Patent Granted for mine ventilator by Peter T Reynolds
Washington reports a patent issued to Peter T Reynolds of Butte for a mine ventilator that cools air and expels gas. Tested in Anaconda and other Butte sites, the device costs about 6.50 to manufacture and runs roughly 16 cents per shift. It was delayed by patent scrutiny but approved on distinct principles from prior cooling systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Denny
Washington, D.C
Peter T. Reynolds
Butte
Reynolds
Anaconda
Not Crazy but Dangerous? Mrs Curtis Committed to Asylum
In Judge Clancy's court Mrs Mary Curtis proclaimed innocence while a commission of doctors concluded she is unsafe to be at large. Neighbors testified to loud singing and erratic behavior, including talk of killing, leading to her commitment to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Curetis
Lawrence Nejil
Lawrence Neill
Ashe
Terrsa McDonald
Clancy
Hall
Cheap Excursions to St Paul Minneapolis Offer
Northern Pacific railway sells excursion tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis at 74.50 round trip good for return until July 31 with stopover allowed. Office corner Park and Main streets, W. H. Merriman, general agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Office Corner Park
Main Streets
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific Sells Round Trip Tickets to Minneapolis
On July 4 and 6 the Northern Pacific Railway will offer round trip tickets to Minneapolis for 34 50 with a final limit September 1. Stopovers are allowed at all points on the return trip. W H Merriman A Office corner Park and Main Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railway
Minneapolis
W. H. Merriman
Corner Park
Main Streets
Ladies Aid Society Backs First Baptist Church Building
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Baptist church staged a fair and bazaar in church rooms to raise funds for a new building. A banquet spread and entertainment drew a large crowd as plans to enlarge the church progressed, with future auctions planned for remaining goods. Officers listed include President Mrs. C. M. Prentice, Vice President Mrs. Swenson, Secretary Mrs. Taylor, and Treasurer Mrs. Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Ladies of the Society
Aid Society
Old Society
Church Board
C. M. Prentice
Swenson
Taylor
Vaughn
Millinery and children's hats on sale with dresses and suits
The catalog lists Knox Hats agency items including women rough braid sailors at 4.00, Milan braid hats at 5.00, children's sailor hats at 5.00, and pattern hats. Gingham and dimity waists priced 1.35 with sizes 32 to 40 inches. Boys and girls garments including linen suits 2.50, Galatea cloth 1.25, and various fabrics from 35c to 1.00. Includes wide color options and decorative trims.
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Knox
Milan
Knox Sailor
Gibson
Dimity
Overland Limited Excursions Listed From Butte Office
Travel ads announce excursions via Salt Lake to Denver with the Overland Limited. Dates include May 28 to June 9 in the West and June 7 to 16 for Missouri river and Chicago routes. Fares range from 42 to 84.50 with electric lighting and services noted. Tickets at Oregon Short Line office 105 North Main Street Butte Montana. H. O. Wilson.
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Salt Lake
Denver
Overland Limited
Missoula River Points
Missouri River Points
St. Louis
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oregon Short Line Ticket Office
North Main Street
Butte
Mont
H. O. Wilson
Excursion Rates Via the Burlington Route to Chicago and More
Tickets on sale June 7 10 14 and 16 with return by Sept 15 Omaha and return 42 Kansas City 42 St Louis 49 50 Chicago 53 50 Three routes East via St Paul Billinge and through Nebraska Denver Colorado For details contact H F Ruger agent 35 East Broadway Butte Also Butte Anaconda & Pacific railway tickets on sale to Anaconda and intermediate stations at Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main street Time card freight rates information available.
