City Clerk Delivers Final Report on City Finances 1899
The last meeting of the old council, led by Mayor Harrington, featured the city clerk’s final financial report for the year ending May 1 1899. It lists cash in treasury, receipts of 526 896 77, and total disbursements 431 008 33 with various department tallies and warrants outstanding 331 516 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Council
Harrington
Holywand
Knowlton
Billy Woods
Britt
Henry G. Hawes
Butte
W. A. Clark
Simon Jacobs
Hawes
San Francisco
John G. Holland
Ight
City Hall
Old City Hall
Public Library
Quartz Street
Arizona Street
Aysterm
Inter Mountain
Seaion
Electric Manila Battle Kino at Union Family Theater
Dr Rinehart reports Union Family theater show last night as the best yet in that house featuring WH M Bayliss kinetoscope pictures of the Manila battle and the Vesuvius cruiser. The realism impressed spectators with depictions of marines on a beach and a Mauser bullet hit. Also shines Mire Nel and Me Sommers in cordial law pieces with a vivacious soprano voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Family Theater
WH. M. Bayliss
Manila
Vesuvius
Dewey
Mire Nel
Me Sommers
Coursing Match Opens at West Side Park
A fair crowd attended the opening of the West Side Coursing park despite variable weather. The sport displayed fine coursing, with the Anaconda dogs drawing warm approval for their conduct and performance.
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West Side
It Swift and rivals clash in dramatic tournament rounds
In IT era style recap a complex bracket sees Swift and Billy Walker advance past White Cloud and others. Flashlight defeats Random Shot while Bluebird prevails over Searchlight with OConnell earning a bye. Lady Hearst beats Pet and Sapphire tops Black Spring in early rounds.
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Swift
Montana Eclipse
Billy Walker
White Cloud
Random Shot
Colorado
Flashlight
Belle of Butte
Bluebird
Fitz Jr
Searchlight
Mischief
O'Connell
Regina
Flying Dutchman
Ransom
Lady Hearst
Tornado
Pet
Belle de Nuit
Sapphire
Mephisto
Black Spring
Queen of Diamonds
Billy “Walker
Dutchman
Willame
Willams & Rees
Fitzsimmons-Daft
Dewey Day Celebrations Mark City Office Transfers
Ben E. Calkins assumed duties as city treasurer after a decisive election win and began reconciling books with Mayor-elect McCarthy’s funds transfer. Police Magistrate James Sullivan also began his duties, while the council plans its organizational steps and awaits appointments under the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben E. Calkina
McCarthy
Calkins
Byron Fook
Philippines
Weller
Butte
Walking
James ©. Sullivan
Suallivate
Inter Mountain
Mulholland
Ferrell
O'Leary
News Administration
Orton Brothers Open Piano Warehouse Opening Day
Saturday marked the opening of Orton Brothers piano warehouse decorated with bunting and evergreens. The event featured Mrs T J Flavin singing Ben Bolt and a violin solo by Miss Niele Thomas, drawing about 4600 attendees. A Kimball piano was praised as a superior, durable, affordable instrument, with Weber and Hallet displayed along with music supplies.
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Orton Bros. Piano Warehouse
Ben Bolt
Mre
T. J. Flavin
Mocking Bird
Mies
Mira Niele Thomas
Kimball
Orton Brothers
Police Court Plea and Fines From Morning Session
Police court held a morning session with Judge Sullivan presiding. Foster Ferrell, Joe Matheurs Foy and others appeared, with Foy fined ten dollars for disturbing the peace while Tark was charged but unspecified, several defendants pleading guilty and also fined ten dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurge Sullivan
Hie
Cfutthis Merning
Foster Ferrell
Joe Matheurs Foy
Doe
Duch
Carpenters Union 112 Announces Wage Scale Preference
Notice from Carpenters Union No. 112 President J G Fumberton and Recording Secretary A F P Rosslow stating the union will work for any fair employer who adheres to union hours and pays the union wage scale. P O Box 641.
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Carpenters’ Union No
J. G. Fumberton
Rosslow
P. O
Notice of reward for recovered stolen goods
Information leading to recovery of goods stolen from Newman and Pinkston tailors at 34 West Broadway will be liberally rewarded. The notice seeks tips or evidence to identify suspects and retrieve the property, offering a generous incentive for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman & Pinkston
West Broadway
Skull cracked by billiard cue in county town dispute
Oscar Paul a former Butte Messenger worker lies at Murray and Freund's hospital with a fractured skull and left side paralysis after a pool room quarrel with ex-messenger William Booth known as Roots. Trephining planned. no arrest yet. Paul's Salt Lake City home and Jennings family ties noted.
