Widow sues for 30000 over mine death at West Colusa
Emma Thomas administratrix of William H. Thomas sues Boston and Montana Mining for 30000 damages claiming failure to install a safety cage in the West Colusa shaft caused his July 24 1899 death. Thomas 38 left a widow and four children aged 29 to 6. Lawyer George Haldorn represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana Mining Company
Emma Thomas
William H. Thomas
West Colusa
Thomas
George Haldorn
Special trains and picnic events promoted by Orton Bros
The notice promotes special trains from Butte to Mt View rk Sunday at 10 am and 1 50 pm for Eagles' picnic with round trip tickets at 1.00 and children 50c. It also mentions a grand balloon ascent parachute leap boating dancing and sports with posters announcing prizes and urges consulting Orton Bros before buying a piano or organ.
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Butte
Mt. View
Divorced and remarried amid Montana legal questions
On Thursday Edie Kirkwold was granted a divorce from C Kirwold by Judge Lindsay for desertion after they wed in Helena on April 6 189X and separated May 15 189X. Witness Cora Silvey testified he planned to go to Butte and would not return. Later Oliver Kirkwood obtained a license to marry Miss Date L Silvey and Anthony Garway to wed Annie Thomas. The cousins question prompted Deputy County Attorney Alley to opine on legality, but a Neense War license was granted. John Jonas and Magdalena Meelken also received a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edie Kirkwold
C. ©. Kirwold
Lindsay
Helena
Mrs. Kirkwold
Cora
Silvey
Kirkwolds
Butte
Oliver Kirkwood
Date L. Silvey
Anthony Garway
Annie Thomas
Montana
Alley
John Jonas
Magdalena Meelken
Two Quiet Weddings Tie Two Local Couples
Oliver C. Kirkwold of Silver Bow Coal marries Daisy L. Sibley in a Friday evening ceremony at the Idaho street parsonage. Rev. J M Settle also unites John F P Kalkman, a railroad man, with Miss Pearl Reinier of Grand Rapids at Mr McKinney’s residence near Columbia gardens in a pleasant affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver C. Kirkwold
Silver Bow Coal Company
Daisy L. Sibley
J. M. Settle
Idaho Street
John FP. Kalkman
Pearl Reinier
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mr. McKinney
Columbia Gardens
Man Arrests For Riding On Sidewalk In East Galena
FE. F. Smith was arrested last evening by Detective Murphy and Captain Ley den for riding on the sidewalk in East Galena street while breaking a broncho. The horse tore up the walk until officers intervened and sent Smith to the city jail. The same officers also rounded up Joe Kelley John McCarthy and James Blake, listed as vagrants in the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. F. Smith
Murphy
Captain Leyden
East Galena Street
Smith
Joe Kelley
John McCarthy
James Blake
Lion Coffee Premium Display At Gallogly Company Window
Lion coffee premiums are shown in E. F. Gallogly & Co.’s window free with lion heads cut from coffee wrappers. Premiums include blocks umbrellas watches gold rings and jewelry and other useful items. Directions to obtain them are in each package while supplies last.
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E. FE
Pioneer gardener Daniel Griffith speaks on valley crops
Daniel Griffith of Deer Lodge valley and Stuart area residents said the farmers will harvest abundant hay and vegetables this season. He noted the region is independent of the elements and optimistic about yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Griffith
Deer Lodge Valley
Stuart
Montana trail blazer Mr. Griffith admired as a democrat
A kindly note praises Mr. Griffith as a Montana trail blazer and a gentleman, stating crops depend on rain and irrigation, and expressing optimism for a good harvest in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Griffith
Montana
Labor Day Programme Notice by Silver Bow Trades
The Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly warns the public that its Labor Day committee will issue an official souvenir and programme. A credentialed committee will call on prospective advertisers to solicit patronage for the event. By C. H. Cammans, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
C. H. Cammans
Wool Market on Great Falls Exchange Quiet Sales Patch
July 28 Great Falls Wool exchange reports a quiet day with limited activity. Notable entries include George Colby 45,000 pounds to May for Jeremiah Williams & Co and J Flint 15,000 pounds to Peters for Hallow & Donald of Boston. Reports note improved market sentiment and hopes for higher prices as Texas growers hold back 4,000,000 pounds of clip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Great Falls Wool Exchange
George Colby
May
Jeremiah Williams & Co
J. Flint
Lie
Peters
Hallow & Donald
Boston
W. B. Sheill
Barraclough
J. Koshland & Co
N. McConkey
Putnam
H.C. Pletcher
H. W. Ostrander
Francis Wiley & Co
Jacobs Bros
Justice Bateman & Co Draper
Dewey, Gould & Co
The
Standard
Texas
Territory
Montana
Themer
Louise
Storm Sewers and Alley Plans Stir City Improvements
City officials consider extending the Dublin gulch storm sewer to Mercury street and filling the gulch to create a street. A petition signed by local residents and property owners will be presented at Wednesday's council meeting. Also proposed is the West Broadway alley through block 26 to improve access to back doors. George J. Marks files a corrected damages claim of 1050 dollars on West Galena Street.
