Census Count Distrust: Indifference Hurts Montana Totals
Turbulent dispatches from Helena and Butte reveal a disappointing Montana census, with officials fearing hundreds or thousands uncounted. Governor Richards weighs extending enumeration, while Mayors urge added districts. A final drive via dodger and continued outreach aims to salvage the count amid widespread apathy.
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United States
Montana
China
Butte
Helena
Richards
Edwards
Independent
Woman seeks divorce and alimony from Ernest Defosse
Celestine Defosse petitions the district court for a divorce from Ernest Defosse. She asks to divide $4,000 held on deposit at State Savings Bank and Bank of Herstal Belgium, plus $50 monthly temporary alimony and $150 for attorney fees. A temporary injunction would bar encumbrance of his property. They married in Meru France in June 1889, and he deserted on July 10, 1887.
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Celestine Defosse
Ernest Defosse
State Savings Bank
Bank of
Herstal
Belgium
Meru
France
Oldest Montana Canary and its loyal dog companion
A reporter learns from Montana resident Mr Klafski about his famed aging canary, said to be the oldest in the United States. The bird, once colorful, now gray, sleeps much of the time yet brightens when Tip the black dog is nearby. Tip recalls battles with Nez Perce and guards the regiment. The owner plans a joint photo with bird and dog, while noting Tip’s keen canine intelligence and odd habits.
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United States
Bill Owsley
Pike
Bannack
Butte
Tip
Klafski
Joe
Montana
Lewis & Clarke
Nez Perce
Names listed at hotels and merchants advertise sewing machines
A long list of names associated with hotels and individuals is followed by an advertisement for sewing machines, Excelsior oil, needles and supplies sold by Sherman, the undertaker, in a local newspaper clipping.
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Sherman
Cruel Horse Abuse Leads to Complaint in County Court
A livery stable owners Dixon and Loubernstine charge James Sullivan and Terry Sullivan with cruelty after hiring a horse and returning two hours later near dead from beatings. A veterinary surgeon found a spinal injury and a broken whip, valuing the horse at 150 dollars. A second incident involves a man in male attire driving a horse in a buggy at high speed through the city, alarming nearby travelers.
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James Sullivan
Terry
Sullivan
Charles Langlois
Indian famine relief leaders visit Butte to raise Montana fund
Rev. G L Hosford western manager of the Indian famine relief mission arrived from Lincoln Nebraska with N A Forsythe state commissioner to start the local drive. Hosford will depart soon while Forsythe stays to oversee the relief effort in Montana.
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G. L. Hosford
Lincoln
Neb
N. A Forsythe
Butte
Hosford
Forsythe
Local briefs from Butte scene include fights and services
Local briefs list events and ads including a June 12 boxing match at the Casino hall with Dummy Rowan and Jack Iazontiati, various musicians and teachers such as John N. Olson and Dr Isabel Gliddon, stage schedules for Lynndale, rental offers in the Telephone building, a plug for California oil stocks, Shriners travel to Livingston, and notices on bankruptcy for Lorin T. Moses and a new brokerage firm Norvell Co at 108 East Broadway.
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Rowan
Jack Ia Zontiati
Casino Hall
John N. Olson
West Park
Isabel Gliddon
Owsley Block
A. BE. Jones
East Park
Charles Langlois
Butte Stables
Lynndale
C. Langfols
E. Broadway
Dr. Wells
California
A. G. Allan
Dorothy Biicks
Shriners of
Algeria
Shriners
Livingston
Butte
Ed Grosser
Building Trades Council
Brotherhood of Stationary Engineers
Silver Bow Club
Montana Liquor Company
Lorin T. Moses
United States
John C. Norvell
The
Norvell Co
East Broadway
McDermott
Capitol Building Progress Report Shows 17 Percent Done
The state capitol commission met for its regular session and approved bills. Contractors are estimated at 7 077 07, totaling 151 096 02 paid to date with 10 percent reserved until completion. Architects estimate total work done equals 178 834 if paid, against a contract price of 289 801, indicating 17 percent completion.
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State Capitol Commission
Baya
Pais
Capitol
Williams Acquitted and Park Event Promises Summer Fun
In Judge Clancy's court Thomas Williams was acquitted of receiving stolen property but held to answer burglary tied to a Jacque Concerto by the Boston Montana band at Mountain View park Anaconda on Sunday June 17. The Boston Montana band also performs June 1 with lake sports and other amusements at Mountain View park. Trains from Butte to Anaconda run at 8 25 am 10 am 11 25 am and 4 pm with return service throughout the day every 30 minutes. Round trip one dollar. Sewing machines for rent offered by National Undertaking Company at 37 East Quartz.
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Clancy
Thomas Williams
Sealskin Sacque
Boston & Montana
Mountain View Park
Anaconda
Butte
Notice of Sale of Personal Property by Administratrix
Mary Grace Carkeek administratrix of John Carkeek deceased will sell at public auction for cash on June 19 1900 at 12 noon at 1912 Talbot Avenue Butte Montana the estate personal property including four Montana Wesleyan university ends and bonds totaling 500 100 100 dollars to be sold to highest bidder.
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District Court
Silver Bow County
Montana
John Carkeek
Talbot Avenue
Butte
Mont
Montana Wesleyan University
Mary Grace Carkeek
Butte, Mont
School District 4 Bond Sale Notice at Whitehall
Notice announces sale of twelve thousand dollars in bonds by School District No.4 Jefferson County Montana. Bonds dated June 30 1900 bear five percent interest, payable at county treasurer Boulder. Auction at clerk’s office Whitehall July 7 1900 at 8 pm. Bid for net amount. authority to reject any bid reserved.
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Board of Trustees
Jefferson County
Mont
Ald
Maid
Whitehall
Wald
Boulder
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Gagnon
McQueen
Thompson Invest
HT CO
West Broadway
Richelieu
Club House
Batavia Blueberries
Cash Grocery
Main
Galena
Park St
Basin Ice Company
H. McLean
Propietor cc
Colton Peaches
Colton Pears
Colton
Tel
the Smith Grocery Co
Main St
Great Northern Railway
Philadelphia
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
A. D. U. W. Hall
South Butte
Dewey
J. C. Freeman
Butte Coal Co'a
Paris
Brownfield- Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
Bow Gannron
East Park Street
Mr. Klartki
the Butte
W. C. Howard
Denver
Wm. McBride
Dixon
Til
Bert Halsall
H. H. Moller
St. Paul
A. C. Kennedy
H. Low
John A. Maynes
N. Skinner
John Moffit
Geo. K. Fischer
Salt Lake
EB. J. Wagner
St. Joe
C. 8. Woods
Joseph T. Brennan
Canton
Harbaugh
Portland
J. F. Burd
Great Falls
R. B. Brockman
Frank Tucker
Theo
F. Trask
Phoenix
B. C
F. B. Smith
Nairns Linoleum
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Corner Park
Butte, Montana
Binger
Osten. Brog
Phnos
Hinkle & Dolman
Ownley Block
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Company
Hollingsworth’s Cafe
State Capitol
Williams
National Undertaking Company
East Quartz
John Andrews
Mineral Union
Frank O'Connor
Miners’ Union
Ingrain
Ingrainer
Brussels
Velvet
Moquette
West Park St. Butte
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