Unprecedented Christmas Mail Rush at Butte Post Office
The Bush era brings a huge surge in mail volume at the Butte port and city express offices. Registry and money order departments lead the rush, with overtime and record pieces handled. Postmaster G W Levin and staff receive praise for efficient service amid crowds. Express offices report busier package traffic and weekend deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Registry Department
Bude
Vetter
G. W. Levin
Contempt conviction in guardian case ends court session
Judge Lindsay held a brief afternoon session and found James Wilton in contempt for failure to pay $85 overdue child support to Mrs. Eliza Jane Kitro for Mamie Rodgers. The guardian was ordered jailed until the arrears are paid, with $25 monthly maintenance due, and a possible further session before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
James Wilton
Eliza Jane Kitro
Mamie Rodgers
Kitro
Wilton
C. M. Parr
Three Months in Jail in Waursesville Assault Case
In Justice Marsland's court at Wa%s erville Dick Mullins was found guilty of third degree assault on his mistress Kate Lafontise and sentenced to three months in the county jail. Roy 8 Alley of the county attorney's office prosecuted. Naughton defended. One prosecution witness testified. three subpoenaed were absent. Police officer Peters testified as an eyewitness, strengthening the state's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Stevenson to Move for New Trial in Melrose Murder Case
Fred W. Stevenson, convicted of second degree murder for shooting Joseph M. Wood in Melrose last June, filed notice in Judge Clancy's court today of his intent to move for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Stevenson
Clancy
Joseph M. Woodside
Melrose
Splendid Quarters For John J. Per Vel Brokerage in Butte
The new No 43 North Main street establishment blends stock exchange and cigar emporium. Plate glass doors set in dark oak welcome patrons with mosaic floors and oak interiors. Two stock exchange departments for gentlemen and ladies, with direct wire quotes every five minutes from Chicago and New York.
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John J. Pervel Brokerage
North Main Street
Clank Kros
Bank
Handaomert i
Butte
Stock Exchange
New York
Chicago
Ecard
Genta
Christmas Chaos in Butte Steals Peace and Punch
Christmas night in Butte brought disorder with multiple injuries from fights and drunken incidents. Mike Ford fractured his hand after punching a saloon interior change and seek medical care. A colored man Frazier suffered a severe scalp wound from a gun blow, and Brown was cut with a razor during a separate melee. Both men are hospitalized and expected to recover.
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Butte
Mike Ford
Michael
Ford
Deyotte Brothers
Park
Wyoming Streets
H. M. Hall
Darktown
Frazier
Galena Street
Brown
Hetwee
Wife Fires At Husband In Early Morning Affair
Sam Hardin reports his wife Hattie shot at him with a 41 caliber pistol at about 6 am but missed as his arm failed him. He says jealousy and a quarrel prompted the act and officers seek Hattie. Weeks earlier she was jailed for destroying about $202 worth of her husband’s property, claiming she gave the items to Sam.
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Sam Hardin
Hattie
Sam
Local Briefs From Butte Area News and Events
A mixed run of local items includes a Meaderville birth in the Richards family, 16,500 passengers on Butte Street line Monday, Mrs Joseph Richards Jr. plans a Denver visit, and G A Kornberg of San Francisco in town on mining business. Quinn Murphy dies at 41. funeral at Tim Driscoll residence Lomorrow. Mary Whalen infant dies. funeral tomorrow at 2. Marriage license issued to Mason and Paulson. Emelia Erdres dies. funeral tomorrow at 10 from 430 West Porphyry. Hert Cary travels to New York to ship five racing horses to Clark stables. expected return mid January. William Robinson shot Monday. bullet removed from thigh. Mrs Jerry Murphy returns from a Christmas East visit. family reunion observed. children return to school after holidays.
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Beby
William Richards
Meaderville
Butte Street Railway Company
Joseph Richarda, Jr
Denver
G. A. Kornberg
San Francisco
Montana
Quinn Murphy
Tim Driscoll
North
Monetana Street
Lomorrow
Butte
William Robinson
Readick
Robinson
Jerry Murphy
Missoula
Spokane
Driver suffers compound leg fracture in runaway wagon
Frank ONeill, driver for Vinyard scavenger, hid his injury after a runaway crash on Washington street left him with a compound fracture of the left leg. He and two companions were thrown from the wagon. ONeill is hospitalized at Sister's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Neill
O'Neill
Washington Street
Sister's Hospital
Funeral services for Mrs. Winifred Nevins observed
The funeral for Mrs. Winifred Nevins, who died last week of pneumonia after a brief illness, was held this morning. A large gathering accompanied the body from 38 East Summit Street to the Catholic church where mass was celebrated, reflecting the high regard in which she was held.
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Winifred Nevins
Nevins
East Summit Street
Dining and theatre notes mix with arrest news
The bill of fare featured young turkey with crawberry sauce and mince pie. Local talent rehearsals for Helles of Carreville begin this week. Dad O'Brien known as Bun Brien was arrested for vagrancy and sentenced to ninety days in county jail by Justice Frank Kennedy.
