Persinger murder trial features witness refusal to testify
Night session heard extensive testimony in the Persinger murder case. Oliver Benson, an associate, refused to testify despite being sworn, with counsel arguing potential self-incrimination. Other witnesses described crime scenes, wagon tracks, and the Posse’s search, including imports from Washington and Helena details and a key watch sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persinger
Oliver Benson
Benson
Clinton Dotson
Walsh & James
Trippet
Chapman
Gallatin County
Bozeman
Geo. Kessinger
Washington
Blackfoot City
Helena
Cullinane
Washington Gulch
Glover
Dotson
Tom Mullen
Kessinger
Jacob A. Yund
Cuilinane
Yund
Dump Moore
Eyewitness Testimony In Western Outlaw Case
Pearson testified about Meadow Creek location five to six miles south of Bald Butte at about 4 p m last August St. observed a wagon and outfit stationary Persinger standing beside it Benson lay under the wagon. Persinger wore overalls a light shirt a light coat and a large white hat with a week or ten days growth of beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Glover
Avon
Morgan
Wineseas
Pearson
Iowa
Meadow Creek
Bald Butte
Persinger
Benson
Iui
Debate At Naconda Catholic Club Says Marriage Best
About 150 ladies attended the regular ladies day at the Naconda Catholic club rooms. A debate on whether it is better for a man to remain single concluded with the almost unanimous vote in favor of married life. Speakers included Rev. C. G. Folller and Joseph McCaffery Jr with supporters listed among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naconda Catholic Club
District Court
Princpal
C. G. Foller
Joseph McCaffery
McCaffery
Father Follett
D. H. Morgan
Mr. McCaffery
T. F. Murphy
Vincent McMullen
James P. Foley
T. J. Fleming
Mary A
Leonard to Move Barber Shop to Helmville
M C Leonard one of Anaconda’s early settlers, owner of property and a barber shop at 213 East Park avenue, will close his Anaconda shop and relocate to Helmville to open a saloon and barber shop about February 1. He says Helmville is the county’s best business prospect and a rich agricultural valley near mining camps and lumber supply points. Mrs Leonard and children will stay in Anaconda until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Leonard
Anaconda
East Park Avenue
Helmville
Great Big Blackfoot Lumber Company
Montana
Broken leg at Main and Commercial avenue
Don Dineen slipped on the Main street sidewalk near the M. and M. saloon and fractured a leg below the knee. Night Chief Frank O’Brien helped him to St Ann’s hospital where the fracture was reduced. Dineen, an Anaconda resident, has a prior injury and a recent jail term for theft involving a wagon and garden produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Dineen
Main Street
Frank O'Brien
Main
Commercial Avenue
St. Ann's Hospital
Dineen
Anaconda
Stoncherd
Pat Duane
Rebekahs Install Officers In Deborah Lodge Event
Officers of the Deborah Rebekah Lodge 1.0 O F were installed last night with N G Mrs Currier V G Mrs Callahan recording secretary Miss L Morgan financial secretary Miss L Pendleton treasurer J Hauswirth R G Mrs Sophia Mahan L Jennie Hill R S V Ge Mnington L S V Mrs Dahlberg chaplain Mrs McLean After installation members and friends hosted a reception whist prizes awarded Miss Bruckner and Mr White won the first prize booby prizes to Mr Joeft and Mrs Dennis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Rebekah Lodge
O. F
N.G
Currier
V. G
Callahan
L. Morgan
L. Pendle
Ton
J. Hauswirth
R. G
Sophia Mahan
L. Jennie Hill
V. Ge
M.nington
Mra Dahlberg
Baker's Condition Improves Slightly as Family Rushed
L. J. Baker of 704 Locust street is reported as critically ill with gastric fever but shows a small morning improvement. Relatives in St. Louis have been summoned to his bedside. Also noted is the continued illness of Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Spelman’s young son at their Montana hotel rooms, with many friends watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Baker
Locust Street
St. Louis
F. J. Spelman
Montana
Friends of the
Fames
Local Saloon Move and Evening Notices
Daly's saloon moved from the bank to a door location while the Saratoga restaurant at 116 Mal street opened. Mrs J G Horn visits Butte friends then returns home. A Turkish electric bath at East Park is advertised with popular prices. A Travelor bicycle raffle was won with ticket 2%. Dr Lesser departed for Caldwell Idaho after telegram about a brother's serious injury. Cravens sells plumbing interests to Desell and Hasley but won't close out stockroom yet. Degree of Honor card party postponed to tomorrow night at Friendship hall. Miss Julia Turner hosted friends at 120 Locust street with whist music and lunch. Passion play of Oberammergau to be shown at St Pauls church tonight and tomorrow at 8:30 with matinee tomorrow 4:30 for children. tickets 50 cents, 10 cents for children. Dewey hall concert Wednesday praised Banks, Crawfor soprano, Ross violin, Johnston Chooms performs. Artists praised as a pride of their race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batha
