Death at West Colusa shaft sparks inquest continuation
The inquest into William H. Thomas's death after a cage accident at the West Colusa shaft adjourned to Friday. Witnesses including Thomas's fellow cage riders and engineers described the moment of impact, a slipping sprocket chain, and questions about the indicator mechanism and fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Thomas
West Colusa
William Littlejohn
Axtel Johnson
John W. Harris
William H. Martin
Herman Winners
Thomas
Inter
Wimneri
Ed Dunn
Edmund Kent
Boston & Montana
John Watson
Watson
Dunn
Hotels Names Listed For Montana Event
A long list of attendees is recorded from hotels, featuring individuals and spouses from Boston Chicago Seattle Helena New York Minneapolis San Francisco Washington D C Billings Missoula Great Falls and several other locales. Names include Lane Noyes Heller Startup McCarthy Meininger Cunningham Brown Kohrs Eckstein Searles Merrill and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Butte
Thomas J. Lane
St. Pawl
K. Noyes
Boston
J. Heller
Chicag
J.G. Startup
Wife
Seattle
J. B. McCarthy
Helena
B. L. Meininger
New York
John 8
Cunningham
B. F. Brown
Garrison
Charles Weil
I. L. Merrill
Joplin
Conrad Kohrs
Deer Lodge
Sam Eckstein
Chicago
W. H. Searles
Minneapolis
Ivarson
Salt Lake
J. E. McIntyre
B. BE
Sevens
San Francisco
the McDermott
Miss Botkin
Washington
D. C
W. E. McCormick
Spokane
L. Bryant
Wm. L. Ervine
J. W. Bailey
Big Timber
Thomas Barry
J. T. Sayles
Billings
Charles E. Dowdlen
Marysville
Kate Drumm
St. Louis
Frank Baird
EB. H. Pifer
W. Russell McClellan
H. L. Walker
Louis Sponheim
Basin
Dunbar
Thomas Gibson
A. A. Head
J. M. Greenwood
Kansas City
M. BE. Bennedorfer
F. D. Merrill
Aristocratic Animals Coming to City Exhibit
Professor Gentry, renowned animal trainer, will visit with two hundred aristocratic dogs ponies and other trained animals. They arrive in private care and will perform under a waterproof tent on South Jackson Street near the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Gentry
South Jackson Street
Exhibition Opens in West Galena with Family Appeal
West Galena to host a four day exhibition starting July 31 in the afternoon and evening. The event, described as very attractive, aims at ladies and children with strong local backing. Admission prices are 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Galena
Drought Hits Montana Crops Across State
The weekly crop bulletin reports unprecedented dryness and war weather, causing rapid ground moisture loss. It notes grass curing early, premature grain ripening, late irrigation, and poor yields, with severe damage centered in Custer county after a recent mist storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Gallatin
Yellowstone
Custer County
The Symons Dry Goods Company Story of Growth
A detailed portrait of Symons Dry Goods in Butte Montana tracing its rise from a modest start at 48 West Park to prime premises at 68 to 72 West Park. It credits cash-based pricing aggressive newspaper advertising and smart management for rapid expansion and the plan to remodel adjoining space to extend frontage and stock reach. The piece lauds the firm as a growing institution shaping local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symons Dry Goods Company
Montana
West Park Street
Butte
Park
Galena Street
Symons Company
Whiting & Alexander
Symons Institution
Symons
Inter Mountain
Salt Lake Tribune marriage notice for Heatherly couple
Mis Bertha Mc Kinney and J Heatherly, both of Butte Montana, were married last evening by Rev W M Paden at the residence of Mr and Mrs Stokes 729 North Second West street. The apartments were decorated with flowers and evergreens. The bride and bridesmaids wore handsome gowns. A reception followed and Mr and Mrs Heatherly plan to leave for Butte in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Bertha McKinney
J. Heatherly
Butte, Mont
W. M. Paden
Crystal Springs Ad Promises Finest Local Bathing
Crystal Springs advertises a premier resort five miles from Butte with electric fountain displays each evening. It touts a best in state bathhouse, beat cafe and bar, first class service, and modern plunge and private baths. Open air viewing by lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Butte
Between Two Citizens Over City Fence Sparks Threats
A quarrel in East Granite Street over a city fence covering Davis estate ground led Captain John McCormick to threaten Captain Joseph Silver. Silver sought a peace bond after McCormick allegedly vowed to return with a gun. A warrant for McCormick’s arrest was issued, with Bond terms discussed as an alternative. Court sessions were postponed due to renovations, with no immediate legal action planned until August. The report also details unrelated civil suits involving Simmons Hardware, Preyseling Hiattman Co., and Montanan smelting litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Granite Street
John McCormick
Joseph Silver
Davis
MeCormick
Silver
Cornelius Kelly
Justice Harrington
McCormick
Blivera
Simmons Hardware Company
Hia
Austinet i
C. Kreysehing
Josaph A. Hyde
Frank Durand
James Patwen
Joe Merrill
John BP. Reins
HW. G. Mahan
Beesus
Me Hyite Ayid Merrill
Utia
Big shoe bargains at Hob Brook’s this week
Fragmentary ad style note promises big bargains on children’s red shoes at Hob Brook's. Quoted praise from B A Wheatley about Milwaukee Pioneer Limited rail service appears as filler text, suggesting a period newspaper illustration or promotional insert.
Board of Equalization session set in Silver Bow County
Silver Bow County Montana will begin a tax equalization hearing on July 17 and continue through August 14 1809. J E Moran County Clerk announces the board of county commissioners will hear grievances on assessments and invite all interested residents to appear for review. Also noting Yellowstone Park excursions and tickets available through W T Boardman at Room 12 23 W Grant Street Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Silver Bow County
Montana
J. E. Moran
Yellowstone Park
Thresher
Lucan
Bozeman
W. T. Boardman
W. Grant Street
Butte, Anaconda
Allen's Foot-Ease and Pasteur Filter Adverts
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder restoring comfort to painful feet and easing bunions, claiming it as a great age defining discovery and offering trial packages. Another ad pushes Pasteur Family Filter for pure water at $1.25 monthly, marketed as a germ proof filter for sinks, with agent contact in Et J Bohler, 228 Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
Arm Butte
Park Street
J. Bohler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tor
Cash Grocery
A. Booth
Main and
Galena
Peninsular Blue Steel
Smith
Kennedy Furniture
W. Broadway Butte
J.T. Carroll Carriage Repository
Cor
Arizona
Platinum Sts
Tritchell
Crown
Thomas Rakes
N. Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Holbrook’s
Dr. Wiz
Gorral
Department No. 2
Jurge Chiney
Martias
Jessie C. Knox
Mary I McDonald
Montana Smelting Company
Ita
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
Beaconsfield
Imperial
Miecel Chotth
Irra
DR. Rinehart
West Park St
Campbell
Silver Block
E. Park
Hobbrook's
Milwaukee
Pioneer Limited
B. A. Wheatley
Board OF Equalization
C. F. Fisher Tailor Shop
Great Northern Railway
Boulder
Annus
Basin and Return
J. E. Dawson
North Main Street
Western Cash
Utah Avenue
C. Sullivan
W. Broadway
Tod
Fox
Good Jersey
Burch Stock Farm
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