City Council Routine Matters Across October Meeting
The Butte city council held its first October meeting and disposed of routine items. Health reports discussed compulsory vaccination amid smallpox concerns, while a nuisance sewer on Main to Wyoming was postponed for cleanup. The Butte General Electric proposed a ten year lighting contract, approved unanimously, with permits granted to Sloan and McGovern and John McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Bryant
Alexander
Health Department
Main
Wyoming
Building and Light Committee
Butte General Electric Light Company
Sloan and McGovern
John McCoy
Arizona Street
James Shannon
Ben Wyoming and
Grove Streets
Hannah Williams
Soldie
Granite Streets
W. M.C. White
Nevada Alley
Margaret Bauscombe
Judiciary Committee
Will House
H. L. Frank's
Friends
Eagle Bakery
Beaver
Chambers
Montana Heating Company
William Harkins
Parrot Mining Company
Gaylord Street
Sanger
Inquest Held Over Miner John P Fitzgerald’s Death
Coroner Phil Jullien conducted an inquest in Butte Montana after John P Fitzgerald died from brain concussion following a mining accident at the Bell mine. Witnesses testified Fitzgerald was told to move but stood under a brace when a six to seven ton rock fell. The jury returned that the death occurred on October 3 1899 from concussion due to a blow to the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Jullien
John P. Fitzgerald
Bell Mine
M. G. MacNevin
Fitzgerald
John Davis
Tuohy
Pitzgerald
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
Accident Death Report From Bell Mine in Walkerville
A head injury received in an accident at the Bell mine in Walkerville township, in this county and state, is judged the cause of death as wholly accidental according to the evidence.
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Head
Bell
Walkerville Township
Thief Punished by Mine Gang in Meaderville
A gang of young miners at East Coluga mine Meaderville caught a thief rifling miners in the change room. They restrained him tied to a timber and drenched him with water from a hydrant until stripped of clothes and exhausted, then released with a vow to stay away from the mine forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Coluga
Meaderville
Butte
Rms
Alderman Britt’s Wagon Overturns Injuring Parlor
An ore wagon overturned near Alderman Britt’s residence damaging a retaining wall and dumping ore into the front parlor. The team’s crew drove carelessly, the wagon tipped over, and ore filled the room after breaking the wall, reported last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Grape-Nuts Said to Support Brain and Nerve Health
A vintage food advertisement asserts that Grape-Nuts provides essential nutrients for the brain and nervous system. It claims consumers can tell by feeling nourished and urges choice of Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereal. The Copy notes production by Postum Cereal Company at its Battle Creek factories and availability from first-class grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompany, Ltd
Cattle Creek
Paragon Headache Remedy Ad Highlighted in October Issue
An advertisement touts Wright's Paragon Headache Remedy as a quick cure. The Ladies Home Journal and Puritan for October are promoted as available at the Postoffice News Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Home Journal
Puritan
Postoffice
Ear bitten in saloon melee ends with arrest
In Butte last night Mike Sullivan charged Joe Rice with mayhem after Rice allegedly bit off Sullivan’s left ear during a dice game at Sheehan's saloon on Quarts and Main. Rice, jailed then bonded out, denies the bite and accuses Sullivan of provocation. Police court notes include J. J. Kelly fined for disturbing the peace. Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s canine-law case continued. Jimmy July, a naturalized citizen, pleads not guilty to petit larceny with case set Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Rice
Rice
Mike Sullivan
Sheehan
Quarts
Sullivan
J. J. Kelly
Fitzpatrick
Peter Johnson
Tommerw
Jimmy July
Butte
The Hotels Listing Reveals Numerous Attendees Across Cities
A compiled notice lists attendees and affiliations at various hotels including Butte, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, Cleveland, Salt Lake, St. Louis, Missoula, Helena, Kalispell, and more. Names span officials, businessmen, and residents with ties to cities like Anaconda Bozeman Great Falls Butte and others, showing a broad travel or meeting pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Butte
