Reward posted for information in John J. Daly murder case
A $10,000 reward is offered by a committee of Daly's fellow employees for information leading to the conviction of his murderers. The notice lists several named miners and associates across Montana. The reward was deposited with Hoge Brownlee & Co., Bankers in Butte on November 12, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Daly
Joseph Nevin
John Badly
Mountain Con
Games Brennan
Joan Laird
Green Mountain Mine
Joseph McGinnis
Eugene Kelly
Diamond Mine
Edward MecGuire
Butte, Mant
Hoge, Brownlee & Co
Bankers
Woman’s cash loan claim sparks Walkerville court clash
A civil suit before Justice Lewis in Walkerville centers on Frank and Maud Ulmer accusing Cesig of loaning 275 dollars and stealing a pistol. Maud testified she gave Cesig 150 dollars without security while her husband’s funds supported the rest. Cesig denies all, says no money was received, and a possible criminal case may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Cesig
Maud
Frank
Marsh
Walkerville
Ceaig
Ulmer
Coss
Lefendant
Miner Frank Rooney Arrested on Support Charge in Butte
Frank Rooney, a Butte miner, was arrested on a warrant sworn by his wife Kate Thooney alleging failure to provide necessities for his children. Rooney, jailed this morning, claimed hardship from recent job loss and mounting bills, with ongoing family tensions and potential court hearing next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rooney
Kate Thooney
Hooney
Rooney
Butte
Ieean
D. J. Hennessy
Ansconda
Residents Seek Abandoned Bridge and New Road Nearby
In Missoula district residents petition to abandon a bridge over Missoula gulch north of Centennial brewery due to unsafe conditions and favor a new road a short distance east. A second petition from foothill residents requests a new road across land owned by FL St. Onge and the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial Brewery
Missoula Gulch
FL. St. Onge
Murray Dyn g dies after stabbing during town fracas
Late reports from St James hospital say Eddie Murray, stabbed by James Neary in a Sunday night fracas at a house south of town, was dying from wounds. Chief Stivers visited to take a deposition, but Murray claimed he was not in danger and the attempt was abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Hospital
Eatty Murray
James Neary
Stivers
Livley Arabians in Noon Brawl at Gatena Street
A lively mid day brawl on East Gatena street drew Officer Foley to the jailers office where Arabians Moris and A George fought over a knife. Moris tried to stab his opponent while George blocked, injuring Foley who barely escaped. They were booked for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
East Gatena Street
Foris
A. George
George
Moris
Peris
Legislative notes list Montana committee chairs and bills
Helena January 4 Lieutenant Governor Spriggs Tannou convened all committees this afternoon. Chairs include Education Meyers Engrossed bills Ma hon Enrolled bills Cullen Military affairs Hannah Mines Courtney Public buildings Riddell Elections and privilege Teres Chirk Labor and capital Hannah Stocks rowing McKay Immigration Phillip Apportionment Eggleston Rules Norris Public lands Stanton Jauttculthite Anderson Mileage Hobson Corporations Campbell Federal relations Warner Finance and claims Hoffman Judicia Norris Counties and Lowns Connolly Public morals Worden Printing White side Roads Bowler Libraries Tierney Irrigation GruwWell Fish and wine Mitchell Natives of bills were listed, then adjournment until tomorrow. By Connolly to regulate assignment of wages, By Whiteside to amend insurance laws, By Meyers regulating road laws and creating the Twelfth Judicial District for Granite and Ravalli counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titer
Helena
Spriggs Tannou
Meyers
Mahon
Cullen
Hannah
Courtney
Riddell
Jauttculthite
Anderson
Hobson
Municipal
Campbell
Warner Finance and Claims
Hoffman
Judicia Norris
Lowns
Connolly
Worden
Whiteside
Bowler
Tierney
GruwWell
Mitchell
Twelfth Judicial District
Granite and
Ravalli
Lynndale Hall Dance Night With Langlois Band
At Lynndale Hall Chas Langlois leads a weekly dance in Bigsleigh with a band wagon at 7 dollars and a stage show at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Admission two dollars for the dance, free supper and dancing every Sunday under Langlois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynndale Hall
Chas
Langlois
Notice of Auction and Settlement for D J Charles
Having sold stock of wines liquors and cigars and leased premises to Peter Peterson and John F Charles no further credit is given all parties indebted to me are asked to call and settle at my place D J Charles thanks patrons for past support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Peterson
John F. Charles
Nouive
Tam
D. J. Charles
Far West Journey Notes on Indian Settlements and Copper
The fragment recalls hardships near the first settlement, Stokes and a companion dying after days of travel, and a trek to an Indian settlement where copper and gold deposits were known. It mentions travel within two hundred miles, an exhausted tramp, and Indians with copper affinity but little gold value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Heales
Indiana
Goll
Where Wild Fowl Gather in Minnesota Lakes
Central northern Minnesota lakes are noted as major wild fowl resorts during hunting season with high duck and goose concentrations. Hunters use old fashioned muzzle loading guns, presenting unsporting and regal methods. Game wardens struggle to supervise in certain areas, while description notes yellow young goose markings and fat, fresh kill characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minesota
Bar silver and piano tuner notices in city roundup
A brief city news in brief item lists Bar silver and b8tte, J G Bates piano tuner at Montana Music Co, Dr Ignatius Donnelly at Owsley Block, and assorted local services. It notes new office moves, a gown exhibit at Batle Hotel, sewing machine ads, fire stove repairs, and holiday product e agy, plus a reward notice and a political commentary on temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Silver
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
Ignatius Donnelly
Owsley Block
Grantley
Montana
Butte Feed and Fuel Co
Wyoming
H. Hanson
Silver Bow
John W. Cotter
Hennessy
Misses McGuhn
Batle Hotel
East Park Street
Sharmian
Park
Butte
Tutte Stove Repair Co
B. Park
District Court summons in Montana case Mantani county
The Second Judicial District in Mantani Montana issues a court summons in the Drowateky v Witeky case. The defendant Rudolph Witeky must answer the complaint served with the summons within twenty days after service or face default judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Second Judicial District
Mantani
Silver Town
Mn Drowateky
Plaiatitt
Rudolph Witeky
Montana
Copper Market Strength Arises In Foreign and English Trade
The Copper Market shows new strength abroad with depleted inventories and rising demand. Domestic consumption remains robust, shipments thin, and prices advance for electrolytic ingots, wirebars, and cathodes while English prices climb from £50 5s to £57 10s spot. Exports from New York reach 1,754 long tons with Norfolk adding 150 tons and imports at New York totaling 312 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
New York
Norfolk
County Eyes Two Roadway Petitions From Commissioners
County commissioners received two petitions today seeking approval for new roadways. The documents request construction and right of way actions to extend or establish public routes within the jurisdiction, signaling potential future projects.
