Butte Notes Mention Travelers and Local Events
Local items report visits by A B Weith in Helena A J Stone in Dillon and Mamie Jones in Butte. Bankrupt petition filed by Charles J. McDevitt in Butte court. Excursion party from Missoula to Yellowstone Park rides NP rate and departs. Regular ads note Keeley Institute Boulder and eye ear nose throat care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lt. A. Wise
Idaho Falls
Butte
Duncan A. McDonald
Helena
Mamie Jones
H. F. Fowler
East Granite
Keeley Institute
Boulder
George B. Conway
Dillon
Metropolis
Elizabeth Blum
New York
Mayer
Hanson
J. H. Brown
Salt Lake
H. H. Zeno
Frank Williams
Deer Lodge
E. E. Paxson
Ruth Paxson
Darby
P. O
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
Charles J. McDevitt
United States
Lve
P. C. Gillis
Boulder Springs
Sanity questions after Dr Laurin detained in Butte jail
Dr. Edgar Laurin a once prosperous Butte physician is held in the county jail pending a sanity investigation. He arrived from Great Falls where he attempted to end his life in custody. Known as a cocaine user he faced prior arrest for threatening Mrs Jones and was disinherited by a wealthy uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Laurin
Kngan
Butte
Sheehan
Laurin
Great Falls
East Park Street
Arson Charge Dropped Against Nordale Without Evidence
A court dismissed the arson charge against Mrs. Nordale after prosecutors found no evidence linking her to the fire. The ruling ends the case against Nordale though investigators continue reviewing related leads.
Water dispute ties to arson case ends in acquittal
Mrs. Bessie Nordall was acquitted of arson charges after a preliminary hearing in Justice Doran's court. Neighbors testified to threats amid a long standing water rights feud with Thomas Ross, who claimed Nordall’s family diverted irrigation water from Basin Creek to their land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Nordall
Basin Creek
Butte
Justice
Nome
Nordall
Ross
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress Tickets Sold at Seattle
The Northern Pacific routes ticket sale to Seattle for the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress and National Irrigation Association meeting offers a round trip at one and one third fare from Montana points with a 10 day transit limit and 30 day final return. From Butte or Anaconda to Seattle and Tacoma the rate is 29.20. Tickets on sale August 14 15 16. For details contact W H Merriman, General Agent.
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Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
National Irrigation Association
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Montana
Puget Sound
Portland
Butte
Anaconda
Tacoma
W. H. Merriman
More Pay for Men Great Northern Grants Wa Chinists Increase
The Great Northern approves higher wages for workers at the WA Chinist plant, signaling a significant pay raise for male employees. The decision affects wage scales and payroll adjustments across the facility.
Railroads unite to curb scalpers and set new wage scale
Information from St Paul reports Great Northern and its machinists reaching a settlement on an eastern division wage of 34 1 2 cents an hour and 37 1 2 cents for miners near Minot. The drive against scalpers gains court aid with injunctions in New Orleans and San Francisco. Freight traffic growth surges from 1894 to 1901, reflecting rapid rail expansion and rising passenger miles amid urban trolley growth.
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Butte
St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Minot
United States
Dsi
IMM
Impressive Funeral for John W. Cotter Laid to Rest
A large crowd gathered to honor John W. Cotter at a solemn funeral service. Pallbearers and family members led the procession to the cemetery as clergy offered prayers and condolences. Local officials conveyed tributes to Cotter’s public service and community impact.
