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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
6
In a Helmville sawmill case W R Conn was found justified in shooting his partner Woolford last April. He was charged with first degree murder but the jury returned an acquittal after about five hours, and Conn was discharged. The court also set Feb 17 for final report and account of Lucinda Dilts estate.
Fraternal Union members entertained friends at Dewey hall with an overture orchestra welcome address by J. E. Rentz recitations by Miss Mc Lean and Mrs Nellie Graham a duet by Charles Douglass and Chas Hoff remarks on The Good of the Order by Rev J A Jenkins followed by a social dance.
A COMPLETE SURPRISE, Miss Bether O Keefe, one of the popular teachers of the futile school, who
Mrs. Bresnahan hosted about 30 close friends at her 18 Elm Street residence last evening. Guests arrived while she was out, then organized games and cards. Prizes went to Mrs. Lablasonniere for arranging the party and Mr. Pinnett. Miss Burke won the booby prize. Delicious refreshments followed, with music and elocution by several skilled performers.
Candlemas was observed today with unusually pomp at both churches. Masses were held at 8 o'clock, candles were blessed beforehand, and many received Holy Communion. At 7:30 pm benediction of the Blessed Sacrament followed. Tomorrow will mark St Blase with throat blessings at 8 o'clock mass.
The Great Northern express to Seattle via Havre carried a ten ton consignment of silver bullion from the Anaconda smelters bound for Hong Kong with the final shipment due within a week. It is the second largest silver bullion shipment from Anaconda noted for crossing the Pacific.
Local items include a housework job ad at 517 Pine Street, saloon moves near the bank, Joe Hynes a Butte passenger may relocate, Arnold Trash returns from North Dakota, pay days for city and county officials, Edgecombes home from the East, McAutey ill but at Gregson Springs, Dan Dunnigan plans a Catholic church meeting at Gold Creek, marriage banns for Saratovich with Marta Atovich and Anery with Olive Bailey, good road conditions between Philipsburg and Anaconda boosting stage business, Edward Scharnikow travels to Los Angeles with J. M. Simpson occupying his office, Uniform Rank K of P drill at Friendship hall, Turners hall booked for Thursday drills, suit for divorce filed by Hallie Taylor against Alvah O'Dell Taylor, revival meetings at the Methodist church with Dr Van Scoy and Rev Thomas Van Scoy preaching, Charley Couch assisting, Joe Millovich accused of stealing a vest, Millovich captured by clerk C. A. Lyons, Articles of Incorporation for Anaconda Social Club filed naming Sam Jones as president and L. R. Ridley as secretary, directors listed, club described as for social enjoyment by colored men.
A Detroit life insurance agent complains that people treat him as a target for humor and jokes about his serious business. He notes the cost of lost time and effort spent explaining the necessity of solid life coverage to skeptical clients. He recalls a recent incident stepping into a scene that underscores his point.
A man with no life insurance befriends a con artist at a hotel and is encouraged to discuss policies. The swindler then visits the man’s home, where his ruse ends abruptly when the resident brings out a six month old baby, revealing the deception.
In Baltimore a Bright Girl and her companion visited a downtown bank to cash a check. A supposed heiress named Nan iden tified herself as White, but confusion and names caused a delay. Despite fears of arrest, they left with the money after a quiet teller transaction, joking about Uncle Sam’s banking system.
The article recalls Edward A. Sothern as a famed practical joker who once rode a stage carriage without paying fares, using a trick to attract women as it moved. It also includes a formal land claim notice for the Copper Trust lode in Silver Bow county Montana, detailing survey numbers, corners, and requested extra lateral rights, with a deadline for adverse claims.
A Johnnie from Alexandria, after four days of effort, secured an introduction to the Queen of Burlesque who was in town that week. After the performance they sparred nightly, planning a future bout against Rickey the Bug in New York, with gate money at stake. The Johnnie rushed to the electric cars at Thirteen and a half Street Station.
United States Land Office Helena Montana December 9 1889 notices Josiah H O Trefine post office Butte Montana filed for patent for 1444 mining feet of Copper Trust lode extending east and west from discovery point in Summit Valley unorganized mining district Silver Bow Montana area surveyed No 5515 township 2 north range 7 west with notice of intention posted December 1889.
The Beef Straight Quarry Company petitions the Second Judicial District Montana court to disincorporate and dissolve. A hearing is set for February 1, 1900 at 10 a.m. in the district court room in Silver Bow County Butte. Clerk and attorney details follow in the record.
State of Montana Silver Bow County certify co partners Levi Cartier Herman Diestel and N J Bielenberg conduct Metropolitan market at 43 West Park street Butte Montana Their signatures witnessed January 23 1900 by Notary Public John N Kirk with notarial seal This certificate records their acknowledgment of the instrument and their residence details as part of the business arrangement
Notice for publication describes land claim details in Bow County with survey bearings and measurements. It references sections, township, range, boundaries, and adjacent claims as part of the public notice record for patent issuance.
Rail timetable listing frequent daily services from Anaconda to Portland and coast points. It notes mixed trains to Whitehall and Twin Bridges on certain days, tourist sleeping cars to Portland via multiple cities, and connections by Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Oregon Short Line. Also mentions through trains east and west, and ticketing for Pacific Railway routes.
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