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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
8
A promotional note asserts that ignorance and stupidity do not excuse risky actions or lack of insurance. It stresses the importance of insuring property and using the company’s services, claiming a pledged reputation for fair adjustment and sound methods.
A bustling grocery sheet lists items like Pure Meaty Prunes per pound, Richelieu Maple Syrup by BAON, Pure Buckwheat Flour 25 pounds at $1.00 and 10 pounds 60c, New York buckwheat four pounds at 45 to 50 cents, H Oatmeal 20 cents per package, pancake flour free with Pure Minnesota Basswood Honey, Dandy Soap ten bars for 25 cents, Petna Rice slightly broken per pound, Best Butter Made at 30 cents per pound, New Laid Eggs per dozen at 26 cents, Pure Sweet New York or DBR per gallon at 60 cents, Wheat Flake per pound.
In a federal hearing Judge Knowles granted a motion to raise the bond of the custodian of the Nixon and Silver City Mercantile Co assets. Creditor representatives argued for a $20,000 bond, while the court increased it by $10,000 to total $17,000, with two weeks to file. The extended bond covers stock at Centerville East Park and South Butte locations valued at $8,000 and $10,000 respectively.
The Missoula Democrat Messenger reports numerous Northern Pacific upgrades this year. Eighteen steel spans replace wooden structures on the main line and Coeur d Alene branch, ten stone arches replace wooden bridges, and eight Howe truss bridges will replace aging spans. A key steel span at Fish Creek on the Snake branch is 11 feet 4 inches long, with girders journeying from Missoula and massive pieces over 110 feet long. Foreman Bill Dillingham finished false work for the bridge change. steel will soon be in place.
Frederick Manuell of Maryland, formerly in Butte Montana, bought Newbro’s Herpicide on April 6, 1899 and reports hair regrowth within 20 days. By July 2 he writes his hair is thick and luxuriant. The ad claims Herpicide destroys the germ causing dandruff and baldness, stopping shedding and triggering new growth within a week.
The Catholics of Great Falls announce plans to erect a 25000 church at the northeast corner of Third Avenue North and Seventh Street fronting the avenue. The current church will be repurposed after completion, with interior appointments described as especially handsome.
The case before Judge Clancy concerns Pasquiti Guildoni charged with receiving stolen property knowing it was stolen. Lawyers for the defense and state presented testimony about copper pipe pieces and mine connections while objections kept parts of testimony from the record. The trial continued into the afternoon with no immediate end in sight.
Madame Burre the renowned card reader palmist and medium is located at room 6 Thornton block 49 East Broadway. Those in trouble doubt in business love or speculation should consult this gifted lady. She tells you your past present and future and diagnoses diseases without asking questions. Hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Judge Sullivan held a light police court session this morning. Tom Powers pleaded guilty to stealing a pair of overshoes and was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. Jennie Nelson, a street walker, was fined $10. John Haines and William Byrne were charged with disturbing the peace, pleaded not guilty, and will be tried Tuesday.
A Newsboys and Bootblacks planned masquerade ball ended abruptly as an attachment on gate receipts led to police involvement. John Simpson and Albert Hogan were arrested after a disturbance when a constable was brought in as doorkeeper as musician union concerns over funds surfaced.
The scene ends with arrests as Simpson and Hogan are taken into custody after a failed pay scheme tied to a musicians union dispute. The crowd demanded money while officers arrived. The conflict traces back nearly a year to a cashless ball, with rumors of similar schemes in Salt Lake City and a pattern of leaving town without paying the orchestra or newsboys.
The day saw a general dip in copper stock prices except for Anaconda and Tamarack which rose by one and four points respectively. It is estimated about a million dollars of Butte capital remains tied to copper shares as many speculators bought high and await profit taking. Quotations included names like Anaconda Boston Montana and Tamarack among others.
The partnership of George Mihelich and T Tomich at 110 East Park street is dissolved by mutual consent. Mihelich will continue the business at the old stand and settle all obligations and collect all accounts. Dated Butte Montana February 6 1900. Also notices election of doctors for B M hospital and elections for trustees from Meaderville mine with deadlines February 20.
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