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Cardinal Gibbons
Dewey Hall
C. L. Banks
Pilgrim
Tannahauser
Witty Household Tales Timely Banter
A fragment recalls lively evening entertainment with refreshments music and conversation. Mrs Wigwam is depicted as keeping strong control over her husband amid playful exchanges and teasing. The excerpt hints at a humorous dynamic centered on old letters and potential scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil
A Friend in Deed Riddle in a Corner Fire Question
A cryptic exchange imagines a friend in need as a man around the corner who yells fire when a fellow cannot think of an excuse to go out after another. The fragment hints at social bromides and urban slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ano
Train schedule notices for Butte and connections
Passenger and through trains listed for Butte, Anaconda, and Helena with departures at 1:06 pm, 4:45 pm, 7:20 pm, and 10:40 am. Includes routes to Portland, western points, and connections via Great Northern, Oregon Short Line, and Northern Pacific railways. Steamship tickets to Europe also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traion A. & P. Ae
Butte
Union
Anaconda
Northborn
Baitcrest
Falla
Helena
Northern Pacific
Notice of Patent Application in Helena Land Office
Public notice announces patent application 4,967 by Kobrs, Montana address, for 1189 feet by 224 and 953 feet parcel in Beption 1 T 8 N R 3 W, with associated surveys and conflicts. It lists dates and locations of postings, official actions, and adjacent claims by Frank Snoviin and Michael Carroll, with first publication November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calted Fister Land Office
Helens
Lomtans
Yeas Fe Kobrs
Montana
Bew
Calea
Frank Snoviin
Michael Carroll
Musical success at Dillon Normal building program
Dillon January 24 Musical directed by Prof Passmore drew the largest audience ever at the Normal building with listeners overflowing into adjoining rooms. The program featured numerous solo and ensemble numbers by Miss Peterson, Miss Graeter, Mr Pasmore, and the Chorus Club under E J Pasmore. A later report notes a street fight near Mrs Fitzharris’ lodging house resulting in Reuben Hammond’s injury and Norris’s five month sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmeralda
Ssesccesses Levy
Miss Pierce
Mona
Miss Peterson
Fanning
Mae Rich
Schuloft
Grace Graeter
Tles
Buck Miss Chambers
Mr. Scott
C. Bohm
Miss Conway
Mr. Pasmore
William Tell
Miss Elmo
Venice
Va Schulott Adams
Fitzharris
Reusben Hammond
Lewis Norris
Reuben Hammond
Norris
Phillips
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anaconda News
Anaconda Office
Gage
The
Standard Drug CO
Anaconda, Mont
Marcus Daly
M. Donahoe
Greenwood
Bell Exchange
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
San Francisco
England
Ireland
France
Germany
Orient
National Park Bank
Union National Bank
Fiest National Bank
81. Paul
Omaha National Bank
Bank of California
Louis V. Bennett
Cashier
F.C. N
Aoe
Rebekahs
Baker
Philadelphia Record
Daly‘s
Saratoga
Mal Street
S Mra
J. G. Horn
Bor Trower
Lee Mantle
Chas. Schatstein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B.clements
F. Aug. Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank W. Haskins
James H. Monteith
Nate
Portland
Tates
Abi
Wrris
St Paul
Gt. Joseph
Fit
Louis
H. Merriman
G. A
Lent
Chas
G. Fee
G. P
T. A
Paul
Minn
Dillon News
Eres Pinguti
Eliiott
Lillie Petersen
Gabausi
Chambers
Petersen
White
Rich
Page
Messrs
Burtch
Soprani
Sharkey
Pierce
Jacalett
Alti
Lamont
E. J. Pasmore
Ditlon
M. A. Miller
Atlantic Street
Dr. Miller
Edwin No
T. F. Barrett
Horse Prairie
Board of County Commissioners
Jake Miller
Harrisburg
Penn
Helen Conway
Q. M. Best
Salt Lake City
Nora Townsend
Bjf J. Passmore
Dell
Passmore
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgen
Bells Exchange
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omanha
A. H. Barret
E. Tacs Tn
V. Kemper
Cor. Main and Park Sts
Sutte
A. Clark
Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
United States
Alex J. Johnson
Cab and Transfer Co
East Broadway
Salt Lake
Denver
Boston
Tigret Office
H. C. Wilson
Mont
EB. Burley
Utah
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Davis
North Main Street
M. Daly
W.l.moyer
Swinborne
H. A
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan Mall Steamship Co
Magnificent Steamships
Seattle Monthly
Great 5
Rhrocst
Great Falls
San HM
Burlington
Kansas City
Phil Daniels
Butte, Mont
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Ogden
St. Loup
Algo
Galveston
Texas
City of Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
California
G. L
C. F. Warren
Aera Uae
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