Obstruction in Mine Receiver Hearing Delays Decision
Attorney Walsh representing Mrs. Kelly and Miles Finlen objected in Helena to the appointment of a receiver for the Minnie Healey mine near Meaderville. Judge Clancy reopened the case after objections, allowing Kelly and Finlen to present their positions. both filed answers as the hearing continued toward an immediate finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
F. Augustue Heinte
Minnie Healey
Meaderville
Walsh
Helena
Caroline V. Kelly
John D. Allport
Miles Finlen
Walsh Asred
Kelly
Finlen
F. A. Heinse
Carl Kleinschmidt
Mrs. Kelly
Mis. Kelly
Ethel M Kennedy Granted Divorce From John F Kennedy
Ethel M Kennedy was granted a divorce from John F Kennedy with custody of their infant. Judge Clancy heard the case as Mrs Kennedy testified they wed in April 1898 and moved to Montana that August. She described his drinking and cruelty, noting he is currently in jail. Minnie Blerick received a divorce from A G Elerick on cruelty grounds. they married March 20, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Clancy
Minnie Blerick
A. G. Elerick
Death of L. D. Porter Pioneer of Montana
Lewis D. Porter a Madison county miner and early Montana settler died in Butte from pneumonia after a 48 hour illness. He sold his Madison mining interests last August and co owned the Iron Rod mine near Silver Star with Pat Largey and Charles L. Dahler. Porter aged about 62 leaves a wife and family and was regarded as a man of high probity in business and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis D. Porter
Montana
Madison County
Butte
Mr. Porter
Silver Star
Pat Largey
Charles L. Dahler
Porter
Debtor Seeks Dissolution of Restraining Order
A debtor claims he has not partnered with the persons cited and holds many debts owed to him from various individuals. He contends without permission to collect these claims many will leave the jurisdiction, thus requesting the restraining order be dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ow Ant
Ald Fin
Butte
Local Briefs Busin ness Notes and Obituary
Multiple short items include business updates for Fisher and Tatlor 110 8 Manin Street Dr Rood 115 North Main. Orton Bros pianos 29 N Main with G Bates tuner. Real Estate and money to loan at 36 North Main. Union club event at McDermott hotel. funeral for Lewis Porter 62 from Richards undertaking rooms. death of Mrs J P Lantheaume in San Francisco. interment in Virginia City. whiskey offer from Montana Liquor Co. weather and horse news from nearby papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bates
Montana Music Company
Renshaw Hall
Butte
West Granite
Philadelphia
M. Wade
Main
Fair Drug and Assay Supply
Union Club
McDermott
Butte Stove Repair Company
B. Park
Battle Creek
Inter Mountain
Hill Education
William Patterson, Jr
Louisville
Montana Liquor Co
Chicago
Will Report Favorably Big Horn Mormon Colony Go Ahead
Apostle Abraham O. Woodruff heads a Mormon church party visiting the Big Horn country in northern Wyoming and eastern Montana to assess resources for a potential spring colony. He plans to report to church officials and expects a favorable decision to proceed with the Big Horn river colonization scheme after weather difficulties and Cody, Wyoming, contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham O. Woodruff
Mormon Church
Butte
Big Horn
Wyoming
Woodruff
Northern Pacific
Salt Lake
Inter Mountain
Montana
Big Horn River
Wm. F. Cody
Cody
Hearing in Provost estate revocation petition
Judge Mudge Lindsay presided as Mrs. Charles Provost sought to revoke letters of administration issued to Samuel A. Hall after Provost’s death. Provost alleged Hall exploited her confusion over an administrator’s duties and pressured her, aided by Dr. Laurin, to approve the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudge Lindsay
Charles Provost
Samuel A. Hall
Provost
Lindeau
Hall
West Side Shakespeare Club Met In Copper Street Parlor
