New Jail Cells Bids From Big Firms Deliberated
County commissioners met to award the jail cell contract after reviewing bids from multiple firms. Proposals covered new cells, corridors, and steel types with prices ranging from around 4 000 to 10 000 dollars, amid flood concerns for the new courthouse grounds and ongoing washout delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Court House
Sheenguleh
HL. A. Strzator
Baynnn
Detroit
Pany Jail Building Company, Co
Bessemer Steel
Pauly Company
Star
Periiratintis
Hartlow Work
Bate and Tack Company
Manton
Oho
Chrome Steel
Ataconda Comet
Sampangs
Maclington. Fay
Globe
Chiraga
Woman charged with horse stealing in county case
A warrant was issued for Mrs Avetin and Chas Simelton and Ted Simelton aged variously for horse stealing. The Simeltons are accused of stealing three horses two mares and one stallion from Youre county, with two horses marked. The case references a pawn shop connection and a probable arrest by Sheriff’s office, with details of property losses and行动.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Simelton
Simeltons
Austin Tees
Simeliang
Seyvice
Jn Ater Nas Bern
Cr Payne
Buite
Beers
Gatis
Fae
Payne
Jairo
Mountain Floods End Angari River Spillovers
Fragmented OCR text shows a flood event affecting the Lorlge river area with details garbled. The readable core mentions flood conditions in a mountainous region, river impact, and possible warnings. Specific names, dates, and locations are unreadable or distorted. The item reads as a chaotic notice of flood activity with no clear casualty or containment data.
Closing Out Sale At Cost Listing Tires And Misc Items
Fragmentary notice advertises a closing out sale at cost for a tire stock and assorted goods. It lists low prices and mentions units such as corsets and clothing items but the text is garbled with many unreadable words, reducing clarity of items and quantities.
Canyon Route Details Near Butte and Divide
The text notes a canyon from the south side of the POE west of Butte along the Oregon Show Line. It also mentions the road as the Worst south of Divide, coming from the south and west side of the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon
Poe Wi
Butte
Oregon Show Line
Divide
Mountains
Local Briefs From Around Anaconda And Butte
Local notes report Joe McDowell heading to Michigan and Thomas F Mahoney on a business trip to Butte. A Henrickson plans a permanent move east while others attend events at the Leland and Norwegian Lutheran church. The Washoe lumber plant near Anaconda gets a second paint coat under Mahan Bros. Captain Mills greets Anaconda friends after months away. A Butte pastor officiated a wedding and J J Callahan returns. Several locals change jobs, auctions are set, mining claims discussed, and a funeral held for Mrs Joseph Lichen.
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Joe McDowell
Michi-gan
Thomas F. Mahoney
Butte
A. Henrickson
East
Standard Drug Company
George Day
Tutte
George F. Lyman v
Leland
Washoe Lumber
Anaconda
Mahan Bros
James TH. Mills
Helena Bx
Montina
Anconda
J.J. Callahan
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Cedar
Fifth and
Alder Streets
Saelocle
Row Ave
Guetafeot
al Wreweleone
Fili Fur Reean
Giety Lade Mining Elitin
Blackfoot
Joseph Lichen
Fuiily
Ie Fexoolation
Mesh
Ma Dan Conley
Dollie Fradiey
White
Folie Prin
Navine
Kim
T. D
Rwony
Oliver Lojeos
Quiver
John Kt
Tory Steain
Stebhine
Behoent
Marenson
Charity ball ticket notices in Nottch Mi
Notices request all persons with tickets or money for the Charity ball to see Mrs. Thomas di Len non a Chrom on April 12 or contact the chairperson of the ticket committee for Charity ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas di Lennon
Telket Committee
News in Brief: Disputed Tran Sthane Rave and Local Troubles
A jumble of disputed crime and civic concerns crosses Washington and Montana. Reports allege a murder in Spokane involving Phinele Roemgan and a broader unrest surrounding public order. Misoula corporate and school board tensions surface over contracts and teacher employment amid budget worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancour
Republie
Wash
Sullivan
Phinele Roemgan
Republic
Court weighs contract enforceability after board term ends
The state superintendent argues teachers would not honor contracts that extend beyond a board’s life. He notes authorities support boards renewing contracts for terms starting after the current board ends. Residents of Wicks and new board members favor Elaine, but the old board was opposed.
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Nlve
Wicks
Butte Education Board Holds Last Meeting of Old Board
The Butte board of education met with Trustees Ling Lane Clinton Burke Dorais and interim superintendent Miss Downey and W Mec White filling A T Morgan’s unexpired term. White’s appointment was confirmed. old board adjourned with next Saturday’s election to seat the new trustees. The group approved $1,078 for the recent election bills and noted $171.07 in postage. Superintendent Hendricks reported school dismissals for county institute and arranged transport monitors for Wiehllton pupils between Boulevard School and Williamsburg.
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Board of Education
Mstees Ling
Lane
Clinton
Burke
Dorais
Miss Downey
W. Mec. White
A. T. Morgan
Downey
White
Richards
Moran
Truster Long
Hills
Hendricks
County Institute
Tie
Wieehillton
Houlevard School
Williamsburg
Havlie
Garden Road Work Advances to Dolomite Gardens Opening
Rush ing garden work under General Manager Wharten of the street railway stem has a crew laying a double track to Dolomite gardens. Preparations for visitors begin and the gardens are expected to open yearly by the 20th. Rede of Nowers will offer rest for weary city residents after a siege of smoke and dust, but will not be visible at the opening.
