Riddell suit over forged confession in Montana case
The case of J A Riddell against George L Ramsey and Charles Suitor features a judge admitting a document claimed as a confession by C E Roach. Roach and John C Paulsen are tied to alleged conspiracies with Ramsey and Suitor to defraud Riddell & Roach and Riddell & Suitor in multiple state contracts including schools at Butte Dillon and Bozeman. The trial centers on the confession letter detailing unauthorized payments and book irregularities with funds deposited at the Commercial National Bank Bozeman and guarded by warrants and notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Roach
J. A. Riddell
G. L. Ramsey
Charles Suitor
George L. Ramsey
Harney
Riddell
Ramsey
Suttor
Roach
John C. Paulsen
Riddell & Suitor
Riddel & Roach
Riddell & Roach
State School of Mines
Butte
Riddell & Suiter
Deaf and Mute Asylum
Boulder
State Normal
Dillon
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Charles Suiter
School of Mines
Paulsen
Commercial National Bank
Way
Riddell & Sutter
Bozeman Bank
Hot Springs
Ark
C. F E. Roach
Suitor
New Denver Rock Island Co Investigation Notice
Evening at 15 West Broadway the Rock Island Company begins an investigation under I N Cornthwaite Trustee on record noting 6 to I. N. Cornthwait, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Denver Rock Island Co
West Broadway
I. N. Cornthwait
Silver Bow Retail Dealers Elect Officers
At Pioneer hall yesterday the Silver Bow Retail Dealers association elected officers for six months. President Thomas Trevaille vice president Adolph Wetzstein treasurer Frank Walker secretary Gus Nissen sergeant-at-arms Nick Knock and trustees Jerry Mullins T B Fitamaurice John Milch. Also noted death of John Percy six year old son of Mr and Mrs James Cromwell funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from 5 North Warren avenue with services at Mountain View M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Retail Dealers’ Association
Pioneer Hall
Thomas Trevaille
Adolph Wetzstein
Frank Walker
Gus Nissen
Nick Knock
Jerry Mullins
John Milch
John Percy
James Cromwell
North Warren Avenue
Mountain View M. E. Church
Thank You Note From Mrs. Price For Sorrow and Help
A widow expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during her husband Joseph Price illness and death. Special gratitude is given to the W. Q O. W. Hemlock circle the Pioneers and the Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Price
W. Q O. W. Hemlock
The
Pioneers
Knights of Pythias
Jos. Price
Funeral of Mrs. J. R. Reed
Funeral services were held yesterday at 3 o’clock for the late Mrs. J. R. Reed at 415 West Broadway. A large crowd attended despite bad weather. Floral tributes included offerings from the Butte lodge of Elks and the Sherman & Reed company. Rev. J. E. Noftsinger delivered the sermon. pallbearers included B. E. Calkins B. J. Cornelius and James Thomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Reed
West Broadway
Butte Lodge of Elks
Sherman & Reed Company
J. E. Noftsinger
B. E. Calkins
B. J. Cornelius
James Thomp
Local Notables Interred at Mt Moriah Cemetery
Interment for son W. D. Fenner Donald Gillis and A. G. Corbett occurred in the Masonic plot at Mt. Moriah cemetery. Dr C F E McCoy announces relocation to the Goldberg block corner Park and Academy streets rooms 306 307 with free consultation during the next 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Fenner
Donald Gillis
A. G. Corbett
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
C. FE. McCoy
Goldberg Block
Corner Park
Academy Streets
Dolan Case Postponed in North Montana Street Saloon Incident
The preliminary hearing for William Dolan charged with first degree assault was postponed at the county attorney's request. Prosecution witness Michael Horn, recently out of the hospital, may not pursue the case. Dolan may face next Friday hearing if he pays medical costs. The two were close friends and the stabbing occurred in a North Montana street saloon about six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dolan
Montana Street
Horn
Peace Favor Swells In Butte Smallpox Dispute
Dr. T J Sullivan new health officer seeks a settlement with county officials over smallpox care costs in Butte. City resents 30 percent charge and lack of audit while county holds to 30 percent of care bills. Article argues a modern charter is needed to fix funding and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Sullivan
Cty
Els
Butte
Sullivan
Board of County Commissioners
O'Leary
Democratic Party
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised For Babies
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for babies due to pleasant taste fast cures and safety with no opium or narcotics. It claims it prevents pneumonia and croup when used early and lists local Butte druggists as sellers. A second section promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and effective for cleansing the stomach and regulating the liver and bowels with local availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Drug Co
Smith Drug Co
Martin Drug Co
J. M. Kennedy Drug Co
Butte
Chamberlain
Fine French kid gloves and new laces for Christmas
Display of light shaded novelty gloves with crochet backs priced at 1.75 dollars, reduced from 1.25. Corded plaited stitched and eastie items range 0.35 to 2.00 dollars. Boas in chiffons and liberty silks in black white gray priced 1.50 to 25.06 dollars. Chiffon ceilings nets with velvet chenille dots and tube ruchings offered 0.35 to 1.00 per yard. Tab collars included.
