Butte Current Notes and Local Advertisements
A compilation of local notices includes smoke Anna Held cigars and rent pianos from Orton Bros. listings for Dr Heine and Dr Hanson, nuevos on Main and Owsley blocks. Souvenir day at Parrot drug store, Dec 10. cigars, humidors, skates, sleds, stove castings, and piano tuning services advertised. Includes moves, visits, and opening notices for The Oriental and Great Northern sleeping car service.
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Anna
Orton Bros
Heine
Hennessy
Clifford
N. Main
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
H. M. Hall
Owsley Blk
Fred Orton
Parrot Drug Store
Christie & Leys
M.S. Gunn
Helena
Bertie Rumley
Cora Sander
Héléna
W. H. DeWitt
Davis & Weimescary Co
Main Street
Call Scott's Stove Works
E. Park
Barney Radefeld
Utah Avenue
Vegetarianism Proposed as Training Diet for Penn Football
A Philadelphia Record excerpt reports Dr Dodd discussing an East vegetarian society leader who proposes University of Pennsylvania football players try a vegetarian week at season start. He argues vegetables grant stamina, claim uric acid from meat causes tiredness, and predicts a broader vegetarian movement if Penn adopts the diet.
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Philadelphia Record
Chief Vegetarian Society of the East
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Tale of Two Friends Lying for Ambition at McDermott Hotel
Traveling men recall a contest of tall tales at the McDermott hotel where two schoolmates bent on success prove their ambitions through unlikely sacrifices. A solemn yarn about a one legged lawyer and a crime leads to cheers, then a critique of a New Jersey stage life and Marble Hart’s clever masking of a deacon persona in a long play performance.
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McDermott Hotel
Butte
New Jersey
Tom Martin
Marble Hart
See Her Says Madam Rennb on Love and Life Lines
A promotional notice urges readers to consult Madam Rennb at 102 South Montana Street for guidance on love marriage divorce mining matters business and journeys. The advertisement frames her as the best advisor to satisfy curiosity and solve personal or professional concerns.
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Rennb
Montana Street
Stranger Attacks Riley in His Park Street Room
W. Riley was attacked by an unknown man Saturday night in his room at 58 East Park street. The assailant struck him over the head, leaving a badly injured skull. Riley received aid from Dr. H. M. Hall and is expected to recover if no fracture occurred.
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W. Riley
East Park Street
Mr. Riley
H. M. Hall
In Jail Again May Smith Accused of Robbery
May Smith of East Galena street has been in the city jail three weeks and was arrested early yesterday for robbing a visitor of $20. She explained that she took the money thinking it was a dollar after the man gave her a $20 gold piece. The defense may lead to discharge today.
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May Smith
Galena Street
A Day and a Night Delights Sutton’s Crowd
A Day and a Night drew a crowded house at Button's theater last evening. The company portrayed the lively spirit of the play with satisfying performances and earned generous applause for its engaging plot centered on a young man drawn into a dramatic situation.
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Button’s
Sutton’s
Evening Hours Through Christmas at Montana Music Co
Montana Music Co announces evening hours through Christmas for shoppers. L J Cus the jeweler offers complete stock of Stewart banjos priced from ten to fifty dollars.
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Montana Music Co
Plumbers union probes death of GC A Bertram in Butte
The Plumbers union in Butte formed a committee to investigate the death of GC A Bertram found unconscious on East Park street. He later died after visiting William Maus’s plumbing shop on West Galena street, with claims of being kicked and foul play being explored by coroner Brown.
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Plumbers’ Union of
Butte
GC. A. Bertram
West Galena Street
Bertram
East Park Street
Southern
William Maus
Copper and Gold and Silver Mine For Sale Interest
Assays show 69.20 dollars per ton gold 18 percent copper and 5.2 silver. Samples and assay available. Looking for a party with 800 dollars to take an interest. Interested buyers may visit to investigate. Rare opportunity. Contact SM. WADE 36 Fast Broadway Butte.
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SM. Wade
Fast Broadway
Butte
Polished Shirt Fronts At Troy Laundry In Butte
The hottest thing in Butte is the gloss on shirt fronts polished by Troy Laundry with mendings done free of charge.
