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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1877
Page
3
A Butte correspondent laments irregular local timekeeping and proposes synchronized schedules. He cites differing practices in Deer Lodge Missoula and other towns, urging a standard to avoid constant clockwatching and confusion. He mentions Captain Cutler’s plan to shift clocks and asks surveyors to record time for public use.
Copper miners report steady output with Parks Var rat and Mountain lode shows strong ore. Rainbow lode development excites Butte residents. Johnny Davis survives self inflicted wound after attempted suicide in Chinatown area. La Plata mine owners plan 20 stamp mill spring start with thousand tons of ore on dump averaging 80 to 120 ounces of silver per ton.
The community reports a general assembly at Loeber's Hall on Wednesday at 7 30. Deputy Sheriff Beck pursues license enforcement for local businesses. The Laster mill and Dexter mill operations resume, with ore from Lia Plata and Burlington ride contributing to bullion output. A new Park avenue building foundation advances for a warehouse as Rev. We GC Schippenia’s son enters the commission business. The Rainbow lode shows active tunneling, and a new hotel near Missoula gulch aims to serve miners. U S Assay Office rules require melting bullion into bars with stamped fineness and government seals, charges at one eighth of one percent. The Davis mill runs steadily, handling nine to ten tons daily on low grade ore from Lexington, with quicksilver issues resolved.
A string of visitors and locals in Butte and nearby towns is noted. Joaquin Abasenthal and Henry Jacobs spent days in town, F E Glennon the dentist plans to stay until the tenth. Dr Whitford’s office on Broadway will host patients. Charley Bielenberg and brother expect to open a shop soon in town. Notables include W A Clark, Lou Smith, John Buxton, and William Stevens. Keisel Co forwarders arrived for the Territory rounds. William Wilson plans a billiard hall at Main and Broadway with two fine billiard tables en route from Corinne.
The Georgetown mine owners Guildros and Kelley ran 200 tons of ore in ten days, earning about $4,000. A six man crew continues at steady pace with ore hauling, while the Monroe Mill at Dewey’s Flat started up with Purvine nine mile ground expected to yield big clean lip next season. The Missoulian editor travels to the Capital to observe legislators, as Helena residents are noted for swift political action.
An advertisement touts Bennett's Magic Cure as a top remedy for rheumatism aralgia and chronic pains. It claims swift relief and invites readers to try it at Weatxel's drug store in Butte.
A Deer Lodge gathering of business and agricultural leaders on September 29 discussed a North South railroad. Most favored a North South line with reasonable aid if a safe Mitchell bill style law is kept. Elsewhere in the county petitions show support for Gould-Dillon proposals, urging timely rail access and affordable funding without hurried action.
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