Butte Current Notes Highlights Local Businesses and Moves
Recent notes list light-running Montgomery products and pianos for hire, dental offices at 48 West Park, Dr Christopher Turner resuming practice, William E Sielaff orchestra services, portraiture at Elite studio, and Quartz location blanks at Standard office. Tonkin's sale on $35 suits for 19 draws shoppers. A T Morgan relocates to State Savings Bank Building suites 618 619. Whatley cafe moves to 27 East Broadway with public notice by J A Henshaw. O'Brien family visiting Gonzaga via Spokane.
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Moyer
Orton Bros
Ford Autos
Butte Novelty Works
Cole
Tonkin's
P. O. News
West Park
A. T. Morgan
New State Savings Bank
J. T. O'Brien
Master Jack
Spokane
Epworth League Union to Install Officers in Butte
The annual joint installation of officers of the Butte Epworth League Union will be held at Mountain View church on Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The program features songs, prayers, solos, recitations, and the installation of officers for all chapters and a Stevens Glee Club performance followed by refreshments.
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Butte Epworth League Union
Mountain View Church
Mills
Tibbetts
John Hosking
Mary Hollinger
F. Spencer
W. C. Shippen
Young People's Quartette
S. A. Oliver
Stevens Glee Club
Popular Amateur Player Scarlet Fever Victim
Frank Streibeck, a well known local ball player and member of South Butte camp Modern Woodmen of America, died of scarlet fever after a brief illness. He reported feeling sick Tuesday. diagnosis came Friday night. Quarantine followed, and he died less than 12 hours later. He was 23 and a catcher for Tripp & Dragstedt in the city league.
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Frank Streibeck
Streibeck
George Street
Mr. Streibeck
South Butte Camp
New Officers Elected By Butte Union No 60
The Butte Stereotypers and Electro typers union No 60 elected officers for the coming term including President Roy E. Tisdale and Secretary Treasurer A Ogstead both re elected Vice President Thomas Reynolds and Executive Committee members Thomas Reynolds Ed Huffer C W Varney Delegates to Allied Trades Council A O Ogstead S W Small Ed Huffer. Also notes Sherman retires from the retail piano business and a sale starts this morning on instruments with regular and retiring sale prices. Fosselman's Doctors Store 48 E Park is mentioned for medicines.
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Butte Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
No. 60
Roy E. Tisdale
A. ©. Ogstead
Thomas Reynolds
Ed Huffer
C. W. Varney
Allied Trades Council
A. O. Ogstead
S. W. Small
Sherman
Goldman barred from talking at Drummond train stop
Emma Goldman and her manager sparked excitement at Drummond as trains on the Northern Pacific were delayed. A straw vote was planned to hear her speak, but attorney John A. Coleman and others opposed inviting her. Her manager was warned, and she did not speak, leaving the town the next day.
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Emma Goldman
Drummond
Northern Pacific
Hell Gate Canyon
United States
Ridgley
John A. Coleman
Butte
Goldman
Canyon
Rock slide roars near Saratoga Gulch endangering Columbia Gardens
About 5 30 pm Saturday residents southeast of Columbia Gardens heard a terrific roar as a rock slide started from the continental divide into Saratoga Gulch. The sliding mass carried huge boulders, trees, and debris down the slope toward the gulch, startling locals and raising concerns of damage.
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Columbia Gardens
Saratoga Gulch
Continental Divide
Mountain slide carves new gorge and harms only yards
A heavy landslide along the mountain side has transformed a trickling brook into a raging torrent, carving a deep gorge about 50 feet wide. The slide crossed the path from top to bottom, damaging chicken yards and truck gardens but leaving buildings intact.
Zinn Musical Company Presents Revised Opera Those Twins
The Zinn Musical Company at the Lulu theater presents a modern revision of Those Twins with Tony West and Frank Harcourt delivering strong comedy. Helen Hartley shines as Aurora and Mourzouk is well portrayed by Lancaster. Celia Mavis as Giraffe and Frances Grey as Pedro display wit, Ola Olson miscues in a minor role, chorus costumes praised, and Zinn's Spanish dance arrangement noted as one of the prettiest ballets in Butte.