Screwdriver joke ends in city hospital tale
In Butte a man named James McGibbons slips on snow near Braund house and a surgeon at Murray Freund hospital must decide how to treat a dangling foot. The surgeon jokes Has anyone a screw driver then confirms the left lower leg is artificial as onlookers react with disgust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray & Freund Hospital
Butte
Braund
East Butte
James McGibbons
Butte & Boston Smelter
Butte Street Railway Company
McGibbons
Graund
Doc
Delinquent Licenses Target Town Professionals
The county treasurer warns several city professionals about unpaid licenses. Complaints allege practicing without license for dentists Hush Milloy and F F Ellis in Meaderville and Walkerville, and physician Joseph Weyerhorst in Walkerville. Cases set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hush Milloy
Shepherd
Meaderville
F. F. Ellis
Pension inquiry sparks alert for Montana volunteer Whitten
A letter to Chief Reynolds from Attorney J B Crallee says a pension awaits Eugene A Whitten of company F first Montana volunteers if he contacts. The missive seeks Whitten’s whereabouts after injury during service and implies a pension claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Whitten
First
Montana Volunteers
J. B. Crallee
Washington, D. C
Police Reynolds
Crallee
Montana
Whitten
Reynolds
Ernest Gill
Gill
Harry Gill
White Rock Street
Liverpool
England
South Butte
Butte
Carriages and Wagons On Sale at J. T. Carroll Lumber
Butte store proclaims largest assortment of high grade vehicles with very low prices. Also announces sale of Butte Anaconda & Pacific railway tickets to Anaconda and beyond. Time card and freight rate information available at 41 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Carroll Lumber Company
Arizona
Platinum Streets
Butte
Calliné
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
North Main Street
Overcoat and suit maker touts full-time focus on coats
A veteran merchant declares making and selling overcoats coats vests and trousers for men is his sole business for 25 years not a side issue. He argues customers get best service from a specialist devoted to clothing production and highlights new spring patterns.
Beach Tansy Tablets for menstrual relief
An advertisement touts Beach Tansy Tablets as a perfect remedy for panfisi and irregular menses claiming they remove all obstructions. Produced in Paris by A. Augen and sold in Butte Montana by Newbro Drug Co. for $2 per box with rail shipment and secure sealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augen
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte, Mont
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Wall Papers
Double Roll
West Side Paper Company
Stewett
Goodell-Pratt
Stanley, Mason & Parker
White Company
F. R. Plumb
Buck Bros
FE. C. Atkins Company
Davis & Weimescary CO
Main St
Liquor Dealers
Dolan
Michael Horn
Hennessy
Burlington
Hermsdorf
Black Isle
Henmss
Butte, Montana
John McGibbons
Cial
Globe Tailoring Co
W. Park Street
Ing
Police
Montana’s
Granite Street
Chris
Galena Street
Butve, Mont
H. Ching PO
Samsing & Co
East Park
Mont
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