Butte Notes On Local People And Postings
Butte city notes record residents visiting, traveling, and in town including J H Scott Lewiston and B F Forbes from Hamilton. Dr J B Sullivan and Alderman J B Gallagher travel to Helena. Miss K J Weber from Basin visits, and births announced. Northern Pacific adds electric sleeper to North Coast limited with new transfer tickets pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
Dr. Schapps
Owsley Block
Sherman's
W. White
Livingston
Butte
J. H. Scott
Lewiston
K. J. Weber
Basin
B. F. Forbes
Hamilton
David Cannon
Boulders
J. B. Gallagher
Helena
J. B. Sullivan
George W. Hubbard
Yellowstone County
John Foley
O'Neil Street
Edward German
Spokane
Heine
Pennsylvania
Charles C. Hill
Sherif
Madison County
Charles Copenharve
West Galena Street
Arthur H. Wethey
Teignmouth
England
Ringmore
Shaldon
Northern Pacificc
North Coast Limited
Congregation B'nai Israel
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Galena
Idaho
Weiss
Wharton
Woman Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Oakland
Annie Ross was convicted of first degree murder for killing Mrs. Leroy. The verdict carries a life imprisonment sentence. Her husband Victor Walkerer is already serving a life term for the same crime in San Quentin.
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Oakland
Cal
Annie Ross
Victor Walkerer
Leroy
Walkerer
San Quentin
Girl Said to Be Incorrigible in Helena Case
An information filed in the district court charges Radina Johnson, 15, with incorrigibility. She was prominent in the criminal assault case against Hughes, which was dismissed. The girl pleads not guilty and will be tried soon. if convicted she may be sent to the reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Radina Johnson
Former Congressman William Springer Ill in Washington
Washington December 3 Former Congressman William Springer of Illinois is seriously ill in this city with pneumonia.
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Washington
William Springer
Illinois
Protests over Pittsburg & Montana street vacating bid
Pittsburg and Montana Mining Company asks county commissioners to vacate east Hickory street and an adjacent alley to build a tramway for coal cars. Opponents led by Meyer Genseberger, owner of 200 lots, allege previous vacations granted have given the company 20 to 30 acres of surface ground and seek to halt further takings. The board weighs legal rights to vacate streets versus residents property access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Montana Company
East Butte and
McQueen
Hickory Street
Meyer Genseberger
Genseberger
Gensehberger
Pittsburg Company
Donald Gillis
Mining Company
Gall
Notice of Sale for Smith and Mattingly Assets
Notice states sale of all firm assets on December 10, 1903 at 2 pm at No. 117 North Main Street Butte Montana. Items include merchandise hats underwear coats furnishings and store fixtures plus books receivable and leasehold rights through March 31 1994. Cash bids require 10 percent cash deposit and bids must be certified checks. I Mattingly surviving partner confirms sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Mattingly
No. 117
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
St Butte, Mont
Commissioners Postpone Mineral Petition Hearing
The discussion over mineral owner rights heated as Genseberger and Judge McHaton clashed. After about an hour the commissioners postponed the matter until Saturday and will review related law in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genseberger
Bridger Coal Today Supply Limited
Coal available in Bridger with limited supply. customers urged to order early. Montana Transfer directs inquiries to 15 West Broadway and phone contact.
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Bridger Coal Today
Montana Transfer
West Broadway
Police Court Jottings at Judge Boyle's Session
Judge Boyle disposed a light docket. Agnes Sharp and Tom Jones of Holmes were each fined 10 dollars for disturbing the peace on complaint by a Chinaman. Lizzie Hall was discharged for lack of prosecution. Two unnamed men jailed for vagrancy were released on promise to seek jobs in Virginia City. Fred Beanlean, bouncer at the California brewery, faces assault charges with a 20 dollar bond. Fresh crabs, clams and clam chowder advertised at Atlas, 81 East Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Fred Beanlean
California
Broadway
Main Street
M. Ryan
Beanlean
John Doe
Fire damages Chief Mulholland’s house in early morning blaze
Police Chief Mulholland’s residence at 350 East Granite street suffered fire damage confined to a living room after an overheated stove. Mrs. Sappington discovered flames about 9 am triggering a quick alarm and rapid chemical engine response. Minor burns to Mrs. Sappington reported. most losses covered by insurance with a sewing machine ruined.
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Mulholland
Yarsze
East
Granite Street
Farries
George W. McDonald
W. ¢. Sappington
Butte City Council Keeps Night Meetings Ongoing
The Butte city council holds nightly sessions with little business. Alderman Gallagher was absent, as Mayor Mullins pushes for a larger attendance. A request by Florence Crittenton circle for a jail matron floor appointment was referred to police. Montana Ironworks won a library book stacks contract for 200, and sewer work was directed toward Copper Street. The patrol wagon debate focused on safety for youths, with a decision to continue meetings tonight.
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City Council of
Butte
Gallagher
Helena
Mullins
C. H. Bucher
Florence Crittenton Circle
Council
Police Committee
Doull
Montana Ironworks
Caledonia
Copper Street
McQueen
Ambrose
Lavelle
Growth of Cotton Manufacturing in the South
The Houston Post argues for expanding southern cotton mills into finer fabrics. It notes two thirds of cotton is exported and finished goods from abroad command higher prices. The piece urges the South to begin producing higher grade textiles rather than sticking to coarse fabrics, asserting eventual dominance in raw cotton markets.
