Receiver for Combination stockholders at war over assets
A Montana case before Judge Clancy centers on appointing a receiver for the Combination Mining & Milling Co. as major and minor stockholders clash over alleged fraud and excessive salaries. Plaintiffs including ex mayor William Thompson allege misused expenses and want court oversight. records show heavy St Louis salaries and a large bank debt, with Montana stockholders accused of being frozen out. The matter hinges on access to company books and the bank debt linked to officer compensation. The hearing continued late in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Mining & Milling Company
Granite County
Montana
St. Louis
State National Bank of
United States Marshal For
Mr. Meller
Lyman M. Hurley
Charles D. McLure
Paul A. Fusz
McLure
Fusz
Mose Rumsey
Jesse B. Mellor
Harley
Reward Offered for Information on Mine Trespass
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company posts a 2500 dollar reward for information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone trespassing on the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot 272 in Silver Bow county Montana to mine ores beneath the surface. C B Batterman Assistant Superintendent signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
C. B. Batterman
Michael Devitt
Batth and
Boston Consolidated Mining Company
C. B. Battermen
Asst Bupt
Notable Visitors and Arrivals in Butte Society
Personal notices list C. M. Winter of Helena and Col. J. R. Calloway of Virginia City arriving in Butte. Mining men Bam Ritchey and Frank H. Brown visit, with Brown overseeing Hidden Treasure in Granite county. Miss Lillian Kronick departs for Spokane and Los Angeles, while Captain Louis P Sanders and family head to California for a wedding and to resume legal practice in Butte. Walter H. Weed of the USGS and others, including Akers and Lillian Kronick, appear among the city’s transient guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Winter
Helena
Col. J. ER. Calloway
Virginia City
Butte
Bam J. Ritchey
Jease B. Mellor
St. Louis
Combination Mining Company
Combination
Thomas Hogan
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Billings
Maurice D. Lehey
Beattle
Scott McDonald
Spokane
Walter H. Weed
Washington, D. C
Mr. Weed
United States Geological Survey
Paul A. Fusz
Charles D. McLure
August B. Ewing
Granite-Bimetallic Company
Philips
T. Kronick
Miss Kronick
Los Angeles
Helen
Milo French
Gregson Springs
French
Kate Buffington Davis
Europe
Miss Houston
Sam Houston
Louis P Sanders
Montana
Wilbur F. Sanders
California
Sanders
Fitzgerald
U S Court Notes on bankruptcy cases and exams
The time for taking testimony in the bankruptcy case of Joseph Stands and Andrew Daily was extended to May 15. Earl White W. L. Holloway of Bozeman was appointed examiner. The petition for final discharge in the Peterson case was set for April 27, as were the petitions of Daniel McGinnis and Sig Goodfriend. The expense accounts of W. B. Rodgers and John C. English were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stands
Andrew Daily
Earl White
W. L. Holloway
Bozeman
Charles B. Peterson
Daniel McGinnis
Sig Goodfriend
W. B. Rodgers
United States
John C. English
Reasoning With Death Protects Health and Family
Slogan from Lynch and Bachelor at 48 East Broadway urging life insurance as protection and strong investment for healthy individuals and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Lynch & Bachelor
East Broadway
Great Carpet Offer From Pritchard Harrison
The Pritchard Harrison Carpet Company promises a heavy all wool carpet for ten dollars covering any size room in the home. This liberal sale is valid only for Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
L A Sisley & Co Moves Offices and Services
L A Sisley and Co have removed their offices to 488 E Broadway across the street and invite friends to visit. They offer coupons for trips to Paris or Cape Nome, sewing machines for rent by week or month, and reference National Undertaking Company. Also notes a Thursday evening dance at the Auditorium by Prof Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Broadway
National Undertaking Company
East Quarta
Prof, Robinson
Five Years For Fred De Lyle In District Court
Fred De Lyle, convicted last week, was sentenced by Judge Clancy to five years in the penitentiary. Defense argued for leniency, noting De Lyle's age of 82 and framing H. B. Smith as the principal actor. The judge stated statutes allow one to ten years but showed leniency, and De Lyle will likely be moved to Deer Lodge tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeLyle
H. B. Smith
DeLyle
Smith
Colorado
Deer Lodge
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to cool swollen feet relieve burning, sweating, corns, bunions and ingrown nails. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial. Also notes lodging house for sale and a train compartment promo, plus a lost pocketbook with reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allan S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. J
Dressed Turkeys and Fresh Produce Highlight Seer 10c Sale
Local ad lists spiced herrin at ten cents per pound alongside dressed turkeys and fresh produce including lettuce spinach celery onions beets turnips and potatoes. Prices indicate a small market specials lineup with multiple items for home meals.
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West Broadway
Butte, Mont
Brobeck
Seeeereas
Eagle Brand
Hoffman House C
Uul
Java
Cash Grocery
Miners’ Cash Grocery
Main
Galena
J.e.tuite
U. S. Court Notes
L. A. Sisley & CO
Gote
Paris
Cape Nome
Fred DE Lyle
Clancy
Llen
THE
OGDEN
Academy
West Galena
Chicago
Milwaukee
E Oy Conley
Investors Realty Co
West Granite
West
Granite Street
Park Street
W. Park St
Over Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Swift & Courtney's
Tania
Cash Grocers
Poland
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
West Park Stree Butte
the Smith Grocery Co
Aren Oe
Main St
State OF Montana
Silver Bow
John W. Morris
George I
Forsythe
Hercy
Joan W. Morris
George L Forsythe
State OF
Bilver Bow—sa
A. D
Lewis P. Forestell
J. W. Morris
George T. Forsythe
Abovav
Keal
Grady’s Standard Carriage Works
S. Malin, Butte, Mont
Thompson Paint & Wall Paper Co
S. Main
Huie Pock
China
South Main Street
DR. K. Sing
West Mercury Street
Butte, Pant
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