Early Closing Movement Signals Merchants Signed Up
A list shows numerous businesses from dry goods to furniture pledging support for the six o'clock closing movement. Signatories include Symons Dry Goods, Brownfield Canty Carpet, Gans & Kien, Montana Music Co., Nash & Co., Kennedy Furniture, Butte Exchange Furniture, Gr evelle & Ervin, J. L. Carroll, Montane Cash Grocery, Caprice Co., Caprice Co., and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Palais Royal Co
J. Sabloteky
Ea Oer & Co
J. L. Carroll
Mrs. Neldenhofen
A. F. Bray Montane Cash Grocery Company
Thos
J. Bennetts & Company
Giard Bros. Fashion Harness Co
K. Stuart Oriental Tea Co
R. Wired McRae & Strassburger Harness Co
Hendrix & MacCauley
F. T. Drntton Smith Grocery Co
T. O. Harlan Tripp & Dragstedt
Red Boot Shoe Co
B. E. Cooney
T. G. Borthwick
Fred Holbrook
He Davis & Weimescary Co
B. Hirechfeld
Dayfiscn Grocery Co
Hight & Fairfield
Campana Bros
Bennett Bros. & Co
B. F. Mayer
L. M. Brobeck
Anderson Bros
Trades Unions of Silver Bow County Pursue Six O'clock Closing
The trades unions of Silver Bow County are pressing for a six o’clock closing movement. Members advocate orderly shutdowns to promote orderly commerce and curb late night disturbances. Organizers say support spans multiple local craft groups and labor councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siiver Bow County
Objections to Costs in Montana Ore Suit
Objections to the $37,856.25 costs in the Montana Ore Purchasing Co. suit were filed in Helena. The plaintiff contends disbursements to several witnesses were improper as they were Montana Ore employees. Challenges include mileage, round trips, hotel, board for jury, and costs for maps models and copies. The Montana Ore Purchasing Co. conceded most objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rollins Morse
Helena
Montana
United States
F. Augustus Heinze
Raymond
Geo, Wehrkind
Francs T
Freeland
Aspen
Col
Max Boormer
Denver
Chas
E. Shoemaker
A. A. Palmer
Salt Lake
James W. Neill
Geo. H. Rownson
Montana Ore Purchasing Co
Kelley
Frank L. Sizer
Costa
Michael Devitt
John F. Forbis
Forbis
Jay P. Lee
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Sproule
Alleged Burglars Held to Answer in District Court
The preliminary hearing for Thomas Willams and James McHugh charged with burglary was held before Justice Herrington. They were bound over to the district court with bonds of 500 each. Harry Mixon waived his preliminary hearing. Mamie Smith testified a sealskin coat valued at pe was stolen from the Tandon house on January 30 and identified recovered clothing. Witnesses placed Nixon at a saloon offering the coat for 50, with Williams and McHugh present during the transaction. Deputy County Attorney Alley questioned the witness about prior statements, noting confusion and meetings at the county jail and police officers present at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Willams
James McHugh
Joseph Deyotte
Wyoming
Park Realm
Nixon
Williams
McHugh
Alley
Witnesses Describe Thefts And Encounters In Room Scene
Detective Murphy testified Hugh De re claimed money was unpaid to Wildame. Eugene Cobb said Nixon and a man fitting McHugh’s description entered his room at night offering a sealskin coat, which Cobb declined, and they left it there. Nixon refused to testify, saying he would in the upper court. McHugh denied knowing Nixon and said he did not visit Couch's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tective Murphy
Hugh Dere
Eugene Cobb
Nixon
McHugh
Moo Couch
Vaudeville Actress Slashes Suitor On Broadway
Agatha De Shonts a Montana music hall performer confronted Harry Frisby on East Broadway after learning of a traducing report. She struck him once with a rawhide, fainted, was arrested for disturbance, and fined ten dollars. Witnesses say Frisby retaliated before escaping into a brewery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha de Shonts
Montana Music Hall
East Broadway
Harry Frisby
Young &Ambler
Frisby
McDonald
Misa de Shantz
Anita
California
Kehoe tells story of the Gannon shooting
