Old-time Livingston laughter seen in a horse raffle tale
Peter Nelson, Livingston chief, recalls the town’s past pranks as a Dead horse raffle in Livingston becomes a legendary joke. The narrative recalls a man jailed for a railed prank and a horse displayed in a swamp, drawing wide laughter in early Montana. The piece contrasts free old days with newer, more dignified times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nelson
Livingston
Butte
Warm Springs
Springs
County of Park
State Institution For the Insane
C. C. H. Smith
Yellowstone Park
Smith
Park
Gateway City
Montana
Mr. Nelson
Blanding
Slough
Uckets
Bereavement Thanks From Mrs George Martin
Mrs George Martin thanks friends who kindly assisted during the bereavement in the death of her husband George Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martin
Schatzlein Paint Co Wallpaper Elegance in Hutte Main Spring
An advertisement notes Schatzlein Paint Co offerings in Hutte Main spring with exclusive wall papers. It lists watch cleaning at $1.50 and a one year warranty from Mayer of 40 West Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schatzlein Paint Co
Hutte
Mayer
West Park Street
Orton Brogs
N. Main Street
Butte
Kitchener
Newport
Legal actions involving Heinze Adams Cameron cases and Healey remittitur
Multiple civil actions unfold in district court. Claims include a $12 665 balance on a $20 665 account by Sam D. Martin against Robert G. B. Heinze with demand for itemized charges, Isabella Adams seeking divorce from Robert N. Adams, and John H. Courtney suing Rocky Mountain Hell Telephone. A jury awarded $120 to J. C. Cameron against L. F. Prescott for tombstone commissions. The Helena remittitur notes Br. H. Wilson’s receivership deemed illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert GB. Smith
Aug. Heinze
Napoleon
Sam D. Martin
Granite Street
Martin
Heinze
District Court
Smith
Isabella Adams
Robert N. Adams
Atwood
John H. Courtney
Rocky Mountain Hell Telephone Company
United States Court
Supreme Court
Minnie Healey
Br. H. Wilson
Helena
Piano for Sale and Funeral Notices
High grade Knabe piano used six months offered at a bargain if sold soon Apply at Morris Brock corner Montana and Broadway Mrs James Atkin The funeral of Mary Gertrude Foley today at 2 PM from 157 Grey Rock terrace residence of her parents Mr and Mrs John Foley The funeral of Noe Vilandri today at 2 PM from Shermans undertaking parlors
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Morris Brock
Montana
Broadway
James Atkin
Mary Gertrude Foley
John Foley
Grey Rock Terrace
Death of John Ward Aged 65
John Ward aged 65 died yesterday. The remains are at Sherman's undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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John Ward
Sherman
Wells Funeral Providence Wells
The funeral for Harry Wells will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Richards' undertaking parlors with Rev. Join Hosking presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wells
Richards
Join Hosking
Heaneyehurch Child Russell Dies, Funeral Planned
Russell Heaneyehurch four years old, son of Mr and Mrs George Heaneyehurch, died yesterday. Funeral will be at 1 p m tomorrow from the family home at 17 North Gaylord street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
George Heaneyehurch
North Gaylord Street
Infant Willie Norman den dies. funeral set at 2 p.m.
Willie Norman, infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Norman den, died yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the family residence at 102 West Woolman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Henry Normanden
West Woolman Street
Martin Brennan Dies in Phoenix After Montana Life
Martin Brennan, longtime Montana businessman and associate of Gettings in Anaconda, died in Phoenix Arizona after a long illness. He had lived in Butte in recent years and traveled south seeking relief from consumption. His wife left Butte yesterday to accompany his body home.
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Montana
Martin Brennan
Phoenix
Ariz
Brennan
Mr. Gettings
Anaconda
Butte
Deer Lodge Sunday Rail Fare Set at $2 Round Trip
Northern Pacific announces a special Sunday rate of $2 for a round trip to Deer Lodge on March 1, a holiday and special attraction day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Northern Pacific
State gun club to showcase new manga trap at fall meeting
At the Butte Mod and Gun Club annual gathering officials announced a new manga trap soon to replace five pull traps. Shooters plan travel to Great Falls for the state tournament opening May 15 with trophies and prizes. Notables like Dan Yancey and Jaeger are expected to compete, while W. Sack Miller may be appointed deputy warden.
