Nickel estate chiefly mining interests valued at thirty thousand
The will of Henry Nickel is offered for probate. Elizabeth C. Nickel petitions to be executrix, noting the estate includes nine thousand seven hundred dollars in personal property, a five thousand dollar homestead, and various mining claims including a quarter interest in the Homestake mine valued at eighteen thousand dollars. Total value not to exceed thirty thousand dollars. Heirs are the petitioner and four children, who are omitted from the will. Additional legal actions and notices appear, including a partition suit, an ejectment, and a hospital tax appeal. Also a Juanita plan o offered for sale at Orton Bros for 231-3 cents a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nickel
Elizabeth C. Nicke
Homestake
First National Bank
Lady Washington
Gertrude
Jetteau
Oxford
Park Canyon
Four Johns
Dunkleman
Toledo
Silver Bow
Kincaid
Cleveland
Jefferson County
Assault on One Lay Kung After Eye Injury
One Lay Kung a Celestial vegetable peddler appeared before Judge Sullivan after noon with an eye three times its normal size from an assault by an unknown man on Faet Park street. Kung fell into a cellarway after being struck and insulted. a warrant was issued and an officer sought the assailant, who had not been captured by a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kung
Sullivan
Faet Park Street
King
Old Timer John Farrell Dies at Butte Poor Farm
John Farrell longtime Butte resident died at the poor farm after a long throat cancer battle. Survived by two brothers in Butte, one a mine foreman. Body at Sherman’s Undertaking Parlors. The notice closes with an advertisement for Orton Bros piano and organ sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Farrell
Butte
Sherman
Anaconda Man Attends Columbia Gardens Play
Johnson of Anaconda attended the Columbia Gardens performance of As You Like It last night. A brisk chill lingered but a good sized audience filled the garden venue. matinee this afternoon is expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Anaconda
Columbia Gardens
Clay Clement and
L. R. Stockwell
Montana
New Case of Smallpox Reported to Health Authorities
A young 18 year old, Miss Ballentine, residing with her parents at 1126 South Wyoming Street, was reported yesterday to health authorities with a new smallpox case and placed under house quarantine today.
Woman with smallpox quarantined at home
The patient will be kept at home under quarantine rather than sent to a pest house. Reports indicate she was doing well last night.
Maya Rebels Forced to Retreat from Yucatan Positions
Heavy fighting reported as Maya Indians clash with Mexican troops near Santa Cruz in Yucatan. About 2,000 government troops under General Brave struck the rebels on their right flank, forcing them from several strongholds while the Maya reportedly included English-speaking leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaxa
Mex
Yucatan
Santa Cruz
Brave
Toadstool tragedy claims Norris family near Harvey
Three people die and four others are seriously ill after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms at J A Norris home near Harvey. Thomas Norris, 14, heroically drove to Homewood to fetch a doctor but died. Edith and Maud Norris also perished in the incident. The physician saved four of the seven who ate the deadly fungi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. A. Norris
Harvey, W
Edith Norris
Maud Norris
Thomas Norris
Homewood
Norris House
Eloping Couple Drowns In Currant River
Martha Hendricks aged 17 and Paul Warner were drowned while fleeing from the girl's father in Poplar Bluff Missouri. Their skiff struck a snag and overturned throwing both into Currant River. Authorities report they did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Bluff
Martha Hendricks
Paul Warner
Chinese 37 Course Dinner in San Francisco Described
A participant recalls a lavish 37 course Chinese dinner in San Francisco with pyramids of ham and carrots to sea slug soles as the centerpiece. The multi course spread features mutton, boiled pig hide, shark fins, lotus roots, olives, sea slug soles, stewed ducks and other delicacies culminating in sweet pilau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ugar
China
Surgeon General Carries Bag of Gold From Bull Run to Washington
