Butte Current Notes Highlight Local Delights And Visits
A parade of short items notes summer ads and hometown updates. Mentions include merchants like Gamer's Lisa's and The Clothery, travel notices for Nor ton Bros and the North Coast Limited, births and hospital news, school officials in Helena, and local visits from families and out-of-town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamer's
J. L. Cigura
Orton Bros
Madame Robinon
North Main
Yegen Bros
H. Evans
Rose
Butte
Glass eye pawn loan tale from Dublin John era
An impoverished man visits a pawnshop on East Park Street seeking a small loan. He offers his glass eye as security, but the pawnbroker declines. The scene ends with the visitor leaving in disappointment amid chatter about races, beggars, and mayoral concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
East Park Street
Dublin
John
Vacant Lot Draws Police Roundup Talk
Chief Murphy plans a broad roundup at the station over the next few days, targeting beggars and other undesirable characters after a report determined the area was vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Murphy
Three Youngsters Suffer Broken Elbows In Play
Three boys aged 3 5 and 7 were treated at St James hospital yesterday after injuries from playing. Joseph Cleary son of the fire chief assistant of 920 Caledonian street was pushed from a wagon. John Waldie of West Daly street Walkerville fell from a hitching post and Arthur Bernard of 16 East Second street fell from a porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Hospital
Joseph Cleary
Caledonian Street
John Waldie
Weat Daly Street
Walkerville
Arthur Bernard
East Second Street
Champion Wrestler Henry Irslinger Headed for Empire Next Week
Henry Irslinger the Austrian middleweight wrestling champion and Lord Lonsdale diamond belt holder arrives in Butte to appear at Empire theater between night shows next week. Known for matches across the U S and Europe he offers $25 to any man who can throw him in 13 minutes and $50 to any man who can throw him in the same time. Irslinger has defeated Bob Berry Frank Crozer Joe Carrol and Jos Fosterson and boasts five years without a defeat since becoming champion. He recently defeated Joe Turner in Washington D C and beat Martin Ludecke in New Haven. The sport is expected to revive interest in Butte wrestling audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Irslinger
Hammerstein Theater
New York City
Butte
Empire Theater
Irslinger
Europe
England
Bob Berry
Frank Crozer
Joe Carrol
Jos Fosterson
The
Empire
Irs-inger
Henry
Joe Turner
Washington, D.C
Martin Ludecke
New Haven
Gardens Today Band Concert At Libera ti Soloes
The Gardens Today presents a band concert this afternoon and evening featuring cornet solos by Liberati with a selection of light classics and melodies for local residents.
Inquest Probes Death of Mountain View Engine Worker Hodge
An inquest into the death of Albert G. Hodge, an oiler and wiper in Mountain View's engine room, heard no witness saw him struck by a drive shaft rod. Witnesses suggested he leaned into machinery and was knocked into the pit where he died. The jury returned a verdict that death resulted from injuries while at work, with the cause of death listed as unknown by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Hodge
Mountain View
Hodge
T M A GRAND OFFICERS VISIT BUTTE
The local officers and members of Theatrical Mechanics plan to entertain grand lodge officers and wives tomorrow from 9 AM to 7 PM in Butte The visitors travel to Spokane for the grand lodge biennial session July 7 to 12 Delegates from across the United States will attend The party is led by Grand Secretary Newman and includes plans for the Seeing Butte car and other entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
Grand Lodge
Butte
United States
Newman
Bechtel Returns Home to Pastor Immanuel Church
The Rev. Leslie A Bechtel begins a three year pastorate at Immanuel Presbyterian in Butte with bride Gertrude Ex Bechtel. He grew up in Butte, studied at Bozeman Agricultural College and Wisconsin University, then Union Theological Seminary New York, marrying June 18 after graduating with a bachelor of divinity. The church, long without a pastor, awaits revival under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie A. Bechtel
Butte
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Galena and
Gaylord Streets
Leslie
Old
Washington School
Agricultural College
Bozeman
University of Wisconsin
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Lyndhurst
N. Uistance
Gertrude Ex
Andrew Egert
Leslie Bechtel
Bechtel
Immanuel Church
Presbyterian Home Mission Board
Ens
Clarence A Smith Guilty by Red Socialists Grievance
