Butte Current Notes Items Include Local Commerce News
Local notices list piano tuners and dealers, health resort trips, and an upcoming Modern Woodmen picnic in Missoula. Also noted are travel tips on Northern Pacific routes, a bridge outage near Homestake, marriage licenses, and a note on author Josephine Brake visiting Calamity Jane.
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Orton Bros
Fred Orton
N. Main
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
Montana Muele Co
Belle Springs
L. V. Wertheimer
Helena
Harvard
John A. Donovan
Butte
D. BE. Byrnes
Great Falls
Stromberg- Mullins Co
Anaconda Standard
Fred J. Rowlands
Broadway
Hanson
Gregson Springs
Montana
Modern Woodmen of America
Missoula
Stromberg-Mullins Co
Charles
Pierce
Philippines
Anaconda
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
J. F. Beaton
Neal J. Beaton
Seattle
Bert Merwin
Mary Meliss
Josephine Winfield Brake
Cinnabar
Calamity Jane
North Coast Limited
Bond Opinion Delay Halts School Building Plans
The city board awaits a legal opinion from Boston on a $100,000 bond issue for a new school, delaying construction. Union Bank & Trust of Helena awaits telegram confirmation. officials fear further losses of time and weather as they consider abrogating the contract if delay continues. The clerk’s financials show June to July treasury balances and building funds activity.
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Boston
Board of
Union Bank & Trust Company
Helena
Ramsey
Clinton
McC. White
Two frame houses and lot offered near Second street
For 1400 dollars you can buy two good frame houses and an extra large lot near Second street. Homes rent for 37 dollars a month. Easy terms. Or for 2550 dollars a four room brick house in the 500 block south with sewer bath water and a barn. Full sized lot. Reynolds and M'Dowell, 46 East Broadway.
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Second Street
Reynolds & M'Dowell
East Broadway
Two Motors Clash in Saucer Tonight Race
Ivor Lawson and Chapman race against the Turville brothers in a 10 mile Saucer event tonight with three riders set to sprint for the win.
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Saucer
Ivor Lawson
Chapman
Turville Brothers
Butte Mining and Development seeks vast ore at Emma claim
The Butte Mining and Development Company sinks a three compartment shaft at Silver and Colorado, down 200 feet with 650 feet target. The vein hailed as Butte’s largest, the Emma claim, supports a 25 man crew and a plant with boilers pumps and air compressor. Treasury reports about $65 000 on hand and $40 000 already spent. Officers include Lee Mantle J H Lynch Fayette Harrington W W McDowell and other prominent figures. Treasury stock offered at $1 50 per share with 25 000 shares. Prospectus free via Reynolds McDowell 46 East Broadway Butte.
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Butte Mining and Development Company
Silver and
Colorado Streets
Butte
Emma
Treasury
Lst
United States
Lee Mantle
J. H. Lynch
Fayette Harrington
Silver Bow National Bank of
W. W. McDowell
Copperopolis
Copperopolis Mine, Directors: Hon. Lee Mantle
George H Robinson
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
James A. Talbott
Firet National Bank of
W. L. Moyer
Western National Bank of
New York City
A. E. Spriggs
Montana
Jay Anderson
White Sulphur Springs
Reynolds & McDowell
Fast Broadway
Court tests challenged will of Mr. Rogers
Proceedings focus on whether the will created by Mr. Rogers stands despite a contest that raises questions about its validity. The document omits mention of Mrs. Heinish as a named beneficiary, suggesting potential legal dispute over the will’s terms and execution.
Fatally Burned Fire Destroys Chicago Commercial Avenue Buildings
Early today a gasoline stove explosion caused a blaze that consumed two frame structures at 8 712 to 8 714 Commercial avenue. Twelve residents, mostly Polish families, escaped in time, with Mrs. Stanilaus Sedkinaus badly burned and Peter Rudowize fatally burned. Three police officers rescued the occupants as the fire spread to stores on the ground floor. Financial loss reported as small.
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Chicago
Commercial Avenue
Stanilaus Sedkinaus
Peter Rudowize
Shaffer Seeks Amicable Settlement in Amalgamated Strike
Pittsburg July. After a conference between Amalgamated President Shaffer and Worren Arms of few combine interests the Wellsville dispute avoided today. A general executive board meeting is set for next Thursday to sign the scale for mills overall, with officers likely guiding the United States Steel approach.