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Oscar Paul
Butte Messenger Company
Murray & Freund’s Hospital
Paul
William Booth
Fitschen
Calyon
Lower Main Street
Baltimore
Dra. Norcross & Cowsperthwaite
Murray & Freund's
Young Paul's
Salt Lake City
Jennings
West Point appointment exam set for Montana cadet pick
Representative A J Campbell announces a competitive examination for an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point for the 1990 class. A committee including Captain Gay Buvers Professor John MekKay and Dr Donald Campbell will oversee the process. The test will be held at the high school building in Butte on the 28th of May at 1 a.m. Applicants must be 16 to 21 years old unmarried at least 5 feet 3 inches tall and free from disqualifying illness or deformity. Written applications should be sent to Min A J Campbell M C Butte Montana.
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A. J. Campbell
West Point
Gay Buvers
John MekKay
Donald Campbell
Aapmlilanta
Butte
United Biles
United States
A.J. Campbell
M.C. Butte
Montana
Copper shares swing on unsettled copper combine talks
Mining markets show activity on the Boston Stock Exchange with copper shares rallying and falls in others. Roston & Montana rose to 988 while Tutte & Boxton slipped to 99 and Pimrotalan valued a relaper at 67. Vituh Con chosiat hit an all time high. Other quotes include Ov eenla 9% Tamarack 2? Mohawk 24%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basten Sinck
Roston & Montana
Tutte & Boxton
Pimrot Alan Su
Tamarack
Copper Trust Gains in Butte and Parrot Mines
Boston papers report consolidation among copper concerns including Anaconda Parrot and Washoe interests. Standard Oil partners Rogers and Rockefeller hold large blocks. Parrot stock near 55 dollars and potential 4000 per share dividend. Lewis Standard Oil ties alleged in plant purchase worth about 7 million. Final company statements promise disclosure of operations and strong ore outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Len
H. H. Rogers
William Rockefelter
Standard OF Company
Cork
Butte & Boston
A. U. Burrage
Standard Oil
Magmaiv
Myns
A. M. Holter
Helena Hun
Als Lock
Hotel proprietor in Mayes fight denies assault claim
Nellie Nallen sues H Ie Hayes at the Vregeon Spoleys hotel seeking 45000 damages for an alleged April assault in the office. Hayes denies the allegations saying the woman entered the office and caused a disturbance refusing to leave. he says his touching her was to enforce order. Judge Clancy set a new jury and will begin trials on civil and criminal cases tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In Mayes
Vregeon Spoleys
Ansiwer
Eit
Nellie Nallen
Clancy
Jury pool and exemptions in local trial list
The court noted numerous excuses from those summoned for jury service and excused individuals who would not serve. A retained panel included George M. Allen Robt M Campbell N Rand John F Charles H S Clark Charles Anderson and many others. Several names did not answer when called and related attachments were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Booth
A. F. Edwards
Henry Sadiers
James Connolly
CC. Whiting
James A. Graland
Hore
Dominick Squegge
George M. Allen
Robt
M. Campbell
N. Rand
John F. Charles
H. 8
Clark Charles Anderson
Hugh Morrison
Chinton H. Moore
Hugh Gunther
Pat Harvey
John J. Layton
Alphonso Sauer
J. R. Robinson
John Tremblay
Joseph Miler
RC. Lewis
Dan Cameron
Michael Holland
W. P. Griffiths
James Graham
Joseph Roberts
Solomon Tebo
James Naughen
Nelson
M. M. Sanders
Joe Klaski
Nixon
J. Kincaid
John P. Reins
Juin L. Norris
Chris Christensen
George Broughton
Pat Cosgrove
E. A. Smith
Two Divorce Suits Filed in District Court
Two divorce suits were filed in the district court this afternoon. Mary Courtnay sues Charles Khin Courtnay alleging marriage in Anaconda on January 8, cruelty, threats on April 1 and April 15, and her social contact with another woman. Charlotte Welnsberg sues Weisberg alleging marriage in Tiksia on November 8, desertion on May 1, 1985, failure to support, and requests custody of two or three children.