During Bull Run, Irish sergeant major entrusts Surgeon General Sternberg with a heavy bag of gold for the “ould folks at home.” Sternberg keeps the bag through two brutal days, hiding it with necktie and handkerchief after losing instruments and being captured. After exchange, he returns to Washington to find the sergeant major has gambled away the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternberg
Battle of
Bull Run
Tie
Washington
King Oscar’s Daring Bathing Race With A Mermaid Tale
An account from Biarritz tells how King Oscar of Sweden bathed daily in a close fitting suit. He was escorted by aides and a chamber girl tripped near him. The king offered to escort her to the water and swam while chatting. She challenged him to a race and won, prompting his playful remark about a mermaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Sweden
England
Biarritz
Pratt
Kan
Gibbons
Montana and Idaho Copper Company Organized in Butte
Articles of incorporation filed for Montana and Idaho Copper company with capital stock of 24000 pounds and incorporators from Butte and Glendale. Deed recorded from Charles Rueger to Compaigne de Mines et Minerals Society Anonyme of Bruxelles involving nine patented mining claims valued at 17.20. Annual statements filed for Butte Lighting & Power Siegel Clothing and transfers of property recorded in recent filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana & Idaho Copper Company
Charles E. Rueger
Compagnie de Mines Et Minerals Society Anonyme of
Bruxelles
Belgium
Daisy
Mogul
Crescent
West Chance
Last Chance
Elgin
Little Eagle
Cage
Princeton
Sarah
George B. Conway
Glendale
Pat Mullins
B. BE. Calkins
BE. WH. Renish
William K. Foote
Butte
Butte Lighting & Power Company
Siegel Clothing Company
Puncture proof tire filling and other interest items
A German scientist patents a jelly like puncture proof tire filling using glue glycerine and antiseptic. Pratt Kansas saw a liquor conviction and a sheriff’s appeal over board charges. Baltimore works on a silver service for Rear Admiral Schley. Harrodsburg posts removed stir county ire and potential seat move.
Putnam Uses Library Tour To Refuse Patronage
Former Boston Public Library custodian Mr Putnam diplomatically detoured a ward politician seeking a henchman. He toured the stacks explaining work and requirements, offered an application blank, and suggested a test, but the politician declined to pursue the appointment. The ward leader remained a loyal admirer after leaving Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Putnam
Boston
Public
Lbrarian
Putnam
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Butte Newss
Wals
Hennessy Mercantile Company
D. J. Giard
E. 8. Harbour
Centerville
Montana Union Railway Company
Peter Wastl
Margery Williams
St. James Hospital Association
Board of Equalization
Thomas Johns
Sarah Davies
South
Idaho Street
Davies
Johns
Orton Bros
Butte Briefs
N. Slain
Butte, Mont
Bull Ran
Alfterward
Scar and the Mermaid
Dealn Mining Ground
John Berne
Billings
EB T. Sherman
Desire Core
Nellie
Akers
Upton Addition
South Star
Baltimore
Winfield Scott Schley
Cristobal Colon
Harrodsburg
War Department
Japan
Manila
Quartermaster's Department
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
McPherson
Waterloo
Portland
Ore
Yokohama
Pacific
M. J. Macelli
Mer Marylander
Galveston
Tex
Rosenberg
Binghamton
N. Y
Quebec
Town Medical Journal
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Osborne
Medical Fraternity of
Iowa
Boston Common
Ellen
John W. Stewart
Brookston
Ind
Charles B. Galloway
Methodists
J. Curtis Bush
Mobile
Ala
Whch
Dubuque
Sioux City
America
New York
National Publishers’ Association
Dovers Street
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Messenager
Minnescapolis
Sisson
Rochester
Maine
St. Louis
L. L
Mie
Ineh Duck Searf
Priead
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Park St. Butte
Queen Brand
de van Camp
Poe
Tauaho
Anaconda Copper Mining CO
Lumber Department
Mils
Hamilton, Mont
Arizona
Omice and
Wards
Birch
Front
F. A. Ironside
Curtis
West Park Street
Butte, Montans
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Coysale
Newbro Drug Co
Mont
Shakespeare
L. R. Stockwell Company
Mrs. Clement
Rosalind
Mise Heffron
Celia
Mr. Clement
Jacques
Mr. Canfield
Orlando
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