Butte Current notes district ad scraps and hints
Fragmented items from a Butte column show rental offers for pianos and automobiles, phone numbers for services, a barbershop or piano tuner mention, a restaurant line about a first class meal, and assorted local notices. Readable names include Orton, Hunter, Sherman, Dodd, Keyser, Waldner, Freund, Me Springs, Barney, Grays, McLaughtin Coat Co, Rock Springs, and Park tours with a July 8 date fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Mute Cab and Transfer Co
Hunter
Sherman's
Park
Dr. Dodd
Keyser
Waldner D. Freund East
Barney's
Grays
Me Springs
McLaughtin Coat Co
Rock Springs
Montan sy ction: Dr Dre Wires to New York and travel deals
Fragmented extract shows a mix of names, rates, and train itineraries. It notes a broker directing wires to New York about nervous diseases, a Montanan trip with the Denver & Rio Grande, and a young man’s death at 22 after an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayrancisca
Arsnur Oelll Cuiet
Uwe Pacific
Mail Vistheriay
Smoke industry witness testimony in Anaconda hearing
A local testimony during an Anaconda hearing centers on whether the witness planned to quit smoking operations and whether offers were made to buy his place. The cross examination explores prior remarks about leaving stock and the timing of any sale, with repeated denials of receiving offers. The dialogue shows tension as attorneys seek clarity on the witness’s intentions and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Maeke
Chiten
Ben Crowe
Roberts
Winte
Roberta
Wits Hess
Fis
Ironett Pabbi
Mare
Atte HY Evans
Anton Petersen
Lower Initention
Decense
Creak
Siler Lake
Beate Peck
Damaged Goods Claim Disputed In Anaconda Meeting
An Anaconda dispute involves Alan Dennest and other attendees over a damaged shipment. Attorneys discuss the claim amount for items reported as ruined, including a $100 valuation and a $1 per unit assessment, with questions about smoke damage and potential recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Dennest
Damaged property debate and witness testimonies at trial
A witness described paying 20 dollars per acre for land amid a smoke damaged area while a defendant denied informing the committee of the damage. Testimony covered stock, hay, and grazing during summer months, with references to smoke zones, springs, and local ranches as witnesses discussed land and livestock management.
Fragmentary Testimony At Local Hearing On Farm Issues
Stilted testimony describes gardening practices at the poor farm and alfalfa crops. Witnesses mention drought, fertilizing, and market conditions in Anaconda as the hearing adjourns with delays due to Master Crane's vacation and court time in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ph Steffanson
Joni Steffanson
Monty
Staton
Walker
Anaconda
Crane
Helena
Allowell
Nome
United States
Leod statement touches wife dispute and court rumor
The article reports on a statement by M Leod denying a newspaper claim that his wife sought a reconciliation with him. He says the wife lied about a past separation and notes the couple’s finances and alleged domestic tension. Separate legal notices involve Corneliua Fleming seeking $2368 against Annie Coughlin, John Sohnes and S A Halls, plus mortgage foreclosure on Schwilt property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corneliua Fleming
Annie Coughlin
John. Sohnes
S.A
Schwiltode
Death recalls pioneer days in Butte mining era
The burial of John Wagner at Ditton recalls harsh pioneer times near Butte in 1873 during Indian hostilities. Wagner and companions faced brutal attacks near Montague and Winters ranches, escaping to Bannack after a deadly night. He walked out severely injured but survived, epitomizing grit of early Montana settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Ditton
Butte
Montstia
Mike Horwho
Mombue
Beata Kaw
Jewph
Winters & Montigue Ranch
Joree Prairie
Brenner Ranch
Montague
Nisi
Wagner
Kerr Wine
Althody
Blondy Hattie
Hig
Bannack
Raniah
Prickly incident heals after long hospital stay
The account recalls an old timer recounting a painful accident from Monts days in Heaverhead county. A worker was pricked by spikes from a plant causing severe injuries to his hands and knees. Companions and old-timers recall the episode and the man’s eventual recovery after lengthy treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Wachee
Tisk
Montsid
Heaverhead
Destruction of Young Trees Sparks Public Debate
The County Courthouse yard long lined with pines facing Fourth of July decor had trees cut for decorative purposes raising questions if the act violated laws on removing timber. Officials weigh whether the removal of young timber at the Hutte site constitutes damage or a sanctioned display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutte
Shiine
Tate Ray
Nana
Help Sought and Found at Employment Office
Fragmentary OCR recalls attempts to hire at an employment office with mentions of month totals, applications, and job positions. Details are fragmented but indicate various roles such as ranch hands laborers section men miners choppers and more, with counts and notes on men and numbers.
