Larkins Peculiarities Evident in Sanity Hearing Moments
Judge Henry N Blake resumes testimony on James Larkins sanity at time of deed to Snohomish and Tramway interests. Witnesses describe Larkins erratic acts from 1880s onward, including threats with a pistol, odd rituals, and a love of onions and cheese aiding odd behavior, with notes of possible insanity before 1890.
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Henry N. Blake
James Larkin
Snohomish
Butte & Lorton Company
Hesse
Larkin
McGovern
Butte
Gavinus
McGovern’s
Duncan McRae
Witness
William Watters
Witt
Rd. Ward
German Gulch
Joho J. Lavelle
James McNichols
Park Street
Mayor-elect H McCarthy testifies about Larkin’s behavior
H McCarthy, the mayor-elect, says he has known Larkin for years and observed him staring at the ground then the sky, talking to himself. Others say his mind appeared deranged, with Edward Hickey noting Larkin’s decline from 1889 to 1893 and his growing insanity. Dr. Wix references crown bridge work.
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H. McCarthy
Larkin
Edward Hickey
Butte
Anaconda
Montana officers promote and arrest in state news
Governor Smith promotes Second Lieutenant W C Gardenhire to first lieutenant to replace Gustave Nickel and elevates Sergeant Major Colin Hill to fill the vacancy. Several men including Eugene Kleinschmidt A J Quirk and James Mumford were jailed in Helena for copper plate thefts from two mills. D M Rice of Buffalo NC is wanted for absconding with 775.96 from Gaffney Mercantile. a $100 reward is offered. Lee H Wilson accused of selling bogus patent rights. arrested in Great Falls and taken to Helena. Thomas Foley, longtime Missoula resident, died at 68 after a frozen toe amputation led to blood poisoning. Mrs R W Snyder, last of 12 flood victims, found by her husband. W A Hinton, wanted in Nebraska for disposing mortgaged property, is in Kalispell after prior sale of horses and harness. Sheriff Longford notes Hinton’s letters tied him to Nebraska authorities.
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Smith
W. C. Gardenhire
Montana
Gustave T. Nickel
Colin Hill
Gardenhire
D. M. Rice
Buffalo
N. C
Boulder
Gaffney Mercantile Company
Lee H. Wilson
Wilson
Great Falls
Helena
Butte
Thomas Foley
Missoula
Mr. Foley
Missoula Valley
County Mayo
Ireland
Montanna
Hell Gate
Fort Missoula
W. R. Loneford
Burt County
Neb
Nebraska
W. A. Hinton
Hinton
Kalispell
Longford
Hilton
John Collins Killed in Virginia Mine Incident
Alderman John Ferns received word from Rossland that John Collins of Butte was killed in the Virginia mine near Center Star. Collins left a wife and child in Dublin sid. the family moved from tead ville about a year ago. He had previously worked for the Anaconda company locally before going to Rossland.
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John Ferns
Rossland
John Collins
Butte
Virginia
Center Star
Collins
Dublin Sidh
Teadville
Calling
Anaconda Company
Crystal Spring Stage Proposal and Fare Notice
Crystal Spring Stage announces departures from Club Livery stables at 10 a m 2 p m and 8 p m with return from Springs at 12 m 5 p m and 10 20 p m fare 25 cents each way C Langlois proprietor Notice to teachers The regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at the county superintendent of schools office on April 28 and 22 1899 B P Downey County Superintendent
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C. Langlois
B.P. Downey
Railcar Rescue and Big Orders Tie Urgent Rail News
A Great Northern incident near Havre during Milk River flooding saw Superintendent Davis's private car plunge from a fast-moving train. The porter survived and was rescued after six hours. Meanwhile Short Line yard activity surged with four new engines and multiple cars arriving, as orders flood plants and expansion continues.
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Great Northern
Havre
Davis
Great Falls
Terra Firma
Milk River
F. Adams
Southern Railroad
New York
James F. Dunn
Salt Lake
Africa
Europe
Tisseras Package Ceylon Tea and Local Notices
City news notes various shops and services in Brier including Tisseras Tea and millinery traders, with addresses on West Broadway and East Park. Social items mention G W Tift prominent Denver financier, infant death of the Martins, Lomax linked to Nancy Hanks, and local theft at Glengary mine. Court actions cover McKenzie’s lodge theft report, Bray and Pentwee defacing school of mines building case continued to Tuesday.
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J. G. Kates
Piane Tuner
Montana
Musse ‘Co
V. Peters
Harvard Block
Broadway
East Park Street
National Wintertaking Co
Quartz Street
Sullivan
Manion Thomas
Mu'Tucker
Loranger
Ivobris
West Park
G. W. Tift
Denver
Colorado
James F. Martin
East
Granite Street
Dan Lomax
Nancy Hanks
Giena Street
Spider and Fly Burlesque Opens Four Nights at Grand
The Spider and the Fly burlesque opens four nights at the Grand starting tomorrow. Promoters claim elegant costuming and staging with clever cast and notable music and specialties to amuse audiences.
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the Grand
Montana Collateral Bank Dissolution Notice
The firm of Anderson & Johnson at Prec Silver Stable 406 South Main Battle Helena dissolved by the death of Mr Johnson on October 22 1898. No credit must be extended to the firm. April 11 189% Helen J Johnson Executrix.
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Montana
Encd
South Main Street
Uncle Sam Loan Office of
Helena
Karatofpsky
Anderson & Johnson
Prec
South Main
Battle
Johnson
Helen J Johnson
Executrix
Dr Wix Teeth Set Sale Ends At £20
A local offer promotes twenty pound sets of teeth labeled as Dr Wix product. The advertisement highlights value pricing with a ten dollar equivalent noting currency variation.
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Wix
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Dr. Wix
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Silver Creek
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