Butte Current Notes and Local Society Updates
Rent pianos from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co. Various residents and visitors, including Fred Orton, Edwin Norris, Theodore Gibson, Mrs. Murphy, George Merrick, Mr. and Mrs. Berkin, and A. J. McKay, are noted at local hotels. Records show attendees at the Finlen and Thornton, barber shop services, X ray readings, and railroad man A. E. Tabor among arrivals. Activities include theater ads, papers at P.O. news stand, wallpaper sales, a body shipment to Nebraska, matinees of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and upcoming community events at Hibernia hall and Renshaw hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
Fred Orton
N. Man
Montana Music Co
W. A. Selvidge
Dillon
Finlen
Fred Harris
Anaconda
Edwin Norris
Thornton
Theodore Gibson
Great Falls
Butte
M. C. Murphy
Wallace
Idaho
George H. Merrick
John Berkin
Pony
A. J. McKay
Whitehall
Cc. H. McLeod
Missou'a
Post Office
M. Hepperlin
Livingston Ison
Fin
Ason Waa
Krank T. Street
C. M. Sawyer
Bertha
Wall Papers
West Side Paper Company
West Broadway
John C. Bowen
Assi
Don Wentworths
Ray Butler
M. E. Francis
Willis
A. E. Tabor
P.O
West Park Street
New York
Chicaro
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Frisco
Seattle
P. O
Butte Paint & Wall Paper Company
West Park
William Williams
Farrell Shaft No
Fullerton
Neb
Sterday
Bates
Gaylord
Livingston
Charles How
Jeky
Hyde
Maguire's Grand
W. M. Davidson
Baby
California
Busch
Mr. Davidson
Frank O’connor
Ed M. Ryan
William Mathews
New Road
Northern Pacific to resume summer train service May 4
Northern Pacific announces summer service return on May 4 with the north coast limited rerouted via Butte and Helena route trains. Copper City Limited between Butte and Hamilton is expected to restart, and new equipment has been purchased for the limited trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Copper City
Possible Northern Pacific leadership shake with J D Farrell
Persistent reports say Charles S. Mellen may resign as Northern Pacific president in favor of J D Farrell of Seattle, current Pacific Coast Steamship company president. Farrell, a Hill ally with extensive railroad experience, is said to be the new executive to push a more progressive staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Mellen
The
Northern Pacific
J. D. Farrell
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Morgan-Hill
New York
St. Paul
Mellen
Hill
C. W. Bunn
J. D. Farrall
Farrell
Great Northern System
Great Northern
Chicago
Chicago Great Western
Brasher Falll
N. Y
Chicago & Northwestern
Miwaukee & St. Paul
Canadian Pacific
Minneapolis & Manitoba
Montana Central
Morgan- Hill
Warren resigns as Central Railroad of New Jersey executive
Charles H. Warren, former Great Northern and Montana Central general manager, resigns as first vice president and general manager of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Effective June 1, he completes five years with the line. active duties end April 16 before a vacation, then to join Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific as assistant to President Leeds in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Warren
Great Northern
Montana Central
The
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Central
United States
Leeds
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago
New York
Warren
Pacific Northwest
Mr. Warren
Carlton
Chicago & Northwestern
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Settlement Talk Over Dead Horse On Track
Claim agent and Mr. Peterson discuss settling after a horse shot onto a racing track. The agent alleges contributory negligence malicious trespass and breach of peace by the horse owner but prefers settlement over court action.
Shake Off Winter Sarsaparilla Medicine Ad
The ad promotes Shake Off Winter as a laxative diuretic and alterative for kidneys liver and blood purification. It claims improved complexion and overall health with one bottle priced at $1.00, offered for sale by a local dealer.
