Fight Between Corrigan and La Fontise Ends In Disputed Foul
Spectators saw Jack I La Fontise of Butte dominate the bout at the football grounds but lose after a foul late in the third round. Patsy Corrigan of San Francisco won the match after two and a half rounds under Marquis of Queensbury rules. The crowd roared as the referee ruled Corrigan the winner for fouling, sparking a chaotic scene with fights of bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack I la Fontise
Butte
Football Grounds
Patsy Corrigan
San Francisco
Corrigan
Marquis of Queensbury
Ia Foutise
Matt Dee
Tigan
la Fontise
Butteman
Cragey
Himesit
Carrifan
Pioneer Limited marks first anniversary on Milwaukees line
The passage highlights Milwaukee Road’s Pioneer Limited, celebrating its first anniversary after a year of service linking St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago. It praises the train’s luxury materials, advanced car construction by Barney and Smith, and notes ongoing daily departures in both directions. The piece credits the service with setting a new standard in passenger comfort and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Pioneer Limited
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Progressive Company
Barney & Smith
Twin Cities
Milwau
Pioneer Limited Built Ep By Kee Company Admired
The Kee Company largely produced the EP for the Pioneer Limited with strong public patronage, showing the service is highly valued by the public.
Weekly Crop Bulletin May 20 1899 Weather and Field Report
The past week was favorable for spring plowing with below normal temperatures and some freezing in Chateau Broadwater. Rain occurred across the state, heavy rain in Cascade county on the 26th, and thunder in Teton Valley and Lewis and Clarke. Snow lingered in Madison mountains. hail reported at Forte Benton. Plowing delayed in Meagher due to wet ground. seeding extended. Grain nearly everywhere, gardens planted. Ravalli fruit prospects weak though small fruits better. Ranges improving. flock health steady. lambing near done. horse round-up begins in Dawson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Broadwater
Cascade County
Teton
Valley
Lewis and Clarke Counties
Madison County
ForteBnton
Meagher
Ravalli
Dawson County
Memorial Day Exercises At the Auditorium
Memorial Day exercises largely attended as revised program due to absences. Rev. E J Groeneveld delivered the oration after Judge Pemberton fell ill. Mrs Weilick and Mrs Rooney sang, Miss Maude Beebe read, and Commander Almon presided. Groeneveld spoke of liberty, duty, and unity under the flag, honoring Civil War heroes and modern service members, urging Americans to stand together and defend freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton
BE. J. Groeneveld
Elocti~ Erate
Rooney
Donnelly
Spain
America
Philippines
Butte Sale Offers Cheap Round Trip Tickets
B A P announces a one dollar round trip to Gregson Springs with return. Train departures from Butte after 4 45 p m Saturday and before 4 45 p m Sunday. Return departures from Gregson after 7 40 p m Saturday and before midnight Sunday. Note the timing. Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregson Springs
Butte
Gregson
Butte Sewer Pipe & Tile Co
Walkerville school plans and Washington annex sale approved
The board voted to erect a school building in Walkerville on the Sherman site and to enlarge Tyavonia school. Washington annex property on East Broadway will be sold to Thompson Investment Co. for $6,000. An orchestra was hired for graduation next Friday and partial resignations were noted among high school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Walkerville
Sherman School
Tyavonia
Washington Aninex
East Broadway
Thompson Investment Company
Fred Whiteside
Atlantic
Whiteside
Hendricks
Prof. Leamey
Lincoln School
Miss McNeil
Washington
W. Mee
O. K
Finest crown bridge work and Turkish baths ad
An old-time advertisement touts Dr. Wix and AMOS Turkish Baths offering round the clock service. It highlights professional shampooers and Turkish baths for 1 dollar, plain baths for 5 cents, at Broadway and Main. A reduction on switches is advertised for ten days at Mrs Birthright’s 40 W Granite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wix
Amos
Broadway
Main Street
Parrot Silver and Copper stockholders meet in Butte
Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Parrot Silver and Copper Company will be held at the company's office in Butte Montana on June 6 at 12 o'clock noon. Charles D Burbage secretary, Butte May 10 189. Also ad items mentioning a Pasteur Family Filter and a women’s health cure with a $500 reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrot Silver and Copper Company
Butte
Montana
Charles D. Burbage
Fruits and Vegetables in Cans and Glass Sold Here
If you desire goods of the highest quality visit us and we can supply the beat fruits and vegetables in cans and glass. The wants of the public have been considered in selecting stock for hotel restaurant or private family. Your best interest may be served by calling and examining our stock and learning our prices.
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Heinz
Creare
Bedhaeer
Ralston Health
Ralston
Ube
A. Booth
Main and
Galena
Smith Premier
Edison Mimeographa
Calkins
Butte Mont
Dugan & Jones
East Granite St
Rear
Nations Bank
Butte - Montana
Huie Pock & CO
Ucadies
South Main
Good Jersey
Inquire
Birchdale Stock Farm
LaFontise
Batile
Gramling's
N. Main
Sanden
E.E. Gallogly &Co. Druggists
Butte, Mont
P. R
Hill City
Washington Annex
Pasteur Family
Seguro
Seguro Manufacturing Co
Weyerhorst
Idaho Street
Mont
Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Folfing Co
Siegel At
Carrientes
Admiral W
Health and
Ona Steam
Ident Insurance
Ane
A Nity, Ks
The
Fidelity and Casualty Company
New York
H. Winters
Owsley Block
C. E. Wendell
North Main Street
Nevills & CO
Silver
E. Park St
W. L. Douglas
W. Park
Thompson Paint & Wall Paper Company
South Main Street
Leo Bagenburger
Deutscher Arst
Tel
Prof
C. Sullivan
W. Broadway
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