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NEW
RANGES
AT THE
PRICES
No advance in prices at
Oechsli's—We contracted
for carloads of ranges
early last Fall and give
you the benefit.
$38
For a 6-hole polished top
Wesco range with patent
flue, construction and leg
3ase. Large warming
:loset. Full nickel trim
-ned. Guaranteed for satis
faction or your money
cheerfully refunded; spe
cial at only $38.00
$24.00 for a four-hole
range with a good-sized
warming closet and leg
base. All new : special for
onlv . 824.00
Combination Gas and Coal
Range; New Model at a
Low Price.
All told. 8 holes—four
burners for gas and four
holes for coal. Full nickel
trimmed and white enamel.
Polished top, nickel towel
rod and leg base: special
for only........ $80.00
fT/Y Second-Hand Guar
eJvf anteed Ranges at
Prices as low $15
Every good make you ever
heard of. A selection of
over 50 to choose from.
Every range guaranteed.
Come and see the values
at $13.00
Garbage Cans
at S2.50
Galvanized garbage cans,
large size, all new. patent
cover, strong handles; for
°n>y..... $2.50
Draperies and Floor
Coverings
LACE CURTAINS— New
Spring lines at per pair.
87.50 to ...... 85c
( RETONNE—All new pat
terns, bought for Spring
delivery last Fall; 50c
value for only.... 35o
RI G S—Over 1.000 rugs
in room sizes at a price
range from $75.00
t0 ............. $8.75
Carloads of Linoleum
purchased last Fall and
Offered at the old price.
In fact. Oechsli is sell
ing at the same price as
he did two years ago.
The Only Six
Story Furniture
Store in Butte
Better Equipped Than
Ever to Supply Your
Every Want. We Furnish
Your Home Complete.
Credit Extended on All
Purchases.
OECHSLI
(OXLEY)
Weit Broadway
mint bust mi
Fire Department Starts a Ball,
Team—Marbles Arrive.
Other Spring Signs.
Members of the Quarta street fire de
partment of Butte are first among the
local organizations to get busy on the
formation of a baseball team Under
the leadership and enthusiasm of Leslie
Sanger, one of the dare devil drivers
of the department, more than enough
to form a team have turned out and
are practicing daily. The firemen have
already Issued a challenge to play
teams representing the Butte News- j
writers' association, the Rotary club, j
the Butte Ad club, the Silver Bow club j
and the Centerville Young Men's club j
and other organizations in Butte j
Other signs of spring are apparent j
on ever:.- side in Butte. Ho usee lean- j
ing is the general order of the day not j
only In civic affairs but in homes, of
fices. business houses and all other !
lines
Small hoys have taken to marbles i
and back lot baseball with a will; fish
ermen are once more demanding of j
tiers their favorite brand of "flies ." j
w automobiles are appearing on the !
streets dally. The garage men are j
happy with man> new jobs overhauling j
last ' ear's car* and the dealers in :
second-hand cars report a tendency ;
a rising market with the demand 1
good.
In the muddy sections of Butte the j
<-tr*et cleaning department is using a!
number . f dump wagons to haul the '
debris away while nearly all of the |
paved streets have been washed and;
cleaned w ith a fire hose under the di
rection of the street commissioner j
Radiating from the courthouse in j
every direction the scaffolds and lad- ;
ders tf pa-r.rer.« ar.d carpenters are j
ountered. Repair work is also In- j
elude«} in the movement and civic pride
reflected in the new and modern show*
windows which several merchants are j
putting ir. as well as some new ef- 1
feet* in electrU signs among which is
one now g<dng up on the Grand hotel
which promises to lead ail in the state
for its size and the number of lights
Among the most important signs of
* even hen
...
t with the hea y woolens and also
the overcoats and to assume a more
sprightly walk with the loss of some
winter's burdens.
BUTTE II BRIEF
M J Su Hi
. an.
proprietor ol
! Alham- j
bra Fprlng*.
Mr
*. Sullivan a
l nd their :
two children
are
spending a
ouple of
day* in the
<it\
attending to
busines 1 -
find vliitlna
rela 1
lives.
Mrs. Ed\v
ard
Diller. dau
phter of |
Mrs Loon.
will
return toda;
y to her i
home in Wj
ilia
e. Ida. She
rei entl> !
underwent >
Hi O
peratlon at
'■
hospital.
