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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
8
William Norton a farmer between Anavenda and Stuart sues the A P & P Railway alleging a passing locomotive on December 23 set fire to his crossable land burning over 100 acres and destroying 36 tons of hay and a fence. He seeks damages around 40 dollars with court action.
The wedding of well known locals Gwendolyn Thomas and Frank H. L. Ham occurred this morning at the Episcopal church. Rev Alfred Brown officiated. Bride is sister to William E. Thomas, next clerk of the chamber, and the couple works in the clothing department of the Wopper City store. A large audience attended.
Relatives gather at the bride’s home at No 611 Cherry Street to bid the newlyweds farewell as they depart by train toward Spokane for a brief honeymoon. A large group of friends sends best wishes amid a shower of good will.
Charles Hralion, a city driver for Jay OC and coal dealers, was kicked in the chest when a horse attached to a cart became fractious about four miles beyond Deer Lodge while en route to Garrison. He lay insensible for about two hours, then was helped back to Deer Lodge as the weather remained mild and the cart sustained damage.
Misa Cara Isham, who plays Scotch Jassie in Hoyt's A Day and a Night, has a sweet voice and rising prominence as understudy for Misa Nelson. She combines vocal talent with a shapely form and modeled for Beck's Pan-American exposition design. She will showcase her abilities in this Hoyt farce at the Margaret theater next Saturday.
The Wednesday Afternoon Euchre club met at Mrs. Hendricks home at Oak and Fourth. Mrs. Menteum won first prize, Mrs. Allen took second, and Mrs. Neal received the consolation bouquet of flowers.
Local items note Fannie Whitehill traveling to Butte, Jo and Torte visiting Butte today, and Rev. Server of the Baptist church visiting Wis. Mes. De A W Stephess rode the Liv eatly train to Butte. Younty Attorney J Hy Durty left for Philadelphia for court. H D Hodgens returned from Phillipsburg after court. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Presbyterian Church. Judge Napton returned from Philipsburg, then left again. Mrs P Triol returned to Butte. Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs McLain's. Rivett Johnson and Pholas O'Brien delay hearing for stealing a van until next Tuesday. Manager Colling Nas secured Frank Davies in The Ameer at Margaret theatres for Christmas Eve. Young Ladies Euchre at Mrs McMillan's. prizes to Mrs Neal and Mrs McMillan. State deputy W H Austin left for the East with family. Superintendent McNab of the Anapunada Street trolley reports good traffic on the new Third Street line. Many visitors to the new smelter. Algonquin Club plans first ball tomorrow night as a select event. County commissioners cut election officer bills by as much as 40. Tonight settlements with road supervisors. Officer Gardner broke up a disturbance in Mainville. a black man and a white woman were taken to the station. J M Goddard and wife returned from Wardner, Wardner funeral of George H Maitland. Maitland left no papers. Goddard sold the Wardner company store.
A. Boon versus R. Somerville for striking him with a brush left a neck wound and led to a district court transfer. Justice Hays set bond at 2000, later reduced to 1000 after attorney arguments. Boon posts 500. County board met Dec 5 1900 approving tax protests, refunds, and institute funds.
Misoula briefs recall Thomas Conkle a Clinton business man visiting Missoula. Minor Berry welcomed a Carlton guest while W Bllext stayed at the Tonkin hotel. Nefport postmistress and Borner returned after a Ton day visit with friends. Wertheimer EF Lenisch from Butte stayed at Proveyice hotel. E P Dews of Livingston also visiting. TR Combes from Bonner and HH Nanen with G H Fitzgibbon of Butte lodged at Missoula Hotel. Brakeman Charles Babcock left for Cleveland to pursue injury claim review after a long wreck history.
Fragmented dispatch lists a man badly scalded and to be escorted home by Mrs. Habcock visiting Pennsylvania. Coadjutor Joe Marks and Brakeman Daher hospitalised with typhoid fever. Various local happenings include church supper plans, revival services, a Missoula Mercantile stock sale at 5 cents on the dollar, and multiple moves and sentences in nearby towns.
In Torunva Washington an arrest was made last night after a confession tied a pair to the assassinations of Cornelia Knajy and his wife. The detainee named a man linked by a prior incident, and Stheitwl’s arrest helps resolve a rancher shooting from a year ago with another confession naming a companion.
A 19th century style guide notes footwear shifts with patent leathers, velvet uppers, beaded embroidery, and decorative buckles. It highlights crowded fashion toward velvet upper shoes for street wear and praises new styles with silk, brocades, and beaded details.
A damaged text scene presents a child asking if stars are in fact worlds like ours. The mother responds with explanation that each star is a world and questions why they might be holes for rain, reflecting a misread literary fragment.
Northern Pacific Burlington route offers one change of cars between Montana point and Denver and eastern Colorado via Billings and Alliance Neb with good train service. Call Northern Pacific agent for details. Krause's Cold Cure capsules claim rapid relief of obstinate colds. First prescribed by Dr Krause, these capsules are sold by Newbro Drug Company as a fast acting cold cure with minimal business disruption. They are priced at 10 cents per dose.
An old ad block promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen hot feet and foot pain, with trial packages and a Le Roy address. It also touts Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion, offering a sample bottle via drug companies and urging buyers through merchant networks.
After election fatigue, Hunter's Hit Sprival promises a week of rest and rejuvenation. Northern Pacific sells Lickel Butte to Springdale round trip for $10 with two days board and bathing privileges. an eight day pass is $20 with lodging and baths. Extension of fifteen days on return is available. The train departs Bullally at 2:00 PM and arrives Springdale at 7:45 PM. return leaves Springs at 4:40 AM and 1 PM. Contact Northern Pacific Vly Ticket Office at Pack and Main, Butte, Mont.
In the District Court of Montana Silver Bow County, Rosa Lie Ning sues Georghe Wl Banning. The State of Montana serves the defendant with a complaint and summons and demands response within the law. The document ends with signature of Clinton Clatue and W. F. Davis as attorney for the plaintiff, dated November 190.
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