Widow Claims Casey Will invalid in contest and seeks administratrix role
A woman identifying as Mrs. George H Casey files notice of contest to the late George H Casey’s will and petitions to be administratrix of his estate. She also claims a common law marriage and questions mental capacity at execution, while another woman, Gladys Mimi, may pursue a similar widow claim. The estate’s value is modest, with King named as executor in the will probate filing.
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George H Casey
George H. Casey
Butte
George Browne
Beryl Hastings
John Elliott
Hutte
Casey
George Casey
M.L Holland
EM. Lamb
Alberta
Canada
James H. King
King
Casey Company
Mig
Gladys MiMi
Bawey
Harowath Seeks Release In Habeas Corpus Case
Michael Harowath asks a distant court for release from jail via habeas corpus claiming lawful detention by Chief of Police Murphy. He faces a potential charge for inducing a girl to travel interstate for immoral purposes under Mann Act provisions, with custody on vagrancy meanwhile.
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Michael Harowath
Distanct Court
Murphy
Harowath
Butte
Chicago
Haro
Butte Pastor Recalls Holt’s Eccentricities in Mor gan Shooting
The Rev Roy Early, pastor of South Side Methodist in Butte, recalls Frank Holt, who shot John Pierpont Morgan, as a nervous yet capable Vanderbilt language instructor in 1912. Holt impressed students with his work ethic and talent, though his conduct drew attention and controversy later.
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Frank Holt
John Pierpont Morgan
Roy Early
South Side Methodist Episcopal Church
Butte
Nan
Early
Vanderbilt University
Holt
Vanderbilt
Funeral Notice For Edgar Poole At Pythian Castle
Mrs Joan V Dwyer recovering in Omaha hospital from illness extends concern. City Attorney Dwyer recently returned from Omaha. funeral for Edgar Poole to be attended by Calanthe to age No 40 and sister lodges at Pythian Castle South Main Street Wednesday at 1 30. Morris Murphy C Thomas Sturtridge K of R and 5.
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Joan V. Dwyer
Dwyer
Omaha
Calanthe
Pythian Castle
South Main Street
Edgar Poole
Morris Murphy
C. Thomas Sturtridge K
Memorial to Mrs Eddy Planned at Mount Auburn Cemetery
A 1911 notice from the Christian Science board announces a memorial for Mrs Eddy to be erected at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The project, funded by donations via Stephen A. Chase, has grown to a reported 75,604.43 in funds with total cost estimated at 110,000. The design by Edgerton Swartwout features a circular open colonnade, white granite, and a raised platform overlooking the lake.
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Christian Science Board of Directors
Mire
Stephen A. Chase
Post Office
Fall River
Edgerton Swartwout
New York City
Ite
Elbert
Barlow
Meanwthal Site
Fower
Swartwout Discusses Memorial Columns and Architecture
Swartwout explains that the memorial columns are under board direction and built largely by motel models. He notes plaster full-size models and outdoor progress, and connects architectural materialism in mid 19th century America to a decline in idealist design.
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Androntcos
Cyrrhus
From Stage to Pulpit Story of Conversion
Walter Lindberg will recount a remarkable conversion from stage to pulpit at a grand sacred concert tonight in the Swedish Baptist church at 730 East Park street. Once a member of leading American Opera Companies for 13 years, he is described as having a voice of astonishing power and range with great richness. Professor Blakesley will accompany.
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Walter” Lindberg
Swedish Baptist Church
East Park
Lindberg
Blakesley
Insane Man Inquiring for Relatives in Butte
John Schmidt, an inmate at the state hospital of the insane in North Dakota, seeks friends or relatives in Butte, known before his incarceration, per a letter to Postmaster Malcolm Gillis from J. W. Jackson of the North Dakota board of control. A carload of envelopes will be distributed from the Butte post office to other Montana offices and states. Justice Conn reported yesterday on the wedding of Mose Willard and Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, held Sunday. the couple will reside in Butte at Springs.
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John Schmidt
State Hospital of the Insane
North Dakota
Butte
Malcolm Gillis
J. W. Jackson
North Dakota Board of Control of State Institutons
Butte Post Ofice
Montana
Nor Ees Ho
Justice Conn
Purue Yeseraay
Mose Willard
Lizzie Thompson
Mrs. Willard
Married at eighteen but divorces after years of cruelty
Jelm Ojala received a divorce from John Ojala on grounds of cruelty after he withdrew his answer and defaulted. They wed June 1 1913 when she was 18. she described threats with a gun, and she later hid his gun to protect herself. The judge noted two years as an unusually long marriage in those parts. Meanwhile, a Butte post office report shows an 86-10 percent rise in April to June mail business, and Elks’ day planning at the race track is scheduled for July 18 with all Butte Elks urged to attend.
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Jelm Ojala
John Ojala
Donlan
Ojala
Ama Ranch
Butte
Elke
Elks’ Hall
Elks
Garfield Tonkin
E. R. Frank L. Riley
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Hkennessys
Hennessys
Kennessys
Garreaux
En-Yard
Administhorg
Ason
Mrs. Mary Eddy
Swartwour
Uiis
Mayer
Judge
Kea
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