Terrible Mine Tragedy Ends With Inquest Verdict
Inquest into the Lite Joe mine death of Samuel L. Fuller, slain by a ground fall on October 19, concluded by Justice Nichols. The jury found death by unavoidable accident and cleared mine owners. Partner Frank L. Knott, trapped under rock as floodwaters rose, recounted the cave in and efforts to sound timbers, noting both were experienced miners and had planned a timbering shift before supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Fuller
Justice Nichols
Fuller
Frank L. Knott
Knott
Knot
Landlady Denies Nash Story Over West Broadway Fire
Miss Jessie Hill, landlady of the attic house on West Broadway, rejects Miss Nash and her father’s claim. She recalls warning Nash to remove a patient after Dr. Alexander flagged a smallpox case. Hill says she ordered residents out before the blaze and disputes rumors of arson and foul play amid the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Hill
Attlc House
West Broadway
Miss Nash
Miss Hill
Eich
Katy
Alos
Hill
Special meeting of Washington Lodge No 5 TO GT
A special meeting at St George's Hall Centerville Wednesday October 17 at 8 14 p m to exemplify the Mrat degree. J J Bowker N G WM Robinson Sec. It mentions calling for brand choice and Silver Bow whiskey by Montana Liquor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
No. 5
TO. G. T
St. George's Hall
Centerville
J. J. Bowker
N. G. WM. Robinson
Montana Liquor Company
Court Asked to Compel Delivery of Clear Grit Mine Property
Calvin Geer and Laurence Harris sue H C Kessler John Gulle and the Clear Grit Mining Co to declare the property held by the company and to compel all others with interests to yield possession. They allege Kessler controls most stock and that deeds in 1898 attempted a void transfer of all company lands. The suit seeks cancellation of deeds and restoration of ownership to the Clear Grit Mining Co with injunctions pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin ©. Geer
Laurence Harris
Clear Grit Mining Company
H.C. Keassler
John Gulle
Clear Grit Company
New Jersey
Kessler
John Kessler Jr
George W. Steever
Harry C. Kessler
Camden
Philadelphia
Gillie
Aintiffs
Messers, Kessler and
Hearing Postponed In Snohomish Tramway Mine Case
Judge Henry N. Blake arrived in Butte to hear testimony in the settlement of the Harris receiver account for the Snohomish and Tramway mines. Illness of attorney E. C. Pay caused postponement until Friday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Blake
Helena
United States Court
Butte
John 8. Harris
Snohomish
E. C. Pay
Heinze
Bartenders Form Protective Union in Butte
Bartenders of Butte formed a protective union last night. The new branch will join the Western Labor union with a charter membership of eight dollars. Officers include President George F P Butler, Vice President Frank White, Financial Secretary Thirgy Kearns, Recording Secretary Felix Le Forrest, and Treasurer Bert B E Shurne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Tarta
Western Labor Union
George FP. Butler
Frank White
Thirgy Kearns
Felix le Forrest
Bert BE Shurne
Fall Woolen Suits and Overcoats at Fisher’s Tailor
UO2 promotes fall woolen suits pants and overcoats with easy prices. C F Fisher, tailor at 110 South Main, advertises Burlington route to Denver as a short line option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Fisher
South Main
Burlington
Denver
Dayton Look Claim Seeks Quiet Title In Dayton Lode
Heinze and Heinze sue Warrington Swetland to quiet title to a quarter share of the Dayton lode claim and seek 50000 dollars in damages for ore allegedly taken. They allege Swetland and John T. Baldwin held varying interests amid conflicts with the Dayton and Comanche claims and with smelter locations. They claim Swetland released the Boston and Montana Mining Co for ore liability for 73750 dollars, causing 50000 dollars of damage. The Heinzes also sue Baldwin and his wife for another 50000 dollars on the same matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Augustus Heinze
Arthur P. Heinze
Warrington W. Swetland
Dayton Lode
Plaintffs
