Too free use of revolver leads to the shooting
Gus Fitschen, saloon proprietor at 17 North Main, was shot in the back by J.B. Johnson around 11:30 pm. Johnson, a former employment agency head and current collector, confronted Fitschen then fired as Fitschen sought cover behind the bar. Fitschen hospitalized, Johnson jailed on suspicion, with bullet location undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Fitschen
Guy Fitschen
North Main Street
J.B. Johnson
Johnson
Owslay Block
Fitschen
McQueensy
McGlynn
McQueeney
South
Arizona Street
C. V. Norcross
Pitschen
Alice
the Independent
Helena
First National Bank
Moscow
Idaho
Norcross
Smooth Confidence Man Preys on Butte Residents
A smooth confidence man has victimized several Butte residents over the past week. He studies families, learns their state of origin, and then calls as a relative with a similar name. He presents himself as respectable and claims kinship to gain trust and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Butte
Police Court arraigns four women over prostitution linked robbery
Myrtle Lewis Ella Collins and Lizzie Hall faced arraignment on a charge near a house of prostitution. G Johnson said Ella Collins swindled $75 at 34 East ta Jena street. Myrtle Lewis fined 15 dollars Ella Collins fined unknown amount. Lizzie Hall awaiting sentence. court to decide Monday morning. A bicycle raffle by B A Sullivan scheduled for April 8 at Hibernia hall Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Lewis
Ella Collins
Lizzie Hall
G. Johnson
Johnson
East Ta
Jena Street
Ella
Lizele
Jude
Myrtle Lews
B. A. Sullivan
Hibernia Hall
Centerville
Burglary Arrest Linked to Lodging House Theft
Albert Kirk reported his room at Palace lodging house No 333 South Main Street broken into last night. A suit and overcoat were taken and pawned by Herbert Fant for five dollars. Detective Murphy traced Fant to Fitschen's saloon and arrested him, charging burglary in the night. Case sent to county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kirk
Palace Lodging House
South Main Street
Murphy
Herbert Fant
Fitschen
Fant
Centennial Bock Beer Praised Across Saloon Trade
The Centennial book for this season surpasses past efforts in beer excellence. It is double strength and rich and mellow. Centennial bock is available in first-class saloons in Butte and most nearby towns. It offers nourishment and fine taste, demanding strength, age, and quality in brewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
United States
Mrs Mason’s Funeral Remains Taken to Missoula
The late Mrs. Carlisle Mason died suddenly at St James hospital shocking friends. Her funeral will be held tomorrow from the Missoula residence of her mother Mrs. Farrell, with services by the Episcopal rector. Mr Mason was in Minneapolis at death time and will arrive in Missoula tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Mason
St James Hospital
Cunningham
Missoula
T. J. Farrell
Episcopal Church
Mazon
Minneapolis
Batt Lake
Fargo
Bessie Farrell
Mrs. Mason
Bessie
Memorial Floral Tributes for Late Mrs Conway
A Montana community mourns as Mrs Conway dies after a brief illness. Relatives from Billings and Dillon accompany the remains to Missoula. Friends in Butte send a rich array of funeral flowers including American Beauty roses, Easter lilies, carnations, and smilax, with numerous names listed among the tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
John M
Will H. Conway
Billings
Frank Conway
Dillon
Missoula
Butte
Flowera
George Robinson
Basir Jiles
W. W. Cheely
Eastor Lilies
Mage Downey
Miss Knowlton
Charles EB
Iris
Guy W. Stapleton
Mra
Atwates
George B. Dygett
C. W. Clark
M. L. Cunnigham
Ada Roberts
Shively
Fred J. Rowland
George Custis
Mr Henderson
James Finlshower
George H. Cochran
Isidore Freund
Easter Bock Beer From Butte Brewing Firm
Butte Brewing Company unveils a new Easter bock crafted by Jacob Hook a renowned brewmaster. Made with Pacific coast hops the nutty rich beer will be available at leading saloons, promising a superior Easter offering unseen in Butte before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Brewing Company
Jacob Hook
United States
Wermans
Hook
Caes
Gaul
Rubicon
Pompey
Rome
Butte Brewing Company Bock
Butte
Pepsin Production Shift Transforming Industry
A chemist notes that pharmaceutical firms once made their own pepsin but packing houses now dominate the market. They extract pure pepsin from pig stomachs, selling bulk to chemists for digestion aids, tablets, wine-like solutions, and chewing gum products. The packing-house pepsin is described as superior and forms mica-like flakes that absorb moisture quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howev
Mass production drives price cut and profits in meat byproducts
The chemist notes that large firms mass produce a certain article at half price, allowing extensive production. Packer profits soar as the industry expands into collateral lines with medicinal preparations from animal blood and glands, claiming over $100,000 in profit last year according to the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Vesuvius activity and a Scottish tooth extraction tale
A Philadelphia Record item recounts Matteucci and Ackner on Vesuvius from 1865 to 1869 with lava flows, crater growth, and explosive ejecta. A Scottish dentist joke follows about using gas to remove a troublesome tooth, then a Chapman Kansas incident where a 1 year old girl attempted suicide over a marriage restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algner Matteucci
Vesuvius
Signor Motteucel
Salmon River Mining Company Delinquent Stock Notice
Salmon River Mining Company based in Butte Montana issues a delinquent stock notice listing Herman Layman certificate 82 for 500 shares with a $25 assessment from February 12 1901. The sale of delinquent stock to cover assessments and expenses will take place at No 1 West Granite street Butte Montana on April 22 1901 at 2 pm with 50 shares to be sold as needed. Secretary E B Shields notes the sale and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Street
Butte
Montana
Herman Layman
Shields
Salmon River Mining Co
West Granite Street
Great Northern and Great Western Excursions and Notices
Multiple regional notices advertise travel deals including a Boulder Springs round trip with board for 13 80 and a Homeseekers Excursion to many U S points at one fare plus 2 00 with return valid within 41 days. Also cites estate notices for Jeremiah O Neill with executor James O Neill in Silver Bow County Montana and a poker aside mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Butte
Boulder
Hot Springs Hota
J. B. Reynolds
F. H. Lord
Chicago
Jeremiah O'Neill
Jeremis
McHatton & Cotter
County
Silver Bow
State of
Montana
Best Coal in the Market by Citizens Coal Co
Kemmerer coal holds a good hot fire all night with no clinkers and little ash. You might as well have the best for no more than inferior grades from Citizens' Coal Co. No. 4 East Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Citizens’ Coal Co
East Broadway
French Tansy Tablets Offer Relief for Painful Irregularities
Ladies appreciate a Paris manufactured remedy. French Tansy Tablets claim to relieve and cure obstructions from any cause. Sold by Newbrooke Co., Butte, Montana, price two dollars per box, mailed securely sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Cabord Newbroke Co
Butte, Mont
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. Johnson
Centennial Bock
Gagnon Mine
Mount Moriah
Thompson GO
W. Broadway
Princeton
Svend Carlson
S. Main, Butte
Butte Brewing Co
Grand Opera House
Dick P. Sutton
W. E. Nankeville
Capability Ee
Brown
Smith
Janes
Philadelphia
Scotland
Glasgow
Evening Times
Chapman
Kan
Salmon River Mining Company
Boulder Hot Springs
California
James O'Neill
Butte City
Welch
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
Repsold Wines
P.d. Brophy & Go
Grocery and Importers
N. Main Street
Korea
M. J. Connell
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