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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
8
The article describes three new patterns Cupid Rose and a fox hunting scene in a soft gray finish for vanity sets and accessories. It notes fine die work and availability of the tall catalogue with full illustrations upon request.
Henry Staebler, co owner of the market at Utah avenue and Second street, was shot in the left chest after grappling with a masked highwayman. Detective Murphy quickly captured Tony Jants of St Paul, identified as the gunman, who faced gunfire and a lengthy pursuit. Staebler, severely wounded, is expected to survive, while the suspect was jailed after authorities traced his footprints and alibi.
Alden Benedicts company Walter Lawrence and Miss Marth Kenuford opened a four night engagement at the Grand theater in Babio Romani based on Marie Corvellis The Vendeta. Fabio Romani is an Italian count whose wife loves another and a false friend. a plot of murder, buried alive, and eventual doom unfolds amid melodramatic climaxes. The production showcases Lawrence and Miss Beau ford and decent scenery but suffers from long intermissions and indifferent music. Among the Pines opened at Suttons theater with matinee. a Maine woods love story with rural character work and likely profitable run.
Leys stock offers numerous fancy styles of Mountain Peas sought by people of taste and fashion.
An inmate named Dowling, not a formal prisoner, was found to have suspected smallpox after being detained by police on Saturday night. County physician Dr. Sheetin confirmed the illness, and jail fumigation began immediately with plans to relocate Dowling to the detention hospital. Earlier, another inmate, McCarthy, was found ill and the facility was disinfected.
The postal department awarded a furniture and fixtures contract Saturday to Yale Townsend of New York. The contract requires all equipment to be of the latest improved design, signaling transfer of operations to the new quarters by February first.
Heilbronner's in Butte proclaims a vast holiday display with silver mounted pipes, various briars, Meerschaum and amber pipes, cigars and cigarette holders, tobacco bags, and gift racks themed to sports, army and navy. Women welcome shoppers. a premier shop west of Chicago praised for its rich variety and inviting atmosphere.
Senator George H. Santon of Great Falls said Montana will be well represented at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The commission plans a state building with a copper statue of Montana’s most beautiful young lady and aims to secure a $50,000 appropriation plus additional funds. The group elected Hon. H. J. Frank as president and outlined exhibits showcasing all state industries.
An items list mentions a dressmaker or tailor at 110 South Main Street offering vest alterations, pressing services, and dry cleaning. Names and details are fragmented, but indicate a small local service operation in the area.
F Pully, arriving in the city, investigates the estate of deceased hermit Medonald found dead in his cabin on September 5. Livy McDonald, the dead man’s daughter-in-law, claims wealth tied to Carter properties. McDonald’s son Patrick Metertil, whose wife Lucy McDonald and several children remain, had left Beaver City years earlier.
Fragmentary note references Hight and Fairfield Taye filigree silver spaces and a Montana Music Co. sale. Mentions Christmas gifts and holiday items including Montana piano benches and a Stoo Ala Muse Co. item.
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