A. Zuckerman
Ft. D. Holiband
San Francisco
Thos. Garrett
Lyon
Boulder
Nixon
Minneapolis
J. P. Woolman
BR. Dorn
L. T. Morgan
Bozeman
F. D
the McDermott
H. Heyman
N. Y
M. Uber
Utica
W. A. Houston
Missoula
R. J. Benn
Barbara Stad
A Place of Recreation at Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs offers guest sleeping apartments in a separate building with modern conveniences. The water is soft and mineral rich, promoting health and complexion. A dance hall is free for private parties, with meals on short notice. Regular stages run from Langlois' at 10 am 2 pm 5 pm and 7 pm. From the springs, 12:30 pm 4 pm 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm. Fare each way 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Langlois
Laundry team showcases neat wagon and coach harness
Enterprise notes the C. OQ. D. Laundry people produce a tidy wagon and silver trim med coach harnesses from Grady and Nevill & Co. The outfit will serve hotel and restaurant deliveries, and the firm’s work is expected to reflect cleanliness and brightness in turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. OQ. D
Grady
Nevill &E
Nevills & CO
Burning of Manila Soldiers day notice and lodge banquet
Notice references the twelfth anniversary of Monitor Lodge No. 3 A F & A M with a banquet on 7 1899 at their hall inviting all members. Also includes a public notice of land claim final proof for James Reece Home Entry No. 6056 with witnesses listed in Melrose Montana and meeting in Butte Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Im
John Marsland
Helena
Mont
Butte
James Reece
James Speelman
W. L. Robbing
Andrew Freeborn
Edwin Hardisty
Melrose
George D. Greene
Roegiater
Her Tailor West Galena ad with repairs and prices
A brief classified style notice for Her Tailor in West Galena offering repairs including tearing, cleaning, pressing and repairs with easy prices. It mentions coal and wood supplier Silver Bow Coal Company and provides telephone number 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Galena Fis
Silver Bow Coal Company
Hewett Company Transfers Manager to Basin Gold and Copper
Notice states the senior member of Hewett Company has accepted the general managership of Basin Gold and Copper Mining Company and that Hewett has moved to Basin. Hewett Company, 47 East Broadway, Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewett Company
Basin Gold and Copper Mining Company
Hewett Comany
Basin
THE
East Broadway
Butte
Burlington Route Ticket Sales Savings Reveal Fares
On October 2 to October 9 inclusive the Burlington Route will offer discounted tickets to Chicago and St Louis. First class and second class rates apply with a saving of four dollars per ticket to Chicago and two fifty to St Louis. Through sleeper to St Louis offered without change. Carl on
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
St. Louis
Carl
Sheriff sale notice for Butte property in Montana case
Timothy Murray plaintiff versus Klein Schmidt and Bro Consolidated defendants. To be sold at sheriff sale on the 44th day of October A D 2899 at the front door of the court in Butte Montana. Described real property includes parts of lots fourteen fifteen sixteen and seventeen in a block known as Tabloy Timbers within Silver Bow County. The sale includes improvements and appurtenances. Patrick H Regan Sheriff. Deputy James M Reynol. Dated September 4, A D 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Murray
Kleinschmidt & Bro
Consolidated
Sherif
Butte
State of
Montana
Ant eeVerteen Oy
Silver Bow
Patrick H. Regan
Silver Bow County
James M. Reynol
A. B. Is
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Cash Grocery
Hubbard
Hood River
Quart
Crosse & Blackwell
Pickles
Miners’ Cash Grocery
BOOTH
Main and
Galena
Majestic
Majestic Cook
Union Ingrain
Kennedy Furniture
W. Broadway
Harnois & Schatzlein
Smannanes
J.T. Carroll
Cor
Arizona
Platinum Sts
Mitchell
C. Sullivan
Secreney Butte
Goungil
Dr. Wix
OW Fitzgerald
West
Montana Music Co
Trol
Main Street
Wright
Joe Rice
Enterprise
Manila
John N. Olson
West Granite
Dewey
Phil Daniels
Studebaker
Wes
Western Wagon & Grain’ Incorporate Co
Soltm
Merchant Tailor
DR. Rinehart
West Park St
J.N. Nevins & CO
Harness and Saddlery
E. Park ST
E. Broadway
Butte, Montana
Dr. Wood
Montana Hardware Company
North Plain Street
Butte, Mont
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