Butte Current Notes and Local Advertisements Burst
Butte items list pianos, tuners, medical services, travel notices, cigars, whiskey, and local business promos. Notables include Dr Heine eye ear nose throat and John W. Collins of Billings visiting, plus rail and hotel promos. Also mentions a city assault case with several defendants in Judge Nelson's court.
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Gregson Springs
Montana
Call Scott's
East Park
Tel
Shady Brook
Shaw
Butte Mer. Co
Harvard
Hanson
J. F. Baker
Ogden
Pullman Company
Butte
Charles A. Davidson
Rio Grande Western
Denver
James E. Pepper
Montana Liquor Company
W. C. McBride
Thomas W. Buzze
Alice
California
Arthur G. Allan
Owsley Block
Anaconda
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
P O
Acme Celery
J. A. Stromberg & Co
Spokane
Nessland
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
Portland
Northern Pacific Railway
Ed Dougherty
McNerney
Pat Murphy
John Does Wer
Town angler robs to fish dream ends in jail
John Rooney, inspired by sunshine and memories of Izaak Walton, borrowed a bamboo rod hemp and hooks from George Woodly at 256 East Mercury Street. He faces a petty larceny charge after the fishing gear valued at 1.50 was taken and not recovered.
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John Rooney
Sol
Izaak Walton
George Woodly
East
Mercury Street
Rooney
Northwestern University of Poly Technics Offers Varied Studies
Northwestern University of Poly technics invites applications for shorthand beekeeping law assaying mechanical and architectural drafting. The Olson block sits at Wyoming and Iron streets, inviting prospective students to apply.
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Northwestern University of Polytechnics
Olson Block
Wyoming and
Iron Streets
Frank Corbett Dying Another Colbert Will
Sudden change in the condition of the speaker Frank Corbett is reported as he battles illness and faces ongoing uncertainty regarding his health and future activities. The article notes medical updates and possible impacts on public duties.
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Frank Corbett
Probate Offered Despite Patient’s Critical Pneumonia
The physician stated last night the patient may pall through the illness. Despite the grave prognosis, the matter is offered for probate.
Death of Speaker Corbett and contested Colbert will
The article reports the illness and death of Speaker Corbett after pneumonia sets in following a long period of stress. It also covers a probate dispute over Charles Colbert's will, with Frederick W. Scheuer seeking probate of a 1886 missing will naming Scheuer and Lillian Burton as devisees, and objections to the Lippincott will alleging illegality and lack of capacity.
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Charles Colbert
W. J. Lippincott
John Woolbeater
Frederick W. Scheuer
Colbert
Scheuer
Park Street
Lillian Burton
Delaware Street
de Visees
Thomas Fluke
John Doe
Lippincott
J. Saville
Fluke
Speakers Death Prompts House Minutes Question
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Speaker Corbett in critical condition with hopeless prognosis. Bulletin updates note his likely death and raise a constitutional issue over who may approve the house minutes if Corbett cannot sign. Attorney general to be asked to decide authority of the speaker pro tem. The Fair at 112 Hamilton Street invites patrons.
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Helena
Corbett
Tilmorn
House
Senate
Lieutenant Higgins
Donovan
Sailor reports 33 day voyage from Weihaiwei
Captain Sutherland of the bark Senator arrives in Victoria British Columbia after a 33 day voyage from Weihaiwei. He says that he encountered favorable winds and smooth seas during the return trip.
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Victoria
B. C
Sutherland
Senator
Weihaiwei
Inflammation of the Lungs Now Pneumonia Caution
A historic note on the term inflammation of the lungs now called pneumonia. It warns that a cough signals danger and surviving pneumonia leaves lungs weakened, making consumption more likely to take hold.
Fire Tears Through East Granite Laundry in Early Morning
A blaze shortly after 2 am gutted the Lee Ching Fong laundry in East Granite alley near Arizona street. Lee and helpers saved much weekly wash from nearby Butte homes, but the building was completely destroyed with extensive damage. Flames illuminated the eastern sky as the tinder-like structure burned vigorously.
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Lee Ching Fong
Granite Alley
Arizona Street
Lee
Butte
Registration figures rise near birthday enrollment total
Yesterday 955 names registered with 453 on the west side and 497 on the east side. The two day total reaches 1 024 registrations as the enrollment effort marks a milestone.