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Dublin Gulch
Mercury Street
Charles S. Warren
George H. Casey
F. T. McBride
G. M. Lyons
Lee Mantle
Aleck Johnston
MM. B. Brownlee
Wo EF. Cobban
R. A. Day
Granite Street
Broadway
Washington Street
Crystal Street
West Broadway
Lunn F. Largey
George J. Marks
Galena Street
San Joaquin and Humboldt Wool Markets Roller In West
Fragmentary notes show wool markets in San Joaquin and Humboldt regions with mentions of San Francisco and Oregon areas. The garbled text references fall wool, lambs, and mountain regions suggesting regional fleece trade activity and price or supply notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sprint
Nevada
Oregon
Valley Oregon
Fall
Northern
Mountain Tame
San Joaquin Puaine
Saloe
Humboldt
Mendocino
Omaha Livestock Market Upbeat as Receipts Persist
Market reports show cattle and sheep receipts rising with higher prices. Native beef steers hover around 4.00 to 5.00, Western and Texan steers near 4.00 to 4.50, cows and heifers between 8.00 and 41.0, stockers from 2.90 to 4.70, calves at 2.48 to 4. alongside bulls and slugs around 2.00 to 4.15. Sheep and lambs also firm with lambs and stock sheep around 4.00 to 3.00, signaling a strong market through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Texas
Stata Wetaers
Treasury balances show available funds in general fund
Washington reports the general fund available cost balance at 150 189 Tis Bold 72 Ths 440, excluding Swaine gold reserve in the division of redemption. A Philadelphia jeweler notes pearls are healthy this summer with luster restored by brine, saying salt water is the effective tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Philadelphia
Neighbor Thinks Houseguest Could Mail Strawberry Shortcake
A Chicago Record note questions a new neighbor in a witty remark about sending a strawberry shortcake by mail, implying a playful misperception of the neighbor's cleverness. The brief adds a local, humorous tone capturing street gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Chicago
Islanders of Aarlud Lose Fishermen in Devastating Gale
On the Norwegian coast the widowed residents of Aarlud mourn as thirty fishermen depart the island in a laden smack to aid their families. A fierce easterly gale drives the boat off course and all aboard perish, leaving the widowed community on the desolate island.
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Norway
Aarlud
Nan
Hogesund
Condh
Awehad
Bohemian Fever Reaches Washington Dinner Table
A young Washington woman adopts Bohemian styles learning cigarette making and untidy hair while defying chaperones. Her mother hosts an unconventional dinner with Liberty hall bravado as Miss Wildways, the artist, is invited to dine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francine
Frances
Miss Wildways
Mother
Liberty Hall
Bohemian Lessons After an Awkward Dinner
Francine endures a tense dinner as her mother smokes calmly and brother Will fetches beer. A day later Francine begins a round of visits she had avoided for months, seeking motherly company for support and a new path after a pivotal, painful blow to her social life.
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Francine
Brother Will
Prancine
Mystic power guides Boston doctor to Klondike gold plan
Dr Lydia R Clements, a Boston physician, believes occult influence from Professor Charles H Mackay will lead to gold inland from Cape Nome. She has invested 15000 dollars for an outfit and aims to found a philosophy school once wealth is reached, with 25 men hired for a year to aid the quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Mackey
Boston
Alaska
Lydia R Clements
Eldorado
Dr. Clements
New England
Klondike
Charles H. Mackay
Dawson
Professor Mackay
Nome
Clements
Sergeant Captures Robbers and Wins Heart of His Bride
A Harrison Street police sergeant, once rejected after proposing to his sweetheart, braved danger when two robbers fled a saloon hold up in a carriage on Michigan Avenue. He halted the horses, confronted the gunmen, and forced surrender. That night she accepted him and six months later they married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Sfreet
Michigan Avenue
Twelfth Street
Avenue
Jim
Training the Voice for Women of Today
The article urges women to improve speaking voices by listening to themselves and practicing with others. It advises lowering pitch, speaking from the chest, and avoiding imitation, claiming a calm demeanor and social impact result from deliberate voice refinement.
Utah outlook as mining drives rapid growth in 1888
The piece lauds Utah's 1888 mining yield totaling 42 million dollars with $160 per person, highlighting Salt Lake City's boom. It notes vast new buildings, a $200,000 cathedral, a $1,000,000 state university, a $500,000 post office, and other major projects, predicting Salt Lake City's rise to a great metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Salt Lake City
Denver
Grand Cathedral
College
Orphans
State University
Union Depot
Government
Arlington Heights
Salt Lake
Heber M. Wells
Ezra Thompson
Arthur L. Thomas
J. C. Jensen
R. B. Whittemore
G. F. Putnam
L. H. Farnforth
Walker Gros’ Bank
Sam’l C. Park
Bank of Commerce
J. A. Headland
Thomas Weir
Ajaxmine
Gen. W. Gibbs
U.S. W
Great Falls
Mont
Utah Savings and Trust Co
Bo Stewart
Butte
Frank H. Pilling
Main
Carl J. Smith
N. Main
Samuel Tinder
Farrell St
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Butte News
Boston & Montana
William Thomas
Orton Bros
DC Kirkwold
Lion Coffee
FF. Bh
Wool Market
Billings Wool Market
Boston Wool Market
King’s Addition
Wing
Missoula Gulch
Lite
Omaha Livestock
Hoston
London
Anavonda
Adventure
Allouez Mining Company
Encere Atlantic Abisigameted Copper
Alumet & Hecla Son
Franklin Ermes
Treasury Matement
Samuel Weller
Cape Nome
See
H. C. Hoffman
W. E. Hubbard
N. Main Street
General
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
E. Park, Butte
L,abao
E. W. Griffin
East Broadway
Meermot
Front
Arizona Streets
Butte, Montana
Bishop Kennedy Co
San Fran
Mlartin Dreg CO
Aunconda
Materia S
Carder
Wall Paper Co
West Park Street
Franzman
Western Medical Dispensary
E. Broadway
F. A. Ironside
Curtis
Butte, Montans
W. Park St
Grand Opera House
Buite
G. O. McFarland
Clay Clement and
L. R. Stockwell Co
Miner
Inter Mountain
Clay Clement
L. R. Stockwell
Joey Ladle
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