Early Closing Movement Names Listing Merchants Signatories
A broad roster shows merchants called to join the Six Oclock Closing Movement. Firms include Symons Dry Goods, Montana Hardware Co, Kennedy Furniture, Lander Furniture, Hubb Clothing, Butte Mercantile, Montana Cash Grocery, Falnia Royal Co, Oriental Tea, McRae & Strassburger Harneas, Tripp & Dragstedt, Smith Grocery, Campans Bros, Bennett Brom Co, and many others across Butte and Walkerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symons Dry Goods
Hrowofeld-Canty Serpent Company
Good Luck Shoe & Clothing Co
Gane & Klein
M. J. ‘Bonnet Youlden Grocery Co
H. Catkine
Montana Musi Co
B. J. Chartes
Fred Gamer Shoe Co
T. W. Hogde
P. 8
Harrington, Nash & Co
Kennedy Furniture Company Lander Furniture & Carpet Co
the Hubb Clothing Co
A. Booth Fon Butte Mercantile Co
Lutey Bros
Lewis Co
Gordon-Lewis Co. Inc
Caprice Ge
Thos
F. Courtney
Montana Hardware Co
Ae Bros
Smith & Mathingly
J. W. Gilligan
Case, Gravelle & Ervin Company
Butte Exchange Eee Co
P. J. Brophy
Bavin
the Falnia Royal Co
Keo Sablotaky Tippett & Co
J. L. Carroll ‘Ne
Affidavit in Snohomish Tramway Case Alleges Mine Theft
An affidavit by C S Batterman in the F Aug Heinze estate suit accuses co tenants of secretly diverting ores from the Snohomish and Tramway mines and charging the receiver excessive fees. It asserts hundreds of tons of ore were taken and calls for receiver control to curb losses and fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Aug
Heinze
James Larkin
Clara Larkin
Butter& Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Olin
F. Aug. Heinze
Arthur P. Heinze
Batterman
Snohomish
Rarus
Berkeley
Butte & Boston
Mountain View
Boston & Montana
F. A
A. P. Heinge
Helating Works
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Bald
Inventor Gilbert H Rew Arrested for Insanity in Sheridan
Gilbert H Rew an inventor formerly in Sheridan Montana was arrested this morning by Oliver Charles Ray on insanity charges. His mild mental illness and recent moves to Warm Springs are noted as likely to restore him with rest. Rew recently toured with patent plans for a household ventilation scheme and claimed a potential million dollar year. He spoke to the Gans Klein store manager and was jailed after alarming the staff. He offered to resign as state agent and claimed vast profits while detained. His family in Madison County is dependent on him and telegraph notified relatives. Rew was moved to the county jail later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert H.rew
Sheridan
Montana
Oliver Charles Ray
Gilbert
Board of Education
Gans & Klein
North Main Street
Lovell
State of Washington
Tom Boyle
Wyoming
Rew
Madison County
A Contented Woman at the Grand in Hoyt's Denver tale
Belle Archer opened at the Grand in Hoyt's A Contented Woman set in Denver. The play explores women's rights and marital affection with Archer delivering a bright, amusing performance and a strong supporting company challenging recent troupe shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Archer
the Grand
Hoyt
Miss Archer
Denver
McFarland
Grand
Beckman Soldier Dies in Philippines Honored at Funeral
Veterans of two wars gather for Private A. J. Beckman of Company F Montana volunteers funeral at the Armory and cemetery. Guard of honor escorts the casket from Richards' to the Armory. Clergy, band, and fraternal mourners, three rifle volleys and taps close the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beckman
Montana Volunteers
Battle of la Loma Church
Philippines
Guard of Honor
Thomas Bordeaux
Richards
Albritton
Iria
Silver Bow Glee Club
Boston
Hermann
Ricksick
Teutonia Lodge
Sona of Hermann
Illness of Frank Corbett Delays Mining Case
Attorney Frank J. Corbett, counsel for Colusa-Parrot and Anaconda Mining, is in poor health due to overwork. A New York specialist urges immediate rest including a trip overseas. The U S court proceeding in the Colusa-Parrot case may be continued this term because of his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colusa-Parrot Company
Anaconda Mining Company
United States
Frank J. Corbett
Colusa-Parrat Company
New York
Frank B. Corbett
Fiske
Dudge Knowles
Corbett
Helena
Washington
Senate
Clark