Funeral for John W Cotter Follows Solemn Catholic Rites
The body of John W. Cotter was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery after a solemn requiem at St. Patrick's Church. A large funeral procession from Mrs. Helen Walker's residence opened the service, with a Gregorian mass, organ and quartet performances, and pallbearers including William Scamlon and J. L. Vines. Members of the Silver Bow club and Knights of Columbus attended in body, with numerous floral tributes listed from many individuals and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cotter
Helen Walker
West Quartz Street
St. Patrick's Church
Peter de Siere
Father Callahan
Father Aiken
Father McGlynn
Father Harrington
Father Mullally
Father H. B. Allueys
St. Joseph's Church
Father Stack
Ignatius Donnelly
Belle Rooney
Fred Sully
Jack Thomas
Hobbs
Coup
Hayden
Rooney
Hammen-King
Schubert
Silver Bow Club
Cotter
Knights of Columbus
Willlam Scamlon
F. A. Heinze
D. J. Hennessy
J. L. Vines
John H. Curtis
George TH. Robinson
Thomas Lavell
Silver Bow and County Bar Association
J. D. Ryan
William Falconer
Bernard Quinn
Thomas M. Hodgens
James Forbis
George Casey
The
Elks
Will A. Akers
J. K. Hesler
Dr. Hall
Miss Beth McGuire
J. W. Foster
Frank Shaw
Walter Lewis
Miss Baldwin
J. M. Denny
Mrs. McGinn
William Thornton
Misses Horgan
G. H. McDougall
Donald Gilles
M. L. McDonald
J. H. Leyson
Tom Lavell
Miss Bessie Skyrme
B. E. Calkins
Miss Doty
Max Boehmer
Thomas
Colorado
J W. Finch
Frank Moskin
Mas
J. K. Dawson
A. Weigat
Flossie Goggin
A. P. Heinze
Noyes
W. McC. White
Frank Riley
Miss Cruse
Helena
J. L. Templeman
Marry W
Special eight-coach train to Dillon from Butte
On Sunday August 2 the Short Line offers a special eight coach train leaving Butte at 7 30 a m for Dillon with stops along the Big Hole river for fishermen. Return from Dillon at 6 00 a m round trip tickets available from Dillon Wilson General Agent
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Butte
Dillon
Big Hole
Saeacesse Seo I Og Cbeul
Glen Pea
PPO
Teteesae Lf
Oregon Short Line Ticket Sale To San Francisco And Return
From August 2 to 15 the Oregon Short Line offers round trip tickets from Butte and Anaconda to San Francisco and back for 30 dollars and to Los Angeles for 60 dollars with a return limit of September 15. Tickets valid via Ogden or Portland. Ogden route is 500 miles shorter and 24 hours faster than other routes. Berths available at Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main Street Butte Mont. H W Wilson Head Bead equips you for the day’s labor Christie Leys.
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Oregon Short Line
Butte
Anaconda
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ogden
Portland
Short Line City Ticket Office
North Main Street
Mont
Oregon Short Line Announces Salt Lake Excursion
On Saturday August 8 the Oregon Short Line runs the season's third excursion to Salt Lake City. Round trip fare is 15 dollars with return validity of 10 days. Sleeping car berths may be reserved now via Short Line city ticket offices and Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake
Short Line City
North Main Street
Butte
Mont
Floral tributes and a stenography job notice
Turned lists of funeral and wedding sprays, wreaths and bouquets naming numerous individuals and their relations, followed by an employment ad seeking a competent stenographer in Harbour building room 45.
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Harbour Building
Weekend excursion fares from Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific lists weekend and sale day excursion fares to multiple destinations. Rates include Pipestone, Whitehall, Lime Spur, Twin Bridges, Alder, Bonita, Deer Lodge, Hamilton, Hunter's Hot Springs, Mammoth and Ravalli hotel packages with varying return rules and lodging options. Agent W. H. Merkriman is the general agent.
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Bonita
Whitehall
Fennee
Alder
Butte
Deer Lodge
Return
Hamilton
Ravalli Hotel
Ravalli
Hunter's Hot Springs
Springs Hotel
Mammoth Hot Springs
W. H. Merkriman
Gen’l. Agt
Royal treat for the kids at Columbia Gardens
Children enjoyed a second day at Columbia Gardens despite winter air. No races or stunts, but many small attractions and a free ball game for youngsters drew crowds. The event focused on simple pleasures and the resort’s usual appeal for families.
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Columbia Gardens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Standard Ts
East Broadway
Butte Telephone
Germany
Wnient
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Orton Bros
A. B. Weith, Jr
A. J. Stone
Sherman's
Joel A. Browne
Melrose
T. R. Hinds
Great Walls
Ross Ranch
Raten
Treans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
R. A. Whipple
Free Silver Lodge
D. of H
Silver Bow Circle
Women of
Woodcraft
Butte Hive
Boucher
the Park Steel Clothier
West Park
Black Raven
Au Monte
Great Northern Grants
Ance
Elkins
New Orleans
St. Louis
Pufahl
Dead Man
Hig Hole
Wilson
California
Christie & Leys
HO. Wilson
Chamberlain
House of the People
Poirs
Lot
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Galena St
William Scallen
Judge
McHatton
J. E. Oppenheimer
W. W. Wishon
Sullivan
Knabe
Sherman's Piano House
Butte, Montana
of Management
Pipestone Springs
C. R. Burket
Mgr
Batte
Capital
F. Aug. Heinz
A. B. Clements
T. R. Hines
the Liver
BOW National Bank
Butte City
Charles R. Leonard
Aug
Heinze
Marchesseau
A. Balmeren
I A. Louis
W. Newton
Johan MarGinnis
Vayette Harrington
First National Bank
Kutte
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbott
RE. B. Weririck
J. & Dutton
State Savings Bank
Corner Main and Park
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
Europe
Omaha
A. H. Barret
D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
Bcure
W. A. Cook
M. D
Cook Medical CO
Curtis
Denver
Colo
A. Augandre
Paris
Newbre Drug Co
Ment
Ih Butte Undertaker
Practical Undertakers and Embaiaere
W. Park
Pheane
Boston Cafe
South Main St
A. Augendrearia
France
D Menbro
Man Secure
Ruggi
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