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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
13
Anaconda area reports heavy blizzard with two feet of snow on level and drifts up to ten feet. Streets blocked, cars idle, and rail lines slow or halted. Community notices list court actions, church schedules, and local arrests amid ongoing travel disruptions and cold weather fallout.
Abderman John Hamill, visiting Florida, traveled south a month ago with stops in St. Louis and Memphis. A tall man likened to Hobson, he wore pearl silk items and claimed to be a merchant in Anaconda. Residents report confusion when asked about the Hobson rent rumor, with attempts to explain as a simple man named Hamill.
A noisy local roundup lists Valentines at Greigs and various town happenings. Mentions deliveries of candies on Parke Avenue, Peculiar tycoon meetings, events at Muren-Darideon Wilbon, and a TEC banner. Hints at a grand sale by The Gregor Co and Strain’s department store new goods. An attachment suit was filed in court.
Readers praised a California company syrup as a remedy that aids well-informed people to perform tasks precisely and effectively. Advertisers claim the syrup offers fever relief without unpleasant aftereffects through the popular Syrup of Pige product.
A garbled notice hints at a plan by a Mr Stuff to mobilize a company of troops to Klandike. The fragmentary text cites “Special Emergencies” and the names Vite and Tullkarve Wiaitey, suggesting a speculative or erroneous military pledge.
Ladies seek relief from irregular menses with Tansy Tablets by Augenre Paris, sold exclusively in Butte by Newbro Heng Co. at 2 per vial. Mail order available sealed.
The piece covers the death of Prince Alfred of Sax Coburg and Gotha, detailing his youth, royal scandal, and the impact on succession to the Coburg throne. It notes his military role, gambling ties, and death in an Austrian sanitarium, with implications for the line of succession and possible shifts in royal duty for the Duke of Connaught.
Newport News February 1 contract for two 12 000 ton pacific mail steamers valued at 2 600 000 dollars awarded to Newport Shipbuilding company. Ships will be largest ever built at an American yard surpassing St Louis and St Paul in length and tonnage with improved passenger accommodations and facilities for mail and fish. sailing between San Francisco and China.
A London registrar in the east end records the birth of a child named Sirdar Kitchener reflecting wartime influences. The name honors Field Marshal Lord Kitchener and signals the era’s public sentiment. The birth notice lists the family details as read.
Sealed proposals to be received at the Hollander Company Wormser City Montana until 10 am Saturday January 38 1899 for construction of an irrigation canal in Sweet Grass county Montana Plans specifications in the Hollander offices and in W L Holloway Gezeman Montana Bids require a 500 certified check or cash forfeit if not entered into contract within ten days after bid acceptance and a bond of 325000 for faithful performance Signed Hollander Irrigation Canal Co By A Wormser President
Notice states that in pursuance of a district court order the administratrix of Harry Gassert deceased will sell at private sale for cash, on January 28 1899 at 10 o clock at Shropshire's office in Butte, an undivided one fourth interest in part of Lot Five in Block 29 of Mi t te known as the Clarendon Hotel property in Silver Bow County Montana, with deed to convey good title upon court confirmation.
Notice to Benjamin Armstrong and heirs that $100 was expended in 1898 for improvements on parcels in Silver Bow County Montana. Describes parcels The Silver King Sage Hon Tacoma Cinodwin Golden Welk and references location notices and county recorder records. Requires contribution within ninety days or face remedies under Revised Statutes.
Pat Kirley James Kirley and Frank Kirley announce that their expenditures on the said claims will transfer to the undersigned co owners as required by the section. Dated January 6 1899.
Notice announces a special meeting of stockholders at 11:00 a m on Saturday February 25 1899 to approve or reject leases issued April 9 1898 granting John Casey and Michael J Dalton the right to mine on the Amy lode north lead for one year and a lease on November 29 1898 granting B F Anneary A Johns and Joseph Annear rights to the Amy lode for one year. Transfer books close February 15 and remain closed until after the meetings. Dated January 14 1899 By JUS LONG Secretary Amy and Silversmith Consolidated Mining Company.
The regular annual meeting for 1899 of the stockholders of Excelsior Leasing is ordered by the president and board of trustees to be held at the office of the company in Brutte City, Monti, on February 4. The meeting will address the election of officers and regular business, with a proposal to increase the board from three to five and to amend bylaws governing duties of the president and treasurer. By order of the board of trustees, BATTERMAN, Acting.
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