New School Groundwork Nears Start After Board Approval
The school board learned that the property owner will begin construction for an industrial school site within days. Representatives confirmed deeds and ground readiness, and the board authorized the required funds and dealer actions.
Fourth of July Offers Spark Store Hours
The busy store plans post Fourth of July offers for local shoppers. Skyrocketing activity and sunrise routines mark the holiday morning as Moree Street welcomes residents and visitors seeking deals and essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reir Moree
Amusement Arcade Popularity Grows In Town
A fragmented local notice reports increased interest in an amusement arcade. It mentions a ceremony and a death at a Meaderviller residence, detailing a funeral set for Thursday afternoon and references a Mrs Margaret Jobe aged 68.
Peppy Earceny Case Involving Butte Timber Theft
A local larceny case in Dillon recalls a timber theft from Lexington with several suspects named, including Sustlow Doran and Artis. Witnesses failed to identify the accused, as the incident involves a special train run with stops for fishermen and picnickers, detailing fares between Butte and nearby towns and a July 4 1906 schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham
Doran
Peng
Lexington
Wis
Colligan Yester
Snort
Big Tole
Dillon
Glen
Butte
Melrose
Encampment plan outlined for militia near American bake test
The text details an August encampment plan by a militia unit, listing dates, sites, and operations. It mentions maneuvers at American bake facility tests, establishment of quarters, and planning for cavalry and artillery encampments. Military figures such as Funston are referenced in connection with site details and preparty arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat
Renee Hetern
Chrik Funston
Feeb
Ft Artilleey
Nurrounds Americas
Murray
Puniston
Magnolia woman dies after brief illness at Meaderville
Mrs. Margaret Jenna, 68, longtime resident of the Butte district, died yesterday afternoon at her daughter’s home on Main Street Meaderville after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the daughter’s residence with Rev. R. E. Wife officiating, burial in Mt. Moriah cemetery. Fidelity lodge members are urged to attend the funeral of brother Jacob Schanbanker at Fidelity hall Thursday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach J
Oeluck
Margaret Jobe
Margaret
Sity
Meaderviller
Margaret Jenna
Margaret Davis
Main Street
Meaderville
Butte
Lame
Mt. Moriah
AML
Fidelity Lodge
No. & 100
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The
Standard
East Broadway
Telephone
Pickard
Hight and Fairfield Co
New York
West Park
David Aspland
Douglas
Linn
Siang
Hat A. Donovan
Montany
Scania
Leach
Gilroy
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver
Iin
Montana
Twonton & Stortana Tana
Routh
Xirectal
Altima Palace
Slenrane Care
Ning Rar
Apa. Mn
Gregon
Bio Ind
Cole
Wing Butte
Ally Ng
Cal Aenery
E.R. Hunt
Anaconda Teamater
the Style Shop
Atterbury
Park Str
Dan
Moe
Thal
Vane
Cate
Mansfield Cin
Anascondi
Steve Henaults
Anacande Harnes
Examina
Exane
Mrclinton
Atic
Rae
Atock
M’leod
Cone
Danatetcoa
Rhades
Mekwood
Arait
Orton Bros
PTNER
Uhromah Willems
Ayer
Emenna
Alan
Banvack
Madame Palma
Voyant
West Broadway
Opposte Library
Palm
Broadway
Woodville Creamery
E. Park
Mack
Aph
Puwer
Aes
Peppy Earceny
Ateconda
Bute
Gregson
Gen. Funston
Notte
Youlden
Anal
Crescent
Mall
Panama
Boucher
F. A. Ironside
Stromberg Mullins CO
Gannymede
Whiskey Butte, Mont
San
Wrof
Kaliski
St Me
Matty
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