An inquest into the Wednesday shooting death of Michael Gannon heard Kehoe recount his version of events. John Kehoe testified matching prior Inter Mountain reports while City Attorney J M Lamb and Chief Deputy County Attorney Cornelius Kelly weighed the case. Nathan Netsner testified Gannon bought a revolver from him at Palkovich's pawnshop shortly before the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gannon
John Kehoe
Kehoe
Gannon
J. M. Lamb
Cornelius Kelly
Inter Mountain
Nathan Netsner
Palkovich
Wibout
Walkerville Council Considers April City Election and Salaries
Walkerville city council met to set the election for April with a mayor, treasurer, city magistrate and one alderman per ward. Registration opens March 18 to 23. A claim for $100 damages from Willis over a damaged household item due to a culvert was tabled. Salary talks for police magistrate and treasurer discussed. no action. Alderman Invernezzi led a $51 sidewalk bill for Lexington property. council ruled the city must pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville
A. W. Bucase
Willis
Invernessi
Invernezzi Alea
Lexington
Mary Vrooman v George Vrooman Divorce Suit
In district court Mary Vrooman sues George Vrooman for divorce alleging they married July 20 1898 in this city. She says he has neglected to provide basic necessities despite earning $3.50 daily, spends it on gambling, and seeks alimony of 50 per month during the suit plus costs and $100 for the proceedings. She asks to proceed without cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vrooman
George Vrooman
Heinze contact with Amalgamated over Montana copper bid
Report from Butte states Arthur P Heinze in Lutte hail received a direct bid of 16 million dollars from Amalgamated Copper for Montana Ore Purchasing Company holdings. Heinze, secretary of the company, would not comment. Correspondence over months suggests attempts to gain control of Heinze properties as copper market and dividends strengthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Arthur P. Heinze
Lutte Hail
Amalgamated Copper Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Heinze
Idi la Kiown
Heinzes
Montana
Rhoades ruled not a deputy constable in Silver Bow case
Judge Clancy today ruled that Rhoades is not entitled to act as deputy constable in the Volker versus Twitchell and Rhoades matter in Silver Bow county. The case concerns the constable position. Volker says he was elected constable in Butte and allied with Constable Harrington but Justice Nichols refused him business and ordered him out of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Josep Volker
Benjamin Twitchell
C. C. Rhdades
Silver Bow
Rhoades
Mwitchell
German Township
Merning
Volker
Copper mining shares show continued weakness in market
The copper mining share market again trends weaker with Boston & Montana, once popular, notably underperforming. Closing quotations include Amalgamated shares as part of the day’s movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana
Parrot Mining Sues Heinz Over Ore Vein Claim
Parrot Mining, now part of Amalgamated, sues F A Helnat and Montane Ore Pure phasing to stop work on a vein allegedly apexing within Livite Mina ground. Judge Lindsay issued an order to show cause why a preliminary injunction should not be granted, returnable March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrot Mining Company
Amalgamated Company
F. A. Helnat
Lindsay
Court Notes Show March 9 Deadline in Bhafer Case
Indictments and motions fill today’s docket in a Montana court. The state versus Joseph Bhafer, a condemned murderer, grants his attorney until March 9 to file a bill of exceptions before his execution set for that date. Other actions include a reserve ruling in Butte Consolidated Mining versus Lows Frank and others, a continued hearing on the Boyd information, and an administration petition for Dominico Massa’s estate. Additional notes mention Montam Ore Purchasing versus Boston & Montana, a March deadline for a new trial motion, a Norfolk vein reference, a William Thompson suit against Robert Edgren dismissed for lack of prosecution, and an arrest of Charles O’Conner in a bogus rant case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bhafer
