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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
8
A cautionary note urges securing protection with safe prompt insurers. The text promotes policies that are read clearly and paid promptly, claiming proper treatment if a fire occurs. It advises insuring with a single proven company to ensure reliable service.
A list of household basics including pure Minnesota basswood honey at 3 for 50 cents, Dandy Soap for laundry, pet marmice sold per pound at 2.68, Best Butter made at 30 cents per pound, new laid eggs about 25 cents per dozen, pure sweet New York cider per gallon six cents, and wheat flakes priced per pound.
Harry Winslow from Henrys Lake opposes Idaho game warden Charles Arbuckle who seeks to halt winter fishing for Butte market. Winslow argues the lake remains productive, supporting a livelihood and lake health, warning winter fishing bans could end the fishery and invite disease. The Butte Red and Gun Club backs the lake’s continued harvest.
In Judge Sullivan's court this morning Tom Ward received 60 days in the county jail after pleading guilty to petit larceny linked to morphine possession. He took a blanket outside Brownfield Canty store and traded it to a pawnbroker for morphine, leading to swift arrest and sentencing. James Conroy also drew 60 days after pleading guilty to stealing a coat from East Park street clothier Boucher. N Metaner was fined $10 for assaulting John Moy.
Frederick Warde, famed tragedian and Elks member, chaired a late night social at Miners' Union hall in Butte attended by many friends. The program featured Colonel OLeary, Rabbi Eixenberg, Ivan Bogan, Doering, Thresher and Heinze with jokes, recitations, songs, and a $2.50 irrigation fund plea amid legal quips by Judge Lindsay.
County Attorney Connolly recalled humorous anecdotes to a nominee, joined by James King, as the session wrapped up at a late hour. The exchange highlighted the lighter side of official proceedings amid formal duties.
The Boston copper share market fell slightly amid profit taking and South African tensions. Amalgamated declined one point, Boston & Montana down one and a half, and Utah Copper fraction. Speculators expect little gains until month end when financial strain may ease and buyers return. Closing quotes included Calumet & Hecla Mohawk Osceola Parrot Tamarack Utah Copper.
A long line of names and places appears, listing individuals and their associated cities such as Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Helena, Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, and more. The fragment reads like a roster or notice with numerous personal names, initials, and geographic references without a clear single event.
The superintendent reports Great Falls city schools total 1 755 students with 839 boys and 916 girls, up 38 in January and expected to rise further with the new semester. Nearby Saco sheep herds suffer scab, tracing to 200 Adelaine bucks from Seline Michigan. bands near Saco and Valley county totals range 3 300 for Mills, 2 000 for Davis, 2 000 for Wright, 2 000 for Bell, 2 500 for Taylor. Quarantine on exposed bands and petition for a state sheep inspector prompt action. dipping cannot begin before mid March.
G H Mumm's Extra Dry leads imports with 109,203 cases in 1899, 72,495 more than any rival. The 1895 vintage now imported matches its best predecessors in quality.
The partnership of George Minelich and T Tomich at 110 East Park street is dissolved by mutual consent. George Mihelich will continue the business, pay all obligations, and collect all accounts due the firm. Dated Butte Montana February 6 1900.
The State’s case against Joseph Rice for mayhem opened in Judge Clancy’s court after a delay for a missing witness. A barroom fight near Sheehan Bros. on Main and Quartz streets sparked the trial. Dr Ignatius Donnelly testified Rice’s nervous condition could affect accountability while Rice himself described a breakdown in his nervous system and dismissed questions about intoxication.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church hosts a reception at Dr and Mrs Groneveld home 681 West Granite Street on Thursday evening February 8. Refreshments will be served during the evening.
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