Sensational Alport Will Case Unfolds In Butte Investigation
A second alleged will of John D. Alport, died in Butte, prompts private detectives to probe fraud. Witnesses Geigerich and Evans reveal forged documents, forged signatures, and a scheme to swindle Helena capitalists. Five heirs dispute the property in Jefferson and Silver Bow counties, including six Basin mining claims and the Minnie Healey mine interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Alport
Butte
Jefferson
Silver Bow
Michael Geigetich
Jusuire Nichwis
Alport
Alpert
Nichols
Geigerich
Jefferson County
Gergerich
B.C. W. Evans
Evans
H. West
Boulder
San Francisco
Missoula County
Golden Gate City
Henry Osborne
Basin
Helena
Isla
Minnie Healey
Helenaites
Geigersch
Vans
City of
Mexico
Nic-aragua
Bouldey
Fair opens Monday at the copper stocks market
The Fair opens Monday September 11 as Dom Paul and English factions clash over policy. Bears pushed prices lower on the Boston stock exchange with Parrot dropping to 46 before briefly rising to 49 and closing at 48. Amalgamated opened at 95.96, bid 94, asked 95 at 11:30. Boston & Montana started 188 242 and closed 60 65 after Butte & Boston opened 674 70 and closed 60 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Paul
Bears
Boston Stock Exchange
Parrot
Amalgamated
Boston & Montani
Butte & Boston
Judge Frees Diver in Chinatown Pole Incident Case
In Morning proceedings before Judge Sullivan at 79 West Park Fair, Charles Diver faced charges after a flagpole incident in Chinatown and a dust cloud over a dragon entanglement. judge discharged him as diplomats showed no risk of international tension. Others, including John Myers and Josie Bunrick, faced fines or trials for obscenity and ethics violations, while Mollie Murray and Mary Stone paid fines for disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Diver
Chinatown
Sullivan
Mr. Dierer
John Myers
Josie Bunrick
Tenderloin
Mollie Murray
Mary Stone
Wits
James Jitnings
California
Charles Croszen
Ed Dunn
Death of Thomas Cartwright at Murray Hospital
Thomas Cartwright foreman at the Boston and Montana smelter died from burns after a slag explosion suffered about a month ago. He was about 32, head of a family. An inquest is set for tomorrow at Richards' undertaking rooms. The Story Beautiful illustrated lecture by Father MacCorry at Granada house Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cartwright
Boston & Montana
Murray & Freund's Hospital
Cartwright
Richards’ Undertaking Rooms
Probate of will in Silver Bow County hearing set
In the Sound Judicial District of Mitta County Bilver Bow the district court fixes September 21, 1899 at 2 PM for probate of the will of Samuel B. Stuart deceased and appoints Lucena S. Wadsworth to attend as testamentary guardian. Notice to be published at least ten days before date in the Daily Inter Mountain. Dated September 9, 1899. William Clancy, Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound
Mitta
Bilver Bow
Samuel BH. Stuart
Silver Bow
Samuel
Stuart
Lucena
Wadsworth
Asd
Welling
Eid
Stud Enirt
Inter Mountain
Said
William Clancy
Pennsylvania Admissibility in Slugging Case Trials and Assaults
The article reports on a civil ruling about the admissibility of location notices in the McGill case tied to the Montana Ore Purchasing Company versus Boston and Montana. It notes testimony by a mineral surveyor, a judge’s avoidance, and the ongoing proceedings. It also details William McGill’s arrest for three first degree assault charges on his former wife Bridget McGill and two others, describing the weapon used, the injuries, and family history including a divorce and prior incidents. Additional items include estates petitions for Montana Pfaff and Andrew J. De Lashmutt, property conveyances, and lawsuits demanding performance of contracts with damages sought. The piece mentions related court actions by J. P. Collins and others, with hearings scheduled before Judge Lindsay on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Boston & Montana Company
Pennsylvania
Ine Hayes
O'Neill
Centersville
William McGill
Bridget McGill
Mary Downing
Kate Miller