John Hawkine
Department No. 2
Bhafer
John Boyd
Maney
Montam Ore Purchasing Company
Boston & Montana Company
Powder Company Incorportate In California
The Giant Powder company of California files articles of incorporation in this county. Capital stock is 5 million dollars with 7 thousand dollars subscribed. Incorporators include Albert Dibble James B. Stetson Henry Epstein L P Drexler Bond Gustave Buiru and others from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powder Company Incorporate
Powder Company of
California
Albert Dibble
M. Root
James B. Stetson
Henry Epstein
L. P. Drexler
Bond
Gustave Buiru
Reek Granted Bond After Custody Release
Reek was released from custody on bond of 2000 through Judge Clancy at 4 30 today. Bond signed by M Myer and Thomas Stephens, Albert ER Reek is described as the alleged never.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
M. Myer
Thomas Stephens
Albert ER. Reek
Nev Er
Divorce Granted in Koala v Lywig Kuso Suit
Judge Jate Clancy heard the proofs today in the Myoree divorce action of Carrie Koala ve Lywig Kuso and granted the plaintiff a exertion and own support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jate
Clancy
Carrie Koala Ve. Lywig Kuso
Plea deadline set in damage suit. case moved to federal court
A $15,000 damage suit filed by David Sidenbinder against Oregon Short Line Rail Way was transferred to the U United States court by Judge Clancy. The defendants bond of $1,000 was approved. Attorney Willis of Dillon represented the defendant. Philip Sanchagrin pled not guilty to perjury in Justice Nichols court and awaits a preliminary hearing March 5. In Villard vs Villard, proofs hearing set for Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sidenbinder
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
United States
Clancy
Willis of Dillon
Philip Sanchagrin
Nichols
Laura Villard
Frank Villard
Prominent Mining Men and Workers Visit Butte
A flotilla of notable visitors gathers in Butte including W C McKaskie a Pony mining figure W E Moore a Philipsburg businessman and Mrs D T Haskett who just arrived after four months in Chicago M M Potter of the Chicago Minneapolis St Paul railroad with wife Henry Blakeley district NP freight agent ex alderman Geo H Pratt Helena resident C E Dickenson St Paul capitalist B R Sherman Meagher placer operator en route to Cape Nome Dr P S Mussigbrod and Dr Borguis Garnet with Mussigbrod operating the Red Cloud mine Ware B Gay Montana Coal & Coke chief traveling to Richmond Va J C Adams mining expert examining copper properties near Helmville Ollie C Newton Horr Coal and Coke mines says coking plant will double in size Geo H Kirk named general traveling agent of S St P M O road with Omaha HQ Mrs Mila Knowles Hinckell Helens notes republican party gains from Democratic splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McKaskie
W. E. Moore
Philipsburg
Butte
D. T. Haskett
Chicago
M. M. Potter
Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul Railroad
Mr. Potter
Henry Blakeley
St. Paul
Robert Rantoul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Geo. H. Pratt
Helena
C. E. Dickenson
Dickenson
Buttte Ie
B. R. Sherman
Meagher County
Cape Nome
Mussigbrod
Borguis
Garnet
Red Cloud
Ware B. Gay
Miomtana Coal & Coke Company
Hart
J. C. Adams
Helmville
Ollie C. Newton
Horr
Newton
Geo. H. Kirk
Tohn M. Kirk
Local notices and business briefs from Butte Montana archive
Fisher and Tailor listings mix with dental, piano, and real estate ads. Various names and firms appear including Dr Reed, Orton Bros pianos, Montana Music Co, Evans Book Store, Fair Drug, World Almanac at P.O. News Stand, Wade moving to North Main, OBN Real Estate, Park Street suppliers, and local notices on rentals, sales, and services. A Beav erhead county note mentions John Dodge. MacDonald Lynch move. Barney Dougherty arrest. multiple wine offers. and several small sale ads for homes and furnished rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
