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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
6
A severe cold snap plunges to 30 degrees below zero at dawn and 20 to 30 below overnight. Frosted pipes, busy plumbers, fuel dealers, and wood haulers endure a strained supply while trains face delays. Weather slowly moderates but remains frigid.
Anaconda's Margaret theater hosted Mme. Emma Nevada with Sheldon Pratt and Louis Blumenberg as accompanists. Despite subzero weather, the audience praised the performance, with frequent recalls for Nevada and spotlight on Blumenberg cello solos and Pratt piano. Credit given to local manager T. H. Collins for bringing the entertainment to Anaconda.
An explosion occurred at 7 a m in the residence of C A Straight at West Third and Maple streets when frozen water pipes near a stove ruptured. Mrs Straight had lit the stove and left briefly, after which the blast injured nothing and neighbors were alarmed as the fire was quickly contained.
Considerable heat built in the stove when an explosion occurred scattering stove parts across the room. Mrs Straight narrowly escaped as neighbors prevented a fire from the live coal. Some articles were damaged but the main stove remained largely intact. Mr Straight was away at his mines.
The Coeur d Alene saloon run by Hortquist and Benson at Third and Chestnut burned yesterday afternoon. Firemen battled a roof blaze using ladders and a chemical extinguisher. the one and a half story frame building owned by John Barkovich suffered about 280 dollars in fire loss plus water damage, insured.
Martin Johnson a famed west of Anaconda mountaineer arrived in town yesterday and plans to fuel coal fires in local businesses and homes. He noted extreme cold and favorable snowy prospects, citing four feet at the copper camp Senate group of mines and three feet at Moose Lake.
Early morning blaze at the Lafayette, corner East Commercial Avenue and Birch Street, started by an overheated furnace igniting a wooden post. Fire department responded quickly, using chemical apparatus to extinguish the fire with minimal damage.
Pete Snelson visits Butte friends while Daly’s saloon moves near the bank. No new small pox cases reported. Notable visitors include Judge Napton Rogers Sawyer Goose. Mrs H W Stephens hosts Mrs L J Herron from Butte. Infant John Galick Jr dies at East Park Avenue. M C Leonard visits Helmville. Mrs Howells, 89, dies near War Springs canyon. Mme Nevada shown at theater with Mr Miller. Property transfer in Anaconda for 1717 dollars. Jessie Stackpole and Mable Beaumont from Deer Lodge attend Margaret theater. Mike O Rourke dies at St Anns Hospital. relatives in California. Deer Lodge Liquor Dealers meet. saloons urged to join. Conley’s altercation with police ends in jail. Evangelist Dunlap speaks at Christian church. topic The Mission of Jesus in the World. Services 7 30. Elinor Elizabeth Howell dies near Water sawmill. seven children. Ladies Auxiliary M K church notes cut glass olive dish gift to Mrs Weaver. presentation by Mrs Lingo.
An article explores why riders of chainless wheels feel a distinct propulsion. It notes many riders struggle to articulate the difference from chain bicycles yet acknowledge a clear, recognizable variance in motion. The piece delves into the mystery behind the mechanism and rider experience.
A discussion on the chainless bicycle notes the sensation of bewilderment riders feel when the rear wheel turns with no visible chain. It explains instant power transfer as a rod-like transmission from pedals to rear sprocket, contrasting with the gradual chain drive. The author argues chainless wheels offer direct, instantaneous transmission and could become popular despite some resistance.
Notice declares a ten cent per share assessment on the capital stock of Combination Mining and Milling Company. Levied by the board Feb 1 1900, payable by Mar 3 1900 to Jesse B Mellor in St Louis or Werner Ziegler in Montana. Delinquent shares by Mar 5 1900 will be sold Mar 24 1900 at Philipsburg court house.
Notice states Henry R Bartlett and Michael A Donahue filed for a patent for 1478.5 near feet and 336 feet east and 1242.5 feet west from discovery on the Spokane lode mining claim in unorganized Silver Bow and Jefferson counties Montana. Public record notes survey No 6801 township 4N range 7W. Describes corner 1 and initial point bearings.
Wallace M L Dermie, at Butte Montana, serves notice to J W Oberman and heirs that he claims one hundred dollars as owner share in a Rock mining claim in the Silver Bow county district. If unpaid within ninety days of service or publication the coowner’s one half expenditure of about two hundred dollars will transfer to the subscriber under section 2324 revised United States statutes. Dated January 19 1900.
Notice from United States Land Office Helena Montana dated December 5 1899 states Josiah Trevise of Butte Montana applies for patent on Copper Trust lode in Summit Valley mining district Silver Bow County Montana. Survey No 6678 described with discovery shaft and surface grounds, requesting extra lateral rights within survey boundaries. Public notice urges objections within sixty days to avoid bar by law. Also mentions Northern Pacific sleepings cars service between Anaconda, Butte, and St Paul St Louis.
The notice to publish is for George Moulthrop's mining patent application 4178 in Summit Valley Montana for the Wedgewood lode. It details the claim position Survey No. 5811 with corner markers, distances, and bearing descriptions, claiming 0.2% acres with 13 acres excluded, and lists adjoining claims, recording in Silver Bow County and first published February 8, 1900.
Railway timetable notes list departures and routes for Norris, Stendard Pullman Tours, and sleeping cars to Portisné Omaha St. Paul and Louis with no change at Butte. It includes Northern Pacific Pacific Express to Portland, through trains to points west and east, and tickets for local and long distance travel. Steamship tickets to Europe are also advertised via Great Northern, Western Pacific, and connections.
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