City honors ex mayor William Thompson in council resolve
The city council unanimously adopted resolutions honoring the memory of ex Mayor William Thompson. They note his life of usefulness and service to the public, and prepare to present a copy to his family as a mark of sympathy and high regard. The meeting discussed water mains extensions and fire station expansion, with bids and referals to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Thompson
Fire and Water Committee
Washington Alley
Porphyry
Gold Streets
Link & Carter
Quartz Street
Judiciary Committee
Tollows
Union District Telegraph Company
Butte
Olivia H. Hopkins
Council
Idaho
East Park
Front
California
Maryland
Elderkin
Missouri Avenue
Bryant
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cough Relief
An advertising testimonial extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for pulmonary diseases and coughs. It claims dramatic healing, notes lack of alcohol, and presents a customer story about improved appetite and recovery after a severe cough and lung issues.
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Consum
Pierce
City notes and department reports from May hearings
The May city reports include a railroad spur deal with Butte Mercantile, a Bell Telephone corrugated drain addition approval, a snake-eating show license request tabled, and a sidewalk time-extension denial for J H Leyson. Fire Chief Sanger cites 17 alarms, $6,850 in losses, $71,000 property value, $41,000 insured. Library trustees seek enlarging the free library reading room. motion referred to light and building committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chise
Butter Mercantile Company
Bell Telephone Company
East Broadway
W. ¥. Turner
J. H. Leyson
Sanger
Fire Department
Free Library
Giant Powder in Shaft Sparks Affidavits in Mine Dispute
In Meaderville copper district, affidavits filed in a dispute over Little McQueen versus Goose Mountain claims reveal accusations of giant powder in a shaft and threats against workers. Allege location status—placer versus quartz—plus explosions and a disputed quartz vein observed by Vincent, Inglis, Cobb, and Watson as court examines restraining order and jurisdiction between judges.
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Dupont B. Vincent
Meyer Genzberger
Goose Mountain
Clancy
Lindsay
Meaderville
Genzberger
James F. Inglis
J. W. Swain
Dupont
Inglis
Gengberger
McQueen-Goose Mountain
Sons of Guns
J. K. Watson
Little McQueen
Oscar Benson
Vincent
Edward Spellum
Chris Johnson
Dominic Cesare
Spring Chicken at the Grand Receives Mixed Review
The Grand's Spring Chicken show features seven performers with uneven singing and a menu of one sided political gibes and risqué jokes. Critics call it a flawed attraction and an error of managerial judgment that should not have played at the Grand.
French Tansy Tablets for menstrual relief advertised
A. Augendre Paris manufactures French Tansy Tablets claimed to relieve and cure painful and irregular menses by removing obstructions. Sold through Newbro Drug Co. Butte Montana as sole agents for $2 per box, mailed sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for sore feet
Promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as instant relief for corns bunions and sweating feet. Claims make new shoes feel easy and offers trial package free. Advertises mail offer and local sales at Hollingsworth's Caf with address details.
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Allen
Alten 5
Olmsted
le Ruy
Citizens Citizenship Rush Hints at Immigrant Vote
The district court sees rising final citizenship applications as 1898 parallels loom. In 1898 over 1,200 aliens gained citizenship, Ireland and Austria supplying many voters. So far this year 112 to 113 people have been admitted, with reports of professional organizers coaching recent arrivals to favor eligibility.
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Justice Mill
Ireland
Austria
Anaconda
Democratic Heelers
Lindsay
Clancy
America
Franz Josef
Butte
Canada
Italy
Sweden
Finland
Germany
England
United States
Lazarus
Ihia
Miss Corbin Chosen for University Chair of English
Miss Fannie Corbin long time Miss Corbin served as literature teacher and acting principal at Butte High School. The Montana state board of education elected her yesterday to the chair of English Literature at the University of Montana. Public congratulations flow from Butte as she leaves for the new post. Also notes on local ads for writing supplies and building materials appear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University
Fannie Corbin
Butte
State Board of Education
University of Montana
Trunk Factory Opens in Butte By Brownfield Canty Co
The Brownfield Canty Co opens a trunk factory in Butte offering rapid 24 hour make to order trunks with kiln dried lumber and full stock. By making its own trunks they promise freight savings of one to five dollars per trunk and have priced eastern trunks at cost to encourage home industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Brownfield Canty Co
Weat Park Street
Dentist J Calder D D S Career Highlights
J Calder D D S is a graduate and fellow of the Boston Dental College, formerly demonstrator of operative dentistry and dental science there. He studied at Postgraduate Chicago College of Dental Surgery and Postgraduate Haskell's Prosthetic School of Dentistry. Office in New Owsley Building rooms 39 and 40, third floor. take elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Dental College
Chicago College Dental Surgery
Haskell’s — Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Building
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Butte Mont
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N. Main
Hong Kong
Hum Fay
West Park Street
WM. Thompson
District Telegraph CO
Benevie
Hollingsworth
Caf
Miss Corbin
P. O. News Stand
Crystal Springs
Trans Town
Butte Coal Co
J. Calder
Siegel
Siegel Clothing Co
Crown Soap
J.N. Nevils & CO
Wyoming St
Park
Strasburger Harness Co
East Park Street
Ty Vehicle
Mitchell Farms
Columbus Buggy Co
Brockway
Troy
J. T. Carroll
Arizona
Howdy
Biz
Carder Bros
East Quartz St
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