Nixon bankruptcy hearing probes Centerville store books
At a resumed Nixon bankruptcy hearing Judge Knowles heard creditors demand the books of account for Fannie J. and James F. Lott who ran Centerville and learned witnesses including Harry Fritchman of A. Schilling and soap merchant GT. Perry testified about orders and transfers between East Park and South Butte stores. Witnesses described stock movement to Bray and cashiering through L. W. Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Knowles
Fannie J
James F. Lott
Centerville
Harry Fritchman
A. Schilling
San Francisco
Cook
Butte
GT. Perry
Helena
M. Nixon
Sam Nixon
Silver City Mercantile Co
L. W. Nixon
Mr. Perry
South Butte
A. F. Bray
L. M. Nixon
Bray
Dun and Bradstreets
Chas, BE. Beebe
Royal Milling Co
At Falls
S M Nixon
East Park Street
S. M. Nixon
W. B. Myers
Nixons
East Park
Silver City Mercantile Company
Corbett
Itso
Ammon
Arma
McConnell
Myers
Eait
John Smith
Liquor License Charge Against Meaderville Merchant
Justice Nichols court issued a warrant charging Fred Lohsee of Meaderville with selling liquor without a valid license. Investigation was conducted by the Liquor Dealers Protective Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lohsee
Meaderville
Justice Nichols
The
Liquor Dealers Protective Association
Rocky Fork Coal Debts and Garnishment in Butte Case
Irregular testimony recalls a transfer of coal stock to Cook and a claim of unpaid bills. Nixon and associates faced garnishment from Royal Milling and signed a bond to avoid liability for Silver City Mercantile debts. Attorney Gilchrist testified about Bradstreet records and Nixon family involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Sewee Pipe & Tile CO
Gennite Street
Smith
Corbett
Royal Milling Company
L. W. Nixon
Pemberton & Maury
Silver City Mercantile Company
M. P. Gilchrist
Bradstreet Agency
Nixons
Mr. Nixon, Sr
Mine War at Meaderville Sparks Clash for Mineral Ground
Competing factions from the Largey estate and FR Heinze contended for quartz ground east of Menderville. After sinking two near shafts, Heinze crews reached bed rock but found no ledge, then reportedly staked and posted guards on Largey ground. Tense overnight standoff persisted with no blows as Heinzes remained in possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menderville
Largey
Aug Heinze
Little McQueen Placer
Heinze
Dr. Whitford
Helnzes
McPherson
Ivergeys
Heinzes
Lecture by Eli Perking Set for Auditorium Nine Ten
A public lecture by Eli Perking is announced to take place in Auditorium 9 and 10. Attendees are advised to arrive early and note the venue details for seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Perking
Court notes on estate actions and petitions in district court
A. J. White seeks letters of administration for Flo Pascoe estate valued at 1600 in Butte. David MerkelJohn discharged as William Jordan admin. 886.40 remaining to widow and children. Irene Cesere named administratrix for Giuseppe Cesere, plans damage suit in New York against steamship firm. High Morrison appointed for John H. Gilbert estate with bond 600. Publication allowed in Francis Ferlan v John Ferlan. June 2 hearing dates set for Lavell estates. Richard Fisher v Jane Fisher case dismissed for lack of appearance. Auditorium Wednesday and Thursday Ell Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
District Court
Flo Pascoe
Butte
David MerkelJohn
William Jordan
Lindsay
Irene Cesere
Guiseppe Cesere
France
John H. Gilbert
High Morrison
Richard Fisher
Jane Fisher
Colorado
Slag Dump Appraisers Named in Condemnation Suit
In a Montana Ore Purchasing Company case against Butte and Boston, about 50 acres for slag dumping near his a smeller were pursued. Judge Tudge Chiney appointed J. T. Wharton, John Aiken, and John O’Rourke to appraise value and report. Attorney Evans requested time to check qualifications. court granted until Wednesday. He said there were no objections to the appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Butte & Boston Company
