Anaconda 10 Use Best Coal Mines Inspected in Belt
A party of prominent railroad men and Amalgamated officials inspected the Belt and Stock Falls coal mines with reports of increased output for Anaconda. The visit signals shifting shipments from Diamondville to Montana coal and notes wool movements, cattle outlooks, and rail dust control plans across multiple western lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Inter Mountain
Great Falls
Belt and Stock Falls
Ori Ir
Gray
Great Northern
Dean
William Twohy
Amalgamated
George F. Ross
Montana Central
Belt
Anaconda
Diamondville
Northern Pacific
Kooser
Missouri Pacific
Salt Lake
Sumpter Branch
Rio Grande Western
Coloardo Southern
Denver
Pueblo
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Baker City & Sumpter Railroad
A. Kinney
Milwaukee
Melena
Butte
Death of C. Q. Johnson in South Africa
Reports received in Butte state C Q Johnson died early in July at Bloemfontein South Africa. A letter to Mrs Johnson explains he died of fever. He left Butte three years ago for South Africa, later living in Johannesburg in the mineral water business before returning north during the Boer War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Silver County
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Johnson
J. D. Thomas
Johanesburg
Johannesburg
Mr Gillie's Automobile Troubles Ripple Through Butte
John Gillie, a mining engineer and owner of one of Three Montana autos, endures repeated mishaps blamed on his vehicle while a pair of rivals, R Fair and T P Newton, face similar misfortunes. Incidents include a barbed wire collision during a test and a push into town after motive power failed near Anaconda. Fair plans a return trip home at daybreak with hopes of reclaiming his rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillie
Montana
Butte
R Fair
T. P. Newton
Gillie
As You Like It Returns to Columbia Gardens
Manager Wharton brings Clay Clement and L R Stockwell company for two more days of As You Like It at the Gardens. Performances today and tomorrow feature superb staging and costumes with free admission and tiered seating. Car service will be provided to bring patrons home after shows late tonight and tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gardens
Wharton
Clay Clement and
L. R. Stockwell Company
Hearing on Nipper mine receiver bond continued
The petition to increase the bond of Thomas McLaughlin as receiver for the Nipper mine was set for today in department No. of the district court. Judge Clancy continued the matter until 9 o'clock on the ath of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McLaughlin
Nipper
District Court
Clancy
Artist Trowbridge Dead From Liver Cancer in New Jersey
John W. Trowbridge, a well known Montana artist who worked for months at the Anaconda Standard, died at his Englewood New Jersey home from liver cancer. He faced illness after being struck by illness last December and undergoing two surgeries in New York, returning to Montana in the spring before his condition worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Butte
John W. Trowbridge
Annaconda Standard
Englewood
New Jersey
Trowbridge
Montana
New York
Crystal Springs Dining and Dance Hall Advertisements
An old paper column markets Crystal Springs as a pleasant outing with good meals and moderate prices. It notes private parties can secure the dance hall and music, and lists Crystal Springs four miles west of Butte with an English chop house at 103 South Main. Also mentions a bid invitation for Gay and Grady’s three story building, with a 10 percent bid bond and owner right to reject bids. The Grotto cafe is advertised as first class, located three doors east of the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal S Prings
Crystal Springs
Butte
Messrs
Telephone Strike Threat Brings Possible General Walkout
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company's construction department plans to hire only union men or test applicants' qualifications. If the local union resists, the firm may open all positions to a new force, risking a broad strike and affecting overall construction as operations lag. Final action is expected early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Pany Construction Department
McLaughlin Receiver asks bond raise over mine dispute
Thomas McLaughlin as receiver files in court to show cause why the $10,000 bond should not be increased. He states no excess ore extracted beyond the bond amount up to July 7, 1900, and asks to be dismissed with the show cause order discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McLaughlin
Nipper
Edward Hickey
Parrot Mining Company
Late Society Notes Highlight Luncheons and Athenian Outings
Mrs. Arthur Heinze hosts a pretty luncheon at Lyndale with guests including Mrs. John Cotter and Mrs. Frederic Holbrook. Mrs. Leggatt entertains Miss Leggatt and Miss Dean of St Louis with red decor and a refined menu. A trolley trip to see Open Air theatre at Columbia Gardens follows, then a petite supper for the guests. Farewell dinner for Mrs. Abascal hosted by Will Clark features Jaquemenot ypones and a refined guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Heinze
Lyndale
Abe Leggatt
Miss Leggatt
Miss Dean
St. Louis
J. L. Carleton
A. T. Morgan
John Cotter
Frederic Holbrook
H. W. Turner
Foster
Campbell
Omaha
Mable Foster
Hanson
F. A. Heinze
Will Clark
Columbia Gardens
Clement-Stockwell Company
Butte
Crouche
Robinson
Corbett
Abascal
Entertaining Week Ends with High Tea and Card Games
Dr Ren Mra John Gillie hosted friends for high tea on Wednesday with light refreshments. A past euchre party and luncheon by Mrs Donald Campbell and Mrs Frederic Holbrook honored Miss Pope of Ansonia. Pink white decor and dainty prizes marked a charming social afternoon with many guests and a formal dinner to follow hosted by Mrs W McC White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillie
Donald Campbell
Frederic Holbrook
Miss Pope
Ansonia
Conn
Campbell
Mm. Innes
Detroit
Be Hamilton
James Lynch
J. K. McDonald
W. McC. White
Fosniss
Mise i Pope
Innes
Victorea
Hugh Wilson
Omaha
Mise Busch
Gaylord
Misa Leggatt
Dean
St. Louis
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Thompson Invest
MT CO
West Broadway
Pritchard Harrison
Carpet Co
Ofer Fareana, Maln Ste, Isutte
Booth's
Bartlett Paty
Utah
California
Belle of
Nelson
A. Booth
Cash Grocery
T. W. Park Street
Fort Benton
J. D. Waite
Railroad Notes
C. Q. Johnson
Ziecorder
MR. Gillie’s
Standard
Denver and Rock Island
Denver & Rock Island Co
Thompson Investment Co
South Main
Postoffice
Gozen Esc
Oss
Ole
Eac
the Smith Grocery CO
Hast Park Street
Silver City Mercantile Co
Cook’s
East Park
Telephone Company
M’laughlin
Late Society Notes
East Quartz St
Ieepanine
Tempa
Dr. Ren
James Forbin
J. W. Long
T. J.ee
Will Tuohy
F.A. Heinge
W. A. Clark
Charles Clark
Lee Mantle
Mr. Wilson
Charles ‘Prench
Rday
Lbe
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Mall Ordore
Learance
Mae
Carpet Company Park
Butte, Montana
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