Thornton Opens Society Out In Force In Butte
The Thornton Hotel in Butte held a grand open night with 500 guests enjoying entrancing music, an elaborate menu, and lavish decor. Rossner's orchestra, bell staff in green livery, and an East Coast bar team complemented the celebration. Notables including Dr. A. C. Leggat and J. Noyes hosted private dinners as the elite attended in formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
Rossner
W. F. Love
F. §. Webster
F. L. James
Johnny McEwen
New York City
The
Hoffman
Edward Mitchell
New York
Metropole
Frank Brown
Chicago
Butte
Dr. A. C. Leggat
A. K. Irvin
Jack Noyes
H. Kennedy
J. H. Leyson
F. 8. Thompson
W. McC. White
Walter Lewis
I. A. Heilbronner
C. L. Miller
Mr. Kern
Magnanimous Judge Gives Mercy in First Police Court Session
Judge Thomas Boyle presided at his first police court session. Charles Martin pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined five dollars but mercy reduced the penalty to suspension. Paddy Hannon received a ten dollar fine suspended and was provided money for medical treatment. Betty Marsh for Della Dennon case requested a continuance until Friday. Hattie Hardinge faced a postponed trial due to lack of identification. court adjourned to 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boyle
Judge Boyle
Charles Martin
Martin
Paddy Hannon
Della Dennon
Paddy
Bert Marsh
Hattie Hardinge
Mystery death of Sidney Bull in Meaderville shed
Sidney J Bull was found dead in a Meaderville woodshed after a morning incident with a shotgun and a bottle of strychnine. Partners and relatives are referenced as investigators prepare an inquest at Shermans. Bull, around 45, had kidney troubles and recent estrangement from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney J. Bull
Meaderville
Mr. Bull
Fred Gagnier
Front Street
Bull
Fred
Sherman's
Woodstock
Nova Scotia
Thomas McIntyre
Florence Perkins
Butte
Case Against Creech Is Dismissed
In Meaderville Judge Shephard's court Joseph Creech was acquitted on the charge of employing women to dance in his Main and Mercury saloon. The case had been transferred from Judge Nelson's court after a venue change and involved Lillie Miller Ruth Burton Emily Egly and Jewel Mason as the alleged dancers. District Attorney Breen had pressed for conviction but the jury found Creech not guilty. Breen then moved to dismiss the related prosecutions against the four women.
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Shepherd’s Court
Creech
Lillie Miller
Ruth Burton
Emily Egly
Jewel Mason
Breen
Yancey
Burt Marsh
Marsh
Tuttle-Green Jewelry Co Incorporation Filings
The Tuttle-Green Jewelry company of Butte filed its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Incorporators are Harry S. Tuttle Charles D. Green and W. B. Hamilton. Capital stock is $30,000.
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Standard
Helena
Tuttle-Green Jewelry Company
Butte
Esecretary
Harry 8S. Tuttle
Charlies DP. Green
W. B. Hamilton
New Apartment House Planned on West Galena Street
Building by M. F. Mayer jeweler on West Galena near Jackson to cost about 10000 dollars. The two story pressed brick structure measures 60 by 75 feet and contracts will be let soon with work starting shortly. Architects were Lincoln and Carter.
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Lincoln & Carter
West Galena
Jackson
M. F. Mayer
Seeking a Pardon for William Mortimer Mas Slauncd Friend
Mrs Carrie Mortimer petitions for her son William Mortimer sentenced to 20 years for murder in this county. He was an accomplice of Robert Anderson in the 1894 Emanuel Fleming killing in this city. Anderson was executed and Mortimer sent to prison amid arguments he acted young and foolish and did not realize his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
May B
Carrie Mortimer
William Mortimer
Mortimer
Robert Anderson
Pmanuel Fleming
Anderson
Boers Split Forces Under General Delarey Near Hartebeestefontein
General Delarey leads about 4000 Boer fighters who have held the hills around Hartebeestefontein as they begin to split up. Some move southwest toward new ground while others head north. Delarey shifts his position to the south.