A Miners Tale of Wealth in Alaska Gold
William Rogers recounts a perilous Alaska quest by four miners from the Black Hills. After years of hardship crossing Seattle Spokane and treks through rivers and mountains, only Rogers returns with hints of gold and a tale of lost comrades. He notes copper and silver sightings but fears for civilization and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Northerwest
William Rogers
Black Hills
South Dakota
Alasisa
Rogers
Louis Cavananeh
Arty Stokes
John Campbell
Kleamer
Neous
Seattle
Spokane
Washley
Wivins
Mamtes
Panay River
Menaee
Advan
Campbell
Mayeb
Alanet
Personal notices from Helena visitors and local ties
Sol Pognanekl arrives from Helena for a day in Watch of Republic Camp Washington. A Molath pert and H W Pair mingle with Helen lawmakers. Tr A C Leggat returns from St Louis after halting days. W S Cublan heads to St Paul Minneapolis and Madison for three weeks with relatives. Ceska, longtime Mod Connell Co. store heat taller, leaves for San Francisco to start a new home. ALS Alderson of Me nan Milling Co. in city for a few days to introduce Salt Late milling product to Butte merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Pognanekl
Helena
Republic Camp
Wash
A. Molath Pert
H.W
Helen
John B. Claybere
Holter
Molter
A. Co Leggat
Yeaterslay
St. Lows
Halle
Cublan
Wobban Loan & Realty Cha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Madison
Wis
Dne Ceska
Mod
Connell Co
San Francisco
ALS
Alderson
Menan Milling Co
Menan
Idaho
Butte
French Tansy Tablets Offer Pain Relief For Menses
A. Augen dre of Paris claims French Tansy Tablets relieve and cure painful and irregular menses by removing obstructions. The Newbro Drug Co. of Butte Montana acts as sole agent, price two dollars per box, mailed securely sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Suit Seeks Divorce on Ground of Extreme Cruelty
The complaint alleges the plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage from the defendant on grounds of extreme cruelty. It states that on March 5, 1898, and repeatedly, the defendant published false charges about the plaintiff’s chastity. The court is notified to enter judgment by default if the defendant fails to appear and answer. Witnessed by Clinton C. Clark, clerk, and J. Thompson Campbell, attorney for plaintiff, dated December 16, 1868.
Alias Summons In Montana Court Over Promissory Note
The Second Judicial District of Montana Silver Bow County issues an alias summons to Montana Smelting & Mining Co. and five individual defendants over a promissory note dated October 19, 1897. Plaintiffs seek foreclosure on 24,084 shares of stock and mining leases on the Longfellow, Cooper, Buckeye, Lighthouse, and Calcite claims in Madison county, plus $500 attorney fees and costs. The action demands default judgment if defendants fail to answer. The clerk of court is Clinton G. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Smelting & Mining Company
State of
Montana
Long
Markets Overview for Wheat and Corn Deliveries
Wheat May delivery and Corn May delivery are the highlighted futures today. Traders monitor supply, demand, and planting conditions impacting prices and futures curves.
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Wm. Tarr
White Front Grocery
N. Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Hong Kong
W. Park St
Hum Fay
Prop
Mgr
Jordan & Whitney
Hjee
S. Montana Street
Tel
Butte, Mont
Huie Pock Ng
Matin St
E. C. Davey
Vain ST. Tel
Nana Anan Samy
Mr. Cosig
Murray Dyng
Lynndale
City News
Aitcher
South Main Street
G. L. Hagenburger
Ica
Loestie Fosgate
West Broadway
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Morriss
W. Park
Morris
Inter Mountain Office
Menta
Tommey
Mr. Bunting
Wikins
Jayanti
Swayback
Knooper
Puck
Natuve
Clinton C. Clark
J. E Moran
J. Thompson Campbell
I Plotntitr
Alias Summons
Clinton GC. Clark
Ry TE. Boath
William J. Parrot
Atornney
Montanagrain AN
Telyphone HI
Aerio Sugar Teast
Amehcan Tabaccn Trust
Teople
Waa Trust
Pronz
Manluttan
Ae Areca Western Union Telegespm Company
New York Central
Bnciples
Hs Abiace
Chicago & Norduvesters Alway
Tiiton Maelfhallway
Tinton Sapille
Northern
Caetie
Northern Pack
Chicago
DR. Sanden
Banden
Logan
Warren Ave
Sanden Electric CO
Ofice
N. Main St. Butte, Mont
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