Flowers hauled by Jim The horse carries memorial flowers for Fire Dept graves
The old horse Jim survived the dynamite disaster and today draws flowers to the cemetery for the 14 firemen buried after the 13 killed years ago. Chief Sanger and two firefighters helped decorate graves, gifts came from Missoula and locals Fred Bestonbostle and Joe Boas. Jim returned to town with the empty wagon and oats as thanks for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Sanger
Fire Department
Butte
J. B
Paddy Nolan
Missoula
Fred Bestonbostle
Joe Boas
Butte Boys
Old Jim
Dyspeptic Actor Eats Three Meals a Day in Bold Comeback
Harry Carson Clarke the comedian known for Jones and Tompkins is reported to be enjoying three large meals daily after years of extreme weight loss. Doctors once predicted death from dyspepsia but Clarke claims milk and taffy candy have rebuilt his stomach, drawing alarms from hotels on his tour as he plans a secret New York return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carson Clarke
Butte
Jones
Tompkins
Portland
St. Paul
Chicago
New York
Mineral collection offered for sale to city or school in Butte
J Chauvin offers his boxed 7000 specimen Chauvin and Galbraith mineral collection for $8500. The Montana and Midwinter fair exhibits earned top prizes and it remains at 42 West Broadway. A popular subscription, starting with $100, could secure the exhibit for Butte in the literary building to attract visitors and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Butte
Chauvin
Galbraith
Deer Lodge
J. Chauvin
Hell Mine
Montana
Chau- Vin
West Broadway
Touches the Hearts of the Old Boys
Comrade J. B. Stevens reads a Huntington clipping to veterans at a Grand Army post. The piece recalls Fort Sumter and four years of Civil War duty, honoring the Union and fallen comrades with prayers and flowers. An unrelated ad line follows about Dr Dodd Eye Specialist and watch services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stevens
Huntington (Pa
Grand Army Post
Fort Sumter
Charleston Harbor
Union
Susquehanna
South
Atlantic
Mississippi
Maine
Louisiana
America
Temperance Men In Force Visit Whitehall And Butte
Captain Dutton state lecturer of the Good Templars will speak at Mountain View M E church Sunday evening and lodge members from Whitehall Anaconda and Butte are urged to attend. He arrives in Whitehall today and plans another stop in Butte tomorrow, traveling with Grand Secretary J A Lone staff from Helena.
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Captain Dutton
The
Good Templars
Whitehall
Butte
Mountain View M
Mrs Dr Frank Eye Specialist Praised in California
Testimonial letters from prominent Californians praise Mrs Dr Frank eye specialist for providing satisfactory reading glasses. Curtis Block room 4 confirms the glasses fit well and cites her high reputation. The note is dated Oct 5 1900 and signed by Hugh McGamee pastor Catholic church Santa Cruz Cal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
Dr. Frank
Curtis Block
Hugh McGamee
Catholic — Church
Santa Cruz
Cal
Baptist church event and infant funeral notices
Musical and ice cream social hosted by the male talent of the Ladies' Aid at the Baptist church on Friday evening May 31 at the northwest corner of Montana and Broadway. The funeral for the infant child of Mr and Mrs John Hanson is set for today at 2 p m from 118 East Third street residence. James Whalen’s funeral also today at 2 p m from his home at 1516 Toboggan avenue Walkerville.
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Ladies’ Aid
the Baptist Church
Northwest Corner
Montana
Broadway
John Hanson
No. 118
East Third Street
James Whalen
Toboggan Avenue
Walkerville
Funeral of Giacomo Crestetto at East Park Street home
The funeral for Giacomo Crestetto will be held at his late residence, No 301 East Park Street, as announced. A service will occur at the family home with burial plans to follow.
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Giacomo Crestetto
East Park Street
Pan-American Exposition Excursion Tickets Offered in Buffalo
Pan-American Exposition sales list shows excursion tickets via Northern Pacific Railway with dates June 4 and 18 July 2 and 16 Aug 6 and 20 Sept 3 and 17 Oct 1 and 15. Round trip rates are 64.50 and 66, valid 30 days from sale. Contact W H Merriman G A at corner Park and Main St Butte Mont for sleeper reservations. A blue serge wool suit offered for 10 at Boucher 15 East Be street.
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Rio Grande Western Railway
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
St. Louis
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
Denver
W. C. McBride
East Broadway
Butte
G. A
Corner Park
Main Streets
Mont
Boucher
East Be Street
Fishermen's Rates on Oregon Short Line Railway Announcement
The notice advertises sale days Saturdays and Sundays with goods honored on following Monday. A first class coach will operate on accommodation train No 28 departing Sunday at 6 30 a m. Ticket office listed as 1055 North Main Street, KRutte, Mont. H O Wilson, General Agent.
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Elee Ey OO Sigiforr
Coccinea
Bae PS
North Main Street
Krutte
Mont
H. O
Wilson
Montana letter carriers organize state unit in Butte
State meeting called by national officer Vincent McMullen elected permanent officers led by Joseph Williams of Butte as president. Delegates and spouses enjoyed a banquet and a Columbia Gardens outing. Helena’s H A Larson invited future convention, accepted unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itn
Joseph Williams
Butte
H. A. Larson
Helena
Charles Lowerensen
Anaconda
E. K. Frost
Great Falls
Joe Williams
Lyman Royce
Columbia Gardens
Count William Bismarck Dead in Berlin
Count William Bismarck died in Berlin after a six day illness from peritonitis. His funeral coincides with the emperor’s unveiling ceremony for his father Prince von Bismarck’s statue before the Reichstag, with attendance uncertain and many guests invited. He leaves a widow three daughters and one son.
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Berlin
William Bismarck
Prince von Bismarck
Reichstag
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Germany
Count William Bismarck
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Butte News
Richelieu
Dakota
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
Rio Grande
School of Mines
Dr. Dodd
Boucher’s
E. F. Mayer
Temperance Men
Towle & Winterhalter
Winterhalter
Buffalo
Northern Pacific Railway
Tishermen'’s Rates
Oregon Short Line Railway
Letter Carriers
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
Schaeffer, McPhail and Esty
eRhy
Park Street
Butte, Moni
Ade
Lowell
Ingrain
Holland & Lynch Grocers
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Hardware Department
Butte Cor. Main and Quartz Sts
Mechanics
Alsen and
Salt Lake Portland Cements
Manuel Lopez
Havana
Stromberg-Mullins Company
State Distributors
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
BUITE
Arisoga
Butte, Anaconda
Gorvrice
New Orleans
Rex Flour Co
N. Generaux
West Park &St., Batte
Butte Brewing Co
Montana Electric Co
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