Butte Current Notes and Local Snippets
Butte notes include saloon promotion at Grady's, piano rentals from Orton Bros, Mrs. Willis visiting Dillon, Portland fair mentions, and various resident updates. Several arrivals and departures from Dillon and Deer Lodge, railroad excursion details, dine and hotel ads, and social notices about residents returning home. Includes travel mentions to Spokane, Portland, and Great Falls with assorted local names and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady's
Orton Bros
Willis File
Dillon
Pipestone
Dr. Crain
Pennsylvani Block
K. E. Gray
Portland
H. Cooper
T. ®. Collins, Jr
F. E. Stranahan
Fort Benton
Finlen
Southern Hotel
C. B. Carthy
H.R. Dahler
Yesterda
Tom McTague
Deer Lodge
Northern Pacific Railroad
Butt
Patterson
Butte
West Broadway
Silver Bow club moves toward new building on Granite Alaska corner
The Silver Bow club executive board authorized President Dr Z J Murray to close the purchase of ground at Granite and Alaska streets, with Julian Smith to receive $10,000 under an option expiring Sept 1. After acquisition, design decisions will proceed, aiming for a durable, convenient clubhouse. construction may start after Oct 1, with occupants to vacate current quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Club
Z. J. Murray
Granite and
Alaska
Julian Smith
There is trouble in camp over color tensions in Butte
The city’s colored community expresses deep regrets over a recent Nine Mile House picnic disturbance that led to an arrest and acquittal of HE. Brown. At trial hints accused a leader of the local colored population. James Yancey, bank collector, notes two colored Odd Fellows lodges, with Lodge 2,989 claiming social distance from the other lodge and denying association with the “colored 400” class, while commenting on Mr. Grant’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Dinan
Butte
Maz
Fried
St Biegel
J. Bibbie
St Copa
George Saunders
Hag
Washingston
Oregon
Calcatta
Shoemakers Union
Edward Laira
George F Cochran
Muncie
Tate
Our Neu
Press Caucesses
Spence
Wee Sant Park
Toephene
A. W. Noyes
Esneral
Oats Fridr
Coleague
Neing Butt
Warren Esterday
Torabusite
Z. Bee
Sanday” Neuma
Angus McLeod
Thomas Sein
Weaneaday Otesing
Anne Ak
Wil Tate
Mexico
W.W. Dison
Chitania
Bison
Minges
Ann Richey
Mayme Sullivan
Aga
Mayme
Svene Rank Donnelly
Carl Tucker
Jonmay’ Wate
Mary Paes
West Ston
Witla
Leonard
Ed Healy
Hesly Wil Weit
Brothaik
W. Healy
Nine Mile House
Gillette
HE. Brown
James Yancey
Odd Fellows
O. 0
Grant
Brutal murderers sought after deputy’s killer
Sheriff Quinn and deputies hunt two armed men for brutal killing of Sheriff Bullard and Deputy Dogs near Cheyenne Oklahoma. Reward of 1000 dollars offered. One suspect, Sam Green, formerly Bullard’s deputy, discharged after suspicions led to vengeance. Attack happened in a canyon as riders were shot from horses by hidden assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Bullard
Cheyenne
Okla
Sam Green
Green
Butte City Restraining Order Halts Hotel Sidewalk Plan
The Finlen Hotel company obtained a temporary restraining order against Butte city plans to replace the hotel front sidewalk. Judge Bourquin’s court set return for August 4 after a complaint alleging the wooden sidewalk already there is compliant with law and the city lacks authority to tear it up on August 18, risking business losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Bishop Morrison in town for Methodist conference
Bishop H C Morrison of New Orleans arrives in Butte to preach at St Pauls Methodist Sunday morning and to attend a reception at the parsonage this afternoon. He heads to Boulder for the Southern Methodist conference next week. Also notes the Alberta death of Wille Barker, and a sale at Hennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Morrison
New Orleans
Butte
F. Chambers
St. Paul's Methodist’ Episcopal Church
South Corner
Idaho
Galena Stree
St Siclock
J. R. Murphy
Home Mission Society
The
Methodist Church South
Boulder
Southern Nut Cea
Saloon Altercation Lands Two in Jail in Merritt Area
Sam Johnston, known as Dublin, and Merritt were jailed after a Main Street saloon yesterday afternoon conflict. Merritt posted bail. Johnston released on own recognizance after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Johnston
Uu Sium
Merritt
Dublin
Girl Held, McMullen Detained in Butte Investigation
Police detained Fred McMullen a miner at Mountain Consolidated after a reported kidnapping claim involving a girl. The girl remained in protective custody with relatives. McMullen was released after hours with no warrant found. Reports conflict over motives, ages, and intentions amid a complex family dispute. Local weddings noted for Warren Law and Miss Katie Jones with ceremony at home.