Acker's Remedy Promises Cure For Cough And Lung Ailments
Acker's English Remedy promises to cure coughs and lung diseases including pneumonia and consumption. It offers a money back guarantee and a free illustrated book on consumption. Sold at 25 cents, 50 cents, and 81.00 per bottle. refunds from druggist if unsatisfied. Sold by W H Mooker & Co Buffalo NY, and Newbro Drug Co Anaconda.
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W.h.mooker & Co., Proprs
Buffalo
Asiatic coast coal and force build ups noted
The text notes Great Britain placing 1,000,000 tons of coal along the Asiatic coast between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Naval supplies such as guns and ammunition are continually landed. Captain Sutherland reports a force of 3,000 at Weihaiwei, planned to fall to 500 as Pekin troubles ease, with war prospects considered ominous though not immediate.
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Shanghai
Hongkong
Great Britain
Asiatic
Sutherland
Wethaiwei
Orchard and farm near San Diego offered for sale
Four miles from San Diego overlooking the city and bay the property covers 60 acres all cultivated within one mile of street car lines. It grows oranges lemons grapes prunes and other crops with a good two story residence and necessary buildings and a perpetual water right. Will take one half in improved Butte property. Apply to J H Fariss & Bro 5 Silver Row block Butte.
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San Diego
Butte
J. H. Fariss & Bro
Silver Row
Ghostly encounter on the Centerville railroad cut
Five men hunting ghosts reported a tall, cloaked figure near a deserted cabin. Colhane and Murphy fired two shots at the figure, which glided away unharmed, while a dull red glow appeared at its breast and head. Witnesses later spoke with two Finns who saw the apparition cross the tracks toward the cabin.
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Michael Colhane
Jack Murphy
Tom Walsh
Ehaste
Centerville
Main Street
Colhane
Murphy
Walsh
Devil
Colhune
Isita Gchort
Have Your Portune Told Past and Pature Life
Madam Kenna discusses love marriage divorce mining matters business changes and journeys. For guidance callers are invited to visit South Montana Street for consultations.
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Madam Kenna
South Montana Street
Rioting Soldiers Sentenced At Fort Harrison
Three of seven Fort Harrison soldiers arrested for wrecking the Owl electric car en route to the fort were sentenced by Police Magistrate Walker. Coleman led with 40 days, Short and Garrett received 26 days each. Four others were referred to Captain Gerhart for future punishment after weaker evidence. The incident followed heavy drinking in Helena and ended with a damaged car and frightened passengers.
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Standard
Helena
Fort Harrison
Walker
Coleman
Short
Garrett
Gerhart
Boer families to be received aboard Lisbon warships
A hulk at the harbor in Lisbon is being fitted out to receive Boer families expected to arrive soon on Portuguese warships from Lourenço Marques Delagoa Bay.
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Lisbon
Lourenco Marquez
Delagoa Bay
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Butte News
The
East Broadway
Telephone
Butte, Mont
Frank E. Corbett
Frederick Scheuer
Lillian Barton
Donald Campbell
James W. Forbis
Hamilton Street
Hias
Acker’s
Newbro Drug Co
Lutte, and Smith Drug Co
Bor
Large Head Hot House
Rockwood
She Wetmore
Pabst
East India
Marguerite Cigars
A. Booth
Cash Grocery
West Park St
Alexander Macaulay
Main St
Drs. Murray & Freund Hospital
Norcross
Clifford
N. Main St
Bitte
BANKS
Mexiana
Lee Mantle
Chas. Schatzlein
Fayette Haverington
Charles RR. Leonor
A. HK. Clements
Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank Ns
Daly Bank and Trust CO
OF Butte
W. W. Dixen
Joan D. Ryan
C. Swinporne
Rk. A. Kunkeu
Ass’t
O. WK. Lewis
J Tt. Vivian
V. Pig Payette Harrington
M. A. White
Ang
Silver Bow National Bank
Tent
Europe
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Davis
Jomce & Talbott
B. Weirick
Ori George Stevenson
State Savings Bank
Main and Park
John A. Creighton
G. W. Tapleton
Hodeens Ishier
Prac c
United States
John A. Re Hton
Omaha
G. W. Brapleton
A. G Beret
Uilding Paper
Charles H. Lane
W. Granite
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