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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1899
Page
6
At a city council meeting Mayor Madden and aldermen debated diverting the waters of Sheep Gulch from Main Street. The session covered street work, culvert installation, improving districts, and a proposed crosswalk on Chestnut Street.
A cyclone roared through the area with trees, stumps and logs in its path. Men building the new courthouse helped lessen property damage. A mountain cloudburst was reported. Collins blamed an underground flame for blocking logs and debris, while FitzPatrick accused Murphy and Mc Donnell of directing floodwaters toward Main Street and past the Montana hotel. Council adjourned at 9:35.
The county board reduced several assessments after petitions. Edward Scharnkow for C E Mooney saw lots 1 2 3 block 13 Larable addition Deer Lodge cut from 825 to 675. Mrs Mary A McLean got 1200 to 1000 on improvements on lots 7 9 10 block A Deer Lodge. H B Blanchard urged cattle valued 1000 be stricken as stock had been in Missoula county since before March 7. The sawmill also stricken after sale to Ways Progt. Libby Blanchard lowered the southwest quarter of section 40 township 16 north range 14 west from 40 to 100. timber land moved after timber sale to Blackfoot Milling Co.
Constable Val Shebat reports a man found dead in acres west of Philipsburg last Saturday. The body, awaiting identification, matches a four year old boy description. authorities suspect a janitor from Anaconda. Coroner Dr. Getty notes another drowning near Dewmond, details a 50 year old man with gray hair, mustache, and right eye scar, buried at Philipsburg.
Walsworth of Butte and McMurray announced dates for the Montana Press annual meeting to be held in Anaconda with a local executive committee including Dursnan Eggleston McMurray and Towey. The event marks the 10th anniversary of the Anaconda Standard with Standard Hall hosting a banquet at the Montana theater and an excursion to Spokane.
Judge Napten held a brief district court session this morning adjourning to September six. Five defendants pleaded not guilty in separate criminal cases Lloyd Wicht William Bracken Frank Bonner J Simington and J X Williams. Durgen and Ington, previously sentenced to two years for grand larceny, were moved to the pen today.
A special school election will be held in District No 10 Angeonda to decide whether a tax of 4 mills on each dollar of property within the district shall be raised to furnish additional school facilities and to maintain the district schools. Polls open at the Central School Building on election day from 8 am to 6 pm.
Mrs Charles Flood visited Butte. Martin Moeller departs for Germany. Pete Britton is cited as a judge in a fighting case. Carl Newman reviews advertising stamping grounds in Butte. Miss Gwendoline Hlack visits Butte for two weeks. Harley and T W Harrison attend a druggists meeting in Bilte. Camile Des Jardins vacationing with parents in Helena. Mr and Mrs Henry Rode depart for Chicago on an eighty day trip. M B church Sunday school picnic date moved to August 17. William H Lightstone visits Butte, active in the druggists. James McHugh sentenced to ninety days in jail. Miss Jesse Burnett and Miss Lizzie Walton return from Anaconda. J M Hughes visiting from Welena. City school census in Anaconda underway. 3830 pupils in 1808. Tom Hanlon jailed after rampage at Turf Exchange. A Woodward visits from Allen’s Grove. Hugh Woodson charged with bicycle theft. case heard in Granite County. Jacob Hessler fined $50 for assault on Nick Mee. Ben Morgan E Davis R Ball and George Martz travel to Big Hole then Bitter Root valley, visiting Stevensville. Switzer Truck & Terra Cotta company brick assessment reduced from 2000 to 200. Mineral entry placer No 798, 100 acres, stricken.
Northern Pacific to sell round trip tickets from Butte Anaconda and Deer Lodge to Hamilton with hotel meals and lodging options. On sale Wednesdays and Saturdays round trips include five meals and two nights at Ravall Hotel for $10. Daily round trips with meals and lodging at Navalll Hotel for six and three quarter days. Tickets honored on Copper City Limited.