Society notes report a cold Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. Cut ting's Copper street home with readings from King Henry V and a paper on principal characters by Mrs. P. W. Sthehy. Guests included Mrs. Fenton of The Woman's Club and plans for the next meeting with Mrs. Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Cutting
Copper Street
West Side
P. W. Sthehy
US Court Notes Involving Heinze Harris and Nixon Case
Judge Knowles hears the Heinze Harris matter and orders revised statements on Snohomish and Tramway fines. Bartlett perjury demurrer argued. judge reserved ruling. Nixon bankruptcy filings continue with affidavits from Mrs Slater and Mrs Kulb challenging earlier statements. Nixon denies collecting or distorting debts for the Silver City Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinze-Harris
Knowles
Snohomish and
Tramway Fnes
L. W. Nixon
Pemberton & Maury
Silver City Mercantile Co
Josephine Slater
Hir
Louisa J. Kulb
Sliver City Mercantile Co
la Not
Hotels list of travelers including Butte-John Twohy and many names
A roster of hotel guests and visitors from diverse U S cities is documented. Names include Butte-John Twohy Spokane F Barlow Omaha B K Loch Helena T M Raiff Seattle P D Stub enson Cincinnati Edgar A Beott Ly man R Lathrop Chicago C R Peckham Utica N Y T W Hagley St Paul Jos Sheegreen N Y A A Campbell J B Clayberg Thomas Bach Husena G R Bext Milwaukee R C Akely Minneapolis J P Eimenbach Ed War NY H E Goessler Minneapolis HA Stearns Detroit W A Stoner Milwaukee A J Wright D M Thum ler wife and child Chicago G W Clark NY Mise 8 Williams Seattle BE A Crane Missoula W Curran Milwaukee Harry Oxgood Tacman J J Armstrong Chicago C Newman Helena McDermott W A Selvidge Helena J P Geiner Chicago D F Johnson Bozeman W D Wallace Portland Ms B A Selway Dillons BoA Kherma Hamilton Geo F Walsh crane Murray St Paul G Winch Chi cago Jacob Mila E A Gray KD Braden Helena John Neuachier wife York Boston T J Walsh Helena.
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The
Butte
John Twohy
Spokane
F. Barlow
Omaha
B. K. Loch
Helena
T. M. Raiff
Seattle
P. D. Stub
Enson
Cincinnati
Edgar A. Beott
Lyman R. Lathrop
Chicago
C. R. Peckham
Utica
T. W. Hagley
St. Paul
Jos
Sheegreen
N. Y
A. A. Campbell
J B. Clayberg
Bach
Husena
G. R. Bext
Milwaukee
R. C. Akely
Minneapolis
J. P. Eimenbach
War
H. E. Goessler
HA. Stearns
Detroit
Mich
W. A. Stoner
A.J. Wright
D. M.thumler
G. W
the McDermott
W. A. Selvidge
J. P. Geiner
D. F. Johnson
Bozeman
W. D. Wallace
Portland
B.A. Selway
Dillons
York
Torrey
Boston
T. J. Walsh
No Montana Exhibit At Paris Exposition
No mineral exhibit will represent Montana at the Paris exposition. The United States plans a major auto mineralogy and metallurgy collection, with institutions and mineralogy delegates named in a recent Engineering and Mining Journal issue. A visitor from Butte pursued Montana representation but the state may be unrepresented at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mositana
Exhibta
Ave Teadine educaGonal Istitutians
Institutiong
Minetwogiris
Engineeng
Montara
Butte
Clerk's Mass Meeting Announcement
A mass meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:20 in the Grand Open House under the auspices of the Butter Clerks' Protective Union No. 12. It supports the party closing movement and promises addresses and a musical programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Clerks’ Protective Union No. 12
Butter Clerks’ Proctive Union
No. 12
State v Mattson Erickson Tabane Koski Martila murder trial
The state pressed murder charges against Matt Mattson Gus Erickson Tabane John Koski and Matt Martila in Driachers department No 2. Three defendants moved to sever their trials while separate Sai proceedings were noted, with separate trials anticipated in the case of George Ryan’s homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Mattson
Gus Erickson Tabane
John Koski
Matt Martila
George Ryan
Sai
Department No. 2
Court names defense and prosecution filings in demurrer case
