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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1878
Page
3
The letter describes Philipsburg as prosperous with ore from the Trout and Wope mines, noting shaft depth, drift work, and ore yields. It mentions Western Company mining skills, potential extended prosperity, and a rebroadcast of local social items including dancing and marriage notices amid discussion on publishing notices.
A report details an attack at Maze Sweetlawn Park on the evening of the 7th as Lara Davis, a suspected prostitute, confronted by Rafaela and others. Acid was thrown, injuring Louisa Davis and left eye damage. Rafael Acosta and Rafaela implicated. tangled backstory includes improprieties and a marriage.
The article details Rafela and Davis being arrested after a grievous assault in which a color servant’s purchase of nitric acid and a plan to throw a fatal liquid on Louisa are revealed. Testimony connects Rafela to the crime, with Hasteins and others implicated. Grant Jury sets bonds at $4,500 each. Davis’s release pending further examination.
A Butte mining operation announces the Walk Brothers arrival and boiler installation at their new power plant, with plans to sink a main shaft and open a new level. Also reported is the marriage of Geo Wy Nenkik and Louella Beal at the Centennnial hotel, witnessed by family friends, followed by a wedding dinner. A local incident recounts Mr. Chasteen Humphrey’s violent act and six months’ confinement for deed related to a homestead dispute. A new hardware store is announced on Main Street in Butte to supply mining, carpentry, and general goods with prompt service to outside camps.
The item mix covers local business moves including Willow Creek Lumber Co expanding near West Broadway and contractors dressing stone for Cohen & Copinus on Main Street. It notes shortages and shipments, a birth name correction, clothing ads, sleighing weather, and a substantial column on school punctuality urging regular attendance.
A Helena physician disputes a previous report on Mr. Konzleman of this area. Dr. Holmes contends the man suffered from rib fractures, not delayed pleural effusion, and disputes earlier diagnoses and treatment. The обмен article notes Holmes objected to the original summary but provides corrected details from the attending physician.
Personal notices from Deer Lodge include A J Davia, Dr Blake of Helena, and Mr James St Blake of Butte visiting town. W A Clark and Low P Smith have recent absences, with pneumonia concerns for a child and others traveling for work or news from Helena and Glendale. A US Marshal seized wood near Glendale, while Mr Forbis impressed at the recent district court. A column discusses school tardiness, public versus private schools, and a San Francisco letter from The Independent names various Oakland figures. Fidelity Lodge No 8 installs officers in Butte with L E Holmes presiding and a list of newly installed officers.
Mr W H Young reports purchasing a 30 horsepower engine in Chicago for the Burlington Mill to be shipped to Montana. The mill currently has eight stamps and one pan with one settler, capable of about four tons daily. the plan is to add two pans and a new settler to reach twelve tons daily, with no extra workers. Prices fall as Bonnero & Go. cut Ginghaons to 16 cents per yard, and mills advertise reductions in fabrics.
The misspelled items show a roster of uncalled letters dated January 16, 1873. Names include Arnold, Washbn Brailes Fie, Bartana Woo Pauers, Join Pf Ritote Gil, Uriswaf war, Esprert lay Mog, Kemper SF, Ken Loyd, David Moore Nelson, Nor tare Puy Isborn, Olsen Henry Pankes Jonas, Rey A Z Quinn B Hryan, Williams A Ww Wotself, and others. Readers asked to state advertised and provide date of notice if found.
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