Verona Cut-Off Progress and Montana Central Changes
Archibald Gray reports on Great Northern plans including Verona cut-off completion by end of June and major Montana Central improvements. Rock blasting, grading, 12 miles of rip-rap along the Missouri river, and heavy labor for Benton and Verona lines. Anticipated new locomotives and steel cars, with continued St Paul to Seattle mail service and a single daily transcontinental train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Gray
Great Northern
St. Paul
New York
Gray
Montana
Montana Central
Basin and
Wickes
Verona
Big Sandy
Teton
Missouri
Armington
Benton
Great Falls
Helena
Bilger
Montana Central Railway
America
Milk River
North Dakota
Brooka Locomotive Works
Byotte
Northern Pacific
Coast
Seattle
United States
Deseretion Alleged in Costa Divorce Suit in Chicago
Letta Costa sues Albert R. Costa for divorce on desertion in 1895 at West Superior Wisconsin. She claims marriage in Chicago in December 1890, he owns Kalamazoo real estate worth 1000 dollars taxed by her for five years, he earns 150 dollars monthly, she has supported herself for five years. She also seeks 75 dollars monthly permanent alimony and 100 dollars attorney fees.
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Letta Costa
Albert R. Costa
United Marriage
Chicago
Dember
West Superior
Wia
Kalamazoo
Mich
Costa
George Davis Sues Brother Over Valuable Instrument
George Davis sues his brother Andrew J. Davis in district court claiming he owns a $90,000 instrument tied to Thea Jane Davis’s estate. The document, dated October 1897 in Butte, transfers a third interest in profits from John A. Davis’s estate and has been withheld since May 183.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Andrew J. Davis
Thea Jane Davis
Butte
John A. Davis
Damages Sought Over Instruments In Estate Contests
A court case details two nearly identical suits where the plaintiff seeks return of an instrument or its cash value plus damages. The first claim involves a 1 000 settlement and the second a 30 000 instrument tied to a ninth interest in the purchased clan against John A. Davis’s estate, with damages of 500 dollars. Dr German, dentist, 114 N Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Davis
Order to Amend Complaint in Opera House Case
Judge Knowles orders amendment in John C. Bender vs 8 F King et al Grand Opera House matter. Murray and Grand Opera House Co are deemed necessary parties. plaintiff may amend bill and serve process. Also Harriet Woods vs Washoe gets April 40 extension. Andrew Jensen declared bankrupt with 42069.50 liabilities, no assets. hearings set. final discharge petitions for George Hansauer and James P Waitts set for April 20.
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Knowles
John C. Bender
F. King
Grand Opera House
James A. Murray
Grand Opera House Company
State of
Montana
Silver Bow
Ita
Harriet Woods
Washoe Company
MacDonald
Andrew Jensen
Great Falls
Clarence I, Boardman
Major Monteath Introduced To His Indian Charges
Major W R Logan the retiring Blackfeet agency agent met with his successor Major J H Monteath at the agency in Butte. Monteath was presented as the new chief, with Indians showing approval. The formal charge taking ceremony will follow with races dancing and a gala day inviting neighboring tribes from Crow country to Canada to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Logan
Blackfeet
Crow Reservation
Canada
Veterans Get Charter For Local Spanish American War Group
The charter for the local Spanish American war veterans organization has arrived. A meeting for organizing the local camp will be at the Armory at 2 o'clock Sunday. About 60 charter members have enrolled. expected to reach at least 150. Ex soldiers and ex railroad personnel of regular and volunteer army branches are eligible and urged to bring discharge papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Oates Pressed For City Ward Seat On Republican Ticket
Judge Lindsay orders City Clerk Callan to place Richard J. Oates on the Second Ward Republican ticket after a writ of mandate. Oates contends he filed on time. Callan and counsel argue the filing was late and void. Amalgamated stock activity noted with talks of Boston Montana and Butte & Boston likely joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Callan