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Butte
Troy Laundry
McGlynns Celebrate Christening at St Patrick’s Church
William James McGlynn, born to Mike McGlynn the city jailer, was christened at St Patrick’s church. Phil Fogarty served as godfather and Miss Nellie Cavanaugh as godmother. A large family and friends gathered at Mr McGlynn’s North Street home for a dinner following the ceremony.
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William James McGlynn
Mike Mc Glynn
Mike
John McGlynn
Nellie Cavanaugh
St. Patrick’s Church
Boers Join Guards in Meagher Guards Welcome
Eighteen Irish brigade veterans who fought for the Boers in South Africa joined the Meagher guards on Friday night. Major Deeney and Lieutenant Jeans welcomed the miners, who had arrived in town weeks earlier and secured mining positions. A large audience attended the ceremony at the armory with a grand reception planned that evening.
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South Africa
Meagher Guards
Deeney
Jeans
Montana Music Co Sells Instruments in Various Keys
A Montana Music Co listing highlights a range of instruments including zithers autoharps flutes accordions concertinas harmonicas and music rolls available for purchase.
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Montana Music Co
A Stranger in a Strange Land staged by clever local actors
A troupe performs a farcical adaptation of A Stranger in a Strange Land with sly dialogue and broad humor. Joseph Cusack as Ta-Mo-Nee, William Frient as Jack Thorndyke, Charles Dudley as the uncle and Beatrice Norman as Alice Wellington deliver lively roles. The play amuses but strains plausibility, with eccentric New York and Buffalo references. It runs at the Grand tonight and tomorrow.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Montana
Oseph Cusack
Ta-Mo-Nee
England
William Frient
Jack Thorndyke
Charles Dudley
Miss Beatrice Norman
Alice Wellington
Jack
Faelish
Eagles Gather For W J Connolly Burial Today
Wallace lodge notices the funeral of Brother W J Connolly of Wallace Series No 54 with burial at Richards' undertaking rooms this afternoon. All brother Eagles are urged to attend. Joseph Polkinghorne aged 50 died last night at Frank A Anderson's residence and the funeral is set for Tuesday at P.M.
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W. J. Connolly
Richards’ Undertaking
Eagles
John Strobbel
Joseph Polkinghorne
Frank A. Anderson
Funeral of William J. Connolly This Afternoon
The funeral for William J. Connolly will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Richards' undertaking parlors.
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William J. Connolly
Richards’ Undertaking
Why Man Is the Superior Marsupial of Pockets
A witty essay from the New York Herald extols men as pocket bearing beings evolved from belts to coats. It contrasts male freedom of pockets with women's clothing limitations, noting women lack pockets and rely on men for everyday items. The piece humorously laments fashion’s restraint and praises male provisioning.
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New York Herald
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Butte News
The
Seactors
Mast Broadway
Butteelephone
Jewelers
Butte, Mont
Great Northern Railway
Futte
Minneapolis
St. Paul
T. G. Heine
South
Silver Bow Club
Dr Dodd
West Park Street
Boucher
Oo. W. Riley
Anaconda Standard
Butte Lighting and Power Company
Crowded House
Sutton
Plumbers’ Union
Paul
M'Glynns
Lane
U. S
C. F. Woodward
LeRoy
Newbro Drug CO
Lee Mantle
Bob Taylor
Dave Maule
Algeria
Order of the Mystic Shrine
John Wellington
Walkerville
William Hubbard Hall
William E. Dufresne
David Maule
William G. Bowden
Robert E. Taylor
Clarence V. Page
G. W. Williams
Montana Shriners
Hawaiian Islands
Saladin Temple
Grand Rapids
Midhs
Grand Opera House
Twe Smith Grocery Co
Holland
Norway
the Smith Grocery Co
S. Main, Putte, Mont
Betoken
China
Morris
Reed Rocker
Brownfield-Canty
Park Street
F. A. Ironside
Curtis Block
W. Park St
Booth
Gordon & Dilworth
Crosse & Blackwell
Coreus
Uneeda
Jockey Club
Dee
Washburn-Crosby
A. Booth
Cash Grocery
Pure Food Produc's
J. A. Leyson
Modern Jewelry House
North Main Street
Butte, Montana
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