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Wharten
Rede
Nowers
Know
Catholic Fair At Miners Antun Hill Promises Great Success
A Catholic fair at Miners Antun Hill drew a large crowd with a phurally patronized bazaar and a delightful concert by Mrs. Thomas Lavelle. Tonight a ballad contest features two young contestants, the winner to be chosen by audience votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antun Hill
Bolt
Baetha
Thomas Lavelle
Purchases of votes tied to raffles and balls proposed
The article describes events at Centerville and Miners union hall with raffles for a doll, a schoolgirls contest and mine foreman's contest on various evenings. It notes about 2,000 tickets sold and two grand balls planned at Hibernia hall and Miners' union hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernia Hall
Centerville
Miners’ Union Hall
Daly Plans Large Midwest Horse Stable This Season
In the middle west a strong Daly stable is planned with Marcus Daly’s horses, currently in Dan Dennison’s hands, forming a core. Additional Bitter Root talent will join, aiming for a formidable Midwest operation with Chicago as a key target. Dennison will decide on the final stable size, Daly seeks top prices for yearlings, and May 1 Montana travel plans loom as Daly eyes Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and more.
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San Francisco
Marcus Daly
Middle West
Dan Dennison
Bitter Root
Dennison
Daly
Ella Boland
Limerick
Tennison
Montana
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
York
Lakeland
Mexican primate leaves for Rome in April visit
City of Mexico reports Archbisho Alarcon primate of Mexico departs tonight for Rome via the United States. The trip follows a traditional schedule but clerical circles warn about hostile American press coverage. The piece notes European influence and trade with the U S growing, and mentions Joseph Manley of Augusta Maine visiting Pueblo as rumored presidential candidate. It also references unverified claims about iron mountains of Durange.
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City
Mexico
Archbisho Alarcon
Rome
United States
Diaz
America
Lowtle
Joseph Manley
Augusta
Puebl
Hittington
Iron Mountains
Durange
Bonds Are Deposited in Central Peele Railway Plan
New York April 12 Speyer and Co announce that over 91 percent of the bonds and 8 percent of the stock of the Central Peele Railway company have been deposited under the plan and agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Speyer & Co
Central Peele Railway Company
Readjustment Deposits and Bond Stock Terms Declared
A notice dated February 8, 1899 outlines readjustment terms for deposits. Further deposits require 1 percent cash on par value bonds and $1 per share of stock, continuing until April 2. After that date no more deposits accepted except at issuer discretion with imposed terms and additional payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Notice to creditors in estate of Thomas E Finnegan
Estate in Butte Montana seeks creditors and those with claims against Thomas E Finnegan to present them with vouchers within four months of first publication. Admin J P Collins and attorney M D Lechey request claimants file at No 9 East Granite or 519 Hen nessy Block Silver Bow County. Dated March 4 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Finnegan
East
Granite Street
M. D. Leehey
Hennessy
Silver Bow
J. P. Collins
Thomas Finnegan
Butte
Mrd. Lechey
Idlewild Quartz Mining Claim Notice of Coownership
Notice to 50 owner and heirs that $2100.06 in labor and improvements were expended in 1898 on the Idlewild quartz mining claim in the Suiamit Valley mining district Silver Bow county Montana. If nonpayment of $16.65 within 90 days after publication, interest will vest in the co-owners R McNoweln and W A Kidney. dated February 8 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McEvoy
Suiamit Vallley
Silver Gew
Montana
Silver Bow
Stantana
Idlewild
Silver Bow County
United States
R. McNoweln
W. A. Kidney
Benjamin Armstrong
Divide Creek
Ver Bow County
Oliver King
Saxe Wen
Coma
Goodwin
Sliver Mow County
S Aid
Pat Kirley
James Kirley
Frank Kirle
Proposal for site for public building in Montana 1849
United States Treasury invites sealed proposals for sale of suitable property in Fort Mont. area to locate a public building. Corner lot about 160 by 110 feet preferred, or 150 by 190 feet. Proposals due 10 a.m. March 21, 1849, with diagrams and deeds. buildings to be removed within 30 days if accepted. vendor bears costs.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Act of Cuisis
Ia Futte
Mont
Mia LT. Gage
the “Treasury
Washington, D.C
Montana Divorce Suit Seeks Custody and Alimony
Margaret Thompson sues Ernest Thompson in Silver County Montana district court for dissolution of marriage on grounds of desertion and cruelty. The petition seeks custody of Clarence W. Thompson, alimony, support for plaintiff and child, attorney fees, and court costs with a 20 day reply period. Filed March 25, 1899, in Butte with clerk Clinton C. Clark.
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District Court of the Second Judicial District
State of Montana
Silver Row
Margaret Thompson
Earnest Thompson
Granite Street
Butte
Montana
Jennie Doe
Clarence W. Thompson
A. D
Clinton C, Clark
Wilkins
Cotter
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