Two Small Fires Call Out Fire Dept Good Service Rendered
Morning fires at 20714 East Commercial avenue and 64 East Front street brought the fire department quickly. Delays from chemical apparatus and a defective hose caused brief setbacks but crews controlled both blazes with minimal damage. One building insured, losses estimated around 150 dollars plus clothing and personal belongings. Incendiary rumors noted but no proof of cause.
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East Commercial Avenue
Oak Street
M. J. Fitzpatrick
Thomas Sutton
Buffer Vafe
Sutton
Building Owner Suffer Loss in Private Property Claim
A building owner, a carpenter by trade, is identified as unknown in the report. The incident amounts to about 8200 in value with the owner expected to incur a loss under 200. The exact cause or location is not detailed in the readable text.
Weather and Trade Boost as Cold Snap Lifts Merchants
A winter cold snap reached Anaconda with temperatures dipping but not below zero, bringing light snow. Merchants report stronger sales across departments as demand perks up despite minimal holiday sleighing prospects. Weather and business are improving, with expectations for continued brisk trade beyond Christmas.
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Anaconda
County Physician Comments On Smallpox Case
NO LANGER YET, County Physician Dr Stephena speaks about the smallpox situation. There is but one case, patient R Griffith, who is improving and expected to recover. Other family members may contract the disease, but this will be determined after a time. Past reports include a child released from quarantine seen in the street. other reports are considered largely uncertain or false.
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Stephena
R. Grifith
Griffith
Ehiliiwa
Masons Elect Officers In Evening Installation
A local Masonic lodge announces the installation of officers for the coming year. The ceremony will take place on December 29 with a list of names including Avaria Lider, J Ww Taree, Henry Redmond-Scrihe, Dulin-s, A Tattiv-d, and H.W. Nell-&p among others. The event emphasizes tradition and communal proceedings.
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Avaria Lider
A. Bellam
Kile
Henry Redmond
Dulin—s
A. Tattiv
Patt Melon
H.W. Nell
Plich
Dee
F& Acm
S Follies
Two Bids for Bankruptcy Case Veiled by Sealed Offers
In a John Mee Murhay Waikruptcy proceeding, Troster J Wo Smarr received two sealed bids for the puree WP the Arubotid. An accompanying check circulated, with December 2 set for final bidder selection under foreman terms, while bids originated from Butte and Florida entities.
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Troster J
Smarr
John Mee Murhay Waikruptcy Dee
Fefaree Thompean Colonbell
Butte
Hutte
Smallpox Outbreak Reported in Silver Bow Area
Health officers quarantine the family of William White at Silver Bow as smallpox spreads through Angeonda and nearby locales. Officials say a household member is ill and several others are under observation while containment measures intensify across the community.
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Angeonda
Silver How
Todd
Silver Bow
Church notices at Mars parish and mixed items
At the churchs Br Mars schedules morning prayer Sunday school 12540 ps Daughters of the King evening service 7 20 ambo rector Rev D D bishop of medias preaches morning and evening, Apostolic rite of confirmation at evening. Offerings for mission work in Montana. Special sermons tomorrow night by Rev BE A Carters. Sunday school and Epworth League meet times listed. Also a note including unrelated humorous clippings and reader quotes from Indianapolis Detroit Chicago and Pittsburgh papers.
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Br. Mars
Rolsena
Binth
Sam
Ps Daughters
Fea
Rey
LW. Jewer
D. D
Medias
Wit Preich
Montana
Alfred Brown
Miaipeh Corner
BE. A. Cartersmele
Cy Davidson
Butte Local Briefs Touch on Community Life
Local notes report Fred Gamer and Mrs. Hugh Daly in Butte, visits by many residents, and social events. Police report Mike O’Rourke arrested for vagrancy. property deeds involve mining claims. Bishop Brown of Helena to preach. funeral for Mike O’Mara attended by multiple groups. Christmas items and book sales noted at area shops.
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Fred Gamer
Butte
Hugh Daly
Sheri Cowley
Kalispell
Mably Walsh
J. W. Hill
Salt Lake
L. Hil
Mike O'Rourke
Stebbens
Rattlesnake Tamer in Sullivan County Legend
Obiana Doer, a rattlesnake tamer famed in Sullivan County, drew crowds as Emmet Armstrong praised his skills. Old John, famed healer at Une Writing Avenue Hotel, treated bites with a white poultice from spiked plants and a brewed drink, claiming snakes were tamed for museums. He reportedly cured many before dying at Long.
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New York Tribune
Oblana Doer
Sullivan County
Emmet Armstrong
Old John's
New York
Philadelphia
John
Notices of Capital Stock Change at Washoe Copper Company
Notice states that with consent of capital stock, the principal place of business moves from Butte Montana to Anaconda Montana. Resolution adopted November 9 1899 at the trustees meeting, removal notice filed, signed by DM Newemn president and KM Naldd secretary.
