Butte Drug Firms Face Closure and Credit Troubles
The Owl pharmacy on East Broadway closed due to losses while Fagle pharmacy on South Main fights creditors. An attachment for 12726 dollars was filed against Eagle Pharmacy by Henry Mueller, with Louis Best’s estate and FE A Heuser as key figures. A custodian runs the store as creditors seek settlement with eastern financiers. Heuser cites a depressed drug trade and high costs as factors.
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Butte
Owl Pharmacy
East Broadway
Fagle Pharmacy
South Main Street
Eagle Pharmacy Company
Henry Mueller
First National Bank
Louis Best
Mueller
Pharmacy Company
FE. A. Heuser
Mr. Heuser
First Class Game Promised as Elks Face Eagles Sunday
Elks and Eagles meet at Columbia Gardens Sunday at 2 PM in a noted first class national game. Lineups feature Ellis Merkle Burton A Merkle Austin Reynolds Martin Claybourne Cullerton Clark Finlen Mueller for the Elks and Fitch Murphy Kauffman Donahue Rumsey Kelly Seitz McDonough Kennedy for the Eagles with Frank Jones umpiring and Jerry Clifford managing the Elks. Eddie Sachs aids the Eagles as Rumsey is touted as a top pitcher capable of beating the Missoula team two years running.
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Elks and Eagles Cross
Columbia Gardens
Bots Treama
Ellis
H. Merkle
H. Burton
A. Merkle
Austin
Reynolds
Martin
Claybourne
Cullerton
Clark
Finlen
Mueller
Eagles
Fitch
Murphy
Kauffman
Donahue
Rumeey
Kelly
Seitz
McDonough
Kennedy
Godbout
Hansel
Frank Jones
Elk
Jerry Clifford
Eddie Sachs
Rumsey
Missoula
McCloskey
FIGHTING BEGGAR PUNISHED IN Butte
Claude Cole was arraigned before Judge Boyle on a vagrancy charge and sentenced to 60 days in the county jail after drawing a knife and threatening to harm Fred Spellman who refused to give up two bits. Police kept him in custody to prevent a possible assault on Henry Franey by C A Clark. Franey was reportedly cut in a separate incident over fifty cents. Authorities indicate Cole will be kept in jail to deter further trouble and then removed from Butte after serving the sentence.
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Claude Cole
Boyle
Cole
West Park Street
Fred Spellman
Webb
Henry Franey
C. A. Clark
Martin Marish
Franey
Clark
Butte
Two Miners Injured In Separate Mine Accidents
Two miners sustained minor injuries in separate incidents last night. John Palo at the Speculator mine on the 800 level was struck after a car tipped, treated at St James hospital. Edward uder at Mountain Con mine fell seven feet and suffered a scalp laceration, treated at St James hospital.
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John Palo
Speculator
St. James’ Hospital
Palo
Myes
East Broadway
Edward Uder
Mountain Con
St. Janes’ Hospital
Butler
Vopper
Jury Deliberations Stretch Through Night in Felker Trial
The Felker murder case of December 1900, tried before Judge Mc Clernan, saw 12 jurors split over guilt or innocence by nightfall. Some favor acquittal while others push for conviction, with no verdict by midnight and the possibility of discharge if noon arrives without decision. Felker’s fate could impact jail breaking charges if acquitted. His brother, a coastal resident, attended and listened to testimony.
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Tlewellyn B. Felker
John V. Cunningham
Felker
Contested Butte placer claim goes to trial in Harney court
The Butte Land and Investment company and Pat Mullins sue R Q Merriman and Louis Mason over the 1895 placer patent near the Ferrell property. Plaintiffs allege void patent due to preexisting quartz veins and deny any placer gold. A rich copper vein allegedly yielded 000 in ore, prompting calls for title nullification and injunctions.
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Butte & Boston
Rabbit
Olivia
Hope
Samuel Kift
Isanac Knole
John N. Kirk
F. T. McBride
C. P. Conenolly
Alexander Mackel
Saturday Calendar of Clancy's Court
Ben Baker versus Eugene Carroll demurrer. Nicholas Powers versus Nicholas Hughes demurrer. A Delmoe versus Joseph Long et al motion to strike from answer. Don C Harrington versus Stromberg Mullins motion. Charles A Moore versus Gilbert R Nickey et al motion to dissolve restraining order. Carrie Walsh versus W J Walsh demurrer. Fred Tallon et al versus Britannia Mining motion for judgment on pleadings. T J Walsh trustee versus Caprice Commercial demurrer to complaint. Elizabeth Blodgett versus W H Blodgett plaintiff's proofs. State of Montana versus George Howard settlement of bill of exceptions.
