Mine explosion at Braswell Coal works entombs dozens
Brownsville Pa Dec 23 an explosion at the Braswell Coal works four miles from town entombed about seventy five miners. rescue efforts focus on ventilation and clearing wreckage with the shaft blocked by a collapsed cage and wrecked timbering. authorities report fire and dangerous air as teams continue tunneling to reach those trapped.
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Brownsville
Braswell
Stockdale Coal Company
Combine
Brasnet
Hill Mines
Dunbar
Thomas
Afr
Senate race may echo Payne bribery case
Judge Bickford stated disbarment of Mr Wellcome by the supreme court will not affect the United States senate contest against Senator W A Clark. He cited Senator Henry B Payne of Ohio, unseated after a bribery inquiry that began March 4, 1685, with charges debated by committees and editors urging action.
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Senate Committee
Minority Report
R. L. Clinton
Wellcome
Supreme Court
Helena
William DeWitt
United States Senate
W. A. Clark
Bickford
Inter Mountain
Clark
Senate
Henry B. Payne
Ohio
Payne
Committee On
Ohio State Central Committee
Repubican
Little
Butterworth
King of Epicureans at White Front Grocery Display
The King of Epicureans notes a display of delicates and seasonable groceries at White Front Grocery, 290 N Main St. The store promotes good service, fair prices, and a range of daily-use items including New York full cream cheese, foil cheese, copper blend coffee, cider, and a selection of wines and spirits with special prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauta Claus
Main Street
Ilia
New York
Fifth Avenue
White Front Grocery Bon Main T F Courtney
White Front Grocery Bon main listing shows T F Courtney contact telephone 185 reference.
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White Front
T. F. Courtney
Seven Smallpox Cases Reported in City Yesterday
At 3 o clock this afternoon no new cases were reported by city officials. Dr Monroe investigated rumors of two fresh cases. Dr Alexander could not confirm. Three new cases were reported last night bringing total to seven. Victims include Mr and Mia Satherwaite and Robert Satherwaite with one child. The Satherwaite home is on Pearl street.
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City Hall
Monroe
Alexander
Mia
Robert Satherwaite
Satherwaite
Pearl Street
Crowds of Shoppers At Newbro’s Christmas Rush
Crowds of shoppers pack Newbro’s as Christmas buying nears completion. Thursday and Friday evenings brought heavy traffic with the hustling sales staff strained to serve. Patrons seek cigars pipes and glassware as ideal gifts for men while military brushes and accessories attract many buyers.
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Newbro's
Newbro
Local briefs advertise items and events around town
Classified snippets mention dentists, furniture and hardware ads, turkeys with purchases, clothing specials, theater and church events, and a liquor supplier. Notable names include Reed, Hight, Fairfield, Boucher, Reed's Stable, Miss Johnson, A. T. Osborn, and Montana Liquor Co with promotions and prices across Main, East Park, and Park avenues.
Wrestling Match at Grand Opera House Tonight
Hall Adali aims to throw Billy More and Jack O Neill plus others in a 90 minute bout at the Grand Opera House. Each wrestler must secure a throw against their opponent once to avoid a $600 forfeit. The event is billed as a major athletic spectacle drawing local interest.
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Grand Opera House
Adali
Billy More
Jack O'Neill
McMillan
Jack Rowett
Hali Adali
Social gathering and papers on women’s legal status
The Woman’s club’s Social and Domestic Science section discussed two topics, The Legal Status of Women and The Disposal of Household Wastes, amid Christmas season travel. A party at Miss Hexy Howell’s West Quartz and Excelsior home followed, with dancing and a large guest list, ending with Christmas and New Year wishes.
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Woman's Club
Hevertheless
Hexy Howell
West Quartz and
Excelsior Avenue
B. Howell
Theo
Rungel
Magele Driscoll
Helen Shively
Emma Buell
Roxy Howell
Bessie German
Ruth Suligrey
Neve Fair
Lillian Sheehey
Dore Shively
Arthur McDonald
Clark, Johnson
Nelson Hammond
Bennie Hammond
Tommy Boardman
Silver Bow Finances Report to County Commissioners
County Clek and Recorded Moja submitted the annual final statement for Silver Bow county. It shows year end cash on hand at $151,009.08 and total receipts of $1,281,777.10. Tax collections reached $149,484.04 from census $87,205.06 and other sources $74.18.18. net December 1 balance $128,020.52. Outstanding bonds total $60,000 with interest components $19,000 at 6 percent and the remainder at 5 percent. November 10 cash for other purposes $213,408.87. County property valued at $286,359. Disbursements for the year $676,808. Total 1899 tax levy including Walkerville $485,267.37. collected $469,000 leaving a $16,235 balance.
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Moja
Silver Bow
Walkerville
New Management At California Cafe In Butte
Messrs Linderman and Schmidt have leased the California cafe to J T Griffin an experienced restaurant man formerly from Omaha Griffin takes temporary charge today and will begin improvements at once The California will be made anew and first class in every respect with no interruption of business The business men of Butte expect up to date service and quiet style of operation
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Messrs. Linderman & Schmidt
California
J.T. Griffin
Omaha
Griffin
Butte
Suietly
Death of Mrs E A Brier Pioneer in Dillon Dies
Mrs Elizabeth A Brier aged 70 died at the Kingsbury block this afternoon of pneumonia. A estimable pioneer with a large circle of friends, she located in Dillon in 1875. She leaves daughter Mrs Laura Dempsey of Butte and son Bruce Brier of Seattle. The funeral details will be announced later.
