Butte Current Notes Ad Corner Items From Town
Rent pianos from Orton Bros. Ad. Footwear at Gamer's. Mrs M Stott left for St Paul yesterday. Lisa's sells wines liquors and delicacies. Sherman Reed taxi cabs and touring cars. People disagree on politics but Osmundo cigars. Yegen Bros bankers pay interest on savings and certificates. Best in the West liquors at Walker's 12 West Park. Julius Seiff left by North Coast Limited for Atlantic City health. Munsey Everybody's Popular at P O news stand. A Barker with wife and three children left for Harlowton for a week's visit. Auto tour book shows main roads in state $1.50 at Standard office. L G Rahschoff and A Balgleish left for Buffalo by Duluth Anchor line.
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Orton Bros
Gamer’s
M. Stott
St. Paul
Lisa’s
Sherman & Reed
Yegen Bros
Best
Walker's
West Park Street
Julius Seiff
North Coast Limited
Atlantic City
N. J
Fifth Moose Smoker Biggest Success Yet
A class of 41 candidates learned the Loyal Order of Moose initiation last night in Odd Fellows hall. Attendance exceeded any session since the lodge began. Socials followed business. Dr. Monahan hosted with William Fruett and Leonard Waters providing entertainment. Four boxing exhibitions featuring Kid Tracey, Harry Forbes, Young Freeman, Kid Kelly, Walter Caffrey, Young Luther McCarthy, Scotty Jackson, and Burger Sullivan highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Monahan
William Fruett
Cowboy Caruso
Leonard Waters
Kid Tracey
Harry Forbes
Butte
Young Freeman
Kid Kelly
Colored Boys
Walter Caffrey
San Jose
Cal
Luther McCarthy
Bakersfield
Scotty Jackson
Burger Sullivan
Anaconda
Forced at gun point to jump from a train
Under Sheriff Scully of Dillon and Veil Swindell, 19, are involved in a case from Dillon where Swindell is charged with a statutory offense and highway robbery after an incident on a train. M. R. Leslie, a former government employee, says Swindell robbed him of 85 cents during a vagrant ride from Pocatello to Butte. Leslie was forced to jump from a sleeper car but clung to the steps and returned to the train. Charles Graham was with Leslie. Swindell was arrested by Captain O'Brien in Butte and will be tried in Dillon.
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Scully
Dillon
Raverhead
Veil Swindell
M. R. Leslie
Swindell
Leslie
Pocatello
Butte
Pasenger
Charles Graham
O’brien
Graham
I W W Leader Quinlan Freed in New Jersey Bail
I W W leader Quinlan, sentenced for inciting silk mill riot, was brought from Trenton to Paterson and released on $5,000 cash bail provided by F L Warren of Girard Kansas. He will remain free until the New Jersey Supreme Court hears his appeal in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Pat Quinlan
Trenton
F. L. Warren
Girard
Kan
Quinlan
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Secretary of Navy to visit Butte next week
Secretary Josephus Daniels will arrive in Butte on Wednesday July 30 for a day of informal hospitality. He travels with Mrs Daniels and aid Lieut L Palmer and is staying as a pleasure guest of local newspaper men. A committee of editors will oversee receptions including luncheon and an automotive sightseeing tour.
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Josephus Daniels
Navy
Butte
Men
Washington
Charles C. Cohen
James A. Berry
Walter L. Brown
Charles Copenharve
H. C. Sultzer
Daniels
Los Angeles
East
Philipson Death Bids Final Farewell in Butte
Mrs. Caroline Philipson aged 51 wife of Charles T. Philipson died at the family residence 9 West Platinum street after an extended illness. She came to Montana in 1888 lived 15 years in Anaconda and 10 years in Butte. Survived by husband and three daughters Edna Agnes and Cora all of Butte. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at White's undertaking with Rev. M D Huddluff officiating and Mount Moriah Cemetery burial.
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Caroline Philipson
Charles T. Philipson
West Platinum Street
West
Platinum Street
White
Huddloff
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Fire Chief Demonstrates New Aerial Truck Capabilities
Fire Chief Peter Sanger tested the new aerial truck at Quartz street station. He rode the 75-foot ladder to 40 feet, tested extensions, and described reach to Seventh floor windows of several blocks. The apparatus includes multiple supplementary ladders and can maneuver to rescue occupants from various hotels and office buildings.
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Quartz Street
Peter Sanger
Thornton, Butte, Grand, Finlen
Drawing for first round handicap tennis doubles
The Butte Tennis club opens handicap doubles today with four first round matchups pitting McLaughlin and Starsted against McLeod and Burton, McAfee and Decker against McHatton and Strophy, ONeill and Lindley against Ebbage and Dobson, and Howe and Hesse against Roll and Cundy. handicaps include McLeod and Burton one 40, Karsted and McLaughlin one 49, McHatton and Brophy receive 15, ONeill and Lindley receive 15, Howe and Hesse scratch, Decker and McAfee one 15, Ebbage and Dobson one 15, Roll and Candy one 39. Two matches per team. winners decided by percentage of games won.
