Butte Reunion Bets Old Pioneer's Sight of Change
An octogenarian Montanan named Jack Comegys returns to Butte after 23 years to a transformed valley. He meets banker James Talbott at the Mc Dermott hotel, fails to recognize him at first, then erupts in tears when memory floods back. The scene, touching and vivid, frames a life linked to prospecting days and enduring friendship.
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Jack” Comegys
Montana
Rutte
Owsley
McDermott Hotel
Butte
James Talbott
John
Talbott
Pan
Talbot
Hangersson
Jim
Agedioneer
Talbott Mnally
State Vote Continues With Mixed County Results
The report shows Democratic gains in county offices while Republicans win key state posts. Towle and Hays secure votes for secretary roles. Conron and several Democrats win legislative seats. Bonds for a new courthouse pass narrowly. Bryan electors lead McKinley, and Folsom posts a 174 plurality amid county totals of 1,481.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinley
Edwards
Congress
Murray
Toole
Higgins
Yellowstone County
Rev
G. C. Stull
John D. Losekamp
Folsom
Democratic ticket results in county races
Democratic candidates for the legislature were elected by pluralities ranging from 260 to 450. Democrats elected H. L. Sherlock as sheriff by a small majority of 11. Republicans elected Miss Fischer as county superintendent of schools by a majority of 137.
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Towle
Hays
Conron
Senate
Myers
Swindlehurst
H. L. Sherlock
Hut
Miss Fischer
Big mining suit duplicated with Anaconda named defendant
Joseph A Boyer sues Washoe Copper for over 700000 in damages for ore theft under Leggatt and Fosters addition. Three causes of action seek 100000 in two and 35000 in the third about ore beneath surface of Lot 4 Block 12. Robert Howetson sues Lou Mittong for 100 for alleged mortgage cancellation refusal. Nellie Kelly note mortgage dispute involves Mittong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Boyer
Washoe Copper Company
Lota
Leggatt & Foster
Thas
Washoe Company
Anaconda Company
Robert Howetson
Lou Mittany
Missouri
Nellie Kelly
Kelly
Mittong
Daly's Racing Interests Highlight Record Horses
Tipton cites Marque Daly's wealth and racing lineage listing horses such as John Nolan Den M India Gilk China Peter Caprum Journeyman Chita Silk Priola and Evirange, noting Priola as the fastest two year old filly of 1900 and Evirange faster still. He mentions Premier trotting stallion Prodigal and other sires like Pancoist Beatrice and Bella.
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XK. Tipton
Marcue Daly
Daly
John Nolan
den M
India
Journeyman
Chita Silk
Lady Thisbe
Priola
Evirange
Bitter Root
Prodigal
Jefferson County Returns Big GOP Tilt in State Race
County voters favored Republicans in county and statewide contests with Ravalli county electors and superintendent results noted. Bryan led McKinley 1082 to 49 in electoral votes statewide, local candidates Baggs Connors Murray Towle declared leaders, and Jefferson cast 1571 ballots with 60 percent for Bryan, 48 percent for McKinley and minor shares for prohibition.
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Ravalli County
Meyer
Bryan
McKinley
Baggs and
Connors
Murray
Edwards
Jefferson County
Notable Trotting Mares Stand Among Elite Sires Lineup
The article praises a selective band of one hundred mares owned by Mr Daly noted as the finest trotting mares worldwide. It lists mares with their record times including Hachel 3:08 1-4 Red Silk 2:10 Addiese 2:10 1-4 Lady Wilton 2:11 Extasy 2:11 1-4 Impe tuous 2:13 Emily 2:11 Brown Silk 2:19 1-4 Laurels 2:15 1-4 Red Cherry 2:4 1-4 Antrima 2:15 1-4 Eo Nine 2:14% China Silk 2:16 14 Vida 2:16 Vatlsea 2:19 Practical 2:19 1-4 Fancy Wilton 2:19 1-4 Elluree 2:08 1-4, noting their reputations as early speed sires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manon
Amd
Mr. Daly
Hachel
Red Silk
Addiese
Lady Wilton
Emily
One Case of Smallpox Reported at Pest House
One smallpox case was reported today with no patient name available. There are twenty nine cases at the pest house currently, all doing well, and J. G. O'Meara shows improving condition with hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. O'Meara
True Bill Against Frank Selper On Indian Reservation
A United States grand jury returns a true bill charging Frank Selper, an Indian on the Flathead Reservation, with assaulting Bernard Burke on April 15 1900 using a baseball bat with intent to kill. A Turkish Bath, a well known musical comedy, will be presented at Sutton's theater for a week starting with a matinee tomorrow afternoon. The production will be staged by a leading metropolitan company with standard prices.
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United States Grand Jury
Frank Selper
Flathead
Bernard Burke
Sutton’s
W C Dierks Adds Diebold Safes To Butte Store
W C Dierks of 215 North Main street announces a new stock of safes as an addition to his existing business. The dealer will specialize in Diebold safes, touted as among the best manufactured.
