Her Husbands Faults Dragged Her Through The Streets
Julia Purcell wife of Constable John Purcell of Walkerville won a divorce on cruelty and desertion grounds. She described repeated abuse including being dragged by hair and sleeves torn from her coat while pregnant and sick. The court granted custody of a child and restoring her former name McCann in one case. Several other divorces were postponed for next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Purcell
John Purcell
Walkerville
Purcell
Butte
South Main Street
Galena Street
William Queeney
Queeney
Clancy
McCann
Sis
Julia J. Hatch
William R. Hatch
Billings
Tillie Treloar
Willian Treloar
George A. Murphy
Annie Murphy
Emil Dennis
South
Arizona Street
Dan and
David Yancey
Edward Morrissy
Thomas Coughlin
Kk. H. Wilson
Minnie Healey
Myers Held Over Brass Theft Details
Nicholas Myers was arrested yesterday while attempting to dispose of 10 pounds of brass journal bearings alleged stolen from the Northern Pacific railway roundhouse. He claimed the brass was found in an abandoned prospect hole and said another man offered it to him. He was negotiating with a junk dealer to exchange the brass for silver when arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Myers
Northern Pacific Railway
Myers
Annual stockholders meeting of Hennessy Mercantile Co in Butte
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Hennessy Mercan tile company will be held at the principal office in Butte, Montana, on Monday, March 25, 1901, for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Co. J. Kelley, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Butte, Mont
Co. J. Kelley
Butte Teamsters Union Sets EightHour Day Standard
At a February meeting of Butte Teamsters No. 15 the members voted that from May 1, 1901 a day’s work within the union’s jurisdiction shall be eight hours. The minimum scale is $6 per day. Published by order of Teamsters No. 15. W. L. U. A. James Stickler President Ed McCarrick Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Teamsters’ Union No. 15
Order of
Teamsters’ Union No. 15
W. Ll. A
James Stickler
ED McCarrick
Eight-Hour Day Adopted by Workingmen's Union No 6
On December 21 1900 the Workingmen's union No 6 of Western Illinois United voted to set eight hours as a day’s work starting May 1 1901 with a minimum scale of 3.00 dollars per day. The resolution was published by order of union No 6. President J W Dale and Recording Secretary G M Deviny announced the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Workingmen’s Union
W. IL. U
Workingmen’s Union No
Orton Broe Piano and Organ Offers Best Value
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ call on Orton Broe. 219 N. Main street, Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Main Street
Butte
Napoleon figure blocks lawyer’s reinstatement claims
A Boston News Bureau humorous column claims the Young “Napoleon” thwarted John B. Wellcome’s reinstatement and cites broader miner and corporate intrigue. It notes Heinze’s influence halting payments and mine closures, with miners laid off and production down. It also reports on Butte mining speculation, stock placements, and bond deals surrounding the Minnie Healey and Butte Mining & Development company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Aug. Heinze
Boston
News Bureau
Butte
Amalgamated
Clark
John B. Wellcome
Heinze
Amalgamated-Heinze
Montana
San Diego area estate offered with crops and water right
Four miles from San Diego overlooking the city and bay, 60 acres under cultivation within one mile of streetcars. Produces oranges, lemons, grapes, prunes and other crops. Includes a good two story residence and all necessary buildings with a perpetual water right. Will take one half in improved Butte property. Apply to J. H. Fariss & Bro. in Silver Bow block, Butte. The Standard is the only exclusive carriage works in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Butte
J. H. Fariss & Bro
Silver Bow
Child's Narrow Escape From Runaway Flat Car
Four year old Gene Harrington climbed onto a flat car at the Gagnon tunnel Montana and Copper streets. The brakes released and the car sped down hill 10 blocks. He clung to the platform as it toppled off at Aluminum street. Thrown clear, he landed in dirt with only a forehead cut and was taken home for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Harrington
