New Books Added to Butte Public Library List
Librarian Russell releases a detailed list of 200 new titles added since November 1 at the Butte Public Library. The catalog includes works by Bar, Baum, Ainsworth, Kipling, Henty and many others across fiction, history, art, and travel. Patrons are urged to cut out the list to check availability when selecting a book to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel
Butte Public Library
Lorne
Queen Victoria
U. S. Library of Congress
Barr
Bob
Cable
G. W
the Cavalier
Harrison
Mrs
Burton
Wilkins
Mary
Merwin Webster
Callumet K. Castle
Agnes and
Egerton
Jerome
Jerome K
Henry
Peloubet
Hemstreet
Mason
Amelia
Morris
Clara
Drake
New England
Richardson
G. M
Grinnell
Morton
Field
Rowlands
Walter
Hartmann
Lahee
H. C
America
Howells
W. D
Harkins
E. F
Alger
Horatio, Jr
Lester
Bancroft
Alberta
Bangs
J. K
Baum
J. Frank
Dot and
Tot
Blanchard
Amy E
Mistress May
Man Finds Ice Bound Hundred Bill Ends Up With Cold Realities
A man named Sam spots a hundred dollar bill frozen in ice on South Montana Street. He melts it in a restaurant oven only to discover a counterfeit note and a taunting advertisement for a saloon. The episode ends with Sam despising the prank and the owner promoting a January sale of muslin underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Montana
Sam
Free Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen
Cnfeerate States of America
Bill
East Park Street
Hazardous voyage and spring racing ahead in 19th century turf
A lively chatter links Nasturtium and Billy Whitney with a perilous ship crossing, Derby plans, and the East Coast spring meeting schedule. It notes major handicaps like the Metropolitan on May 3 and Brooklyn Derby on June 12, plus many two and three year old races at Morris Park Gravesend and Sheepshead Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Metropolitan
Morris Park
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Sheepshead Bay
Brighton
Brighton and
Saratoga
English Derby Field Draws Fresh Speculation
A St. Louis Globe Democrat special notes little betting in English winter books on this year’s Derby due to unknown American candidates. Nasturtium, owned by W C Whitney, is highlighted as a standout, with James R Keene and Richard Croker also set to have entrants. The piece predicts an exceptionally strong Derby field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
W. C. Whitney
James R. Keene
Richard Croker
Two More Smallpox Cases Reported in Butte
Two additional smallpox cases appeared in Butte as midwinter weather continues to spread the disease. George Chapman, a transient, had been in the city only a day after arriving from Oregon, and James McPherson, a lodger at a Broadway rooming house, were removed to the pesthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
George Chapman
City
Oregon
James McPherson
Broadway
Bouchers Closing Out Sale On Coats And Reefers
Men's oxford gray yoke over coats priced at 15 dollars and boys heavy reefers all wool offered during Bouchers closing out sale with clear bargain pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucher’s
Boucher
Prominent Rancher Loses Coat and Gloves in San Francisco
Patrick H. Sexton, a cattleman visiting San Francisco, had his overcoat and gloves stolen at a hotel. Richard Soutter, former school secretary, was arrested after hiding the coat and concealing gloves in the fireplace. Soutter claimed he meant to keep the items safe until Sexton could be reimbursed, while Sexton sought no prosecution. The report notes Sexton may be misidentified as from Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick H. Sexton
San Francisco
Bay City
Sexton
San Francisco Examiner
Richard Soutter
Hitchcock School For Boys
San Rafael
California
Patrick Henry Bexton
Butte Mont
Bexton
Soutter
Warfield
Hammill
Boutter
Bell Boys
Balwin Jewelry Company
Scutter
Horse Stumbles on Ruby Street Trestle Delays City Line
An old horse attempting a Blondin style crossing on Centerville’s Ruby street trestle caused a hour long blockage of the street railway yesterday around 1 pm. A crowd formed as workers tried to free the animal, with Winsmore directing the rescue using planks and ropes. The horse later showed affection by rubbing its nose on Winsmore’s sleeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ruby Street
Alexanders Winsmore
Winsmore
Rattlesnake bites two Crawfordsville children near Sand Creek
In Crawfordsville Indiana on January 5 Willie and Mary Daniels ages five and seven were bitten by a four foot rattlesnake found in a stick of wood brought into the house. The snake lurked behind the stove and was killed. the children were taken to Terre Haute for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Willie
Mary Daniels
Sand Creek
Terre Haute
Hotel Rates Then and Now on the Atlantic Coast
European plan at $1.50 per day and up and American plan at $3 per day and up. The ad touts a finest table west of New York, signaling upscale dining and lodging in a prominent harbor city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oglesby Clifford Six Round Boxing Match Set Tonight
Kid Oglesby of Helena meets Jack Clifford in a six round bout at the Butte gymnasium on East Park street. Nearly 500 seats are expected to be filled for the first of a Monday night series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Gymnasium
East Park Street
Kid Oglesby
Helena
Jack Clifford
Cifford
Igesby
Helena Bey
Clifford
Oglesby
Fred Preauch
J. L. Bodine
Jimmie Jackson
Jerry McCarthy
Young Thomas
Kid Foley
Wil Box
Williams
Chicago
Jackson
Parrot Mine
James Murphy
European Plan Lodging Rates At $1.50 A Day
The notice lists room rates starting at $1.50 per day for accommodations in York under the European Plan. It outlines basic pricing and lodging terms for travelers seeking economical hotel options.
