Butte Current Notes and Local Travels
A collage of society notices and short travels. Names include Olga Michle in Cincinnati, Mrs A C Knight in Chi- KO, J K Greenwood to Des Moines, L M Hughes visiting the capital, Clifford Aiken from the Big Hole, W S Brown in Butte, James Moyle trip to Sulphide Ontario, Mrs F C McFadden Dillon staying at Leggat, J P Murray Dillon visiting, Yegen Bros bankers paying interest, A V Sylvester bound for Chicago via Milwaukee, Miss Mamie Morgan Dillon en route to Oliver Minnesota, several trips to Minneapolis and Helena, and a busy parade of locals attending or departing for various cities and duties. A note on a May 20 birth in the Bennetts, plus travel to Portland, Europe plans for Miss Mary Instance, and other brief mentions of commerce and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niquors
Tabie
F.C. McFadhen
Dillon
Leggat
J. P. Murray
Yegen Bros
HF. Poindexter
Thornton
L. A
Missoula
W. F. Maloney
Minneapolis
Harry Henley
Grea Falls
Butte Cab and Transfer Co
Ind
Bell
F. A. Curtis
John Rebouse
Butte
Continent
United States
Helena
D. Matthewson
Great Northern
Portland
J. Lahande
Elatives
William Bernstein
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Mary Instance
Europe
Clara
J. G. Goehring
B. A. Wickstrom
Fresno
Frank Steinberg
James Kelly
Rose Hannifin
Justice Doran
Mexico
Colorado
P.O
J. A. Knowlesburg
Grass Range
Finlem
G. L. Ward
George Gregory
M. Shoewats
Springfield
Grill Cate
West Park
Prances Lewis
Leedom
Mie
D.C. Jackling
George Stone
LW. Mayer
Spokane
Boston
Fant
City street committee tours flood issues and new main extension
The city street committee led by Mayor Duncan and Commissioner Flood inspected flood prone south side streets and the planned Main street extension via Kaw Avenue and Lexington. They discussed diverting eastern hillside floods into Silveron and Blacktall creeks, and reviewed west northwest improvement districts including a failing retaining wall and pump at Copper Street with options for terracing and safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Flood
B.C. Smith
Silveron
Blacktall
Main Street
Kawevenue
Lexington
Copper Street
Inquest Opens Over McDonald Death at Braund House
Evidence from yesterday’s inquest shows Daniel McDonald died by his own action after firing at the Braund house last Friday. The jury linked temporary insanity to the shooting as Frank Moore testified McDonald had brooded over ill health for days. Laundry ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviel McDonald
McDonald
Braund House
Frank Moore
Bround House
Norfolk Suits On Sale In Wide English Homespun Weave Range
Norfolk suits offered with a large range of weaves including English homespuns. Each suit features quality Clothery construction and added features typical of the line. Prices presented as very reasonable.
Benefit Concert Aims to Aid Butte Negro Church
In Butte the Rev. John Adams of Shaffer chapel African Methodist Episcopal church leads outreach for the colored community. White ministers plan a benefit concert at Mountain View Methodist on June 8 to support institutional work and church needs, highlighting Adams's sacrifice and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
America
John. Adams
Shaffer Chapel
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Cole
John Adams
Silver Bow Ministerk Association
Adams
Shatter Chapel
Colored Methodist Church
Mountain View “Methodist Episcopal Church
E. B. Welrick
Idaho and
Platinum Streets
Adame
Snaffer Chapel Church
Pat Bresnahan Freed Amid Contradictory Evidence
Pat Bresnahan was dismissed of a robbery charge after a preliminary hearing in Justice Kerrigan's court yesterday when John Williams could not identify the robber on the stand. Both witnesses admitted drinking around the crime time, and a dispute was noted. Martin McGwine is to be arraigned today in the same court for an assault on Mrs. McGwine with a club at a Centerville house on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bresnahan
Justice Kerrigan
John Williams
Me Hadeen
Martin McGwinn
Dancing at Lake Avoca Promises Crowded Pleasure Park
Lake Avoca dances draw crowds with Carter's orchestra and prepared “big violin” for dancers. Englewood promises cordial service and a fine dance floor. Also notes Janes Voran, 90, longtime ice worker, dies at home. Grand Army of the Republic member. Butte Miners union meeting Tuesday May 26 requires card for attendance.