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Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Worren Arms
Wellsville
the Woods
McKeesport
Combine Committee
United States Steel Corporation
Conservatives Claim Plural Vote Majority Based on Belgian Law
The conservatives assert they hold a majority in favor of the plural vote, citing Belgian law as the basis for their interpretation.
Capitol's Electric Fixtures Bids Opened for State House Work
Three members of the capitol building commission examined bids for electric fixtures, stone curbing, and loam covering of the state house grounds in Helena. Eight bidders were listed for electric fixtures including firms from Philadelphia, Chicago, Brooklyn, and New York.
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State House
Standard
Helena
Capitol Building Commission
J. M. Fox
Tt. L. Greenough
Missoula
EF. Beach
Augusta
Capitol Grounds
Horn & Brammen Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
J. O'Neill
St. Paul
W. C. Vosburg Manufacturing Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. 8. Edwards & Co
Chicago
Mitchell-Vance Co
New York
Witmarth & Co
Chicago Gas & Electric Fixture Company
Oxley & Nos Manufacturing Company
George H. Mitchell
Montana Sandstone Company
Henry Schmipf
A. D. Taylor
Bozeman
Jamce Allen
Johnson & Lind
Jury Cannot Agree in Pearson Coal Location Suit
In St Paul on July 9 the jury in Herbert W. Pearson of Duluth versus Great Northern Railway failed to reach a verdict after over a day of deliberation. Pearson sought 1.5 million dollars, claiming a contract for locating vast coal beds in Washington and Montana and a controversial theory on prehistoric sea beaches. The judge limited consideration to Montana deposits near Stockett and ruled the Washington fields irrelevant. A new trial date was indicated.
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St. Paul
Herbert W. Pearson
Duluth
Great Northern Railway Company
Pearson
Washington
Montana
Ita
Kelly
Washington Coal Fields
Stockett
Cascade County
Strikers Stand Firm in Reading Pa After Talks
Reading July 9 no Philadelphia and Reading striking employees returned to work today. They rejected Acting President Welsh latest offer. Conference produced no assurance on wage basis. Freight handlers still out as many positions filled. Clerks at freight depot sought advance but got none. Salaries from 20 to 25 dollars monthly chiefs at top. Men work 10 to 15 hours daily with no overtime pay.
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Reading
Philadelphia & Reading
Welsh
Voorhees
Settlement in sight for Canadian Pacific trackmen strike
Vancouver reports reliable sources say the CPR trackmen strike will be settled within a week. Settlement would recognize the men as an organized body with concessions on employment and wages, with progress blocked only by a barrier from earlier negotiations. A disinterested party may help speed new talks. In New York the Commercial Advertiser says a Pittsburgh steel strike meeting will set details and then a settlement with no hitch.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
New York
Wall Street
Pittsburg
Dr Grinnell Arrives in Helena After Blackfoot Visit
Dr George B Grinnell editor of Forest and Stream and authority on Indian affairs arrived in Helena from the Blackfoot reservation where he spent his vacation gathering data. He will travel to the Lame Deer agency in Eastern Montana to visit Indian acquaintances. He supported the pardon of Little Whirlwind and welcomed the release of the Northern Cheyenne from the penitentiary calling it long deferred justice.
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The
Standard
Helena
George B. Grinnell
Forest and Stream
Blackfoot Reservation
Lame Deer
Montana
Grinnell
Office May Remain In Helena Not Authorized Move
Edward H H Callister the new internal revenue collector and agent George K E Fletcher say no order authorizes moving the office to Salt Lake. They acknowledge efforts to move but may keep the Helena office until mid August to aid taxpayers facing special taxes.
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Callister
Salt Lake
Standard
Helena
Edward HH. Callister
Internal Revenue
George KE. Fletcher
C. M. Webster
Cuban electoral law rejected by convention vote
The Cuban constitutional convention rejected the committee's electoral law project this afternoon by 183 to 12. A new commission will be appointed to study alternatives.
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Havana
Eastern excursion rates on Salt Lake to Denver route
Salt Lake to Denver round trip tickets will be sold to points east and west. Milwaukee on July 19 and 20. San Francisco July 6 to 13. Buffalo tickets on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays June to October inclusive. For details and sleeping car berths contact 105 North Main street Butte Montana. H. C. Wilson, General Agent.