Tudge Chiney
J. T. Wharton
Street Railway Company
John Aiken
John O'Rourke
Evans
Mr. Evans
Dawson Damage Case Opens In Judge Linda Say Court
A $2000 damage suit brought by Sophia dames against W. J. Dawson and others was commenced in Judge Linda say s court. After a jury was selected the defense objected to testimony for the plaintiff and the matter was adjourned under advisement until Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Dames
W. J. Dawson
Lindasay
Contractors and Builders on East Broadway Project
The Butte Coal Co lists lime plaster Paris and brick materials for a project on cement walls and wall plaster at No. 19 East Broadway, as filed with the city office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Coal Co
Plaster Paris
East Broadway
Heinze Ordered to Detail Tramway Snohomiah Mines
In the Heinze case against the Harris report, Judge Knowles required F A Heinze to file a detailed statement of operations at the Tramway and Snohomiah mines for January February and March. The urge to blow cause was set for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinze
Harria
Sinclair
Tudge Knowles
F. A. Heinze
Tramway
Snohomiah
Freight Trains Resume After Montana Central Settlement
All freight trains move again after a settlement on the Montana Central. Superintendent Ward arrived from St Paul and outlined a plan allowing a 20 day period under old and new schedules, after which workers could choose the more favorable earnings schedule. The agreement ends a strike that threatened miners in Butte and Boston & Montana ore storage, with local workers recalled to duty and congestion easing within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Central
Ward
Great Falls
St. Paul
Greint Falls
Archibald Gray
Dawsons
Publc
Inter Mountain
Inter Mountin
Three men charged with murder in county case at El Perkins
County attorney filed informations charging Edgar Marshall with murder of Mrs. Georgia Crecen. Peter Dempsey accused of murdering his wife. Maurice Stauffenberg allegedly sold ham from Mennesay Mercantile without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Marshall
Georgia Crecen
Peter Dempsey
Maurice Stauffenberg
Mennesay Mercantile Company
Silver King Hearing In Judge Clancy Court
The hearing in the Maloney suit against Silas F King Marcus Daly and James A Murray focused on dissolving the restraining order. Plaintiffs argued contempt and lack of standing while defendants contended plaintiffs were now actively moving to mine between the 100 and 150 foot levels, abusing court power. Proceedings stretched late with no near resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
James H. Maloney
Silas F. King
Marcus Daly
James A. Murray
Silver King
Plymouth
Copper Mining Shares Hold Steady With No Prospect of Rise
The copper mining market showed no change today as prices remained unchanged and no near term gains appeared. Amalgamated, Anaconda, Boston & Montana, Butte & Boston, Calumet & Hecla, Mohawk, Parkot, Tamarack, Utah Consolidated and others listed with minor quotes reflect a flat session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priece
Boston & Mon
Butte & Boston
Utah
Have You Seen Smith at the Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House faces criticism for the current attraction and regular pricing. Morning papers remark on poor shows and question the value, while the management defends its booking as part of a steady schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Morier Estate Probate Petition Filed
A petition for the probate of the will of the late Eliza Morier was filed in the court, initiating estate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Morier
Court Seeks Probate of Hutte Townsite Estate