P.O
M. Wade
North Main
Battle Creek
Anaconda
McQueeney
Montana
C. HH. Churchill
West Granite
British Driven Bagk at Tugela Falls Back in Natal
British forces crossed the Tugela near Natal with cannon and over sixty wagons, attacking Ermelo and middle burgher commandos but retreating under Mauser fire. Renewed British effort failed again, with heavy losses and ambulances at work. Ladysmith reported light outpost firing earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beer Head Laager
Natal
Tugela
Manos
Ladysmith
Women of Woolcraft reception in Butte circles
This afternoon 4 reception was tendered Mrs. P. P. Pardelltan of Helenay Brand manager of the Women of Wanl craft of the Pacific jurisdiction by the ladies of Butte Hemlock and Silver Bow Circles. It was held at Pidellly hall. After a day's busy toll nothing brings Vetter beer than a bottle of Muntzer's Superb beer noted for its excellence and strengthening properties. Call up Butte Brewery bottling department. Phone 252 a Dr. D. Eb Rainville physician and surgeon room 5 Beaver block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Pardelltan
Helenay Brand
Wanlcraft
Pacific
Butte
Hemlock
Pidellly Hall
Vetter
Muntzer
Butte Brewery
Jolly Juniors Charm at Washington's Birthday Party
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY chaperones hosted the Jolly Juniors at Mrs Godfrey's hall on Friday with a Washington's birthday celebration. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon at Mortis' Ice Cream Parlors and the West Side Shakespeare club discussed King Henry VI with Mrs Lindsay. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Chas Jackman on Coppen Street. Mrs Charles Schatalein and the Mixges Strayburger honored Mrs Gaylord Saturday afternoon with assistance from several local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Junors
Henry VI
West Side Shakespeare Club
Lindsay
Charles Schatalein
Mixges Strayburger
Gaylord
Stramsberger
A. J. Davis
John Davis
Gallogly
Virginia Patten
Hattle Crowe
Three Through Trains Daily Via Salt Lake and Denver
Rio Grande Western announces three daily through passenger trains to the east effective February 25. Through Pullman Palace sleepers dining cars and free reclining chair cars. Montana passengers require one change to Missouri River points and connections to Chicago and St. Louis and beyond. Buy tickets via this line for scenic eastern travel with rates and maps available. W. C. McBride, General Agent, 47 East Broadway, Butte. Also furnished rooms and board at 544 West Broadway and 107 West Quartz. In re M. E. Hersam bankruptcy notice hearing March 16 at 10 am in Butte before Judge Hiram Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Western Railway
Great Salt Lake
Chicago
Montana
Missouri River
St. Louis
New York
America
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Black Canyon
Royal Gorge
Manitou
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Borings
Denver
W.C. McBride
East Broadway
Butte
West Broadway
Germain
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Timothy Hay
Coof
B. Park St
North Main Street
Fifth Avenue M. &J
AnKels M
Rincesa
N. Main St
F. Courtney
Walkerville Council
Amaleamated
Parrot Sues Heinz
Butte Consolidated Mining Company
Lows Frank
Jude Clancy
Antonio Roletto
District Court
Dominico Massa
Mary
William Thompson
Robert Edgren
Tuddie Clancy
Charles O'Conner
Bage
Albert D
Reek
Ran
Park
Sherman's
GOND
Fast Side
H. Churchill
Wear
Crystal
Park Street
W. Granite
POR Bala—Vuegantiy Furnish
Pol Toteing House
Women OF Woolcraft
D. EB
Rainville
Beaver Block
Additional Society
District Court of the United States
District of Montana
M. E. Hersam
A. D
M. BE. Hersam
Mogtaca
Hiram Knowles
George W. Sproule
T. B. Stephens
Dimitry Clete
Treasury
Denver Rock Island [Mining CO
St. Regis
Missoula County
Monena
Helena Frisco
Tiger
Poorman
Lynan A, Sisley , CO
E. Broadway
Butte, Mootans
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