Carlsbad
Europe
Sherman Cafe Company organizes with new officers
Directors and stockholders meet to form the Sherman Cafe Company. Elected president John T. O Brien, vice president James T. Browning, secretary Edmund A. High, treasurer Charles E. Cargill. Old company assets transferred and organization completed. Also thanks from Mr and Mrs Abraham Harris to supporters and the Boston and Montana band at Henry Jeffery’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Cafe Company
John T. O Brien
James T. Browning
Edmund A. High
Charivn E. Cargill
John A. O'Brien
James T. Brownin
Edmund High and
Charles E. Cargill
Abraham Harris
Boston & Montana
Henry Jeffery
Card of Thanks Honors and burial fund donors named
A card of thanks honors the Hon Rev Albritton and Bentley man for support. It also thanks donors to the burial fund for late Comrade D H 8 and lists attendees from Lincoln Post G AR Meagher Guards Silver Bow Glen elrth Lawian Post No 1 and other Spanish American War veterans including Gus T Nickel. Commitee members John H Olaon and J. Olson are noted at 126 West Granite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albritton
Bentley
J. A. Beekman
Wharton
Gived Railway
D. H
Butte
Anavanda
Lincoln Post G. AR
Meagher Guards
Silver Bow
Glen Elrth
Lawian
Gus. T. Nickel
Gottlieb
Gus. Shudoma
John Straseei
Ca. F
Question of Ownership Divides $1,930 Bank Funds
The First National Bank seeks to distribute $1,930 from the Brays and Hidwin heirs, Edwin F Lucy Bray and John Bray dispute ownership. The case, heard before Judge Clarey, ends without agreement as jurors begin testimony and straws are discussed as a tiebreaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Hibernia Bank of
San Francisco
Brays
Hidwin F
John B
Lucy Bray
Edwin F
Lucy
Datance
Clarey
Edwin
Joanson
John TE. Bray
Wines & Wins
O. M. Hall
Peter Breen
Waa
Winis Senior
Wines
John H
Bray
Diamizs
Mr. Wines
John
Death of J L Roddick in County Jail Under Alcoholism
J L Roddick, a Canadian-born former Helena police deputy, died in the county jail around midnight after a period of heavy drinking. He had been arrested on vagrancy and was found lifeless in his bunk despite jailer efforts and a last bracer. The coroner’s inquest was ordered. Roddick, about 49, left no known family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Roddick
Roddick
James Ledgean
Police Department
John Jones
Mod+ dick
Jabler Walsh
McAuley
Ao Bon
Butte
Nodick
BE. H. Sherman
Watwill
Canada
Montana
Helena
Thomas Lynde
United States
McKinley
Myddick
Roddivic
Man's Drink Weakness Aides Downfall in Silver City
A man from Helena, having spent about four weeks in Butte, is described as succumbing to his weakness for alcohol, which purportedly led to his downfall during his stay in the mining city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Helena
Copper Shares Tarnish as Butte Speculators Face Fate
Copper mining stocks slipped amid renewed selling pressures in Butte markets. Traders reported prices near support levels as Al Amati led the list with notable quotations and mixed gains across other copper shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
al Amati
Court actions in local docket include suits for recovery and alimony
Court notes cover Dr. Thomas J. Murray and Joseph Mather suit for $838 and costs for medical services. Mary Vrooman seeks $50 monthly alimony, $50 attorney fees, and $25 incidental expenses in divorce action. Charles W. Carton estate administrator authorized to sell land and a half interest in Harvard addition lots. Charles H. Nickel suit against Jacob Graf dismissed. Felx Bellinger vs Butte & Boston case awaiting judgment on pleadings. Becker vs Horst trial set. Butter Water Co vs J I St One sale vacated. Lockwood vs Wiseman stricken. James George Harker granted citizenship. Minnie Solgicki citizenship denied for improper verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Murray
Joseph Mather
Mather
Mary Vrooman
George Vrooman
Charles W. Carton
Lindsay
F. H. Cooney
Harvard Addition
Charles H. Nickel
Jacob Graf
Clancy
Felx Bellinger
Butte & Boston Company
DeWitt
Butter Water Company
Claney
Lockwood
Local Notices and Miscellany from Butte Briefs
