Gilchrist Re-Elected President Of Silver Bow Bar
The Silver Bow County Bar Association re elected M. P. Gilchrist as president for the coming year by a narrow margin. T. F. Nolan was named first vice president, Carl J. Christian second vice president, and L. A. Smith secretary treasurer. An unpleasant member affair involving a Greek client was settled, and a banquet committee was appointed to plan a banquet in early February, with Feb 22 as a favored date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County Bar Association
M. P. Gilchrist
L. A. Smith
Gilchrist
T. F. Nolan
Carl J. Christian
Joseph Binnard
BE. B&b. Howell
H. L. Maury
J. BE. Corvette
J. BE. Murray
Mr. Binnard
Smith
Treasury
Christian
Association
Fred Furman
W. A. Pennington
Just See That Corn Shrivel Vanish Plan Cure
An ad touts GETS-IT as a harmless corn cure that makes corns calluses warts and bunions detach without digging or cutting. It promises painless removal, no blood, and no skin damage, selling for 25 cents or via BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago, with local outlets C B Hoskins & Co Anaconda Fuller Drug Co Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
C. B. Hoskins & Co
A. E. Jensen
Butte, Fuller Drug
Miners Clash Over Politics End With Beatings and Arrests
In a saloon on Upper Main Street last night, a group clashed over politics, leaving J. Dwyer badly beaten. Four men were arrested, including Pat Rudd for assault. J Westman James Kelly and Dwyer faced disturbance charges as patrolmen were assaulted before officers arrived. Dwyer received medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Main Street
J. Dwyer
Dwyer
Pat Rudd
J. Westman
James Kelly
Main and
Broadway
Taylor
Halley
Yorath
Receiver Named for Mortgaged Property in Rundle Case
In a mortgage foreclosure filed by T. J. Bennett & Co. against David and Eliza J. Rundle Judge Lynch appointed Harold Berryman to manage the mortgaged property, described as lots 19 and 20, block 5, McParland Addition. The mortgage totals $3,000 with interest taxes and insurance, and counsel stated the security was insufficient. no opposition to the receiver appointment was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Bennetts & Co
David
Eliza J. Rundle
Lynch
Harold Berryman
McParland Addition
Lost check found at Black Rock mine fiasco
John Berg a ropeman at the Black Rock mine and Henry Christy of 814 South Montana street were involved in a search after a $207 pay check drawn for Henry Christy was found by Christy while Berg sought the check. Berg had stopped payment at banks and saloons and both ended up at the police station. Berg produced the check as he walked to the car line from the mine. Christy discovered it a few minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berg
Black Rock
Beaver Block
Henry Christy
Montana Street
Berg
Christy
Northern Pacific president honors Montana win in wheat prize
Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific, telegrams Charles Bridgeman and J. P. Nash of Clyde Park Montana congratulating them on winning the $5,000 prize for the best five bushels of wheat grown in the American Northwest during 1912 at the Northwestern Produce Exhibition in Minneapolis. He praises Shields River valley farming and Montana’s place in regional development and notes the railway’s role in promoting the Northwest.
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Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Bridgeman
Nash
Northwestern
Minneapolis
St. Paul, Minn
Charles Bridgeman
J. P. Nash
Clyde Park
Mont
Northwest
American Northwest
Shields River
Montana
Northern Pacific
Big Hole Country Wins Steer Prize
Lewiston Idaho December 10 In car lot awards today at the northwest live stock show Gus Schroeder of Reutersville Idaho won the premium of 500 for cattle F B Sweet of Grangeville the 500 award for hogs and Anderson Rodrock of Ellensburg Washington the 500 on sheep A steer fourteen months old owned by the Johnson Land and Cattle company of Wisdom Montana won the championship of the show in the steer class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
Gus Schroeder
Reuterville
Sweet
Grangeville
Anderson & Rodrock
Ellensburg
Wash
Johnson Land and Cattle Company
Wisdom
Mont
Highwayman’s New Way of Holding Up a Crowd
A bold holdup in Melstone resort used unusual methods. The desperado covered inmates with a revolver, bound six men and women with heavy iron wire, robbed them of valuables, and left them bound to prevent alarm for several hours.
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Melstone
Here
West Stewart mine fire slowed by water and gas control
A West Stewart mine fire, first at this shaft, is contained with ample water and plans to bulkhead if needed. About 300 workers were brought to the surface as a precaution while John P. ONeill and George Lapp direct firefighting efforts. Three firefighters were overcome by smoke. Brennan remains in serious condition. The fire, likely started by a miner’s unattended candle near dry timbers, shows limited progress overnight.
