Trial Ends Near in Montana Bribery Case As Riddell Denies Allegations
The Montana trial of J A Riddell against George L Ramsey and Charles Suiter neared conclusion with Riddell testifying in rebuttal and denying most claims of bribery and state defrauding. Attorneys argued over letters and checks tied to Paulsen and the Bitter Root development saga as the defense rested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Riddell
George L Ramsey
Charles Sutter
Mr. Riddell
Paulsen
Sutter
Roach and Suiter
Charles Suiter
C. FE
Roach
Hot Springs
Jeopardy
Riddell
Suiter
Ramsey
Montana
Ben Cornelius
Sulter
Merchants and Miners Bank of Philipsburg
Mr. Cotter
Smith
J.G. Link
Riddell & Roach
Butte
Dillon
Ramsey and Suiter
Riddell & Suiter
School of Mines
James McLeod
McLeod
Short Line Excursion Rates To California Announced
The Short Line offers $50 California excursion fares with return to San Francisco or Los Angeles from April 23 to 28. Final return by June 26. Butte-Ogden route saves 30 hours across 500 miles. Reserve berths at City office 105 North Main Street, Butte. H. O. Wilson, General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Butte-Ogden
North Main Street
Butte
H. O. Wilson
Railway tickets to Anaconda and stations on sale now
Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway announces tickets on sale to Anaconda and all stations between the Great Northern ticket office at 41 North Main Street. Time card and freight rate information cheerfully furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
North Main Street
Reform of Wives Sparks Family Split In 19th Century Case
Arthur Rippingale believed it was a wife’s duty to hustle for the family, leading to 12 years of separation. His wife Elizabeth testified he contributed nothing to support, yet she and five children were left to support themselves. The divorce granted and custody awarded. Theresa E Vineyard sues for divorce from I G Denny represents her. charges include infidelity with William Shinners and other men at addresses in Oregon and Wisconsin avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rippingale
Clancy
Elizabeth Rippingale
Rippingale
Garrison
Theresa E. Vineyard
Rawlins
Wyo
William Shinners
Oregon Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
I. G. Denny
Dorothy O'Dea Sues for Desertion in Divorce Action
Dorothy O'Dea files for divorce from James O'Dea on desertion grounds. Married Milwaukee July 8 1898, with over three years of alleged nonsupport and alleged desertion in January 1901. Attorney W A Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy O'Dea
James O'Dea
Milwaukee
Wis
W. A. Pennington
Biele versus Biele for divorce and cruelty cited
R M Biele acting as his own attorney filed divorce action against Zelia Biele alleging she entered a life of shame since January 20. Married in Butte December 4 1901. Also Martha J Dunn granted divorce from James Dunn cruelty cited married Centerville May 9 1896. He began beating within a year. She testified he knocked her down and abused her, and she may resume maiden name Martha J Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Biele
District Court
Zelia Biele
Butte
Martha J. Dunn
James
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets touted as safe cure
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe effective internal remedy for catarrh and related headaches and deafness. It contrasts tablets with opiate cough medicines and cites Dr Ramsdell and Dr Wainwright endorsing daily use for weeks. Children’s catarrhal colds are highlighted as especially benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Ramsdell
Wainwright
Judge Delays Verdict in Berlin Domestic Case
Judge Boyle kept the Berlin case under advisement after conflicting testimony over threats to shoot and wife’s conduct. Wife Maria Berlin testified her husband David Berlin, drunk and jealous, attacked her, pulled her hair, and pointed a revolver. a boy testified to seeing the revolver in the ash box. The defense denied all claims and the judge postponed judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
David Berlin
Louis Packer
Galena Street
M. Fried
Packer
John White
C. McMillan
George Davis
South Wyoming Alley
Yancey
Colored Baptists Organize First Local Congregation
The Kethel Baptist congregation forms the first colored Baptist church in the city after previously lacking a local church. Services currently at Idaho and Mercury streets with Sunday preaching and Sunday school led by Mrs. Enniss Bell. Rev. C. C. Laws of Sacramento has been called as pastor and will arrive soon. A lot on Colorado street between Mercury and Silver has been purchased for a future church building this summer. J. W. Wilson chairs the committee. Mrs. Enniss Bell is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho and
Mercury Streets
Enniss Bell
Rev
C. C
Laws
Sacramento
Cal
Colorado Street
Mercury
Silver
Colored Baptists
J. W. Wilson
Notice to Social Knights Butte No 1
No meeting Sunday April 6. The hall will be at the disposal of Butte Aerie No 11 FL O E Harry Shepherd M A K H PD Peasnall, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Knights
Butte No. 1
Butte Aerie
No. 11
Harry Shepherd
Peasnall
Lease Petition for Gem Mine in Meaderville Bench
John H. Leyson as administrator and estate receiver seeks court permission to lease the Gem mine at Meaderville to Dan Brown John Lindsay and others. Judge Harney set hearing for Monday after objections by C R Leonard who argues for all heirs to be heard first. Also notes deaths James Ryan and funeral details for Elize Stulberg and a local sale advertisement for hose at Hennessys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Leyson
Davis
District Court
Meaderville
Dan Brown
John Lindsay
Curious Complexion Cream Advertisement Claim
An ad touts Curious Complexion Cream promising longer life and attractive effect for progressive ladies. It claims harmless, invigorating action that enlivens skin, stimulates circulation, and leaves a natural glow, urging use at first class druggists with a stated price The.
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Butte News
Vitaline
Eagle Pharmacy
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
New York
Morrow
W. Park St
Symons
Postoffice
Post Office
Case
Pipestone Springs
Wm. E. Casey
Hot Springs, Arkansas
E. R. Burket
Prop
Pipestone Springs, Mont
Broadway Theater
Sutton
Corner
Bryan and
Martin
MIR
John Griffith
Faust
Kathryn Parnell
Metropolitan Players
Gutton
Jules Murray
America
Rose Coghlan
Barter
Chas. Coglan
Beecham’s
C. A. Perrin, M. D
Helena, Montana
Augen de Paris
France
L. M. Newbro Drug Co
Montreole
Schilling @ White
West Park
King Block
Sweetwater Rock Springs
E. Williams
Front St
Butte, Mont
California
THE
Edi
James Ryan
Tipperary County
Ireland
New York City
Pace
Chicago
Elize Stulberg
M. D. Kern
South Main Street
St. Patrick Church
Hennessy’s
Doull Bros
Mont
Salt Lake City
Utah
Miss Henault
West
Granite Street
West Quartz Street
Silver Bow Foundry and Machine Company
County Road
South Butte
P. O. Box
Butle, Montan
Cox
W. Broadway
Off
Catarrh
Yellek Medical @ Surgical Institute
N. E. Cor
Montana and Broadway
Butte Morris Block
Montana St
Broadway
A. Augendre
Paris
Newbro Drue# Co
Sele Ements
Largey Lumber Company
East
Iron St
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