Charles M
cGro
»aaaenger |
, this morning
« Hympian for \V
also visit relativ
W. F. William
, Rock Island lin
i in Spokane, is
! tending to busii
the
Milwaukee
A. A.
ampbell
a . erly, X. Y. He will
es in Elmira, X. Y.
9. general agent of the
es, with headquarters
in the city today at
nem affaira.
nd J. K. Cameron
I the Milwaukee
were passengers or
(this morning for Detroit, Mich.
I Parker Venzev. Jr., general coi
f the Grer-t Northern in Montan
here today from Great Falls.
Gertrud* 1 Evans of Great Kal
Impending a few flays with friend
in
elf
E
Wan of Helena is among the
arrivai*. -»mpanied by James Kelly. |
W. E Ridgeway and J. E. Ridgeway '
are here f'-orn M'ilsall on a brief trip, j
Mrs. ('. I, Holmes of Helena is
amor.« the visitors in the city.
Gtto McQueston of Bearmouth is
visiting with friends in the city
A. T. Montgomery of I^ewistown is
visiting with friends in the city.
Mr and Mrs A. J Luce of Billings
are quests at the Butte hotel.
Mi'- and Mrs. R L. Robertson of
Three Forks came in today.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Dahllng of Great
Falls ore at the Thornton.
T F and P. L. Hagan of Glendive
are guests at the Finlen.
L F Meyers of Great Falls is here
1
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j
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1
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I
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among
*-rib
W A. Stratton of Missoula
the business arrivals
G. Clifford Cress of Lewistown is
guest at the Finlen.
Thomas II. Yearian
is at the Thornton.
Francis Barry of M
the business visitors.
Henry Baah of Willow Creek I
guest at the Tait
H R Anderson of Helen
tered at the Grand.
Mrs. James MacPh
Falls is in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. A W Miles came over
from Livingston.
Fine cigars, tobacco, cigarette*. The
Mint saloon. 17 North Mai** .—Adv.
Nick Specker of Gilmore. Ida., is vis
iting here today.
J K I#annon of Bozeman came over
on a brief trip.
R A Hawley of Drummond is here
on a brief trip.
E P White of Livingston is a guest
at the Acoma.
William Scailon of Helena is here on
legal husiiees.
J. A Hoffman of Bozeman came
over today
F. E McCall of Boulder is here on
a brief trip.
Francia K. Heller of Helena is here
on business.
M B Rudmon of Great Falls came
over today.
Dr* Messersrhmldt ék Barnes. Osteo
paths. Daly bank.—Adv
Francis McDonell of Harrison came
over today.
J K. Caras of Missoula is among the
arrivals
D. J Kennedy is here from the Smel
ter city.
The Democratic Women's club will
meet in Judge Lynch's department of
|
f Lemhi. Ida I
:
ville is among
!
I
n of Great j
r
The "Quality First" Store
__
Announcing For Thursday
A Splendid Sale of Dresse;
Now For $10.(K
In Styles for Women and Misses; Dresses
Regularly Selling at $12.50, $15, $17.50
and $19.50 ........................
Including a number of beautiful models taken from our regular stocks and a great assortment of the brand new sty!
which have just arrived.
In Materials Are Shown Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Taffetas, Serges and Many Attractive Combinations
Georgette and Crepe de Chine, Taffeta and Georgette, Etc.
In colors there are all of the season's favored shades, including the very fashionable golds, rose, greens and alsoblua
r~
^NEW DRESS GOODS^
NEW WOOL JERSEY—In a splendid quality
for suits, skirts, sweater coats, etc.; shown in
citron, mustard, new rose and Labrador blue;
54 inches wide. Regular $4 50, for, yard $ 3.25
WOOL VELOUR COATING-Of a beautiful
heavy quality with a full rich finish, carried in
emerald green with a handsome black overplaid
54 inches wide: yard...... ........... $ 4.50
WOOL VELOUR COATING—In an excellent
quality for service and appearance; shown in
black and white checks: 56 inches wide; yard
$2!50y
c
'specials for children^
NEW WASH DRESSES—For children, in a beautiful assort
ment of new Spring models in middy, straight and guimpe
styles; made of splendid quality ginghams and chambrays, in
pretty plaid check and stripe effects; trimmed with white or
contrasting colors; long or short sleeves; sizes 2 to 6, 6 to 14.
