Peculiar City Jail Escapades and Gopher Legend
A man calling himself John Robinson arrived at the city jail coatless and hatless, recounted a robbery tale, borrowed clothes from officers, and then disappeared on a wild outing in the bad lands. He returned in a new outfit and briefly occupied the jailer’s chair before vanishing again with a jail boy as companion. In a separate note, the article recalls a Sioux legend of the gopher chief Kumtux and a 200-strong band that fought and feasted at Silver Bow flat, with bones scattered in the coulee and a long tradition of annual feasts.
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John Robinson
Lovell
St. Paul
Lavell
Jerry Murphy
Robinson
Klatawah
Gopher
Little Butte
Kumtux
Coulee
Band of Gophers
Silver Bow Flat
West Side Paper Co and Might & Pairfield Ads Offer Vintage Silverware
The notice advertises sterling silver and silver plated shaving mugs, razor straps trimmed in sterling, and wall papers selling out. It also promotes open stock patterns in sterling silver forks spoons and tea spoons, with Might & Pairfield featuring a child’s knife fork and spoon set from 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Paper Co
West Broadway
Might & Pairfield
Might & Pairfield's
Feast of Chief Gopher Bonout Draws Renegade Indian Guests
A centennial celebration titled Feast of Chief Gopher Bonout drew attention as renegade Indians attended, adding a mix of humor and regional ceremony to the event.
Grand Centennial Powwow With Nomadic Indians In Montana
A large gathering of nomadic Red Men celebrates a centennial jubilee south of the slaughter house preserves near Littlebutte. Chief Kumtux, 97, presides, recounting stories from his forebears as the feast features unusual dishes and lively campfire entertainment reflecting a rich tribal history.
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Littlebutte
Montana
Tripe
Kumtux
Maverick Band
Lewis and Clarke
Homerlake
Klatawah
Beaverhead
Argenta
Watches for boys at two fifty from Hight and Fairfield
Nickel watches for boys priced at 2.50 offered by Hight and Fairfield. The Butte Lighting and Power Company will move its office to 101 East Broadway on December 1.
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Hight & Fairfield
Butte Lighting and Power Company
East Broadway
Hatchet and Razor Wild Race on West Broadway
A tall armed man chased by a crowd on West Broadway as the other wielded a razor and a hatchet. Police arrested William Brown and Robert Jefferson after a struggle connected to a strike dispute. Jefferson filed an assault claim. Brown claimed connection to strike actions and prior army service.
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West Broadway
Radmilovich
Reneger
William Brown
Robert Jefferson
Jefferson
Brown
Wallace
Idaho
Northern Pacific Holiday Train Rates From Butte
If you plan to spend holidays out of the city call on Northern Pacific agents for through train rates to the east and west. No changes or delays at junctions. Pullman sleepers and dining cars on all trains with courteous staff. W. H. Merriman, General Agent, Butte.
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Northern Pacific
Pullman
W. H. Merriman
Gien's
Agt
Hennessy Adds Gold–Head Canes and Menswear Bargains
Promotion notes a sale of gold headed canes and a wide range of menswear including shirts underwear neckwear hosiery and gloves at Hight Pairfield. It also advertises leather goods options and urges insurance through New York Life with John L Henry in Butte Montana for rates and policy details.
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Hennessy
New York Life Insurance Company
John L. Henry
P. O
Butte, Mont
Watches and jewelry on offer at Hight and Pairfield's
Food pushers mentioned at Hight and Pairfield's. For watch repairs visit Mayer at 40 W Park. Chatelaine pins for watches in silver and gold plate. Solid gold and various brooches available at Hight and Pairfield's.
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Hight & Pairfield's
Mayer
W. Park
Engagement of W A Clark Jr and Mabel Foster Sparks Butte Talk
The Standard exclusive announced the engagement of W A Clark Jr and Miss Mabel Foster of Butte. The town buzzes about a likely wedding date with varied expectations for a grand event. Clark, son of W A Clark, is a recent law graduate with a prosperous future, while Foster is described as universally beloved in the community.