Notice to Contractors for Dillon Dormitory
Sealed proposals are invited by A L Btone secretary for the State Normal School Dillon Montana to construct a dormitory. Bids due by 8 p m May 18 1901. Plans seen in Dillon and Helena. A certified check to 501 accompanies each bid and is forfeited if the bidder fails to enter a contract. The right to accept or reject bids is reserved. May 1 1901 Dillon Montana.
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A. L. Btone
State Normal School
Dillon, Mont
Haire
Helena
Mont
Leonard Eliel
Montana
All Pacwtive Board
L. Btone
Dillon
Ment
Omaha Live Stock Market Report May 6
Cattle receipts 4 200 head with active market. Native beef steers 4.25 to 5.60, western 4 to 4.50, Texas 2.59 to 4.25, cows and heifers 3.30 to 4.40, calves 2.46 to 4.75. Hogs receipts 3 4 head, market strong. Heavies 5.47 to 5.77, mixed 5.47 to 5.67, lights 5.0 to 5.67, bulk 5.65 to 5.87. Sheep receipts 5 700 head, market steady. Natives 4.25 to 4.65, western ewe lambs 4.0 to 4.40, lambs 4.29 to 6.05. Kansas City markets follow with cattle 5 000 head and hogs 900 head. Sheep 7 000 head, spring lambs 5.50 to 6.00. Additionally brief notes on wool auctions in London and treasury balances in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Tie Nigher
Texas
Kansas City
The Blind Phrenologist Lectures On Hopelessness and Hopefulness
Professor Cooper delivered a lecture on phrenology to a large audience. Public head readings were offered and a free admission with a collection taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Obituaries and funeral notices from Centerville area
Mrs. Johanna Murphy aged 89 died yesterday after 20 years as a Centerville resident. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from Dennis Lynch residence 13 East Center Centerville. Thomas Drew 41 brother of Dan Drew died yesterday at No 357 East Granite. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM. Mrs Hugh Dolan 26 died yesterday at 641 South Dakota. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM. Sister of P H Brady. Mrs J A Carpenter 26 died last night at rear No 113 Ruby street. funeral to be announced later.
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Johanna Murphy
Centerville
Dennis Lynch
East Center Street
Thomas Drew
Dan Drew
East Granite Street
Hugh Dolan
South Dakota Street
P. H. Brady
J. A. Carpenter
Sentanal No
Ruby Street
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Butte News
Owsley
Butte, Mont
Lay
Poultry Food
Pratt’s Foods
Christie & Leys
N. Main St
Broadway and Main
Batte
University of Pennsylvania
Browne & Flanigan’s
N. FE. Cor. Main and
Broadway
North Main Street
Phenix Rire Innsurance Company
Fnquitable Life Assurance Society
J.T. O'Brien
Butte, Ment
W. Perk St
Honor
DE Ene
Main and
Mercury
Jewelry Firm Incorporated
Porter Dave Awn
Jopeston
Baby
Free
Waryland Ceyg
Lidle Go
Cahn, Belt &&Co
Baltimore, Md
Maryland Club
A Butte Mercantile Co
Galena Street
Golden
Fosselman Drug Co
Agents Nutte, Mont
William Mortimer Mas
Delarey
San Francisco
Nevada
Oregon
White Valley
Mountain
San Joaquin Plains
Humboldt
Mendocino
Boston Mining
London
Treasury Statement
Washington
Treasury
Avyailone Cah
Popular Storekeeping
Henrietta
Dunlap Hat Agency
F. A. Ironside
West Park Street
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Dr. Calder
Hoston Dental College
Boston Dental College
Haskell's
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Block
West
J. N. Nevills
East Park Street
Manuel Lopez
Havana
Butte Mercantile Company
State Distributors
Grand Opera House
Dick P. Surrey
America
Blanche Walsh
Sutton’s Family Theater
Nox
Surrox
Rand
F. M. Grady
Standard Carriage Works
South Main
Telephone
Montana Book Company
W.H. Kisin
North Main
Mermon Hishops
Mermon Church
Doung
Redrebishop
Romnedy Co
Cal
Cale
Mariin Drug Co
Anaconda
DR. Chung
W .Galena &T
Butte, Moat
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