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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1899

Page

3

Five Years for Erickson in Cavanaugh Assault

Edward Erickson, accused of stabbing Mike Cavanaugh over a quarrel about 25 cents, was sentenced by Judge Clancy to five years at hard labor. The court noted no mitigating circumstances and discussed potential insanity considerations, while the case highlighted the weapon’s classification as a deadly weapon.

Edward Erickson Mike Cavanaugh Clancy Shay Erickson Cason Cavanaugh Uguet

Vigoral and Beef Extract Promoted by White Front Grocery

The White Front Grocery advertises Vigoral and Beef Extract as remedies to strengthen the system amid damp, chilly autumn weather. It lists Vigoral bottles and Beef Tablets with prices, noting regular costs and urging readers to consider the products to avoid prescriptions. T. F. Courtney signs the notice, Main street, phone 185.

White Front Main T. F. Courtney

Estate heirs sought by attorney in San Francisco estate

An estate report notes failure to locate heirs and proposes attorney handling. M. D. Leehey managed the decedent's legal matters. Mrs Jenkins writes that the San Francisco portion is settled and that on May 25 she received Leehey’s letter requesting appointment of an attorney to represent the San Francisco estate, though she lacks the administrator's address.

Inter Agnes Jenkins Branchton Ont Canada Butte Mra Jenkins James Caldwell Binger San Francisco California Marion Bennie Detroit J. P. Collins Lindsay Collins M. D. Leehey Leeley

Reapportionment of Funds Discussed by City Council

The Ways and Means committee met at City Hall with Aldermen Ferns Kroger and Medin. Street and alley fund of 30000 was exhausted December 1 and will receive 8009 transfer. health department needs 3000 due to smallpox. 27000 to fund for public improvements. original 15000 exhausted. new engine house and part of Missoula sewer remain unpaid.

Ferns Kroger Medin Health Department Missoula

Remember the Maine drama to play at the Grand

Theaters rush war themed pieces after the Maine explosion. Lincoln J. Carter and Hal Reid planned a play titled Remember the Maine, then refined it into a lively production. The piece promises laughter tears patriotism and brisk pace and will be shown at the Grand Sunday Monday and Tuesday next week.

America Spain Maine Lincoln J. Carter Hal Reid Carter

Local Briefs and Advertisements Include Dentists and Attendants

A miscellany of local brief notices lists Dr Reed dentist at 5 North Main and other professionals including J G Bates tuner at Montana Music, Alexander Laist attorney, and H B Ashsworth at Reed's Stable. Also noted are dance tickets, plumbing and stove services, a Hamilton lunch, and various shops. Funeral notices for Richard Hoeckner and Richard Helman appear along with sales listings and holiday openings at Leydon's and Finlen-Media Drug. Centennial beer is touted amid broader local business and cultural snippets.

Dr. Reed North Main Hight & Fairfiehd Simons J.G. Bates Montana Music Company Alexander Laist Silver Bow H. B. Ashsworth Reed P. O East Park Street Richard Hoeckner Richards’ Undertaking Rooms Richard Helman Pearl Street Walkerville Boucher East Park

Woodman of the World Mother Goose Market at Fidelity Hall

The Woodman of the World lodge hosts a Mother Goose market and fair at Fidelity Hall tomorrow and the following day with good cheer entertainment planned for day and evening hours. A lively time is promised for attendees.

Woodman of Fidelity Hall

Funeral notice for John Ingram gathers foresters and lodge members

All members of Court Copper City No. 8749 Ancient Order of Foresters meet at Scandinavian hall West Copper street Friday at 1 p m to attend the funeral of our late brother John Ingram. By order W T Stodden Chief Ranger J J Woolcock Secretary. Victoria Lodge Sons of St George and visiting brothers meet at the lodge room at 1 o'clock Friday the 8th to attend the funeral of John Ingram. J L Buckthought W P WM Barth W S

Copper City Ancient Order of Foresters Scandinavian Hall West Copper Street John Ingram W. T. Stodden J. J. Woolcock Victoria Lodge Sons of St. George J.L. Buckthought W. P WM. Barth

Rocky Mountain Bell to Install New Automatic Exchange

The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company plans a major expansion on Broadway, adding two stories and over 410000 in upgrades. A. G. Miller says a new switchboard will be installed, creating an entirely automatic central office with copper wires and no subscriber line bells. The change, due in June, signals a shift to metallic circuits and a fully automatic signaling system across the network.