District court today under Judge J. J. My Hatton appointed special administrator for the estate. The property includes lots 19 and 20 block 29 Hutte townsite with buildings valued near 18000 and monthly rental 225. Household goods total 1500 to 2000, various jewelry and cash totaling substantial sums, and 98 340 in silver certificates sent to Washington to verify genuineness due to counterfeiting concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. My Hatton
Hutte
Washington
Cyrano de Bergerac stars at Sutton's Montana stage
Ell Perkins appears Wednesday in Cyrano de Bergerac, the latest Sutton’s Montana production following Quo Vadis and Saphu. Russell Graham delivers a strong Cyrano opposite Miss Kemble as Roxane, with Rose Bassett as Ragueneau and solid support. Despite short rehearsals, opening performance drew a large audience and a curtain call for Kemble, Graham, and Sedley. play runs all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Montana
Saphu
Cyrano de Bergerar
Rostand
Bng
Russell Graham
Miss Kemble
Roxane
Rose Sell Bassett
Cook Ragueneau
Harry Sedley
Will Rising
Daniel Edeon
Messrs
Graham
Sedley
Death or arrest in grand larceny case at South Butte
Alma Frudein, also known as Sophia Peterson, faces grand larceny charges in Justice Bliss's court after allegedly stealing a watch from James McAuliff’s residence and attempting suicide with corrosive tablets at Sunnyside. Deputy Sheriff Agate arrested her. she swallowed poison en route to jail, was treated by Dr Sheerin, and is recovering enough to stand trial soon. The missing watch was found at Sunnyside after she was last seen at McAuliff’s place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Frudein
Justice
Sheerin
Aland Chial
McAuliff
Personal notices from Butte and Seattle travelers
Bam Clerk of the M J Connell xine will leave for Seattle tomorrow to sail toward Cape Nome. In Seattle Wes Will join by ek Watson next week. Henry Tue will weave Butte and return to Seattle about May 2. H Bush of the Bear Gulch Mining and Gen Phillips of Jardine are viewing Butte today. John McCown mean formerly city clerk of Butte heads for Seattle en route to Cape Nome. Fred Schultz of the Sheridan hotel visits relatives in Butte. GW Lamson returns from Tdihe and has invested in grand property in Boise basin. Me Landon on a lecturing tour in the west, eyeing political gains for next fall. ALB Webb of Toronto is a Butte visitor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam
M. J. Connell Xine
Seattle
Cape Nome
Wes
Ek" Watson
Henry Tue
Butte
H. Bush
Bear Gulch
Gen. Phillips
Jardine
Dy. Portes
Coeur d'Alene
Apokane
Eley
John McCvinn
Bute Wit Drave
Fred Schultz
We Sheridan Hotel
Bute
Lamson
Tdihe
Rand
Boise Basin
Melville BD
London
Er Perkins
New York
Landon
Wyoming
Alb. Webb
Torypto
Butte View
Banks to Close Arbor Day Holiday Notice
Bank listings announce closures for Arbor Day legal holiday. Miscellaneous help wanted and sale notices describe rooms for rent and real estate items in terse classified style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor Day
Missing Bert Hillman Rumors Spark Idaho Inquiry
Spokane relatives chase a lead about Bert Hillman's fate after conflicting reports of death or imprisonment. Letters from Boise and Butte officials deny any felony arrest or confinement in Idaho, while kin seek confirmation amid a sprawling confusion involving Montana rumors and a supposed Boise penitentiary hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane Chronicle
Bert Hillman
Spokane
Montana
Idaho
Boise
Rudwers
Butte
A. H. Milliman
Bert
H. WH. Hillman
Amanda
Amais
Huldcup
H. F. Braneis
Lum
Alice
Ant
Brekane
Endey
van Ginkle
Terr
Meiain
Atlesenta
Monty
Wits
Amenides Standard
Conley Hua
Dibbonsville
Thitha
Hert Hillman
Harkins
Tor Erdal
Ehorti
Mentall
Marital chaos in divorce case linked to gamer
Fragmented text reports a messy divorce case involving multiple spouses and alleged financial and impromptu arrangements. Names of individuals appear tangled with locations and dates, including references to Buffalo and St Paul while detailing alleged misconduct and settlements amid a court context.
