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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1899
Page
6
Voter sentiment grows against city clerks and treasurer operating offices outside City Hall. March 6 regular meeting set to wrap up business as council eyes spring actions. Debates loom over moving clerk and treasurer offices to the city hall, with parties split along party lines.
A truck team from Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe fled a BR Ay P depot and rolled along Commercial avenue at 3 pm. A wagon struck a rancher’s gray horse, causing a light collision with no injuries. bakery bread and cake cargo suffered minor damage as the runaway caused scattered chaos along the 7 line. The troupe will settle damages afterward.
A cablegram revived in New York by Cherrie Worth reports the appointment of a new archbishop for Vancouver Island. The note lists ongoing efforts by church leaders and hints at arrangements affecting the St. Tut parish and allied powers.
Anavonta youths applaud Police Chief Jack White as he participates in a local goodeleighing ride. Reports say he enjoyed a carriage trip led by the noted J.B. Goose pacer Vivian G, amid chatter about his driving skill and county pastimes in Minnesota.
Police keep a close watch as owners push prized horses forward this week. The article notes the public interest in the events and highlights ongoing scrutiny of Chive W amid the racing scene.
The Montana hotel introduces a new bar and fixtures designed by Marcus Daly's team. An antique oak bar with frescoed ceilings, electric globes, and leather settees promises a luxury social hub for guests and business men alike. Manager George W. Reynolds leads the launch, praised as unmatched in the west.
The defendant Stebbens, a potter, was tried before Judge Bolard on February 21 in Ana Winon for striking Quinlan with a billy while arresting him. The court ruled evidence improperly admitted and fined Stebbens, with County Attorney Dutty and Assistant Misey Gaminitder prosecuting. Attorney James M. Self represented Stebbens and will appeal to the district.
T Allen, owner at Prine Gale, plans extensive winter preparations for the upcoming season in French Gulch. He reports favorable prospects for abundant water and says locals expect the establishment of a poet offer soon, with commitments promised within moments.
A wedding occurred at the residence of Misa Annie with Father Pollet officiating. Attendants included Ales Maury Power of Butte as bridesmaid and Toney McManimon as groomsman. Both parties reside in Anaconda and the couple traveled to California after the ceremony.
Regular school board meeting slated this evening as district court adjourns to March 1. Amarillo couple Fahey Mullant obtain marriage license. Local officials report on property appraisals for Anaconda city, Eastern and Northern additions, and nearby lots. Nearby notices include court plans, veterinary care, and a surprise party for Laura Smith.
1X L Hall plans a grand new lodge and commercial space at 21a East Commercial avenue in the M J Fitzpatrick building. The second floor, sized 25 by 80, is under construction with steam heat and modern improvements. K of P lodge has quarters, while I O O F Masons and Red Men seek nights pending the completed Masonic Odd Fellows temple next year.
The funeral of N. Rosenfield was held from the residence under Masonic and T C O F lodges. The remains were shipped to Butte by the noon train for burial. Pallbearers included D. Cohen Sr BK, B. Enos, J. C. Keppler, Sam Prateman, I. Simons, Sam Friedman. Intimate friends attending included Mr and Mrs Falk, Mr and Mrs Copinus, Mr and Mrs Kaufman, Mrs Simons, M. Hammersmaugh, J. H. Wein, Martin Joseph, B. Banks. Floral tributes were numerous.
New York Feb 98 The Tribune reports arrangements near completion for a syndicate to control a large share of Havana Tobacco output. A $22 million consolidation would pay 6 percent dividends on preferred and 1 percent on common, with options on 28 factories across Cuba and holdings by P Garcia Brother & Co J C Tom Unson and Rafael R Gorin.
Washington reports contradicted a published claim that transport Manitoba renamed Logan will leave West Indies service and be converted into a Manila troop ship via the Suez route. The vessel now speeds to San Juan to bring back the Forty-seventh New York to New York, then proceed to Nuevitas to return the Third Georgian regiment to Savannah. Officials deny any immediate plan to send her to the Pacific.
The Chicago Record notes a quip defining a non sequitur as a widower advising a widow to marry and then not proposing, illustrating a joke about illogical conclusions.
Notice to Benjamin Armstrong and co-owners that $100 in annual labor and improvements were expended in 1898 on the Silver King Sage Hen Tacoma Goodwin Golden Gel quartz lode claims in Silver Bow county Montana to hold title under the mining laws. If co-owners do not contribute $112.00 within ninety days after publication, their interest may vest in the undersigned. Also includes district court bankruptcy notice for Crowley & Holland, petition filed January 7, 1899, and order for appearance in Helena district court by April 1899 with publication in Daily Inter Mountain for six consecutive weeks.
To John F McEvoy and heirs you are notified we expended one hundred dollars during 1893 in labor and improvements on the Idlewild quartz mining claim in Summit Valley mining district Silver Bow county Montana recorded on page 12 book s records of Silver Bow county a more particular description is in the location notice
The Justice of the Peace in Silver Bow Montana requires defendants Charles Whitaker Cyrus Pomroy and Clarence Frost to appear March 20 1899 at 10 am in Butte to answer a suit for one hundred dollars plus interest from August 26 1896. If they fail to appear judgment will be entered against them.
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