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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1900
Page
5
A century ago in 1899, records show 27 individuals faced insanity investigations in the district court with only three escaping the asylum. The piece recounts bizarre testing methods, courtroom routines, and a Chicago journalists tale of a woman who tricked a commission, claiming sanity after being misidentified by a fleeing lawyer.
The county attorney completed a year’s statement showing 66 informations filed in district court against felons in 1899. Of these, 32 were convicted, two forfeited bonds, nine discharged without trial, four acquitted by juries, and fourteen awaiting trial.
There were 640 complaints in justice court across all classes including vagrancy. Of these 158 charged felonies, 69 withdrawn and 67 bound over to district court. There were 382 misdemeanor accusations with 106 dismissed and 61 acquitted, leaving 216 convictions.
Albert Green is held in the county jail on a charge of insanity pending examination of his mental condition. He reportedly entered the city jail office seeking help to retrieve his trunk, described its contents including a Cremona violin, and then spoke of inventions. He claimed a device would stop Democrats in Silver Bow county from polling on election day, after which he was placed in custody.
In a New Year disturbance at Imperial amusement hall, drummer is assaulted after an argument over drinks. Anni Rooney slugs rival performer Bobby Carrigan who then locks her out. Rooney responds with a right hand, knockdown followed by arrest. Rooney to face Judge Sullivan at 10 tomorrow.
Subscriptions for the benefit of the widow and four children of Major General Lawton are being received by the Inter Mountain by authority of the Committee. The appeal seeks support from readers to aid the family of the fallen general.
The late J H Wagner a Past Noble Grand of Enterprise Lodge I O O F was buried yesterday. The funeral was largely attended with many floral tributes. Rev J Hosk ing conducted services and the Odd Fellows burial ceremony at the grave. He belonged to Summit Encampment and Harmon Lodge Degres of Rebekah. Pall bearers included M Mirovich August Carlson Sol Levy from Summit Encampment and J B Dorsey R Howatson J B Virtue from Enterprise lodge.
Fragments from a local page mention 110 South Main street and a Taller Shop once located near 3 West Galena. The text includes scattered literary quotes by Bacon Milton Montaigne Defoe and Potter, with minor attributions and a stray line about a soldier and buttons.
A fragmentary item shows a dialogue with a castaway and a bumbling exchange about names and residence. The text references AR IT and a Chicago News Gentleman voice, ending with a playful misidentification of John Williams and a question about his home.
The Livingston News reports the reunion of the Campbell and Stark law firm prompting A P Stark to move to Butte after seven years in Livingston. Deeds transfer Blue Bird fraction interests to Bear Gulch company via Receiver E T Wilson for 21 dollars. Dr W E Knowles of Helena investigates a glanders case tied to F H Goodson’s death, deeming it a human glanders case. Wm Jump dies at Jardine, Ed Carlson dies at Trail Creek from drink, John Foley jailed for 21 days in Gardiner. Park County teachers attend Helena sessions. Miss Nellie Vanbrooklin’s 13th birthday party draws many youths. Bids for Gardiner mail service to Conke City announced. Rev Father Pirnat to Europe, Rev Father O’Brien in charge of parish. Louis C Romans and Emma M Adams wed. Lt W H Poorman takes offices as A P Stark relocates. John Lonengan of Bear Gulch dies at Jardine. Thomas Lenaghan injures leg. Murdoch Salisbury and Lavinia Holliwey wed. C Hefferlin to open savings at Merchants Bank. Mrs E A Lay summoned for husband’s illness at camp.
Members of Butte and Hemlock lodges Women of Woodcraft surprised the Woodmen of the World in Went Broadway hall by distributing baskets of good things and a musical program. The event honored W. T. Locke of Denver, the new state organizer touring the city.
An advertisement argues that dandruff and baldness stem from a scalp germ. It claims permanent relief comes only by eradicating this germ. Newbro's Herpicide is presented as the world’s only preparation that cures dandruff, falling hair, and baldness by destroying the cause.
An advertisement touts French Tansy Tablets as a universal remedy for painful and irregular menses. Manufactured in Paris by A. Augendre and sold in Butte by Newbro Drug Co at 3 dollars per box with mail delivery available. Also lists sewing machine rentals, a local undertaker, a law fund, and bookkeeping courses with a guaranteed position.
Butte Coal Company states it employs no solicitors or collectors. It keeps expenses down to a minimum and ensures each ton of coal contains maximum value. The customer acts as the medium through which they advertise. Address No. 4 East Broadway, Tel. 477.
Escape the Butte smoke and head to Crystal Springs for pure atmosphere. Rates are 2.50 per day or 14 per week, with plunge and private baths included. Only five men from town. Singea leave Langlola at regular intervals. Nick Jahreiss, proprietor.
An old advertisement notes Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York offering figures against accidents and smallpox exposure, alongside protection from pneumonia and other diseases. It references Kternolis & McDowell and mentions Broadway as a location point amid this era of health and risk coverage.
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