List of names and places from an historical document
A fragmented OCR extract lists numerous individuals and locations, including cities like Cincinnati Seattle Helena and Missoula, with many surnames and initials such as Baggerly Link Smith Jardine Hy Lively and McNamara. The text reads like a roster or index from a historical report with scattered geographic references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the McDermott
James Mastrel
EB. Hy Lively
Kas
J. Tri N
Royd
Parker
Cincinnati
G. C. Rowan
Omana
W. B. McNamara
Seattle
G. G. Palmer
Missoula
T. J. Wateh
Helena
W. J. Stoner
C. H. Anderson
Ryer
Denver
Local Briefs from Butte With Pianos Stables Transport News
Local items note Orton Bros. pianos 21 percent off, J G Bates in Uiier Montane Must, John Olson violin teacher at 312 West Park, roofing and stonemason work, Pride of Butte stables open for boarders, law office move to Silver Bow block, A B Whiteway & Co moved to New Bee Hive block, desk space for rent, Arbor Day observed by Judge Sullivan and Clerk Sheffel, smallpox case reported, Albert Ambrose died, Daggin's housing awaiting funeral arrangements, chemicals supplied by Fate Drug and Assy, Butte Stage Renoir fixing fixtures, Manitou Water advertised, railway line pricing for Sundays, Allen died, Sherman’s undertaking, street paving plans affecting streetcars, Desiking Tilo vote context and local street updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bates
Uiier
Montane Must Company
John N. Olson
West Park
Stoke
E. Jones
Iff
East Park
Charles Langlois
Butte
Deloranes
A.B. Whiteway & Co
North Malthewan
Sullivan
Sheffel
John Henry Cronin
Albert Ambrose
Daggin’s
Fate Drug and Assy Supply Company
Mast Park Street
Butte Stage Renoir Company
B. Park
Buttle
Anaconda & Pacific Rathway
Gregson Springa
Manitou
Montana Liquorio
By A, & DP
Rallyway
Bute
Mawnwaite View Pans
Allen
Sherman
Austis
Tonieht
Street Railway
Monlana Street
Fouth
Another Carpet Bargain at Pritchard Ha erbson
A fragmented ad notices carpet bargains and home furnishings near Park Avenue. It mentions matresses, heaters, sewing machines for rent, and descriptions of colors and materials, with unclear shop names and prices. The garbled text reflects a midstream classifieds style with several misread items and partial addresses.
Trains All Running After Montana Rail Strike Event
Great Falls May 7 trains are running as crews begin ratification talks on the Montana Contract with ward of Great Northern and local unionists. New wage schedules and proposed reductions are at issue while negotiations continue amid disrupted service elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mant
Montune
Maul Ab
Meneral Lieberiniv
Ward
Great Northern Andnites
British Victory Report from Wirrenton May Day Action
British forces drive Bow out of Pourteen Bhomas and push toward the north bank of the Vaal river near Cape Cotony. Dr German and U N Malis mentioned amid the day's operations with the Bow seemingly evaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrenton
Cape Cotony
May
Pourteen Bhomas
Vaal River
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Rocky Fork Coal
Francis Ferlan
John Ferlan
Leadville
Cal
Michael P. Lavell
Thomas Lavell
James Lavell
Ell Perkins
Eli Perkins
Dawson
Snohomish and Tramway
el Perkins
Auditorium
Marshall
Dempsey
Silver King Hearing
Morier Estate
Cyrano DE Bergerac
Button
Woman
Hear Eli Perkins
Merrury
Agily Room Laanl
God Gil
Weert Side
City
Gec
Bealth
Bart Broadway
Hillman
STORY
Standard
Sheriff Conley
Tidge Clancy
Tailay
Grrlfyine
Thome
Armort Howes
Wii Deereen
Buffalo
Novor
Ted
Gamer and
May Mason
Heneronsty
Morris Bileky
Morris
Butle
O. D. Shuder
Fold
Simm My
Tube St. Pail
Mare Be
Geriy
A. C. Baggerly
Ane A. Link
Jarnet
R. B. Smith
Wilson
Gen. Phelps
F. P. Gridley
Rock Springs
Orton Bros. Pianos
N.main
Pritchard Ha Erbson
Corner Park
Horkein
Sewlig Mnavntnes
Dr. German, Dentiet, U. N. Malis At
Park St. Butte, Mont
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