The column lists local names and addresses including Fisher Tabor 119 S Main, Dr Reod dentist 15 North Main, Blanes and organs 219 N, and Evans' Hook store 3. It notes remains of J T Ruddick at Sherman’s undertaking parlors and a mix of ads from Montana reports to grocery and wine sellers. A funeral for Mrs Margaret Strowbridge is set for 2 p.m. at 726 North Montana with Mt Moriah burial. Justice Nichols issues warrant authorizing search of Emma Gilbert’s room for a gold watch valued at 25. A surprise 11th anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Corey is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
M. Wade
North Main
Joan
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company
Park Street
Butte Stove Repair Company
Mra
Margaret Strowbridge
Charles Slrowbridge
Montana Street
Mt. Moriah
Montana Liquor Company
E “Justice Nichols
Charles Ray
Police Department
Eimima Gilbert
South
Mma
F. Alexander
BC. Corey
West Quartz Street
Gordon Burglary Charge Dismissed by Judge
The district court dismissed the burglary charge against Michael Gordon after a preliminary hearing and county attorney urged dismissal, saying evidence would not sustain a conviction. The accusation involved taking brass and copper from the Washoe shaft house, with watchman William Lewis arresting Gordon during the act. Gordon claimed he purchased the scrap pile and had witnesses corroborating a prior sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gordon
District Court
Clary
Gordon
Washoe Shaft
William Lewis
Suttons Theater Delivers Lively Butte Stock Company Night
A crowded Suttons theater in Butte witnessed a strong stock company performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin with Lulu Sutton as Topsy and Ollie King as Eva. The presentation featured striking stage effects and several specialty acts, including Graceful RuDe by Gyrene and Nanki Poo Jr. Will Rising and Gillan Kemble offered clever sketches. The crowd filled matinee seating and stood for the show, marking it as the best in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Renditian
Lulu Sutton
Pean
Topsy
Ollie King
Eva
Gyrene
Butte
Will
Gillan Kemble
Nanki Poo, Jr
Raye Ruth
Fammnia
Dick Sutton
Buttes
Change of venue demanded in Daneen vs Northern Pacific
The defendant requests sending the case from the at court to the district court of Lewis and Clarke county for trial. The motion rests on A D Edgar opinions as Montana agent for the company, noting corporate organization in Wisconsin and Montana with principal business in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Daneen
Northern Pacific Railway
District Court of
Lewis and Clarke
A. D. Edgar
Montana
Win+ ronsin
Slate
Helena
St. Regis
Missoula County
Helena Frisco
Tiger
Same
Police Court Roundup Halts Minor Offenders
In police court, several minor offenders appeared before Judge Sullivan. Mor ria, a ranchman, pleaded guilty to causing a disturbance on East Park Street and was fined ten dollars. Arnold Sickler faced a theft-related charge with a penalty imposed, while Joe McCauley, John Anderson, A Rus sal and Charles Britton pleaded not guilty to vagrancy and await Friday trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidge Sullivan
Mor
Charles Britton
A Woman's Gratitude For Newbros Herpicide
A Montana woman writes from Butte praising Newbro's Herpicide after a month of use. She reports reduced dandruff and thinning hair reversed with new growth and thanks the company for the benefit received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Newbro
Butte
Newbro Drug Company
City
Newsbro
Newhro
M&s. C. B. Foster
Utah
Mant
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Fifth Avenue M. &J
Anicola M. &d
Rich Sayer
Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Heinzes
C. S. Batterman
Snohomish Tramway
Misa Archer
Remme
New York Clipper
Grand Opera House
Renta-Gantley Co
Inter Mountain
Doy
Beckman
Frank Corbett
John H. Olaon
Studir
West Granite
J. L. Roddick
Becker
Horst
A. KE. Jones
Mat Park
Hostetter
Suttons
Crogeny
Reynolds & McDoweell
East Broadway
West Side
Cleara
Tn * Realty Co
Minch Street
Treasury
Denver Rock Island Mining CO
Lynan A. Sisley & CO
E. Broadway
Butte, Montesa
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