Monthly milk tests and quarry visit shape city plans
Mayor McCarthy and City Engineer Bickenbach visited Welchstone quarry on Beef Straight creek in Homestake country to assess granite supply for paving. The quarry is vast, with 40 men squaring blocks and a new spur from the Northern Pacific enabling quick transport. Meanwhile health officials conducted Babcock milk tests. several samples fell below standard butter fat, threatening licenses, as grass shortages and seasonality affect quality. Also under study is a police patrol wagon system to streamline emergency response, ambulance duty, and fires, funded by anticipated revenue from patrols. Mountain House Coal Trail Creek Mont.
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McCarthy
Bickenbach
Beef Straight Creek
Homestake
Babcock
A. B. Spriggs
Marcus L. Hewett
John K. Waite
J. H. McCarthy
A.B. Spriggs
Robert 8. Smith
Montana Copper Mining Company
Northwest
Treasury Glock
Porto Rico
le Roi
Treasury
Blackfoot River
Helmville
Deer Lodge County
Blackfoot & Northern Ailroad
Hewett Co
East Broadway
Dex
Consolidated Group
The
Butte
Mont
Court House Levy Plans to Raise $100000
A court house project requires a total of $100,000 with $75,000 already in place. A 4 mill levy is proposed to raise the remaining amount, to be split between this year and the next.
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Court House
Notable Names Linked Across Hotels in Montana Region
A roster of travelers and residents appears across hotels in Deer Lodge Dillon Helena and nearby towns. Names include Kohra Schilling Orr Boardman Holbert Steward Hughes Ivarson Shilling McHaig Gray Zucker man Broughall Knox Wil t ame Walker Hammill Burton Green Paul Phillips Kelley Lott Russell Karbury Sharpe Sweet Gray Cox Hasseberger McIntosh and others.
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the Butte
Conrad Kohra
Deer Lodge
Karl Schilling
Germany
Matt Orr
Dillon
J. M. Boardman
H. Holbert
Sulphurdale
W- L. McIntosh
Red Rock
I. L.betzel
San Francisco
R. L. Lloyd
Great Falla
John B. Clayberg
Helena
A. Zuckerman
J. J. Broughall
Salt Lake
K. Knox
Missouri
Ed Wil‘tame
Ennis
David C. Walker
Anaconda
Henry Hammill
Basin
C. W. Burton
the McDermott
J. EK. Riley
St. Louis
Walter 8. Kelley
Elkhorn
Bart G. Lottland
Robert Russell
H. Karbury
Kansas City
E. Sharpe
F. A. Sweet
Soiataes Midland Railway
A. Gray
J. P. Cox
Missou
J. H. Hasseberger
W. L. McIntosh
Police Court Pleas and Fines In Local Fight Case
Anthony Thornton pleaded guilty to fighting and was fined 10 dollars before Judge Sullivan. Don Hanahan claimed not guilty and faces trial Friday. Jim Miller pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars for fighting at the California brewery. Jim Johnson Abraham Copp and Fa Butler, described as bedraggled drunks, pled guilty and were fined 5 dollars each. George Dayton Albert Davey and Bar ney O'Hara, vagrants, pled not guilty and will be tried Friday.
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Anthony Thornton
Don Hanahan
Sullivan
Thornton
Hanahan
Jim Miller
California
Jim Johnson
Abraham Copp
Fa Butler
George Dayton
Albert Davey
Barney O'Hara
Labor Day Programme Officially Issued by Silver Bow Assembly
The Home Industry has been chosen to issue the 1899 Labor Day programme for Butte. Solicitors carry credentials signed by the assembly president and secretary and bear the organization seal. Signed M J Geiger secretary.
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Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
M. J. Geiger
Park avenue spill lands rider in hospital
In Helena a young man named Fred Tucker lies unconscious at St. Peter's hospital after being thrown from his horse on Park avenue. The accident sent him onto streetcar tracks causing a brain concussion and fears of a fatal outcome.
