Remembrance of an Old Unpunished Crime in Butte
David Meiklejohn administrator of William F. Jordan estate has filed a final account and petition for distribution noting the estate value of 336.40. The article recalls the 1892 murder of Policeman Jordan during a burglary attempt on South Idaho street with suspects Edward Hickey and John Boyle, one later killed, Boyd acquitted, and Hickey confessing decades later in California before also serving a prison sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Meiklejohn
William F. Jordan
District Court
Lindsay
Butte
W. J. Kennelly
Idaho Street
Jordan
Kennelly
Washington Street
Edward Hickey
John Boyle
Boyle
Hickey
Old
Colorado Company
Crystal Springs
Helena
Mandan
North Dakota
Beaver Canyon
A. J. Werner
Werner
Denver
California
Frank Moody
Moody & Vraney
Folsom
Bond Forfeit Controversy Delays Court Proceedings
The $190 bond forfeiture case was postponed from last Monday to today after Preble's legal representative sought another delay. The judge denounced the request as an outrage and an imposition on the court. The bond was posted by C. V. Fulton for Preble and A. F. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preble
C. V. Fulton
A. F. Rice
Decree of Divorce Between Walter R Weabrook and Edna L Weat Brook
Walter R Weabrook was granted a divorce from Edna L Weat Brook by Judge Lindsay. The couple married in Westfield Pennsylvania in 1886 and separated in Elmira New York on September 11, 189? when Edna left. Weabrook described his wife as ungovernable and a sociaery woman, with a temper and threats to not live with him. He noted his main occupation was selling clothing, though he owned cattle sheep and land in Laurel, and stated he had remarried in Montana about eleven months earlier. Annie M Backes files for divorce from her husband in Minneapolis dating from May 1892 on grounds of cruelty, seeking a decree and custody of their only child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Weabrook
Edna L. Weatbrook
Lindsay
Westfield
Elmira
Westbrook
Laurel
Montana
Annie M. Backes
Backes
Minneapolis
Taat
Pugilists Prep for Separate 40 Round and 10 Round Fights
Pugilists Dummy Rowan and Jack Lafontise train for a 40 round bout at Six-Mile house set a week from tonight. Kla Opie of Centerville faces Silent Rowan in a 10 round decision match at Walkerville Friday April 27. Opie backers seek bets while Silent Rowan supporters gamble on the younger fighter. Weights are close though Centerville lad weighs eight pounds more. The Rowan brothers rehearse at West Side barber shop on West Park street. Dummy Rowan has received letters from clubs in Salt Lake Leadville Richardson inviting him east, but he won’t go away for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Jack Lafontise
Six-Mile
Kla" Ople
Centerville
Silent
Walkerville
Opie
Rowan Brothers
West Side
West Park Street
Salt Lake
Leadville
Colo
Richardson
W. Va
Notable Guests Stay At Various Hotels Across Cities
A lengthy list of travelers and arrangements appears under the hotels section, naming numerous names and home cities. The roster includes Reginald Gibson and wife, W. B. Lari, Earnest C. Reed, C. Goldstein, A. J. Adair, W. M. Murphy, H. G. Seaman, W. A. Selfridge, Henry Camps, S. Abraham, Geo. S. V. Boston, W. H. Tuicas, D. Stephenson, W. Wingate, F. Wingate, J. P. Weiner, Allan Ter Bush, and many others visiting from cities such as Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Helena, Salt Lake, Boston, Cincinnati, Seattle, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Butte
John McHerneeg
Indianapolis
Reginald Gibson
L. W. Willis
St. Joe
W. B. Lari
W. F. Holden
Philadelphia
V. Trent
Salt Lake
Earnest C. Reed
N. Y
C. Goldstein
Bakes City
A. J Adair
Chicago
W. M. Murphy
I. F. Daily
Boulder
H. G. Seaman
Omaha
W. A. Selfridge
Helena
Henry
W. G. Milbrath
Milwaukee
Allan Ter Bush
B. H. Nyhns
St. Paul
A. B. Ewing
St. Louis
C. D. McLure
Granite
W. G. Persell
Peter Pauly
Edgerton
Seattle
Ritchey
Garnet
J. W. Burton
Salt
Alimony Reduced in Collins Divorce Action
In the William Collins versus Margaret Collins suit Judge Lindsay revised the alimony and counsel fee order. The former decree required $60 monthly alimony and $200 attorney fee for Margaret, but the modified order changes the monthly alimony and the attorney’s fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collins
Margaret Collins
Lindsay
Colins
Collins
Ali Eng
Stockholders meet for Silver Bow Plumbing and Electric Supply Co
The annual stockholders meeting of Silver Bow Plumbing and Electric Supply Co. will be held at 101 Hast Broadway, Butte, Mont., on Monday May 7 at 2 p m to elect directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. By order H L Frank, Pres. and R S Feurtado, Secretary. A separate notice indicates Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co. stockholders meet April 26, 1900 at noon at the company office in Butte to elect Dineen for the ensuing year and address any legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow Plumbing and Electric Supply Co
Broadway
Butte
Mont
H. L. Frank
Feurtado
Boaton & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company of Montana
Montana
Dineen
Aneta
Apt
New Mattings At Prices From 18 to 60 Cents Yard
New lot of fine Chinese mattings opened for sale this week at 18 cents, 45 cents, and 60 cents per yard. We invite you to see these mattings. they are handsome and priced correctly. Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Defendant Not There Delays Mortgage Property Case
Edward Preble charged with removing mortgaged property failed to appear in Justice Nichols' court. Attorney Alexander Mackel requested a postponement to 4 p m, which was granted, but the hearing nearly became a dismissal or default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Preble
Justice Nichols
Alexander Mackel
Submarine Gold Dredging Co Prospectus Incomplete Claim
Fragmentary OCR text from Nome and Butte Montana references a Submarine Gold Dredging Co and related names. It mentions efficiency claims, endorsement by engineers, and a prospectus request. The passage is garbled with multiple repetitions and uncertain details.
