Butte Current Notes Snapshot of City Activity
Butte social and business items include visits by Sidney Craven and Elmer J. Carter, new arrivals such as Thomas Baird and Forsyth’s T. Alexander, plus a grand Corintha lodge ball at Renshaw hall. Local commerce covers coal sales, stock offerings, and newspaper stands. A Northern Pacific sleeper service update and several marriage licenses are noted amid legal motions in judge McClernan’s court.
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Orton Bros
Schapps
Owsley Block
Sherman’s
Thomas Baird
Stevensville
Butte
Ina Craven
Kalispell
R. A. Luke
L. O. Evans
Missoula
T. Alexander
Forsyth
Elmer J. Carter
No Trace Found in Meridian Kidnapping Case
Meridian Mississippi date report on December 30 notes no trace of Miss Ethel Rovelle missing from Meridian weeks earlier. She had become an heiress and was shadowed by unknown parties, fueling fears she was kidnapped for ransom.
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Meridian, Miss
Ethel Rovelle
Meridian
Miss Rovelle
Late alibi claim sent to court after burglary conviction
Joe Rodgers convicted of burglary, sentenced to a year, seeks new trial with affidavits claiming an alibi in Anaconda on June 17. His attorney says witnesses can prove he was in Anaconda the date of the alleged crime. Other motions note a separate damage suit and dismissals in mining company cases.
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Joe Rodgers
William Meyer
Rodgers
Anaconda
Butte
Pat Rodgers
James Moran
Joe
Sporting men to organize Chicago club with strong aims
Mr. McDonald will take duties once quarters are secured. The club’s officers plan to build the best west of Chicago excluding San Francisco and are determined to achieve this goal. The members are enthusiastic and pushing for greater results.
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McDonald
Chicago
San Francisco
Bartenders Union Elects Officers for Next Term
The Bartenders' union met last evening and elected officers for the new term. President T. J. Cobberly and vice president H. McMordie lead, with F. M. Kunz as treasurer and Robert Sanders as secretary. P. L. Miller is business agent, E. J. Chandler inspector, James Zena guard, and trustees J. H. Rooney Matt Slater M. J. Adams. Delegates to central body are P. L. Miller Will Rademacher Theodore Vanderberg, with alternates Max Berger H. McMordie and Chris Saxhan. Dr. W. H. Haviland elected physician.
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Bartenders’ Union
T. J. Cobberly
H. McMordie
F. M. Kunz
Robert Sanders
P. L. Miller
E. J. Chandler
James Zena
J. H. Rooney
Matt Slater
M. J. Adams
Will Rademacher
Theodore Vanderberg
Max Berger
Chris Saxhan
W. H. Haviland
Butte Social Scene Sees Weddings Balls and Open Houses
Social life in Butte heats up with skating at Holland rink and a flurry of New Year events. Sacred Heart church hosts its first two weddings, with families and neighbors celebrating as others plan open houses and musicales into the night.
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Holland Rink
Buttewell
Sacred Heart Church
Father Callahan
John Shea
Nora O'Neil
John O'Neil
Josie Sullivan
Card of Thanks to Faithful lodge No 37 D H for insurance aid
Patrick Murphy of 507 Jasper Street Butte expresses deep gratitude to the Faithful lodge No 37 D H for their prompt settlement of the insurance account after the death of his wife on November 11 1903.
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Fraternity of Faithful Lodge
No. 37
D. of H
Patrick Murphy
Jasper Street
Butte
Organization Forms New Athletic Club in Butte
The new athletic club in Butte completed its by laws and details and will choose quarters soon. Initiation is $10 with $3 monthly dues. Membership forms will be accepted at the Barley & Booth abstract office on West Granite or P C Gillis cigar shop on Main. Duncan McDonald is named as an officer.
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Athletic Club of
Butte
Chub
Barclay & Booth
West
Granite Street
P. C
Diamond Buying Advice From A Itkin
If you are thinking of buying a diamond look over our stock A Itkin offers guidance on choosing stones and evaluating value and quality.
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A. Itkin
Robbery at Schilling Cigar Store on West Park Street
Burglars entered the Schilling cigar store at 51 West Park Street by forcing the rear door and prying the lock. They stole pipes, cigarette and cigar holders valued at most, while leaving the holiday stock intact and taking about $1 in stamps from the cash register. Detectives probe the motive and identity, noting the night watch dog was absent.
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Schilling
West Park Street
Murphy
Edward Wright
Card party planned by De Siere branch 342 L C B A
De Siere branch 342 L C B A holds a card party this Thursday evening at I O G T with sister branches invited. The funeral for Johnnie Murry is today at 9:15 from 113 West Platinum Street followed by a high mass at St Patrick's Church at 9:30. Centennial Bohemian export beer offered for New Year. Joyce Turkish bath operates under Great Northern ticket office.
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Johnnie Murry
West
Platinum Street
St. Patrick's Church
Joyce
Great Northern
Butte Laborer Anger Declared Bankrupt in Federal Court
William A. Anger of Butte, a laborer, is declared bankrupt with $964.95 liabilities and $1,035 assets, $563 of exempt household goods, wages of $83 still subject to garnishments. Creditors are listed, mostly in Butte, with unsecured claims including Clark & Talbot, Caprice Company, Citizens' Coal, and others. case referred to Thompson Campbell, referee in bankruptcy, for hearing.
