Receiver Appointed for Harris Company in Shoe and Clothing Firm
The Ben E. Harris company, successor to Good Luck Shoe and Clothing, faces $55,000 in debts with assets not over $45,000. A receiver, Charles Bard, was appointed with the consent of Harris, to protect creditors and marshal assets. The case, brought by the state Savings Bank for $36,500, references four notes dating from 1899 to 1900, indorsed by H. L. Frank. The business operates at 31-55 North Main Street and has over 50 creditors awaiting distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben E. Harris
Mpany
Edge Clancy
Charles Bard
State Savings Bank
Good Luck Shoe and Nothing Company
H. L. Frank
Harris Company
North Main Street
Claims Heavy Damages In Butte District Court
Jacob Rodlin sues the railroad in Butte district court for 20125 damages over the death of his five year old son Semortei Rodlin on August 1 at the North Wyoming street crossing. The suit alleges the railroad failed to guard the crossing and prevent children from riding cars during switching, leading to the boy being struck and killed by train wheels. burial expenses of 125 are also sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Jiroad
Jacob Rodlin
North
Wyoming Street
North Wyoming Street Crossing
Semortei Rodlin
Night With the Spirits at Christian Tabernacle Tonight
An event titled A Night With the Spirits is held at the Christian Tabernacle tonight. Admission is 25 cents.
Lost His Hold Verdict In Morello Mine Death
An inquest by Coroner Brown and a jury examined the death of Joseph Morello at a Boston and Montana mine in Menderville. Morello fell from a bucket during ascent after losing his grip on the rope. the shaft was described as safe by mine foreman L J Fisher and the bucket stoppage was noted by John Sewall and fellow worker Matt O14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Richards
Joxeah Morello
Boston & Montana
Mendereile
L. J. Fisher
John Sewall
Morello
Matt O14
Miner Falls From Bucket in Shaft Accident
James McDonald shift boss was in the shaft when the accident occurred but could not explain how it happened. State mine inspector John Byrne testified the shaft was in sound condition. The jury verdict attributed the death to an accident from an unknown cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
John Byrne
Morello
Smallpox Vaccinations Surge at City Hall Office
A rush at Dr. Bryant’s office vaccinated nearly 50 people yesterday. This month 70 smallpox patients reached the pesthouse, compared with five at the same time last year. No deaths yesterday. one new admission, Thomas Devine, and the detained Cleopatra sleeping car released. The Brownie theatrical company members recover and plan to leave soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Sullivan
Charrie
Thomas Devine
Cleopatra
Brownie Theatrical Company
Blessed Virgin statue blessed at St Patrick's School
Rev P De Sicre blessed the statue of the Blessed Virgin at St Patrick's school yesterday in the presence of all the pupils. The statue, a gift from Mrs Lulu Largey to the sisters and children, was blessed and the priest urged devotion and protection for the school, the children, and Mrs Largey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s School
P. de Sicre
Lulu Largey
St. Patrick's School
Father de Siere
Mother of God
Largey
Had a Light Day in Local Court Quarrel and Fines
Hugh McGarry faced arraignment after striking Tom Pol glae with a stone during a quarrel but the witness failed to prosecute the charge. McGarry was fined 10 for Disturbance. Matt Wilson, found drunk, was released as Judge Sullivan deemed punishment enough. Andrew Sprague pleaded not guilty to a window break at No. East Broadway and a trial was set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McGarry
Tom Polglae
Sullivan
Matt Wilson
Andrew Sprague
East Broadway
Burglary Charge Lodged Against Alfred Burnett
Alfred Burnett was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Marsland for a Walkerville burglary and held to the district court for trial. Testimony was brief and the hearing concluded quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Burnett
Walkerville
Justice of the Peace
Marsland
District Court
Standard Oil Director A. M. McGregor Dies
The death of A. M. McGregor, a director of the Standard Oil company, was announced in New York today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Ol
New York
A. M. McGregor
Standard OU
Man Charged With Opening Letters in Post Office
Horace Barton faces charges of opening letters and stealing contents after a United States Commissioner formalized the complaint. Barton showed nervousness in court and urged a change in wording while also considering a guilty plea. Bonds set at 1000 dollars. preliminary hearing planned for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Barton
United States
Wood
Barton
United Court Room
George Spencer
Tom Flavin
Inspector McMillin
Helena
District Attorney's
Horton
W. L. Walls
Plea Advised as Admits Guilt in Federal Court Proceeding
The defendant admitted guilt and expressed readiness to begin serving the sentence. He had no defense to offer. Earlier advice urged against pleas. a plea should be made to a federal judge. Mr Walls spoke at length. the commissioner adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Walls
Lipton's Corner on Pork Delivers $20 Market Close
Chicago October 31 Sir Thomas Liptons October pork corner ends with prices rising to 20 a barrel from 17 yesterday on limited trades. Lipton controlled delivery stocks and private settlements fed the rally while shorts fixed deals to avoid larger losses. Analysts estimate Lipton earned about 750 thousand dollars as private deals sheltered many from deeper losses.
