Record year for building in Butte as costs soar
The 1913 year proved a million dollar plus, record breaking for Butte building. Permits totalled high with Park street improvements and the new Miners Bank, Thomas block, Sacred Heart church, Legset and Leggat hotels among major constructions. East Park and Broadway also saw substantial growth, including the six story Leggat hotel at about $100,000, while overall residential expansion surged in southwest Butte with over 50 homes and more than $151,000 spent on houses.
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van Horne
Park Street
Main
Dakota Street
Miners” Bank
Thomas
Herman
Renshaw Hall
Park and
Dakota Streets
Bf Park
Montana
Sacred Heart Church
California
Nelson & Pederson
Old City
Arizona Streets
Broadway
Legset
Acoma
Wyoming Street
Leggat
Butte
St. James Hospital
Hutte
Excelsior Avenue
Walkerville
Meaderville
Ceterville
McQueen
Pittsmont
Big Butte
Cuticura Heals Severe Scalp Dermatitis Claims
In 1913 a reader describes a stubborn scalp condition with thick brown scales spreading on the head causing itching and raw sores. She reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, noting a sample offer and encouragement to seek the products for similar skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottbus
Dept. Boston
Postal workers to rest today in Butte
For the first time in three weeks postal clerks and mail carriers will be given a rest. No mail will be delivered at windows or on routes today. Parcel post will be handled by express wagons while post office staff take a rest, per Mr. Gillis's order.
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Windows Post Office
Butte Post Office
Gillis
Good Cheer Society Toys Accounting Report Missing Committee
Report from the Good Cheer Society notes an accounting of donated toys to children but records show no committee charged with oversight. The Gov. references add official concern over governance and distribution.
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Good Cheer Society
Gov
Federal Court Session Opens in Helena Friday
Judge George M Bourquin will travel from Butte to Helena for the opening of federal court Friday. Ros Wheeler US district attorney and Mr Ford assistant district attorney will attend. Officials expect a short session. Sherman Music Co advertises uprights and grands in Butte.
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George M. Bourquin
Butte
Night of Revel and Resolve in Duffy's Letter
A lively fragment narrates James E. Duffy recalling a wild night in Dromore with heavy drinking, a vow of sobriety by New Year’s Day, and a dash of comic delirium as he pleads for ice, ink, and paper to pledge his reform. He names Cassidy and the devilish bottle, ending with a jovial New Year blessing.
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Cassidy
James E. Duffy
New Year Matinee at the Empress Advertised
A New Year's matinee at the Empress is promoted as a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon with humor for all. The notice also covers a corporate name change for Krueger Plumbing and Heating to Magill Nevin Plumbing and Heating, effective January 1, 1914, with no change in ownership or operations.
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Kroeger’ Plumbing and’ Heating Campai
Magilt-New Plumbing and Heating Company
Bush Hese
Magid-Nevin Plumbing Wind Meat
Krueger
Charles
MagicNevin
Magill-Nevin
Charles P. Nevin
Magill
Manger
Ernyane
Merry Minstrel Maids at the Broadway in Butte
The Merry Minstrel Maids headline a new Broadway show tonight in Butte with a past hit recall. They will also perform tomorrow afternoon at Deer Lodge penitentiary for inmates, offering a holiday treat. Local music shops, Arnson C Broad, Orton Bros., and Howard Music advertise piano tuning and instrument orders.
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Merry Minstrel Maids
Butte
Broadway
Deer Lodge
Ponsming
Ore Ders
Arnson
West Broad- Orton
Christmas Tragedy Inquest Hears Quarrels Over Burning Death
Samuel Newhouse testified at a coroner inquiry into the Christmas night death of Rose Burns, his rumored wife. Neighbors spoke of drunken fights and threats, with Mrs Burns described as repeatedly in fear of Newhouse. The coroner’s jury returned an open verdict.
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Samuel Newhouse
Rose Burns
Newhome
New
Saane
Hiome
Quo Burns
Newhouse
David Eaden
North Henry
Ralph Willams
Kesha Street
News House
Musterqle Recommended by Medical Staff
Musterqle earns high marks from doctors and nurses who praise its effectiveness. The product is widely stocked, with millions of jars distributed across hospitals and clinics to support patient care and relief.
Detectives Probe Mark on Burns Head in Odd Find
A department official noted a mark on the back of Mrs Burns head and directed officers to the location of a body in a new house. He believed a person of normal faculties could exit the building. The case centers on the found remains and the route to discovery.
California orange tree bears fruit in Butte Montana fair winner
A four year old orange tree bearing fruit in Montana won first place in the citrus division at the state fair. The tree is now on display at the Oregon Short Line windows. The novelty highlights Montana's agricultural potential compared with other states.
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Montana
Oregon
Empire Theater Introduces In the Heart of the Hills
The Empire Theater begins New Year matinees with In the Heart of the Hills a heart warming South drama blending humor and pathos. The Civil War era romance features an extra cast member and strong audience appeal with low admission for children and general seating. A country store night and prize giveaways including a diamond ring are planned each Saturday.
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Empire ‘Theater
Butte
Empire Company
Heart of the Hills
South
Three Plead Guilty Sentenced to 89 Days Suspended
Ralph Stafford Dyer and John Muntigan pleaded guilty to charges of vaxran before Justice Conn. They admitted they were thieves with no visible means of support. Each was sentenced to 89 days in county jail, but the sentences were suspended on condition they leave the city within a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stafford Me Dyer
John Muntigan
Juice Conn
Resinol cures itching and skin eruptions claim
An old advertisement touts Resinol as a multipurpose remedy for itching eczema ring worm rashes pimples and more. It promotes Resinol Ointment and Soap with warm baths and claims doctors have prescribed it for eighteen years and that it is gentle on even tender skin.
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Resino
Baltimore
Manthe
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Texas
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Atherton Place
Bellevue
Regan's
Nesf.ballard
St.Louise Stephens
Aml Druwwints
Federal Court
Helena
Sherman Musi Company
Phoenix Building
Amoral Park
Charles W. Lane
West Giena Street
F. A. Ironside
North Main Street
Pinus
Warren
Mrs. Burns
Talate
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Garthy
Janet M.kenzie Hill
Boston
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Jaques Mfg. Company
Chicago
Musterole
Ammae
MUS. Terqle Company
Cleveland
Ohio
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Empire Theater
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de Stone
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Smith Drug Cor
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