Verdict Favor Farnham In Damage Suit
The district court jury returned a verdict for defendant Eliot F Farnham in the damage suit by Frank O Nelson the street car motorman. Nelson sought 2200 dollars for injuries from an iron pipe assault after a dispute over seating in the car. Farnham previously convicted of assault received a 500 dollar fine and six months in jail and is out on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Nelson
Eliot F. Farnham
Farnham
Nelson
Guilty But Acquitted In Meaderville Saloon Case
John Prideaux, a Meaderville saloon keeper, was arrested for selling liquor without a license. A justice court jury acquitted him despite evidence from city deputy treasurer staff showing he patronized the saloon and paid no license. The state examiner criticizes county officials for enabling violations.
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Meagher
Meaderville
John Prideaux
Cooper's Court
Prideaux
State Examiner
Standard Bred Horses at Butte Race Track
Fifteen standard bred horses from C. X. Larabie’s Brook Nook stock farm arrived by special car to Butte and will be sold at public auction Saturday. Larabie has built a major Montana racing operation with large pastures, many staff, and a focus on usefulness over speed. Madison county hosts Brook Nook and Belmont Park stock surrounded by a national trotting reputation.
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Butte
C. X. Larabie
Brook Nook
Madison County
Snap
Home Park
Larabie
Mr. Larabie
Vermont
West
Montana
United States
Belmont Park
Wanted Judge M Gow an to Graft on New Tail
A German resident in South Butte appeared before police judge over a bizarre case about his pet hen. He claimed his tame bird fled at his call after his neighbor, who owns many chickens, cut the hen’s tail, leaving the animal nervous and unable to come when summoned.
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Butte
South Butte
Chambers
Old-Timer Todd Rodgers Visits Butte From Alder Gulch
Madison county pioneer Todd Rodgers, a longtime Alder Gulch resident and early gold rush participant, is in Butte for a few days meeting old friends. He later farmed near Alder canyon, sold his ranch to a dredging firm, retired, and plans to return to Sheridan after his visit.
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Todd Rodgers
Madison County
Butte
Alder
Alder Canyon
Sheridan
Metropolis
Cooking lesson draws crowd for gas range demo in Butte
Marion Cole Fisher demonstrated broiling steak and gas range efficiency at Brownfield Canty store drawing about fifty spectators. She plans three month stay with free lessons at Finlen hotel dining room and outdoor sites in Butte area.
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Brownfield-Canty
Marion Cole Fisher
St. Paul
Miss Fisher
Brownfield-Canty Company
Butte Electric Light and Power Company
Fisher
Butte
Finlen Hotel
Walkerville
Centerville
Meaderville
South Butte
Woman's Club
Beakey Fined Two Gold Eagles in Court Appeal
W H Beakey faced assault and battery charges against Thomas McGoff, argued his side at length, and promised to appeal. He was fined $20, filed an appeal bond of $40, and will be represented in district court. Two drunks pleaded guilty and were fined. another, John Doe, received a warning.
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W. H. Beakey
Thomas McGoff
Beakey
McGoff
Fred B. Jones
James and
John Anderson
T. M. Hodgens
Montana Coke and Coal Company
Long legal battle over Broadway ground dispute drags on
In Butte Montana the Hamilton block fight stretches back to 1807, with Patrick Hamilton versus Monidair Trust Company and James Murray over two and a half inches of Broadway frontage. The case, tried before Judge Bourquin, has featured jury panels, appeals, and disputed land transfers, with witnesses detailing earlier property deeds and survey measurements amid ongoing delays and related lawsuits.
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Patrick Hamilton
Monidair Trust Company
Edward Walcot
Michael Whalen
John Rich
G. H. Bruce
Charles Actis
D. Sigourney
Alexander Macaulay
A. J. Haggerty
John Highland
Charles Turner
L. D. Sullivan
Charles Williamson
Hamilton
Broadway
Hamilton Street
James A. Murray
Murray
West Broadway
Supreme Court
Bourquin
Monidah Company
Trust Company
Butte
Montana
Silas King
Hamilton Block
California
The
Malcolm Macdonald
Suit Over Commission in Burke and Balaklava Mining Sale
John Kerrigan and John H. O'Meara sue Peter McDermott and Annie McDermott in district court claiming a 125000 cocommission share in the Burke and Balaklava mining sale to the Butte and Balaklava Mining company. They say $400000 sale price produced 85000 paid, McDermott received 10000, and he has refused to account. They allege McDermott assigned his property to his wife to defraud the plaintiffs, naming her as a defendant.
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John Kerrigan
John H. O'Meara
District Court
Peter McDermott
Annie McDermott
Burke and Balaklava
Butte and Balaklava Mining Company
McDermott
Butte and Balaklava Company
Tickets on sale for Denver trip and return
Tickets priced 29.70 for Denver and return go on sale June 7 and 8 through Oregon Short Line with a final return limit of thirty days from the date of sale. For more details contact Short Line city ticket office at 105 North Main, Butte, Montana. The Holland Commercial Company will relocate June 1 to 301 305 North Main Street bringing a premier line of groceries and liquors to the new store.
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Oregon Short Line
City
North Main Street
Butte
Mont
F. D. Wilson
Holland Commercial Company
Orton Bros Piano and Organ Value Offer in Butte
Call on Orton Bros at 219 N Main St Butte for best value in pianos and organs with trusted local service and sales.
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Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
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Symons
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Aswil
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Cook Remedy CO
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Chicago
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X. Larabie
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Alder Gulch
Miks
Judge Lynch
North Butte
Jhrome Shea
Fred Jones
Morray
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Jerome Shea
Shea
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Otto Hill
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Youlden
Denver
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East Broadway
East Front Street
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Home Baking Co
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