Butte Current Notes Local visitors and moves in town
A parade of guests and locals fills Butte with arrivals and departures. Names include A P Fagan, Miss Edna Bell of Dillon, Nathan Godfrey, Dwight Bushnell, W J McQuaid, Marion Leach, Ss N Cowan, and many more visiting, staying, or traveling. Quartz location blanks noted, and Forest Service staff from Helena mentioned. Includes ads and magazine sales at P O News Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bell
Dillon
Butte
David Strasberg
Fort Benton
J. H. Siegfried
Hauser Lake
W. H. Smith
Drummond
Marion Leach
Lewistown
Finlen
Ss. N. Cowan
Bozeman
Carl Galiger
Seattle
H. T. Poindexter
Thornton
J. M. White
Dwight Bushnell
Yelena National Forest
Nathan Godfrey
State Railway Commission
D. G. Brownell
Anaconda
H. F. Collins
Young Millionaire Guardian Plans 200000 Loan to State Savings Bank
Probate court authorized Edward Creighton Largey to loan 200000 to the State Savings bank with a first mortgage on its new building at Park and Main. Largey, younger of the Largey family, will reach majority in April. His mother Lulu Largey Catron, guardian, petitioned for permission to invest and Mr Largey consented. The building is valued at 450000 and the bank’s rehabilitation follows its earlier suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Creighton Largey
Largey
State Savings Bank
Park and
Main Streets
Lulu Largey-Catron
Young Largey
District Court
Submarine Defense Bill For Pacific Coast Ports
Representative Kahn of California introduced a bill to defend Pacific coast ports funding submarine torpedo boats. The measure seeks 1 000 600 dollars for construction at a cost not to exceed 6 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kahn
California
Pacific Coast
City Directory Ad Listings Mention Classified Readers
The page mentions that nearly every directory page lists names of people who would view classified ads in the paper, highlighting reader reach and potential audience for notices.
City Hall Addition Bidter Refused by Council
The court or council reviews bids for the city hall addition project and decides not to accept any of the bids. The decision follows a formal evaluation process among several defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couscll
Long Butte suit on South Park addition comes to ruling
In district court Judge Jere Leslie in Great Falls presided over the Kenyon versus Cannon et al. accounting case. Referee Davidson found Cannon and others owe sums while Kenyon should receive funds. defense objected to the referee and the judge upheld referee appointment. Testimony included Forbis prior statements and Cannon’s payments. hearings adjourned to continue. City council meanwhile voted to proceed with city labor on South of town additions and hospital detention expansion, amid bids and protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Leslie
Great Falls
Lynch
Department of the District Court
O. E. Kenyon
John A. Cannon
Cannon
H. H. McCord
James W. Murphy
James W. Forbis
C. N. Davidson
Murphy
McCord
South Park
Butte
Forbis
Kenyon
Davidson
J. J. McHatton
I. A. Cohen
R. L. Clinton
W. A. Pennington
Miles J. Cavanaugh
A. J. Poore
Mary D. Forbis
McHatton
Leslie
Ledwidge
Clancy
Butte Knickerbocker Mining Files Annual Statement
The annual statement filed with the county clerk shows capital stock of 3 million dollars and liabilities of 3 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Knickerbocker Mining Company
Auction Notice Says Seats Reserved for Ladies
Auction to be held tomorrow announces seating for ladies only. No meals or refreshments mentioned.
Orton Bros. Piano and Organ Value in Butte
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call on Orton Bros., 219 N. Main St. Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
N. Main St
Butte
The Clothery Sells High Grade Men’s Apparel
A local advertorial stresses that personal style depends on choosing garments suited to the wearer. It promotes The Clothery as a store dedicated exclusively to men’s high grade apparel, arguing focused effort yields better quality than general retailers.