P Forestell will defend Koski and Mar tila J R Grice will represent Tabane Mackel Breen will ensure Matt Matteon gets a fair run Erickson pleaded not guilty and others to proceed after demurrers are disposed of in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Forestell
Koski
Martila
J. R. Grice
Tabane
Mackel & Breen
Matt Matteon
Erickson
Death by Own Action: Paul Dogge of Montana Jumps in Chicago
Paul Dogge a young Montana man and son of Dr O F Dogge formerly practiced in Butte, died by his own action after leaping from a Northwestern viaduct into the Chicago river Thursday evening. Dr A C Dogge of this city, his brother, received the telegraphed news. Dogge had been in poor health and was said to be ambitious. his brother believes melancholia sparked the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
J. P. Lantheaume
San Francisco
Paul F. Dogge
Montana
O. HF. Dogge
Chicago
A. C. Dogge
Sai
Paul Dogge
Court Notes on Foreclosure Suit and Ore Case
Judge Clancy heard proofs today in the foreclosure suit of Br M Cobban against Thomas Coughlin and granted the plaintiff's prayer. An attorney's fee of 100 dollars was allowed. The settlement in the Montana Ore Purchasing company versus Boston and Montana company was set for today but postponed to 2 pm next Saturday with a possible night session if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
BR. M. Cobban
Thomas Coughlin
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Boston & Montana Company
Colby in Critical Condition After Stabbing
The condition of Roward F. Colby, stabbed Thursday evening by Harry Peters, remained very serious today. He suffers intense pain and was given opiates while friends hold out hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roward F. Colby
Harry
Peters
Notable Citizens and Events in Town Circulation
W T Eastman gravely ill with pneumonia. Henry Mueller of Centennial Brewing prepares for a European trip tomorrow night. W F Cobban of Cobban Casey Day Co leaves for Sumpter Oregon to pursue real estate. returns in about ten days. James Shesgreen arrives from the coast ahead of a theatrical pairing with Kidder Hanford. he’s popular in the field. Wim Parsons of Winters Parsons Boomer plans coast trip. wife Mrs. Parsons to Victoria for health. Robert Fair, druggist on Park Street, reports health improvement and notes a Montana business boom as Washington inquiry continues. A note on Rew’s ventilating device promises health protection and draft control. A lost item on Washington Street references Mrs Thont as Fletcher’s name. return to 208 West Granite for reward. A. F. Rosslow issues a miltary notice about a carpenters and joiners group with plumbing conflicts after April 1, 1900. A Grand Army of the Republic and Women’s Relief Corps event is announced at Miners’ Union Hall on February 28. a reminder for a raffle and cent purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mueller
Centennial Brewing Company
W. F&. Cobban
Cobban, Casey, Day Co
Sumpter
Oregon
James Shesgreen
James Kidder-Hanford
Shsgreen
D. C
Transport Sherman Sails for Manila Freight Mission
The transport Sherman will sail today with 4,500 tons of cargo and 175 cabin passengers. Captain Dillon of the Missouri requests surety for his vessel and Major Arthur releases from duty aboard the transport. The Indiana is scheduled to sail next Saturday with freight for Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Prancheo
Mob
Shermin
Nom
Pitahip Missouri
Son
Dillon
Mipaouri
Wo U Arthur
Indiana
Manila
Sampson Declines Boston Leadership Offer
Hear Admiral Sean son has been offered and deemed the presidency of the Massachusetts Lasdtype of technology. The offer was a say, pris, as was thought that the question of a successor to President James Mc Craft, who retired in June, had been laid aside to await the action of the trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Seanson
Massachurtts
Pris, Ae
James McCraft
To Establish an Agency San Francisco Visit Details
San Francisco February 17 John T Hara han vice president of the Illinois Central with A H Hanson general passenger agent and W C Markham assistant traffic manager arrived from Port in connection with establishing an agency in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John T. Harahan