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William A. Anger
Butte
Federal Court
Thompson Campbell
Anger
Clark & Talbot
John H. Flannigan
Binder & Co
Richard A. Blakely
J. E. Richards & Co
John A. Cannon & Co
John Caprice Company
Dr. F. W. McCrimmon
John L. King
Tom B
Moore
Butte Fuel & Supply Company
J. G. Lobb
T. G. Heine
Ben MacDonald
Robert T. Warrington
M. J. Connell Company
Charles McDonald
Miner Publishing Company
Harry Rodda
Wilson Drug Company
Pufahls
F. L. Grantley
Citizens’ Coal Company
Lizzie Crail
A. W. Corner
Andrew D. Rose
Bozeman
H. K. Morris
Missoula
New bro’s witch hazel cream eases chapped hands
The advertisement touts New bro’s witch hazel cream as non sticky and non greasy. It claims it heals chapped hands and cracked lips and recommends regular use in cold weather. Bottles are priced at 25c and 50c.
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Newbro
Mormon Christmas Festivities in Butte Church and Dance
The Butte branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held Christmas services at its South Butte church and hosted a dance at 38 East Park Street with prayer at the start and end. About 200 attendees saw a candy laden tree for 40 Sunday school children, with G A Hunter as Santa and elders describing mission work and self sacrifice. The piece notes the branch's growth, the trio of elders and the Helena visiting elder, plus details on mission terms and recruitment. Mayer Jewelry sale across Park Street offers one fourth off stock ahead of a move to 65 West Park.
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Butte
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church
South Butte
East Park Street
G. A. Hunter
Santa Claus
J. W. Leonard
G. W. Hulse
A. W. Grange
Helena
Mutual Improvement Association
Mayer
Park Street
Paxson & Rockefeller
West Park
Postoffice
Brownfield Canty Carpet Company Notice
To whom it may concern the Brownfield Canty Carpet Company issues this public notice referencing a business matter requiring attention and response from concerned parties. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Coal and Wood Delivery by Montana Transfer Co
Coal and wood orders filled by Montana Transfer Co with prompt delivery. Contact at 15 West Broadway or by telephone. Also offering leading cigar brands from Christie and Leys.
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Montana Transfer Company
West Broadway
Christie & Leys
Epworth League to Hold Services at Trinity Church Centerville
The Epworth League at Trinity Episcopal Church Centerville will conduct a Thursday evening program including hymns prayers officer installation readings solos by Katie Vernon and Mmie Pope recitations by Ella Dunstan Jennie Hawke and others and a Rock of Ages tableau. Rev Charles L Bovard will lead 9 to 10 pm service followed by a social session. A devotional service from 11 to 12 will close.
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Epworth League
Trinity Episcopal Church
Centerville
Katie Vernon
Reading
Jennie Hawke
Ella Dunstan
W. H. Johns
J. Tallack
Marguerite Davis
Nicholas Opie
J. Cole
Mamie Pope
W. Richards
Harold Jennings
Rock
Minister Returns to Cuba on Short Leave
Washington reports Minister Squiers has cut short his leave again and returned to Cuba for a second time in six weeks. Cuban congress is said to require the American minister’s presence as legislation looms. Proposed tariff changes are viewed as potentially undermining the reciprocity treaty.
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Washington
Squiers
Cuba
Delaware Case Seeks San Francisco Witnesses in Botkins Trial
Wilmington December 30 Attorney General Ward received a request from District Attorney Byington of San Francisco to compel Delaware witnesses to attend the Botkins murder case in San Francisco by February 15 for the second trial.
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Wilmington
Del
Ward
Byington
San Francisco
Botkins
Brisson Elected President of French Chamber
Paris report notes the session adjourned after the budget passage. Delegates of ministerial groups in the chamber elected Etienne Brisson to succeed M Bourgeois as president. Bourgeois declined re election.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Etienne Brisson
M. Bourgeois
Chamber
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D. Goldberg
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Citizens’ Coal Co
New Munsey’s
Home Journal
McClure's
Emerson Hill
Red Rock
Thornton
Archibald Gray
Minneapolis
George B. Drakenffield
Eva May Mining Company
Basin
Charles F. Weideman
Oregon
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Montana
Western Tobacco House
R. K. Leggat
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Northern Pacific
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Elk City
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J. H. McShane
Omaha
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Franklin D. Moore
Estella J. Collins
Matt W. Lind
Florence Vigeen
Carl A. Larsen
Karoline Solomonson
Stephen Winchester
Lena Young
C. B. Batten
Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Isaac Gravelle
Joseph Evans
Danzer
Ana
Conda
C. M. Parr
Florence E. Kehoe
D. H
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Harney
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Elizabeth A. Morrison
Blackfoot
Lelia Blume
Thomas Bernard
Nevada Dubois
Arthur J. Dubois
Matilda Peltier
Margaret Blackiston
Walter Livingston
F. W. McCrimmon
Arthur Mueller
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Misses Russes
A. T. Morgan
Epping
Wilcox
McLennahan
Bickford
Skylme
Maud Galen
J. K. Heslet
Miss Young
H. V. Winchell
F. Aug. Heinze
Montana Dancing Club
Lucky
Jennie Binder
Farrel Street
M. M. Trudgen
Martin Schlichting
Joseph Stevens
John Zurfluh
New Athletic Club
Dun
Can McDonald
East Park St
Holland Street Skating Rink
Admission LLC
A. Itkin’s
Newbro Drug Co
Main St
Henry Jonas
Henry
Jonas
the Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co. Installment Plan Home Furnishers
West Galena St
Riley-Dwyer Liquor CO
Family Liquor Store
Muscatel
Coal and Wood
Broadway
Dick P. Sutton
Jules Murry
Joseph Arthur
New York
Botkin
Irand
Hadler
Archer
Waltons
Hank
Latter Whitcomb
Lucille Freson
George Campbell
Jan. L
Anaconda Copper Mining Go
Weber Gasoline
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