Operations Suspended At Peck Concentrator Plant
The Peck test concentrator at the old Centennial site near Butte was halted after a few months of operation. Franklin Farrel backed the venture, but R D Grant found the test unsatisfactory and plans to suspend work. Machinery costing about 20000 is deemed inadequate, with future larger equipment under consideration. A watchman remains on site as miners doubt the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial
A. B. Peck
Peck
Butte
Franklin Farrel
Parrot Copper, and Silver Mining Company
Enteprise
R. D. Grant
Grant
Utah
Mr. Farrel
Salt Lake
New York
England
Farrel
Mr. Peck
Pooley Murder Trial Jury Selection Advances in Court
Jury selection for the state against Thomas Pooley on charges of murdering his daughter and her husband, Mr and Mrs Thomas Littlejohn, resumed in Judge Clancy's court. By late hours, prospects to obtain twelve jurors before adjournment were only fair. an extra venire list was examined for qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pooley
Thomas Littlejohn
Dan D. Sullivan
Thomas Rowan
Thomas Dugan
William Dwyer
Bernard Quinn
Ad Williams
T. Ryan
F. R. Corden
A. L. Green
John Hearn
Thomas Haggerty
John McAuliffe
Mike Read
Terrence Cassidy
Tim T. Sullivan
A. 8. Whiteway
E. J. Schwefel
K. J. McRae
Richard Hancock
N. Lafontise
J. D. McPhee
Joseph P. Cosgrove
Frank A. Paulsen
John J. O'Meara
William Seymour
Joseph H. Case
W. McC. White
Robert Tait
Andrew Corkish
A. J. Smalley
R. F. Pearce
John Odgers
John Holland
D. H. Holland
George Grosse
W. D. Fenner
Lee Davenport
George Spillum
Richard Mulholland
Peter Lyden
William Bush
School of Mines Trustees Meet to Open Preparatory Work
The School of Mines trustees met Saturday evening in President Leonard's office with J. B. Richards as chairman, E. Moulthrop secretary, and Joseph V. Long present. Bills for equipment were approved and the school will open tomorrow with a preparatory program through Wednesday to organize, including examiners and classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Mines
Leonard
J. B. Richards
Pene E. Moulthrop
Joseph V. Long
School opens with students and new janitor chosen
The board began at 3 a m and ran to 5 p m. The chairman was authorized to form a committee for the building dedication soon. John McDonald was elected janitor among about forty applicants as the school will open with a party of Atty students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Atty
SILER INQUEST OVER TRAMP WHO DIED ON TRAIN HATCHING BRAKE ROD
Coroner Jullien and a jury opened an inquest into John Siler who died after trying to swing under a passenger train at Silver Bow Junction. Deputy Buckingham and Agent Watson testified, noting Siler grabbed the rod to board the rear car, was caught by wheels, and the train stopped as he breathed his last. Witnesses described ongoing thefts of rides by swinging the rod. the inquest adjourned to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jullien
John Siler
Silver Bow Junction
Buckingham
Watson
Siler
Agent Watson
Three Children Shot Near Buckman House Inquiry Continues
Three children of J. Rose aged 7, 6, and 2 1 2 were struck by shot from a No 8 shotgun while sitting in a doorway at 1311 South Montana. Jessie suffered arm flesh lacerations and facial injuries from gravel and sand. Olivia and Rosa were spared serious harm. Detective Murphy questioned two boys nearby and two Henron youths denied firing. Dr Wells treated the injuries. coroner services were considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rose
Placer Street
South
Montana Street
Jessie
Olivia
Rosa
Arthur Buckman
Mr. Murphy
Leon
John Henron
Town Street
Wells
Jesale
Seventy Five Citizens Admitted At Judge Clancy Matinee
Judge Clancy presided over a matinee ceremony admitting 75 individuals as citizens. The group included 21 from Ireland, 18 from Finland, 8 from England, 7 from Austria, 3 from Italy, 2 each from Norway Iussis Switzerland Sweden and 1 from Germany. Citizens were processed at about one every two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Ireland
Finland
England
Austria
Canada
Norway
Italy
Iussis
Switzerland
Sweden
Germany
Opening of Butte Public Schools Brings Large Enrollment
The fall term begins with crowding at multiple buildings as 150 pupils crowd the Lincoln receiving room and rooms across Webster Garfield and Grant. Superintendent Young notes orderly discipline and plans shifting to relieve congestion, urging prompt enrollment and class placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Leamy
Miss Tumphrey
Kansas State University
Brown
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Buffalo Normal College
Leary
Prang Institute
Chicago
Sue Baldwin
Miss. Baldwin
Atlantic City
Young
Lincoln School
Professor Young
Webster
Garfield
Grant School
Schholar
Inter Mountain
Helena Defeats Great Falls 8 to 3 in Helena Game
The Helena and Great Falls baseball teams met yesterday in Helena with Great Falls winning 8 to 3. The Indians, Great Falls, played on the road. The prior meeting at Great Falls saw Helena lose 15 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Great Falls
Indians
Bald Newspaper Man Praises Herpicide Hair Cure
Daniel Searles of Butte, a veteran journalist, writes January 10 that Newbro Herpicide cured his dandruff and promoted new hair growth. He claims the product kills the dandruff germ at the scalp root to stop hair loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Daniel Searles
Butte
Awrites
Avalea
Suits for Divorce Involving Brouse and Maryatt
Lenora Brouse seeks a legal separation from Arthur W. Brouse alleging marriage in the city on January 3, 1893 and desertion in October 1906 with a request for $100 attorney fees. Calvin Maryatt seeks a divorce from Hattie Maryatt saying they wed in Froze man on December 12, 1890 and that she deserted him on July 12, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Brouse
Arthur W. Brouse
Arthur
Alde Lastie Ahe
Calvin Maryatt
Hattie Maryatt
Frozeman
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestive Health
An old advertisement proclaims the stomach as the foundation of health and promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and even malaria fever and ague. It notes the private revenue stamp on the bottle neck and brands the product as a monarch stomach remedy.
Larkin Estate Report by Administrator Heinze
F Augustus Heinze files in the Larkin estate as administrator. He reports no receipts but notes $59.90 paid out and two claims totaling $4 000 allowed against the estate. In the Snohomish and Tramway suit in federal court he states $2 614 55 paid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Augustus Heinze
Larkin
Snohomish
Tramway
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Comfort for Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful dirty feet, corns, bunions, sweating and tired feet. It claims instant relief and easy fits for shoes, selling through druggists and shoe stores and by mail from Allen Olmstead in Le Roy, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Driceista
Ehoe
Tampa
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Mould Your Fortune in Mutual Life Ad
An insurance ad urges readers that fortune depends on themselves and promotes Mutual Life of New York with W. C. Bachelor as district manager at 8 Broadway Butte Montana and Dr German at Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
New York
W. C. Bachelor
Broadway
Butte, Mont
Notice to Contractors for Whitehall School Building Bid
Sealed proposals are invited to furnish labor and materials and erect a two story brick school house at Whitehall Montana. Bids due September 1900 noon at the district No 4 school clerk office. Bid must include a 5 percent certified check and a 60 percent performance bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District No. 4
Whitehal
Montana
Whitehall
Wilver Bot
Butte
Atantee
Salory
Bohoot
Whitebalt Mout
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