Thornton Opens Society Out In Force
The Thornton hotel in Butte hosted a grand opening last evening at 6 o'clock with hundreds of guests, ornate green and white decor, American Beauty roses, palm accents, and Rossner's orchestra. The gala included an elaborate menu booklet and champagne, with 500 diners and several city leaders and socialites attending, including Dr. A. C. Leggat and J. H. Leyson.
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. &. Thompson
W. Met. White
Walter Lewis
I. A. Heilbronner
L. Miller
Mr. Kern
Magnanimous Judge Frees and Finishes First Police Court Session
Judge Thomas Boyle presided at his first police court session. Charles Martin pleaded guilty to drunkenness and had a suspended $5 fine. Paddy Hannon, who beat Della Dennon, had a suspended $10 fine plus a silver payment and medical referral. Bert Marsh asked for a continuance for Della Dennon’s case. Hattie Hardinge’s case was continued after the witness failed to identify her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boyle
Judge Boyle
Charlies Martin
Martin
Paddy Hannon
Della Dennon
Paddy
Bert Marsh
Hattie Hardinge
Mystery surrounds Meaderville death of Sidney Bull
Sidney J. Bull was found dead in a Meaderville woodshed after firing at a non existent cat with a double barreled gun. An inquest will be held at 7 30 this evening to determine cause as letters from Nova Scotia and a cousin in Butte are noted.
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Sidney J. Bull
Meaderville
Mr. Bull
Fred Gagnier
Front Street
Bull
Fred
Gagnier
Rull
Sherman's
Woodstock
Nova Scotia
Thomas McIntyre
Florence Perkins
Butte
Case Against Creech Is Dismissed
Yesterday in Meaderville Judge Shephard's court Joseph Creech was acquitted on a charge of employing women to dance in his Main and Mercury saloon. The case earlier faced a demurrer and dismissal in Judge Nelson's court, but a second complaint led to the acquittal after a short jury deliberation. The district attorney moved to dismiss charges against Lillie Miller Ruth Burton Emily Egly and Jewel Mason as evidence overlapped.
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Shepherd’s Court
Creech
Lillie Miller
Ruth Burton
Emily Egly
Jewel Mason
Breen
Yancey
Burt Marsh
Marsh
Breen Moral
New Apartment House Planned on West Galena Street
Architects Lincoln and Carter complete plans for a handsome two story brick apartment building on West Galena near Jackson. M FE Mayer the jeweler will erect it at about $10,000. 60 by 75 feet. Contract in a few days. work to begin soon.
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Lincoln & Carter
West Galena
Jackson
M. FE. Mayer
Petition Seeks Pardon for William Mortimer in Murder Case
Mrs Carrie Mortimer circulates a pardon petition for her son William Mortimer sentenced to twenty years for murder in 1894. He was Robert Anderson's accomplice in the Emanuel Fleming killing in this city. Anderson was executed. She reports growing encouragement, arguing the youth acted without understanding.
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Standard
Livingston
Carrie Mortimer
William Mortimer
Mortimer
Robert Anderson
Emanuel Fleming
Anderson
Boer force of 4000 splits as Delarey moves south
General Delarey leads about 4000 Boers from Hartebeestefontein areas as forces divide. Some units head southwest and others go north while Delarey himself moves south, signaling a reconfiguration of Boer positions around Klerksdorp in Transvaal.
Tuttle-Green Jewelry Firm Files Incorporation
The Tuttle-Green Jewelry company of Butte filed its articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Incorporators are Harry S. Tuttle Charles P. Green and W B Hamilton. Capital stock is $30000.
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Jewelry Firm Incorporated
Standard
Helena
Tuttle-Green Jewelry Company of
Butte
Harry S. Tuttle
Charles P. Green
W. B. Hamilton
Notice to Contractors for Dillon State Normal Dormitory
Sealed proposals by A L Btone secretary for the Dillon Montana State Normal School dormitory construction are due by 8 pm on May 18 1901. Plans available in Dillon and Helena offices. A $50 bid bond payable to Leonard Eliel must accompany each proposal with forfeiture if not signed. The board reserves the right to accept or reject bids. Dated Dillon Montana May 1.
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A. L. Btone
State Normal School
Dillon, Mont
Fey
C. Haire
Helena
Mont. Saale
Leonard Eliel
Montana
BTC NE
Boorstary. L
Dillon
Ment
Market notes from Omaha Kansas City and San Francisco
May 6 market summary across livestock and stocks shows Omaha receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed price ranges and active trade. Kansas City reports steady to strong cattle and hog demand. San Francisco notes spring wool prices and mining stock activity. Treasury balances released with gold and silver figures.
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Omaha
Texas
Kansas City
Hopelessness and Hopefulness Lecture At Public Reading
Professor Cooper delivered a lecture on phrenology to a large audience last evening. The event included public head readings and music with free admission and a collection taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Obituary notices from Centerville deaths
Mrs. Johanna Murphy 89 died yesterday resident 20 years Centerville funeral Wednesday 2 pm at Dennis Lynch residence 13 East Center St. Thomas Drew 41 brother of Dan Drew died yesterday no address given funeral Wednesday 2 pm. Mrs. Hugh Dolan 26 died yesterday residence 641 South Dakota St funeral Wednesday 2 pm sister of P H Brady. Mrs J A Carpenter 26 died last night residence 113 Ruby St rear 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
Ruby Street
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Butte News
Roy
Owsley
Butte, Mont
Lay
Poultry Food
Pratt’s Foods
Christie & Leys
N. Main St
W. H. Wix
D. D.S. Broadway and
Main, Batte Graduate University of Pennsylvania
Caillat Browne & Mlanigan
N. BE. Cor
Broad Way
No. 211
North Main Street
Phenix Re Insurance Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Deleoesena
J. T. O'Brien
Preetion
Undertakers
Embaimera
Main and
Mercury
West Galena Street
Delarey
Wrtland Co
Cahn, Belt & CO
Baltimore, Md
Maryland Club
Butte Mercantile Co. Distributors
Golden
Fosselman Drug Co
Tutte, Mont
San Francisco
Nevada
Oregon
Wile Valley
Mountain
San Joaquin Plains
Humboldt and
Mendocino
Boston Mining
London
Treasury Statement
Washington
Treasury
Avyailoie
Phrenologist
Popular Storekeeping
Henrietta
Dunlap Hat Agency
F. A. Ironside
West Park Street
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Dr. Calder
Boston Dental College
Hiesgo College of Dental Surgery
Haskell
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Block
West
J.N. Nevills
East Park Street
Manuel Lopez
Havana
Butte Mercantile Company
State Distributors
Mormon Church
Merve
Bishop Remnedy Co
Cal
Eale
Mariin Dug CO
Awsaconda
Grand Opera House
Sortos
Ainger
America
Blanche Walsh
Sutton’s Family Theater
Dick IP
Surroxy
Rand
F. M. Grady
Standard Carriage Works
South Main
Telephone
Montana Book Company
W. HH. Kisin
North Main
DR. Chung
Galena St
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