Provost Alleges Hall Misled Her On Estate Admin
Mrs Fannie Provost accuses Samuel A Hall of deception in seeking letters of administration for the estate of her deceased husband. She says she signed as co petitioner under Hall’s guidance, believing she would be named administratrix and that Hall never disclosed the true petition details. The case, heard by Judge Lindsay, seeks revocation of Hall’s letters and challenges the legitimacy of the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Provost
Samuel A. Hall
Hall
District Court
Provost
Lindsay
M. D. Kelly
Peter
Peddin
Charles FE
Oles
Elall
Unacquainted with Hall Woman Denies Waiving Administration Rights
A petition filed before November 16 reveals a claim of fraud and deceit by Hall against Mrs Provost who, not knowing Hal, says she never intended to waive her right to letters of administration in favor of Hall or any other person. The document shows Mrs Provost's signature by mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hal
White Estate executor reports on property and finances
Frank Britton as executor of A. E. White’s estate filed a report today detailing receipts and disbursements since July 1. He collected 1,146.85 and paid out 71,926.34, leaving 600.56 on hand and about 1,500 due as wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Britton
A. E. White
CAPT LYONS DIES IN BUTTE AFTER ILLNESS
Captain G. M. Lyon, a prominent and controversial figure in Butte, died of pneumonia at age 59 on the Hesperus lode claim after a two day illness. A veteran scout and prospector, he was known for his energetic and at times violent pursuits over mining disputes and evictions, leaving a contentious legacy among settlers and local factions. His sister in Washington inherits his estate, and funeral rites are being arranged with participation from G A R and veterans groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Lyon
Butte
Canada
United States Service
Hesperus and
Miore Tnion
I Issata
M Sx Doxeuhine Lyon
Washington
Captain Glover
G. A. R. Has
Aryvenerse Meus
Holiday roundup hits city as judges weigh many cases
Judge Sullivan presided over a day of celebrations and arrests after a holiday. Numerous fines were imposed for fighting and disturbances, with several suspects charged with theft, carrying concealed weapons, and resisting arrest. Multiple individuals faced penalties of ten dollars or more as the crowd dispersed from the Imperial theater incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowl
Sullivan
Jack Williams
Lillie Williams
Tom Jones
J. H. McGuire
W. J. James
Smith
George Brown
Lulu Haupton
Jack Fogarty
Jack Lewis
Tisgelte
John Gallagher
Mollie Murray
Darktown
Frank L. Gray
Edna Parker
May Bayliss
Maggie Doyle
Josie Palmer
Andie Morris
Kittie Roberts
Clara McDonald
Beer Hall
Bert McPry
T. Hughes
Imperial Theater
Paris Dye Master Ends Life After Pain and Morphine
Mrs Paume discovered her husband dead in his Paris apartment with a gunshot wound to the heart and a shotgun by the bedside. A French soldier, PwHumte, long suffered a disease treated with morphine, and it is believed his death was self-inflicted during drug use. The funeral was held today with friends in attendance.
Great Northern Empl oy es Plan Stock Increase Notice
Some Great Northern employees in St Maul Minnesota and nearby areas are reported to back a plan to increase the company's stock by about ten percent. The move aims to broaden ownership among conductors engineers and other workers with long service. Officials expect the plan to be implemented through a subscription offering in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Testron
Gonpay
Court reports and property deed notes headline
At the court house Joseph T Swayze and wife deeded the Delaware and Passmore Hacer claims to Belle M Guehri for 1060 dollars. A county report shows 28 smallpox cases at the post house with space for one more. A 7,800 pound safe was saved in Judas Lindsay's district court department today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Swayze
Delaware and
Passmore
Belle M. Guehri
Post House
County Commissioners
Judas Lindsay
Department of the District Court
Local Briefs From Butte Trading Pages and Ads
Miscellany of business notes and ads in Butte listing dentists tuners and suppliers, phone numbers, and special sales. Mentions Reed’s Stable 224 North Main, Montana Music Co. 3368 Main, Fair Drug and Assay Supply 115 West Park, and Palais Royal fashions. Also notes holidays, pipe giveaways, and musical event references with local shops promoting goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reed
North Main
Hight & Fairfield
A. I. Jones
Hust Park
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company
West Park Street
Boucher
Park
Veterans to Attend Funeral of Captain Lyons at Hall
All old soldiers are asked to meet at I. C. G. T. hall on Wednesday December 27 at 1 30 p m to march in a body to the funeral of Captain G M Lyons B 4M ALON 7 B i BH Jackson Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. G. T. Hall
G. M. Lyons
George M. Lyong
Alee Lomarraw
Eeluck
Sherman's
East Park Street
St Lawrence Miner Killed In Fall At 1200 Foot Level
Patrick Joyce, about 40, a miner at the St Lawrence mine, was instantly killed Sunday morning by a hanging-wall collapse on the fifth floor east of the 1200 foot level while working with John Leary. Leary summoned help and Joyce's body was removed to Sherman’s undertaking rooms. Joyce had lived in Butte for many years and leaves two sisters in the city.