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Ben Baker
Eugene Carroll
Nicholas Powers
Nicholas Hughes
A. Delmoe
Joseph Long
Don C. Harrington
Stromberg- Mullins Company
Charles A. Moore
Gilbert R. Nickey
Carrie Walsh
W. J. Walsh
Fred Tallon
Britannia Mining Company
Butte Briefs Judge Smith in town and local arraignments
Judge Henry C. Smith of Helena is in Butte. Edward Hansel faces third degree assault charges. William Glasson arraigned on Brown's Gulch case with $100 bond and next Wednesday hearing. Degelman relatives plan to move to Butte. Contingent continuances set for Esohevichovich impersonation, Gillette impersonating an officer, and Ada Price robbery cases.
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Henry C. Smith
Helena
Butte
Frank M. Leonard
Vancouver
B. C
Charles W. MecMeekin
Edward Hansel
William Glasson
Brown's Gulch
Timothy Harrington
John Degelman
Katie Degelman
Charles F. Degelman
Butta Miner
Justice Doran
Esohevichovich
A. H. Gillette
Ada Price
Mine Shift Boss Killed Stopping Frightened Horse
Godfrey Noren known as Jim Olsen, shift boss at High Ore No 2 mine, died after being crushed between an overturned car and wall timbers while trying to stop a frightened horse on the 1 400 level. Coroner and jury ruled accidental death with no one to blame. Noren, 36, left a widow in Utah. funeral plans await her arrival.
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Godfrey Noren
Jim Olsen
Egan
Montana Undertaking Company
Noren
Wanship
Utah
Salt Lake
Carl Engstedt
Park City
Engstedt
Carmen
Edward Harrington
Edward Fitzpatrick
Brady
Hugh Ferry
Harrington
Fitzpatrick
Charles Ferns
Mr. Ferns
John J. Barry
Ferns
United Moderns Elect Officers for Six Months
Officers for the ensuing six months were elected by lodge No. 45 of the United Moderns. L. E. White becomes chancellor, Olive Logan regent, W. M. Erler orator, and Delia Gibbons recorder. The meeting ended with an informal dance.
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Lodge No. 45
The
United Moderns
Pythian Castle
L. E. White
Olive Logan
W. M. Erler
Delia Gibbons
Boulder River Reaches High Water Mark Spurred by Snowmelt
Special Dispatch reports the Boulder River hitting a high water mark as heavy snow remains in the hills. Continued hot weather similar to yesterday risks a further rise in river levels.
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Standard
Big Timber
Boulder
Seven Bodies Recovered From Topeka Flood
Seventy eight dead reported in Topeka flood with seven more bodies found near Harrison street and Soldier Creek. Victims include Mrs Jessie Bhaw and four children, a man and woman named Shamweller, Edwards, Nellie Watson, Minnie Prayers, and George McDonald. City buried in sand two to four feet deep. rail lines covered. Aid appeals flood in from across the country.
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Topeka
Kan
Harrison Street
Jessie Bhaw
Shamweller
Edwards
Soldier Creek
Nellie Watson
Minnie Prayers
George McDonald
North Topeka
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Missoula Mystery: Clairvoyant Aids Wagnitz Death Case
Mrs. Wagnitz, in Butte, consulted a clairvoyant who accurately described her husband Paul Wagnitz and the circumstances of his death. The clairvoyant predicted the body would be found within five days, which matched the discovery. Wagnitz carried $30 and a gold open faced watch with a large Mak ed chain, with life insurance totaling 4500. County officials contemplate a reward for the killer.
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Missoula
Paul Wagnitz
Mr. Wagnitz
Trout Lake
Burglary chase ends with two youths captured near Indian camp
Police on horseback pursued John Murphy and Con Murphy for about 12 miles after a rash of barn break ins. George H. MacDougall and Policeman Buchanan overpowered the pair. three saddles valued at 40 dollars each were recovered. Don Murphy released. two other youths sought.
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Buchanan
George H. MacDougall
John Murphy
Con Murphy
Jair
Don Murphy
West
Woolman Street
George Wraith
Hornet Street
Wraith
School of Mines
Charley Hawk
Hawk
McGillie
Big Kutte
Mulholland
Poiceman Buchanan
MacDougall
Anaconda
Murphy
Hoeys
Butte
Avenging Angel Targets Martini in Montana Love Tangle
In Missoula on June 5 Albert Martini and Edna Dale, a white woman, are charged with adultery after a domestic dispute with Martini's wife. Mrs. Martini, filing before Judge Hayes, describes years of alleged infidelity and repeated arrests as she faces a prior narcotics sentence pending. Both Albert and Edna are jailed along with Mrs. Martini guarding hopes of jail-royal.