A Brooklyn teacher recounts a humorous incident from a Los Angeles excursion involving a curio shop owner. The 80 year veteran specializes in minerals, conchology, and geology and showcased rare items to New York and New Jersey educators, prompting witty dialogue about shells, devils and prices over five cents.
A fragmented line contemplates endless talk and the erosion of confidence in the deep, intellectual gifts of ease, noting how such ease can undermine certainty and prompt reflection on limits.
Bayze Roberts of Cumberland and Miss Pedilcord of Baltimore wed at Hotel Lafayette in Philadelphia after a fast chase for missing license documents. They traveled from Atlantic City to Philadelphia to Tioga and back, finally marrying at 11 20 p.m. Just forty minutes to spare. The tale also notes Mrs. L Johnson’s Bradford England wool-removal device using a heated platinum wire for quick shearing of animal skins.
Notice for stockholders meeting at Butte Montana on August 16 1899 at 11 a m to elect a board of trustees for the ensuing year and transact other lawful business. A J Huneke secretary. Also Birchdale Stock Fort meeting at 29 West Broadway Butte Montana on August 14 1899 at 8 p m to elect three trustees and conduct other business. Frank W Haskins secretary.
The board of county commissioners of Silver Bow county Montana will sit as a board of equalization from July 17 to August 14 1899. All persons may appear and state grievances regarding tax assessments. J E Moran County Clerk.
On August 19 1899 the Short Line promotes a fifteen dollar round trip from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake with return anytime within ten days. Tickets valid on morning or afternoon trains, reservations urged at 19 East Broadway Butte via H G Wilson general agent.
The Northern Pacific offers weekly Bozeman trips at 3.80. Tickets good Saturday to Tuesday return. Promotes fishing and hunting in Gallatin valley, described as one of Montana’s most beautiful spots. Pamphlets available from W H Merriman AGA NP Ry at Park and Main, Butte.
Great Northern Railway announces summer excursions starting May 13. Boulder and return with Saturdays and Sundays limited to good men. Also listed Basin and return, with Sundays only, same day departures from Boulder.
J E Dawson General Agent advertises a low cost travel option via the Rio Grande Great Salt Lake Route inviting trips through Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver. Tickets valid one day with a brochure offered.
An advertisement touts a premier daytime rail route with dining cars in the west. It promotes two daily trains, Pullman Palace and Pullman Tourist sleepers, free reclining chair cars, and a-la-carte dining. Contact W. C. McBride, General Agent, 47 East Broadway, Butte, for maps and information.
Michael Ward of Butte Montana notifies Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers that labor and improvements were expended on the Lottie quartz lode mining claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow County Montana. The notice lists accumulated work and demands payment within 90 days or risk transfer of ownership, dated June 1 1899.
Notice to Patrick H Murray and Francis Callan or their heirs that co owner has contributed 466.66 dollars for expenditures on the Maid of Erin mining claim in Silver Bow county Montana with 90 days to pay. If not paid, all rights and interest will vest in the contributing co owner John Kooney of Butte Montana on June 13 1899.
The State of Montana greets Roy R. Harkness the defendant and requires appearance before Justice Tim Harrington at 110 North Main Street Butte in Silver Bow County. Court action initiated by Mrs. R. B. Thomas plaintiff. Proceedings titled Alias Summons in Court.
The ship of Silver Bow county Montana is served with a summons requiring the defendant to appear within five days after service and answer the complaint for thirty six dollars eighty five cents. The complaint claims board furnished at the plaintiff’s request and asserts if no appearance is made, judgment will be entered against the defendant with costs. Dated July 28, 1889, TIM HARRINGTON, Justice of the Peace.
Notice to creditors of Ellen Drew deceased. James C. Drew as administrator requests claims with vouchers be presented within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown at the law offices of McHatton & Cotter in Hennessy Building Butte Montana, Silver Bow County. June 6.
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