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W. C. Dierks
North
Main Street
Butte
Diebold
Residents and visitors lodge in Butte amid federal court actions
Personal notes list Alex Johnstone and others at Hunter's Hot Springs and in Butte. Visitors from Dillon Deer Lodge Browning Miles City and Helena are in town for a federal court trial. A motion in the Butte & Boston Mining case was set for Monday at 2 p.m. Browne reports Melrose mining dull and Old Red Marble mine may close. funeral plans for Henry Elling in Virginia City involve banker George Ramgey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. T. O'Leary
Anaconda
Elk Lodge
Butte
Edith Cashmore
Dillon
South Butte Parsonage
J. W. Tait
Roge Hyde
Deer Lodge
City
George Pascoe
North Washington Street
J. H. Monteath
Blackfoot Indian Agency
Browning
J. M. Rhodes
Miles City
Harriia
Butte & Boston Mining Company
J. F. Forbla
United States
Knowles
Joseph A. Browne
Melrose
Montana
Bishop L. R. Brewer
George L. Raumeey
Helena
Virginia City
Henry Elling
Mr. Ramgey
Local Briefs From Butte Eye Specialists and Businesses
A collage of notices lists Dr Dodd Eye Specialist and Dr Forsyth dentist along with multiple business listings in Butte. Entries include 61 W Park photographer 114 N Mutnet piano shop 219 Main, and contact lines for beer delivery and stenography services. Also noted are funeral notices for D L Buchianan and a query from Mollie Keeney regarding her brother James Keeney followed by a infant death and funeral plans at St Patricks church. Examination and job ad for a bookkeeper and stenographer appear amid the notices.
Paul Clark Home Opens In Butte To Public Benefit
The opening of the Paul Clark home drew Butte society’s finest as the Associated Charities hosted a gala event. Hon. W A Clark and Mrs White featured in praise, with Boston Montana band music and lavish decorations. The crowd toured rooms, enjoyed refreshments, and celebrated a generous endowment and charitable mission.
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Butte
Associated Charities
Paul Clark
Hit
W. A. Clark
The
Inter Mountain
Boston & Montana Band
Clark
Late Society at Crystal Springs Party
A Friday evening gathering of young people at Crystal Springs featured dancing followed by a dainty repast. Attendees included af fellows Miss Baldwin, Miss Herron, Miss Kelley, Miss McDonald, Miss Whitty, Miss Hood, Miss Manning, Miss Schubert, Miss Dunstan, Miss McMullan, Miss Hinea, Miss Hanson, Miss Spiller, Miss Crangie, Miss Arnold, Miss Lowlan, Miss Hesse, Miss Krause, Messrs Kn erbecker, Silvers, O'Meara, Kennedy, Robertson, Metwalf, Devine, Brink, Por ham, Carr, Hood, Kimball, Quigley, Kel jet, Dr. Rea, Carroll and Egan.
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Crystal Springs
Baldwin
Herron
Kelley
McDonald
Whitty
Hood
Manning
Schubert
Dunstan
McMullan
Hinea
Hanson
Spiller
Crangie
Arnold
Lowlan
Hesse
Krause
Messi
Knerbecker
Silvers
Democratic fusion revolt stirs in Helena politics
Special to the Inter Mountain notes a 13 alarm in the democratic camp as fusionists revolt. They could team with five Independent democrats and 28 republicans to control the legislature, risking Montana's chance at two free state senators and a federal seat.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Fusiuniata
Montana
Senate
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Hoddie Dit
Hennessy's
Bulle
Hennessy
Marseilien
Mechiin
Chantilly
Venice
Torchon
Misacs
James A. Talbott
Cascade County
Madison County
J. K. Toole
Adkins
B. J. Fine
G. F. White
H. E. Steffens
Anaconda CO
Charles N. Larsen
Carrie N Larsen
J. H. Millius
John B. Tritt
Mary Cochrane
Frank Cash
Mary Vidis
James Holman
Edith Williams
John B. Murphy
Margaret O. Sullivan
SAFES
Alex Johnstone
Hunter's Hot Springs
T. Fr, Hinds
Harry F. Aleshire
C. B. Hopkins
Dr. Dodd
Omice
W. Park
G. Bates
Montana Music Co
Butte Brewing Co
Graham Home School
Kemp
Granite
Forsyth
Butte Bird Store
Broadway
John McIntyre
West Broadway
Ore Mere Park Street
Late Society
Monitor Lodge No. 36
A.B
A. M
Walkerville
William Williams
W. M. John Marsland
Gasdebieoy Local Union
A. McGovney
R.e.Lee
Union Station
Chicago
Burlington
Pennsylvania
Alton
St. Paul
Godfrey
Butte Gymnasium
KE. Park
Rubenstine & Co
Eb Park
Farrel Street
Prame
Park Street
McMillan & Floyd
East Broadway
Eat
South Crystal
Hall Brow
Home Copper Mining CO
Meagher County
Messrs
L. A. Sisley & CO
Castile Mountains
Home Copper Company
North Pacific
Copperopolia
Butte Ameltera
E. Broadway
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
W. C. Bachelor
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