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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
13
Willie Jones, arrested with several youths for drunkenness and entering a vacant saloon, is set to be tried before Judge Boland on incorrigibility. He allegedly gave liquor to a seven year old, leaving the boy unable to walk. His father, an electrician believed to be in Spokane, is sought to support him. a ten day postponement for the hearing was noted.
Arrangements are made in public schools for Washington's Birthday with programs in all buildings and combined exercises. The day before closure on the 22d, public buildings will close for the holiday. Churches schedule morning and evening services with music and sermons honoring the father of our country, plus amusements like balls and suppers.
James O'Donnell, charged with second degree assault on Marlin Durkin at Carroll on January 6, was discharged on that count and re arrested on a third degree assault charge. The case, delayed by state witness reluctance, saw County Attorney Tuffy amend the charges. O'Donnell was arraigned before Judge Boland and entered a not guilty plea, with a possible guilty plea later expected.
An unclear report from the high school notes a meeting or event titled Te Dea Sigma with Bohuel and others involved. Details are fragmentary and names appear garbled, but an interesting motion was referenced and a new affiliation mentioned.
The organization outlined a programme of merit and other business. Elected officers include President Nessie Burke, Vice President Charles Colverelary, Miss Margaret Stewart, Assistant Secretary Ed Nolan, Pianist Maggie Tobin, Assistant Pianist Nora Lyons and Louisa Webb, Librarian John Nolan, Colour Sergeant Charles McMullan, Sergeant-at-Arms Chester Lyman, and Critic Mae Doherty.
The M E church announces morning services on The Administration of the Spirit and evening topics Latter Day Dreams. Stewards meet Tuesday night, pre meeting Wednesday night on how I know Tra nt Lived. Ladies Aid society Thursday at 280 Pine Street. Sunday musical program includes Hear Our Prayer and choir items, Anthem Rejoice in the Lord. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Junior League at 2 30 p.m.
A scattered list of local items includes A M Walker returning from Helena, Frank Hamm confined with lagrippe, Chas Boylan registering at Mote tana, and Ames resigning as supervising engineer of the Anaronda Copper Mining Company. Also noted are visits by T S Hogan, Meagir Memorial meeting in Helena, Mrs Sullivan returning from Spokane, and various residents planning trips to California or Butte.
Fragmentary text appears to praise a modern way and commendable steel work with references to dates and persons, but the readable content is highly garbled and presents no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Fragmented text describes various city notices and advertisements. Mentions healthcare, travel, and local commerce amid garbled phrases. It notes orders about staying within a area for a few days and mentions different parts of the city.
A. Augen markets French Tansy Tablets as a remedy for painful and irregular menses. The advertisement claims the tablets remove all obstructions and offer relief regardless of the cause.
A Rome cable to the World reports Archishop Ireland denouncing The True American Catholic weekly for insults and alleged defamation. The publication, started after his arrival, is accused of defaming him and hindering his mission, while an American drug offer advertises a Paris fire remedy via Newbro Drug Co. in Butte Montana.
Within the past week the penitentiary division discovered numerous improvised weapons including shotguns and slung shots. The sudden influx has raised fears of an inmate outbreak or planned assault on guards. Owners of the weapons remain unknown.
In San Francisco on February 18 it is stated that Rudolph Spreckels offered his half interest in the Paashaw sugar property. The tract covers about 12,000 acres under lease for 12 years with tenancy from Sami Parker and Win G Trevin. Purchasers are Politize and company.
Department of State Washington announces a transmission from Mr Frederick H Allison, envoy at Peoluquinn, detailing information about decan officials and requesting further inquiries through the department. Dated 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned formerly conducted business on West Daly Street Walkerville Silver Bawcoun U Montana under the firm name Peter Sehonsberg & Company. They have sold their interest and have had no connection since December 1 1898.
Sealed proposals due 10 a m January 28 1899 at Holland Irrigation Canal Company Wormser City Montana for construction of an irrigation canal in Sweet Grass county. Proposals must include 500 cash or certified check and bid bond of 25000. bidder must sign contract within ten days of bid acceptance and furnish bond. Office of W L Holloway Bozeman Montana listed.
In pursuance of a district court order dated January 10 1899 the administrator of the estate of Harry Gassert deceased will sell at private sale to the highest cash bidder subject to court confirmation. On January 25 1899 at 10 oclock a m at J Shropshire law office in Butte Silver Bow County Montana an undivided one fourth interest in part of Lot Five in Block Twenty nine of the City of Butte known as the Clarendon Hotel property is offered. Cash upon confirmation and delivery of a deed conveying good title. SARAH GASSERT Administratrix
In the District Court of Montana a bankruptcy petition was filed January 7, 1899 against Qim M. Crowley and Steve M. Holland trading as Crowley and Holland. The matter is before the United States District Court.
Gans and Klein plaintiffs notify sale by sheriff on January 26 at 2 PM at the court house front door Butte Silver Bow Montana. Property includes an undivided interest in Black Placer Mining Claim No. 110 and all interest in lots 4 and 57 in Butte townsite Silver Bow County Montana belonging to defendant Charles Warren. Sheriff Patrick H. Regan, Deputy James M. Reynolds.
Co owner John F. McFvoy must contribute his share of 16 dollars and 65 cents plus costs within ninety days after notice publication to cover annual labor and improvements on the Idlewild Claims in Ly Summit Valley Silver Bow County Montana. If unpaid, his interest will be declared forfeit to the undersigned co owners.
American National Bank of Helena files suit against Eli D Bannister et al for sale of the Valley Lode Mining Claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow County Montana. Sale set January 26 1899 at 2 PM at courthouse front door Butte. Description covers multiple lode claims with detailed bearings courses and exceptions. Deputy Sheriff James M Reynolds signs.
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