Clark Mining Fight Over Assessments At County Board
The county board of equalization heard A H Wethey for Clark mining firms challenge higher assessments on Original Consolidated and Colusa Parrot mines. Wethey argued values should reflect sale prices and noted lack of notice before increases. Commissioners pressed witnesses on methodology, while Wethey and Haggerty clashed over record handling and questioning limits. The session highlighted tensions between assessed values, company returns, and tax fairness.
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County Board of Equalization
A. H
Wethey
Clark Mining Companies
Original Consolidated Mining Company
Colusa-Parrot Company
Stewart
Sullivan
Butte Reduction Works
Thessessor
Colusa. Parrot
Colusa-Parrot
Montana
Montana Freighter Recounts 1860s Trail to Helena and Utah
John Renick, long-time Montana freighter now visiting Butte from Independence Missouri, recalls 1865 Salt Lake crossing with ox teams, delivering Brigham Young’s seven parlor organs, and Meagher era events. He plans to visit Mendocino County and Nevada relatives, then Salt Lake, Helena, and California, reflecting on Montana history. A Short Line excursion to Salt Lake is advertised for August 12 with trains from Butte.
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John T. Renick
L. W. Renick
Butte
Independence
Portland
California
Mendocino County
Cal
Nevada
Salt Lake
Renick
Helena
Virginia City
Montana
Leavenworth
Kan
Santa Fe
Albuquerqut
N. M
Old Fort Union
Arizona
New Mexico
Russel Majors & Waddell
the Standard
Mormon Tabernacle
Brigham Young
Yancey offers to prosecute graft cases for Silver Bow County
Former county attorney Dan Yancey, long viewed as aggressive in grand jury work, has written to Silver Bow County commissioners offering to serve as special prosecutor for graft cases. He demands $250 monthly for at least three months and stipulates defendants’ lawyers must not invoke statute of limitations. Local officials may dismiss indictments if courts follow district precedent.
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Dan Yancey
Silver Bow County
Yancey
Yellowstone Park
Board of County Commissioners
Mont
Yellowstone National Park
Butte
Dan’ Yancey
Gardiner
Coronation of the Rose at Twin Bridges children’s home
The beautiful cantation of the Rose will be presented at the Auditorium on Friday evening by the children of the orphans' home at Twin Bridge. The production was presented recently at Twin Bridges Sheridan and Virginia City and is reported as a most enjoyable show. The children have been drilled carefully and give a delightful rendition. Montana Music Company offers a complete line of pianolas.
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Orphans’ Home
Twin Bridge
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Virginia City
Dredges of Madison Branching on Rich Prospect Route
James Armstrong a former Butte resident returns after two years in Sheridan Madison County where he praises local prosperity. dredges of Conrey Placer Co near Alder at work day and night, with 40 option agreements on Redfern properties in Bivens Gulch as prospecting expands. Nuggets from Ruby Valley gravels cited, including a famous hand-shaped nugget found near Bivens Gulch and a $1000 piece tied to Hurley digging era.
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James Armstrong
Butte
Sheridan
Madison County
Armstrong
Old County
Conrey Placer Company
Alfer
Redfern
Bivens Gulch
Eicin
Eestating
J. B. Porter
Porter
Helena
Hurley
Klondike
Eagles convention excursion by rail sells tickets August
Fraternal order announces official route via Denver and Rio Grande for the Eagles convention. Oregon Short Line excursion from Butte Helena and Anaconda to Denver and return for 32 dollars, with two trains daily and daylight through sightseeing. Reservations advised at Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main Butte. E R Hunt is the general agent contact for details.
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Salt Lake
Butte
Great Stake
North Main Street
Montys
Wilson, D. F. & P. A. Stone Schutte Atlas Brew
Denver & Rio Grande
Montana
Eagles
Grand
Eagle River
Tennessee
Royal Gorge
Canyon of the Arkansas
Canon City
Pueblo
Colorado ‘Springs
Denver
E. R. Hunt
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
Oregon Shortine
Helena
Anaconda
Pocatello
Ogden
Union Pacific
Rio Grande
Oregon Short Line
Oflal
Short Line City Ticket Office
Mont
Schlitz Atlas
Main
Broadway
Bids Wanted for Erection of a Building in Butte Montana
Advertised bid call for erection work and specifications by Father Pimnat in Anaconda and Silver Bow district. Bids due by a specified afternoon in August. The note includes promotional claims for Schlitz Atlas beer and Dr McHenry flavorings, with references to local locations and vendors.
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Pimnat
Anaconda
Link
Architect
Silver Bo Block
Butte
Mont
Pimat
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Lutey's
Utah
Hamburg
West Park Street
F. Boucher
Clark
Hageerty
Mr. Wethey
Mr. Haggerty
Haggerty
I. Haggerty
Montana Ore
Char
Rarus
Montana Sre
Weiney
Heinze Company
TheClark. Com
Dany
Joseph Russell
Witneess
Russell
Jasper
Brea
A. Russell
Hamsett
Mr. Russell
Commissioner Peoples
Mr. Peoples
Peoples
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Sire Haggerty
Hessel Wa
Schlitz Atlas Brew
Ingram Carpets
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Corner Park and
Main, Butte
Youlden
Malta
John, Rerick
Deer Lodge
Missouri
Owsley Block
General Meagher
Thomas Francis Meagher
Meagher
Missouri River
Fort Benton
Sun River
Little Dog
Crows
Daniels
King & Gillette
Morris
Rountree
McCormick, Olds & Co
Billy Morris
Gallatin Valley
Street
Selt Lake
Retars
Schilling
Vollyea Dettiok
Dmry
Coronation OF the Rose
Montana Music Company
Atic
Butte’s
Crystal Springs
Charles Langlois
Madison
Bivens Gulch Farm
Wsell
BOOTH
West Park
Special Today Meat Department
Idaho
Ado Butte
Angel Food
Abe Liquor Department
BANKS
Lcol
Eastern
F St
N. W
Washington D.C
Harbour Block
Sliver Bow National Bar
R. Leonard
Re ‘T. R. Hinds
Fayette Harrington
Glenn B. Harrington
Assi Cas
GR Laongts of
B. Minds
Soin Mtennies
Fayée
First National Bank of
Butte Capital
Neep
al ‘Ana
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
OS General Banking
SC Stineqrne
Culae
ROA
Konkel
W. Parr
Butta
Huie Pock
I South Mal Butte
Tongestay Bess
Tee
Ted Lamb
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