Novel suit on trial over purse found in public road
In Judge Clancy's district court a case titled State against Jean Carleton and Vivian Long proceeds over a purse found in a public road south of the city containing diamonds jewelry and cash valued at 373 dollars. The finding and failure to return items triggers grand larceny charges. Jury includes Thomas Wilcox James Martin J Johnson and others. Mrs Hughes testified about the loss and pursuit of the purse while Carleton and Long deny knowledge. The Darrat Mining Company seeks to discharge Thomas McLaughlin as receiver arguing mismanagement and conflicts of interest across the Nipper claim and related dealings with Montana One Purchasing Company and other parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Department of the District Court
Butts
Park Street
Jean Carleton
Vivian Long
Margaret Hughes
Montana
J. L. Vines
Thomas Wilcox
James Martin
J. ¥. Johnson
Peter Corbett
Samuel Shovel
Charles Merryfield
F P. Sullivan
Charles Beley
Philip Pryor
John H. Bishop
Janes Whalen
George Tuckett
Shea
Darrat Minin Company
A A. Hickey
Nipper
Thomas McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Partiei Maum
Motana
Male
M. O. PB. Co
P. A
A. P. Homas
Parry Company
Va. F. A
Mining receiver faults and a courtroom assault report
Report notes a mine receiver reported a credit balance far below expected and faulted for negligence in timbering and water management causing ground instability and ore loss. It also covers the arrest of David Meagher on assault charges, a bond posted for guardian duties, and Alma O'Brien seeking divorce from John O'Brien with child support and custody requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma O'Brien
John O'Brien
Philipsburg
Charity of Friends
Invented a Dredge by William W Priestley
William W Priestley, former Butte chemist now in Smartsville California, has patented a subaqueous dredger to mine gold bearing sands. He has assigned half interest to Gust A Kornberg of San Francisco. The device features a revolvable barrel with interior helical passages, mounted in slings and driven by traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
William W. Priestley
Priestley
Smartsville
Cal
Mr. Priestley
Gust A. Kornberg
San Fr
Mountain View church concert delights city
A recent Epworth League sponsored concert at Mountain View M E Church impressed attendees with strong performances by Miss Hest Miss Bartels Mr Tallard and Miss Vivian on harp. The program featured vocal renditions Heaven Hath Shed a Tear and O Divine Savior praised as superb solo and ensemble pieces. The event was hailed as one of the finest musical occasions in the city’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View M. E
Epworth League
Iudo
Mias Hest
Aly
Misa Bartels
Mr. Tallard
Vivian
Willon
le Butte
Needle Work Guild aids the poor in charity drive
Ladies of the Needle Work Guild of America collect wraps stockings coats dresses and children s wear to supply Through the Associated Charities they will distribute the clothing this year The guild asks the public to order coal now and notes Trail Creek Ikeatial goods offered at five dollars and fifty cents led by T J Murphy 51 West Park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle Work Guild of America
Ursus Humanus
Guild
Associated Charities
Trail Creek
T. J. Murphy
W. Park
Crystal Springs Invites Clubs and Dance Parties
Crystal Springs issues a call to clubs and dancing parties to contact them. They solicit trade and promise the service era is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Justice to the teachers adopted by school board
The school board adopted rule 65 1-2 granting twenty days pay for teachers absent sick, praised Miss Bridget P Downey county superintendent, elected to regular corps effective January 6 1901, Miss Mel Dora Ice named substitute. Montana State Teachers association meeting announced for December 26 27 28 in Butte with welcome extended, heating repairs for Webster street school deferred pending expert review, bids received for West side schoolhouse with water main, Washington street school repairs authorized with architect and bids, enrollment reported as fun, teachers payroll of 12990 audited and paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Bridget P. Downey
Mel Dora
Ice
Young
Teachers and Board of Education
Butte
Montana State Teachers’ Association
Webster Street
Westside
A. J. Walker
Police Court Notes Reel Off A Crooked Tale Of Theft And Mischief
In police court Pessie Lester known as Jon Jess faces arrest for alleged theft of 100 dollars after promising repayment. Dan Creighton is charged with malicious mischief for breaking a door. Creighton claims the door was ajar. A string of petty cases and warnings fill the session, including Rent notices and a public peace breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pessie Lester
Jon Jess
John Rose
Juse
Une
Kimg
Unis
She Tole
Dan Creighton
Tatabet
West Broadway
Trey
Great Sale Signals Trail Creek Nut Demand Mystery
An odd local notice references Curran muse teacher and 21 New Bee Tite with a Great Sale. It mentions Trail Creek nat and a demand pattern described as vafwat. Several entities appear including TJ. Murphy & Co, WL Park, Dr. Dodd, and Eye SPlusalist. West Park Glasses is noted with a free cation offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Trail Creek
Euppty Ie
TJ. Murphy & OC
DR. Dodd
West Park
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Mantana Music Co
N. Main Street
Friendship
Butte, Montana
Calkins’ Book Store
Butte, Mont
Wai
Schultz
Ardon
Free
Hostetter
King of All
Ostetter
David Meagher
C. C. Rhoades
Justice Nichols
Jerry Sullivan
Meagher
Sullivan
Bliss
South Butte Ams
Harry Honeychurch
Lindsay
Alexander J. Mackay
D. J. Hennessy
Henry Jonas
W. W. Priestly and
G. A. Kornberg
Mountain View Church
Fisher
C. F
South Main Street
Joe
Shan Creighton
Buna
Creighton
May Smith
Posmoch
Poetic Justice
Francia Perkman
Hiss Torlin
Parkmany
Johnny
Tam
Youth
Siegel
Siegel Clothing Co
A. Sirley
East Park
H. J. Blume
W. Park St
Repsold Wines
P.d. Brophy & Go. Grocers and Importers
Main Street
Atock
Ansyera
Reneid
Band Montana Electric Co
Anaconda Copper Mining Co Hardware Department
Garland
Steves
Cole
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