license plate and went to DeSimone's home. He first denied hitting any car, but confessed when confronted with the bumper and license plate.
 Tho Price car had been parked on Willow street by MT. Prices son Q short time before 1t was struck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
ST. MARCARET'S GROUP TO ELECT
Annual Meeting of Holy Name Society Sched.
 uled for Tonight

A large attendance is expected to be present tonight at the annual meeting of the Holy Name society of st. Margaret's church which takes place at the auditorium of tho parochial school at 8 o'clock. Dur ing the progress of the business meeting, Patrolman Richard Bald win will preside and plans will De outlined for future activities.
 After the meeting has taken place. regular games of the organization card tournament are scheduled to Do played, with the outstanding con- test of the league featuring teams explained by John Lahey and Tim- othy 0uill. Both units arc tied for the leadership of tho second series and considerable interest has been manifested in the outcome. Other games scheduled include Captain Bernard Erwin w. Captain John Deeley. Captain Joseph Connor and Captain Timothy Callahan arc also paired in another match Of unusual interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Building Construction Declines in State
City Protests State Report
 On Fatalities
Increase of One in Auto Accidents; Here With.
 in Year

Waterbury had one more automobile accident fatality in the first II months of 1887 than in the same period in 1886, according to a bulle- tin released today by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. The total fatalities for this city from January 1 to November 30 are not listed in the bulletin
 Though no statement was made by the local police accident squad 1t Is believed that the increase given for Waterbury will be protested, Unofneial tabulations give this city one less fatality in the first eleven months of the year than in the same period last year.
 Best Record
 Hartford achieved the best com- paratiVe record of any of the larger Connecticut municipalities in traffic fatality reductions during the first eleven months of this year as com pared with the same period last year. The capital city shows Q reduce ton from 0 total of twenty-two t22) traffic deaths as of December l, 1886 to Q total af ten (l0) for the corresponding period this year, Thirty-nine communities, according to Q tabulation made public today by Commissioner Michael A. Connor of the State Department of Motor Vehicles, show Q clean slate for tho first eleven months of i9S6 and 1887; flfty-two show reductions for 1887 over ieS6; fifty.ilve are debited with increases for 1887 over 1886; while in twenty-three instances there wore no changes in the fatality record for 1887 over 1886 as of Do. cember lst.
 No Fatalities
 Twenty eight Of the communities charged with increased fatalities for ie37 had no fatalities charged against them for the first eleven months of 1886 SO that whatever the increase Is this year the figure rep- resents the total fatalities for 1887. h most instances 1t is a small debit, Nineteen of the town credited with reductions for 1887 over 1886 have reported no traffic fatalities at oil this year SO that tho reduction figure represents the deaths charged against them last year. These tabu. lations show the locations of fatal accidents. Another list is being pre-. pared by the commissioner giving the residences Of the operators causing these fatal accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
a9,94s,eSs a2,o7S,4ae

For the first timo in several years grammar school basketball games will be played In the gymnasiums of public schools throughout the city. Brooklyn will have It's share of tho sport when the league ofiicially opens it's schedule this afternoon at Barnard gym where the homo team meets sprague of Waterville at { o'clock.
 Another league game which has already attracted wido attention will take place tomorrow afternoon at Duggan gymnasium when tho Duggan team shows in opposition to Driggs, an ancient rival. At the re- quest of the various principals Of the city, the league will Do handled by the park department with sched- ule arrangements in charge of Wil- liam J. Derwin, assistant supervisor of recreation.
 Brooklyn fans are expected to turn cut In large numbers to support the young players who will provide the future basketball clement of the city, Directors of tho league have endeavorod to have the contests re- turned to the section surfaces where parents, relatives and friends of the players would be given an op. portunity to revive the old time spirit.
 Christmas Commemoratlon
 Special exercises will Do conducted by the Lithuanian population of the city tomorrow night ct St. Joseph's hail in commenoration of the bb0th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to the Lithuanian ra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Barnard Opens Up
 Basketball Season
Meets Sprague at Brooklyn School Gym Today-Dug.
 gan Plays Tomorrow; Junior Carmelites Hold Party
BROOKLYN NEWS

