Fatal Rock Fall Claims Miner Edward Young at Original Mine
A simple accident at the Original mine at 10 am killed Edward Young of Walkerville, a popular miner. While working with partner Richard Hancock, a 100 pound rock fell and struck the ground end of Young’s picked, delivering a fatal blow to the stomach. He died within seconds. Coroner Jullien was notified. Young, 31, recently married, was a trusted worker and active in musical circles in Walkerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Young
Walkerville
Young
Richard Hancock
Hancock
Han
Vthen
Henry Young
Jullien
Alice
Knights of Pythias
Parochial Commencement Echoes Talent at Grand Opera House
The Grand opera house hosted the annual paro chial school commencement with 125 pupils. Father De Siere returned from Rome to greet students, followed by Annie O Brien s welcome address and performances including the Doll Song led by Gladys Schmidt, the lit pantomime Jesus Lover of My Soul and the cantata Pastries of the Seasons. Eight graders received diplomas as Fathers Callahan and De Siere spoke of the students progress and the sisters efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father de Siere
Rome
Annie O'Brien
Gladys Schmidt
Jesus
Michael Gavigan
Fathers Callahan
de Siere
Julia R. Coseillo
Isabel Davy
Margaret Brennan
Rose Murphy
Michael Sullivan
Michael J Gavin
Mary T. Sullivan
Aletha Gavin
Agnes M. McNamara
Colbys Dying Statement and Trial Testimony Collide
In Judge Clancys court the Peters case over Edward Colbys stabbing continued with the defense attempting to bar a dying statement from Alley deposition. The court allowed it, then halted its use. Miss Hopkins testified Colby said he met Peters on Park Street, was stabbed, and said Dont pull a gun on me before the weapon fired. Doctors gave competing causes of Colbys death, one blaming the operation, the other illness and blood poisoning. Also noted were a clothing exhibit and testimony about Colbys funeral wishes. An ad for silk waists concludes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Peters
Edward T. Colby
Clancy
Roy 8
Alley
Colby
Roy
Mr. Connolly
Peters
Park Street
Mr. Anolly
Miss Hopkins
Harry
Col
M. M. Miller
Miner
Miller
J. W. Alexander
Democratic Convention Excursion Rates to Kansas City Listed
For the national democratic convention at Kansas City on July 4, the Northern Pacific offers excursion tickets with routes via Billings or via St. Paul and combinations thereof. Prices include 45.75 for round trip via Billings and St. Paul, 40.00 for other routes, with June 30 and July 1 sales and final limit July 1. A fifty cent extension option to Sept. 20, 1900 is available at joint agent points. For details contact H Merriman, Gen Comp Agt. Ry, Butte Montana. Also sewing machines for rent and National Undertaking Co. at 37 It Guarts.
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Kansas City
Northern Pacific
Butte
Billings
St. Paul
Merriman
Mont
Inspector objects to county tax commissions and team hire
The state examiner criticizes Sliver Bow county officials for illegal commissions to the county assessor and proposed team hire allowances. He urges auditing justice of the peace books and quarterly sworn reports to ensure funds from fines and road taxes flow to the treasury. He notes the assessor collected 1818.40 in road tax commissions and questions statutory authority for these extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jom G. Moroney
County Commission
Bow
Justee of the
Justices of the Peace
Great strike at Topkuk beach yields huge gold hauls
Reports from Nome Alaska dated June 8 and via Seattle June 26 describe the Topkuk beach strike near Nome as one of the region is greatest. Individual fortunes up to 25000 have been taken, with daily yields of 1000 for small crews and a $15000 nugget from a tiny plot. A 600 by 90 foot stretch reportedly produced 475000 in recent weeks as more than 1000 men work along the Nome to Topkuk stretch. Some transfers say another, less dramatic strike sits two miles south with steady progress but no excitement.
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Nome
Alaska
Seattle
Topkuk
Allen's Foot-Base Promises Fast Foot Pain Relief
Dr German dentist ad copy touts Allen’s Foot-Base powder as a cure for painful feet sweaty tired feet and growing nails. Claims instant relief for corns and bunions and easy shoes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail offers and trial package. Also notes watches and transportation ads in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Local briefs list Montana area services and notices
Singers offices and musical instructors listed with addresses at Butte Montana firms include pianos organs and tuners. Repairs and sales offered by Montana Music Co and Dr Forsyth and Dr MacNevin to resume practice July 1. J N Olson violin and mandolin teacher at 312 West Park. J R Reed buys barn at 335 South Main to continue business. A E B Jones advertising tinware roofing and eavestroughs. Charles Langlois opens Pride of Butte stables for boarders and carriage work. Columbia Gardens last night social mentioned. Mrs B D Beebe offers piano lessons. Butte Bird Store advertises canaries at 68 West Broadway. Front rental spaces at 62 BE Broadway near Telephone building. California Oil stocks sale by A G Allan room 6 Dorothy Krick. Builders council warns plasterers to avoid Butte amid trouble. Manitou Mineral Water marketed 25 cents a bottle by Montana Liquor Co. N Jubinville announces new harness stock in Butte.
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Singer
Wm Bros
eBeets & Dolman
Oweley
Tate, Tuner
Montana Music Co
Forsyth
MacNevin
John N. Olson
West Park
J. R. Reed
South Main
E B. Jones
Charles Langlois
Butte
Columbia Gardens
B. D. Beebe
South
Wyoming
Butte Bird Store
Weat
Broadway
BE. Broadway
Dr. Wella
California
A. G. Allan
Dorothy Krick
Ed Grosser
Building ‘Trades Council
Manitou
Montana
la New
N. Jubinville
East Park
Arizona
Crystal Springs Offers Pleasant Outing Near Butte
A general good time awaits at Crystal Springs four miles west of Butte with good accommodations and excellent meals at moderate prices. Private parties can book the dance hall and music by notifying in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Butte
Dentist J Calder D D S Boarded in Boston and Chicago
J Calder D D S dentist and fellow of Boston Dental College formerly demonstrator of operative dentistry at Boston College of Dental Science. Postgraduate work at Chicago College of Dental Surgery and Haskell's Prosthetic School. Office New Owlsley Building rooms 39 and 40 third floor. Take elevator.
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Boston Dental College
Chicago College Dental Surgery
Haskell
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley
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Gagnon
McQueen
Thompson Invest
MT CO
West Broadway
Oxford
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet CO
Graham
Wenn Bog
Farina
Seaman E. Covk
East Park Street
CN Sane
Rex
the Smith Grocery Co
Main St
Steels
Father Desiere
Curar Office
Owsley Block
Club House
van Camp
Maccaron
Batavia
Cash Grocery
Main
Galena
THE
Democrats
National Undertaking Company
Miss Jones
Moroney
Takewine
Justices of Peace
Case, Gravelle & Ervin
German
Rubenstein
Dr. German
N. Main St
TH Reed Cab and Transfer Company
E. Broadway
J. Calder
D.D. S
Our Bakery
Dette
Cash Grocers
W. Pack
Nottingham
Brussels
Freight
Welch
Carfet CO
W. Park
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