Butte Current Notes Special Sales and Travels
A jumble of notes lists Grady's special sale, rent planes from Orton Bron, and various people traveling or visiting places such as Asheville Portland San Francisco Pipestone and Montanan locales. The item mentions theater attractions, including The Pit at the Broadway theater with actor Mr. Lackaye, and plans for Mrs Murphy and others moving or visiting.
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Grady's
Orton Bron
Pylia Davie
Asheville N
Armitage Trial Hears Divorce Plea Over Desertion
Jennie Armitage presses for divorce from Harry Armitage in district court arguing desertion harmed the marriage. She details a previously happy life and says he left March last year with no prior intention to abandon, while she maintained the home and looked for reconciliation.
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Jennie Armitage
Harry Armitage
Bourauin
Armitage
Ina
Mia
Amarital
Old Woman’s Visit Shocks County Officials
Mrs Shea, once labeled insane and confined to a poorhouse, surprised county commissioners by visiting them and pleading to be sent back to the poorhouse or placed in a box. She said she’s been in bed since escaping, and officials may try her on the original insanity charge. Minimum prices noted for Montana Music Co. at 118 Main Street and Schlitz Atlas brew promoted at The Corner on Main.
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The
Montana Music Co
Main Street
Union clash shuts Butte grocers and butchers on strike
In Butte grocers and butchers faced a clash over a planned late opening. Clerks in grocery stores, tied to the Clerks union, voted to refrain from work last night, prompting stores to remain closed today. Butchers kept to their program and stayed closed all day. The dispute hints at a possible separate clerks union forming within grocery shops as relations between the two trades stay strained.
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Butte
Dusiean
Frocert
Grocery Re
Clerks
Londay
Tellar
Tin O'Elde
Contempt charge in Meralek injunctive case before court
Montana district court hears George Meralek accused of contempt for defying an injunction to clear a railroad right of way obstruction. The railroad sought removal and extension until June 1, while Meralek claims delay. Judge Bourquin cautions compliance as courtroom proceedings continue. Additional notes mention related foreclosures, estate matters, and other court actions including a habeas corpus release and liquidation of estate assets in Silver Bow County.
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George Meralek
Bourquin
Sferaiek
Montana Central
Merrick
J. la Mish
Barbara Louis
Whchh
Dr. Tuavis
George Te Louis
Grocer Scam Promises Early Money Return
A dubious message claims a grocer will secure money early if you can provide funds. The notice lacks verifiable details and appears aimed at taking advantage of shoppers seeking refunds. Authorities are not cited.
Brown's Gulch Water Right Case Heard in County Court
Judge Bourquin heard the water right dispute between ranchers B A Beck and Peter Allen in Brown's Gulch. Beck seeks water flow from the Gasert ditch (1866) and McQuestion ditch (1867). Antonelli cites a statute of limitations. Old witnesses testified about ditches and continuous use. Decision promised for Saturday after adjournment until Friday.
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Bourauin
B.A. Beck
Peter Allen
Brown's Gulch
Antonoli
Ing
Beck
C. J. Saville
Old Brown
Antonell
James H. Thaldwin
Jacob Redding
Boursquin
Satuday
Willard Charged With Not Supporting Child
Sol Willa Jr is defendant in a case brought by his wife Justice Rhoades. He is charged with failing to support his infant months old child. Mrs Willard told Assistant County Attorney Denny that he had done virtually nothing for the family since marriage. For three months he contributed only $1 and wanted to regain support.
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Sol Willa Jr
Justice Rhoades
Willard
Denny
Larson Johnson wedding in Butte at 543 West Copper Street
Louis Larson and Miss Sigrid Johnson of Butte were united in marriage on Saturday evening August 43 at 543 West Copper Street, Rev. John William Nyvall officiating. The couple will reside at Columbia Gardens where they own a new cottage. Larson is a gardener at Columbia Gardens.
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Louis Larson
Sigrid Johnson
Butte
West Copper Street
John William Nyvall
Columbia Gardens
Larson
Picnic Day Draws Butte and Nearby Towns
Residents from Butte and surrounding towns plan a full day of picnicking to Deer Lodge. A special train will carry merchants and grocers to Columbia Gardens for multiple parties and a dinnerlike program. Od Fellow lodges from Walkerville and the city will join the outing, with Wharton promising a merry day despite cooler weather.
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Butte
AML
Hutte
Columbia Gardens
Walkerville Land
Cit
Wharton
Man Disturbance Arrest Leads to $10 Bond Offer
John Doe Murphy caused a scene at the city jail shouting for a messenger and was placed under arrest on disturbance charges. He posted a $10 bond and was released after threatening to return and “clean out” the place. Judge Warren may hear his explanation tomorrow. Alexander McLain also visited.
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John Doe
Murphy
Warren
Alexander McLain
Excursion Tickets Offered by The Short Line to Portland
A fragmented city page mentions the Short Line selling excursion tickets to Portland and return for 50 dollars with a 90 day limit and stopover privileges. It promotes trips through Idaho agricultural districts Twin Falls Boise Payette and includes travel between The Dalles and Portland by rail or river steamer with scenic views of the Columbia river and Hood River strawberry fields. Tickets available at 105 North Main Street Butte Montana. H C Wilson D F and P A A.
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Portland
Idaho
Twin Falls
Boise
Payette
Dalles
Columbia
Hadson
Hot Lake Garden
Grande Ronde
Lynch Rochester Commission Co Brew at The Corner
A brief item notes Lynch Rochester Commission Co serving one Schlitz Atlas brew at The Corner. Details imply a casual local beer availability update with emphasis on the venue name and product.
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Lynch - Rochester Commission Co
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Butte News
Standard
East Broadway
Pipestone
Montana
Tas Palmas Cigars
William Smith
Dillon
Finien
Adolph Pincus
Helen C. White
San Francisco
John Murphy
Montevista
Cole
Campbell
Southern Hotel Cafe
Jennie Other Les Ane Count
MRS
Schlitz Atlas
UNION
Tant mi
Meralek
Jay Cross Bush
Peri Ton
Aled
M. Colbert
Mme
Jay Bush
Calbert
Kenora
James Colbert
Hye Liver
Monmouth Town
Istreet Court
Sanera & Sanders
Bu Willand
Valle
Denver
Telah
Colberts
Eveline
Unthec Bank
Joseph ¢ Aefendant
Hn & Pereloon
Wats
Pany
Mackinaw
Porto Rico
Home, Sweet Home
Schatzlein
Schatzlein Paint CO
West Broadway
Ecuras
Brown’s Gulch
Larson—Johnson
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
W. Park
Hale
Rance
Price
Salle Priv
Portieres
Wwe
Bohemia
Bavaria
Chas. W. French
Anaconda
Mont
Aller
Mtainaty House
Oh Doe
Willie
A.c.m.co
Quartz Streets
Schiling & Compass
la Franca
Warner
Huie Pock
South Main Street
Long Ata Ed Ong Ek
Draggie
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