Lindsay
Richard J. Oates
Oates
Mr. Callan
Republican City Central Committee
Callan
John J. McHatton
C. F. Kelly
Mr. Oates
Dewitt
J. N. Kirk
Oats
Robert ‘Tait
City Central Committee
Kirk
Sate
United Bigled
Tait
Domestic charged with robbery in city case
Maud Duncan, a domestic at the home of Joe Dally, was arrested on a complaint by Mr. Lally for stealing $50 and an earring valued at $10. She pleaded not guilty before Justice Harrington, with preliminary hearing set for Thursday. Bond was fixed at $400 but she could not furnish it and was committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Duncan
Joe Dally
School Election Registration Ends As Voters Rally
Registration for the school election closed at 10 pm with active electors. Returns from districts will be sent to the county clerk’s office today and total between 5,000 and 6,000 names. C. K. Repath withdrew from the citizens’ ticket and EB. N. Bell was substituted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Repath
Citizens
EB. N. Bell
Nominated Candidates for School Trustees in Scandia Hall
The mass meeting at Scandia hall on Monday March 26 1900 nominated William Dyer D M ParteLow W H Pierce and Br N Bell for school trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Hall
William Dyer
D. M. Partelow
W. H. Pierce
BR. N. Bell
Courts Set for Trial in Butte District
Judge sets trial dates in multiple cases for April 16 to 20 including Frederica vs Groulx Journal Printing Co and others. Notices cover road supervisor election April 7 in Silver Bow County and probate matters for Patrick Doyle estate with will appraisal and administration. Also ads seek barber, locate lost pocketbook, and announce partnership J W Morris & Co in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Finance Today
John Frederica
Laurence Groulx
the Journal Printing Co
Jacob Sablotzky
John Nugent
Joseph Wyerhorst
J. M. Sexton
G. W. Shi
W. Shackelton Vlotzky
Cornelius Sullivan
W. A. Clark
Ole van Vick
North- Eselbach Va
W. KR
Orr Va
The
Bee of
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Sliver Bow
Patrick F. Doyle
Butte
Silver Bow
James Dolan
Clinton C. Clark
James F. Wilkins
State OF Montana
County OF
Silver Row
John W. Morris
George T. Forsythe
Hutte
County of Silver Bow
J. W. Morris & Co
Oates Named on Ballot After Court Ruling
After a lengthy argument the court overruled the motion to quash and ordered a peremptory writ of mandate. A recess followed as the defendants were shut out, and the name of Richard J. Oates was placed on the official ballot as the Republican candidate for alderman in the Second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Oates
Shafer's Bill of Exceptions in Murder Case
Judge Clancy considers the bill of exceptions and amendments in the Shafer murder case. Shafer faces a third trial after two first-degree murder convictions while lingering questions swirl around Rev. Warman and Joseph Hurst's posthumous confession. A letter from YOUNG at 111 West Park Street and a sewing machine rental note follow in the brief, local press style.
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Joseph Shafer
John Hawkins
Clancy
Shafer
Inter Mountain
Joseph c. Hurst
Glendive
Warman
Joseph Hurst
Cavanaugh
Hurst
M. E. Church
Rey
Young
West Park Street
Personal notices from Butte prominent visitors
George W. Sroule arrived from Helena for a brief visit and will return tonight. T B Sullivan and wife, back from a coastal tour including Los Angeles and San Francisco, are in Butte. Major W. St Logan and wife are in the city. Logan formerly served as agent at the Blackfeet Indian agency. Francis F. Freeland, mining expert from Aspen, is in Butte likely to be retained in the mining suit now on trial in the United States court. Dr C J Selinger and Mrs J Coln, notable Washington society figures, arrived in Butte yesterday and are at the Butte hotel. J L B Holmes, physician now based in Boxer Swan, spent the day visiting friends in the city. Miss Helen Murphy of the Pleasanton Hotel in Hall Lake City is staying at 606 West Park Street visiting Miss Brady.