Mr. Swetland
John T. Baldwin
Dayton
Comanche
Baldwin
Howard H. Zenor
Swetland
Boston & Montana Mining Company
Heinzes
School Board debates repairs and enrollment rules
The Butte school board received a fund-raising appeal from Galveston asking Butte children to donate to Gulf city school repairs after a devastating storm. Trustees approved delaying first-term admissions after Christmas, awarded a west side school to William Baker at 2100, and approved desks, coal purchases, and heating repairs while raises for Lincoln and Grant principals were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texan
Butte
Gulf City
John W. Hopkins
White
West Side
William Baker
Lincoln and
Grant Schools
E. EB. Crase
J. FP. Fox
Lincoln
Webster School
Tommer
Th Hoard
Wes Side
Butte Furniture Exchange Company
Young
District Court Divorces and Settlements Reported
Sarah Davies sues for divorce from W B Davies alleging cruelty while he serves in the Philippine islands. She seeks custody of three children and a legal separation. Minnie Donohue seeks divorce from Dani el Donohue claiming abandonment and lack of support with requests for $50 monthly and $250 legal fees. Fayette Harrington answers Louise Labot suit for 12176 claiming settlement and partial payment on May 12 this year, disputing further sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Davies
W. B. Davies
Philippine Islands
Mace
Pennsylvania
Minnie Donohue
Dani Lel Donohue
Fayette Hanrrington
Louise Labot
Mr. Harrington
Harrington
Litigation notices and bond filings in district court actions
Maurice Labot represented plaintiffs in suits against Charles H. Carver seeking $3,833.50 from a judgment assigned by W. A. Clark & Bro. Evan Corkish sues Alice Hocking over $1,000 plus interest and $100 attorney fees to foreclose a mortgage. The coroner Daniel Brown filed a $16,000 official bond with Thomas Lavell and Thomas F. Stephens. An appeal bond in Adolph Wetzstein vs Boston and Montana Co. was filed by Fr A Heinze and J MacGinnis. Paul A. Ozanne sues Lewis Demars for $1,000 on a promissory note of $800 from December 21, 1891, with $500 interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Corkish
Plaintif
Alice
Daniel Brown
Thomas Lavell
Thomas F. Stephens
Adolph Wetzstein
Boston & Montana Company
Fr. A. Heinze
Jehn MacGinnis
Paul A. Ozanne
Lewis Demars
John A. Leggat
Police Court Delivers Fines to Three Drunks and Others
In police court Judge Sullivan levied fines on three intoxicated men who admitted to city treasury payments of five dollars each after questioning. Henry Miller confessed to shooting at pedestrians with sling shots and received a $10 fine. He will serve five days in jail. A man named Billy John faced malicious mischief for breaking a saloon show case. he claimed it was an accident and the case is set for Friday afternoon with a $30 bond. James McCarthy, accused of a disturbance at Main and Mercury, faced a $10 premium on his head and will deal with Jailer Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Henry Miller
Henry
Jaller Boyle
Billy
John
Coopers
Boyle
James McCarthy
Main
Mercury Streets
James
Doyle
Dentist Dr E E German Returns to North Main Office
Dr E E German resumes practice at 114 North Main Street after a two month stay in Pacific coal cities. He reports improved health and offers to serve the public with quality work at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E German
North Main Street
Pacific
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Idaho Street
Court Houls
Caledonia Street
Hub Addition
Northwest
Fair Brug & Assay Supply Company
Park ST
Buttemont, Mat
Booth’s
Kirk
Pear
A. Booth Cash Grocery
Pure Food
West Park Street
Frank Knott
Nash
Iss Jessie Hill
Jos
Leah
Gen. Kessler
Joen Gillie
Brobeck
tNe
Hoffman House
Macias
Java
East Park St
A. Heinze
A. P .Heinze
the School Board
Maurice Labot
Sarah Gassert
Harry Gassert
Charles H. Carver
W. A. Clark & Bro
Montana
Best Grocery
Saratogo
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Butte Mall
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
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