Butte Branch of Theatrical Mechanical Association Formed
The Butte branch was perfected at the Grand Opéra house with officers elected including President George W. Donahue and Vice President Charles J. Edwards. Charles Malloy pressed for a grand lodge charter to install Feb 10, and local incorporation steps were started. The fraternal benevolent group offers sick and death benefits, excludes labor dispute actions, and admits any theatrical worker with six months’ experience. The new lodge begins with 35 members. 100 plus lodges exist nationally.
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Butte
The
Theatrical Mechanical Association
Grand Opéra House
George W. Donahue
Charles J. Edwards
al C. Newman
William Lloyd
Hi Kimball
Joe Levesey
John Thomas
D. D. Phalen
David Evans
Melville Sternfels
Charles Malloy
Grand Lodge
United States
Mayer's 22 West Park Offers Watches and Repairs
Mayer's at 22 West Park advertises mainsprings at a dollar and watch cleaning for one dollar fifty with a year long guarantee on both. A 50 cent to two dollar premium elsewhere voids the guarantee. State Savings bank checks are accepted for purchases and repair work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAYER
West Park
State Savings Bank
Montana Optical Company Offers Glasses at $7.50
The Montana Optical company lowers the price of solid gold glasses to seven dollars fifty cents, undercutting rivals charging ten dollars or more. Located at 22 West Park in Mayer's Jewelry Store, it promises free fitting by an experienced optometrist and a guaranteed satisfaction in fit and quality. State Savings bank checks are accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Optical Company
Butte
West Park
Mayer
Montana Optical CO
State Savings Bank
Butte City Council Debates Annexation and Fire Hose Funds
The judiciary committee recommends pursuing liability for ex city clerk J. M. Kennedy over bid deposits for fire hose. It also proposes selling city dump land to the Milwaukee road for 3250 with conditions on debris removal and a 60 foot public highway, else revert to Butte. Annexation reports pass with six extra resolutions for more territory. Feb 19 set for hearing objections from resident freeholders. The council approves ordinance on employment agencies and sidewalks, then adjourns. J L Davis visits Butte. Ads promote Elroff optometrist glasses with low prices and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
Aetna Bank
J. M. Kennedy
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee Company
Butte
mc¢Norton
Mack Sode
A. J. Clark
Peter Teague
Cohen
Empire
Front Street
Montana
Granite Street
Excelsior
Olympia
Casey
The Constant Wearing of a Hat and Hair Health Claim
An old advertisement extols Newbro's Herpicide as a dandruff cure and hair growth stimulant. It warns dandruff germs thrive without air, leading to baldness, and promotes the product as a pleasant hair dressing with no injurious substances. Samples offered for 10 cents. available via Detroit and listed drug firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Gruggiste
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
Standard Drug Company
Anaconda
Newbro Drug Company
Butte
Special Agents
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Butte News
Standard
Hast Broadway
Independent
Opticians
A. P. Fagan
N. W
Foon C. Hagesfold of
Missoula
H. C. Brown
T. F. Kern
Livingston
W. J. McQuaid
M. F. Gullett
Deer Lodge
Thomas Egan
Pat O'Brien
Hugh Daly
W. Taylor
Western Union Company
Helena
Creighton Largey
Denver
W. E. LaFountain
P. T. Harris
Forestry Service
George W. Chapman
Powell County
N. F. Hisset
Pennsylvania
New York
John H. Mulligan
Jefferson County
Alfred Karsted
Murray’s Hospital
Phoenix Building
J. H. Pankey
Eaton
Young
Lionaire
the State Savings Bank
J. H. Turner
Fowlis
Alderman White
Alderman McMahon
Alderman O'Donnell
O'Connor
White
Mullins
Ambrose
Corby
McMahon
Fenner
Day
Doran
Doull
John Harrington
Pat Harrington
Sullivan
Noel—Murphy
Cohen and Mullins
Show People OF
Perfect Organization
Dresser
West Park Str
Alderman Murphy
Mayor Corby
Milwaukee
Booth
J. L. Davis
Eliott
Elroff
Elofe
West Park Street
Joseph Richards
South
Mont
Ind
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