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Lake Avoca
Englewood
Butte
McWhite
Carter
Orchera
Bighvision
Janes . Voran
Rocker
Curby
Laura
Ada
Grand Army of the Republic
AIL
Butte Miners” Union
Bert Riley
John J. Sheehan
Villa Popular With Butte Citizen Says
The Butte Citizen quotes William Jackson praising Villa as disciplined and decisive. He notes Villa’s growing support after a small, dedicated band in Mexico and stresses no side seeks intervention. The piece discusses the Carranza forces, ambitions to restore the Madero regime, and the ongoing civil conflict without a peaceful compromise.
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Villa
Wiliam Jackson
Butte
Trou
Mexico
Mr. Jackson
Duerta
Villae ES
Car‘anza
Handsome Conductors on the Great Northern
A letter signed by 189 Great Falls businessmen lauds D McPherson and Conductor Spooner as the two handsomest railroad conductors in the Northwest after a pomp trip by train from Fairview and Sidney to Kallspell via Glacier Park. The late Mrs. J L Carroll's remains are due to arrive tomorrow with funeral Thursday at the Masonic temple under Ruth Chapter No. 2 Eastern Star with Rev Dr Groeneveld officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
D. McPherson
Spooner
Butte
Grey Northern
Northwest
Fairview
Sidney
Dawson County
Plentywood
Sheridan County
Kallspell
Glacier Park
Montana
J. L. Carroll
Masonic Temple
West Park Street
Ruth Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Dr. Groeneveld
Thief submerged by mistake in church baptism pool
Butte police hunt a thief who tried to steal a church fund box after evening services at First Baptist. In the dark he fell into the baptismal pool, muddy shoes revealing his exit through the Montana street entrance. the incident prompted a local pastor to joke the event might deter future crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
First Baptist
Montana Street
Bob Kilgore
Butte Briefs Show City Visitors And Local News
J J McDonald from Philipsburg rivals in the city A D Mitchell came from the capital yesterday H A Carlson among Helena visitors R E Miller from Great Falls on brief visit Mrs W C Almon of Helena guest of friends A Rodwidge left for Firebaugh Mrs Lillian L Vin and daughter visiting Galena Ill Torn to Mr and Mrs Vincent Kal apati a boy May 25 Mrs Matthew Beadle traveling to Des Moines to visit friends
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J. J. McDonald
Philipsburg
A.D. Mitchell
H. A. Carlson la
Helena
R. E. Miller
W. C. Almon
A. Rodwidge
Firebaugh
Lillian L'Vin
Galena
Torn
Vincent Kal
Apati
Galena Street
Matthew Beadle
Des Moines
Mrs Eliza Magloy Dead In Montana Flight of 19thCentury
Mrs Eliza Magloy died yesterday at the Bee Hive Block apartments of Mrs Barnholdt. She was mother in law to Amos Booth manager of the Hennessy store grocery department and had lived in Montana many years. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the apartments with Rev C A Rexroad officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messue Tagovis Acs Oo
Amos. Booth
Hennessy ‘Store
Montana
Rev. C. A. Rexroad
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Butte News
The
Standards
East Broadway
Tel Independent Telephone
Ad i
Arizona Street
Norfolk
North Main
Drs. McKendry
Hannifin
Butte Optical Co
Corner Park and
Dakota Sts
Jesus
Pat Besnahan
Dancing AT Lake
Elgin Watches
Elgin
Mose Linz
Reliable Fur and Millinery
North Main Street
Ingram
Crex
Rex Hall
Eh Hall
Crex Hall
Sanitary Flo
Minch Hall
de Sina Prier Ar
Carranza
Ceass
Sonora
Chihuahua
Pei
Florence Garment Store
West Broadway
Public Library
Butte Briefs
Eliza Magloy
I. Simon
Beecham
Emile Guay
Ala
King
East Park Street
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