Rate cuts spark settlement push along Great Northern line
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific deny a rate war and say the passenger fare reduction is to attract homeseekers. Major Dawson explains the cut aims to settle towns along the line, boosting future freight and passenger business. Montana wool exports and increased rail demand are noted, with schedules and staffing changes for the Oregon Short Line discussed as directors meet in Salt Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Major Dawson
Cnt
Montana
Salt Lake
Butte
Federal court declares O. By Einicksey bankrupt and refere
Judge Knowles within a court session declared O . By Einicksey bankrupt and referred the petition to Thompson Campbell for hearing on October 26 at 10 am. The assets stood at 189.75 with Liabilities to the FAIS. Judge Knowles admitted six foreigners to citizenship, including Edwant F. Jones from France who sparked questioning about his name and birth status.
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Knowles
Einicksey
Thompson Campbell
Judee Knowles
Edwant F. Jones
France
Jane
Jones
United States
Pat T Magmerty
Judge Rules Receiver’s Fees In Silver City Case
Edwant Long was refused papers as his witnesses proved the required time. George H. Spencer, receiver for Silver City Mercantile, was paid 487.50 for services. attorneys W. E. Carroll and L. P. Sanders received 800. Spencer testified his time spanned April 21 to June 26, with a suggested 7.50 per day. The estate valued at 26,000 sold for 1, horses and wagons sold later. Judge Knowles noted 678 had already been expended and approved the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwant Long
George H. Spencer
Silver City Mercantile Company
Wars
W. E. Carroll
L. P. Sanders
Knowles
Spencer
Jorge Knowles
Personal notes from Butte and surrounding towns
A flurry of arrivals and departures reports from Butte and nearby areas. Tey Judge W E Cullen of Helena arrived from Spokane, E Crowley returned from Gaston, John M Dousherty of Omaha's Montana interests came in, M C Martin from Chicago left eastward, John Ljubibranch returned from Herzegovina, Dr E E German concluded coast travels and California trip, Alex Livingston from Park county comments on Republican prospects, Frank Sizer and Joseph K Clark went to Wallace Idaho to inspect mining, Levi Shambow and Sam Burnside visit. Anaconda Co purchased six ranches in Centen mint valley. local tailoring and cleaners Fisher noted at 110 South Main.
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John M. Dousherty
Montana
John M. Creighton
Omaha
City
M. Martin
Chicago
Butte
East
John Ljubibranch
Park Street
Herzegovinia
Alex Livingston
Park County
Frank
Sizer
Joseph K. Clark
Wallace
Idaho
Mr. Clark
Kill Buck
Coeur d'Alenes
Levi Shambow
Sam Burnside
Monida
M.A. Berger, Sr
Centenmint Valley
Anaconda Company
For the Love of a Convict in a Divorce Case
Antone Conteria fled in district court with an answer and cross-complaint to his wife Raimonde Conterto maintenance suit. He claims desertion was without cause due to her indecent conduct and cites $87 in groceries and $19 for meat. He alleges cruel treatment, threats to cut his head, an ax attack, arson threats, and illicit clandestine correspondence with a convict in Deer Lodge, plus adulterous acts in Wisconsin and Meaderville.
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Antone Conteria
Raimonde Conterto
Raimonde
James Quelle
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow County
Quello
Conterio
Hurley
Wisconsin
P. Sittle
Marachine
Frederico
Meaderville
Injured husband seeks redress over wife and rival machinist
A Butte suburb man recounts suspicions of his wife's affair with a machinist. He describes spying from a ceiling peek hole, an altercation with a whip, eviction of his wife, capture of the pair, and his intent to expel the rival even by violence, while pleading for official action.
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Aman
Butte
Madison
Eighteen Mile House
Burlington Route: Shortest, quickest line to Denver
The Burlington Route is described as the shortest and fastest way to reach Denver and the southern region, highlighting its efficiency and convenience for travelers seeking connections beyond the mountains.
