Remarkable tales of court tricks and divorce fraud emerge
Former prosecutors recount startling criminal stories in the Silver Bow Bar Association meeting. A man sought an easy divorce in California through a sham attorney, obtaining a divorce for a woman in a restricted district. The fraud involved an appearance for the woman, later withdrawn, letting the man remarry. Other tales describe larceny prosecutions thwarted by statutes of limitations and cleverly hidden actions, prompting calls for ethics review and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Bar Association
Maurice English
Butte
California
Justice of the Peace
English
Peter Breen
Bar Association
The
Mrs Lheureux Seeks Independence After Desertion Claim
Elsear Lheureux accused of desertion and threats as Mrs Albertina Lheureux gains court authority to live apart. She testified she earned her living and that her husband never supported her since their 1900s Butte marriage. custody of their year old child awarded to the mother. Annie Brule granted divorce from Elmer Brule for cruelty and desertion. Nettie Bennett sues Frank Bennett in San Francisco for desertion and cruelty, seeks divorce and maiden name restoration Nettie Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertina Lheureux
Donian
Elsear Lheureux
Butte
Lheureux
Wickes
Jury Awards Plaintiffs in Gregson Springs Suit
James Breen testified on the stand about partnerships and management at Gregson Springs. He described Lavelle’s inability to run the property and the arrangement to fund Lavelle’s buyout, with Breen claiming no personal stake in profits. The jury awarded the plaintiffs 593.85 plus interest from May 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Breen
J. G. Link
Haire
Lynch
Department of Court
M. P. Lavelle
Gregson Springs
Lavelle
Peter Hale
Hale
First National Bank
Witness
New York
McDonald Shoe Store Opens Modern Footgear Emporium
The McDonald shoe store at 26 North Main Street Butte unveils a modern interior with mission style furniture and potted palms. George McDonald features a large up to date stock and a staffed, two sided layout separating ladies and men sections to cater to discerning customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Shoe
North Main Street
Butte
George McDonald
McDonnald
Gold Hill Choirs Second Annual Concert Held at Norwegian Hall
The Gold Hill choir presented its second annual concert at Norwegian Hall on West Copper Street with a large audience. The program featured chorus numbers, a Norwegian double quartet, solos by Misses Hansen and Porter, and a Waters orchestra performance, under instructor Snock Mikkilsen.
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Gold Hill Choir
Gold Hill
Norwegian Hall
West Copper Street
Snock Mikkilsen
Mamie Moe
M. Anderson
E. Satre
J. H. Gould
M. Swanson
E. A. Storvik
E. Munson
O. Melby
J. Berg
E. Mikkilsen
Olsen
E. Sabo
A. Finden
FE. Mikkilsen
BE. Grieg
Dorn
A. Porter
E. Witafsky
E. Ball
Marguerite Davis
A. L. Hawk
Waters’ Orchestra
Joe Duffy
In the Deep
H. W. Petrie
Police Court Fines Include Several For Property Aggressions
John W Marshall fined 5 dollars for failing to cover an iron door with rubber at his South Main property. Swend Carlson fined 10 dollars for similarly uncovered coal door at 611 South Main. Hugh McGilvery fined 25 dollars for smashing a glass door at Walker's saloon. Tim Cotter fined 25 for cutting upholstery of a hack. J H Foley fined 25 for beating his wife. Tom McNichols given 30 days for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Marshall
South Main Street
Marshall
Swend Carlson
Hugh McGilvery
Walker's
Tim Cotter
J. H. Foley
Tom McNichols
Inspection of Company B Second Montana Regiment
Inspectors plan a Monday evening visit to Company B of the Second regiment. National inspector First Lieutenant Fravel will lead with Colonel Stanford of Great Falls, inspector general of the state, Adjutant General Phil Greenan and Major McGuinness commanding the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Fravel
Stanford of
Great Falls
The
Astute
Adjt
Phil Greenan
McGuinness
Grand ball and special trains mark state event weekend
A grand ball will be given at Gregson Hot Springs Saturday evening March 16. A special train will leave Butte at 6:00 p.m. returning at 1:20 a.m. Sunday features an orchestra during the state championship swimming meet. Music in the big hall Sunday night. A special train will leave Butte Sunday evening at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregson Hot Springs
Butte
Sp. Im
Big Hall
Much Work by Associated Charities Reported
The Associ ated Charities board met March 1 at J. R. Wharton's office. Adjutant Dowell of the Salvation Army said help provided to over a dozen families with groceries shoes coats and wood for meals. Expenditures Feb 25 to March 11 totaled 151 15. Treasurers report showed 252 55 on hand. The group aims to aid emergency cases only and fears funds may run short if severe weather continues. Donors with clothing can contact Adjutant Dowell at 7802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
J. R. Wharton
Adjutant Dowell
Salvation Army
Notable Speakers at Irish American Banquet in Butte
The annual Irish American banquet at Liver Bowl club on St Patrick's Eve will begin at 9. Judge Lynch will be toastmaster. MacNamara's orchestra will accompany songs and recitations. Speakers include Judge Bourquin, T. J. Walsh, Judge McHatton, Charles R. Leonard, D. M. Kelly, and Daniel L. O'Hern. Tickets are selling briskly for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Bourquin
Our Country
J. Walsh
Helena
Montana
J. J. McHatton
Charles R. Leonard
St. Patrick's Day
D. M. Kelly
Boulder
Our City
Daniel L. O'Hern
Missoula
Large number of feeders now in Big Hole Basin
T L Carson of Omaha is in the city en route to Billings on business with cattle interests. He has spent a week in the Big Hole area assessing the beef market for an Omaha packing house and reports a record number of feeders in the basin, estimating about 20 000 cattle fed there. He notes Divide will ship many cattle this spring as the coast market lags while the eastern market stays firm, and says he does not think any contracts for Big Hole cattle have yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Carson
Omaha
Billings
Big Hole
Divide
Mr. Carson
Miners Savings Bank Offers 4 Percent Postal Savings
The Miners Savings Bank and Trust company is a United States depository for postal savings funds. You may also open an account with them that will pay you 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Miners Savings Bank and Trust Company
United States
Postal Savings
Dr Wolfe to Speak on Lights and Shadows of Irian Life
Dr G D Wolfe of Mountain View church will deliver his famous lecture at the Auditorium Friday night March 16 on Lights and Shadows of Irian Life. Admission 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Wolfe
Mountain View Church
Montana demurrage bureau reelects Mills manager
The Montana demurrage bureau at its annual meeting yesterday re elected C G Mills as manager. The group includes Northern Pacific Great Northern Oregon Short Line Pittsburg and Gilmore Gallatin Valley and Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound with Butte Anaconda Pacific and White Sulphur Springs Yellowstone represented. Members discussed rail conditions in Montana and a improving business outlook aided by favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Mills
Montana
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Oregon Short Line
Pittsburg & Gilmore
Gallatin Valley
Chicago
Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Butte
Anaconda
C. L. Nichols
Livingston
A. V. Brown
A. M. Burt
Missoula
W. H. Merriman
C. O. Jenks
Helena
Dan McMenn
F. L. Iivar
Great
Expressman Stops Runaway Horse on Utah Avenue
Joseph Edwards, an expressman, halted a runaway horse driven by a young woman yesterday morning before it crossed the railroad tracks on Utah avenue. The horse bolted as a train neared and Edwards was knocked down by the animal, suffering several bruises from the plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Edwards
Utah Avenue
Edwards
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