Mel Gill
McGill
Walkerville
East Summit Street
Mra. McGill
Mrs. McGill
Mrs. Downing
J. P. Collins
District Court
Montana Pfaff
Andrew J. de Lashmutt
William Coleman
Deer Lodge
de Lashmutt
Montrose
Lindsay
Fragmentary Food Price List From an Old Gazette
A garbled OCR fragment lists various food items with distorted names and prices. It mentions ham, deviled turkey, cheese, and cakes among others, but the exact items, prices, and vendors are unclear due to heavy transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Will of Samuel H. Stuart Mentioned in Random Text
The fragmented notice references the will of Samuel H. Stuart with executrix Mrs. Wallsworth. It notes estate details and a lawsuit involving Singer Manufacturing Co for damages from a horse. Beneficiaries include William Stuart and Mrs. Stuart, with Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Godefroy listed for specific duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Stuart
Wallsworth
Boston
RNS
KdaNma
Singer
Willi B. Steirt
Ram
Whitehall
Local Briefs From Butte And Meaderville News
Local briefs report dental parlors opening on North Main, a 98 year old funeral in Meaderville, a Crystal Springs reception, and a ranchero park racing day that drew a crowd but had no paid admission. Also noted are a search warrant for mining stope items, a promotion for Butte and Bingham Copper Mining shares, and several local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisseras
G. Bates
Tiner
Montana Music Company Tel
Hls
Dolman & Janson
West Broadway
Butte Stove Repaly Company
BE. Park
Fale Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Puri
Z. W. Reed
Butte
B. Cock’s
North Main Street
William
John Leary
Dublin Gulch
Tnien Club
Crystal Springs
Ordeya
Babcock & Co
Williath J. Mathews
Main Street
Meeaderville
Meaderville M. B
John Hosking
Butte & Bingham Copper Mining Company
W. H. Nichols
Huste
Justice Marrington
J. B. O'Neill
HK J. Collins
North Mainsetremt
Meaderville
Anders
Oneill
Ranchero Park
Personal Notices From a 19th Century Newspaper
John K. Cowan of Salt Lake City visits. Charles Hartman of Bozeman is in town. Fine of Madison County noted. John B. Wellcome returns from an eastern trip. Tyley Worden and wife of Missoula staying in Butte. Mr. and Mrs. John Gorman of Pocatello visiting. Mrs. M Gallagher and son Avihur return from the East. L. J. McLean back from business trip to Philadelphia and other eastern cities. W. E. Reynolds and WW McDowell back from two weeks dancing in the Belt mountains. Simonson, cashier of the Northern Express, enjoyed a visit in Helena. Livideas and a young man from the city plan to Salt Lake tomorrow. Myra DeGay of Muties and Charl Le Smith in business matter. Georgie Gibbs, a popular Missouri actress, with Mr. and Mrs. Smith taking apartments in the Scott block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
McDowell
Iren
Simonson
Great Noro Express Company
Eljoyid
Helene
Livideas
Ikim Salt Leake
Mika Myra DeGay
Charl le Smith
Eive
Blg
Georgie Gibbs
Missouri
Aml Mea
Smith
Scott Bluck
Warrant Issued in Weft of Bullion Theft Case
A warrant connected with the bullion theft from Bi Metallic Mining was issued by the county attorney late this afternoon. The intended recipient’s identity was made public by Wak Hol. Authorities note possible additional arrestees and speculate on further excursions or plots connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi-Metallic
Atturney
Bane
Ena
Duel on the Prairie Ends in Death Two Mexicans Fall
A tense cattle camp encounter escalates to a mounted duel between Dick and Pedro over a stolen horse. Both dudes lash ropes and close, but Dick shoots Pedro through the head, then is shot by another Mexican as Pedro dies. The attackers flee across the prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedro
Chy Mher
Beth
Leah
Bud
Dilek
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Notice to Co-Owners on Mining Claim Payments
