No Motive For Murder Coroner's Inquest Summary
Coroner's jury finds Edward Gillman shot Daniel Sullivan but fails to reveal motive. Autopsy details trace bullet path through Sullivan’s chest to the aorta. Witnesses recount a Christmas night dispute at Duggan house, Gillman drawing a gun after Sullivan’s provocation and leaving the room, proceeding to a fatal shot.
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Edward Gillman
Daniel Sullivan
Gillman
P. J. Sheeran
County
Phy
Sullivan
O'Leary
Sheeran
S. Murphy
Duggan
Nayor
Dan
J. A. McQuarry
Duggan House
Alon
Murder Verdict in Gillman-Sullivan Case at Duggan House
Testimony details a heated December 25 1899 dispute at the Duggan boarding house Walkerville township Silver Bow county Montana ending in a fatal gunshot. The jury convicted Edward Gillman of murder stating the wound was inflicted with murderous intent.
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Gillman
Sullivan
Thomas Curran
Driscoll
John Nolan
Walkerville Township
Silver Bow County
Montana
Edward Gillman
Mollard Discharged After Physicians Decide Insanity Not Present
The commission of physicians ruled Mollard not insane and discharged him. Doctors found no mental illness affecting judgment, clearing him of concerns of confinement or further hold.
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Commission OF Physicians
Funeral Services for Wm B Crowell Held at Dillon
Dillon December 26 1899 funeral services for the late Wm B Crowell were held at the family home on Railroad Avenue with Rev R P Smith of the M Church officiating and interment at Mountain View cemetery. Crowell born 1823 in New Lisbon Ohio came to Dillon twenty years ago and longtime resident mourned by his wife three sons and two daughters. The town faced four arson attempts including the old parish building and a saloon on Sunday night with no damage. Upcoming social events include St Johns Day reception and banquet by Masons and Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple and a dancing party at Dart's hall. The Sun News notes the Bean Propessing contest awarded a mandolin to Denton Oliver, jewelry case to Mae Powe and a bisene doll to Mrs Jacobs.
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Dillon
Wm. B. Crowell
Railroad Avenue
R. P. Smith
Mountain View Cemetery
New Lisbon
Ohio
Crowell
St. John's Day
Masonic Fraternity
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Dart's Hall
Dillon Ne
Denton Oliver
Jacobs
M Mae Powe
Reappointment of Dr Sheerian as county physician
County commissioners reappoint Dr P J Sheeran as county physician at 170 dollars monthly. Only other bid came from Dr Leggat at 175 dollars per month. Mrs M J McDonald is also reappointed matron at 375 dollars per week per person with no other bids.
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P. J. Sheeran
Leggat
M. J. McDonald
Lawton Fund Subscriptions Sought By Inter Mountain
The Inter Mountain seeks subscriptions for the Lawton Fund to aid the widow and four children of Major General Lawton, authorized by the Committee.
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Lawton
Inter Mountain
Browns In Town at Grand Opera House New Years
Brown's In Town plays at Grand Opera House next Sunday and Monday with a matinee on Sunday and a New Year's matinee. The production has toured major western cities and now aims for New York endorsement, boasting a capable company including Mark Swan and Maude Knowlton among others.
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Grand Opera House
West
New York
Brown
Mark Swan
Horn
W. Culison
Josh Mai Hall
Maude Knowlton
Fanny Midgeley
Monica Lee
Neill Company Triumph at Butte Stage Show
The Neill company presented A Gilded Fool yesterday afternoon to acclaim. Neill’s performance as a liar drew praise alongside Edythe Chapman and Julia Dean for natural charm. Benj Howard delivered a standout Bannister Strange portrayal with an immaculate cast, and Captain Lettablair of the Trish Fusiliers is billed for tonight.
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Neill
Grand
Sisning
Butte
Mr. Neill
Sol Smith Russell
Nat Goodwin
Edythe Chapman
Margaret Ruthven
Julia Dean
Nell Audrey
Get Out of Butte Smoke to Crystal Springs
Escape the smoke of Butte and travel five miles to Crystal Springs for pure atmosphere. Rates are $2.50 per day or $14 per week, with plunge and private baths included. Stages run from Langlois at regular intervals. Nick Jahreiss, proprietor.
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Crystal Springs
Langlois
Nick Jahreiss
Butte Coal Company Ad Lets Dillute Coal Value Declares Direct Notice
Fisher, tailor, from 8 West Galena, announces no solicitors or collectors. The Butte Coal Company advertises through the power of the medium to keep expenses low and ensure each ton of coal contains maximum value. Ni la East Broadway. Tel.
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Butte Coal Company
Nila East Broadway
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Lindsay
Sted
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Walkerville
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Rev
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Tima
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Blanche Miller
Tutte
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Denver
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Geo
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Eeesside
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