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George W. Sroule
Helena
T. B. Sullivan
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Butte
Major W. St. Logan
Major Logan
Blackfeet
United States
Coira
C. J. Selinger
Mra. J. Coin
Washington
Society
Butte Yesterver
Great Northern
Butte Hotel
J. L. EB. Holmes
Boxerswan
Mias Helen Murphy
Pleaasnton
Hall Lake City
West Park Street
Brady
Shakespeare Club Meeting Reports and Guest Guests
The Weat Side Share club met at dual time with Mrs. Fenton on Broad way. A paper on Quo Vadis by Mrs. Daum and discussions of My Favorite Author and Books That Have Helped Me followed. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet Mrs. Dickson on Copper Street on April 3 with guests Mrs. Thomas Richards and Mrs. Burns of the Woman's Club.
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Weat Side Share Club
Copper mining shares buoy trading in half day session
The Boston and Montana Parrot Anaconda and Vieh Mon copper mining share traders led gains in a brisk half day of trading. Prices rose as investors weighed the outlook for copper producers and related firms.
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Boston & Montana
Parrot
Anaconda
Viah Mon
Spersbillui
Local Briefs Touch On Dentists Lawyers and Funerals
A collection of notices includes Dr Reed at 115 North Main and G Bates tuner at 19 N Main. John Olson and John Steinborn listed for music and law moves. The body of John Adams shipped to Dallas by Sherman. Mike Haldorn and James Edwards funerals scheduled. Sam White injured at work. Overland whiskey promotion described. Swedish Mission church services noted with address and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reed
North Main
Orton Ros
N. Main
G. Bates
Montana Music Company
John N. Olson
Weat Park
W. J. Jameson
Columbia Bik
C.H. Leonard
A. H. Jones
East Park
Dorman
Chemienté and Assayers
Vale Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Turk Street
John 8. Adams
Dallas
Texas
Sherman
Butte Stove Repair Company
Tures
Phi
Anton Steinborn
Macdonald & Lynch
Prk Street
D. Goldberg
Mike Haldorn
Shermans
Mike ‘T. Adame
Missouri
James Edwards
Richards
John Hosking
Wm. Stokes
Ontario
Ada
Ae Richards
Sam R. White
Beaton & Montana Co
Overland
Montana Liquor Co
Swedish Christian Mission Church
Aum
Gustafson
West Tron Street
Dakota and
Porphyry Streets
In Paradise Play Held at the Grand Theater
A local play titled In Paradise presented at the Grand theater seeks patronage by claiming a French theme. Critics note the production mirrors earlier vulgarities and will likely fail to attract crowds from the self respecting Butte theater audience.
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Butte
Submarine Gold Dredging Co Prospectus and Office Ad
The Submarine Gold Dredging Co states its machine has been examined by leading mining and mechanical engineers with letters of endorsement. The company is fully responsible, its treasurer holds bonds under $25,000. Call or send for prospectus and full information. Office 24 West Broadway Butte Mont.
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West Broadway
Butte, Mont
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Thompson Paint & Wall Paper Co
Mein
South Africa
Great London
Feas
Evans’ Book Store
M4 North Main ‘St
Grady’s Standard Carriage Works
Stora
Park St
T. F. Courtney's
Hast Park Street
T. F. Courtney
Main St
K. Sing
Mercury Street
Hill's Road
Mr.gray
Dr. German
George Hansauer
James P. Waitts
Major Monteath
Veterans
Boston Stock Exchange
Amalgamated
Butte & Boston
Nas
Butte & Hoston
Calumet & Hecla
Portland
Cape Nome
Pacific Coast
Wilson
I. R. Butte
Hornet Addition
Missouri Gulch
Polly
E. Moran
Commercial Avenue
Granite and
John W. Morris, George I, Forsythe
Lewis P. Forestell
Silver Bow County
Name Goes
National Undertaxine Company
East Quarts
Shakespeare Club
Paradise
the Submarine Gold Dredging Co
Nome
al irum-Hanzon Submarine Beach
Sutton’s
Mello Danni
Henry Pettitt
Fe Thorn
Prince of All
Nat C, Goodwin
Basett
London
Crese
Butte Eagles
Ds Deke
W. Park St. Butte, Mont
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
China
South Main Street
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