Inquest Fixes Cunningham Death as Gunshot Wounds
The coroner and jury concluded J V Cunningham died from gunshot wounds inflicted by his brother in law Felker. Testimony from Cunningham's widow and McKinstry conflicted with Felker’s account. Insurance policies totaling 4,009 dollars are noted, with beneficiary changes cited. Funeral arrangements remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V Cunningham
Cunningham
Brown
Big Hutte
Tom Fon
King
Pete Hind
Jack
Gastoma
Lew
Pl McKingtry
McKinstry
Union Life
Omawin
New York Win
New York Life
Royal Union Life
Des Moines
Rookwood In Town for State Teachers Institute Reception
The event for the State Teachers Association will be hosted next week at the high school. The Boston & Montana band, Hamann's orchestra, and Ives will provide music and refreshments. Enrollment rises to about 130 Duke teachers with expectations of at least 200 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Boston & Montana
Hamann
Ives
Duke
Young
Miner Falls 400 Feet in Adirondack Shaft Tragedy
John McLaughlin, about 38, a miner at the Adirondack mine, fell 400 feet from the 100-foot level to the shaft bottom while sheeting the manway. The shaft holds 30 to 40 feet of water and recovery will likely take 24 hours. Delmas and Brown coordinated the investigation as Delaney reports the incident. The mine, owned by James A. Murray, plans to resume work after the emergency. McLaughlin, formerly of Homestake, had no known relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
Adirondack
McLaughlin
J. Delaney
Delaney
Pierre Delmas
Delmas
Thee
Corosner Brown
Hunter
James A. Murray
Sliver Lake
Airondack
Homestake
Park Canyon
Fisher Co F Tailoring and School Board Actions
Fisher Co F Tailoring offers cleaning and repairs at 110 South Main. The school board decided to pay December salaries next Friday to help teachers use funds before Christmas. Applications for principals came from Miss Margaret Knowton and P J Tooney, the former seeking charge of Uncan School, referred to the teachers' committee. Bills totaling paid and adjournment set for December 26 after Christmas night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Knowton
P. J. Tooney
Uncan
Hight and Fairfield Offer Mettlach Steins and Mugs Sets
Hight and Fairfield showcase Mettlach steins and beer mugs available individually or in sets. The display includes ornate pieces emphasizing craftsmanship and collection value. (Note: adjust as per source readability if needed.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight & Fairfield
Silver King Controversy Lawsuit Over Mineral Tonnage
Silas F King and James A Murray sue Patrick Mullins C P Drennan the Butte Sampling Works and J H Maloney to recover 5400 tons of ore alleged taken from a vein within the Silver King lode quartz claim held by the plaintiffs and the Marcus Daly estate. The piece also mentions Christmas gifts and a Montana Music Co holiday stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas F. King
James A. Murray
Patrick Mullins
C. P. Drennan
Butte Sampling Works
J. H. Maloney
Marcus Daly
Brooke seeks annulment over 1887 Washington marriage
Edgar A. Brooke filed suit against Rose C. Brooke to annul their marriage contracted in Washington on April 12, 1887, alleging desertion by the defendant as the basis for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Brooke
Rose C. Brooke
Washington, D
Hight and Fairfeld Sell Boys Watches at Holbrook's
Holbrook's advertises nickel watches for boys priced from 2.50 alongside Haliday slippers. The notice highlights value per item and directs shoppers to the Holbrook store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight & Fairfeld
Holbrook's
Pipes and accessories offered at low prices in Montana sale
A dealer touts superior Heilbronner pipes and racks with silver inlays, plus Meerschaum pipes, holders, and Russian leather cases at unusually low prices. Highlights include 12 cigars for 12, 50 for a box at $2, and 25 for a box at $1 with Havana fillers, claiming better value than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarge
Hellbronner
Havana
Revenue Boiler Inspector Burns Reports Decade of Safety
The 1900 annual report of Frank A. Burns, state boiler inspector, filed with the governor, praises no explosions under current boiler law, notes self sufficiency and a revenue surplus of 3800.73 dollars. It records 24,000 miles traveled, 670 boilers tested, 4832 defects found with 119 considered dangerous, six boilers and six mud drums condemned, 543 engineer license exams, and 185 active licenses across first to third grades. The report also urges a second deputy and expansion of license law to electrical engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Burns
Bur
Tomeo
Ihe
Judge Lindsay Opens District Court Session With Motions
The district court convenes at 10 AM to hear the settlement of A J Davis account and objections in Bos ton & Montana Mining Co vs M O P Co. At 2 PM petitions for letters of administration and various motions including a new trial in Ben Falk vs W J Ditto, plus a divorce proof, will be heard by Judge Henry C Smith of Helena at the Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Department of the District Court
A. J. Davis
Boston & Montana Mining Company
M. O. P. Company
Mamie Rodge
the Ryan
Hstella Douglass
Stella IL
F. G. Hirbour
M. PF. Kennedy
John Thomioux
Joseph Merrito
John D. Thomas
Ben Falk
W. J. Ditto
Beaurice E. Robins
Charles H. Robins
Lena Eb, Varbey
W. H. Abbott
W. A. Chirk & Brown
Grand Opera House
Henry C. Smith
Helena
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Montana Music Co
N. Main Street
Rookwood
Paris
Europe
Asia
America
Fari
Calor
Butte
Mr. McNervy
Fosselman Drug CO
Montana
Main Street
Calkins
Calkins’ Book Store
Butte, Mont
Schultz
Wm. Schultz
W. Broadway
Mont
Mrs. Cunningham
L. L. Felker
John. McLaughlin
Swend Carlson
Main
Burns
Sue
Eee
Blumkin
Hilsee
Elgin
Waltham Aioy
Howard Movements
Harry Blaakin
N. Main
Juan
Siegel Clothing Co
Waltham
W. Park St. Jewelers
Repsold Wines
P.d. Brophy & Co
Scle
Grocers
Butte, Montana
Montana Electric Co
East Broadway
Anaconda Copper Mining Co Hardware Department
Barney & Berry
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