tionality. The services will be In charge of the Lithuanian Catholic Federated societies and the Lith- uanian Roman Catholic Alliance, with Rev. John J. Kripas of Hart ford and Attorney Joseph Laueka of Brooklyn, N. Yo as principal speakers.
 Father Kripas Is associated witll Holy Trinity church In Hartford As assistant pastor and previous to his transfer to this location, was NS. signed to St. Joseph's church of this city. His ability as 0 writer and educator is well known to Lith' ,lanian residents throughout the world Rince his articles published II, internationally circulated Lith- uanian literature have bon the source of considerable comment. Atty. Laucka is editor of the America | weekly Lithuanian newspaper, published in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The exercises will be followed with q brief musical program and will begin at 7;So o'clock.
 Federation Go Meet
 Tho annual meeting of the Lith- uanian Catholic Federation will take place tonight ct 7;30 o'clock in St. Joseph's choir rooms of the Con- gross avenue school ct which time Professor Alexander J. Aleksis will preside. Officers will be elected and committees appointed for the com. Ing year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Wool is said to Do made non. shr!nkablo by Q new chemical process in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Waterbury Reports Drop Of $5O,O ,OOO In
 Permit Valuations
spOnsibIe for Difference Explains Building In. SpectOr Patrick J. Carlin

While new construction in Con- necticut showed Q decrease of 7.S per cent during last month as against November, 1030, for the eleven period 1t totalled $Sl,. 6sS,797, Q gain of 42.S per cent in valuation over the $22, ,222, ,S4l for the corresponding period last year. The total for November, this year, was $207B,426, and for November, l0S0, S2,243,6 ,633.
 Factory Additions
 Waterbury,s November, 1886 total was $lAo,e40 and last months, $e0,- 026, but Building Inspector Patrick J. Carlin pointed out today that in November io36, there were several factory additions and store altera- tlons, to swell the total. Among these was Q SS2,000 item of addition to the scovill Mfg. O., and about 94S0O0 in permits for store and commercial alterations and addi- tlonS.
 The decrease of 7.S per cent from November of i936 to last month compares with decrease of 7,2 per cent from october, i0S6, aS conl- pared with October, this year.
 Comparative Figures
 Following are the comparative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
JUNIOR HOLY NAME ELECTION TONIGHT
Our Lady of Lourdes So. ciety to Hold Cofiniurl'
 iOn.Breakfast

officers will Do elected, commit. tees appointed, and plans outlined for tho next several months during the annual meeting of the Junior Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Lourdes which takes place tonight at the parish hall ct 8 o'clock with Peter DiLeo presiding After the business program has beet, completed pr. ThonnaS Cottiero Will show motion pictures taken during c recent trip to Italy.
 The unit contemplates holding Q smoker on Friday night ct Franco. American hall, plans for which will Do completed this evening. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

1 building tlgures for state clties:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
I,ER CIIOOeE RIGHT DEADLINE

Frankfort N Y. (U.TJ4-Thfee deer were reported placidly grazing with cattle in Frank ". f9ausfterS Dagttire while just c few miles Co the north Gcer hunters' shots echoed through the woods. The deer were safe, however, because Frankfort js On tie south bank of the Mohgwk river, and deer hunting ig prohibited eoutfJ Of tic river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

group will also attend mass iii c body oil next Sunday morning af16 receive Holy Communion, later ads journing to the parish hail where c breakfast viii Do served. Tn the aft- ernocn the society will play host to parishioners during c Christmas party to Dc held also at the church hail.
 Included on the Communion breakfast committee gre John Ciul- 10, Ainodeo PeIosi and Donate ouer- fefa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Walter WimeIAeu On BrOddzelay
Man About TosUn
lsaas ReEisteedl opyrlghl Das NIrEoF lao

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 The Nancy carrol-van smith romance is on ice Ditto the oW Snss s wifi @ he stss sa sss Year 5 s % wa ts Dss' hosp hs t models hard vallSD John souvier anet Iee plotting Renovation Rudy SSsn Renod covering the new war between them and songwrters @iy n ssiS director sy s R''' George White has eenoslsd plans for cns.hSur shw n & oa S Joe % MS S a hs % to Aw I0 " ns SS%Ss Sasness one
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