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Helles of
Dad O'Brien
Bun” Brien
Frank Kennedy
Philippine Casualties Report From Washington December
General Mace Arthurs latest casualty list from Manila reports deaths by dysentery typhoid fever fever and other causes. The December tallies include numerous infantry cavalry and volunteer units with names such as Edward A. Lenny George D. Thomas John Pottil Wm L. Stone Edward Von Leure David J. Parcell Stephen Delta Thomas Love Alfred T. Bolton Wan J. Wright Edward Jak arial fever and other injuries.
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Washington
Mace ‘Arthur
Manila
H Valteer
Edward A. Lenny
George D. Thoaak
1Th
John Pottil
11Th Cavalry
Wm. L. Stone
Edward von Leure
David J. Parcell
George J. Rhelm
Anthfantry
Stephen Delta
Variola
Thomas Love
Edward Jak
Voluneer
Alfred TM. Bolton
Wan
J. Wright
Sixth Artillery
Frank Lowe
Howard L. Garrow
Stephen F. Holmes
John Begley
William
Dennia
Werson
Martin L. Patherman
Signal Corps
United States Army
Chas, A. Wilson
24Th Infantry
Pomp Dunkerson
4Th
Wiliam ¢. Bell
Cavas Alry
Charles (. Crone
Ah Braxton
Cavalry
Henry A. Hall
48Th Infantry
Wooten I
Bernaby
Dist
Michael FL Diffy
Mac Artitu
Talbott Foreclosure Against Nuss Pair Moves Ahead
James A. Talbott initiated foreclosure proceedings today against C. A. Nuss and Charlotte Nuss over a $490 alleged debt on a promissory note. The action seeks repayment under a legal claim filed in court.
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James A. Talbott
C. A. Nuss
Charlotte Nuss
Habitual Intemperance Sparks Maher Divorce Case
James Maher files for divorce from Nellie Maher in this city alleging habitual intemperance since their marriage on November 26 1899. He states she has consumed alcohol for five years impairing domestic duties and care for two children and requests custody.
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James Maher
Nellie Maher
Dissolution Notice of W E Deeney and Warren
The partnership between W E Deeney and Thomas J Warren is dissolved by mutual consent. Warren disposes of his interest to J C Duffy, who with Deeney will assume all obligations and pay all bills of the firm. Thos J Warren J C Duffy
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W. E. Deeney
Thomas J. Warren
Warren
J. C. Duffy
Deeney
Thos. J. Warren
J.C. Duffy
Anaconda Stores Close At Six O Clock
The Anaconda clerks union plans to honor merchants who shut shops at 6 pm. A meeting is likely to adopt resolutions thanking the local business leaders. In other news, Joseph H. Wein and Pauline Kauffman wed with Judge Kennedy officiating. The Reno funeral was held at 509 Elm Street with burial planned in Harrisville. Sheriff Conley served inmates a Christmas dinner at the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Conley
Annual Stockholders Meeting of Silver How National Bank
Notice to stockholders that the Silver How National Bank of Hutte City will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday January 8 1901 at 4 PM at the bank to elect directors for the coming year and transact other business. Fayette Harrington, treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of
Hutte City
Fayette Harrington
Ter
Woman Sues State For Damages After Shoplifting Accusation
A Montana woman, A. C. Maesom, filed suit for $11,000 against the state after learning by telgram that Mrs. Delle Toward was falsely accused of shoplifting in Minneapolis and found innocent. The message from A. C. Neate prompted the action.
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Montana
Inter Mountain
Miles City
Mont
A. C. Maesom
A.C. Neate
Delle Toward
Nme
French Tansy Tablets touted for menstrual relief
An advertised remedy claims to relieve painful regular menses with no market equal. Manufactured by A. Augendre in Paris and sold only by Newbro Drug Co. Butte Montana as sole agents. Price two dollars per box mailed sealed. Wanted blacksmith to shot el now at 438 South.
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A. Augendre
Parle
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
One Change of Cars Between Montana Points to Colorado
A single car change is required between Montana points and eastern Colorado via the Northern Pacific Burlington route, with Bulings and Alliance, Nebraska providing service. Contact the Northern Pacific agent for more information.
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Montana
Denever Ani
Colorado
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Bulings
Alliance
Pas
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Leon Lemieux
Simeon Lemieux administrator of the estate of Leon Lemieux deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. The administrator’s office is at the Poor Hennessy Building in Butte Silver Bow County Montana. Dated December 20, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Lemieux
Olce
Usitars
Usta
Deceas
Hennessy
Butte City
Silver Bow
Montana
Mintyutte
Simeon Lemieux
Leon Temieux
Butte
Muntana
A. D
Adintniss
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Bush
Pangle
Dick Mullins
Boston
Mass
Amalgamated
Parrot
Butte & Boston
Calumet & Hecla . A
Rat
Utah
Ferrell
Menmessys
reAllecce
Loys and
Loys Dolls
Hennessy’s
Sen
Joseph H. Wein
Pauline Kauffman
William C. Reno
Elm Street
EB. G. Cattermole
Harrisville
Herman
the Grand
Sutton
Kane Eomer
McPhee & Downie
Ued
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