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Zinn
Lulu Theater
Tony West
Frank Harcourt
Helen Hartley
Aurora
Mr. Lancaster
Mourzouk
Celia Mavis
Giraffe
Frances Grey
Pedro
Twins
Civil service exam postings include rail and post clerk jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission lists exams for railway mail clerk in Butte on July 8 with height and weight limits, clerk and carrier exams on June 24, and openings for electrical engineers, mechanical draftsmen, and other posts with salaries from 900 to 1900 per year. Additional exams cover mint positions in New Orleans, weather bureau draftsmen, fortification draftsmen in San Francisco, hydrographical draftsmen, first class steam engineers, and Philippine teachers with various salaries and promotion potential.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Butte
Board of Examiners
Reclamation Service
Mint and Assay Service
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
San Francisco
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Secretary of Agriculture
Class at St Mark's Church Confirmed in Two Languages
At St Mark's Lutheran church the Rev Martin Hudtloff confirmed a class of 12 in English yesterday, following a previous class of nine in German. Both groups shared in their first communion, and the morning sermon focused on the text Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. The service featured special music and a beautified church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Martin Hudtloff
Mr. Huddloff
Bottle breaks spears head in saloon brawl leads to arrest
In a fierce saloon row on East Park street yesterday morning James Jackson was assaulted with a bottle. Glass fragments embedded in his scalp and a four inch piece was removed. John Salther is jailed on second degree assault. Jackson rushed to city hall with profuse bleeding and later sent home on Kemper avenue. Also today funeral services for Mrs. Jenet Farley at 2 pm from A A McMillan’s home at 629 West Granite Street conducted by Rev. Gwynne. flowers omitted.
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East Park Street
James Jackson
John Salther
Jackson
Kemper Avenue
Jenet Farley
A. A. McMillan
West
Granite Street
Lady Raffles at the Grand Vaudeville Show
Sirronji the Lady Raffles captivates audiences by escaping from sealed sacks and locked trunks in pranks billed as jail break feats. Her manager promises stunts with handcuffs bindings and a box nailed shut while authorities attempt restraints. Gardner, Stoddard, Ezier, Webb, and Palmer and Russell share musical and novelty acts in a varied program.
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Sirronji
Raffles
Sironji
Oregon
Gardner
Stoddard
Marie Stoddard
C. Grant Gardner
Ezier
Webb
Miss Ezier
Palmer and
Russell
Mayer’s June Clearance Proclaims Major Savings Banner
A local paper advertises a special offer for Standard Subscrib Subscribers paying five dollars for six months in advance. Features include a fine flag with regulation size eight by five feet, plus discounts at Mayer’s annual clearance with jewelry and cut glass at seventy five percent off and hand painted china at fifty percent off.
Persistence Needed for Most Tasks, Says Observer
A speaker notes that steady effort yields nine of ten tasks, while lack of patience limits success to one in ten. The remark highlights the value of perseverance and the frustration some feel when results take longer than expected, urging practical persistence.
Almax Trots Clever Mile on Muddy Inner Track
Almax the 17 year old chestnut trotter, driven by Jack Turner, trotted a mile in 2:52 on a muddy inner track, beating Billy Condell's bet that he could not reach three minutes. Turner eased the final stretch, finishing eight seconds under schedule as onlookers Alderman Murphy and Charlie Higgins watched.
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Jack Turner
Almax
Turner
Billy Condell
Condeli
Condell
Alderman Murphy
Charlie Higgins
Butte Typographical Union Elects New Officers
In yester day’s semi annual election the Butte Typographical union chose R. P. Shields as president Edward Killfeather as vice president A J Rummel as secretary treasurer Floyd Bushnell as recording secretary William Harmon as sergeant at arms and Edward Killfeather as executive committee member Other posts include Otis Wilson Thomas Atkins J J Dallas F B Cleaves and more A plan to push the union label on local printed matter was approved Alcazar pictures included.
