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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
5
Notice to stockholders announces a meeting of Flint Creek Mining Company at its office in Montana on Friday January 18 7900 at 7 30 p m for electing directors and other legally proper matters to come before the meeting
The Montana mining year 1899 saw widespread expansion driven by copper and lead prices. Amalgamated Copper formed under Marcus Daly, centralizing Butte mines and consolidating smelting at Anaconda. Output rose with new furnaces, increased sinking, and 7,700 workers. Libby and Bear Gulch districts gained prominence while small mills and smelters aided small producers. Lead and coal districts expanded in Cascade, Broadwater, and Meagher counties.
The Montana coal and coke sector reports new fields near Chestnut in Gallatin county becoming active, offset by weaker output from the Belt Anaconda plant. Mines like Horr reorganized with improved methods, while silver and Granite mines show limited progress. Litigation over vein ownership persists and the broader Butte district endures costly legal actions with minimal effect on overall production.
W M Thornton of Anaconda Montana ex mayor and capitalist returns from an extended Orient trip. He observed the Philippines mineral resources but could not inspect due to unsettled conditions. He believes American money and enterprise can unlock island wealth and supports expansionist views after seeing insular possessions and trade potential.
Fred Clements a Fisher commission house employee was found dead in his bed about eight last night. He suffered a paralytic stroke likely causing his death. He had been unwell and retired around six. Coroner Jullien was notified to investigate. The Dane, about 41, previously resided in Dillon before moving to Butte.
Information is sought on Andrew Murphy who left Kouchiboguac Kent county New Brunswick years ago and was last heard of at Butte. Anyone with information is asked to notify Lewin A Smith attorney at law 110 North Main Street Butte. Small profits and large sales Lump 450 not 4 Office 814 Utah Avenue Telephone 276.
The Northern Pacific runs the sole Pullman Standard sleeping cars from Anaconda to St Paul and St Louis. Two night trains depart Anaconda and Butte with no car changes, one to St Louis via Willings Burlington, the other to St Paul from Butte. Also the theater drama “sex against sex” continues to draw crowds, with matinee prevented and the engagement ending tonight.
A fragment notes a shop relocation from 5 West Gatena. An archaic line extols pure beer as a palatable beverage for humans. Mentions Henry Muntzer beer as best and recommends it. A trial will convince. Cattup Butte Brewery, Phone 252.
Robert Rantoul of St Paul reports the Northern Pacific will build a new freight depot and warehouse on Montana avenue near Twenty Ninth Street. The project, costing between 50 000 and 100 000, includes a small park space and two stone or brick buildings to serve freight and wool business, elevating Billings status. A post office at Dewey is planned nearby. Also noted are sheep shipments, railroad beer contracts, farming society meetings, and school loan pledges in Great Falls.
No horse racing on the Butte or Anaconda association tracks this season. Colonel Hatch's circuit may see some sprinting midway between the city and the association track. Marcus Daly has not officially announced a halt. Billy Randall, en route from Great Falls to California, sought plans but found no inauguration of a summer meeting. He owns a string of crack thoroughbreds presently in California and could bring them back if a meet were held. Many outsiders watched the Montana circuit, but Randall’s report of a blank season caused general regret among enthusiasts.
Charles Kaminsky and Mary Kaminsky renewed their marriage after a period apart caused by the Spanish American War. He served, she left him, and later, after his return, they repaired their error through divorce and remarriage in Butte following a new license.
Ladies praise a Paris made remedy for painful and irregular menses. French Tansy Tablets claim to remove all inconvenience regardless of cause. Manufactured by A Augendre, Paris, sold only by Newbro Drug Co Butte Montana, price two dollars per box mailed securely.
Dr Wm E Dodd eye specialist offers free examination at 48 West Park Street Bhe Gair block Glasses Atted as available for eye care services and fittings with no charge for the initial checkup.
Butte Coal Company states it employs no solicitors or collectors. It keeps expenses low to ensure each ton of coal provides maximum value and advertises through its customers. Address is No. 4 East Broadway, telephone 477.
The notice invites readers to escape to Crystal Springs for a pure atmosphere and enjoyable surroundings. Rates are 2.60 per day and 14 per week, including plunge and private baths, with transport from town at regular intervals. NICK JAHREISS is proprietor and DR D E RAINVILLE is surgeon, room 6 Beaver jack. sewing machines for rent weekly. National Undertaking Company at 17 Bast Quarts handles services.
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