Passports for Helena Travel Free Under Smallpox Precautions
Health officer Sulgrove and Dr Alexander announced free passports to Helena travellers with proof of immunity or vaccination. No charge, public duty. Two new smallpox cases reported, including a Crystal Street resident and a man named John Lee. Mantle and Bennett blocks quarantine lifted after vaccination and fumigation.
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Helena
Sulgrove
Inter Mountain
Dr. Alexander
Alexander
Crystal
Broadway
John Lee
Colorado Street
Monroe
Bennett
Baker Henderson
Clarendon Hotel
Fitz Butler
South
Washington Street
County Pest House Rules Adopted by County Board
The county commissioners acting as the board of health enacted rules for the pest house. Admission requires examination and a smallpox or vartoloid diagnosis, full name and address, obedience to the physician, and assignment of nurses from convalescents. Trained nurses are paid 100 dollars monthly. convalescent patients must contribute for care and discharge clothing if able. all must comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Health
Nest House
School trustees resist closing amid smallpox concerns
The board, noting increased attendance and universal vaccination, elected to keep schools open for now. A contract for an iron fire escape at Washington school was awarded to Montana Ironworks for 532 dollars with a 20 day deadline. A contract for teacher desks at Atlantic school went to Northwestern School Supply, with two bids received for Atlantic school wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Washington
Montana Ironworks
New Atlantic School
Northwestern School Supply Company
Atlantic School
Building com matter referred to committee with power to act
The December financial statement shows warrants issued on the general fund 62832 due bills cancelled 18000 due bills outstanding 298 cash on hand in building fund 14052.35 The report was received and filed Architect OBrien recommends Bowen the contractor for Aluminum Street School be allowed an estimate of 511.88 The contract requires building completion by February 1 of this year The fuel question was referred again to a committee Current December bills totaling 1989385 were favorably reported by the finance committee and ordered paid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Bowen
Aluminum Street
A Case in Helena Sees Smallpox Epidemic Sparked by Butte
The Helena Herald reports smallpox linked to Butte cases after a woman, Mrs. Thompson of Arlington hotel on lower Main Street, fell ill. A doctor deemed it mild, she was moved to the pesthouse, and Arlington was quarantined pending safety assurances. Health officials, led by Chief Becker, enforced the quarantine under the board of health while Sulgrove was away.
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Helena
Butte
Herald
Thompson
Arlington Hostel
Lower Main Street
Arlington
Sulgrove
Becker
Board of Health
Work of Stock Board Inspires Cattle Industry Interest
The state board of stock commissioners presents a report showing a slight drop in cattle inspected due to lighter shipments, yet higher inspection quality with more estrays recovered. The board now employs 21 inspectors safeguarding stock across the state. Notable figures include yearly totals of inspected cattle and recovered estrays, with 1899 reporting about 35,000 horses inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Stock Commissioners
Sowing the Wind hailed as bold yet clean drama
The critic praises Sydney Grundy’s Sowing the Wind as the era’s finest examination of sex relations, noting its bold handling and exquisite English. The play, starred by a premier company, will be seen at the Grand for four nights starting Sunday with a matinee on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Grundy
Coal Ad Claims Best Lump and Nut Coal in West
Cottonwood Coal spots reading like an old classified: best lump coal in the city and Nut coal marketed as top range and cook stove coal in the west. Cash prices listed lump four dollars fifty cents and Nut four dollars, office at 814 Utah avenue, phone 276.
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Utah Avenue
Quiet wedding unites Catholic groom and Protestant bride
In St. Louis a quiet Wednesday night ceremony united Francis Cooney of Butte Montana and Miss May Poindexter of Dillon Montana at Doctor Willis V Kingsbury residence. The couple faced a religious obstacle but obtained a dispensation and married with Father McMenamy officiating. They plan to visit eastern cities before returning to Butte where Cooney works in trade.
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St. Louis Republic
Willis V. Kingsbury
South
Sarah Street
Francis Cooney
Butte, Mont
May Poindexter
Dillon, Mont
Kiggebury
Cooney
Miss Poindexter
Young Cooney
Dillon
Fancee
P. H. Poindexter
Polmdexter
May
St. Loui
St. Louis
Father McMenamy
Butte
Six Months for Smith in Indecent Exposure Case
Mike Smith, recently released from Deer Lodge, faced Judge Sullivan charged with indecent exposure after police alleged attempts to lure young girls into an alley. The judge delivered a harsh rebuke and sentenced him to six months in the county jail. Maud Le Blanch pleaded guilty to assaulting Miss Salome in the Imperial, fined $10 and costs. Jerry Driscoll admitted malicious mischief for breaking a window at George Finnegan's back and received $10 fine. Mike Laffey was jailed 30 days for stealing a knife and fork from a Lower Main street Chinese restaurant. Four plain drunks paid the usual fine.
