Daughter of Montana Soldier Hero
A portrait of Georgie Beckman, daughter of Private Joseph J. Beckman of the First Montana Volunteers, who fell at La Loma Church on March 25, 1899. The article recalls the 5 year old girl and her siblings learning of their father's death and the meaning of Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Beckman
Joseph J. Beckman
Montana Volunteers
Battle of la Loma Church
Little Miss
Georgie
Beckman
Montana Regiment
Tullihan River
Butte
Murray Turfm an may join top racehorse owners in country
Butte millionaire J A Murray plans a major entry into horse racing with a string of blooded horses. He has invested in Seattle real estate and studied metropolitan meetings, aiming to field elite contenders. The racing world may soon welcome a prominent new owner. Levi James, a Butte figure, recovered a stolen gold watch after International Detective Agency work. The agency continues to pursue the case as the thief remains jailed. Banner lodge members and allied orders are summoned to a funeral the coming Monday at 1 pm in Walkerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. MurrAy
Butte
Seattle
Murray
Levi James
International Detective Agency
Owsley Block
Mont
Banner Lodge
No. O. D
Walkerville
Thomas Mulligan
Mamie F. Curtis, C
H. Ella McKinnon
Silver Row circle meeting and Welsh Ladies' Aid social
Members of Silver Row circle No. 229 W of W urged to attend the next regular meeting on Monday evening May 26 for important business. The Welsh Ladies' Aid society hosts a soap bubble social Friday May 30 at Fidelity hall with prizes for best bubble blowers. Admission 25c. children 15c.
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Silver Row Circle
Welsh Ladies’ Aid Society
Fidelity Hall
Business Men's Association To Close Monday Hours Observed
Members of the Business Men's association are ordered to close their offices on Monday from 16 to 12 a.m. as a mark of respect during the hours of the sacred ceremony for Mrs. P. J. Brophy. J. E. Rickards, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Association
Board of Orders
P. J. Brophy
J. E. Rickards
Wayside inn farce ends in court as wife rebukes rival
At the Nine Mile house a domestic tragedy unfolds as Mrs Willey confronts her husband Norman Willey and a coy rival. A punchy scene at the inn leads to a courtroom dramatisation before Judge Clancy, with the wife recounting years of hardship since their 1891 marriage.
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Nine Mile House
Wayside Inn
Lulia R. Willey
Coy
American Girls Club entertained at Miss Gillicks home
On Friday evening the American Girls' club was entertained at the home of Miss Jennie Gillick of 617 Dakota.
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Jennie Gillick
Dakota
Club Diverted by Cake Walk Wins and Piano
Miss Frances Birmingham was elected president and Miss Jennie Gillick secretary with Miss Clara Steinborn as treasurer. Frances Birmingham and Edna Clowes won first prize for the cake walk, and Clara Steinborn and May Ferguson second prize. Miss Florence Hicks and Miss Jennie Gillick presided at the piano as others sang and danced. Refreshments pleased attendees. The club will meet next at Columbia Gardens on Saturday afternoon.
Vermillion Creek Placer Boom Sparks Gold Rush In Montana
In western Missoula county Vermillion Creek and nearby Cedar and Alder gulches drive a growing placer mining boom. Butte and Anaconda men form a company to operate eight hydraulic claims with a 3800 foot pipe line, a 125 foot fall, and 120 acres of ground yielding strong values as numerous prospectors press on.
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Clark's Fork
Columbia River
Missoula County
Cedar Creek
Vermilion Creek
Alder Gulch
Vermillion Creek
Butte
Anaconda
Hydraulic System Eight
Husband Stabs Wife During Drunken Altercation
Annie Coughlin accuses Thomas Coughlin of assault in the third degree after he stabbed her in the face with a fork while she was pregnant. She shows a bruised face and torn clothing at the county attorney's office. The case, filed in Justice Shepherd's Meaderville court, may go to trial tomorrow afternoon.
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Thomas Coughlin
Annie Coughlin
Stamps
Coughlin
Justice Shepherd's Court
Meaderville
Excursion Rates Via Burlington Route Listed
The Burlington route offers round trip fares to Omaha St Joseph and Kansas City on May 31 and July 4 5 6 with June 7 8 10 14 and 6 and Chicago on June 7 10 14 and 16 priced at 53 50 St Louis at 49 50 Also three East routes via Billings St Paul and Denver for further information contact 35 East Broadway Butte Mont
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Burlington
Omaha
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Billings
St. Paul
Denver
Broadway
Butte
Mont
John Doe faces charge after shooting at Grant school
Professor Spiers reports John Doe fired at a target near Grant school with a Winchester, causing a broken window and damaged door. Ten shots hit the building while the target survived. Justice Taylor set to hear the case at South Butte on Thursday. Special Monday sale ads follow with various Rogers Bros and Mayer items.
