Butte Current Notes highlight local visits and services
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Mrs J W Turner ill. Helena visits and travel notes abound with arrivals at Finlen Thornton and Basin hotels. Northern Pacific adds electric sleeper to North Coast Limited. Local staff shifts and new inspections mark ongoing city life.
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Orton Bros
J. W. Turner
George H. Berry
Helena
Sherman's
J. H. Taft
Basin
Butte
John Dover
W. J Thomas
Luke Kelly
Stockton
Cal
Macginniss
M. Thurston
Lewistown
Finlen
Bell Lidgate
Jefferson County
Mayer
Hanson
Helen Shively
Margaret Sizer
W. A. Kidney
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
W. E. Currah
Fremont Street
Turner Ashley Steele
Shelby Irvine
Marcus Lissner
P. O
West Park
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
Thomas J. Flavin
Butte Bost
Spokane
Port Office
Portland
Christian Endeavor Convention Ticket Sale to Denver
Northern Pacific offers round trip passes from Montana points to Denver for the Christian Endeavor convention. Tickets on July 7 and 8, final return by August 21, price 22 dollars. Good for stopovers. Inquiries to W. H. Merriman, General Agent.
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The
Christian Endeavor Society
Denver
Northern Pacific
Montana
W. H. Merriman
Centerville Relative Dies in Cornwall at 28
John H. Pearce of Centerville learned of the death in Redruth Cornwall of his cousin Billy Williams aged 28. Williams long resided in Centerville and returned to England two years ago for his health. He died of miner's consumption and leaves a wife and six children.
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John H. Pearce
Centerville
Redruth
Cornwall
Billy” Williams
Billy Wiliams
England
Miner
Talking Spirits Close Convention Ends Spiritualist Meeting
The state spiritualist convention closed last night in the old Masonic hall with a large audience. Mr. and Mrs. Kates spoke on spiritualism and women's rights, and Mrs. Kates described mediumship scenes while addressing the belief's aims and the question of heredity.
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Old Masonic Hall
Kates
Nother Sprit
James
Spiritual Medium Hosts Afternoon Session and Election
In the event a spiritual medium led a session where attendees affirmed recognition of spirits and the medium spoke of Lizzie Watson. In the afternoon the state association elected W. J. Hicks of Anaconda as president and chose a board of trustees. Members urged subscriptions to fund the Work in the first year.
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Lizzie Watson
W. J. Hicks
Anaconda
State Association
Peeples Hurt While Trying to Stop Runaway Horse Near Butte
James Peeples attempted to halt a runaway horse pulling a buggy about a mile and a half from Butte. He suffers a badly bruised right knee and facial and head lacerations, including a chipped chin, and is under care at St. James' hospital. He lives at 114 Dakota Street and is unmarried.
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James Peeples
Butte
St. James’ Hospital
Peeples
Dakota Street
Excursions On Great Northern Railway Weekend Deals
Week ending excursions via Great Northern Railway showcase round trips to Basin or Boulder with spring weekend travel, returning Monday. Alhambra round trip advertised at 1.00. Ticket office listed at 41 North Main Street, Butte. Dueling is now in bad repute.
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Great Northern Railway
Boulder
Alhambra
North Main Street
Butte
Crusade Against Dueling Spreads Across Europe
The Pall Mall Gazette reports continental attitudes toward dueling, noting widespread disapproval yet enduring practice. It describes a formed international association led by Don Alfonso and Marquis Tacoli’s case, promoting legal protection for personal honor and private courts of honor while facing government resistance in Austria.
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Pall Mall Gazette
France
Italy
England
Marquis Tacoli
Count Ledochowski
Don Alfonso Ui Ourbon
Tacoli
Don Alfonso
Spain
Europe
St. Louis
Association
Germany
League
Austria
von Pitretch
Weee Waif Is an Orphan Returned to the Doctor
A baby thought to be the offspring of an Assyrian man is claimed by Dr. Weyerhorst and the colony as not his. Assyrians, led by John Paul, conclude the child is too old to be theirs, about five months, and decide to discard the infant. The doctor keeps the boy, while the colony rejects claims.
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Standard
Sullivan
Weyerhorst
John Paul
Dr Weverhorst
Dr. Weyerhorst
Northern Pacific Announces Summer Excursion Train Service
Northern Pacific will inaugurate its summer excursion train to Twin Bridges Alder and intermediate points next Sunday. The train departs Butte at 9 a m and returns from Alder at 5 45 p m arriving in Butte at 9 p m with special rates on this train only. For details contact W H Merriman General Agent Northern Pacific Ry.