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Burlington
Denver
Notice of land contest in Helena Montana 1900
Department of the Interior contest notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated October 1900. George Chiremer, contestant, protests homestead entry 7337 for part of section 2 township 4 range 8 west against Henry M Wolf who died in 1896. Heirs abandoned the tract and did not reside or cultivate it. absence not due to U.S. military service. Public notice orders publication and sets hearings November 14 and final hearing November 21 1900 before notary C M Parr and the U S Land Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
George &Chiremer
Henry M. Wolf
United States
C. M. Parr
Butte City
George D, Greene
District Court Notes and Legal Filings
District court docket reports letters of administration sought for James Nelson Speelman who died in this county. estate includes 160 acres near Melrose valued at 2090 dollars, 100 cattle worth 2900 dollars, hay, horses, and furniture valued at 350 dollars. Judge Lindsay to hear on Nov 10. Carrie McManus divorce dismissed. Elizabeth Johns seeks 525.05 estate for three children. Marriage licenses issued to Neary and Breithaupt. Haker and Henge. McPike and Olson. New rail link from Montana to eastern Colorado Texas via Billings Alliance Denver promoted. contact Northern Pacific for details.
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Mary &. Speellman
District Court
James Nelson Speelman
Melrose
Lindsay
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Billings
Alliance
Neb
Denver
Montaniana
Northern Pacific
Partic Lara
Notice to creditors Estate of Louis A Lasha
Administrator ik. P. Jackson of Louis A. Lasha deceased calls all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims must be presented at John N. Kirk 88 Owsley Block Butte Montana in Silver Bow County. Dated October 10 1900.
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Louis A. Lasha
John N. Kirk
Owsley Block
Butte
Montana
Silver Bow
State of
P. Jackson
Louia A. Lasha
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Davidson Grocery Co
The regular annual meeting of stock holders of the Davidson Grocery Co. will be held at its place of business corner Ohio and Platinum street Butte Mont on Saturday Oct 27 1900 at 3 p m for the transaction of such business as may properly come before such meeting By order Board of Trustees R M Davidson Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Grocery Co
Ohio
Platinum Street
Butte, Mont
Board of Trustees
R. M. Davidson
Birchdale Stock Farm to Move HQ and Add Trustees
Butte notice states Birch dale Stock Farm a Montana corporation will relocate its principal office from Butte Silver Bow county to Dillon Beaverhead county and increase trustees from three to five. It notes stockholder consent thresholds and outlines corporate action in October 1900.
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Butte
Montana
Birchdale Stock Farm
Silver Bow County
Dillon
Beaverhead County
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Idaho Street
Court House
Caledonia
Cote Cet
Northwest
Fair Drug & Assay Supply Company
Park ST
Hutte, Mont
Booth’s
Petty Janes
Celep
Celery
Sausige
California
2C Tobaccos
North Carolina
Bull Durham
Red Bell
Climax
Horseshoe
Star
Wetmores
A. Booth Cash Grocery
Pure Food Products
West Park Street
Ben
Jos. Leahy
W. Galena
E.E. Calvin
Alaneenit
A. Reeves
W. Tes
Judea
W. F. Cullen
Arly
H. C. Wilson
Oregon
THE
Federal Court
Oriental M. & J
Batavia
Areree
East Park Street
Bile
W. E. Cullen
Spokane
E. Crowley
Gaston
E. E. German
Washington
Fisher
South Main Street
Antone Conterio
Brobeck
Paul Revier Macha
Java
Teckla Macha
West Broadway
District Court Notes
Carrie McManus
James McManus
Elizabeth Jane Johns
John JD. Johns
Saya
William H. Neary
Katie Breithaupt
John Hkaker
Lydia Henge
William T. McPike
Mary Olson
Said Corporation
J. H. Morse
Frank W. Haskins
Lutey Bros
Richelieu
Utah
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
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