Local notes from Virginia City May correspondence
May reports from Thig and adjoining counties in Virginia City cover travels and visits. T J Farrell sold saddle horses in Billings. Hon Alex Metzel and Rev Oliver visited. J J Connor and A C Hall returned from the coast. bank official R J Moore and Judge D J Norton were guests. weather and cattle conditions are noted with local society scenes and a Lima theater summary.
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Virginia City
Vinernra City
T. J. Farrell
Billings
Alex Metzel
Rev. Oliver
Meadow Creek
J.J. Connor
Washington
A. C. Hall
Amos
Harry
San Francisco
Madison County
California
Alder Gulch
R. J. Moore
Dillon National Bank of
Dillon
D. J. Norton
Albany
N. Y
New York
Butte
Nicholsia Briefing on Import and Mining Visit
Nicnoura reports heavy snow and icicles as C Bunting and Co clear shelves for removal. Mr Bradford of London, principal stockholder in Viola mining and smelting visits Nicholia with experts to inspect the mine and mining matters. aged 70, his first American trip, politely impressed.
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Loave
Levi Halverson
Lary Robison
Aggie Farnham
Seb Tenoy
Laura Berger
Craft
Ei Meganhaia
Mamie Stover
Sated Otis
George Woodcox
Dick Langley
Dan Griffin
Barnham
Dan Gutting
Hell Mr
Ccc
Cpep
Cence
Charles Gritfin
Peleg
Odd Ripley
Mr Withrow
George Woodcox Tondy
George Ripley
Cranky Banks
John Rtover
Halverson
Masa Robison
Charity
Miss Stover
Ed Ripley
Pedler
Toney
Will Bell
Spriggs
Louve
Charles Griffin
Woodcox
Stover
John West
West
Annie
Ogden
H. Miller
Otto Gosman
Huron
Oak
W. B. Starr
Rodersburg
L. C. Ford
Main Street
Nicnoura
May
C. Bunting & Co
Mr. Bradford
London
Viola Mining and Smelting Company
Nicholia
Bradford
America
Contested Lyrics of Boon and Boom De Ay Songlets
A New York composer claims authorship of a popular song version titled boomer and boom de ay, noting a year of work on verses that describe a sweet Texan society girl and a London music hall scene. The piece travels through chorus lines ta ra ra boom de e and the refrain, tracing disputes over its creation and public performance.
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Brenera
Boonalong
New York
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Sprain Cure
An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures sprained ankles in one to three days when applied at once and relieves pain immediately. It lists wide healing claims for burns bruises sore throat and more and credits N M White as seller. The Arkansas Bankers Association dedicates 50000 to furnish a room in the State Building for use during the Fair.
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Ballard
N. M. White
Arkansas Bankers’ Association
Arkansas State Building
White and family return from the east after long trip
Governor White and daughter Carrie returned from an eight thousand mile five week journey east visiting major cities and Chicago for the World's Fair commission meeting. He notes power limits for a Lovell ranch electric mill and supports water works bonds after survey and engineer estimates. He predicts growing Chicago silver will be avoided until gold scarcity prompts reform.
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B. F. White
Carrie
Mr. White
White Plains
Mars
White
Chicago
Montana
Washington
New York
Lovell
Oters
The Cooper Callahan Affair at State Convention
The article recounts a dispute at a Republican state convention over delegate nominations. Col Callahan named Bielenberg of Deer Lodge, provoking a loud objection from Cooper the so called sheep king, who had prior tensions with Bielenberg.
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Callahan
King Cooper
Cooper-Callahan
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead
Col
Bielenberg
Cooper
Beaverhead Delegates Laud Callahan After Courtroom Fracas
In a heated moment King Cooper surged at Callahan but was halted. Beaverhead delegates unanimously defend Callahan, saying he acted as a gentleman and that the epithet directed at the Cascade man was fitting given the provocation.
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Callahan
King Cooper
Beaverhead
Cascade
Dillon's New Race Track Praised By Noted Horseman
W H Raymond of Dillon praised the new Dillon race track in Butte describing it as the finest in Montana with an 18 inch rise, a regulation mile, 60 feet width for eight abreast starts, 1000 seat grandstand, 150 horse boxes, a lush park of 87 acres with water pressure, shade trees, and a two story floral hall. He says Dillon will shine in the racing season and a fair will follow the meet around Oct 1 with other races. The piece also notes merchants carnival at the opera house, Dillon High School commencement May 20, and a Liver and blood tonic advertisement.
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W. H. Raymond
Dillon
Butte
Mr. Raymond
Montana
Democratic County Convention in Dillon on June 4
The Democratic County Central Committee calls a Dillon meeting for June 4 to elect nine delegates and nine alternates to the State Convention in Nozem an. Precincts are allotted representation and primaries will be held May 28 to choose delegates and alternates. The state ticket nomination will be handled at the state convention as directed by the State Central Committee.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Heaverheld County
Dillon
Tozeman
Fich
Uae
Argenta
Bannack
Dewey's
Medicine Lodge
Birch Creek
Hed Rock
Cavendish
Marysville
Tochrane’s
Spring Hills
Lima
State Central Committee
Nozéman
Democratic County Central Committee
T. W
Priestley’s Onyx Fast Seeks Mail Sample Requests
In three months of business Priestley’s Onyx Fast offers samples and price information by mail. The firm promises quick, complete details and a commitment to best value at a reasonable profit for families needing home deliverables in Butte and nearby towns.
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Butte
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Centennial
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Mayy Towers
Sam Burnside
Red Rock Lake
Marble
S. Williams
Red Rock
Salmon City
Idaho
Read
A. C. Murphy
Charles Dunham
Mr. Vel
Madison Basin
Shambow’s
Granger
Tribune
Billy Smith
Junction
Lost River
Hanley
Mr. Smith
Phil. Shenon
Mr. Shenon
G. Porcel
G. Yeaman
Williams
Hill
Dillon and Viginity
Governor White
Cuntaide
Opera House
Dillon High School
F. M. ‘Thomas
Sandy McDonald
Craig Snyder
Og Pie
Reid
Maud Lamont
Napoleon Bonaparte
Mark Poindestar
Peter Gray
Clarence Axe
Aspinwall
Olympus
Roscoe Cornell
N. M. White's
H. Padley
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Priestley
Onyx
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