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Northern Pacific
Twin Bridges
Alder
Butte
W. H. Merriman
N. P. Ry
Jack Jolly Acquitted of Murder Charge
Jack Jolly, former city marshal of Butte and former Nome police chief, was acquitted by a jury of murder after resigning following the shooting of a police officer. Nome reports do not reveal reinstatement status. Jolly had prior jail time for a card game related dispute with Lyman Byther, who later died.
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Jack Jolly
Butte
Nome
Alaska
Jolly
Lyman Byther
Byther
Two New York Women Run Western Auction Scam
Two young New York women reportedly pul l a clever auction scheme in western cities, inviting local society women to attend auctions at framed residences. Vendors say invitations stemmed from social circles, with lavish bric a brac and wares sold at inflated prices, leading to widespread bidding and regretful purchases before the women moved on to new towns for wholesale stock.
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Chicago Chronicle
New York
West
Bowdoin student recalls meeting with Prof Parker
A young Bowdoin medical student once asked the late Prof Parker a question about medical ethics and research. The exchange highlighted Parker’s emphasis on rigorous methods and human subjects protection during his career at Bowdoin College.
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The
New York Times
Bowdoin @c@llege
Prof
Parker
Anatomy Note Highlights Few New Bones in Last Decade
A professor addresses a student, remarking that there have been very few new bones added to the human body in the past ten years, as part of a discussion on anatomy and library resources.
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Cleveland
Bright Young Woman Designs Mardi Gras Carnival Attractions
Miss Jennie Wilde of New Orleans, granddaughter of Richard Henry Wilde, is one of two designers for the citys carnivals. She plans and originates parade and ball ideas, often shaping details to fit captains or committees, and also designs for Mobile and Kansas City carnivals.
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Jennie Wilde
New Orelans
New Orleans
Miss Wilde
Richard Henry Wilde
Augusta
Art League
New York
Mobile
Kansas City
Capetains
New Hotel Bathraises Curiosity at Local Dinner
At a recent dinner Chauncey M. Depew shared a letter from a friend describing a newly built hotel in her city. She, as guest, praised a bathroom so fascinating she could hardly wait for Saturday night to enjoy it.
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New York Times
Chauncey M. Depew
Mighty Interesting From the New York Run
A brief humor piece notes a bore's sudden turn to talk about himself during a New York Run, adding a wry, observational tone typical of the era. The vignette relies on social interaction quirks and light satire without broad context or events.
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New York
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Butte News
Btandard
East Broadway
Butte Telephone
Butte, Mont
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Thomas Roskilly
York
Charles E. Morris
Pony
John H. Wein
H. F. Pligelman
John Trenary
Charles ‘Hill
Virginia City
George M. Hatch
Big Timber
Finlen Hotel
F.C. Kreas
Dillon
Thornton Hotel
Helen Taylor
Melena
Stella Savage
Paul Voell
Great Falls
Frank H. Cooney
West Galena Street
Lizzie Richardson
Lela Weimer
Will Steele
Col
W. F. Sanders
L. P. Sanders
Billy Williams
Mrs. Kates
Sion
Men's Fashion Pmporium
Boucher
Park Street Clothier
Weer Park
Jaynes
Ruyee
Nature
W. R. Meech
C. P. & Bike
Northern Pacific Sunday Excares
His
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Galena Street
Ellis Paint CO
Ocallick
T. Patrick's Cemetery
Catholic Cemetery Committee
South Mainston
Boston Cafe
Masonic Temple
West Park St
Montana Commandery
Knights Templars
McCrimmon
Henderson
W. Park St
Youlden
Pipestone Springs
Springs
C. R. Burket, Per
BANKS
Mont
F. Aug Heinze
A. B. Clements
Oto Capital
isf!—Incorporated
John D. Ryan
John R. Toole
C. C. Swinborne
RA Kunkel
Charles R. Leonard
T. R. Hinds
V. Prest
Fayette
First National Bank
Capital
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbott
EE. B. Weirick
Dutton
State Savings Bank
Main and Park
John A. Creighton
G. W. Bmapleton
Thodgens
Omaha
G. W Peapleton
A. H Barret
B. D. Leavitt
VY. Kemper
T. M. Hodgens
J. O. Hodgens
Simon Bank
West Park Street
Scure
W. A. Cook
M. D
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Colo
the Butta Undertaker
Usderitai
Ené Kabaime
W. Wark St
Phese
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