Ilinoia Central
A. H. Hanson
W. C. Markham
Port
Millinois Central official scouts land for agency in city
The trip aims to survey business conditions and pave the way for a Millinois Central agency here. Mr. Harahan already opened agencies at Salt Lake, Denver and Portland and expects to set up one in this city and another in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millnois Central
Harahan
Balt Lake
Denver
Portland
Willon
Los Angeles
Armored Plate Trust Discussion Tangles Schwab Near War Terms
Charlee M. Schwab president of Carnegie Steel returned from Washington where armor plate trust talks were held. Reports say fifteen firms nearly monopolize armor plate and intend to dictate terms to Britain. Secretary Chandley allegedly confirms the existence of the agreement and a price of 645 a ton is deemed excessive. Schwab would not comment on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
Charlee M. Schwab
Carnegie Steel Company
Tna
Washington
Chandley
Schwab
Alaska Becomes Separate Department From California Army
Department of Alaska in San Francisco reports Alaska is no longer part of the California department and will be a separate unit under a distinct command. Reinforcements are expected to support guerrilla actions in Alaska as this new departmental status takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Gen Shaftster
Alaska
Calfornia
Want Duty Repealed in California Hides Free List
San Francisco February 17 local leather men via a committee ask California's congressional delegation to repeal the 1 1/2 percent duty on hides and restore hides to the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Congress
Notice of Forfeiture on Racarock Lode Claim Montana
Notice to J. W. Oberman and heirs that Wallace M. L. Drante claims one hundred dollars labor and improvements on the Racarock lode mining claim Camp Creek Silver Bow Montana to hold the premises. If within ninety days after service or publication you fail to contribute your one half share of two hundred dollars, your interest may be forfeited to the assignee. Dated January 19, 1900, at some town in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oberman
Camp Creek
Silver Bow County
Montana
United States
United
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Grand Opera House
Tea Pot, Inc
Bardines
J. Oer
Timothy Hay
Cooef’s
Park St
White Front
North Plain Street
Fifth Avenue M. &J
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N. Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Hood Palsee
Minnie Healy
Attorney Walsh
Miles Finien
L. D. Porter
Miner's Union Hall
Sherman's Cafe
Hambure
Hamilton Democrat
Belle of Butte
Bathampton
Big Horn Basin
Aposte Woodruff
Buffalo Bill
Additional Society
Joh R. Mullins
Pat Mullins
David A. Dickson
Saltake
Regal Mandolin and Guitar Club
Misa Eather Micklejown
Ha‘le
Chevigne
David Mickle-john
Alla Barron
Swirefest
Andrew Ar
Milas Eathia Gavegan
Mabel de Lonas
the Smyth of
Gregson Springs
ELKS
Silver How Lodge
B. PB
O Elks
Miners’ Cbs Hall
Helipe Om
Co. N. Gasman
Sedy
K. P. Ball
Knights of Pyth'ss
U. S. Court Notes
McHatton
Fred A. Bartlett
J. C. English
Bartlett
Colby
W. T. Eastman
Taaue
Rew
Gilbert H. Rew
Richard
Granite Street
Washington Street
Granite
Mrs. Thont
Fletcher
Tien
Carpenters & Joiners
Ameren
A. F. Rosslow
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman’ S Jet Corps
Miners’ Union Hall
the Committee
Sherman
Sampson
Armored Plate Trust
Department of Alaska
Wallace M. L. Drante
Nrne, Mont
Combination Mining and Milling Company
Combination
Granite County
Combinaition Mining and Milling Company
County of
A. D
Jesse Br.mellor
St. Louis
Missouri
Werner Ziegler
Bi-Mediic
Palle Ipshure
Monta
Philipsburg
Granity County
Imss BR
Cherry Sisters
Sutton’s
Lumlay
Cyrene Noonan Vaudeville Company
Little Ruth
Agitat Evans and
Linsay
Fiat
Opera
Mathnee
Metropolitan Opera Company
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