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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
6
Advertises houses for investment as a paying proposition with swaps offering two to three percent per month. Mentions late and houses for sale across the city as options for adversity protection and financial fallback.
Market list shows Brobeck Fine Granulated Sugar 17 lbs for 1.00 and Quaker Oatmeal 2 lb, plus Pillsbury Wheat Food 2 lb and Yuco perfect food 2 lb. Fresh produce includes fancy large lemons, naval oranges, fresh tomatoes, imported French peas. Norwegian stockfish and grand ma’s mince meat also noted in scattered items.
In the Schultz case Mrs Mary Curtis denies being in Spain or Russia and recounts court proceedings this afternoon. Judge Lindsay convened his department for ex parte matters and further testimony. Purcell estate notes are filed, showing funds, taxes, and attempted collections, with various debtors named. Curtis confronts Masters regarding assault, describes arrest and jailing, and denounces reporters before tearful remarks.
A speaker asserted her presence in the United States and sought justice through higher authority after failing to obtain it locally. In related court notes, Butte Hardware sues to enforce a judgment against W. Kepp alive after a 1890 ruling. Attorney W. J. Lippincott reappears in court in a recuperative state. A complaint accuses Joni Mickerd of receiving stolen property filed in Justice Nichols' court.
Copper mining stock prices slumped following British reversals in the Transvaal. Closing quotations at noon show Amalgamated and Anaconda among declines, with Boston & Montana, Butte & Boston, Calumet & Hecla, Mohawk, Osceola, Tamarac, and Utah Copper also listing lower figures.
Multiple short items report on local commerce and events.Dentist Dr Reed on North Main. Bee Hight Fairfield ads. cheap picture frames by Simons. Calkins Christmas gifts. J G Bates tuner. Montana Music Co. ad. telephone 529 at Reed’s Stable. dance at Auditorium Christmas night with $1 tickets. Joseph Mack fined $10 for disturbance. Furniture and hardware ads for tinware, roofing, smokestacks. A J Jones East Park. Butte Stove Repair and Home Comfort ranges. Chemicals and assayers’ supplies. Mail Drug and Assay Supply Co. 116 East Park. Men’s suits $10. overcoats $10. boys’ pants suit $3.50. Edward Brayman arrested for rifle theft at Florence hotel. Cigar shop ads. Dewey Lodge hires Mrs Lingie Perron for lodge music. Mrs. Martin Higgins dies at 24 Lee St. funeral Monday 2 o’clock. Grand prize masquerade at Silver Bow Hall Dec 21 with Bergstrom’s orchestra, under Meiers. invitations issued. Boston & Montana company may start in new area with $50 yearly earnings, plant expansion at Great Falls, more miners employed. Centerville mourns Robert Andrews, Methodist Church worker and leader. funeral at church 2 p m, church draped for 30 days.
Elmer F. Johnson a well known pioneer and early Aldergulch miner died at his Virginia City home. He made successful mining and business ventures and partnered with C. D. French in later years. He was brother in law to T. T. Baker. Davis & Weimescary Co. at 20 Main St. promote a holiday display of china cut glass decorated library lamps and art ware.
W Morris of Pony is in the city. C D French has returned from Philipsburg. Mrs Mantle remains confined to her room though improved. Frank C Robertson of Miles City visits Butte. Mr and Mrs C E Morris of Pony are in the city. H E Owen and family from Los Angeles in town. Owen formerly a Butte resident. Edward Clarke, Salt Lake newspaper man, in the city. Clarke will join the Inter Mountain staff.
The trial of Dr. H W Hansen for allegedly violating city health rules by failing to report a smallpox case resumed in Judge Sullivan's court. Prosecution is led by City Attorney Lamb. defense by George Open and Judge Bickford. A defense motion for continuance cited witness injury and service issues. an adjournment was taken to prepare supporting affidavits, not available at press time.
The final day of D. M. Newbro Drug Company holiday opening drew a continuous stream of shoppers. Women bought gifts for husbands brothers and friends while men browsed fine gentlemen's goods and popular cigars. A leather cased poker set and other mementos were popular picks for male recipients.
A B McCoy arrived in the city from the east today and was arrested by Stock Inspector Sipple on a charge of grand larceny. The alleged offense is claimed to have been committed in Madison county about two.
Months ago he was placed in the county jail and arrested by telegram from Madison county sheriff. It is claimed Mercy stole horses in the fall, shipped them east, accompanied the animals, sold them, and returned today. He will be taken to Virginia City for trial. A marriage license was issued to George Fortun and Johanna Blut, natives of Austria. Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic will meet at Lincoln Post hall at 1 p.m. Monday to attend the funeral of life Comrade Gwen Thornton.
New York journalists report that defeat in the bid to lure the Republican national convention to New York City has spurred convention supporters to push harder for the Democratic gathering. The mood is confident, with backers noting funds are reusable for either party and that Democratic leaders have made no pledges, fueling belief that the Democratic convention may still come to the city.
Boston reports the National Bank of this city with $200,000 capital has failed and is in the hands of Receiver Wing. Roawell C. Downer is president and Frank Squires vice president of the concern. Squires is connected with John B. Pines firm which resigned yesterday with losses of about $2,000,600.
Advertises a free china doll with every one dollar purchase from Davis and Wermescary Company. Also invites customers to mail their photograph in a patent envelope for processing. Available at the post office newsstand.
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