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Chicago
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shorts
Sir Thomas
Lipton
Tipton
Sam Wolf
Vefore the Courts. Washington Protest on Liquor Duties
The French government protests new customs duties on liquors and cordials beyond reciprocity terms. The state department says the matter is in court, removed from negotiation, and progress awaits the court's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Customs Department
State Department
United States
Bishops Open Semiannual Session in Trenton
The board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church of America convened at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Trenton New Jersey with eighteen bishops present. The private session will consider, among other items, appointments of bishops to preside over the nation’s conferences next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Board of Bishops
The
Methodist Episcopal Church of America
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Divorces Sought in Several Local Suit Pleadings
Louise Labot denies that Mau rice Louis is her husband or agent in an accounting suit against Fayette Harrington. Nettie Keefe sues for divorce from Duke Keefe on cruelty alleging years of abuse and threats to deprive alimony. Sidonia Shipman sues Otis Shipman for desertion. Richard O'Brien’s damage suit against the Anaconda company was dismissed by stipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefe
Louise Labot
Fayette Harrington
Maurice Louis
Louis
Nettie Keee
Duke Keefe
Butte
Nettie Crackard
Sidonia Shipman
Otis SS. Shipman
Spokane
Richard O'Brien
Anaconda Company
Assault charge after Crystal Springs confrontation
Andrew Jones appeared before Justice of the Peace Harrington with bandaged face claiming Raymond Santacon attacked him at Crystal Springs after a quarrel. Jones faces a charge of assault with intent to murder as the constable searches for Santacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jones
Justice of the Peace
Harrington
Raymond Santacon
Crystal Springs
Justice Harrington
Shenandoah Coal to Resume at William Penn Mine
Shenandoah Coal company at the William Penn mine will restart operations tomorrow after meeting miners demands. The mine is among the country’s largest, employing about 700 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Coal Company
William Penn
Butter Casino shows draw strong vaudeville crowds in Butte
The Casino music hall on Galena street presents a top vaudeville program with 17 acts daily and Reed and Reed leading a major weeklong show in Paris. Manager Tom Gilmore aims for premier quality, with extensive renovations, a bright second floor cafe, and a commitment to propriety. Frank Barton serves as stage manager, bringing experience from the Midway and Tivoli circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Music Hall
Galena Street
Navy
Reed
Mc Niff
Paris
Butte
Tom Gilmore
Cane Nome
Gilmore
Frank Barton
United States
Midway
San Francisco
Tivoli
Stockton
Night With the Spirits at Christian Tabernacle
Announce a spiritual evening at the Christian Tabernacle tonight with admission of 25 cents. Event aims to entertain and intrigue attendees with spectral demonstration.
Funeral for Max Freshman at Sherman's parlors
Woodmen of the World Butte Camp No 155 announces the funeral of Max Freshman today at 2 p m from Sherman's undertaking parlors under the auspices of the camp. Gen Langford, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Butte Camp
Max
Sherman
Gen. Langford
Austrian-American club meeting at Lazarovich hall
The Austrian American club meets at Lazarovich hall on November first 1900 at 7 p.m. The gathering takes place at 222 East Park street in Butte with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park Street
Butte
Lazarovich
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Lamberton
Haviland's
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Johnson Brothers
Hennessy’ S
Butte, Mont
Pingree
Ingree
Vhis
Hennessy
Hennesey
Young Men's
Dawson
Great Northern Road
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