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Missoula
Albert Martini
Albert
Edna Dale
Mrs. Martini
Sve
Hope
Idaho
Spokane
St. Paul
Edna
Murphy Denies Involvement In Barn Robberies
Don Murphy claims no part in the barn robberies or saddle trading. His brother supports the denial. Murphy later says two boys committed the robberies while he watched, each receiving a saddle. The saddle later found near his Dublin Gulch home. Murphy, about 16, implicates peers of similar age.
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Butte
Don Murphy
John Murphy
Murphy
MacDougall
Polceman Buchanan
Dublin Gulch
Commencement Exercises At Billings Public Schools
The Killings public schools held commencement at the opera house with hundreds attending. Dr. W. C. Bagley of the Dillon state normal school spoke on Opportunity and Achievement, urging clear speech, balanced opinion, cheerfulness, and responsibility. Diplomas were awarded to Charles Joe, Roscoe F. Allen, George Francis Baker, Lulu Inez Raulsback, Edith Estelle Lavigne, Minnie Miller, Ella Frances Goetschius, and Lola Blake Omlinsen.
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Standard
Billings
Opera House
West
Martha Tomkins
Lora Goddard
W. c. Bagley
State Normal School
Dillon
Ty Bagley
Dr. Bagley
Charles Joe
Roscoe F. Allen
George Francis Baker
Lulu Inez Raulsback
Edith Estelle Lavigne
Minnie Miller
Ella Frances Goetschius
Lola Blake Omlinsen
Speech Opera House
President Roosevelts Homecoming After West Journey
President Rooseve lt returns to Washington after more than two months travel across the West. Crowds greet his carriage to the White House as cadets escort him. He thanks the people for the warm welcome and notes the unity of Americans from ocean to ocean.
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Washington
Roose. Welt
White House
Canada
Gulf
Boy Drowns While Fishing in Ruby River
Special Dispatch reports 16 year old George Long drowned while fishing on Wednesday. He left home for a solo trip. the body was found the following afternoon downstream from the fishing rod. Miles City details note a medical update on Mrs. Nils Kildahl and her husband moving to Brainard hospital for further exams.
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Standard
Virginia City
George Long
Ruby River
Miles City
Jume
Nils Kildahl
Kildahl
Nila Kildahl
Norte Ronet Limited
Brainard Hospital
Nelson
Kikiahl
Busi
Kiidaht
Insanity ruling for Joan Hearck before transfer to Warm Springs
In Bozeman on June 5 Joan Hearck was judged insane by Drs Blair and Bogan and placed in custodial care at Warm Springs under Sheriff Fowler. He was arrested after several erratic actions.
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Bozeman
Joan Hear Ck
Blair
Bogan
Warm Springs
Fowler
College Days Are Over at Agricultural College
Bozeman notes tenth annual Commencement held in college hall with crowded attendance and many turned away. Rev M L Rickman gave invocation and benediction, Dr Reid conferred degrees and urged graduates to heed warning against narrow mindedness. President Price recounted past lives to illustrate college trials, marking a successful school year and summer vacation ahead.
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Bozeman
Board of Education
M.L. Rickman
Schumann
Mise Mdith Brown
D. B. Price
Buck
Frank Tanner
Reid
M. I. Rickman
Warne
Alma Mater
Iife
Price
Blanchard Dispatch Bear Bounty Certificates Reported
June Hansen and Alonse Hansen received a bounty certificate for a black bear recent to Millie. The Damesamannobs list milled by.
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Sp i
Blanchard
June
Alonse Hansen
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Butte News
Elks and Eagles
Edward Butler
Maud Kirkwood
W. F. Kirkwood
California
William J. Walsh
Mary Cronnelly
Richard Cronnelly
Donald B. Gillies
North Excelior Avenue
St. John's Episcopal Church
C. Blackiston Mcinting
Butte & Bos
Quartz
Pat Mullins
Clancy’s Court
Butte Briefs
Elizabeth McManus
Upton Street
Sylvania Mutual
John Bonner
Board of County Commissioners
Hoy
Avenging Angel
Martini
DR. W. c. Bagley
Mrs. Pinkham
E. F. Hares
Dudley St
Boston
Roxbury
Mass
EP. Hares
Lydia &. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mase
Asyteam
Isis
Kneid
Black Bear
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