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Helena
Fred Tucker
Winston
St. Peter's Hospital
Park Avenue
Ladies' 2.00 Oxfords for 1.00 at Holbrook's
Bargain alert as Holbrook's offers ladies oxfords originally priced at two dollars now reduced to one dollar. Limited stock and sizes available while supplies last.
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Holbrook's
County Board Finalizes Tax Roll. Silver Bow Values Adjusted
The board of equalization finished its work and the county commissioners resumed duties. Net decrease in county assessment is 79835, excluding railroads the total value is 27368130. with railroads 28045132. Levy totals include state 10 mills and county 7 mills plus district 74 mills. Extra funds cover a new lot at Montana and Granite streets and courthouse and jail expansion.
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Board of Equalization
Silver Bow
Montana
Granite Streets
Court House
Curious Smoking Contests Across History and Places
A recounting of historical tobacco contests from Oxford in 1788 to Thames steamer bouts, Lisle town challenges, and American matches. Tales describe brisk, even impractical smoking feats, with prizes, strict rules, and dramatic finishes across England, Lisle, and the United States.
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St. James
Oxford
England
Hearne
St. Peters
East
London
Chelsea
Lisle
cEenacos
Children's tan shoes at half price sale at Holbrook's
Readers can find children's tan shoes offered at half their value at Holbrook's store. This sale highlights substantial discounts on kids footwear, inviting shoppers to visit the Holbrook's location for bargain prices.
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Holbrook’s
The Salt Palace in Salt Lake City Exposition
The Salt Palace built from Great Salt Lake crystals is a novel western enterprise. A Midway Plaisance hosts Hagenback’s wild animal show and a record bicycle track. The palace covers about 20 acres in Salt Lake City with a direct Rio Grande Western line offering thorough travel options and stopovers.
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Salt Palace
Salt Lake City
Great Salt Lake
Hagenback
Rio Grande Western Railway
Uckete
Pullman Palace
M'Bition
East Broadway
Butte
Teeth and Taxes and Truths in a Boston Herald Verse
Quick aphorisms on happiness, love, and pride mix with witty social commentary. The Boston Herald sample rolls thoughts on money, romance, ambition, and gender roles, with satirical quips about preparation, wealth, and duty.
Arm Found in Unclaimed Package on Philadelphia Train
A curiously wrapped baggage item on a train from Philadelphia contained a fully developed human arm. Rail officials delayed to claim it until J Leon, a baggage manager, arrived about six o clock and took custody, later turning the arm over to the claimant. The notice lists John N Olson as a music teacher and organizer connected to Hanover, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia
Jules
Ernst
AW Sori
Theorick
J Leon
M Maseaguer
Excursion to Salt Lake at $15 round trip from Butte
The Short Line announces an August 19 1899 excursion from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake with a $15 round trip fare. Tickets valid on either 445 am or 445 pm trains, returnable within 10 days, with sleeper reservations available. Offered by H O Wilson general agent and other office contacts listed in Butte Montana.
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Helena
School of Mines
Butte
Montana
Nolan
Utah
Guitteringy Salt Palace
Midway Plaisance
Anaconda
Salt Lake
East Broadway
Wilson
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Jockey Club Essence
Cash Grocery
BOOTH
Main and
Galena
Axminster
Kennedy Pornitore CO
W. Broadway
J.T. Carroll
Cor
Arizona
Platinum Sts
Tritchell
Crown Towers
Thomas Rakes
C. Sullivan
Western Cash Grocery
Utah Avenue
Crystal Springs
West Grane
Stabgles
Springs
Wyoming Street
Park Street
Mountain House
Trail Creek
Northern Pacific
State Board of Pardons
Thomas Flynn
Beaverhead County
Glendive
Glendive Electric Light & Power Company
C. L. Olmstead
Palace OF
Salt
Wik
Boston Herald
John N. Olson
Weat
Express
Fisher Tailor
Owen AE
J. Q
Gebo
Montana Copper Mining Co
State of
Sigel Clothing Co
J.N. Nevils & CO
E. Park ST
Montana Hardware Company
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
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