Miner Thomas Cushion killed by falling rock at High Ore No 2
A miner named Thomas Cushion died after a rock fell on him while leaning to check a prostrate colleague at High Ore No 2. The accident occurred between 7 and 8 this morning, a cave caused a falling timber, and Cushion was fatally struck. another worker was lightly injured. Cushion, about 30, left a wife and three children, formerly lived in Nevada. His mother, Mrs. Anna Cashion, is in Virginia City. The body was taken to Sherman's undertakers for funeral arrangements, with coroner Jullien present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cushion
Cashion
Jullien
Sherman
Nevada
Anna Cashion
Virginia City
Butte
Colored men fight leads to assault charge in East Park barbershop
County attorney filed a complaint accusing Bill Goodin of assault in the third degree on Lee James. The two men met over a political discussion in an East Park street barber shop when Goodin allegedly swung an iron poker at James, who raised a forearm to block, suffering a severe cut.
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Bill Goodin
Lee James
Justice Nichols
Goodin
Mr. James
East Park Street
C.F. Kelly
James
Maya
Market Prices For Fresh Produce Aboard Ladies Page
The local markets are well supplied today with fresh fruits and vegetables. Concord grapes sell at 25 cents a basket, red raspberries 10 cents a box or three for 25 cents, California peaches 7 1/2 cents a box, spring apples 5 cents a pound, and berries like gooseberries 10 cents a pound. Plums 15 to 25 cents a basket, watermelons 2 cents a pound, cantaloupes 10 cents a pound, navels mostly gone, lemons 10 to 15 cents a dozen, Bartlett pears three pounds for 25 cents, tomatoes three pounds for 25 cents, bananas 25 to 30 cents a dozen, and peas, wax beans, lettuce, radishes, young onions, spinach three for 5 cents. Turnips, carrots, beets and parsley two bunches for 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
California
Admits Forgery Edward Smith Bound Over for District Court
Edward Smith, arrested days earlier on a charge of obtaining money by a bogus check, was bound over by Justice Marsland of Walkerville with a $500 bond. He previously used the alias Davis. He allegedly cashed a $47.50 check at Marcus Mantz’s saloon, claiming signer J. B. Baker was a contractor at Bik Park. Mantz lent $15. The check later bounced at Silver Bow National Bank, and Smith was arrested. He offered to run if cuffs were removed while en route to jail. He stated he planned to plead guilty and accept penitentiary time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Marsland
Walkerville
Frst
Smith
Davis
Marcus Mante
Wattson Avenue
Mantz
J. B Baker
Baker
Bik Park
Silver Bow National Bank
Joseph Volker
Volker
Coun Ity
Lead Tariff Affects Mining Regions Across the West
The Mining and Scientific Press argues a $1.50 per 100 pounds tariff on lead greatly boosts miners in Utah by about $1,000,000 annually, with similar benefits expected in Montana Idaho Nevada Colorado and other lead producing states where Totah leads in output.
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Montana
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Mining and Scientific Press of
San Francisco
Nevada
Gravelle Divorce Suit Filed for Custody in Ogalla Neb
Francena Gravelle sues Daniel Gravelle for divorce citing marriage in Ogalla Nebraska on May 4 188 and desertion on December 15 1898 with five children seeking custody.
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Francena Gravelle
Daniel Gravelle
Carns
Ogaialla
Neb
Madam Grahams Predictions Stir Butte Readers
Madam Graham the medium at 68 West Broadway parlors 15 and 16 draws crowds as locals testify to her occult power. The notice also states Lisa Savin has moved stock to Lisa Cash Grocery and asks debtors to settle by August 20 1900 before accounts go to a collector.
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Graham
West Broadway
Argyle
Crystal Springs dance hall offers meals and music
A pleasant drive and outing at Crystal Springs four miles west of Butte promise a general good time with affordable meals. Private parties can secure the dance hall and music by notifying in advance.
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Crystal Springs
Butte
Dissolution of Vogler and Talbert Partnership
Notice states Vogler Talbert dissolved by mutual consent at 60 Hast Park street Butte Montana. William Talbert to continue business at old stand and settle all obligations and collect accounts due the firm. Dated Butte Montana July 23 1900. The State School of Mines at Butte Montana offers a four year mining and electrical engineering course with two 20 week terms per year. First term opens September 11 1900. Tuition free for Montana residents. For more information address N R Leonard Butte Montana. Sewing machines for rent by the week or month from National Undertaking Co 17 EB Quartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogler & Talbert
Hast Park Street
Butte
Montana
William Talbert
Joe. Vogler
WM. Talbert
Butte, Mont
State School of Mines
Buttet
N. R. Leonard
National Undertaking Co
Assessment of Railroads Protest Seeks County Join
Deer Lodge county commissioners urged Silver Bow to join a protest to the state board of equalization over railroad property assessments. They argued that Montana rail lines are taxed unevenly with some lines assessed while many major tracks and spurs are not, shifting tax burden to Silver Bow. Chairman Clark indicated support, amid broader taxpayer complaints about state valuation shifts increasing Silver Bow’s county tax load while other counties cut valuations.
