Butte Current Notes Highlights Local Trades and Events
Local items report Bar Silver 64 percent and Anna Held cigars. rent pianos from Orton Bros and others. telephones listed. Judges and businessmen travel to Helena and Billings for political work. grand openings and sales at Oriental and jewellers. railways and magazines noted. Local residents and visitors mentioned with addresses and services across Butte.
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Anna
Orton Bros
Dr. Heine
Hennessy
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
H. M. Hall
Owsley Blk
Fred Orton
N. Main
J. J. McHatton
Helena
Christie & Leys
Davis & Weimescary Co
Main Street
Cal Scott's Stove Works
E. Park
Barney Radefeld
Utah Avenue
W. Park Street
Hanson
Price & Blum
J. W. Shackleton
Billings
O. Gruwell
John MacGinnis
Northern Pacific
Butte
St. Paul
Minnears
Tula V. Crain
Great Falls
J. F. Saville
South
Oklahoma Avenue
Anaconda
Isabel Gliddon
Harriet K. Burnet
Owsley Block
Dorothy Block
J. M. Froelich
Broadway
Paris
Crystal Springs
Patrick makes answer in Rice will probate case
Albert T. Patrick now in the Tombs on forgery charges filed an answer in the surrogate's court to probate petition for the will of William Mareh Rice executed Sept 27 in 1836. Patrick alleges the will was not Rice's and the signatures of witnesses are forgeries.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Logan
Desmond
Harly
William Mareh Rice
Patrick
Rice
Canadian veterinarians head to St Louis for Transvaal horse draft
A group of Canadian horse experts and veterinarians passed through New York on their way to St Louis and western venues to review horses selected by British military agents for use in the Transvaal.
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Transvaal
New York
St. Louis
Western Points
Seven Die Total in Northwestern Boiler Explosion
Chicago reports another fatality in the Northwestern railway power house boiler explosion. Arthur J. Scully died at the county hospital, bringing the death toll to seven.
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Chicago
Northwestern Railway
Arthur J. Scully
They Helped the Poor Ladies of the Associated Charities
The article outlines monthly aid efforts by the Associated Charities and highlights the contributions and support provided to impoverished communities. It notes volunteers and organizers coordinating relief, fundraising, and distributing necessities to those in need.
Butte Charities Organization Delivers Aid and Plans Christmas Tree
The Associated Charities in Butte reports wide support and substantial help for the poor. They distributed clothing and coal, aided 18 families with employment, and served 271 meals at the Paul Clark home. A Christmas tree is planned for poor children between Christmas and New Year.
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Associated Charities
Butte
J. M. White
Marcus Daly
F. Aug. Heinze
D. J. Hennessy
Raleigh
W. W. Dixon
Needlework Guild of America
Paul Clark
State Orphans
Twin Bridges
Butte Lee Company
Lee
John Noyes
Blackiston
Local man admits shotgun in room during labor dispute quarrel
A city jail inmate confessed to possessing a shotgun in his room and denied threatening to kill Mr. Hall. He said the dispute stemmed from labor troubles. Separately, the eight month old James Farrell’s funeral is set for 2 pm at 117 Pacific Street Centerville. Funeral services for William Newbury and grandson Willie Egan are at 2:30 pm at 411 East Granite Street with St Patrick’s church rites. Lunch by the First Presbyterian ladies is scheduled Friday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Auditorium, with a fancy work booth open in forenoon and afternoon.
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Hall
James
P. H. Farrell
Pacific Street
Centerville
William Newbury
Willie Egan
P. J. Murphy
East
Granite Street
St. Patrick's Church
Damages suit over dog attack and other district court actions
In Silver Bow district court Mrs. Phoebe Hetu sues Christian Nissler over a dog bite the defendant says was playful and not injurious. Judge Harwood approves counsel payment in the Davis estate tax case. Mary A. Paul seeks divorce from Frank M. Paul for non support. Mary E. Reiley sues Elizabeth Biggerstaff for 338.25 on a January loan balance.
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Phoebe Hetu
Christian Nissler
Silver Bow
Lindsay
J. H. Leyson
Davis Estate
Kk. N. Harwood
Mary A. Paul
Frank M. Paul
Helena
Washington
Mary E. Reiley
Elizabeth Biggerstaff
Musical Event at Mountain View Church Next Tuesday Evening
City concert directed by Miss M. Lina Voltz at Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church. Attendees urged to wear formal black clay worsted suits priced at $10. Location listed as Boucher at 45 East Park.