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West Stewart
Little Minah
Stewart
Raiso
Dan J. Griffin
John P. O'Neill
Anaconda
George Lapp
B. H. Dunshee
John Gillie
Gillie
J. B. Baxter
West Copper Street
Orville Jones
East Granite Street
Pat Brennan
East Broadway
Baxter
Jones
Brennan
Surace
Woman Reports Threats by Three Men at Home
Mrs John Michelich of 41 East Plum Street called police and sheriff to report three men armed with beer bottles threatening her entry from her house. Officers arrived and dispersed the armed trio. A miner attempting to help was beaten during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Michelich
East
Plum Street
Hats with ribbon feather trim praised as stylish
A local note suggests considering hats sold earlier in the season for up to twenty dollars. It invites readers to call and view a refined set featuring ribbon, flower, and feather trim for sale.
Miners Union Drama Flares Over Card System
The Butte Miners union held a crowded meeting to debate the card system adopted by the Anaconda company. A challenger demanded the president and officers resign, citing a dispute over adjournment. A motion sent the card issue to the Western Federation of Miners executive board. A street fight followed adjournment as factions clashed. Also noted are local morning exercise routines, curling activity, city playoffs standings, and boxer Maurice Thompson returning from Calgary after a defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Union
Butte Miners’ Union
Dennis Murphy
Joe Penhall
John Hartigan
Murphy
Auditorum
Anaconda Company
Western Federation of Miners
Main Street
Allard Faces Godfrey Bout After Butte Stopover
Art Allard of Anaconda will box Art Godfrey in ten rounds in Houghton Michigan, then plans to return to Anaconda after another engagement in St. Louis. Brunell of Meaderville has challenged Leo Benz in Butte for the middleweight state title, proposing a 158 pound ringside limit and a substantial side bet. Ernest Miller continues light training sessions at the YMCA gym on Fast Granite Street with many club members taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Thompson
Butte
Calgary
Dick Hyland
Maurice
Art Allard
Anaconda
Kid Brunell
Meaderville
Metropolis
Houghton, Mich
Art Godfrey
Copper Club
Allard
Brunell
Standard Office
Leo Benz
Lulloff
Helena
Benz
Ernest Miller
Young Men's Association
Fast Granite Street
Endurance push in Madison Square Garden six day bike race
New York reporters note the Suter brothers of the Swiss team leading the 15-rider field as the six day race at Madison Square Garden passes midnight after 43 hours, reaching 998 miles. By 12:03 a.m. the 1,000 mile mark is passed. Aldermen push to limit race length to 24 hours.
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New York
Suter Brothers
Madison Square Garden
van Houwert
Lapiz
of Aldermen
James G. Smith
Mob takes Jay Oklahoma. militia summoned in Delaware County
Fort Smith Arkansas December 10 reports say a mob seized the town of Jay county seat of Delaware county Oklahoma and the militia has been called out to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
Jay
Delaware County
Oklo
President elect receives a threat in New Jersey note
Three Wharton residents were arrested in Dover charged with sending a death threat to President elect Wilson. The group demanded $5,000 in gold for their party and warned they would shoot if not paid. The letter dated November 11 was sent to the governor in Trenton and forwarded to postal inspectors.
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Newark
N. J
Wharton
Dover
Wilson
Petter Dunne
Jacob
Seeley
Davenport
United States
Stockton
N. Y. Gang
Woodrow Wilson
Teddy
McKinley
Trenton
James T. Cortelyou
Philadelphia
Man Dies After Eating Poisoned Sausage In Missoula
William Vanstone, 45, died in Missoula after ingesting a wienerwurst laced with strychnine intended for a dog. He filled the sausage, left it with unloaded sausages, and ate one, suffering excruciating pain for two hours before dying in a local hospital. He reportedly told doctors he feared he had grabbed the wrong sausage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Wilam Vanstone
Vanstone
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Appearances and Promoter Return
Charlies F Booth of Long Beach California is in the city. Jerry McCarthy promoter of good and clean athletics has returned from a trip to Calgary. He met a few former Butte men there and they are all well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies F. Booth
Long Beach
Cal
Jerry McCarthy
Calgary
Butte
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To Peoples Christmas Store
Anly
Spa
Alicea
Robespierre
Connell Store
Bar Association
Elliott
Big Hole
STEER
Butte Curling Club
Real
F. L. Harris
James Reynolds
Sam Solveson
J. L. Doty
Harris
Reynolds
Solveson
Doty
SPORT
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