Butte Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company Broadway A. G. Miller United States Miller Central Juno Montana Missoula Great Falls

Suit for 20000 against railway over park injury

Margaret L. Connell files suit for 20000 against the Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway Co contending careless maintenance of Mountain View park bridge caused her fall from 5 to 6 feet, breaking her left wrist and spraining her right hand while accessing the park on an open invitation. Charles O'Donnell is her attorney.

Margaret L. Connell Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company Mountain View Park Charles O'Donnell

Mrs Mantle's Illness and Franks East Trip

Mrs Mantle mother of Lee Mantle has been bedbound for five weeks. Hon H L Frank will depart this evening for six weeks in the east to attend centenary observances in Washington and visit Jewish communities in New York before returning to Cincinnati to spend Christmas with family. Our holiday line of fine pipewear awaits. visit for best items.

Police court report on two young offenders

Mamie Rooten and Sadie Willan, described as young girls from the Bad Lands, were arrested this morning for erasing a 24 hour plea. Sadie was fined turbanie early this morning. Mayne bik 10.

Mamie Rooten Sadie Willan Sadie Mayne Bik

Quay Confidence From Washington Herald Note

A Washington Herald dispatch states Senator Quay remains confident amid pressure and duress allegations tied to a Senate convention. The report emphasizes his stance against mounting criticisms and hints at political maneuvering shaping the narrative.

Episcopal Fair Draws Crowd at Morris Block Corner

The Episcopal church ladies host a fair in the Morris block at Mantina street and Broadway. Attendees visit for various items and refreshments, with the fair expected to conclude tonight.

Burke Trial in Melrose House Burglary Case

Charles B. Burke of Clinton Iowa faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Nicholas' court after being accused of burglarizing a Melrose town house. Prosecution witnesses described Burke found in the telegraph operator's room with a trunk opened and a valise cut, with spectacles recovered from his overcoat. Burke admitted his name and age and said he had been drinking, with last memory in Divide before arriving in Melrose.

Charles B. Burke Melrose Burke John EB. Davis Davis Oregon Short Line Manila Helena Islands John Drew Charles Midward Burke Clinton Iowa Divide Merose

Quay Senate Seat Fronted by Pending Election Hearing

It is claimed that 46 of 85 Pennsylvania seniors will back Quay for senator, based on counts of 30 current senators who voted for Cornett or Mantle and others believed to have pledged support. Senator Kandler has requested a special committee meeting on Thursday to review the Quay case.

D. L. Toomey Annie T. Garrity John Funk Tucker Nichols Funk Alley Pennsylvania Senate Cor Nett Mantle Mr. Quay Kandler Hag

Dem Democrat Messenger Sold to W A Clark In Missoula

Rumor in the city says W A Clark purchased the Democrat Messenger, a paper published here, to join the Meret papers in the state. Officials decline comment on the deal and the price is stated around $10,000.

Meer Missoula Mont Dew A. Clark Meagenger Duttiertts Messner Ramer Ag Ramer Ag They Will Not Say Sestia Pho Pitlee

Transcript filings in Wellcome and related cases before Senate

Special to the Inter Mountain reports the transcript of testimony in the Wellcome case Whiteside Miner case and Clark's testimony presented before Justice Nichols by Chandler. The papers were referred to the privileges and elections committee with a signed statement by Campbell and Hartman. All papers ordered printed with no new developments. Also note wanted ad for a first class plumber steam fitter to run and manage an established shop, apply Inter Mountain office.

Inter Mountain Washington Wellcome Clark Nichols Senate Chandler Committee On Privileges and Elections Campbell Hartman Fin Jen Durston Inter Mountain Office

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Singer Lee W. Foster Enos Carmon Carmon & Heilig Anaconda Mining Company F. Augustus Heinze Vigoral City Ways and Means T. G. Morris J. H. Smith W. Broadway South Africa Finlen-Media Drug Company Leyson Leynon Good Cheer Entertainment Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co Hotel Darter Dow Bute Spokane Pocatello Portland Ayer FiniensMedia Drug Company, && N Maiit BR. A. & P., R. R. Company Quay New York the Herald G. O. McFarland, Mer Wells The Philippines Grand Opera House Dee E. Nankeville Arkansas Hills Human Hearts Canton Shore Acres Fifth Avenue Theater New York City Sutton’s New Theater Charles Dickson Episcopal Fair W. A Clark Main Street Butte, Montana England Hagiland China Carlsbad China Davis & Weimescary Co Wester West Park Street Niedenhofen Sion Royal Vienna Mintou Candon Pery Stacy & Adams Excelsior Shoe Co Red Boot Shoe Co North Main Street Butte, Mont
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