Triple play sinks Owsleys in Commercial League clash
In a tight Commercial League game last night the Boucher and Owsley teams battled. A fourth inning four-run burst by the Packers followed an early stalled offense as Sampson doubled and Andrieux was hit. Dell held the Owsleys to three hits over five innings, striking out eight. The pivotal moment came when Blackburn outran a dropped catch, triggering a rare triple play by Butte’s side that ended the Owsleys’ rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucher
Owsley
Packers
Owsleys
M. Sampson
Andrieux
McKeown
Sampson
Blackburn
Forvelly
The
Bouchers
Holmes
Anedrieux
Causey
McKeon
Fist
Butte
Dell
Houchers
Beore
H.po
Casey
Kelley
Ib Miller
Strotbeck
Atwood
Owsleye
Cummins
Ry Buckley
Knoyle
Nesbitt
Pelican
Se McKeon
Bouchers Aries
Owsleya
Miller Atwood
Kelly
Sampoon
A. Sampson
Owsteye
Taft
Miller
Mer Keon
Fire damages building near The Corner in early morning
A small fire broke out near The Corner weeks ago with light damage to a nearby structure. The department responded promptly and extinguished the flames without reports of injuries or further damage. A Schlitz Atlas brew label was noted in the area.
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Schlitz Atlas Brew
All Slot Machines Turned to the Wall Enforcements
Proprietors faced city rules enforcing a walling of slot machines while rent costs were argued over. Despite turmoil, nickel deliveries would continue as before and affordable trousers from Hen nessy’s sale highlight discounted clothing.
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Hennessy
Man Arrested for Assault in West Park Street Domicile
Mra Robert Guthrie reports arrest of F J Doherty on charges of assaulting her in her room on West Park Street. Officers Clift McGilvray and D Sullivan took him into custody. Woman demanded the key to her room, sought bond as a witness, and testified to securing $101 bail, which was later posted for Doherty. Also note promotion for Schlitz Atlas beer at The Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Guthrie
F. J. Doherty
Doherty
Schlitz Atlas
Butte
Main
Broadway
Two South Butte Marriages
Nichara Reese and Mrs Emma Neese were married Thursday evening at 5 80 by Rev F E Williams at his residence on Colo Fado Street in this city. Mr and Mrs.
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Reeve
Thomas
Heese
Butte
Warren Law
Mise
Katie
Jones
William Jones
Utah’ Avenue
R. E. Williams
Mise Beatrice Jones
William L. Sweet
Mrs. Law
Coset
Nichara Reese
Emma_neese
South Butte
F E. Williams
Colo
Fado Street
Excelsior Circle Picnic Benefit Game Set at Columbia Gardens
The Centennial and Symons baseball clubs of the Commercial league will play a benefit game at the Excelsior circle picnic at Columbia Gardens next Monday. The exhibition does not affect league standings and starts at 2:30 PM. races and games for all ages will precede, with a ball in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial
Symons
Excelsior Circle
Coumbia Gardens
Nile
Fat
Jean
Oregon Short Line Excursion to Portland Ticket Offer
The Oregon Short Line sells excursion tickets to Portland and return for 99 dollars with a final limit of 99 days, including stopovers both directions. A Portland sleeper added for Montana patrons connects at Pocatello ensuring through berths Butte to Portland. Send 4 cents for a copy of the Columbia River folder.
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Oregon
Portland
Maho
Twin Fall Boise
Payette
Columbia River
Hudson
Hot Lake
Gardeninks
Grande Ronde Valley
Hoot River
Strawberry Fields
Bridal Veil Falls
Mts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Standard Ty
East Broadway
Butte Telephone
V. Bliss
Ted
Yes
Murray
Allon
Stouna
Tonkin
Wiss Ksrvinen
Clever Clothes Shop
Tonkins
Wilton Lackaye
R A. Brady
Frank Norris
Channing Pollock
Alan Dale
Veiling
Far Corner
el Company
Bishop Morrison
Willie Barker
Alberta
Wille Barker
W. E. Barker
Silver Street
Henness
Hennessy's
Nottee
Damon Lodge
Pythian Castle Hall
Louie I. Harri
William E
C. Co
Kidvaring
Fred McMullen
Mountain Consolidated
Metnerney
Mestallen
Mae
Se Malon Wat
Perieaien
Chief of Police
Ocandse Nett
Indeh
Hala
Fred Mebfullen
Mcfullen
McMullen
Weet Quarts Street
Iso
Ghier ‘Mulholland
Eether
Nebraska
Jai
Irl
Ocanda
Fir
Mestuken
Boucher Seve Os
Pet Owsley
Ian
Mbia
Patto
North Main Street
Red Boot Shoe Co
Ieat
OIC
Russia
Douglas Union
Ance
Brownfield- Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
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