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The
Houston Post
South
France
Heir Leaves Victor Waiter Surprise Fortune for Marriage
George Grace a well known waiter of Butte inherits 25000 dollars in cash and property from an uncle in Victor, Colorado. He plans to wed Miss Julia Jenkins of Salt Lake City after receiving the telegram of acceptance and will marry this evening in Salt Lake before traveling with his bride to the late uncle’s home and then to Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Colo
George Grace
Butte
Benedicts
Oregon
Colorado
Julia Jenkins
North Temple Street
Salt Lake
Grace
Mormon City
Switzerland
No Prosecution In Sight In License Fee Case Against Attorneys
Prominent attorneys E. Booth and J. Grice were arraigned in Silver Bow county for delinquent business licenses but the prosecutions were dismissed on county attorney motion. Other named defendants included M. J. Cavanaugh and H. Kohl. Cavanaugh was discharged after showing a valid license.
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Silver Bow
E. 8. Booth
J. R. Grice
Phillip Harrington
South Butte
Justice Harrington
Booth and
Grice
M. J. Cavanaugh
H. Gattan
Goldberg
H. Kohl
East Park Street
Cavanaugh
Dr. Gattan
Seattle
Harrington
Sourship and Marriage in South Butte Courtroom
Justice Philip Harrington officiated at a Wednesday wedding in his South Butte courtroom. Willian Gleason, a machinist at the Anaconda mine, wed Agnes Rae, recently from Wyoming. A wedding supper followed in the groom’s Steele block rooms, and the couple will reside there. Witnesses John Young and Frank Marly attended.
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Philip Harrington
South Butte
Willian Gleason
Anaconda
Agnes Rae
Wyoming
Steele Block
Butte
Gleason
John Young
Frank Marly
President Roosevelt to Speak at Gettysburg Memorial Day
A Pennsylvania G A R committee invites the president to deliver the principal address on Gettysburg Battlefield next Memorial Day May 30 1904. Roosevelt agreed to accept. Eugene F Ware commissioner of persons will also speak on the same occasion.
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Washington, D. C
Post 9
Department of Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Eugene F. Ware
Persons
Caroline Dittman Granted Divorce in Helena
Caroline Dittman was granted a divorce from Georges Dittman by Judge Clements in Helena. She receives custody of three children George, Hubert and Louise Dittman and alimony of 15 dollars monthly. The defendant must deliver a deed to property and furnishings on Hillisale Avenue within three days and pay suit costs of 8 70 and attorney fees of 25 dollars within ten days.
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Standard
Helena
Caroline Dittman
Georges Dittman
Clements
George
Hubert
Louise Dittman
Waldens Case Against Northern Pacific Advances in Court
In Helena on December 3 the Waldens vs Northern Pacific damages suit moved forward as the plaintiff rested. The defense opened in the morning session with its opening statement and first witness, and additional witnesses were examined through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
E. A. Waldens
Northern Pacific Railway
United States
Trolley Collision Kills Dr Clarence Lehman in Hamilton
In a head on trolley collision near Hamilton Ohio on December 3 Dr Clarence W Lehman a passenger was crushed to death and Motorman Young was fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ohio
Clarence W. Lehman
Young
Foreign Ownership of U S Bonds Declines as Markets Rebound
The New York Evening Post notes fewer U S bonds held abroad as national banks boost circulation value. Foreign holdings total 15,005,750 dollars with about 4 million owned by individuals and the rest by foreign insurers.
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New York Evening Post
United States
Insurance
Phoenix Insurance Company
London
England
Ohio
Insurance Commissioner
State of
Cuba
Treasury Department
Cleveland
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Butte News
East Broadway
Springer
Beast Butte
Pittsburg
Montana
Erty Owners
Houbigant
Roger & Gallet
Society Hygienique
Guerlain
Ed Pinand
Palmers
Imperial Crown
Anglo Russian
Newbro Drug Co
Tog N
Henry Jonas II
Granite
Jonas
I. Mattingly
Coal and Wood
Police Court
Boyle
Turbersa
Atlas
Tom Montholland
William Gleason
Joyce
Great Northern
Orton Bris
Knakes
Kimballs
Webers
Hallet & Davis
Knabe
Kimball
Weber
Emerson
Hallet & da Vis
North Main St
Butte, Font
Blue Steel Ranges
Eureka Range
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park
West Galena St
Pipestone Hot Springs
Baths Co
R. Burket
A. Augendre
Paris
Newpro Drug Co
Mont
Gettysburg Field
Waldens
Mat Doison
W. A. Cook
M. D
Cook Medical Co
Curtis ST
Denver
W. Galena
D. M Newbro Drug Co
Julia P. Bailey
Pacific Avenue
Wash
Butte, Monat
F. Aug. Heinze
A. B. Clements
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
John D. Ryan
John R. Toole
Swinborne
R. A. Kunkel
Charles R. Leonard
BR. Hinde
V. Prest
Fayette Marrinlten
Silver Bow National Bank
Butte City
F. Ane Heinze
S. Marchesseau
A. Balfoorth
R. A. Louis
C. W. Newton
T. Hinds
John MacGinniss
Fayette Harrington
First National Bank of Butte
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbot
E. B. Weirick
J. S. Dutton
State Savings Bank
Corner Main and Park
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. Hodgens
Europe
Omaha
G. W. Japiesen
A. H. Barret
E. D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
T. M Hodgens
J. O Hodgens
Winson
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