Butte Current Notes and Local Gossip Bits
A mixed page listing local ads and notices from Butte. Mentions renting pianos, tavern offerings, coal and wood suppliers, whiskey brands, travel services, baggage checks, dental work, and banking. Includes numerous brief society items: residents visiting or returning from journeys, guests from nearby towns, and locals registered at hotels. Notes travel to Cornwall and Tacoma, with severalMontana locals visiting or departing. Also reports a death in England and various Montana guests at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion Bros
Ybody
Walker's
Coal and Wood
McLaughlin Coal Co
America
Call Butte
Call Co
Bell
Ind
Thraigh
Ironside
North Main Street
Weyern Bros
Iate Odgers
Tacoma
Harry Budge
George Varcoe
Centervia
Cornwall
O. R. McArdle
Scotland
Jy Butte
British Columbia
Pearl
Orpha Linney
Titsburg
Chicago
Hillam
England
John Tiennetts
Centerville
Mr. Tiennetts
Englant
Montana
Butte
Charles O'Dannel
Livingston
William Botnelis
Missoula
D. Halford
Boulder
Charles Roulette
Dillon
Tlemy Deirman
Billings
Atams Wiking
James Hunter
Roundup
Charles Garnier
J. cHardy
Redersburg
Charles J. Relm
Miles City
E. B. McPherson
L. CG. Loeb
Elena
M. I. Coburn
Thorntom
McDonald Died After Prolonged Spree in County Jail
Srchle McDonald a long troubled miner from Nova Scotia died yesterday in the county jail after a protracted spree. He had been held since Saturday morning when removed from a rooming house and the witness department reported a collapse. Survived by a mother Wrather and two sisters, McDonald was known for years as a Colorado mine worker and had a troubled history with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srchle McDonald
Butta
Dhickbor McDonald
Colorado
Cited Local Death Notices in Teadervile Saloon Case
A troubled notice from Teadervile reports the death of an individual at 1 Noble Street after a period of illness. The bereaved include a widow and two daughters. A social hall event and a later funeral arrangement are referenced with sparse details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Street
Breville
Theater Troubles to Be Arbitrated at Silver Bow Meeting
A busy session of the Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly at Carpenters Hall heard that theater owners are willing to arbitrate disputes with employees after a bid for a $5 weekly raise. A committee will confer with owners and final action rests with the joint conference. J Edward Morgan of California spoke on California labor issues, including free speech. The assembly nominated Montana Federation of Labor officers led by M M Donoghue for president with Pat Gorman vice president and O M Partelaw secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Carpenters’ Hall
Ln Lheater
J. Edward Morgan
California
San Diego
Morgan
Montana Federation of Labor
M. M. Donoghue
Pat Gorman
O. M. Partelaw
Ed Si Bulle
N. Strosnide
Billings
TH. A. Denny
Anaconda
William Simpse Elena
Misconceptions in Government Correspondence
A brief article notes national officials are astonished by public letters to various departments. It cites people who think the justice department controls courts or the patent office approves inventions for sale. It warns many letters misaddress requests for seeds or seed wheat and hints at improving communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Department
Agriculture
Peny
Book review praises The American Government by Haskin
A letter approving the WW book edition notes Frederic D Haskins work explains the department of justice and government operations. Att General George W Wickershont endorses the book as valuable for readers with little prior knowledge of Uncle Sam and how the government functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justce
Fredericd. Haskin
Attorn
George W. Wickershont
Department of Justice
Uncle Sant
Boy ignites lounge causing smoke and $10 damage
A coin rolling under a lounge used by Mrs. Rickards on South Arizona Street sparked a small boy to strike a match and start a fire. The blaze produced heavy smoke but limited damage estimated at ten dollars. Mrs. Rickards was not home at the time.