Gagnon Tunnel
Montana
Copper
Gene
Colorado
Aluminum Street
Ile
No. 218
West Copper Street
Ind
Heart Trouble Tied to Digestion Says Article
A health article argues heart trouble in Americans is rising mainly from weak digestion. It links stomach distention and gas to chest heaviness and palpitations, urging Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe after meal aid. Full package 50 cents. booklet offered from F A Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Consents to Hear It Judge Clancy in Heinze Receiver Case
Judge Clancy agreed to shorten the hearing time to April 1 for F August Heinze's petition to appoint a receiver for the Nipper claim. The May 15 hearing was moved up after counsel for Anaconda cited a supreme court decision. Also disposed were habeas corpus, demurrer rulings, and various civil suits and removals to federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
F. August Heinze
Nipper
C. F. Kelley
Anaconda Company
Kelley
District Court
James E. Cox
Charles Slaton
Steve Wells
Slaton
Cox
David Meagher
Clancy
Moncker
Postal Telegraph and Cable Co
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
United States Court
Courtney
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co
W. W. Adams
Columbia Garden Pond
T. M. Adams
Thomas Wadsworth
Democratic party convention and ward caucuses in Butte
The Democratic Party of Butte sets a convention at the Auditorium on March 20 1901 at noon to nominate a mayor city treasurer police magistrate and eight ward aldermen. Ward caucuses are March 1 at 8 pm to nominating delegates. primaries March 16 4 to 8 pm in each ward with listed polling places and delegate counts. Dated Battle March 9 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
City of
Butte
K Butte
Woolman
Florence
Maet Park
Dakota
Cialena
City Corral
Warner Aluminum and Main
Battle
H. A Gallwey
A. B. Cohen
Tickets On Sale For Putte Anaconda Route At Great Northern
Putte Anaconda and Pacific railway tickets now on sale to Anaconda and all stations between at the Great Northern ticket office, 41 North Main Street. Information on time cards and freight rates is cheerfully furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putte
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
North Main Street
Great Lakes
Lakes
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Buffalo
Wonderland
CHASS
Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Burroughs and Goldman Clash Over Daughter Money
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt, Jack Burroughs tells Mr. Goldman he has been paying attention to his daughter for months. Goldman reacts with surprise, noting that payments apparently have not occurred. The dialogue centers on the differing expectations about financial support and propriety in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Jack Burroughs
Mr. Goldman
Detroit Free Press Fragment Highlights Social Whimsy
In a clipped Detroit Free Press snippet a reader quips about social ambition after hearing of Lady Curzon’s elephant party in India. The satire pivots to a joke about renting whales to host a whale party, reflecting light gossip tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Curzon
India
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Leys
Owsley
Christie « Leys
Main St
Calkins’ Book Store
North Main St
Evans’ Book Store
DR. Chung
Herb Sanitarium
W.galena Sr
butte,Mout
Catherine Vanner
Harney
Frank Vanner
Black Hills
Vanner
Blaine
Clark Amalgamated
Napoleon
Wellcome
Cain
FE. H. Wilson
Payls Richardson, Hill & Co
Butte Mining & Development Company
Steck
Mesers, Richardson, Hill & Co
Blue Jay
Treasury
California
Joseph R. Silver
W. S. Fagan
John F. Hogan
Butte Land and Improvement Co
The
Detroit Free Press
Kennedy Furniture Company
Kennedy’s
Reliaby
Keild
Rug Department
Archie
Globe Wernicke
West Broadway
Majestic Steel Ranges
East Park St
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Park Street
J. N. Nevills
Brina
W. H. Wix
D. D. S. Broadway and Main
Butte Graduate University of Pennsylvania
W. A. Cook
M. D
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Denver, Colo
Willow Springs
Omaha
U.S.A
J. A. Stromberg & Co
Distributors, A
Calder
Boston Dental College
Chicago College Dental Surgery
Haskell’s
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Block
Butts
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