Bartlett Burglary Nets $4800 In Cash And Riches
A burglar entered Fred A. Bartlett’s home last night taking $4,800 and two valuable rings while the residents were away. Shots were fired by Sam Lipscomb as the thief fled, alarms raised neighbors, and a wide search followed. Bartlett had recently begun bankruptcy proceedings with assets listed at $200 and a Rochester sale of bust fees noted. Authorities hunt the unseen suspect as creditors seek possession of Bartlett’s funds and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett
Shea
McGlynn
Bartlett
Grand Oper
Lipscomb
Mrs. Bartlett
Metlynn
Park Street
Sherlock Holmes
United States
Rochester
Ness
Helena
Abe Mackelhe
Corrected report on Mrs Peter Dempsey marriage rumour
Inter Mountain office clarified that false reports about Mrs Dempsey s marriage were circulated. Murky letters claimed motive and illness excuses while Mr Murphy denied involvement. An apology and retraction followed acknowledging misinformed statements and harm to Mrs Dempsey and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dempsey
Snd
Inter Mountain Office
Murphy
Inter Mountain
Notice of Dissolution of Peter Scho nsoherg & Co
Notice states that Peter Scho nsherg and Company have sold their interest in the West Daly Street business in Walkerville Silver Bow County Montana and are no longer connected with the business since December 1 1898. Dated February 15 1899.
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John Fo Melvoy
Saomit Valley
Silver Bow County
Montana
Tocat
Silver Tow County
United States
Eixteen
Mepowell
W. A. Kidnidy
Nolive
Daly Street
Walkerville
Peter Sehonsberg & Company
Cnld
Peter Schonsherg & CO
Grand Opera House Company
Butte
Itve
Aries
Donnell
North Main Street
Hutte City
Av'elock P
L. Chapman
John Maguire
Local Business and Notices In City News
City notices and ads list Montana Music Co and Dr H H Hanson as professionals, vendors advertise brassware and stove repairs, and bands sell Excelsior Sperm Oil. Funeral services for Russell H. Smith and deaths of Tod Triggens and two McDonald twins noted alongside a hospital doctor election for B & I Employees. Centennial beer orders rising, and shipments to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Park Street
Butte Stove Repair Co
Sherman
E. Park Street
Russell H. Smith
Blackiston
Tod Triggens
Wedne
oMee
Board of Trustees
Montana
Annual Muslin Underwear Sale at Gordon-Lewis Co
Gordon-Lewis Co hosts an annual muslin underwear sale next week at 105 Main St Butte. A sensational poisoning hoax involving Miss Anderson, Madam Guy, and Miss Anderson’s accusations against Mrs. C H Jewett proved false after candy analysis found no poison. Madame Guy was briefly jailed on extortion charges, bond set at 1000, later reduced to 250 and posted for release.
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Butte
Mra. C. TE. Williams
Madam Guy
C. H. Jewett
Miss Anderson
Dru, Wells and Sievers
Madame Guy
Guy
After the Ball at Ren shaw hall crafts social whirl
A masquerade ball at Ren shaw hall drew Tenderloin sports crowds with extravagant costumes though many ladies displayed modest attire. The night wore on as wind chilled the crowd and several wore tailored ling suits. An incongruous hint mentions Wye Shell Companies and Gordon-Lewis Co announcing an upcoming annual muslin underwear sale at 106 Main St next week.
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Renshaw Hall
Mining Men Bet on Wager Case In District Court
Judge Smith presides two weeks over Helena department 1 with one trial reached, James Macfarlane versus John Gillie over a $500 wager won under a contract with C. S. Batterman. Separate suits allege entry rights to a tunnel and damages. Local jury lists and daily docket set. daylight theft fears prompt警 investigation into door-to-door canvassers using skeleton keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfar- Jane
Batterman
James RR
Eatley Alwaya
Important land law ruling on placer mining claims
The Helena Independent reports a ruling by the general land commissioner detailing how many acres a single placer mining location may encompass and the required mining work to preserve possessory rights. It clarifies the division of locations, assessment obligations, and the effects of conveyances between locators, with emphasis on 160 acre single locations and 20 acre sublocations. The notice cautions readers on interpretations and implications for placer mining locations and improvements. Also mentions surveying work near the Taku trail and a new town site at Taku bay, Juneau.
