Dawson Camp Letter Reveals Alaska Escape and Pole Trip
Sol Levy reads a letter from Oney Gagan recounting a Dawson Alaska stay at Killowat camp near the Yukon, a failed gold rush, and a street clash at a church fair. Gagan details work, wealth, and friendship with Billy Flaherty, plus an update on a jailer’s notes and a Christmas invitation.
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Sol Levy
Alaska
Oney Gagan
Oney
Sol
Dawson
North Pole
California
Pole
Killowat
Scratchhoogan River
Yukon
Billy Flaharty
Coloma
Billy
Killo- Wat
Sare
Tam
Yoru Bear
Sacramento
Labrador
Greenland
Coxey Army
Bari
Navy Recruiting Gathers Steam At City Hall
Officers report strong enlistment as the naval recruiting office at city hall signs up daily candidates for the navy. Twenty five total to date, with drills, examinations and medicals underway. A 13 year old applicant was deemed ineligible due to size, while others impressed Lt. Morton. Shipments to San Francisco planned for Saturday with a final local swearing in that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Page
Freund
Morton
Navy
San Francisco
Handsome Cane Presented to Judge Farney by Jurors
Judge Farney discharged his trial jurors after their long attendance in his court. The jury presented a cold headed cane as a token of appreciation, suitably inscribed. Juror Burns made the presentation, and the judge thanked the jurors for their faithful service. Orton Bros. advertise pianos and organs at 2719 N Main St, Butte.
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FE. W. Harney
Butte
Farney
Burns
MecPoil Family of Highland Dances at Family Theater
The MecPoil family, aided by famed piper and dancer D C Mather, stage a Scotch program tonight at the Family theater. Expect Highland dancing sword dancing bagpipe music and related features as the entertaining group returns to this city.
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MecPoil
D. C. Mather
Drunkenness Fined in Police Court. Dope Fiend Pleads
In yesterday's court two offenders appeared. Tilly Sands, accused of drunkenness after a robbery by Ida Ratz in the bad lands, was fined five dollars. William Stanley, caught with two bundles from a livery stable, pleaded after 24 hours.
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Tilly Sands
Ida Ratz
William Stanley
Mine survey asked in Yankee Bay dispute near Butte
In Butte district court John Hubert seeks a court order allowing a 10 day survey of Yankee Bay mine underground workings. He claims ownership of ground in the Rice addition and mineral rights beneath the surface, alleges Geyman has mined ore from the ground, and that permission to inspect was denied. John Lindsey represents Hubert.
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Yankee Bay
John Hubert
Charles Geyman
Hubert
Rice Addition
Geyman
John Lindsey
J. T. Carroll Lumber Company Showcases Large Vehicle Stock
The J. T. Carroll Lumber company at the corner of Arizona and Patinum streets advertises the largest assortment of high grade vehicles ever shown in Butte with very low prices and an invitation to call and examine the stock.
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Tonkin’s
J. T. Carroll Lumber Company
Arizona
Patinum Streets
Butte
Water right not appurtenant to Highland placer claim
Judge Harney ruled the water might of Mammoth creek does not belong to the Highland placer ground in the case of Ruth F. Leggat et al versus Butte City Water Co a $10 000 damage suit. The jury was discharged after 60 days as the suit ended in a non suit and several related cases were settled or vacated.
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Ruth F. Leggat
Butte City Water Company
Pacer
Butte-Ogden Short Line Excursion Tickets Offered
The company announces 50 California and 50 return excursion tickets for April 23 to 28 to San Francisco or Los Angeles with final return by June 25. Berths may be reserved, starting from the short 600 mile Butte-Ogden route. Tickets and time schedules available at city offices and stations including 41 North Main Street.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Butte-Ogden
North Main Street
Butte H. O. Wilson
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
Rugs In Large Sizes Attract Value Conscious Shoppers
Rugs advertised at 16.00 for a 9x12 Brussels rug and 12.00 for a 9x12 wher rug highlight new oriental colors and patterns. The copy markets durable, attractive floor coverings and invites readers to visit this week to see how they can be suited to their homes.
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Butte News
Montena’- Larest Greery
LOT Brothers
Tonkin
Wigan
W. H. Wix
N. W. Corner Broadway and Main
Butte, Montana
T. G. Heine
Henssay Block
Montana St
Tod and Tod
Gm Butte
Mont
York
Daw
Gagan
Ren and Boys
Mayer
West Park Street
Jury Lanel
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
McPoil
Rice
George C. Fitschen
Nicholas B. Ringeling
Leeta Adams
O. H. Wilson
Utah & Northern Railway Company
Wilson
Frank McMillan
Mae A. McMillan
Minneapolis
Minn
Morris
Martha Matheson
W. B. Matheson
Deer Lodge
Nixon-Andrews
Celestia Nixon
George Andrews
Miller
L. W. Nixon
Mexico
Denver
J. A. Riddell
George L. Ramsey
Charles Sulter
8. A. Maxwell
J. H. Maloney
Silas F. King
M. M. Meyer
Charles 8
Olseep
William Bure
C. E. Goldberg
Leggat
Judge Harney
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
Paris-Morton CO
Paris
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Butte, Mont
Largey Lumber Company
East
Iron St
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Cer. Park and Main Sts
Katte, Mont
John
Holland
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
Coener Artecca and Aluminem Sta
Bille and
Whelnanic
Yda
Homer
Mon
Ava
Dougherty
Duffy's
Glaccum & Sons of
New York
Brown & Flannigan
Glaccum & Sons
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Luke Kelly
the Buite Undertaker
Practical Undertakers and Eimbalmers
Park St
Montana E
Davol Medicine CO
Cal
Newton Bros
Druggists
North Main St
Martin Drug Company
Vitaline
Eagle Pharmacy
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Malordera
Pipestone Springs
Wm. E. Casey
Hot Springs
Arkansas
C. R. Burket
Prop
Pipestone Springs, Mont
Grand Entertainment
Sutton’s Family Theater
McPail
W D. C. Mather
Jack Baglin
George Levy
Buck
Lady Barber
Andrew cEvoy
Shean Trews
Ivan
Molly
Buena
Victor
Mollie
Cloak M Stery
Ole
Buck and Wing
Grigolaius
Euvena
Troubles
The
Uncle Sam
Uncle
Sutton
Family Theater
R. P. Sutton
Broadway
Stetson
Uncle Tosy’s Cabin CO
Leon W. Washburn
Barnum
Derrs
Eva
Ner Goles
Thomas
Ennichant
Philadelphia Times
Alabama
Boston Herald
Frederick Remington
Gutton
Broadway Theater
Frederick Warde
Mounters
Julius
Warde
Antony
Herman
Grand Opera House
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
By Daniel E. Bandmann
Maguire Stock Company
Matinees
Ire
Jon. Mee
Bartley Campbell
Mammoth Plantation
la Pelle Creole
Red Devil's Island
Mississippi
Atlantic
Pacifig
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