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Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church
M. Lina Voltz
Boucher
East Park
Witness hunt in Leadville murder case locates key witness
Police Officer Tom Walsh traced Mrs. George Hansen nee Ella Shea to her new marriage, locating her as a witness in a Leadville hotel hold up murder. Sheriff Daniels of Leadville had asked for her location, and Walsh, a former Colorado resident, carried out the search.
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Tom Walsh
George Hansen
Leadville
Colo
Daniels
Lovell
Walsh
Colorado
Hansen
Ella Shea
McDonald
Bennett
Preiss
Ordeal Ends in Death from Copper Smelter Accident
David Lelonde died at Murray and Freund’s hospital after suffering burns when molten copper spilled in the M. O. P. smelter. A water-filled floor caused a flood of copper and an explosion that trapped him. An inquest was planned for tonight.
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David Lelonde
Murray & Freund's
Lelonde
Leland
Forcible detention case prompts U.S. protest
The state department received a formal protest from R. H. May an American engineer detained in Guatemala unlawful departure attempts followed an arbitration ruling in his favor May says he was seized at Port Barrios after leaving Guatemala City and detained aboard a ship seeking $5000 damages and release. He names attorney W. Fuqua and cites decree 273 article 74 as his basis for leaving.
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Washington
State Department
R. H. May
Guatemala
May
A. Witherspoon
Mr. Witherspoon
New Orleans
Mississippi
Jenner
Guatemala City
Port Barrios
Stillwater
William F. Fuqua
James Wilkinson
Fuqua
United States
Dr Dodd Eye Specialist at West Park Street
Dr Dodd offers eye examinations with free service and glasses fitted at 48 West Park Street. The Wo mans Exchange at 111 Weet Broadway advertises meals for ladies and gentlemen.
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Dr Dodd
West Park Street
Woman's Exchange
Weet Broadway
Official bonds filed for district clerk and local officials
Judge Clancy approved the official bond of Sam M. Roberts for 25000 with A F Bray and T J Bennets as sureties. Sheriff James B. Furey filed a 30000 bond with Adolph Pincus and A F Bray as sureties. Cornelius Taylor justice of the peace South Butte filed a 5000 bond with R M Farmer and G F Williams as sureties.
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Clancy
Sam M. Roberts
District Court
A. F. Bray
T. J. Bennetts
James B. Furey
Adolph Pincus
Cornelius Taylor
South Butte
R. M. Farmer
G. F. Williams
A Husband s Right in Mail Conflict Tested in Court
Richard Vanderveer of Marshalltown indicted for embezzling a letter sent to his wife in Clinton Iowa. He pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge McPherson. Trial set for December 3. He admits the charges but says he hid the contents to protect the family and will argue the case on those grounds.
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Clinton
United States Court
Richard Vanderveer
Marshalltown
McPherson
Dee
Want Ad Offer For Plano Or Organ Sale
Anaconda Standard suggests placing a Want advertisement for plano or organ sales at 1 cent per word with a minimum 15 cent charge. Endorses small classified notices to reach potential buyers.
Butte Shirt Polishing Offered Free By Troy Laundry
The hottest thing in Butte is the fine gloss of a shirt front polished by the Troy Laundry, Mend ing done free of charge.
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Butte
Troy
Lenient disposition in court and local notices
Mrs Carrie Missner faced police court trouble but was discharged after a ten dollar spree fine and a cordial apology to Judge Sullivan. Jack Lafontise pleads not guilty to living on fallen women earnings. hearing set Friday. Joe Grosso fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace. Butte Lighting and Power plans move office to 101 East Broadway on December 1. Dr N F Clifford dentist listed at 110 North Main Street. Coal miners needed for Utah. details at Rio Grande Western ticket office 47 East Broadway.
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Carrie Missner
Utah
Rio Grande Western Ticket Office
East Broadway
Paralysis After Shooting Reaches Seattle Port
Elmer Lord mail carrier from Stone's Landing was brought to Seattle by steamer Dauntless suffering a spinal injury from a pistol shot. Sam Brown allegedly fired in a drunken frenzy and hides at his home threatening to shoot approaching officers. Stone's Landing lies on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma.