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Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Paul
Mississippi River
Billinge
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
H. F. Ruger
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
North Main Street
Great Northern Excursions From Butte at Low Rates
List of rail excursion fares from Butte via the Great Northern to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth West Superior Sioux City Chicago St Louis and more with varied travel dates and return deadlines. Fares include 24 50 42 00 55 50 49 50 and 34 50 for specific routes. Information at 41 North Main street and room 22 Owsley block. Also a notice inviting locals to learn money making methods at room 22 Owsley block.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Sioux City
Chicago
St Louis
Great Northern Ticket Office
North Main Street
Butte
Chamberlain's Stomach & Liver Tablets and Pain Balm Ad
A regional ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for upset stomachs and bowel regulation, priced at 26 cents per box and sold by several Butte druggists. It also promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and back sprains, with testimonials from Mrs. Anna Hagelgans of New Jersey. The notice urges keeping a reliable remedy for colic and cholera morbus, asserting Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy has saved lives and is dependable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Standard Drug Store
Smith Drug Store
Martin Drug Store
J. M. Kennedy Drug Co
Butte
Anna Hagelgans
Tuckahoe
N. J
Standard
Water Tumblers and Glassware Set Prices
Advertisement notes a full size set of six Water Tumblers for 24c and imitation cut glass wine glasses set of six for 2c. Also lists Heywood Go-Cart at $4.50 each and hardwood refrigerators, first class and zinc lined, at $9.75 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heywood
Butte Considers City Scavenger System Ordinance
City Attorney Lamb drafts a scavenger system for Butte after health department backing. The plan shifts garbage removal from private homeowners to city provision with costs billed to property owners, added to rents, and funded by a future scavenger tax. Officials expect introduction at the next council meeting and possible amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Butte
Health Department
Lamb Yeseterday
Davey
Right Thumb Damages Expanded in Statkos vs Scholomiti
Theodore Statkos, a lunch counter man, filed an amended district court complaint against Chris Scholomiti alleging he assaulted him in August 1900, bit off part of his right thumb, forcing medical costs of 75 dollars and six months of business disruption. He seeks 3000 dollars total, with 2025 dollars claimed for pain and loss of normal life. Attorney Joseph Binnard represents Statkos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Statkos
Chris Scholomiti
Staikos
Scholomiti
Joseph Binnard
Mayer Jeweler Ad Offers Free Souvenir With Purchase
A 65 West Park jeweler promotes a free hand painted plate or cup and saucer with each purchase or repair of one dollar or more. The ad guarantees lower prices than any other firm and offers money refunds on request. See the souvenir in the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Mayer, Jeweler
West Park
Basin mining revival eyed as June 11 meeting looms
Editor Wild reports Basin Progress bonds on June 11 for leasing or sale of Basin properties. He travels to New York and Washington, then Missouri before returning to push operations. The Eva May and Blue Bird claims, plus Elkhorn mines, are under Helena capital with uncertain resumption.
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Wild
The
Basin Progress
East
New York
Washington
Atlantic
Missouri
Heath
Basin & Gay State Mining Company
Basin
Montana
Elkhorn
Helena
Delay Worth Every Minute in Recovering Lost Property
Urges prompt action to locate stolen or lost items and recommends the Inter national Detective Agency at 21 22 Owsley block in Butte as capable of helping. Notes many daily cases demonstrate their expertise and proper handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Detective Agency
Owsley Block
Butte
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Butte News
ARCA
Weimescary Co
Main Street
Broadway
Philadelphia
Sherman
Reed
Montana Jockey Club
Office of Montana Jockey Club
East Broadway
R. J. Curran
Jockey Club
Postoffice
Butte, Mont
the Buite Undertaker
Perk St
Wrs
Curtis
Haran
Tors
First Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
Yvesterdace
Hennessy’s
Butterick
Point de Paris
Platte Valencennes
Point d’Esprit
Chantilly
Mechlin and Duchesse
Hennessy
Platte Valenciennes
Kid Glove Sale
P&l
Kid Gloves
Paris Point
Flavia
Sc P’r
Paris
Burlington
New Goldberg Blk
Lewis
Mer
Northern Railway
J.L
Havana
Staitkos
New Manage
Ment
Richard Sutton
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