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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1899
Page
6
A stubborn dog catcher resumes rounds, facing local opposition and fear of losing pets. Report recounts a Chestnut street incident where a large dog was caged amid protests from its owner. Neighbors criticized the practice while a small terrier slipped away, prompting tense exchanges and insults.
The Suwanee River production features Polly Stockwell as Dora Claston in a Genied Wit Wis season. Her career includes early TV and stage work, with father Le xy Stockwell noted as a California comedian and mother a prominent figure in the profession. The Margaret theater hosts the premiere tonight in Wylorrow.
Thomas Geason, long time Teer Lodge County resident for 26 years, is listed among guests in the city. The text notes his 25 years in the state and mentions Aldermiteh in the USA and a sale price of 10 percent per sack for a certain product, with others priced similarly.
Since arriving in Montana he has worked placer mining at Elk Creek, near Garnet, residing there since 1866 for parts of each year. He has not become a militanaire, but his haul from placer mines has been steady, and his remaining diggings will likely supply him for the rest of his days.
Arrangements by the Presbyterian church for a concert with a varied program. Pianoforte duet selections by Mrs Richardson and Mrs McMeekin, quartette pieces, vocal numbers, violin serenades, and choral items performed by Mrs Norbeck Miss Macdougall Mr Reeves Mr Geddes and others. The programme includes works by Mendelssohn and Goode with multiple instrumental and vocal solos.
Anaconda marks Washington's Birthday with a layoff of business and public services. Schools closed, banks and city offices shut, barber shops open on a Sunday schedule, and special dinners planned for residents traveling to Butte. A community supper at Commercial avenue and Gale street features veteran stories and a gathering of old comrades.
Fragmented local briefs report Petritz in Mure and Bharhe at the Mon Wy onl day, with O'Leary visiting Butte and Chen in Montisya metropolis. Mentions St Joan medical office on Park Avenue, Gulla miningman en route to Gregson Springs, and a concert at Cagdain Ducoon. Disjointed names and places create a collage of late 19th century city notices.
A brief card of thanks from Lorri Hill expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the death of a beloved son. The message acknowledges the outpouring of sympathy and assistance, noting appreciation for those who offered help during a difficult time.
An ad extols Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle and effective remedy to cleanse the system, break up colds headaches and fevers, promising pleasant after effects and easy use without harshness.
The State Horticultural Society will meet in Hamilton on February 24 26 and 25 with papers for fruit growers. Talks cover apple and pear trees, pruning, winter protection, grafting, marketing cooperation, and orchard culture in Montana and the Northwest. Notable speakers include Oscar J. Craig T A McClain C F Dahlman H A Carmichael J J Bond and D M Bandmann.
A farewell party was given at the home of Miss Kathe Trunk on S19 km street Saturday evening in honor of Miss Ethel Gray who will move to Bitter Root valley. Guests included Edith Gray, Ethel Gras, Fern Tunette Auld, Pearl Stokes, Sheila Gerrias, Mary Hennigan, Myrtle Tilton, Hisse Hilton, Kathe Peters, Edna Pendelton, May Grover, Louise Sivingey, Mazel Rameay, Nora Walkup, and many others.
The text notes a fanciful early steamless carriage by Vue Vanceneen run by a wound spring. It mentions Phe Tie de Mortemart and M. de Lauson in Paris, but science apparently rejects the concept and suppresses the idea.
Fragmentary OCR describes a royal departure from Coehdige Phoines Wisconsin with a list of names and vague actions. It mentions Victoria and a lieutenant Robe rt Male eiiick Queet and a codified procession scene. The text is garbled with missing terms and unclear sequence of events.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims the syrup soothes the child gums eases pain and calms with a cheap price of twenty five cents per bottle.
Notice to contractors calls for sealed proposals at the Holland Irrigation Canal Company office in Wormser City Montana by 2 o clock p m on Saturday the 23rd. The notice indicates the bid deadline and location for project work to be tendered by qualified firms.
Bids to construct a nation canal in Sweet Grass county Montana are invited with plans and specifications available at the company and W L Holloway Bozeman. Each bid must include a 500 dollar certified check or cash and a 25000 dollar bond if bid is accepted and contract signed within ten days. Holland Irrigation Canal Co, President A Wormser.
Notice to John F. McIlroy and heirs that co-owners expended 100.06 dollars in 1898 on labor and improvements to the Tollewitz quartz mining claim in Summit Valley mining district Silver Bow county Montana. If McIlroy fails within ninety days to contribute 16.65 dollars and costs, his interest may become the property of the co-owners under section 2324 revised statutes.
Notice of stockholders meeting for Land Opera House Company in Butte Montana at Charles O'Donnell law office No 10 North Main Street Butte City on Friday February 24 1809 at 7 o'clock p.m. for election of a member to the board of trustees KR L Chapman John Maguire Trustees
The State of Montana greets defendants Charles J Whitaker Cyrus W Pomroy and others. You must appear March 20 1899 at 10 oclock a m at 47 Weel Granite street Butte Silver Bow Montana to answer plaintiff Arthir A Wenham for one hundred dollars and interest from August 2 1296. If you fail judgment will be given for plaintiff and costs. Dated February 18 1899 AL Nichols Justice of the Peace Shropshire Gilchrist attorneys for plaintiff.
In the Second Judicial District Court Montana Silver Bow, Joseph A Coram et al seek to amend a 1898 decree of distribution in the estate of Andrew J Davis deceased. The court orders hearing February 15, 1899 at 10 a.m. in department No 1 with five days of publication notice to listed heirs and parties.
United States District Court in Montana orders Quin M Crowley and Steve M Holland to appear for bankruptcy adjudication. Petition filed January 7 1899 seeks declaration of bankruptcy for Crowley & Holland trading firm. Court notes defendants cannot be found in district and have not appeared. hearing set for April 1899 in Helena.
Notice declares private sale of one fourth undivided interest in part of Lot 5 Block 29 known as Clarendon Motel property in Silver Bow County Montana. Sale to highest bidder for cash, subject to court confirmation, at 10 a m January 2, 1599 in J S Shropshire law office Butte. Administratrix Sarah C Gassert seeks good title deed upon confirmation.
Information from the Department of State reports the death of John P. McSwreny, a naturalized American, on December 1. The U.S. consul in Tegucigalpa and legal representatives may obtain further details by applying to the department, per fleapatch No. 20 dated January 3, 1899.
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