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Seattle
Wash
Elmer Lord
Stone's Landing
Dauntless
Sam Brown
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Campbell named new director of Lick Observatory
San Francisco Dec 6 President F William Campbell acting director of the Lick Observatory will succeed the late Professor J B Keeler as director The appointment was decided by the regents committee overseeing Mount Hamilton institution and will be confirmed at the next regents meeting
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San Francisco
F. William Campbell
Lick Observatory
J. B. Keeler
University of California
Mount Hamilton
Board of Regents
Papago Woman Driven Insane By Indigenous Sect Leader
In Tucson a Papago woman was sent to the territorial insane asylum after weeks of mental decline tied to the religious teachings of Julia Schaffer of Phoenix. Schaffer leads a mixed faith group claiming healing powers and has attracted Indian followers who donate money while authorities seek to locate missionaries among other tribes.
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Tucson
Ariz
Territorial Insane Asylum
Julia Schaffer
Phoenix
Baptist Missionary Conference Discusses Century Duties
The Baptist Home Missionary society annual national conference in Denver continues with talks on society work. The 20th century memorial, adopted in New York on Nov 2 by a Detroit May joint committee, was presented by Rev. Dr. Woody of Oregon and endorsed, outlining Baptists duties for the coming century.
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Baptist Missionary Conference
Denver
Colo
Dee. G
The
Baptist Home Missionary Society
New York
Detroit
Woody
Oregon
Funeral of Adelard Lalonde Set for Saturday Mass
The funeral will be held tomorrow at a specific time from Sherman's undertaking parlors and proceed to St Patrick's Church for Mass.
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Adelard Lalonde
Sherman
St. Patrick’s Church
Hanson Threatens to Kill Boss at South Butte Gas Works
A stoker, John Hansen, reported for duty intoxicated and was fired by Superintendent Hall. He refused to leave and threatened to kill him, prompting Patrolman McGillis to arrest Hansen after the incident at the gas works in South Butte shortly after 2 am.
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South Butte
John Hansen
Hall
McGillis
Hansen
Moody Returns Home to Plan Northfield Work
Moody returns to London and East NorthfieldMass to report securing Rev. G Campbell Morgan to assist in the Northfield work. He notes the agreement was outlined by Dwight L Moody before his death and now comes to fruition.
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Moody
London
East Northfield
Mass
W. R. Moody
G. Campbell Morgan
Northfield
Dwight L. Moody
Idaho man killed in mine dispute over horse
In Grangeville Joseph Smith was killed Tuesday night at the Dewey mine after a quarrel with Andy Gilbert over a horse. Smith cut Gilbert then shot him. Gilbert fled to Harpster and was captured. Smith died Wednesday at 2 a m. A preliminary examination is set for 10 a m before Probate Judge Vincent. Sheriff guards the prisoner amid talk of lynching.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Joseph Smith
Dewey
Andy Gilbert
Gilbert
Smith
Harpster
Vincent
Preaby Beats Esterbrook In Hilliard Billiards Match
In New York on December 6 Edwin O. Preaby defeated Samuel G. Esterbrook 300 to 210 in the amateur billiard championship. Later Charles G. Behmitt defeated Florian Tobias 0 to MT in the same tournament session.
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New York
Edwin O. Preaby
Samuel G. Esterbrook
Charles G. Behmitt
Florian Tobias
Death of a Composer Henry Russell Dies at 87
London reports the death of Henry Russell a prolific composer of more than 200 songs including A Life on the Ocean Wave and Cheer Boys Cheer He died yesterday at age 87 leaving a lasting mark on Victorian music and theater circles.
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London
Henry Russell
Czar Sleeps Well As Doctors Report Good Condition
In Livadia on December 6 the czars physicians issue a bulletin stating the czar slept through the night his general condition and spirits are very good and his temperature and pulse are normal.
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Livadia
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Butte News
Standard
Telephone
Jewelers
Butte, Mont
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
P. O
Geoff Lavell
Washington, D. C
W. & Hunnewell
Montana
Cr. F. Wendell
Madison County
Lutte
Ruth Bowman
John McStay
Overland
Liebig
Copper State
Montana Liquor Company
Ladies of the Associated Charities
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Judge Sullivan
Butte Lighting and Power Company
N. F. Clifford
North Main Street
John Hanson
Pr. E. Hill
Te Smith Grocery Co
Holland
Norway
the Smith Grocery Co
S. Main, Butte, Mont
F. A. Ironside
Curtis
Richards
W. Park St
Booth
Columbia River
Var
A. Booth
Cash Grocery
Park Street
Missouri River
Hawkes
J. AH. Leyson
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