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Board of County Commissioners
Deer Lodge County
Silver Bow
Mate Board of Equalisation
Car Lodge
Clark
Siver Bow
Lewis and Clarke
Beaten and Robbed at the Butte Brewery Site
John Flankey of the Nipper mine reported to police that after paying workers yesterday he was assaulted by four men behind the Butte brewery. He says they robbed him of 70 in gold and 816 in silver, with two others failing to aid him. Flankey claims he can identify three assailants and will seek warrants.
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John Flankey
Nipper
Flankey
Butte
Frankey
Local notices from town include sales, services and deaths
Local brief items list telephone disturbances after a thunderstorm, a social service exam expected for postal workers, a police court session with multiple drunks fined, liquor advertising and sales, a funeral for Samuel McLaughlin, a death of Edith Pearl Williams, Chief Hodking of Oakland pursuing a prisoner, Thomas Cashion's death and funeral plans, a furniture incident at 919 West Granite with no arrest, and a miscellaneous update from animal welfare volunteers planning future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McLaughlin
Michael McLaughlin
East Broadway
Edith Pearl
James H. Williams
Grey Rock Terrace
Centerville
Hodking
Oakland
Cal
Eaton
Thomas Cashion
Sherman
Henry Street
No. 919
West Granite
Dave Morton
Bury
Dave
Personal Notices Reach Across Town In Ohio Style
Northern attorney and EB Robbine plus witnesses visit the new town in Htenverhead bounty. Frank A. G. leaves for Balt Lake with plans to stay weeks. Chris Lannan from Bearmouth meets Ritchey after a late night trip. Hugh L. Archer of Fort Worth visits Mra. Fenner and notes kinship to W. H. Archer. Elizabeth Abascal and daughters arrive for a brief stay. Cirk days and Alderman Bryant depart with a local delegation at the depot. Goodale reports improvements at the Rus ton smelter, Mopourell furnaces in use. Ed I. Skinner from Sistera Hospital suffers eye removal yesterday but expects a speedy recovery.
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Elizabeth Abascal
W. A
Ke Clark
Parla
Bonator
Cal Is
Thomas Bryant
Repte Pton
Ich
C. W. Goodale
Ruston
the Ct
Montana
Great Falla
Goodale
Skinner
Sistera’ Hospital
Hotel May Gains Boulder Springs Reputation
A group of Butte residents visited Boulder hot springs last Sunday. The Hotel May, under J. B. Reynolds, an experienced hotel man, ranks with leading hotels and its waters’ curative properties are praised as unmatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Boulder Hot Springs
J. B. Reynolds
Special Train to Dillon Sunday July 29
Short Line runs special service from Butte at 6:30 a.m. to Glen and back with stops along the Big Hole river and a Dillon return trip. The schedule includes a Dillon departure at 7:30 p.m. and a Dillon return option.
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Dillon
Electric North Coast Limited Offers Modern Comforts
The North Coast Limited train features an electric lighted hotel breakfast and lunch as well as a table d hote dinner for $1.00. It includes furnished sleeping rooms with electric reading lights, an annex with a library and magazines, a barber shop and smoking rooms for gentlemen, electric fans, porcelain baths and ventilated toilet rooms.
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Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
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A. Booth Cash Grocery
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Steve
the Housewives
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Will
Madam Graham
Lisa Cash Grocery Company
Savin Lisa
E. Park Street
Lara
Cook’s
East Park
Deer Lodge
Ginger
Ean Bros
Hinkle & Dolman
Owesley
G. Bates
Montana Music Ca
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Gwaley
A. E. Jones
Butte Bird Store
West “Roadway
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W. Park
Authority
Washington
Sullivan
Po-Lce
Overland
Montana Liquor Co
Society For the ‘Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
East Quartz St
Robbine and Wit
Htenverhead Bounty
Jos. Leahy
W. Galena
van Houten
van Camps
Bayles
Batavia
Lutey Bros
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