Busy Week for Butte High Pupils
Butte High students plan a busy week with senior class day exercises at the high school auditorium. William Bullivan delivers the president's address, Miss Sarah Heyman reads the class prophecy, Dorothy Siman presents the class poem, and William Sullix reads the class history. A court scene features multiple named participants, with a long list of attendees and faculty advisers. Tuesday evening hosts the play AL Yalu then Thursday's junior prom at the Women's Club, and Friday caps with graduating exercises at Broadway theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttaigh School
William Bullivan
Sarah Heyman
H. Carisyn
Soles
Curre M. Jordan
Sinem
Dey
TUNA
Hogan Aad
M. Garvin
Chet
M. Bunt
Stevenson
Usenburg
Danahey
Sullivan
Mauidey
G. Bourguin
Corrie
R. Rouleau
Vidd
Raight
Warner
E. Sarrol
A Swift
U. Lagan
Miss Flager
S. Hot. Nulsan
Miss Hardenbrook
Bourguin
Clark
Miss Duggan
Simon
Misaf
J. Steel
J. Go Kk
al, Sen
E. Goodnow
W. Renner
S. Grant
R. Colina
J. Schimat
MM. Yah
M. Ford
W. Kramer
Holden
E -Bowman
J. Stevenson
Wi. Lessel
Williams
A. \. Blader
Pastor Robbed on Pullman Berth Between Cheyenne and Chicago
The Rev. A Atchley of First Baptist in Butte was asleep in a Pullman berth when a thief took his trousers and pockets emptying them. He lost about $60 and was left without funds as the train neared Chicago. Snends helped telegraph for money to continue the trip. The Rev. Ashley was traveling to Ashbury and health seeking, halted between Butte and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Atchley
First Baptist Church
Cheyenne
Chicago
Windy City
Snends
Butte
Tuney
Mr. Ashley
Ashbury
Chicaasa
Young men held on charge of forgeries in Billings
A. E. Rivers, 22, was arrested in Billings after a Burlington arrival on a forgery spree. Police found a deed to Lethbridge and eight forged checks from Trot Printing Company bills. Sheriff Orvlek to fetch Rivers for custody after the station search and arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
A. E. Rivers
Rivers
Burlington
Irene Billings
Lethbridge
Heslap
Barton
Orvlek
Billinga Tomarrey
Maar inexact banking notes from Butte town paper
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Walton Linton Nenostary and Polloxon, with references to the Alvor Low National Bank of Butte and terms such as interest paid on savings accounts. Includes garbled addresses 232 Eagar ark and 1621, plus stray words tea and paper hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wavings Accounta
Ailvor Low National Bank of
Butte
Teeonaile Priges
Polloxon
Lynen Blok
Eagar Ark
Hutte
Teel
Miners Union Rejects Contract Offer at Special Meeting
The miners union rejected managements wage proposal at a special meeting in the auditorium. A two to one vote declined the offer of 45 per day for copper miners and 1.25 per pound for ore bed metal. The body also moved to refuse any contracts with allied companies. President George Curry outlined the meeting’s aim as reviewing the committee’s report amid a tense session. Election of officers is set for tomorrow with installation two weeks hence. Prices show copper per ton near 16 to 17 cents in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epecia
Aueditorium
Ae Bers
Iir Operalibe
Eecay
George Curry
Cnfl
Waton
Anu
Joh Vickers
John Rowe
Alan McCarthy
Con Sher
Thatins Chuppell
Keaiish Gharie
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Strampted
Wyverina Wan
Rose
Chie Mather
Charige
Alocest
Ith
Siticer
Diring
Vanner
Tor May
Orks
Flag Day Promotion and Subscriptions Noted
The Standard advertises a 6 by 3 foot wood hunting flag with 48 stars and a 10 subscriber advance for a year. Free flags are durable and long lasting. Mall subscribers get four years for $10, equal to city subscribers. June 14 is Flag Day. May sew Peder building West Park. The Tinlen breakfast runs from 4 WbHT 0:30 a.m.
Building Unions Resume Work After Night Meeting
Building unions reach an amicable understanding after a prolonged dispute involving bricklayers and assistants. A contractors’ meeting warned that if the labor trouble remained unresolved, building work in the city would halt. Representatives denied immediate concessions, but further talks were planned for the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulle
Uricklavery
Beern
Standard
Eld
Grid Wal
Sant
Nepalcity
Moran Pioneer Peter Moran Dies in Spokane
Peter J Moran a pioneer of Munking born in Virginia City Montana died in Spokane He was among Anta residents early in state life with surviving relatives Jost and Leo Moran sisters Mrs J Ly Pannition Anna and Helen Moran Interment planned in Spokane with funeral notices from Montana building trades council and local unions cautioning against laborers during repairs at a time of industry disputes Also an unrelated clothing advertisement closes the notice with sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Moran
Virginia
Chi
Bate
Michaul Moran
Anta
Peter Aloviin
Virginia City
Afont
Ton
West
Aee Jost
Leo Maran
Brauiers
Mes. J. Ly
Anna
Helen Morn
Rete
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Butte News
The
Linndud [Gs
East Broadway
Telephone Independent Telephone
Tiathy
Ardgefon
Management and Labow Council
MET
Yendes
Inbur
Diodwghaeo
Bftn
Lue
Ke Ah Si North Main
Butts
Mark Cross’ Leather Goods
Drs. McKendry
Hannifin
Butte Optical Co
Corner Park and
Dakota Sts
Butte High
Walted Linton Nenostary
Miners’ Union
Aganst
QFFEN
Concessiona
Operine
United States
Hight Stara
West Park
Tinlen
Tne
Jn Butte
Mose Linz
Lends
North Main
Great Northern Railway
M. J. Sullivan
Athambra, Mont
Old Minors Exchange
East Park
Vidor
Inetes
Vador
Ster
Serim
Axminster Rugs
Axminster
Brownfield-Canty
W.park ST
Spokane
Ty the
Pultie
Whales
Gorman
Torrey Building Trades Council
Conpilites
Montana Beleratioan
Ao Dupey
Briskery, Mitsong Gad [Lagterary
Inti National Union
Tig
Nmn
Pia
Avery Sulk
SL North Mains
Northwest Development
Congress
Seattle
Duluth Commercial Club
Great Falls
Kalispell
Wenatchee
M. C. Ives City
Rex Market
Tutte
South Main Ind
Tahoe
ED Rose Jeweler
North Main St
Butte, Mont
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