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Washoe Copper Company
Butte
Silver Row
Montana
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Newemn
KM Nald
From Society to Sanctuary Drexel Daught er Chooses Convent Life
The report that Miss Josephine Drexel of Philadelphia will join a convent is denied by family but repeated by friends. She has long pursued Catholic devotion, keeping social life secondary to religious aims. Other debutantes, including Miss Marie Sanda and Miss Roselle Hill, also entered convents at Kenwood and Sacred Heart. The piece notes lineage and Catholic heritage, mentioning Kenwick Digby and abbess connections.
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Josephine Drexel
Joseph W. Drexel
Philadelphia
Drexel
Misa Drexel
Miss Drexel
Georgetown
Marie Sanda
Detroit
Charles
Kenelin H. Digby
Digby
Mme
England
Robert Pynsent
Lord Maguire
Chates
St Hey
Joseph Drexel
Philadelaia
Geveral Sears
Mies
Katherine Drexon
Guerely
Sto Ellevheth
Philaderpila
Rock Castle
Hamp
Tan Roads
Viward
Christian Brothers
Mary Walhrrine
Pittsburg
Convent life draws wealth and royalty into vows
The article chronicles wealthy women who abandon worldly life for cloistered vows. It profiles Miss Josephine Drexel and sister Katherine Drexel, noting fortunes used for convents and charities. It also mentions Grand Duchess Nicholas Nikolayevich and Princess Cothilde Bonaparte, who joined religious orders after scandal or war, with Cothilde nearing death and revered across Europe.
Unusual Christmas Shopping Scenes and Blooming Cherry Trees
A Rochester Democrat note cites an early holiday shopper perusing children's books while asking for horse tales. A Brookfield Kansas report claims several cherry trees bloomed last week for the third time this year, highlighting an odd seasonal pattern.
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Rochester Democrat
Kansas City Journal
Brookfield
Kan
Public Notice of Mining Patent Application in Montana
Notice published in the United States Land Office Helens Montana on November 10 1899 by Conrad Kohre Deer Lodge Montana asserting a mining claim on the Minnesota No 2 Lode in Summit Valley Silver Bow County. The 3.83 acre claim excludes 0.37 acres and 0.04 acres in conflict with other claims, net 0.846 acres, with survey details and adjacent claims listed. First publication November 11 1899.
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United States Land Office
Helens
Montana
Conrad Kohre
Deer Lodge
Summit Valeley
Silver Gow County
Binning
Sur
Bur
Recorder of
Silver Row
County
North Sur
Bliver Lick Lode
Lot
Frank Shovitn
South Sur
David Burt
West Bur
Kerry Love
Micheel Carroll
Notice for Public Sale of Mining Patent Application 4146
Ellen Peterson of Butte Montana filed for a patent for 1500 linear feet on Ethel Lode Mining Claim in Independence Mining District Silver Bow County. Description covers boundary corners lines and area 16 3 N 8 W with adjoining Tiger Oriole Lodes and official survey No 5130. first publication October 26 1899.
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Whitted Brater Land Office
Helena
Montana
Ellen Peterson
Butte
Ethel Lode
Independence
Silver Bow County
Recorder
Silver Town
Frank
Notice to Physicians Sealed bids for county medical aid
Bon af County Commissioners of Silver Bow county Montana invite sealed proposals from resident practicing physicians for furnishing medical attendance and treatment to the dependent poor and jail inmates for 1900. Proposals must cover full medical surgical and hospital care including infectious diseases. Bids due to J B Moran county clerk by December 27, 1899 at 10 am. Board may reject any or all bids.
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Bon Af
Silver Bow
Montana
Itvnte
J. B. Moran
Board of County Commissioners
Guardian's Sale of Minor Wright Property in Silver Bow
Elizabeth A. Wright as guardian advertises private sale of two thirds of the undivided interest in west halves of sections 14, T3N R9W to the Montana meridian, Butte. Court confirms. Bids at McBride and McBride, cash with 10 percent deposit. balance on confirmation. deed at purchaser's expense. Dated December 12, 1899.
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District Court of
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
May Wright
Ethel Wright
Wright
Rose Wright
Rueben Wright
Arthur Wright
Willie Wright
United States
Silver Bow
Section
T. 3
N. BR
Montana Principal Meridian
McBride and McBride
North
Malin Street
Butte
Kald District Court
Elizabeth A. Wright
Nellie Wright
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Detroit Free Press
Guewell
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Pitsbore
Telegraph
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Augustuis Short
Iatest
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H. W. Stephena
J. W. Collins
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Montena Volunteers
Santa Claus
Park Avenue
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Pacific Room
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O'Brien
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M. Po McCarty
Jiyathe Devin
Hix Levi
Merlin
Anaconda Catholic Club
Wil le
Nid Hearst Library
Mike O'Mara
St. Paul's Catholic Church
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Stev
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D. Leary
P Bally
Nellie Long
Alour Toyty Biesis
Murphy
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Virginia Scott
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Visitation Convent
Tturbide
Washington
Constance Edgar
Visitation
Mme. Bonaparte
Europe
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Alexander III
Urs Antil
Grand Duke
Elleff
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Humbert
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Paris
Sister of Mercy
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Guardian's
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