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Butte Typographical Union
R. P. Shields
Edward Killfeather
A. J. Rummel
Floyd Bushnell
William Harmon
Otis Wilson
Thomas Atkins
J. J. Dallas
F.B. Cleaves
W. H. Ebbage
Emil Zschau
Max Town
Mayer's June Clearance Sale in Butte Jewelry
Mayer's annual June clearance sale offers one fourth off entire stock of jewelry cut glass and bric-a-brac plus half price on hand-painted china. Royal Vienna plates and vases drop to 17 50, teapots and creamer set to 4. Mail orders filled from 22 West Park. The People's Store.
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Mayer
Royal Vienna
Mayer’s
West Park
People's Store
Montana Optical Co. offers refund if glasses not perfect fit
The Montana Optical Co of 22 West Park in May er's store promises money back if you are not perfectly satisfied with the fit of glasses. Glasses fitted free and furnished as low as $1.
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Montana Optical Co
West Park
Mayer
Miners Active In Old Alder Camp Near Virginia City
Virginia City Madisonian reports active development in the Alder Camp mining district. Henry and Philip Pankey lease the Prospect mine west of town, plan extensive development using Blaine Springs electric power, retimber a winze, and install air hammer drills. They estimate about $5,000 for machinery, aiming to push work this season. Other crews, including Thompson and Barriter on Homestake, Harkins and Malone on Kearsarge, Buzzerd from St John, and Fritz Walker at Oro Cache, report promising ore bodies and shipments delayed only by poor roads.
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Virginia City
Madisonian
Montana
Henry
Philip Pankey
Prospect
Pankey Brothers
Blaine Springs
Ww. O. Thompson
John Barriter
Homestake
James Harkins
Fred D. Malone
Kearsarge
A C. Buzzerd
St. John Group of Mines
Fritz Walker
Oro Cache
Summit
Talk Over Butte's Boys To Be Resumed Today
County commissioners and the Butte city council special committee resume talks on handling way to deal with Butte's bad boys during summer. School board favors keeping industrial school open and accepting incorrigibles for petty offenses if city and county share costs. Attorneys to review legality of funding.
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Butte
Scrappers Pass Walops Two Women in Embroglio
Fighters were in fine fettle in Butte yesterday morning as arrests attest. Pat Shea and Don Orem are charged with mixing it up in a saloon on North Wyoming street. John Murphy was also placed under arrest for alleged interference with the officer. Batrice Atkins faces Judge McGowan today for an alleged beating of Ellen Brade.
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Butte
Pat Shea
Don Orem
North
Wyoming Street
John Murphy
Batrice Atkins
McGowan
Ellen Brade
St Paul Engineer Leaves for Scotland on Vacation
Robert Craig, chief engineer over St Paul railway contractors, departed yesterday with his family via Oregon Short Line for a vacation at his family home in Scotland. His work on the St Paul is finished. Andrews, Wilson & Smith offer real estate loans from 500 to 25000 with no delays in the next 30 days.
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Robert Craig
St. Paul
Butte
Oregon
Scotland
Mr. Craig
Andrews, Wilson & Smith
Owsley Block
Fine flag regulation size three by five
A concise note describes a fine flag meeting regulation size measured at three by five inches. It notes proper dimensions for flag display and potential compliance considerations, suitable for a quick archival record.
Tonkin's Great Sale Promises Big Value
An urban note touts daily property purchases driven by newspaper ads and highlights Tonkin's sale offering a $25 suit for $10, urging readers to seize the opportunity.
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Tonkin
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Butte News
The
Standard
East Broadway
Independent
Scartpins
Etter
Harpins
Epworth League Union
Scarlet Fever
Doctors’ Store
Fosselman’s
E. Park
Ager
Zinn Musical Company
Cially
Electrical
Mechan
Ical Engineering
Philippines
ST. Mark’s Church
Tonkin’s Clothery
E. Park Street
the Grand
Ers
Stepper
Alcazar
Alhambra Hot Springs
Old Alder Camp
the Prospect
East Park
Wein
Union Label
Kellogg’ S
Gans Vs
Herman
American Theater
Goldfield
New
Alberta
Canada
O’neil & Hanlon
S. Main St
State Savings Bank Bldg
Candy Cathartic
Rae Pariey
Joseph Richards
Montana St
Butte, Mont
Ind
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