Butte Visitor Notes A Busy Day Of Arrivals And Services
Butte residents and travelers fill city pages with registrations from Helena Dillon and Denver. Notables include J P Wantz carriage trimmer and E P Cowles registered at Thornton and Finlen hotels. McMahon of Powell county. James Dodd buys cattle in Dillon. Carl Kleinschmidt from Helena. Mrs H J Wirth visiting with plans to return next week. Local business chatter includes piano rentals, Montana Music Co purchases, wall paper bargains, and X ray service. William Stolte returns from California rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hardcastle
Helena
E. P. Cowles
Cowles
Thornton
H. D. Curtis
Deadwood
Finlen
German
J. P. Wantz
Arizona Street
G. C. Rector
Deer Lodge
W. W. McDowell
Copperopolis
Charles Graham
Anaconda
Hugh Elliott
Norris
James Dodd
Dillon
Clarence H. Carter
Boston
George H. Smith
Great Falls
F. W. Daly
Pueblo
Finton
Carl Kleinschmidt
F. R. Warren
Whitehall
Butte
G. B. Winston
Hanson
G. A. Chevigny
Clark Building
John L. Baker
Chicago
Dan Tewey
Southern Hotel
Wall
West Side Paper Company
West Broadway
Frank H. Cooney
John McMahon
Powell County
John B. Pope
George W. Shaw
George M. Garland
Salmon City
Idaho
H. J. Wirth
Lewis
Grand Army of the Republic
Caspar Blascovich
Marie Tomich
A. N. Ferris
Waterloo
Iowa
William Stolte
Silver Bow
California
C. H. Winne
Cudahy Packing Company
James H. Daly
Thomas O'Connor
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman's Home Companion
Munsey
Strand
P. O
West Park Street
Butte Paint & Wall Paper Company
West Park
William Watson
Johannesburg
South Africa
The
Robert J. Giles
Kalispell
Giles
United Moderns
Northwestern Department
Skull Crushed by Rock at Bell Mine Leaves Man Critical
William S. Martin a 21 year old mule driver at the Bell mine lies in critical condition at St James hospital after being trapped beneath a 500 pound rock at the 1500 foot level yesterday afternoon. An operation to save his life was performed but prognosis is poor with brain injury confirmed. He was alone when the accident occurred and neighbors aided in freeing him before transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Martin
Bell Mine
St. James’ Hospital
Martin
Alexander
Turner
Marvin
Grace
Walkerville
Mrs Archibald Fatally Injured In Runaway Accident
Mrs J T Archibald suffered fatal injuries after a runaway accident. The incident occurred as she was traveling near her home, drawing swift police and medical response. Injuries were reported serious with authorities continuing investigation into cause and circumstances.
Runaway buggy injures three near Broadway and Academy
A horse runaway from a broken wheel in a buggy near Broadway and Academy street injured Mrs. J. T. Archibald and P. A. Ragan severely and John M. Clarkson lightly. Archibald is unconscious with possible brain, spine and internal injuries. Ragan has multiple bruises while Clarkson suffers a scalp wound. Clarkson’s team met the buggy after crossing Park Street and Ragan restrained the maddened horse until it crashed into the telegraph pole. a citizen recaptured the exhausted animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Archibald
West
Granite Street
P. A. Ragan
John M. Clarkson
Broadway
Academy Street
Ragan
Clarkson
Park Street
Renshaw Alley
Election contest claims fraud in road trustees vote
Joseph Swayse sues Frank O Connor Ed M Ryan and William Mathews alleging a fraudulent April 5 election for district No 1 road trustees. The suit accuses illegal voting crowding nonresidents to sway results, delayed counting, ballot box removal, and threats to deter legal voters. Court action seeks voiding of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Swaysee
Frank O'Connor
Ed M. Ryan
William Mathews
Swaysee
Menderville
Co. M. Parr
False Pretenses Alleged in $54 Insurance Trick
D Marcoux a former insurance solicitor now at a local smelter was arrested on a warrant by Policeman White for allegedly obtaining $54 under false pretenses from Mary Harrington on January 16. Harrington paid the second premium believing Marcoux had authority to collect. the insurer’s agent later denied authority. Marcoux posted bond and asserts only $13 involved and that his part is proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harrington
D. Marcoux
Policeman White
Harrington
Marcoux
May 1 Eight-Hour Demand Faces Butte Employers
Local unions including the Butte Workingmen, Teamsters and lumber yard workers push for an eight hour day starting May 1. Owners say they cannot afford it, negotiations continue with the Teamsters, and broader unrest is not expected to affect the public or trigger a general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Workingmen’s Union
Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters
Workingmen's Union
Excursion Fares to San Francisco or Los Angeles Announced