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Elizabeth A. Brier
Kingsbury
Dillon
Laura (. Dempsey
Butte
Bruce Fries
Seattle
Brier
City
Arrest of John Murray for pocket picking at Imperial Theatre
Acting Captain Melirath arrested John Murray last night after catching him in the act of removing a watch from Barney Schonitter Schmitter’s pocket. Schonitter was intoxicated. Murray attempted to hide until the officer arrived, following the robbery at the Imperial Theatre.
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John Murray
Melirath
Barney Schonitter
Schmitter
Mur
Teutonia Lodge Elects Officers For Next Term
At its last regular meeting Teutonia Lodge No. 20 elected officers for the ensuing term. William Reckelek as president TL Wolpert as vice president Emil Zschau as corresponding secretary William Drews as financial secretary Le Winterhalter as treasurer and G Nickel and He Winpang as trustees. The lodge reports a prosperous condition with new members continually added.
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Teutonia Lodge No
Wm. Reckelek
TL. Wolpert
Emil
The Enterprising Burglar Strikes In City Hotels
The enterprising burglar was abroad last night breaking into a Clarence hotel room and stealing a silver watch and clothing. Burglars later entered the Bee Hive building offices of Dr Alexander and Mall Bros but secured nothing of value.
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Clarence Hotel
Bee Hive
Dr. Alexander and
Mall Bros
Local Visitors Include Sumpter and Lima Residents
J T Pardes arrives from Sumpter and Stephen Cook from Lima are among the personals. also noted are George F Danzer, superintendent of the Livestork Co of White Springs, and Harry Poindexter who recently came from Colorado for a position in the engineering department of the Boston and Montana Co.
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J.T. Pardes
Sumpter
Stephen Cook
Lima
Butte
George F. Danzer
Ndsrsun Livestork Company
White Miphur Springs
Harry Poindexter
Colorado
Boston & Montana Company
Simon Bank's Ad Offers Watches and Jewelry for Sale UK
ad lists gold watches with nickel and American movements priced up to 35 dollars, 14K gold filled items, and solid silver watches for boys or girls. It promises to set aside items for customers and invites calls from readers in the UK.
Marks Children to State Orphans Home at Twi Bridges
The five Marks children of Frank Marks are to be sent to the State Orphans Home at Two Bridges after county officials held a show cause hearing. The father faced the board. deputies had earlier arrested him for neglect. The board demanded $15 weekly for one caregiver and arranged for four girls to enter the orphanage next Friday, with action likely if the children are not produced. Local store advertises pipe racks at Gallogly & Go.
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Frank Marks
Cam Athey
Marke
Board of County Commissioners
Taday
Mitte
W. C Clark
Thne
Himes
Gallogly & Go
Marriage Licenses and Bankruptcy Notices From Butte Montana
A jumble of notices lists marriage licenses issued by the district clerk, bankruptcies in Helena and Butte, a court hearing for discharge, stockholder meetings for Butte City Water, and a real estate rental offer. Names include Dan T. Courtney and Mattie D. Brown. Gordon W. Sage and Latim Olson. Patrick Flynn and Agnes White. Josiah Youlton and Sarah Phillips. Anne Connell, bankrupt, with meeting on January 19, 1900. Thomas and Hattie McKay petitioning for discharge with January 10, 1900 hearing. stockholders of Butte City Water Company to meet January 1900. doors open at noon. annual books closure dates listed.
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Mage
Yay Chase
Dan T. Courtney
Mattie DP
Brown
Stenlinn Tennings
Marriet Nichols
Tei OH Crevero
Caroline Renard
Gordon W. Sage
Latin Olson
Patrick W. Flynn
Agnes J. White
Henry Larena
Marti Garrett
Josiah Youlton
Barah Phillips Thomas
District Court of the United States
District of Mantina
Anne CL Connell
Anne
Connell
West Park Street
Butte
Montana
Hei Calims
Ulster
Thompson Campbicli
Bank
District of Montana
Thomas McKay
Hattie McKay
A. D
Helena
Lewis
Cape
Hirai Knowles
Local Advert: Calkins’ Co Offers Smokers’ Sets
Fragmentary sale ad highlights Galogly and Beavers line and best smoker’s accessories. Mentions presences of doctor Rainville and surgery angle, plus references to prices and variety, urging readers to visit Calkins’ firm for select write sets and home goods.
Davis Welmes showcases Barney Berry skate pattern
Davis and Welmes wiry company presents a new Barney Berry skate pattern. Gallogly and Co. features the finest cigar cases holders in the city.
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Davis & Welmes Wiry Company
Barney & Berry
Gallogly & Co
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Stockdale Company
Judge Bickford
Epicureans
Dr. Reed
North Main
Hight & Fairfield’s
Simona
Main
J.G. Bates
Tor Montana Music Company
Boucher
Bet
I Rubenstein & Co
E. Park
Park Street
H. B. Ashworth
Reed's
Serge
P. O
Carpenters’ Union
Henshaw Hall
Jones
East Park
Butte Stove Repair Company
BE. Park
Fair
Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Park Street
Miss Johnson
Weer Broadway
M. E. Cho
M. E. Cho South, Preaching Moing and Evening By Rev. A. T. Osborn
Epworth League
Heilbronser
Annie Ward
Rice House
Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church
Rner
Copper
Alaska
Montana Liquor Co
B. Broadway
Barney &Erry Skates
Palais Miya
Fast Park
Genefroy
Additional Society
Silver Bow Finances
NEW Management
E. A
Simon Bank
North Main Street
Marks
Reynolds & McDowell
East Broadway
Gro
Sproul
Boston
J. Ladd
Dr, D. Rainville
Ian Ang
Ram F, Beaver
Galogly & Yary
Ays Feles
Calkins
Logy & Co
Cara
Metlach Steins
Davis & Weimescary Co
Butte, Montana
Christmas
Turkey
Quesy
Stacy & Adams
Excelsior Shoe Co
Red Boot Shoe Co
Butte, Mont
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