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Patrick Joyce
St. Lawrence
Tel
John Leary
Leary
Juye
Sherman
Joyce
Butte
Ill man Jackson from North Main taken to pest house
One case reported today a lone resident named Jackson on North Main street was found ill with smallpox and ordered moved to the pest house. Dr Monroe investigated fever reports but by 4 o clock this afternoon had confirmed only the Jackson case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
North Main Street
Monroe
At & O
Fish Creek Placer miners return from trip with Christmas loot
Jeff Thoroughman and Charlo Catching of Fish Creek placer claims returned Saturday from their visit to the camp dubbed the greatest mining camp on earth. They plan to resume traveling home tomorrow if roads permit and report eight claims with prospects for a lucrative 1900 season. Their property was partially located earlier, the rest purchased with sluice income. A day before Thanksgiving their cabin and contents burned, leaving them camped among coyotes and hooting owls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Thoroughman
Charlo Catching
Fish Creek
Ladies and gents watches advertised with nickel movements
A newspaper ad lists ladies watches in solid gold and 4K gold filled options with nickel or American movements, pricing from 4.87 to 17 50 and including gents full jeweled American movements and 4K gold filled variants. It also mentions a solid silver watch for boys or girls at 350 50 and offers to hold items for pickup.
Repatriation talks and a Montana estate sale notice
Personal notices describe repatriation of Spanish soldiers in the Philippines with U S involvement and treaty language changes discussed by officials in Manila. A separate Guardian’s Notice from Montana announces private sale of minor heirs realty in Bow County, listing the undivided two thirds interest in land and conditions for sale and confirmation by district court.
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Montana
Ana Dey
Lecember
May Wright Wiel Wright
Nelle Wright
Tose Wright
Iueben Wrisat
Arthur Wright
Willie Wrisat
Minore
Gail
United States
Stid District Court
Abe
S26
Bow
Menana
Tullowa
Merhiiam
Willie
Myltslde
Suul McBride
Witte
Rand
Ion
Sala
Dareh
Dee
A. Wright
May Wright
Four Die In Train Collision In Bow Halt Yard
Multiple fatalities and injuries reported after a westbound and eastbound train collided near Bow Halt. Engineer Dixon and fireman Coombs among the dead. several passengers and workers seriously injured. Authorities blame a signal operator for the crash.
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Miksearia
Oubim
Buand Wali
Dinon
Urwin
Bere Yako
Reedy
Pheothy
Mivtouht
Miseaula
Hespit Rhein
Dixon
Mwenath
Bow Halt
Ned
Treaty Terms Between United States and Spain
Fragmented OCR note describes a treaty between the United States and Spain. It mentions the return of Spanish volunteers and prisoners of war, liberal terms, and disputed questions about soldiers serving in conducted territory and obligations under the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waehtoston
Spain
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mas. Provost
Samuel Hall
Macey
White Front Grocery
Main St
Courtney
White Estate
Lyons
Downs and Inter
Amille Paumie
the Neill Company
Great Northern Employes
Brecome
Baret McHugh
Peter Sullivan
Laura McKenzie
Dayly & Weimescary Company
Barney & Berry
D. E
Rainingl
Beaver Block
West Broadway
Foulles’ Home Journal
The
Puyitan
Morris Tock Earner
W. Broadway
Butte Stove Repair Company
Bo! Levy
Christrmis
Halle
Silver Bow Club
Montana Liquor Co
B. Broadway
Butte High School
Regal Manitolin
Butte Conservatory of Muaic
Palais Royal
Alon
B. i
Fallang Rok
April Food Gold Mining Co
Terge
L.A. Sisley & CO
E. Broadway
N. Bee
Butte and Bingham
Iit
Simon Bank
Gare Yenterday
Philippines
Manila
Net
Tts
Islands
Batty Weill
Rome
Real LI- Guardian
Metlach Steins
Davis & Weimescary Co
Main Street
Butte, Montana
Holiday Presents
Stacy & Adams
Excelsior Shoe Co
Ygby
Red Boot Shoe Co
Butte, Mont
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