Butte Current Notes
Butte notes list rentals on pianos and wagons, services and visitors including S Shields and J Connally. Various locals, out of town guests, and officials are mentioned with hotels and offices named. Birth, marriage licenses, accidents, and arrests are noted along with upcoming Argosy sale at the West Park stand.
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Orton Bros
Dr. Owen
Owsley Block
Grady’s
West Broadway
C. Small
Glasgow
Dr. Biddle
Phoenix
Ene R. Toole
Missoula
Automobilists Taken To The Lockup After Speeding
W F Gemmell Emil Hansen and Jake Pincus rode in a sedan with chauffeur J M Lyon when police officer Van Orden halted them on Main street. Lyon was charged with driving faster than the city ordinance allows six miles an hour. Lyon posted bail of 25 dollars before his car could be moved to the Montana street garage.
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W. F. Gemmell
Emil Hansen
Jake Pincus
J. M. Lyon
Main Street
Bill
van Orden
Lyon
Gemmell
Montana Street
Meerschaum Pipe Loss in Courtroom Incident
Berton Braley, a local newswriter, mourns the loss of a prized meerschaum pipe bought weeks ago. He had cherished it as a handsome piece named "dudeen" and kept it in a chamois sack before placing it on the reporters table in the crowded police court.
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Berton Braley
Pipe theft near Judge McGowan shocks town
A pipe vanished under Judge McGowan’s nose. Braley wears mourning on his hat as investigators pursue leads. The day was described as the bluest Monday by locals.
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Judge McGowan
Braley
Monay
Dillon Pounds Bozeman In Opening Boastful Clash
Dillon defeated Bozeman 7 to 1 on the Dillon field in the first meeting of the season. Bozeman holds a 6-1 advantage over Dillon historically. Tonight’s rematch features Dillon pitcher Lacroix against Bozeman’s McDonald, with Wiksdal umpiring.
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Dillon
Bozeman
Dillonites
Gallatin County
Dillion
Renairs
Ford
Dell
O'Neill
Eddie Ford
Butte
O'Neil
Butte Reduction
W. H. Wiksdal
Lacroix
McDonald
Raving patient dies after desperate hospital fight
John Botliss, a typhoid fever patient at Murray's hospital, raved in delirium and fought nurses as he tried to leap from a third story window. Strapped to a cot, he escaped, pressed toward the window, fell only to be saved by bystanders. He died last night from disease and exposure.
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John Botliss
Murray's Hospital
Botliss
No Change In Mining Situation With Layoffs Reported
No new developments in the mining scene as curtailment continues. North Butte cuts output by half and Butte Coalition halts mining in the Cora and Minnie Healey mines. A reported shutdown due to machinery breakage was disputed as operations continued last night. The funeral for the late William Hosking is set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Sons of St. George hall Centerville with Rev. John Hosking officiating.
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North Butte Company
Butte Coalition Company
Cora
Minnie Healey
William Hosking
Sons of St. George Hall
Centerville
John Hosking
Dog Hero Battle With Turtle At Ridgefield Hotel
Nero the 165 pound hotel dog battled a 33 pound snapping turtle for half an hour in water near Mill River hotel Ridgefield Conn. The dog and reptile clashed with the turtle biting the tail and the dog gripping a flapper. Spectators shouted as Nero crawled ashore exhausted after the fight, wounds minor aside from tail scratches and a tail bite. The turtle’s head was severed to free the dog.
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New York
Nero
Insurance Surplus and Market Valuations Draw Attention
The American Bar association’s insurance committee contends life insurers hold large surpluses but warns that continued market slumps may reduce the grounds for complaint. Conservative firms typically undervalue assets, yet current stock prices risk making even these valuations appear inflated.
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In Surance Committee
American Bar Association
Bank Pays Four Percent Interest on Time Deposits
The Butte Commercial Bank offers a 4 percent interest rate on time deposits, promising steady returns for savers. The announcement highlights secure savings and reliable earnings for customers seeking fixed-term investments.