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Helena
We Nation
General Land
Iowa
Eleht Pergans
Owen
Jones Wae
Juneau
Iri
Taku Trail
Atlin District
Taku
Taku Bay
Taku River
Rail route eyed to Teslin via Atlin mining district
Eastern capital pursues a railroad across the Atlin mining district toward Teslin on a Klondike route. The plan envisions a line to traverse northern terrain and connect with routes bearing mining and frontier traffic opportunities.
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Atlin
Teslin
Klondike
Aged Minister Samuel Stevenson Dies in Bloomington
Samuel Stevenson D D longtime Presbyterian minister and near relative of former Vice President Stevenson died in Bloomington aged 86. Born in North Carolina in Tredell county he studied at Cecil College Danville Kentucky and came to Illinois in 18nd to serve the church.
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Bloomington
Samuel Stevenson
D. D
United States
Stevenson
Tredell County
North Carolina
Cecil College
Danville
Finois
Tragedy at Independence as wagoner kills nurse then dies
Fentoway the Gane Kansas City reports Mack Oldhivem a Black teamster shot and killed Ida Fields a mulatto at Independence Missouri then killed himself cause stated as jealousy. Oldhvem was a widower and Fields had come from Memphis.
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Fentoway
Kansas City
Independ+ ence
Mack Oldhivem
Ster
Ida Fields
Oldham
Memphis
Senate action on recall of total personnel bill discussed
Senate convened with Chandler moving to reconsider the vote on the total personnel bill and recall from the house to correct errors. Cockill urged a resolution requesting the secretary of war detail the army cost under the Tall bill. The house amendment allowing president to appoint cadets to the naval academy was concurred in. Butter continued arguing for an $8,000,000 cut in railroad air transportation funding.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
House
Cockvill
Howe
Volunteers Discharged From U S Volunteer Units
Washington February 20 The War Department desig nates mustering out for volunteers including units from Third Georgia ACE and New York regiments. The order frees all volunteers remaining in the United States as part of the discharge process.
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Washington
War Department
Owlers
Anwain Gay
Georgi
Halloring Ace
Candles Moin Qwrillery
New York
Weesent
Wau
Greenville
Atma
Connecticut
Pieth Maskichusetts
Mhir Wohigan
Minnesota
Uber
Sound
Virginia
United States
Market Report From Chicago and New York Trades
Chicago and New York price summaries show mixed gains and declines across oil, hogs, and grain. Early futures point to cautious movement with modest shifts in lard corn and bonds while investors assess demand and weather signals.
Highest paid choir singers in The Weld district sale
Two New York women top the list as highest paid choir singers in The Weld. The Sheriff’s sale on January 9, 1899, at 2 p.m. will auction the Valley Lode Mining claim area, including the Tecumseh Lode and Despatch Lode claims, with detailed boundaries and corner marks described in the listing for the court action in Helena versus El D. Bannister et al.
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New York
Wortimate Abbey
American National Tank of
Helena
el D. Bannister
Yecourt Houme
Buite
Bilversiun
Montana
Valley Lote
Jy Totumber
Bee Hon
Tawnelit
Summit Valles Mining
Silver Mow
Femi
Ap Discovery
Pike's Peak Lode
Chin
Kien
Charles
Butts
Sliver Bow
State of Montana
Biack Paver
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Casino
Courtney
Phenix Harness Shop
S. Main St
Hed Fruit Grocery
Molland Irrigation Canal Company
Woonser City
Warluck
Holland Irrigation Canzi. CO. 1
A. Wormber
Gordon-Lewis Co
Main St
Dem
Troczky Mountela
City News
Brier
Chop-in
J. G. Hates
Montana Music Co
West Park
H. H. Hanson
Postofice
Butte Collection Agency
Shady Brook
D. D. Grocery
W. Park St
Upe-Reynolds
Joe Crossman
Alice Crossman
A. A. Crossman
District Court
Wilhan Switzex
C. C. Prost
Caney
Ruth F. Leggal
Butte Water
Gimm
San Francisco
Sera
Harry Eitkes
Jay Eaton
Wis
Wisconsin Cha Company
Oilenge
Chicago
Reever
Cove
Holters Shah
Lins Stockers
St Marties
W York
Shedipe
Bezema
G. A. Conrad
Lisbon
N.H
Breeny Cree
Boston
Dave Axn Crem
Piacer
Feeet
Sald Lot
Patrick H. Regan
Jas. M. Reynolds
Stockholders Meeting
Leo Urgenburger
Paul Wilhelmy
Dao
Arge Wilhelmy
Wilhelaty
Argyle
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