Nixon's Court Case Probes Silver City Store Links
Testimony in a United States court reveals links between M Nixon and the Silver City Mercantile company involving large orders, payments by Nixon relatives, and loans to customers. Witnesses describe shipments, shipments split between stores, and attempts to obtain books showing purchases amid claims of no formal partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
United States
S&s. M
Brenaman
Knowles
Centerville
South Butte
Harry Fritchman
Silver City Mercantile Company
C. EE. Perry
Helena
S. M. Nixon
Silver City
T. W. Nixon
S. M
A. F. Bray
Nixon, Sr
L. KB. Cook
S.S. M. Nixon
L. W Nixon
M. Nixon
L. M. Nixon
Tne Chine
Star
S. W. Nixon
Nixons
John 8S. Smith
L. W. Nixon
Corlett
Royal Milling Company
J. W. Nixon
Smith
M. B. Gilchrist
Bradstreet’s
Nixon, Jr
LL. W
Wines
Pemberton
Local bankruptcy proceedings and witness testimonies in Butte case
Judge reads bankruptcy provisions and orders production of books in court. Witnesses testifying about sales to S. M. Nixon and the Silver City Mercantile firm describe payments and stock across Centerville and South Butte stores. Admissions of debt payments to customers and inventory identifications accompany a long session before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Graehl
Pemberton
Nixon
F. L. Grandy
Silver City Mercantile Company
S. M. Nixon
Silver City
E F. Murphy
Sprague, Warner & Co
Chicago
Nixons
South Butte
Centerville
L. W. Nixon
Mr. Corlett
LL. W. Nixon
Corlett
Josephine Slater
Kulb
Maury
L. W
Wines
Wittless
Som
Niven
Murphy Avas
Silver City Mercoriits
A. A. Worthington
Nison
Symshoes
Steoranv
City Council Holds Final Meeting and Votes on Police Report
The old city council adjourned sine die after reading annual reports and ordering pamphlets. A police committee report found no charges against Captain James Leyden, while a fire department horse was approved for 150 dollars and sidewalks to be supervised by the city engineer next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Council
Council Chamber
Fire Department
James Leyden
George D. Guyer
Kelley
Ferns
Anaconda Standard
Old Council
Great Northern Railway Seeks Early Reservations
The Great Northern Railway company urges travelers to reserve accommodations on the first and finest steamers from Seattle to the gold fields. Visit the city office at 41 North Main St., Butte to secure spots and beat the rush. J. E. Dawson, General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Boulder
Basin and Return
Alhambra
Hutte
North Main Street
J. EK. Dawson
Great Northern Railway Company
Seattle
Great Northern Railway
North Main St
J. E. Dawson
Eli Perkins to Lecture at Auditorium May 9 and 10
Eli Perkins will lecture two nights at the Auditorium on May 9 and 10 under the auspices of A. O. S. W. lodge No. 42. Tickets are 50 cents for general admission and 75 cents for reserved seats. For sale at 73 West Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Perkins
A. O. S.’ W. Lodge
West Park
Injunction Will Stand in Plymouth Mine Case
Judge Clancy denies motion to dissolve temporary injunction in Maloney et al versus King et al over Plymouth and Silver King ore bodies. Attorneys clashed over alleged ground destruction and possession squabbles while injunction stands pending further notice. Northern Pacific schedules and local offers appear in brief adjacent notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Maloney
Silas F. King
Plymouth
Silver King
Clancy
F. T. McBride
N. Harwood
McHatton
C. Pp. Drenhan
McBride
Police Court Fines for Disturbance and Drunkenness
Judge Sullivan presided in police court yesterday handing out ten shilling fines to John Leahy John Hennessy and Dan Collins for disturbance. John Leahy Tom Smith and John Jones were fined five shillings for drunkenness. No court today Arbor Day. Tassell’s end sale announces shoes at cost at 25 West Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
John Leahy
John Hennessy
Dan Collins
Tom Smith
John Jones
Arbor Day
W. la Cour
Cay
Tassell
West Park
Lake View House Reopens Under New Management
The Lake View house is leased and opened with new management and furnishings. The bar offers imported and domestic wines liquors and cigars. Dancing events available with hall free of charge and meals served. Stabling and sales promotions noted including Julia Marlowe shoes at manufacturer prices. Tassell's closing out sale mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
Julia Marlowe
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Butte News
Richelieu
Cash Grocers
W. Park St
Buttess
Eastman
Kodaks
Kodak
Newbro Drug CO
Montana
el Perkins
McHlatton
Hie Ted
McClatton
Northern Pacific
Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime
Deer Lodge
Vton Bros
Ywaln Street
Morrow
Strauss, Glazer Company
Butte, Mont
Hinese Mattings
Piet Vasatt
Harrison Carpet Company
Orrick
Western Medical Dispensary
Broadway
Hutte, Mont
Hi. Adams, Maniager
Palmer
Silver Bow Harness Shop
Chas. O. Hudon
Prop
L. Park Street
Just
Lady’s Standard Carriage Works
St. Butte, Mont
Ardout Ot
W.h.wix
D.D.S. Butte
University of Pennsylvania
Cash Grocery
Cor
Main and
Galena, Butte
St. Paul’s Hospital
Goa
S. Montane St
Nontena
J. M. Settle
Gen. Mgr
Meager
Butte, Montana
L. A. May
THE
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co
Batterman
T. G. Heine
Hlennessy
Bulte
Chung
Galena St
Hutte, Meus
Angers
West Galera Street
Butte Paumie
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