Short Line Cuts Idaho Local Fares To Four Cents
The Oregon Short Line announces Idaho local rates will drop from five to four cents a mile starting February first. The change matches Montana rates and excludes Wood River and Salmon River branches. Officials expect increased travel and Idaho growth. through rates adjust later. The Northern Pacific adds mining notes on Thunder Mountain near the Salmon River, with access improvements planned and gold copper finds noted, cautioning travelers to wait until March 1.
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Butte
Oregon
Salt Lake
Idaho
Montana
Wood River
Salmon River
Thunder Mountain
Nortern Pacific
Mile Fork
Salmon
Warrens
Bute
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Palouse
Lewiston
Stites
Dining car tale helps railways switch to la carte plan
A Burlington dining car anecdote shows a passenger ordering three soups vegetables fish meats and still craving pie. The story helped illustrate why railroads moved from fixed price meals to an a la carte system where passengers pay only for what they order.
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Burlington Railroad
Burlinston
Wanted to borrow on hotel furnishings and Broadway properties
A notice states a loan request for seven thousand dollars secured by hotel furnishings valued at fifteen thousand dollars and six thousand dollars secured by Broadway buildings and lots valued at thirteen thousand dollars. Correspondence directed to W. H. Winters at 23 24 Owsley block Butte Montana.
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Broadway
W. H. Winters
Owsley Block
Butte
Mont
Judge Clancy Cleans Calendar Striking Bordeaux Motions
In a court session Judge Clancy ruled that a combined Bordeaux divorce motion and related counter affidavit strike were not properly on the calendar. He ordered both motions stricken from the docket and proceeded with the next case, insisting rules must be followed.
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Mr. Thresher
Sharkey Visits Butte and Meets Local Admirers
Tom Sharkey, the fighter who battled Jeffries and Fitzsimmons, tours Butte for several days. He chats with Northern Pacific staff, meets Park Street merchants, and is introduced to a bartender who remarks on his modest bearing. He continues to explore the area before a freight run with C. A. Sharkey as traveling agent.
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Sharkey
Butte
The
Northern Pacific
James E. Liebe
Man
Pa K
Beoai- Way
Mr. Sharkey
Sarkey
Liebe
East Park Street
Tom Sharkey
Mr. Liebe
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Pugilist
Soeci Freigt
C. A. Sharkey
Park Street
Divorce Granted in Hunter versus Hunter Case
Judge Harney opened the divorce case between Cora Hunter and Fank Hunter, granting the plaintiff a decree. The couple wed at Boulder on Aug 18, 1887 and have a nearly two year old child. The wife testified to cruelty and threats to kill. They own ranch property near Steveneville. The suit moved to Ravalli county, then settled on property interests with the defendant offering no further opposition.
Ida Davidson Granted Divorce From Thomas Davidson
Judge Harney grants Ida Davidson a divorce based on cruelty since their 1891 Billings marriage. Testimony alleges six years of mistreatment and a frightening incident at Pony on October 1 when Thomas threatened her with a knife, forcing her to seek safety.
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Ida Davidson
Thomas Davidson
Harney
Billings
Pony
Divorce filings for Baptist and Huver suits filed yesterday
Defaults were entered yesterday in the divorce suits of Edward Baptist and Kate Baptist and in the divorce suits of Helen Huver and William Huver.
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Edward Baptist
Kate Baptist
Helen Huver
William Huver
Overland Trains Behind Time In Cold Weather
Northern Pacific trains to Butte were late due to severe cold. The Logan to Butte service arrived at 3 PM instead of noon, and the Gallatin route from Garrison was six hours late. The Great Northern and B A P trains stayed on schedule for short runs.
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Northern Pacific Overland
Butte
Northern Pacific
Logan
Eck
Garrison
Great Northern
Silk fabrics sale cuts prices on wardrobes and wares
Advertised sale offers white silk armoire and peau de soie fabrics at deep discounts. Prices drop from $1.25 to 0.73 a yard for silk weaves including black taffeta and velour, with other silks and brocades reduced in the same proportion.
Bargain Sale on Wool Dress Goods and Serges
A local sale offers colored dress goods whipcords serge Venetians and all wool fabrics at 48 a yard with some slight staining. Imported all wool dress goods fetch 1.59 to 1.75 a yard. Navy blue serges and cheviots reduced to 62 1 2 cents a yard during the sale.
Bargains In Woolens and Tailored Garments
A Black wool storm serge and Sirian heavy weave fabrics offered at reduced yard prices. Camel’s hair and cheviot suits cut to 82c and 82e per yard. New embroideries, all overs and robes shown opposite. Large variety of suits and jackets marked down from higher prices. Novelty costumes, opera coats and capes also discounted.
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Cvo
Big Jacket Bargains
Sale announces 50 women's and misses jackets for 5.00 each, previously up to 22.09. Also 40 heavy winter jackets, 22 inches long, in multiple colors and fabrics, with some satin lining and storm collars. Sizes vary. prices 2.95 to 5.00.
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Kersey
Chinchilla
Butte
Hanan
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Philadelphia Inquirer
State OF Idaho
N. P
Clancy
Bordeaux
Dinary Physique
Montana Mueie Co
North Main
Mae Lion
Alaska
Silk
Big Jacket Bargains
New Raglans
Newmarkets
Serpentine
Royal Worcester
Connell
Segular
Brussels
Axminster
Keystone
Cretonnes
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