Special at......................................... $ 1.19
DAINTY SPRING HATS—For infants and children: in a splen
did showing of smart little shapes and styles in a wide assort
ment of materials and colors—splendidly finished in every de
tail. including hats and sun hats. Special at...........75<^
ROMPERS AND OVERALLS In sizes 2 to 6, made of a good
weight chambray. in light and dark blue, with dainty trimmings
^of blue or white. Special at...........................
A GREAT SPECIAL
SALE OF LINENS
Offering for Thursday an exceptional value ia
a beautiful lot of 54-inch tablecloths and nap
kins to match. The famous "Lady Abardwo'
brand linens, which are among the finest ob
tainable. Special sale prices:
Cloths .......... ................ $3.95
Napkins ....................... $6.50
National Flags
We have in stock a complete line of Americail
flags in cotton and wool; sizes 2 1 2*4 to 8il2|
^__ feet.
New Curtains and Draües Specials In 'Women's Motor Hats and Caps
* MOTOR HATS—In nlain colored satins, with Paislev silk
NEW MARQUESETTE CURTAINS—Of beautiful quality and
appearance, shown in ecru with beautiful cluny lace trimmings
and antique medallions.............................$7.00
IRISH POINT CURTAINS—In a number of very handsome
designs of ecru work on white ground; full size.. . ..... $5.00
NEW COLONIAL DRAPERY—Fountainbleu Rep. in a splen
did assortment of beautiful new designs; in all the favored new
colors; suitable for draperies, bed sets, novelty work, etc.;
vard
Silk Hose
Pure silk hose of a fine
quality and appearance
and finished with lisle
top and foot, carried in
black and white; regu
lar $1 value for. . . 89c
v.
MOTOR HATS—In plain colored satins, with Paisley silk
hands ....................................... $1.25
MOTOR BONNETS—In black and white checked satins with
plain and colored bands.......... $1.25
MOTOR BONNETS—In plain colored satins with silk embroid
ered designs .................................... $1.25
MOTOR BONNETS—In colored sport patterns with straw braid
trimmings ....... 65c
MOTOR CAPS—In good quality'poplins in all colors; two
styles .......................... 65#
MOTOR BONNETS—Of plain colored poplins..... 7W
AUTO VEILS—For women, of fine silk chiffon; made in full
sizes; in all colors. Prices..... .......... $1.5« to $3.0«
First Floor. j
the i-ourihous
% o clock this ev
al Judge George M- Bourquln
returned yesterday from Missoula.
where he has been holding a session
of court.
Assistant United States District At
torne:- Homer G. Murphy came over
from Helena last evening.
nee of Billings Is here
M. A
today.
W G Pinkney of Bridget is here
today.
P B Ft U > ! Great Falls came over
today.
Wi U : : Mist - her*
today.
I) M. Kemp of Anaconda came ov
today.
C. D. Sterlir
today.
Frank McGo'
mond
L. W. Stewart of Basin Is here to
day.
J. \Y. Scott of Armstead is here to
Helena came over
here from Drum
A A. Pier of Bozeman is here today.
Bei t Jennings of Jopiin is here.
THE MAY COSMOPOLITAN
It is easy to see why the Cosmopol
ltan has over a million copies clrcu
lation every month and over five mil
iion people. young and old. rend it
e\ery month. A glance through the
list of contributors show such well
known artists as Herbert Kaufman,
Harrison Fisher. Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Mary Roberts Rinehart, Arthur Reeve
I and Robert W. chambers Also an
j other dog story. ' Michael," by Jack
London, in that individual style which
only Jack London can use. The Cos
mopolitan has all these winning fea
tures in the May issue, on sale at The
P. O News Stand. 23 W Park St —Adv
30 POUNDS OF PIG
PROVES TO BE WATER
Detroit, Mich.—When Timothy Pres
nahan. S39 Central avenue, sold a pig
to Victor Retty it weighed H0 pounds.
Retty ran the pig two miles to his own
home, weighed It on hla own scales and
found It weighed only HO pounds.
Retty had Bresnahan haled before
Judge Jeffries and in court charged
him with having Induced the beast to
attain an unnatural weight by drink
ing quantities of water.
The Judge gave Bresnahan the choice
of paying *25 or going to Jail for 10
days, bresnahan paid.
Xlaln springs * 1 . 00 . guaranteed. May
er. lowest priced Jeweler tn Montana,
il West Park.—Adv.
