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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
3
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The preliminary hearing in the state’s case against Thomas Johns charged with adultery with Mrs Sarah Davies of 528 South Colorado street was held in Justice Marsland's Walkerville court. Prosecution by Peter Breen. Defense by George B Gygert. Testimony included Mrs Davies and neighbors. Johns allegedly posed as Davies to seek medical service and used a Philippine soldier's initials. The case was adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow for further advisement.
Frank S. Colburn known as the Yankee tourist and song writer since leaving Philadelphia four years ago arrived in New York on foot. He models Uncle Sam with chin whiskers and a blue red white hat and explains delays by rough travels and failed attempts to reach Asia and the Philippines. He walked from San Francisco toward Europe after a nine month California enlistment.
United States Land Office Helena Montana June 22 1900 notice that Anaconda Copper Mining Company filed for patent on McNair Lode located in Summit Valley Silver Bow County with exact survey details and adjoining claims. Another notice from Providence Suljoise Butte Montana July 10 1900 covers 124.7 feet of Atlin lode mining claim with survey nos 803 and related radials and excluded area. both records filed by George D Greene Register and Samos Bate Jr attorney.
Salt Lake prepares for a grand August event with bicycling and boating attractions while Montana tourist traffic arrives. Mary Allan seeks legal separation from James Allan over desertion, noting a 1890 marriage in McDonald Pa. Rev. Hoskins reports Trinity Methodist parish finances and activities, highlighting funds raised, baptisms, funerals, pastoral visits, and Sunday school totals.
The Butte fruit and produce market reports rising quality as prices fall on many items. Plums reach 10 cents a basket, cherries 12 1/2 cents per pound, Georgia watermelons 2 cents a pound, and bananas 30 cents a dozen. Other goods include sugar pears at 25 cents for 6 pounds, tomatos 75 cents per 20 pound crate, and various fish at set rates. Chickens sell for 15 cents a pound, with spring birds at 20 cents. Crabs 20 cents and lobsters 35 cents per pound.
Prof. Winchell of the School of Mines has returned from Paris and visits relatives at St Paul. He plans to come to Butte soon. The school opens September 11 with rapid progress toward active work. Trustees met briefly, auditing several bills.
Trustee in bankruptcy of Silver City Mercantile offers sealed bids for entire stock at the store on Front Street, South Butte. Bids must be in writing with a 10 percent certified check, payable if accepted. balance due within 24 hours. Sale subject to referee approval. stock excludes live stock wagons and harness. Inspection daily 10 to 4. August 1900.
A statewide event features a party of nine popular young ladies traveling to Yellowstone Park and surrounding cities. Readers were invited to cut a coupon and vote for their city’s most beloved young woman, with numerous names listed from Missoula to Bozeman and Anaconda.
Spokane police wire that a wanted man, James P. Oakley a Spokane attorney using the alias Voorhees, was arrested within minutes after a telegram arrived. Detective Murphy spotted him at a Postal Telegraph office as he awaited a message and arrested him as he boarded a streetcar. The charge is forgery and Spokane officials praised the rapid capture. Oakley to be held for Spokane officers. Also notes several minor cases and a missing boy alert.
Sadie White a Black woman facing multiple robbery accusations told Judge Sullivan she is broke after fines exhausted her funds. She said she must pay 18 a week for her lodging, cannot earn that, and plans to leave town if possible.
Local items show a Singer office for sewing needs and oil and needles. Queen Marguerite cigars marketed. Orton Bros pianos and organs listed with 219 Main. Hinkle & Dolman lawyers at 38 34 on s key block. J. G. Bates tuner. Montana Music Co telephone 504. Hawk's livery moved to 200 East Broadway. Dr. Forsyth dentist relocated to Tandy Owsley block. Tinware and roofing goods by A. E. Jones 266 Taft Park. Hollingsworths Cafe offers half of your expenses at 41 Park. Overland rye advertised by Montana Liquor Co. Fisher, C. F. Titorins-yes, printing and cleaning services at 710 Lewis Main Street.
Senator W A Clark through his agent supplied a permit to erect a 49000 Hness block on West Dreadway between Main and Hamilton. The structure spans 42 feet frontage and 109 feet depth, rising five stories with basement and fireproof throughout. John N Olson teacher of violin and mandolin at 312 West Par?
Epworth League members prepare to entertain state convention delegates arriving August 14. About 100 delegates hosted with railroad one fare and a fifth rate. A reception at the M E church features welcome addresses and special music. Also noted: Ladies Auxiliary picnic at Gregson Springs with contests and a Race Track mine baseball win. Carrie Cody to Salt Lake trip. others use excursion rates. Dr German listed.
Notice is hereby given of the annual stockholders meeting for Western Iron Works in Butte Montana on Tuesday July 1 at 11 o clock in the morning. The agenda includes electing officers for the following year and any other business. F L Melcher Secretary. Sales pitch for cold swaged unbreakable sewing machine needles offered by Sherman the undertaker.
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