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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1899
Page
6
Catholic community in Anaconda seeks to retain Father Werdein at St Peter's and St Paul’s after Bishop Brandeis reassigned him to Lewistown. Local parishioners praise his piety and work, form a committee to petition the bishop, while Bishop Brandeis drafts a new assignment shifting him to Butte.
About 100 diverse citizens from Anaconda and Deer Lodge County gathered at the Montent hotel to organize resistance to the Powell County plan. Business leaders volunteered to help defeat the measure, aiming to show legislators that Deer Lodge would be better served without the proposed county formation.
Mayor Leiber, among the attendees, spoke on current policy and city measures at a Helena gathering. The remarks covered a range of topics and were circulated as part of ongoing public discussion in the capital city.
Anaconda residents urged circulating petitions in every home to support gambling law enforcement. Speakers criticized local pulpits for silence on the issue and pressed Helena officials to back the law, aiming to sway the prosecuting attorney and ensure lawful action.
The coming city election on the second Monday in April will elect a mayor and six aldermen. Incumbents retiring include Mayor Oliver Leiser and six ward officials. party lines likely dominate. Democratic control has been noted, with talk of J W Collins and Hugh Daly as possible candidates and Mayor Leiser potentially seeking republicAn ballot support. The east and west ends seek impartial leadership as both sides brace for a heated campaign likely to start in 80 days.
The blizzard and extreme cold left several men with frozen hands and feet. John McCanville of Carroll suffered severe foot frostbite and was hospitalized with possible amputation. Another Carroll resident had frostbitten hands, treated then released. Woodchopper South west of Mr Cune's camp had both feet and hands frozen while storm wandering, now cared for at a nearby wood camp before transfer to the hospital at Anaq Comida.
J H Duffy county attorney spoke at M B church last night denying he promised to indict a citizen. He said he would prosecute anyone violating state laws and urged Mayor Leser to take action against illegal gambling if it exists.
Portand business visitor at the Montana Toitle. city council meeting in regular session. Lieutenant Kennedy returns to Het ela Ulis. George Irvin of Putte visits Martens. For rent furnished rooms steam heat baths free. Pen paleston offers latest candies on Hast Park avenue. A O U W grand ball scheduled Thursday evening February 9 1899 in new hall. William Wallace of New Chicago in Granite county city. Dr F L St Joan physician at 212% BE Park Avenue. Gregor Co stock sale at Strain's. MacCallum & Cloutier old stand. Barney McGinty superintendent visiting Anaconda on business. Rev A K Baird speaks at Presbyterian church. Margaret theater features A Bunch of Keys last night to a good crowd. Tonight A Man from Mexico garners strong notices. Gregor & Co stocks on sale. Shrain's adds $10,000 in fresh goods at department store. Cold weather persists thermometer four days 10 or more below zero. P Ring returns from Del Varmon Mexico to reside locally. W Severn bastardy case discharged. civil action filed by Duffy. Tater Mountain extras report Philippine trouble. Epworth League offers free supper and program at M E church.
An advertised testimonial extols Syrup of Figs as a modern, pleasant remedy to cleanse the system and relieve headaches fevers and constipation without harsh effects. The piece touts Madely Cully or similar brand wording as a favored option.
A fragmentary reminiscence of Sir Edwin Landseer and his devoted servant William. The piece recalls William guarding the outer portal and deceiving visitors, even the Prince Consort, about Landseer’s whereabouts. It notes William’s fidelity and a curious anecdote about a painting of a zoo keeper’s corpse and a joke about a child.
An old advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to soothe gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea with a 25 cent bottle price.
A letter-worne quip extols a young girl praised for punctuality and reliability. The speaker notes her precise arrival habits and general popularity, then comments that good manners include prompt responses to invitations.
A poor Irish mother praises her son calling him the cleverest lad in the barony. She tells the priest that he carved chairs from wood in his head and has enough left to fashion a large arm chair, illustrating his unusual talent.
The text promotes Castoria for infants and children with a signature note. It prescribes daily water intake at hot temperature before breakfast and weekly cold water therapy with no salt. A cosmetic alternative recipe uses lemon juice warm water and rose water for the complexion.
The administratrix of the estate of Harry Gassert sells at private sale cash on January 28 1899 at 10 o clock a m at J S Shropshire law office Butte to the highest bidder subject to district court confirmation an undivided one fourth interest in Lot Five Block Twenty nine City of Bow Mountain known as the Charendon Motel property terms cash on confirmation and deed to convey good title to purchaser SARAH C GASEE Administratrix Estate of Harry Gassert deceased
A fragmentary exchange shows a character insisting on integrity against a cheat during a tense moment. The dialogue references paying for services and defying pressure, with Senator Sorghum central to the confrontation.
Advertised remedy claims to relieve and cure painful and irregular menses with no market equal. Manufactured in Paris by Augen dre, sold in Butte Montana by Newlife Drug Co as sole agents, price two dollars per box mailed sealed. Also includes odd quoted remarks about a Poin Tik stat man and a cryptic reference to Wit’s.
Tanyes Santi faced first degree murder charges in district court this morning for the death of Fubert Hamilton. He pleaded not guilty and is to stand trial May 10. he was returned to jail without bond.
Mechanic Conley travels to Billings to meet charity workers and George ML Stue as authorities take Roe into custody in Lincoln Nebraska. Roe faces potential highway robbery charges and possible indictment in the U S court at Helena or Butte after transfer to Anaconda area.
Buyers urged to visit Strain's department store for reductions on Gregor & Co. stock with discounts ranging from twenty to fifty percent on various items. Local shoppers can save on a selection of goods during the Big Reductions sale event.
SHERIFFS SALE Gas Klein plaintiffs vs Charles B Warren to be sold January 26 at 2 pm at the front door of the court house Butte Silver Bow Montana. Property includes undivided interest in Black Placer Mining claim 110 and all interest in blocks 54 and 57 of the Burto townsite Silver Bow County Montana. Sheriff Patrick H Regan and Deputy M Reynolds announce the sale date and officials.
Sealed proposals due January 28 1899 at 10 a m at the Holland Irrigation Canal Company in Wormser City Montana. Bids must include 700 cash or certified check and a $25000 bond. Bidders must sign contracts within ten days of acceptance. President Womber A Wormber
Co owner Benjamin Armstrong and heirs are notified that in 1898 one hundred dollars were expended on improvements for several mining claims in the Divide District Silver Bow County Montana. The notices reference The Silver Ring Sage Hall Tavern Contwin Gollen Gel and others with records in Book pages. If you fail to contribute your share you may be liable for payment to cover the improvements.
Notices announce a special stockholders meeting for Amy and Silversmith Consolidated Mining Company on February 2% 1899 to approve leases enabling Casey Dalton and Annears party access to the Amy lode claim for one year. Also Excelsior Leasing Company schedules its annual meeting February 4 609 to elect officers and consider bylaw amendments.
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