Settlement Offer For Killed Horse Ends In Quip
An old farmer agrees to a rapid out of court settlement after his horse is killed by a claim agent. The agent jokes about compensation and museum display, noting the road’s history of destroying Morgans and Percherons and offering free travel in gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Great Northern March earnings beat prior nine months
Great Northern reports March earnings near the exceptional high averages seen earlier in the fiscal year. For the year to date July 1, revenue reaches 26,940,609 compared with 21,784,074 in the prior nine months, a gain of 6,256,525. April may see a dip due to snow and water in Dakota and Montana, but overall decline unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Dakota
Montana
Noonan v Porter and Miles over hay land damage
James Noonan sues Dennis Porter and T Clomes Miles for damages and injunction over placer mining near Sheepshead placer in Price's gulch. He claims seven years hay cultivation disrupted by March 20 washing of earth and stones, seeks $1,000 and a prohibition against ongoing operations. Judge Clancy issued a temporary restraining order and show cause set for April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Noonan
Dennis Porter
T. Clomes Miles
Price's Gulch
Sheepshead
Noonan
J. Saville
Clancy
Shattuck Divorce Granted In Butte Marriage 1896
Judge Clancy grants divorce to Catherine Shattuck from Wil'am Shattuck. The couple wed in Butte in 1896 and she testified the husband had not supported her for over a year. Separately Isadore Pincus versus W F Sher fel moves to dissolve the injunction with notice given yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Catherine Shattuck
Wil'am Shattuck
Butte
J. T
Isadore Pincus
W. F. Sherfel
Nixon-Andrews Trial Drags On In Judge Clancy Court
The Nixon and Andrews trial moved slowly in Judge Clancy's court yesterday and will resume today. Officials announced that the regular Saturday calendar would not be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon-Andrews
County Attorney Files First Degree Assault Charge
The county attorney drew up an information against John Con ley charging him with assault in the first degree on John Cummings. Cummings was found unconscious and dying in Dublin Gulch weeks ago and has since been in the hospital with a fractured head, now reported out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conley
John Cummings
Cummings
Dublin Gulch
Naval recruiting office to Mare Island training school at Goat Island
The naval recruiting office will close at 1 PM after a day of accepting applications. About 100 recruits will travel via the Short Line to Mare Island for assignment, with others to join the naval training school at Goat Island. Lieutenant Morton and doctors coordinate transfers to Mare Island and Goats Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goat Island
The
Finlen
Butte
Con
Navy
Morton
Anaconda
EK. Page
EK. Page, Fails At the Finlen
Pocatello
Oregon
Mare Island
Naval Training School
Orton Bros and Mayer Offer Bargain Jewelry and Clocks
The advertisement lists low priced items from Orton Bros at 219 N. Main Butte including solid gold baby rings at 50c and various clocks at 75c to 1.50. Sterling spoons watches and jewelry are offered with one year warranty from Mayer at 65 West Park Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
West Park Street
Butte
Poorhouse Cleared of Nine Drug Fiends in Butte
County Auditor Crossman ordered removal of about nine morphine users from the poorhouse. Dr. Donnelly says the facility is no place for fiends who threaten others by sharing morphine. Billy Parsons known as Two-Bit Billy pleaded to stay but was sent back to the poorhouse despite his addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossman
Donnelly
Ftrms
Billy Parsons
Billy
Putte
Butte
A. Rendre
Paris
Nowhte Drug Co
Mont
Parrot Plant in Whitehall Area May Reopen for Use
Joe Weinrich arrives from the diggings near Whitehall and says the abandoned Parrot Plant will soon be put to use. He has taken an option on mining land, predicts strong activity as copper ore ships to smelters in Butte. He mentions possible transfer of the plant and water right to a Butte interest, with W A Clark as a likely buyer, and notes the plant would benefit local prospects and smelters in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Weinrich
Whitehall
Treasure Hills
Butte
Parrot
Mr. Weinrich
W. A. Clark
Meaderville Woman Seeks Missing Goods Prompted Warrant
Mrs Clara Corbett of Meaderville obtained a search warrant from the county attorney after reporting a burglary during a move. She said belongings valued at about $20 were taken while she was away. The warrant authorized a search of John and Mary Jacksons residence for clues to recover the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Corbett
Meaderville
John and
Mary Jackson
Inquest on Williams Postponed to Monday Evening
The inquest into William Williams's death from a steam pipe rupture at Far rell mine is postponed until next Monday evening. Jurors are sworn, awaiting testimony from injured workers Neill Gillis and Richard Trythall who are recovering at St James Hospital. Trythall may be discharged soon, and Gillis is expected to recover barring complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
Farrell
Williams
Neill Gillis
Richard Trythall
St. James’ Hospital
Gillis
Carriages and Wagons Feature Large Butte Stock
J. T. Carroll Lumber Company at Arizona and Platinum Streets advertises the largest assortment of high grade carriages road wagons and related vehicles ever shown in the city with very low prices and invites customers to call and examine stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Carroll Lumber Company
Arizona
Platinum Streets
Butte
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Butte News
Standard
Ieee War Butte Telephone
Fairfield
John Kramavach
Watson Avenue
Thomas Winwood
Hibernia Hall
Centerville
Thusnelda Lodge
Renshaw Hall
Copper City Limited
Hamilton
President Mellen
Rock Island
Newbro Drug Co
Butte, Mont
James E. Keyes
Rimonial Venture
N. Main Street
Amous Buck’s Steel
Jardinieres
Anemia Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Galena Street
Booth
Bargain News
Cape Cod
Mae Bakery
Washington
Golden Sceptre
Phan Whist Club
Herald
Deer Head
Hunter
Baltimore
Walker
Duffy's
Thompson & ‘Co
Old Thompson
Trythall
Perfection Store
Montana Cash Grocery CO
Cor. W. Park and
Montana Streets
Sutton
Grand
Peter McHenry
New Clark Building
Corner Park
Academy
Hontana Book Company
W. H. Klein
N. Main St
Montana Undertaking CO
Thos. Lavell
Thos. Sullivan
Mgr
E. Park
F. Aug. Heinze
E. Chas
R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
BANKS
Daly Bank and Trust CO
Buttetal
John D. Ryan
John R. Toole
C._C. SWINBORNE
R. A. Kunkel
State Savings Bank
Main and Park
John A Creigt
G. W. Stapleton
T. Hodgens
Europe
John A. Creighton
Omaha
G. W Staleton
A. HY. Barrett
BE. D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
M. Hodgens
O. Hodgena
First National Bank
OF Buite
Andrew J. Davin
James A. Talbott
E. B. Werrick
George Stevenson
Creall
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