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The
Butte Commercial Bank
Pretty Face and Rosy Blushes Trigger Police Court Case
Anton Swartz must face the police court over an alleged assault from last night. Mrs. Hulda Sweatland is named in the case, and 16 year old Margaret Campbell’s pretty face is cited as the prime cause of his arrest.
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Anton Swartz
Hulda Sweatland
Margaret Campbell
Watches Bargains Highlight Mayer's West Park Sale
The ad promotes numerous watches at Mayer 22 West Park with low prices. Open face gold face watches and sterling silver hunting cases, Hampden 15 jewel, Elgin and Waltham models offered well below competing stores. Deals include a $13.50 open face and a $10 thin gun metal watch, plus 20 year case models priced around $18 to $25.
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Mayer
Butte
America
Elgin
Waltham
Ansonia
West Park
Swartz Arrested After Lip Bruise At Millinery Shop
At Mrs Sweatland 707 Utah avenue a man named Swartz, owner of builds, entered the hot shop and verbally harassed Miss Margaret, then allegedly struck Mrs Sweatland and caused a scene. Officer Bennetts arrested Swartz who posted $50 bond for arraignment. Witness Mrs Fordise testified to injuries. Event noted alongside a Fra terni Brotherhood card party and dance at Pythian castle.
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Bennetts
Deaths and Funerals In Butte Aged Miner Dies At Home
Multiple obituaries detail sudden deaths and private or church services in Butte. Carl Frederick Nelson, 11, died after diphtheria at a ranch near Feeley. Mary Kroger, 6 months, died near Conley’s milk ranch. Joseph Norman Rohan, 9 months, died at 340 East Broadway with services at Sacred Heart church. Mrs Helen Naroncich, who died in Meaderville, was buried at Mt Moriah cemetery. Thomas F. McGarry, 42, a longtime Butte miner, died after brief illness. arrangements noted at Duggan's and James McGarry's home. Elsewhere, Montana Laundry promotes its new electro lyzer.
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Carl Frederick Nelson
Hannah Johnson
Feeley
Richards
Mary Kroger
Steve Kroger
Conley
Joseph Norman Rohan
Frank S. Rohan
East Broadway
Sacred Heart Church
Helen Naroncich
Meaderville
Lincoln Avenue
Mt. Moriah
Thomas F. McGarry
Butte
Duggan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Standard
Telephone
Montana
Bert Potter
Sheridan
H. G. Hall
Great Falls
M. Hughes
Helena
George W. Kurtz
Billings
W. J. Berry
Finlen
A. M. Elser
Dr. Stokes
St. James’ Hospital
T. M. Swindelhurst
Livingston
Hans Johnson
Wisdom
Barney's
John Connally
Virginia Street
Robert Schendell
Lima
I. A
G. T. Paul
William Seubert
G. F. Pollack
Washington, D. C
Thornton
George W. Dart
Beaverhead County
Tom Farrell
University of Montana
J. H. W. Hankey
Easton
Virginia City
John
Willie Sullivan
John Murphy
Miles City
Hugh I. Wilson
Seattle
Sheriff Small
John Hoy
Burt Jones
Deer Lodge
Mark P. Lewis
Myrtle H. Temby
Buel Foster
Jessie Rich
Thomas H. Abrahams
Bridget A. Cleary
Charles C. Simonson
Catherine E. Hyatt
William Kendig
Havre
W.S. Perkins
Pennsylvania
Order of the Eastern Star
Grand Lodge
W. H. Rickey
East Orange
N. J
Simon Hauswirth
Rickey
East Range
Clothery Tonkin Co
Montana Stables
South
Hickey Bros
Philipsburg,Mont
Butta Commercial Bank
Hamilton Street
Cal
Dresser
Vyiievuu
Villy
Sgt
W. Park
Fraterni Brotherhood
Silver Bow Ledge
Pythian Castle
Joseph N. Rohan
Mrs. Naroncich
Thomas F. McGnarry
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Sewing Machine Co
East Park St
Anaconda
West Park St
A.c.m.hardware House
Quartz
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