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W. A. Clark, Jr
Mabel Foster
Foster
West Side
Mr. Clark
Miss Foster
Butte
Clark
W. A. Clark
Jesse B. Roote
J. W. Foster
Wool prices and clearance sale items mix with royal wedding date
The report notes light wool stocks and quiet demand with territory wools quoted at 46 48c and staple at 50c. Prices for fleece wools are nominal, with scoured and staple rates across Montana Wyoming Utah Idaho and Australians. Also listed are 20th century clearance sale items at Hennessy and a February 7, 1901 royal wedding date for Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry.
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Territory
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Lost on the Desert Near Mesquite
Phoenix reports W L Hopkins an elderly Yuma resident is lost on the desert near Mesquite with no prospect of recovery.
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Phoenix
Arizona
W. L. Hopkins
Yuma
Wolseley Plans Army Reform Talk in Lords
The Daily Mail reports Lord Wolseley intends to use the first available opportunity in the House of Lords to express his views on army reform. His comments aim to influence debates on military structure and policies.
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London
Daily Mail
Lord Wolseley
House of Lords
Warm Home Blankets On Sale This Wintry Day
Cold weather needs met with heavy wool and cotton blankets at low prices. Thirty pair of gray all wool blankets priced at 3.75 each and two pairs of large California blankets at 6.75, regular 10. Also white wool borders at 3.50 per pair and white cotton filled comforts at 1.25 and 2.50 each. sale today.
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Jack Frost
California
Hieht and Buirfield Offer Lockets for All
Hieht and Buirfield advertise plain gold or diamond lockets for men and women. Also promoted are public and private elocution and stringed music programs. The notice lists Mrs. William Cochran and Miss Vivian at 326 South Washington.
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William Cochran
Vivian
South
Washington
Reminders of Gifts and Keepsakes Include Watches and Masons Pins
The ad lists nickel watches for gifts at 4.50, silver at 5.50, and gold filled at 7.50. It mentions Mettlach steins and beer mugs, musical instruments as remembrance items, enamel chatelaine watches in various colors, and charms for Masons and other groups.
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Might & Pairtii Ta
Wool market trend in Boston sales remain light
In Boston Massachusetts this week the Heston wool market shows light sales with no change in values. Brokers report subdued activity but prices hold steady as buyers show limited interest and sellers temper expectations.
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Heston
Boston
Mass
Janel
Walkerville Dance Celebrates Electric Streetcars Arrival
The Walkerville dance last night, hosted by Mayor Murray, marked the city’s electric streetcar advent and the recent franchise grant. Since car arrival two weeks ago, the mayor has reopened and remodeled the old McCune brick building on Main Street, and the event drew Walkerville’s jovial citizens and praised leadership.
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Walkerville
Hill City
Murray
McCune
Upper Main Street
United States
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Butte News
Maes
Iutey Brothers
Sweet
Our
Newbro Drug Co
North Main Street
West Kon Works
Butte, Montana
Norcross
Owsey Block
Folica
Hight & Bairfield
Chief Gopher
Lorgnettes
Hight & Fairfield's
Light & Pairfield
Poeumoola
Hight & Pairfield’s
Tvewylqjy
Standard
Fiverybody
Hennessy's
Bank of England
Hicht A Fairfield
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry of Mecklenburg
Wolseley
China
Dolis
Waattteana
Sama Tag
GMA
AAA
Ddd
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hardware
Cole’s W and
Barney & Berry
Skatey
Pairfielda
Kleht & Wairfield
Schatzlein
Might & Wairfield
Masons
Enighte Templar
E'ks
Shriners
K. of
Eastern Star
Cor. Park and
Main Sts., Butte
Fair
the Fair Drug & Assay Supply Company
East Park St
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
East Broadway Butts
Mont
Montana Steel Range
Bis Blackfoot Milling Company
Bulle
Anacunda
Missoula
Milt
Hamilton, Mont
Ofice and Yards
Cer
Biveh
Front
Anacondia
Ntha
South Arizona Street
Montana Electric CO
Diamond Coal
The
Northwest Coal CO
Granite St
James
Rialto
Not! Fosselman Drug CO
Swend Carlson
Lom Moore
S. Main, Butte
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