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Milwaukee
Wis
San Francisco
Cal
Buffalo
City Ticket Office
North Main Street
Butte
Mont
H. C. Wilson
Two Motor Tan Dems Race At The Saucer Tonight
Spectators will witness two motor tan dem race events at the saucer tonight with thrills expected from the local drivers and crowd energy high.
Crop Prospects Good Report From Helena
Helena July 9 section director Glas reports the latest crop bulletin noting warm weather boosted growth while hail storms and heavy rains in the south and east caused damage and some total losses. Alfalfa is being harvested statewide and central yields lag behind expectations with grain beginning to head and showing good potential in the central and western regions.
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The
Standard
Helena
Glas
Day trip to Pipestone Springs by train at 9 a.m
A day outing notice invites travel to Pipestone Springs. The train departs at 9 a.m. Sunday with round trip tickets priced at 1 dollar.
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Pipestone Springs
Heinish Seeks Legal Action Over Heirs Money
Mrs. Virginia Heinish, half-sister of Jacob Rogers, late Paterson locomotive builder, said she consulted an attorney about bringing suit to obtain a portion of the estate. She spoke in New York on July 9.
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New York
Virginia Heinish
Jacob
Rogers
Paterson
N. J
Montana Central Agent A. J. Smith Dies at 22
The body of A. J. Smith, the Montana Central agent at Craig, who died Sunday of Brights disease, was shipped to Saxa Illinois. He was 22, had worked for the company in Montana for several years, and left a widow with no children.
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The
Standard
Helena
A. J. Smith
Montana Central
Craig
Bright
Saxa
Montana
Flathead's Valuation Shows County Increase in Valuation
Special Dispatch to the Standard Kalispell July 8 The county assessor completed the assessment roll showing total county property valuation at 5 000 214 an increase of 850 645 from last year The rise reflects growth across property classes and will affect tax calculations for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Flathead’s
Kalispell
Special Train To Mountain View Park From Butte
A daily special train leaves Butte at 6 40 P M via B A P railway for Mountain View park with return from the park at 10 30 P M Round trip price is one dollar The park offers high class vaudeville boating on the lake dancing and other entertainments each evening
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Butte
B., A. & P. Railway
Mountain View Park
Park
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Butte News
Telephone
Fairfield
Jewelers
Hall Safe Company
Montana Liquor Company
Frisco
P. O. News
West Park
Modern
Woodmen of America
James E. Pepper
Lexington
Montana Liquor Co
Hans Gersitz
Centennial Brewing Company
Spokane
Rossland
Tacoma
Victoria
Portland
Northern Pacific Railway
3. M. Roberts
District Court
Clinton County
W. W. Duncan
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Deerodge
Paul's Church
American Bonding & Trust Co
Tron Workers
Capitol
Silver Bow County
Brussels
Wilton
Best
Artiett Atterns
Ives
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
DR. Grinnell
Little Whirlwind
iOc
Booth
Booth’s
Kennedy
Bremner's
Perl
Bayles
Tee
Lhe
Heinz Pickles
Jordar
A. Booth
Cash Grocery
W. Park Street
Cigar Wine and Liquor Department
Io the
Denver
W. E. Dodd
West Yark St
Butte, Mont
W.R. Tonkin Co
EE. Park St
Madras
W. R. Tonkin Co
Ti E. Park
Chow
Crosse & Blackwell
Genesee
Ane
Ame
Montana Cash Grocery
Cor
Lewis
Columbia Bik
W. Broadway Butte
BANKS
Lee Mantie
Chas. Sekataleta
Vicw
Frank W. Haskins
Tressurer
A. B. Clements
Henies Rh. Lesansé
Heinze
Henry Mueller
James H. Monteath
Daly Bank and Trust CO
OF Butte
Dixon
John D. Ryan
C. C. Bwinborne
R A. Kunkel
C. K. Lewis
J. H. Vivien
V P
Payette Harrington
Um A White
Silver Bow National Bank
Mont Capital
First National Bank OF Butte
Andrew J. Davis
Jam Talbott
Elbow Cashier
George Stevenson
MOS
Europe
State Savings Bank
Corner Main and Park
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
TF Hodgens
J Creighton
Omaha
G W. Stapleton
H. Barrett
D. Leavitt
V. Kemper
J. M. Medgess
J. &. Hudgens
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