Impressions of a Seattle visitor in Butte mines and gardens
A Seattle visitor observes Butte as a city of working people enjoying field sports and races during the workday. He notes mine crews, local finances, and compares abundance of pleasure to wealth levels, praising Columbia gardens and Liberati’s cornet solo amid 8000 listeners. He ends by praising Butte for spending on entertainment.
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Seattle
Butte
San Francisco
Portland
Columbia Gardens
Boston & Montana
Liberati
Giard Protest Against Paquette Appointment In Estate
Francis Giard heirs protest against Emil A Paquette named administrator for the Sophronius Marchesseau estate filed in district court. Giard argues Paquette is a non resident of Montana with Providence Rhode Island as home and unsettles the lack of understanding and business experience to manage a large estate. He asks denial of the petition despite Olivia Marchesseau supporting Paquette and other heirs indorsing. The hearing on four petitions for letters of administration is set for tomorrow.
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Sophronius Marchesseau
Francis Giard
District Court
Emil A. Paquette
Giard
Paquette
Montana
Providence
R. I
Olivia Marchesseau
Cupid Breaks Into Court Marriage In Robitaille Case
In Judge Lynch's district court Hasen Avdich and Alma Anderson were married during a temporary court interruption. The stenographer and clerk officiated as witnesses while attorneys and spectators watched the ceremony unfold in the courtroom.
Three Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk Session
The county clerk issued marriage licenses to Hasen Avdich and Alma Anderson of Butte, James W Johnston and Sarah AL Mitchell of Butte, and Nils Christenson of Twin Bridges with Esther Paulsen of Sheridan. Purchases included 25 pounds of sugar for $1 and $15 in other groceries from Lutey's Advertiser.
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Hasen Avdich
Alma Anderson
Butte
James W. Johnston
Sarah AL. Mitchell
Nils Christenson
Twin Bridges
Esther Paulsen
Sheridan
Dances at Gardens Sunday Law Question Draws Jury
Former county attorney argues the Sunday dancing ban reflects old era limits while Columbia Gardens operates as a respectable venue with no alcohol sold. Prosecutor counters the plain language of the statute and warns enforcement could close dignified gatherings. Jury deliberates briefly after witnesses and defenses present contrasting views.
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Butte
Walker
Supreme Court
Missoula
McCaffery
Faro Bank
First Christian Church
Court Grants Divorce to John F. O'Brien
Judge Donlan signed a decree of divorce granting John F. O'Brien a legal separation from Lula V. O'Brien and awarding custody of their 6 year old son John W. O'Brien. The husband cited long disputes and the wife showed little desire for peace, with claims she preferred races over home duties. The affair spans about ten years with recurring tensions and absences.
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Donlan
John F. O’brien
Lula V. O'Brien
John W. O'Brien
Everybody's Shoe Store Opens on West Park Street
An advertisement notes the new Everybody's Shoe store at 180 West Park Street selling footwear with a focus on lasting quality beyond price. It also promotes mainsprings at $1 and watch repairing at $1.50 with Mayer in W Park guaranteeing lyrics.
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Everybody's Shoe
West Park Street
Adv
Mayer
W. Park
Attorney General Opens Gambler Prosecutions
County Attorney McCaffery via Deputy Jackson filed five informations in district court against J Regan Walter Wise John Anson Faul ertson and William Weir on gambling charges bail set at $1000 for each Judge Dorlan approved bonds for Wise and Regan later in the day others did not post bonds Regan owns Regans hotel Wise operates the Bungalow and Anson runs the Nine Mile house Officials say evidence has been building for some time and more arrests may follow as wagering at the races prompts increased enforcement All cases will be vigorously prosecuted
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Malcolm Gillis
Will Lutey
P. C. Gillis
Frank Wilson
A. F. Rice
James McGovern
Gillis
Mr. Lutey
A. F .Rice
Sam Clerke
P. J. Brophy
W. H. Love
James Finlen
Brophy
C. A. Rexroad
W. J. Walsh
Columbia Gardens
George Forsythe
Stevens Glee Club
D. O. Robinson
BE. Downing
McCaffery
Jackson
J. Regan
Walter Wise
John Anson
Faul .Ertson
William Weir
Dorlan
E. M. Lamb
Wise and Regan
John Regan
Regan
Department Commander Visited by G A R Leader in Montana
Pp W Sheehy, department commander of the Grand Army, travels statewide to inspect posts and meet veterans. In Helena he received cordial hospitality as old soldiers gathered to show comradeship. He plans a northern tour including Columbia Falls and the soldiers home, sending word of enjoyment and reunions with old friends.
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Pp. W. Sheehy
Grand Army
Helena
Columbia Falls
Butte
Judge and Lawyers Decide on Junket for Testimony
In the Robitaille case the judge and lawyers plan a junket to Pipestone Springs to take the deposition of D. Dorais, a key defense witness. Judge Lynch will reconvene court Saturday morning while the party travels by auto to obtain the testimony, advised by doctors due to Dorais illness.
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D. Dorais
Robitaille
Dorais
Butte
Lynch
Pipestone Springs
Switches 10 day sale on all hair goods
Starting Monday a big 10 day sale on all hair goods including combs barrettes hair pins hair bands switches. Prices range from 5¢ to 10 dollars for combs and barrettes. Mrs Birthright 114 West Broadway Adv.
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Birthright
West Broadway
Adv
Max's circus brings grand vaudeville act to Butte this week
Junior and adult patrons enjoy a midweek matinee of Max's circus with a grand arena march, trained animals, a huge clown segment, a burlesque bull fight, mule riding, and a revolving table act. The advertisement hails it as one of the top midsummer vaudeville offerings in Butte.
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Empress Theater
Max
Butte
Advy
Former Butte Girl Weds Lewistown Man in Home Ceremony
Miss Mabel Baker, a former Butte girl active in Lewistown musical and social circles, married William Saltmarsh, a partner in Lewistown Electric Supply, yesterday at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. W. J. Van den Broeck.
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The
Standard
Lewistown
Mabel Baker
William Saltmarsh
Richard D. Baker
W. J. van den Broeck
Butte
Opening of Australia's Fifth Parliament Ends with Woman Official
Sydney July 10 The fifth commonwealth parliament was opened by commission Lord Denman presiding Notable novelty the presence of Miss Nancy Isaacs as judge's assistant to Justice Isaacs Also, farmers and settlers conference votes to form a straight political party marking a shift in state politics
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Sydney
New South Wales
Commonwealth
Lord Denman
Nancy Isaacs
Justice Isaacs
Farmers and Settlers’ Conference
First National Bank Closes to Honor John F. E. Davis
The First National Bank will close today at 1 o'clock out of respect to the memory of John F. E. Davis whose funeral takes place at 3 o'clock. Advy.
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First National Bank
John FE. Davis
Advy
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