Butter Price Note Reflects RB Buyer Interest
A brief item notes a buyer labeled RB seeking butter at 3 pounds for $125 per pound. The fragment suggests market activity but lacks full context or names of buyers or sellers.
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
7
A brief item notes a buyer labeled RB seeking butter at 3 pounds for $125 per pound. The fragment suggests market activity but lacks full context or names of buyers or sellers.
A persistent rumor in Silver Bow County ties John T. Baldwin to the position of Judge in department 3 of the district court with Governor Eisley said to favor the selection. Baldwin’s mining ties and past service as county attorney are noted, but no definite confirmation or offer has reached him, and attempts to reach Baldwin failed.
In United Sun circuit court a suit filed by Latham Largey M S Largey Lot Largey and Lotu Largey guardians of Mary M Lagaey and Creigh ton Large against John A Creighton seeking court ordered sale and partition of the Spectator mine. Plaintiffs claim minors benefit from sale and that tenancy in common harms operation and value, proposing distribution per heirs with one sixth to Toya F P Largey one twelfth to other plaintiffs and over half to Creighton.
Samuel T Solverson of McRae & Solverson was arrested on claims he opened a pension draft and altered a letter to his own use. Deputy Dave Meikle holds a warrant for Kenneth J Mettie, tied to the alleged scheme. Bond for Solverson set at 500 with sureties OC M Voender and ALP Gillis. The case involves a pension draft and a blank voucher from the U S Pension Office. Solverson calls the matter unfortunate and says Strayer seeks to seize the draft without repayment. He argues the affair could save many jobs if the business remains active.
A competition narrows to three firms for the Masonic temple in this city. George Desnel Link Carter of Butte and Bell Kent Helena vie for design with prize cash of 100 and 50. Site west of the high school has been cleared, and construction will cost about 50000 for a lodge building to serve as a home for the Masons.
Readers report a steady stream of Mormons through Butte daily heading toward a northern destination. The routes suggest a colony forming in British Columbia with possible overland stock movements via Great Northern lines. They decline to discuss plans, with most travelers tracing to Mount Nebo Utah.
Meremr Ti Evel sues John A Elwell for alimony as the defendant appears to defend no further. Court orders Elwell to pay 40 a month and attorney fees of 100, amid sensational claims he married not Evel but George Glover's wife at the ceremony.
The Warver shop, now near the new post office, advertises the town's only hydraulic barber chairs designed for children's haircuts, highlighting a modern feature to attract families.
A 16 year old, Enesell Liga, was jailed yesterday on a charge of forging Mrs McFarland’s name to a 25 dollar check. She was released on bond, and authorities expect the matter to settle out of court. Mrs McFarland says the girl claimed she was owed more than the paid amount and admits she signed the check. The employer does not want prosecution and the matter may be dropped.
The Daly Bank and Trust Company of Butte invites dep osits of Boston Montana uon stock to consolidate the listed mining companies with Amalgamated Copper Co. Terms available on request. Also mentions a miners and prospectors excursion to the Southwest with special round trip train tickets on the Santa Fe route from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to New Mexico and Arizona at one cent per mile, valid thirty days. For details contact Warren at 411 Dooly Block Salt Lake City Utah.
In the District Court of the Second Judicial District Silver Bow County Montana estate of Jamay Hanratty deceased. Under a court order dated March 20 1901 a private sale will describe a parcel in Silver Bow County tied to a deed from James Welch dated August 7 1900 and recorded in deed records. The description begins at the southeast corner and follows bearings and distances including a point where Fawker lode corner bears south 9 degrees 40 minutes east MT feet.
A brief item notes improvements at the local post office including new darker chairs chosen for children and a focus on artistic aesthetic in the renovation.
The notice advertises a set of seri as games including Combination Carom Crokenole Alchema Wars In Saute Afview and the Philippines Tour Riders at one third off regular prices. It urges families to buy now for home amusements and savings.
McCarthy receives renewed public honor for opening the first store in the city hall building and later becoming the jail’s first prisoner. A prior incident involving a kiss and a misstep was considered, with Judge Sullivan imposing a minimal $3 fine this morning.
An examination of applicants will be held at the county school superintendent office next Friday and Saturday the 26th and 31st. Mary Mullins is County Superintendent of Schools.
Judge Knowles in Helena denied a motion in the Miles Finlen versus John Devlin et al case over the Minnie Healey tode chitin mining interests. The court delayed action until final decree, granted the plaintiff twenty days to file a bill of exceptions, and noted a dismissal motion by F Augustus Heinze. An affidavit warned that closing the mine would require about $100,000 to reopen and up to $8,000 monthly to keep water out, risking ore losses and reduced mine value.
J. B. Reynolds offers a round trip by Great Northern Railway from Butte to Boulder with one week of board and bathing privileges at Hot Springs included. Tickets priced at 15.80 dollars each.
An advertisement touts Kemmerer coal as the best choice for a hot fire with little ash and no wind. It claims this coal costs no more than inferior grades and invites customers to buy from Citizens' Coal Co located at No. 5 Broadway.
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