Dr W A Akers Veterinary Surgeon Notice
Dr W A Akers veterinary surgeon listed at Reed's stable. Contact by telephone day or night for service. Location details incomplete but indicates available at 8 Berges area and nearby facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Akers
Reed's Ver
Berges
Edward D. Aiken Dies After Illness in Butte Montana
Edward Dorr Aiken a Montana pioneer and former territorial legislator died of pneumonia after a short illness. Born July 6 1828 in Putney Vermont he moved to Des Moines Iowa then to Montana in 1864 later settling in Cable Moose Creek and Butte. A respected Mason Knight Templar Eastern Star and AOUW member and longtime community benefactor his funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm from Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dorr Aiken
Butte
Mr. Aiken
Lfe
Aiken
St. Paul
Jay P. Lee
Knights Templar
E. D
Ada M. Rodgers
W. H. Rodgers
Missoula
West
Mount Moriah
Masonic Hall
School Board Officers Re-elected After Sine Die Adjournment
After the sine die adjournment the new school board re elected Henry Mueller as president C H Lane as vice president Thom as Richards and Miss Nellie Manning were chosen to succeed themselves as clerk and assistant clerk The board declined the old Webster school property offer at 900 and noted the bond of 50000 cannot be sold privately until advertised. Trustee White gave a happy speech and a resolution of thanks to retiring officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School
Giara
Henry Mueller
C. H. Lane
Thomas Richards
Nellie Manning
Old Webster
Clinton
White
Allen's Foot-Use and Foot-Base Advertisement Claim Comfort
An 19th century style ad touts Allen's Foot-Use powder to cure painful feet and corns with instant relief from stings and in growing walls. Allen's Foot-Base purportedly eases tight shoes and provides a cure for sweaty calloused hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents by mail, trial package free. Address Allen B Dimated Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Mall
Allen B
le Roy
Hair Regrowth Claim From Patent Medicine Sale
Frederick Manuell of Maryland reports buying Newbro’s Herpicide on April 6 99 and after twenty days hair began to regrow his bald head. By July 2 he states his hair is thick and luxuriant and attributes the cure to the product which he says destroys the germ causing dandruff and hair loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Manuell
Maryland
Black
Butie
Montina
Newehro
Newbro
Crystal Springs Sundays Stay Daily 7
Crystal Springs treats Sundays as its edge over rivals, promising unmatched quality and a commitment to maintaining its leading reputation at any cost. Located five miles from town, it invites patrons to visit daily, including Sundays.
Eagle Tailoring offers Spring Goods and tailored items
The ad lists Eagle Tailoring at 215 to 218 Chicago with a fine selection of Spring Goods. It promotes prices such as pants from 4.50 and suits up to 35 dollars. A coupon hints at a chance to win a trip to Paris or Cape Nome, with Fisher as the tailor at 1 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Tailoring
Chicago
Bulta
South Bain Bt
C.F. Fisher
Paris
Cape Nome
French Tansy Tablets Claim Relief for Irregular Menses
An advertisement touts French Tansy Tablets from A. Augendre Paris as a remedy for painful and irregular menses, stating obstruction relief regardless of cause. Sold by Newbro Drug Co., Butte Montana, at 2 per box and mailed securely. Also notes a sheriff's sale of baggage and storage goods at Southern Hotel on April 30, 1900. DAN TEWEY. Dr. German, Dentist, 114 N. Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Sheriff's Sale
Southern Hotel
Dan Tewey
McGregor Veterinary Surgeon and Lodge Notices
J D McGregor Veterinary Surgeon honorary graduate Ontario Veterinary College Toronto treats all diseases of domesticated animals office at Marlows Stables 104 South Main Telephone 293 all cases promptly attended Silver Bow Lodge No 48 A F and A M regular meeting in Masonic Temple second and fourth Thursdays of each month Sojourning brethren cordially invited to attend Dan Yancey secretary Butte Lodge No 7 A F and A M regular meeting in Masonic Temple second and fourth Tuesdays of each month Sojourning brethren cordially invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huie Pock
Butte
China
South
Main Street
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Marlow‘s
South Main Atteat
Silver Bow Lodge
A. F
A.M
Masonic Temple
Dan Yancey
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Montana Music CO
N. Main Stree
Ie Holder
Rata
Calkins’ Book Store
Main St
Butts Mont
Prof
Pfau
Aga North Main Street
Hong Kong Cape
Hum Fay
Park Street
Vice Free
Byron Oe
Gattan
M. D
K. Sing Pencee
West Mercury Street
Dr. German
N. Matin
Stockholders’ Meeting
East Broadway
Standard Office
THE
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co
the Submarine Gold Dredging Co
Nome
Overstrom-Manson
Bat Wackarseal
Call
Silvetante
Weat Broadway
Butte, Mont
Manila
Ghry
Best of Meals
Conte
W. Park ST
Death
Edward Aiken
Territorial Legislature
Constitutional
School Board Officers
Herpicide
Norrem
N. Main St
J. D. McGregor
Oxford
Vienna
Serge
Siegel (Gant Fg
Bae
Grotto Cafe
E. Broadway
J. Zundell
Garder
Carder Bros
Quartz Street
J. N. NEVILLS @ CO
Harness and Saddlery
East Park
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