Wood, coal and tailoring ad from C J Smith Co
Cord wood and sawed wood priced at five fifty per unit. Coal of all kinds with prompt delivery. C J Smith and Co located at 125 West Park Street contact 761 B by phone. N P Shulin offers tailoring cleaning repair services at 22 Hast Broadway with first class work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Smith & Co
West Park Street
N. P Shulin
Broadway
Eldest Couple Elopes For Quick Oconto Wedding
In Menominee Michigan on January 15 J F Messenger and Mrs Kate Holby both 63 of Oconto married by Justice Opsahl. The couple, reportedly reluctant, obtained a license and wed in minutes before returning home. Mr Messenger is described as a well to do farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee. Mich
J. F. Messenger
Kate Holby
Oconto
Justice Opsah
Messenger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Bonehill
Ralph
Calkins
F. W
Carruth
Frances
Belinda
Champney
Elizabeth
Dasham
Josephine
Doubleday
Russell
Poughs
Amanda
New Orleans
Douglas
Drysdale
Pine Ridge Plantation
Jemerson
Evelyn
Sylvia
Marchmont
Arthur
Ray
Anna C
Teddy
Raymond
Old California
Reed
Helen L
Brenda
Rockley
Ryan
Marah Ellis
Montana
Swett
Sophie
Cape Cod
H. E. M. Watson
Yeats
H. Lavett
Barbara
Furgeon
B. L
Keightly
Seargent
Adeline
Watanna
Onoto
Taylor
C. M
Tourihe
Alaska
Yellowstone
Brady
Cyrus T
Spiegle, FM
Spiegle
F. M
Spiegie
Quick
R. H
Nordau
Max
Harvey
W. H
Ainsworth
Boscobel
W. T
Cricehton
Constable de Bourbon
Goldsmith
Guy Fawkes
Jack Sheppard
John Law
W. Hi
London
Manchester
W. I
Rookwood
Old St. Paul's
Cardinal Pole
St. James
The
Star Chamber
Talbot
William Barton
Porter
R. P
McKinley
Hobart
Butler
C. H
Voice
Wiele
Dale
Alan
Burnett
Fes
Conrad and
Hueffer
Inheritors
Gerard
Dorothea
Hope
Ant
Tristam
Brent
Maclaren
Ian
Young Barbarians
Rijnhart
Susan
Smith
Helen
Dunn
Byron
Atlanta
A. Hart
A. B
LeRon
Caroline
Major
Bears of
Blue River
Force
Manning F
General Sherman
Searle
South Africa
Terry
England
Dorys
Georges
Harris
Frank
Ridger's
Hill
Francise
Horseshoe Hole
Leonard
Marge
Lioyd
Nelson
Pidgin
C. F
Blennerhassett Kipling
R Rudyard
Kim
Venable
Zollinger
Guillermo-Mangele McLanehan
Marlow
Christopher
Dr. Faustus
Noothby
Gaye
J. Bloundell
Lang
Andrew
Seawell
Molly E
Laurie Vane
Pritchard
Agnes
Conchita
Angel
Wetmore
Claude
Ryad
Evelyne
Mrs. Green Kingston
Criise
Kilis
B. S
Hodkins
Louise
Christi Peet
Louis H
Miller
Strang
Lewis C
Condit
Ira M
Farquhar Anna
Washington
Kyler
James
Michie
Lupp
F. E
Papa Bouchard
Read
Opie
Fox
John
Herford
Oliver
Fraser
W. A
Couch
Quiller
Laird
Hornung
Rarthes
Lou
Pierre
Orgeszko
Eliza
Argonauts
Elliott
Sarah B
Wrekoff
Horton
Athens
Henty
G. A
Herat
Cabal
Sturgis
Hassell
Haviland Dioner Ware
France
Limoges
Gerard, Dutrasseux & Cie
United States
Gerard, Dutraisseux & Abbot
D. A
Ga. D. A
Madame LaBelle
Range
Ilasion
Connell
Hennessy
Melrose and
APO Vaiuers
Ivery
Billy
Bria
Cinecinnati Enquirer
Nasturtium
Billy Whitney
Bugs
Huggins
Jinks
Jim Keene
Tommy Atkins
Killashandra
W. 8. Barnes
Lexington
F. C. Melewee
Cincinnati Enquirer
St. Louis
Milton Young
Hanover
Colonel Barnes
Bonita Belle
Melbourne
Pont Miss Connell
Meme
Tennessy
Knox Hats
Mont
Centerville Line
Whornton Hotel
Connells
Oglesby and
Starte
Thornton Hotel
Kleepers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!