West Park notice to Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers and heirs executors administrators and assigns. Under section 2524 US statutes, payments for labor and improvements on Lottie quart lode mining claim in Bitterroot Valley Bilver Bow County Montana recorded in book 138. Totals: 29 dollars for 1895 1896 1897 and 1898, covering representation of the claim. If not paid within 90 days after service by publication ownership may transfer to the undersigned per statute. Michael Ward Butte Mont June 1 1699.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick W. Murray
Nicholas Ayers
United States
Bunmit Valley
Bilver Bow County
Montana
Ody
P. W. Murray
Jude
Michael Ward
Butte
Mont
Proposals Wanted for School District Sanitary Wall Contract
Proposals will be received by the trustees of School District No 1 Silver Bow county Montana until 8 o clock a m September 7 189 percent for the erection and completion of a retaining wall and steps to be built on the school property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behool
Silver How County
Montana
Powerful Rifle Tale From Far West Frontier
A fragment recounts Captain Daideteau of the Krench army and a tiny bore rifle firing a Dallot at long range. It recalls a 40 year old trip from Sydney Nebraska with seven Americans and five Mexicans, ending in a tense dinner dispute between an American named Dick McAll and a quarrelsome Mexican Pedro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daideteau
Krench Army
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Pedro Mealies
Ferenser
Texa
Hiva
Pedra
Proposals for Building Retaining Wall in Butte Montana
Public bid notice lists lots 18 to 22, block 12 Legent and Foster Addition Butte Silver Bow Montana. Proposals must be addressed to Thomas Richards school clerk and marked Proposals for Building Retaining Wall with 10 percent certified check forfeitable to Henry Mueller, president of school board. Proposals due per drawings and specifications by W A O'Brien. Trustees reserve right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legent & Foster
Butte
Silver Bow
Montana
W. A. O'Brien
Thomas Richards
Henry Mueller
Silver Bow County
Alias Summons in the Justice Court of Silver Bow
The State of Montana to Roy R Markness, defendant. Tim Harrin, Justice of the Peace, issues this summons for you to appear at 110 North Main Street Butte Montana within five days after service to answer a suit seeking 26.85 for board furnished to you. If you fail to appear judgment will be taken for the amount and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliver Bow
Shiver Bow
State of Montana
Tim Harington
St. B. Thomas
Piaintitt
Roy Fe. Harkness
Roy R Markness
North Main Street
Butte
Silver Bow
County of Silver Bow
Uis
A. D
Tim Harrin
VCON
Notice to Co Owner in Maid of Erin Lode Mining Claim
Co owner John Rooney informs Patrick mate ad Francia Cats heirs or assigns that expenditures totaling 466.66 must be contributed within 90 days or all rights to the Maid of Erin lode mining claim in Silver Bow County Montana will vest in Rooney. The claim was located March 26 1890 by W Murray Francis Callan and John Connay and recorded in Aliver ton county records. June 18 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Mate
Francia
United States
Ners
Maid of
Erin Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
W. Murray
Francis Callan
John Coonay
Aliverton County
John Rooney
Butte, Mont
Silver City Grocery Mine Prices From Aged Port To Champagne
A fragmented price list shows aged port and wines with per gallon figures, including Sherry, Maret Wine, Angelica Wine, and various brandies and spirits. Whisky noted as 20 years old and Old Tom Gin listed with per gallon pricing. Champagne appears with a bottle offer to CABLOMET.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.j
Cablomet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Libbey
Jewelers
West Park
Judge Sullivan
Dr. Wix
Father MaccCorry
Gran Sera House
the Law's House
Clancy
John Floyd
A. A. McMillan
Julia M. Barker
Barnard
Tweena S. Wadsworth
C&m
Sual Price, Ic
White Front
N. Main St
Iso
Wix
John K. Cowan
Salt Lake City
Charles 3. Hartman of
Bozeman
City
Thor Richards
Silver City
E. Park Street
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