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Manga Trap
Great Falls
Dan Yancey
Jaeger
Oregon
Blue Rock
Dan Jaeger
Butte
Sumpter, Ore
Sac Miller
M Mountains
Great Northern
Sue
J. M. Steward
J. M. Spargo
A. Wehl
C. H. Smith
A. J. Walker
Gus Hird
Joe Slemons
P. A. Allen
J. KE. O'Brien
G. W. Morse
State Association
W. J
Sack
Attractive California Ranch Near San Diego with 66 Acres
Ranch property four miles from San Diego overlooking the city and bay offers 66 cultivated acres within a mile of streetcar lines. It includes a good two story residence and necessary outbuildings with a perpetual water right. Offers half payment in improved Butte property. Apply to J H Fariss & Bro 5 Silver Bow block Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Butte
J. H. Fariss & Bro
Silver Bow Block
Knights of the Maccabees hold Montana meeting plan
J A Orchard state commander of the Knights of the Maccabees visited the city to arrange a joint meeting of the Butte and Walkerville tents. No hall was available, so he returned to Hamilton and will come back for the session next Tuesday evening.
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J. A. Orchard
Knights of the Maccabees
Knights
Hamilton
Butte
Walkerville
Order
Montana
Overtooled It In Harbor How Dodd Missed Rio Disaster
A Park Street jeweler received a letter detailing how Albert W. Dodd narrowly avoided boarding the ill fated Rio de Janeiro in Honolulu Harbor. The wreck remains unfound after fruitless dives and dragging, with only one Chinese sailor’s body recovered. Dr. William E. K. Dodd was not aboard.
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P. A. Towle
Park Street
Albert W. Dodd
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
Mr. Dodd
William EK. Dodd
Hawaiian Islands
Dr. Dodd
Honolulu
Dodd
San Francisco
A Brass Monkey at the Grand features Mayme Taylor cast
The farce A Brass Monkey plays at the Grand for two nights with a 4 matinee today and tonight. Mayme Taylor, famed for her famed mixed drink, heads a notable company including Eugene Weiner and James K. Wesley as Jonah. The ensemble is led by the girls Baggage and others, praised for looks if not acting.
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Hoyt
Mayme Taylor
Eugene Weiner
Galena Street
James K. Wesley
Jonah
Plows Candies and Magazines At Eagle Pharmacy
Plows celebrated candies arrive fresh three times weekly at Eagle Pharmacy also stocked with latest magazines periodicals and novels. Cigar selection described as just right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plow
Eagle Pharmacy
Funeral for Frank E. Corbett Likely Monday at 3
Funeral arrangements for Frank E. Corbett appear to set for 3 p.m. Monday pending Mrs. Corbett’s wishes. She travels to Butte Sunday with her sister Miss Frances Thornton and child. The death has sparked expressions of regret from legislators and state figures, and Mr. Corbett’s family includes sister Mary DeSales Corbett, a Moble nun, brother Edward P. Corbett of San Antonio, and sister Nora E. Corbett of Charlottesville, with W. A. Clark sending condolences.
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Frank E. Corbett
New York
California
W. A. Clark
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Crowds Drugstores
Local druggists report strong demand for Chamberlains Cough Remedy with quick runs on stock. Testimonials from H Goddard and John T Washburn claim rapid relief for colds and croup and praise for stomach and liver tablets priced 25 cents with free samples from sellers nationwide.
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Chamberlain
H. Goddard
Edgemont
John T. Washburn
Gravois Mill
E. VanDeusen
Kilbourn
Wis
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Butte News
Ming
Sam Martin
J. C. Cameron
L. F. Prescott
Noe Vilandri
Anaconda Pies
Whenenmin
Iowa City
Iowa
Cardus
Jos. A. Eibenhapfer
Cardui
Thedford
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattasooge Company
Costtapooga
Tena
Gun Club
Association
Johnnie Cowan
Salt Lake
M. B. Brownlee
Spokane
Brownlee
Do. H. Smith
Rene
McKinley
Albert Dodd
Honolulu Bay
MR. Corbett
Minnessys
Rentness. Ys
Butte Afontana
Bbc
St. Patrick’s Day
Servia
Rc-Rae
Slail
Rece
Hennessy’s
Ldec
el Pasha
Rankin Duck
Windsor
Price l Yard
Spring
Hennessy
Wilton
Oxford
Savoy
Ag O
Falcon
Lepnessy
Butterick
Plontana
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