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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1899
Page
7
Woodmen of America members gathered for a touring visit described as well entertained. A large crowd of about 800 attended the prison grounds show and performances. Local residents noted friendly hospitality and varied amusements during a lengthy daylight program.
In exploration days the great missionary trek into Thibet ends in tragedy. Lucie Richart and her Dutch missionary husband faced brutal hardships, with Richart returning to Manitoba while her husband perished in the Great Clove. Their perilous journey tested faith amid harsh, lawless frontier conditions.
New York dispatch reports Admiral Dewey will depart on the flagship Olympia bound for Nice France. He plans a week there per promise to officers to enjoy the Riviera. Visitors greeted the admiral ashore and a reception was held aboard with Consul and Mrs Smith in attendance.
Report from Belleville says John Baker's condition worsened last night amid extreme heat. There is no fever increase, but he grows weaker while his family stays at his bedside. Doctors warn the illness endangers his weakened heart and spirit after prior recoveries.
Fragmentary OCR notes report illness and deaths from scurvy among a small group of sailors or miners. Mentions Beatile Washington Alte, 21 of 210 men, an expedition southbound, and distant references to Sycamore and Roanoke with scattered names such as WS Marinan and Hume.
An unclear Aug 21 report from Morehead Kentucky recounts a confrontation during an attempted arrest of Willis Thompson and associates. The piece mentions alleged resistance, warrants to be served, and dangerous circumstances surrounding the event. The names and details are partially garbled but indicate a local arrest dispute with potential injuries.
A dispatch from New York dated August 21 reports authorities including Prime Minister and Italian leaders have begun to restore order after unrest. The Costa tea combine remains a factor in regional relations and police actions are described as easing tensions in the country.
A chaotic tale from New Orleans recounts a promoter, a mischievous satire, and a private drink room incident. A geometer’s prank with a bottle leads to a mistaken poisoning scare, a labored joke, and a vow of revenge from a colonel. The scene centers on a back-office discovery of blue and yellow tokens and a misguided attempt to prank a visiting guest.
Notice to teachers sequences announce the regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at the office of the city superintendent of schools August W and J B Downey County Superintendent.
In Montana District Court a long list of defendants including Mary Ann Ward and various heirs and claimants are summoned in a condemnation action. The plaintiff seeks a right of way for a pipe line and underground conduit across multiple parcels in Silver Bow county, detailing parcels 1 through 9 and naming estates and ranches involved. A September 2898 hearing is set in Butte to determine condemnation and prior due process.
A civil complaint alleges multiple defendants including James Murray and Patrick A. Tivtrey claim ownership to several lode and placer parcels across Silver Bow and Silver City areas in Montana. The suit seeks condemnation for a right of way pipeline and underground conduit across said mineral lands with court-ordered appraisal of damages and compensation for takings.
Notice to Patrick H W Murray Francia Cate fan and successors that co owner Hag in accordance with section 2854 of revived statutes US demands contribution of 466 68 within 90 days or all rights and interest will vest in the claimant John Rooney of Butte Montana dated June 15 1899 referencing the Maid of Erin lode in Silver Bow county Montana filed March 26 1890 by W H Murray Francis Callan and John Nooney recorded page 313 Book It of Lode Locations
The State of Montana greets Roy St Harkness and requires his appearance at 110 North Main Street Butte Silver Bow County Montana within five days after service to answer a complaint for $26.85 for board furnished at the plaintiff's request. If he does not appear judgment will be entered for the plaintiff plus costs. Date July 28 1890 Tim Harrington Justice of the Peace.
Notice to creditors of Ellen Drew deceased. James C. Drew administrator asks all claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. The administrator’s office is McHatton Cotter law firm in Butte Montana. The estate is in Silver Bow County Montana.
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