A local Red Socialist committee found Alderman Clarence A Smith guilty of disloyalty and not obeying party orders. They recommended drastic action, but the vote deferred action until a party referendum. Smith defaulted, was declared guilty, and his resignation from the Seventh Ward was to be presented to the city council. The council delayed action pending state charter questions and race for central committee nominations were set as stock voting and credentials arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Smith Iderman
Smith
A. D. Sheldon
Jocal
Willis
State Committee
Shevlin
William Sullivan
Butte Socialist Publishing Company
City Central Committee
George Curry
Phil Christian
Central Committee
Yellows
New Butte
New City Central Committee
George Free
Arthur E. Cox
Patrick Deloughery
Michael Hennessy
State Examining Board Completes City Audit
The state examining board finished auditing city books begun June 25, reviewing the treasurer clerk engineer and other departments. The report to the state auditor will disclose results and recommendations for a uniform accounting system across cities. Also noted were officers elected for six months by the meeting: President J J Moyle first VP Harry Semmons second VP F D Darnell third VP J J Knight Secretary J L Harrison Treasurer D Giara Trustees Julius Wein J Lantz George Shale John Boone Batt Arrigoni. Installation set for July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Examining Board
H. H. McGraw
C. 0. Williams
A.Z. Hibbard
Tutte
Suver
Progressive Do
J. J. Moyle
Harry Semmons
F. D. Darnell
J. J. Knight
J. L. Harrison
D. Giara
Julius Wein
J. Lantz
George Shale
John
Boone
Batt Arrigoni
Signor Liberati to perform with Boston and Montana band at gardens
At Columbia Gardens in Butte Signor Liberati with the Boston and Montana band will present a special concert this afternoon and evening. Mrs Collins shares Sunday program with Leaping act Devil Hurley and Miss Labella performing an extreme aerial leap. The shows run Sunday afternoon and evening with Mrs Collins singing both sessions and the exhibition drawing local crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Liberati
Boston
Montana
Gardens
Butte
Dave Devil Hurley
Miss Labella
Hurley
Marth Collins
Butte Briefs Describe Local Births and Visits
Dr and Mrs Arthur G Allan have returned from California. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Hugh Speirs of 312 South Idaho street. Mr and Mrs J G Hammer are in the city on a visit from Portland where they now live. Leonard Mildred John and Archibald of Portland visit Passmore relatives. Harry Stilwell of the Butte Anaconda Pacific railway rode the Oregon Short Line last night en route to Salt Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severson
North Coast Limited
Seattle
Esther Watsworth
Missoula
John Groeneveld
Flathead Lake
Harry Stilwell
Anaconda
E. Stilwell
South
Ariezona Street
Frank E. Hatcher
Rabbitt Bureau Company
Boise
Idaho
P. O
E. J. Ryan
West Park Street
Ella Crowley
Helena
Dora Kelly
P. J. Calpin
Rose Quill
St. James’ Hospital
John Elliott
John Gillie
Excelsior Avenue
Adv
Montana State Spiritualist Association
Butte
Odd Fellows’ Hall
West Broadway
Jack Wortman
Spokane
Adolph Hellbronner
Arthur G. Allan
California
Hugh Speirs
Idaho Street
J. G. Hammer
Portland
Leonard
Mildred
John
Archibald
Passmore
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Oregon
Salt Lake
Thirteen Again Bobs Up in Wilson Family News
President Wilson’s belief in the lucky number thirteen surfaces as Miss Jessie Wilson, second daughter of the president and Mrs. Wilson, announces her engagement to Francis B. Wren of Lancaster Pennsylvania The piece recalls past White House weddings noting thirteen brides from the presidency through history and mentions Alice Roosevelt and Cleveland as notable marriages in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Jessie Wilson
Francis B. Wre
Lancaster
White House
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
President Cleveland
Frances Folsom
Germany In 191 Exported Motor Vehicles Record
Germany exported 191 motor vehicles valued at 1000 dollars. Duluth plans to plant 4000 trees in streets and parks this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Duluth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Mont
J. T. Coyne
Booker
J. ‘Toole
Alexander Thompson
Leckner
Covert Street
Justice Doran
A. T. Morgan
Margaret Morgan
Nan Vivian
Fred McQueeney
Ronita
Morgan
Rayly Rebich
David Deasick
Justice Shea
Napton
Roy
Leon Grigg
T. A. Grigg
Harris
Roy ‘Grigg
Glass Eye
Thutte
Heart of Stone
the Clothery
North Main Street
Special Department For Motor Clothes
Shires Ae cm
Macett
Ana Aincoats
Ana
Towle Wintermaster Hankieingo
Rev
Leslie A. Rechtel
Liberati
Tadv
Estomes
Terlan Church
Mose Linz Jek
Clarence
SMT
Reds Socialist Loes
Progressive Club
Uvenirs
Glacier Park
Ted Alirand
E. E. German
North Main St
Iberati
B. & Mr. Band
Mrs. Collins
Devil Hurley
Miss Lake
Garde
Butte Briefs
Styoth
the Butte Hattery
West
Granite Street
T. J. McGione
the Fair Drug & Assay Supply Co
Marie
Newbro
East Park
Butt
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