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Muite Furiverce
Mary Courtnay
Charles Khin Courtnay
Anaconda
Acathe Weat
Charlotte Welnsberg
Aintiff
Die Weisberg
Tiksia
Robbery Report About Hennessy Block Residence
A nervous thief entered Boardimid Street dwelling last night, knocking for the resident’s mother, abducting a boy to a brother’s room, and seizing a rifle near a bureau. The intruder fled with two $20 bills, a watch, and rings, prompting police to suspect familiarity with the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shmvids
Securite
Samilar
Personal notes from Helena area visitors and residents
Dr Rinehart a dentist and Heanerey Kinck figure in local items. Inv Judge Henry N Make visited his family in Helena yesterday. John A Krona, manager of Singer Sewing Machine Co. at Helena, in view Hutts. Shelley Tuttle, formerly manager of Anaconda hardware, now in Salt Lake, shakes hands with friends in Butte. James Berry, St John NB newspaperman, visiting with family and planning to locate here. brother-in-law of D J Henesty and J M White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Make
Helene
John A. Krona
Singer Seving Machine Co
Helis
View Hutte
Shelley Tuttle
Anaconda Company
Thirelty
Salt Lake
Butt
James Berry
St. John
N. B
Tutte
Mr Berry
D. J. Henesty
J M. White
Card of thanks for loss and best wishes
Mrs T Hansen and children extend sincere thanks to friends for kindness after their bereavement. They also express appreciation to the Gagnan mine community for support during the difficult period and working with them.
Special communication for late Robert Bennetts service
All Maxons are asked to attend a gathering at Maronie Temple Butte tomorrow May 24 at 2 p m to pay last tribute to our declared brother Robert Bennetts late member Ironwood lodge No 389 A F and A M Ironwood Mich Funeral ceremonies will be conducted by Silver Bowledge Now 4 A F and AM By order of the W M Daniel Yancey Secretary
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Thomas
Tivant
Edwin Tallon
North
Montana Street
Charles N. Crittenton
Christan
Presbyterian
Bastive
Methodist
Edvard Bowden
St. George's Hall
Centerville
Welock
North Main Ament
Meaderville Methodist Episcopal Church
Sericea
Toeking
Hepletha Ancroft
Winans Hottie Missionary Society
Tutte
Gov. Hickards
Mountain View Church
Sun Rise Mining in district court over receiver action
Late Anaconda locals report Sun Rise Mining Co in district court today regarding a petition to appoint Receiver Napton for certain sults. Chris Effinger, charged with incest, discharged by the district court today, caused the arrest of his daughter aged 18, charging her with imbecility. The retiring city council adjourned at 11 40 am until 3 pm to allow the finance committee to investigate an discrepancy between the treasurer's report and the police magistrate report of about 17f. On investigation it was learned the police magistrate paid in on the last day of April and the treasurer's report was made up the day before. This accounted for the difference. The old council is now my bexvion for the last time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Rise Mining Company
Napton
Chris Effinger
Finance Committee
Promoters Seek Attractions at Hot Line Park Opening
Bids for privileges at a popular resort are open with several big events already booked. Amusements include many kinds and a first class merry go round is sought. Address CHAS LIEBENSTEIN Room 028 Hennessy Building for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privieges
Ihis
Eclass
Chas, Liebenstein
Hennessy
Local News Items and Notices From Butte
Mixed city items recount funerals, court cases, church events, business ads, and public notices. Notable items include the Bennetts and Tallon obituaries, Maffei acquittal, Crittenton sermons, and a grand bouquet ball at Renshaw hall. Also present are ads for contractors, stores, undertakings, and a wheelbarrow found at 118 East Granite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As Etates
Plana Tuner
Montana
Bias V. Peters
Harvard Block
Broadway
Spayers’ Supplies
Patz” Drug and Assay Supply Company
LK East Park Street
National Undertaking Co
East Quartz Street
Thomas Sullivan
Loranger
Probst
West Park
Renshaw Hall
Granite Street
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Brobeck
W. Broadway
DR. Sanden Electric CO
McLaughlin
Lillian Belmont
London
England
Ayen
the Argyle
A. Aygendre
Een Mall
Sone Sobets
Botts City
Mer
Dr. Rinehart
UNION
Dr. Wix
Police Magistrate &Sullivan
Orton
The
I Peblic
Competitiva
Rinehart
Hennessy Mock
Con Hayes
Wmg
Hennessy Block
Heanerey Kinck
City News
Brier
Robert Bennetts
Leonard Mine
Warren Avenue
Joseph Maffei
Salvatore Maffei
Joseph Cappers
Justice Hartington
Joseph Lazzeri
Calder Wall Paper Co
West Park Street
Charles Colbert
Mary B. Campbell
Summit Valley
Eliver Bow County
Sliverlow County
Mon
Pereci Service
William Burton
Rylair
Nina B. Therspoon
U. S. Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
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