The Short Line offers $50 California round trips from April 23 to 28 with return by June 25. The Butte Ogden route saves 20 hours over the 500 mile shortest path. Reserve berths at city office 105 North Main Street, Butte, by H. C. Wilson, General Agent.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Butte-Ogden
North Main Street
Butte
H. C. Wilson
Promising Young Man Dead in Butte
John Connell aged 19 of 734 North Montana street died yesterday after a illness that began last December. He studied for the priesthood at Gonzaga college in Spokane and would have graduated this spring. He leaves a mother Mrs Patrick Connell and siblings Matt Timothy Patrick Mary and Helen. The funeral from his home to St Patrick's church will be marked by high mass and priestly rites. He was the class prize orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Connell
Montana Street
Connell
Gonzaga College
Spokane
Butte
Patrick Connell
Matt
Timothy
Patrick
Mary
Helen
St. Patrick's Church
Mr. Connell
Dewey lodge celebrates fourth anniversary grand ball
Dewey lodge No 256 Fraternal Union of America marked its fourth anniversary with a grand ball at the Auditorium. Organized April 25 1898 the lodge grew from about 100 members to 138 and holds meetings on the first and third Tuesdays at Good Templars hall. Current officers are FE W Kemper fraternal master Mary Adkins justice 8 S W Jackson secretary M J Kemper treasurer. The ball drew large attendance and was a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Lodge
Fraternal Union of America
Good Templars
FE. W. Kemper
Mary Adkins
W. Jackson
M. J. Kemper
James Keyes Named President and General Manager
James Keyes serves as president and general manager of the mail order specialty firm, directing operations and strategy for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Keyes
United Moderns entertain at Pythian castle in Butte
The United Moderns arts and dance event at Pythian castle on South Main Street featured an evening of music and readings. The program included Overture, Woodmen of the World Mandolin clubs, vocal soloists Miss Rose McDermott and Mrs. Pope, whistling by Lottie McDermott, Vincent Rooney mandolin, recitation by James M. Murphy, D. Page solo, W. V. Vaughn song, sketch by Moore and Gavigan, with Arrangements by O'Brien, Moore and Elliott and floor supervisors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Moderns of
Butte
Pythian Castle
South Main Street
Woodmen of the World
Mandolin Clubs
Miss Rose McDermott
Lottie McDermott
Vincent Rooney
James M. Murphy
Mrs. Pope
Butte Gets an Increase in Public Building Funds
Washington April 25 Representatives Mercer of Nebraska will introduce the omnibus public building bill and a special rule will pass the house for its consideration. Cities with raised cost limits include Denver Denver from 500000 to 700000 Butte from 225000 to 275000 Leadville from 75000 to 85000 Seattle from 750000 to 900000 An appropriation of 700000 is allotted for a San Francisco building on government land and 125000 for Ogden Utah on condition the site be sold to the United States at nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mercer
Nebraska
House
Denver
Colo
Butte
Mont
Leadville
Seattle
Jenny Dell and Eveline claims tied to new mining venture
A company formed to develop the Jenny Dell and October claims seeks investors. Eveline mine ore at depth to 300 feet has yielded $500,000 and the new project aims to open a paying mine with modest expenditure. It offers 200,000 shares, 50,000 already on market at $1 each, seeking funds for exploration. Inquiries: No 47 East Broadway, Butte Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
Back From the East with Collinses Wintering Abroad
Former State Treasurer T. E. Collins and Mrs Collins returned from wintering in Battle Creek and Chicago. They were away when the Battle Creek sanitarium burned but were not in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
T. E. Collins
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Butte News
O Standard
Se Telephone 422
Fairfield
Orton Bros
Fred Orton
N. Main
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
Fred Perry
K. G. Dunn
L. D. French
Duluth
William Martin
Jardinieres
Berry
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Galena Street
Union
Grand Ball
Newbro’s Witch Hazel
Newbro Drug Co
Cape Cod
Queen Olives
United Moderns Entertain
Herald
Hunter Baltimore
Java
Bremner’s
Montana Cash Grocery Company
Perfection Store
Montana Streets
Butter Phone No
Sutton's
Grand
Peter McHenry
Montana Book Company
Cor. Park and Academy
W. H. Klein
Montana Undertaking CO
Thos
BANKS
Heinze
Chal
K. Leonard
A. B. Clements
Daly Bank and Trust CO
Ae Capital
John D. Ryan
John R. Toolf
Co. C. Swinborne
R. A. Kunkel
State Savings Bank
Main
Para
John A. Creigh
G. W. Stapleton
T. Hodgens
United States
Europe
John A. Creighton
Omaha
G. F H. Barrett
B.D. Leavitt
G. v. Omoene
T. M. Hodgens
G. UV. Hodgena
First National Bank OF Butte
Andrew J. Davis
Jamea A Talbott
KE. B. Weirtek
George Stevenson
Endre
Paris
Ne Drug Co
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