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Mike Smith
Deer Lodge
Miss Salome
Imperial
Jerry Driscoll
George Finnegan
First Divorce Case Filed by Carrie Kulso in County
Carrie W. Kulso petitions for a decree of divorce from Ludwig E. Kulso, alleging marriage in Strassburg Prussia on January 21, 1873 and desertion since 1890. A second claim cites extreme cruelty in September 1899 with head and face blows and threats, after which the couple separated and did not live together.
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Carrie W. Kulso
Ludwig E. Kulso
Ludwig
Strassburg
Prussia
Street and Alley Report Likely Favors Proposal at Council
Council committees prepare for a favorable report from the street and alley committee at the upcoming meeting. The proposal under review concerns street and alley improvements and related public works.
City Street Plans Delayed By Legal Review And Extensions
A city panel discussed exchanging property along Firat street between George and Atlantic. A legal opinion is sought on the matter. The street commissioner is to direct Dakota alley between Tron and Aluminum street be opened. Suits against the city over rebates will prompt a request for additional time.
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Street Railway Company
Firat Street
George
Atlantic
Thtorney
Dakota Alley
Tron
Aluminum Street
Police And Fire Reports From December 1899
The December report to be submitted this evening covers fire department activity for the month ending December 1899. Fire responses totaled 14 with losses and insurance values of 520 dollars and 148,300 dollars respectively, affecting property valued at 211,400 dollars. Salaries cost 2,004.16 dollars. miscellaneous expenses include box No 67 installation at Crystal and Silver streets, bringing total expenditures to 2,2 dollars. Police figures show 110 male arrests, 167 female, 43 drunkenness, 50 disturbances, 151 inmates, 33 other. police receipts total 1,467.50 dollars. Prison meals served 572 at 20 cents each, 114.40 dollars. lights out 747 hours at 5 cents per hour, 37.35 dollars. Lodgers accommodated 35. stolen property recovered 2,150 dollars. Pawnbrokers reports filed 137, pledges recorded 1,255.
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Crystal and Silver Streets
Lodgera
A Science Not a Gift Hypnotism Taught by Cortes in Butte
For hundreds of years hypnotism has been misunderstood as a rare gift. Professor Cortes, the magnetic healer, claims all possess the power if taught. At his school of magnetizing and hypotism on Broadway, he demonstrates painless dental extractions and surgical uses, drawing many learners to his instruction.
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Cortes
Butte
Argyle Block
Broadwa
Cortez
Fragmentary Mining Record Notes in Old Ledger
Disjointed OCR fragment references minutes, distances, and locations around a mine site. Mentions names such as George D and a recorder or register official, with unclear coordinates and place markers. The readable text hints at a survey or claim notation rather than a complete event.
Notice to Butte Lodge A U U W Members
All members and visiting brothers of Butte Lodge No. 1 A U U W and their families are asked to gather at Miners' Union hall Thursday evening January 4 for a social and officer installation. The Williamson Corsets offer large sizes at a discount and a New Year's gift for the Lawton fund. Qfiss M L Johnson 131 W Broadway.
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Butte Lodge No. 1
Miners’ Union Hall
Williamson
Qfiss M. L. Johnson
W. Broadway
Notice for Publicity Mining Patent Application
Public notice from the United States Land Office Helena dated October 1899 announces Ellen Peterson of Montana has filed an application for a patent on 1,500 linear feet along the Ethe Lode Mining Claim in the Independence Mining District Silver Bow County Montana. The claim is surveyed as No. 6 in Range 11, with corner markers and bearings described, and the official field notes and plat filed.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Rontune
Ellen Peterson
Bee
Fiele
Warch
Section 16
Couth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thompson Invested
Abe
Butte, Montana
Brobeck
Brobeck’s
Hoffman House
King of
Norway
West Broadway Prompt Delivery
Tel
Jewelers Main
County Pest House Rules
Board OF Education
Cottonwood Coal
N. Main St
Smith
Sullivan
Mrb. Kulso
Cerner
Ihta
James C
George D. oRsrys
JOR
Firat Eae Gthuber
Eagle Blueberries
Ee Boc
Genesee
Cash Grocers
W.park St
The
Lawton Fund
J.e.taite
Montana Street
MR. 1900
Cervain Auelapelens
Weil
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Sq West Park Street
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