Inspecting Books in Nixon Bankruptcy Case Sparks Debate
Hearing in the Nixon bankruptcy case opened with a bid to inspect books of Fannie J. Lott James F. Lott and L. W. Nixon tied to the Silver City Mercantile Co. and its South Butte Centerville stores. Judge Knowles halted the broad request calling it fishing for evidence while allowing firm bank books to be turned over.
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Nixon
Knowles
M. L. Vines
Fannie J. Lott
James F. Lott
L. W. Nixon
South Aouite
Centerville
Pemberton
G. W. Nixon
Flo
Silver City Mercantile Company
Wines
Joseph V. Long
Coahier
Hoge, Brownlee & Co.’s Bank
M.nixon
R. M. Davidson
S. M. Nixon
McConnell
Long
Harry Fritchman
House of A. Schilling
San Francisco
South Butte
M. Nixon
Sam Nixon, Sr
Thomas A. Morrin
Butte
Bradstreet's
George W. Andrews
Morrin
Andrews
Frank E. Cooney
Silver City Mercantile Co
Nixon Family Turmoil Ties to Store Failures
Testimony details old judgments delaying business in Nixon name, with Sam Nixon Jr. misidentified as hired help. Purchases sold at absurdly low prices before failure. Cooney reports threats over unpaid bills. Major Dawson verifies shipment issues. Brennamen discusses family affairs and irregular cash entries. Mrs. Nixon Sr. notes husband left Jan and has unknown residence.
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Nixon
Sam Nixon
J. E. Dawson
Montana Central
Misa Brennamen
Nixons
Nixon, Sr
Nixon Sr
Arbor day trees planted by city school committees
Columbia Gardens will open on Arbor day next Tuesday with an outing for public school pupils to study nature. The Boston & Montana band will provide music. Trees for Arbor day were planted yesterday by committees of teachers from各 city schools with botany teachers Miss Belle Calkina and Miss Cahoon in charge. The group included Adams, Grant, Blaine, Lincoln, Monroe, Webster, Washington, Madison, Franklin, Garfield and others, accompanied by Superintendent Wharton and Adolph Hellbronner.
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Columbia Gardens
Boston & Montana
Belle Calkina
Cahoon
Adams
Harrington
Miller
Grant
Polkinghorn
Bretherton
Building permits issued in Butte total 448 for year
Building Inspector Ken Nelly reports 448 permits issued for buildings in Butte this year, totaling 755,143 dollars in construction costs and 1,083.50 dollars in fees. Monthly breakdown shows limited readable data with several months missing. For the prior year ending May 1899, 698 permits were issued for buildings costing 636,668 dollars.
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Kennelly
Stone assault case filed after gardener struck near Burlington
Tom Fay, a gardener west of town, appeared before Justice Nichols seeking a warrant for arrest after being struck with a stone near the arch at Burlington. The assault left visible facial injuries. A warrant charging John Doe with second degree assault was issued and given to an officer for service.
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Tom Fay
Justice Nichols
Burlington
John Doe
Coal Office Moves to East Broadway Address Change
J. Monroe & Co announces relocation of its coal and wood office from 47 East Broadway to No 4 East Broadway. New phone number 538.
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East Broadway
J. Monroe & CO
Hum Fay Stole Electricity In Clever Meter Tapping Scheme
Hum Fay a Chinaman in West Park street restaurant business was arrested on a warrant from Justice Nichols' court by the Butte Electric Light company for stealing electricity for lighting. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $100 bond awaiting the March hearing. The theft involved wires detached from meters and direct current tapped into houses, with the meter bypassed during monthly inspections. One man did the work for a share, and Fay described how the scheme operated, naming no accomplice.
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Hum Fay
West Park Street
Justice Nichols
Butte Electric Light Company
Fay
Workmen Delay Justice In Irish Citizens Hearing
Court session in Judge Clancy's department stalled as inside repairs caused noise and demanded adjournment until Monday. Attorney L. J. Hamilton moved to pause proceedings. only one dissent. An Irish applicant named Michael Price sought citizenship but was rejected for lack of witnesses. After adjournment women seeking divorce and alimony filled the room, awaiting Monday for relief. Hennessy’s tailored fittings noted as sought after by wearers.
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Clancy
L. J. Hamilton
Michael Price
Ireland
Price
West Side Shakespeare Club meets for review and tea
The West Side Shakespeare club held a pleasant session with Mrs George Bel on Quarts St. after the lesson members enjoyed a review of George Eliots Adam Bede led by Mrs Lindsay. Refreshments were served. Next meeting with Mrs Daum on East Broadway.
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West Side
Shakespeare Club
Mra. George
Bel
Quarts St
George El“Adam Bede
Mra. Lindsay
Mra. Daum
East Broadway
Lewis A Smith Sues for Ice Delivery Judgments
Lewis A Smith attorney moved to room 4 Silver Bow block and Loula Dupuis filed suit against George E B Doll T F Fitzgerald T P Fleming and W C Fisk to recover 1760 dollars on three causes of action. He claims in 1899 a contract to supply ice 323 4 tons at 7 8 cents per ton from December to March with 8735 dollars unpaid though due May. He claims they forfeited 1000 dollars and owe 25 dollars for goods, seeking 735 1000 and 25 dollars judgment.
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Loula Dupuis
Ivo
George EB. Doll
T. Fr. Fitzgerald
T. P. Fleming
W. C. Fisk
Perjury charge against John Vanderghote and arrest
John Vanderghote was arrested on a perjury warrant after a police court disturbance case. He allegedly swore he did not yell scab at the Hennessy store and denied being a Clerks' union employee. His preliminary hearing is set for next Thursday at 10 am, with $300 bonds. he is jailed after a $100 fine in the disturbance case.
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John Vanderghote
Henessy
Hennessy
Clerks’ Union
Messrs. Mackel & Breen
Court House
Woman's Club Musicians Day Highlights Italian Music Today
The Woman's club society held a Musicians' Day with music infused minutes, decorated walls, and engravings of composers. Miss Norma Robinson spoke on Italian Music of Today, praising contemporary Italian works. Vocal pieces by Miss Best and Mrs. Copenharge and others enchanted members before a luncheon. A social and domestic science department meeting was adjourned.
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Norma
Robinson
Italy
Miss Best
Copenharge
Kelley
Flavin
Price
Woman's Club
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Boynton
Thompson Investment Company
Idano
S. Idaho
Gold Street
Thompson Invent Company
Idaho
Thompson Investmt CO
West Broadway
Brobeck
Jocky Club
Hoffman House
Cash Grocery
Grode
Main
Galena
8. M. Nixon
The
Idaho Ranch
Utah
the Smith Grocery Co
Main St
East Park St
White House
Bouin Ce
Seaman E, Cook
East Park Streets
Chinaman
Lewis A. Smith
Silver Bow Block
Louis Dupuis
P.O. News
van Camp
Richelieu
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Inc
Nottingham
Hassocks
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Butte, Mont
Haggerty Bros
New Cash Grocery
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