PAW KNOWS EVERYTHING.
Willie- Paw, what is will power?
Paw-Won't power, my son
CONTROL THE NATION'S DESTINY IN TIME OF WAR!
4. -.------ j ^
These men control the destiny of the United States in it,,. T u . - ,h
and day mobilizing the country's military, nasal and industrial resnn* *Î!f cou,,cil of national defense and its civilian advisors, who are
Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy; Newton I) Baker seeretart nf >- t*'' Î?' 'T e<,t< ' d ' k ' ft to ri «'d: David F. Houston, secretary of
labor. Standing, left fo right: Grosvenor B Clarkson Julius RnolJ.Irf l ' Fr "'.' k ! l I n , K '-a»*, secretary of the interior; William B. Wilson.
-Coffin. W. S Gif ford. .y'!«*?!- D ' F '. * »'»«in. Dr. Hollis fiodfrey.
SOUTH SI NOTES
Staple and fancy groceries: prompt
delivery. Taylor Grocery, 16!8 Harri
son avenue. Phone toil.—Adv.
The South Side Mothers' club wilt
meet at the Emerson school tending
Thursday night at 8 o'clock. A spe
cial program in which the milk situa
tion will be discussed has been pre
pared and should prove interesting to
the south side residents. The program
as announced tills morning follows :
— ======= == ^
Itching Torture Stops
It u unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
•nd similar skin troubles. A little xerno.
at any dru * ,tore f° r 25c. or
$1.00 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. It cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin disease*.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating, dis
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
mo« delicate skin. It is not greasy, it
easily applied and costs little. Get it
todayand save all further distress.
™ *• w. Ross Co.. ClovolaM. O.
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Miss Doris Westman, piano selection
Humoresque; Miss Louise Maier, a
paper on 'The Study of Milk: Miss
Ruth Hamill, recitation: John Rabbltt, I
The Shooting of Dan Mc
Mrs. Boynton of Great Falls was a
«meat at the Bennett hotel last night
v hile in Butte visiting south side
friend*.
Mrs. W. H. Clark of 1904 Oregon
t , , ' mprovln * * tw * «-rums
attach of the grip.
George Hopkins of Dillon was
a south side visitor yesterday.
Earl, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
L<ans. 2032 Oregon avenue, is serious
j Mrs. J D Arthur of 2207 Harrison
I Home* rr r, " in * d ,he S "'"h Side
Home club at her home last night
[The evening was devoted to cards
hostess by 8 luncheon **>■' ed by the
! _
Mrs. Agnes Welsh of 1100 Oregon
Htenue entertained at card. last ni|h"
j After spending a few davs visiting
lin Monida with Mr. Paul. Bert Sears
I
of 1123 Missouri avenue has returned
to his home.
MRS. CARLISLE WILL
LEAD^AMOMA CLASS
Twenty-eight guests were present
last i ight at the meeting of the
Atnoma class of the First Baptist Bun
day school entertained at the home of
Mrs. Ö. P. Martin. 2117 Oak street,
Meaderville. Mrs. Martin was as
sisted h\ Mrs. J. M. Carlisle. After a
social evening, during which sand
wiches and cake were served, the fol
lowing officers were elected: Mrs. J.
M. Carlisle, president; Mrs. S. P.
Martin, vice president; Mrs. Gilbert
trtorge, treasurer; Mrs Bartle sec
retary.
The next meeting during the first
Part of May will be held at the home
of Mrs. George, 2400 Florence avenue,
on the south side.
POWELL IS HELD FOR
MONTG OMER Y'S DEATH
Sherman Powell, a negro chef em
Ployed on « Great Northern parlor
Butl ® »»d Great Falls,
»as held responsible la, e yeeterday
fternoon for the death of J. H. Mont
gomery, porter on the saine « ■ ^
was killed early Sunday niornM
lowing an argument " i' h F ^
a card game. In findings (
a coroner's Jury. The Jury faun*,
the killing of Montgomer..
throat was cut by Po««»
justifiable. _____
MEAN BRUTS!
•'I see that bachelors are •«' ' "
*100 a year in England.
Oldgirl. replied 1
"Well, it is worth it.
Oldbatch. ___
A HBirtdoat.DW fcr
Kttp HbrUcfc* Al"*y»*
Quick Loach; ftoc#«« r ' p *

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