Nixon Bankruptcy Trial Proceeds With Bookkeeping Dispute
Testimony at the Nixon bankruptcy trial before Judge Knowles centers on the Silver City Mercantile company books. Miss Dora Brennaman, a stenographer, identifies ledgers and a journal, while attorneys clash over production of check books and the Clark & Talbott stock transfer. The session highlights internal Nixon family involvement and questions about ownership of the South Butte store, with a recess and further filings planned.
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Nixon
Knowles
Dora Brennaman
M. Nixon
Silver City Crcantile Company
McConnell
Lott
Carroll
Sam Nixon
Silver City Mercantile Company
L. W. Nixon
A. James & Co
Detroit
Centerville
South Butte
C. Nixon
Clinton
8. C. Ashby
Ashby
Clark & Talbott
Thompson Campbell
E. F. Corlett & Co
Corlett
Silver City Mercantile Co
Old Flintlock Rifle Found Near Little Boulder River
James Turner, head of the cigar department at King & Lowry's saloon, owns a curious old flintlock marked Barnett 1816. Two boys found it while chopping wood for A J Woodward near Willow Creek. the gun had been wedged in a tree for years and partially hidden by bark and branches. A carved wooden post with knife marks nearby suggests it may relate to a war story or person.
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James Turner
King & Lowry's
Barnett
Little Boulder
A. J. Woodward
Willow Creek
Young Will Hanley Dead In Local Lodging House
William Hanley, about 21, died this morning from a lung hemorrhage at a Main street lodging house. His body was sent to Sherman’s undertaking parlors. He was cousin to Mrs. W. J. Kennelly, wife of the city inspector of buildings, with parents in Nashville. He had recently traveled from Kentucky to Bitter Root Valley stock work and chose to stay for health. He was bright and generous, with many friends. Funeral plans await word from his father.
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Wiliam Hanley
Sherman
W. J. Kennelly
Nashville
Tenn
Kentucky
Daly
Bitter Root Valley
Opera House Litigation Denies Supplementary Answer
Judge Knowles issued a written opinion denying Silas F. King’s motion to file a supplementary answer in the opera house dispute. King aimed to admit state court records from King versus Sheriff Regan, but the court ruled that neither J. O. Bender nor J. F. Forbis were parties here and that the case involved King and Regan over sheriff’s deed delivery.
Newbro's Herpicide touted as dandruff cure
The ad argues scouring the scalp removes loose scales but cannot cure dandruff. It claims dandruff is caused by a germ burrowing to the hair root, causing hair loss and baldness, and asserts Newbro's Herpicide uniquely kills the dandruff germ at the root.
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Newbro
Carpet Bargain on Tapestry Carpets in Wide Range
Pritchard Hartson Carpet Co offers 600 yards of tapestry carpets with borders and matching color schemes for any room. Regular price 80 cents per yard, now 63 cents Tuesday and Wednesday only.
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Cen Pritchard- Hartson Carpet CO
Miners Face Disruption as Great Northern Freight Strike Bites
Local labor turmoil disrupts Butte and Great Falls rail yards with 1400 tons of ore daily at stake. Smelters run near exhaustion while Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston mines worry over output. Hundreds of non striking miners risk layoffs as switch crews walk out to support the stoppage. Industry supply lines crumble. contracts lose leverage amid the crisis.
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Great Northern
Great Falls
Butte Yards
Boston & Montana
Butte & Boston Mmines
Butte
Butte & Boston
Man Denies Striking Sister-in-Law After Drunken Argument
Brown reports he was drunk during a quarrel with his sister-in-law and says he did not strike her, claiming he pushed her aside and pulled a shoulder ax. W. Russel, a seafaring man, was ordered to leave town within 24 hours after arrest for vagrancy. May Ryan pleaded guilty to keeping a house of prostitution and was fined $10. Also listed are sewing machines for rent and the National Undertaking Company at 17 East Quartz.
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Brown
W. Russel
May Ryan
North Coast Limited arrives with new NP service tonight
The North Coast Limited train from the west will reach the city at 11 30 PM, with Northern Pacific operating round trips to major cities. Special teacher rates apply, plus round trip fares to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth 42 dollars, Chicago 53 50, St Louis 49 50, and Omaha St Joseph Kansas City 42. Selling dates to be announced soon. P.O. News Stand offers writing tablets, box paper, envelopes and stationery.
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Wesr
City
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Joe
Kansas City
Copper Mining Shares Show No Change in Prices
Copper shares steadied today with prices below December slump. closing quotations favored Calumet & Hecla. Speculators expect a large public upturn this month as eastern brokers and manipulators prepare for a major copper market cleanup, with Tom Lawson anticipated to reenter the field. Henry Muntzer’s Beer is highlighted as a top-rated draft and bottled product in Butte.
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Calumet & Hecla
Tom Lawson
Mining Firm Opens Aid Drive for Scofield Sufferers
Boston and Montana Mining Company began relief efforts for Scofield Utah mine disaster families. The firm donated 1000 dollars to the sufferers and forwarded a check to Utah, indicating further aid may follow from other regional companies.
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Boston & Montana Mining Company
Scofield
Utah
Police Court Leans on Malicious Mischief Case
In police court George Brown pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and was fined 10. He faces a later trial on an assault charge involving his sister in law Mrs William Brown with an ax. Katie Kemp, present at the incident, pleaded not guilty to creating a disturbance and the case is set for Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Brown the victim reportedly remains in serious condition.
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George Brown
Brown
William Brown
Katie Kemp
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Park Street
Portcelain
Boynton
Thompson Investment Company
S. Idaho
Thompson
Gold Street
Idaho
Brobeck
Hoffman House
West Broadway
Cash Grocery
Main
Galena
Nixon Cage
Sam Nixon, JR
the Smith Grocery Co
Idaho Ranch
Main St
Little Boulder River
Young Will Hanley
Opera House Litigation
F. King
National Undertaking Company
East Quartz
North Coast Limited
West Roaches Butte
P.O. News Stand
Henry Muntzer
Cooes
East Park St
White House
Leaman E. Couk
East Park Street
Luty Bros
Ole
Jersey
Treen Online
Richelle
Cam
Richelieu
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Aby
Whitne Bab
Carri Baisey Bere
Whitney
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
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