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Butte
McLaughlin
Starsted
McLeod
Burton
McAfee
Decker
McHatton
Strophy
O'Neill
Lindley
Ebbage
Dobson
Howe
Hesse
Roll
Cundy
Karsted
Brophy
Pioneer James Lennon Arrested For Threat To Kill
James Lennon a 65 year old Montana pioneer and county poor farm inmate was arrested as insane after allegedly throwing rocks at Gus Nickel and tearing down a fence. Earlier reports noted Lennon insulted women and previously faced charges for attempting arson at Lizzie block by soaking papers in coal oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lennon
Montana
Gus Nickel
North Alabama
Murphy
Lennon
Big Annual Picnic of Butte Girls Club
The Girls' club plans its big annual picnic at Nine Mile canyon about 12 miles from the city. Four tallyhos will convey members to Napton and the depot on Sunday at 8 am. Members will picnic in open country to avoid unsuitable resort areas with mothers accompanying some girls. The return is planned for early twilight. The arrangements committee includes Adeline Forrest Beulah Haller Alice Bacon Salome Boyle Laura Sienek Clara Culhane and Mary O'Neill.
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Nine Mile Canyon
Napton
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Adeline Forrest
Beulah Haller
Alice Bacon
Salome Boyle
Laura Sienek
Clara Culhane
Mary O'Neill
Mayors of Butte Through 1911
List shows successive mayors with years from Henry Jacobs 1879 to L J Duncan 1911. Notable entries include Henry Jacobs H G Valston William Owsley O B Whitford H L Frank W R Kenyon Lee Mantle E O Dugan William Thompson P S Harrington J H McCarthy W H Davey Pat Mullins John MacGinniss Joseph Corby Charles Nevin and L J Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
A. Henry Jacobs
H. G. Valston
G. W. Beal
William Owsley
O. B. Whitford
H. L. Frank
W. R. Kenyon
L. J. Hamilton
Henry Mueller
Lee Mantle
E. O. Dugan
William Thompson
P. S. Harrington
J. H. McCarthy
W. H. Davey
Pat Mullins
John MacGinniss
Joseph Corby
Charles P. Nevin
L. J. Duncan
Happy Harrison Here at Ansonia Theater This Week
Mrs. Harrison and her bucking mule arrive at the Ansonia theater for today and tomorrow performances. Also advertisements for men’s Oxfords at low sale prices and a watch repair offer at Mayer on West Park with limited time offers.
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iEverybody's
West Park Street
WEDDING STAKE DRIVE ENDS IN BANK ROBbery CAPTURE
Randolph Utah July 24. Robert McGregor confessed he robbed a Randolph bank to raise a wedding stake. He bound the cashier and escaped with 1500 dollars on a horse, but four hours later the posse closed in and he surrendered after discarding his gun. He said he came from Wyoming to fund his nuptials.
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Randoph
Utah
Robert McGregor
Benedict
McGregor
Randolph
Wyoming
Boy falls into well saved by sister in bucket
Santa Fe Kansas July 24 Lloyd Church son of a ranchman in West Haskell County fell into a 50 foot well while playing. A lighting head first in a water bucket near the bottom probably saved his life as his 11 year old sister drew the bucket and him to the surface. He suffered a broken left arm and shoulder blade.
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Santa Fe
Kan
Lloyd Church
Haskell County
Colorado Line
Church
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and for sympathy after the death of our beloved son and brother. We especially thank those sending floral offerings and the painters union. Joseph Le Sage and family.
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Painters’ Union
Joseph LE Sage
Ady
Baby Adopted Twice Within Few Months
For a very little soldier of fortune, Donald McGeen, as he is henceforth to be called, has had three sets of parents and three homes. Though only a few months old, he has found love and care despite frequent changes, moving from birth to adoption by Samuel J. and Margaret Grant, then to P. J. Gilligan, humane officer, and finally to Mr. and Mrs. McGeen under Judge Donlan's authority. The piece also notes the death of Mrs. Caroline Philipson and details a funeral at Mount Moriah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McGeen
Eugene Tucker
Samuel J
Margaret Grant
Samuel James Grant
Grant
P. J. Gilligan
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Lung Troubles And Recovery
An advertisement extols Eckman’s Alterative as effective for lung troubles, bronchitis, and stubborn colds. It cites numerous recoveries and a testimonial from Arthur Webb describing a recovery from typhoid pneumonia to good health after taking the remedy. The ad notes the product contains no narcotics or habit forming drugs and directs readers to Newbro Drug Co. for more evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon
Fort Worth
Texas
Canon City
Colorado
Arthur Webb
Eckman
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Ing
Eckman Ratory
Philadelphia
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Butte News
The
Standard
East Broadway
Telephone
Independent Telephone
China
Munsey
P. O
Adv
A. Barker
Harlowton
L. G. Rahschoff
Symons
A. Balgleish
Buffalo
Duluth and Anchor Steamship Line
Duluth
I. W. W. Leader Freed
Frater
Nity
Philipson
North Main Street
Pioneer
Tiffany
Towle
Winterralter
Hannifin GO
Sanger
Picic OF Butte
Horsetimers
Mose Linz
N. Main Street
Happy Harrison
Mayer
W. Park
S. Weissberg
West Gold Street
M. Hardware House
Rex
Gregson Hot Springs
H. Daly
Columbia Gardens
Julius Caesar
Call of the Times
Mr. Stanton
Carter
South
Donald F. Fox
Georgia Jubilee Singers
Cross
Julius Caesar Nayphe
Athens
E. E. German
Butte Lady
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