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Professor Spiers
Grant School
John Doe
John
Justice Taylor
South Butte
President Shatner Sees Large Attendance in Butte Meet
President Shatner of the international mining congress announces a large attendance expected at the annual meeting to be held in Butte next September. He urges industry members to participate and witness the event.
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Shatner
International Mining Congress
Butte
Delegates listed for congress as Cleveland man pushes plan
From Cleveland Ohio May 20 a sender reports to Secretary Mahon that he has forwarded a list of delegates from multiple states and will continue sending lists. He mentions discussions with Kendall and Fulton about congress matters and a June 1 meeting with passenger traffic managers in Chicago. He notes Steinway factories manufacture all piano parts in house and Montana Music in Butte sells Steinways at 219 North Main.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mahon
Kendall
Fulton
Congress
Chicago
Steinway
Butte
Montana Music
219 North Main
Candy Men in Trouble Seek Receiver for Silver Leaf Candy
William M. Kellogg a stockholder and secretary sues the Silver Leaf Candy company and officers R. F. Casey and E. J. Burdick in district court asking for the appointment of a receiver and an accounting. He alleges mismanagement insolvent finances and improper transfers totaling about 4135.65 with assets now below 7500 and debts exceeding assets by 2500. Judge Clancy set an order to show cause for a Saturday hearing.
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William M. Kellogg
Silver Leaf Candy Company
R. F. Casey
E. J. Burdick
Kellogg
Casey
Burdick
Clancy
Shakespeare Club Meets on Caledonia Street
The West Side Shakespeare club gathered at Mrs. Daniel Yancey’s home despite the weather. They read the last act of Taming of the Shrew and a short paper by Mrs. Cutting, then discussed current events. Miss MacLane, a talented young authoress, attended. The next meeting will host retiring president Mrs. R. B. Nuckols with a social and a quotation contest.
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West Side Shakespeare Club
Daniel Yancey
Caledonia Street
Cutting
Yancey
MacLane
R. B. Nuckols
Sage Creek Water Rights Suit and City Water Extension
Federal court in Helena hears a protracted Sage Creek water rights case between Montana and Wyoming interests with a contested title claim. Meanwhile the Helena city council awards a $6.25 per rod contract to extend water mains seven blocks to F. E. Root, costing about $3,000 total, as J. A. Metcalf and his wife visit.
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Red Lodge
Sage Creek
Panhandle
Carbon County
Helena
Wyoming
Montana
William A. Morris
Frannie
Wyo
Jack Bowler
Michael
Grahams
Bentles
A. J. King
FE. C. Root
J. A. Metcalf
Helena Record
Yale Alumni Meeting Promises Large Turnout at Old College
Dr Hadley urges many Yale alumni to attend class meetings at New Haven. Classes 3 6 and 10 years after graduation meet this year with others over 10 years spaced every five years after the 10 year mark. Most class dinners are set for Tuesday evening June 24. Return certificates will reduce homeward fare by one third for visiting alumni.
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Helena
Hadley
Yale
Old College
New Haven
Northern Pacific Offers Excursion Tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis
May 31 special sale of round trip excursion tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis for 34.50. Tickets valid for return through July 31 with stopover allowed. Office at Park and Main streets. W H Merriman General Agent.
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Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Main Streets
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific Sells Summer Round Trip to Minneapolis
Fare 34.50 for a round trip with travel on July 4 5 and 6 and a final return by September 1. Stopovers allowed on the return at all points. Tickets available at W H Merrina TM office corner Park and Main streets.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Minneapois
W. H. Merrina
Corner Park
Main Streets
Fabric Sale Ad Highlights Monty Discounts and Specials
Satin duchesse, Swiss taffeta, lace patterns, wash lace, damask linen and lunch cloths appear with sale prices. Key items include midweight fabrics at $1.25 to $2.50 per yard and lace specials around $1.95 to $2.50, with meal cloths offered at $1.95. Values emphasize white and cream patterns and durable finishes.
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Venice
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Montana Soldier Hero
Miss
Georgie Eck Man
J. A. Murray Turfman
Butte Capitalist
Nellie
Mulvehill
Guardian
Story OF
American Girls’ Club
Ratte
Alma
Rogers Bros
Gowers Bros
MAYER
West Park St
Mining Congress
Ting
Shakespeare Club
THE
Yale Alumni Meeting
Ingram Richelieu
Glove Department
Marseilles
India
M. J. Connell Company
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