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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
9
A fragmented catalog style ad lists various grocery goods with dubious spellings and prices. It mentions Tah Tomatoes, per can, First Quality String Beaus, per can, Bread specials, Hummny Ispeein, Seeded Raisin, Good Laundry Soap, Celluloid Starch, Powdered Borax, Maple Syrup per tree, imported Oil Pickles per dozen, and a note promising money refund if not as advertised.
Sheriff Robbins and Deputy Williams escorted Eldridge Williams alias R J Douglas from Butte to secure requisition papers for his return to Alabama to face murder charges tied to a family feud. The incident stemmed from a fight over a pond swimming dispute. Williams allegedly killed a man with a knife after a confrontation with the victim’s son and the murderer's mother. The pair plan to travel tonight or tomorrow, with Williams described as a tough customer and the Alabama connection highlighted by prior escapes and a history across states.
In police court this morning Albert Symonds and several young men faced charges for disturbing the peace at the Cand’s on Galena street. Symonds pleaded not guilty and a plea of not guilty was entered. bond set for Tuesday afternoon. Officer Gimore chased a fleeing suspect amid a scuffle, with Dukey McQueeney arresting Symonds. Symonds resisted and fought to Mercury and Main, then was jailed. J Anderson fined 15 dollars for disturbing the peace and insulting women. Damascus was arrested in connection with the disturbance and later dismissed after speaking to the judge.
A man and Anderson clashed after Anderson allegedly manhandled a woman. Damas punched Anderson, both were arrested. The judge condemned insults to women, fined Anderson sixteen dollars, and sentenced jail time until the fine is paid, noting drunkenness is no excuse and praising protection of women in Butte.
The Montana Tockey club announces a sixty day race meeting starting Saturday June 2 in Butte and Anaconda. Track officials in New Orleans are finalizing the stakes with a hoped daily harness race schedule. Expected entries include 450 California horses and 100 from Denver, with Montanan horses contesting for prizes as stables grow.
Six year old Joe Dorats and three companions were sledding on Washington Street when a Park Street trolley neared. Dorats steered poorly and the sled struck the car, two boys going under it. Dorats suffered head and shoulder bruises, treated at Murray and Freund's hospital, then moved to 520 Diamond Street residence for rest.
Swedish Christians Mission church at Dakota and Porphyry streets invites all to Sunday services at 10 a m Sunday school at 1 00 p m and Young peoples meeting at 7 00 p m A union revival begins at 8 00 p m with speakers Dr W Raybould Fox Rev Hanson and Rev Pederson all from the city Union meetings continue the following week
Peter Hagen a brakeman on the Great Northern between Butte and Great Falls fell under a moving train at the depot. Three cars passed over him leaving him with torn clothing and a large hole but he rose unharmed and walked away to change. Spectators called it one of Butte's most remarkable incidents.
Judge Clancy convened court with full attendance to hear cases including James G Vier vs John Metz demurrer sustained and ordered amended complaint by Monday. George B Dygert sues H C Freeman for dissolution of Montana Art View Co partnership and appointment of a receiver alleging funding and publishing arrangements for Butte Above and Below Ground with disputes over expenses and royalties.
Carle Galiger, a popular Butte resident and Calusa-Parrot Mining employee, wed Mina Halsey of St. Louis at St. Patrick's church. The couple departed for a honeymoon to Salt Lake and Denver aboard the Oregon Short Line and will reside at 1013 Oregon Avenue after February 1. Friends extend best wishes.
A large audience praised the Bast Lynne company with Miss Mae Dudley Gorton as Lady Isabel delivering clever acting and charm. Nellie La Ten impressed as Barbara Hare while M C Mandeville’s Miss Carney and George Gordon as Archibald Carlyle provided strong support. James H. Cowan gave a fine Sir Frances Levin BA. The show featured between acta specialties and a lively juvenile audience for Little Lord Fauntleroy. Tonight Uncle Tom's Calm opens Sunday with An American Abroad to follow.
A pleasant evening at Damon Lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias featured a presentation of a handsome emblem to retiring chancellor commander Harry Blumkin. Laula Harris gave a brief speech, Bloomkin expressed appreciation, and attendees celebrated with modest refreshments.
New York reports from Newport say Alfred Vanderbilt plans to give Elsie French a dowry of 3.7 million dollars in securities from Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate. The gift, not cash, would come as bonds and stocks yielding about 148000 dollars yearly, according to a close family insider.
A new claimant, Edward Hilliker of Parachute Colorado, seeks a share of the 20 million Imlay Clark estate. He wrote Governor Voorhees of New Jersey who referred the matter to Elvin W. Crane of Newark, counsel for New York claimants Mrs W H Delhagen Geo M Love and Annie Alvord.
Fast Lynne on the boards last night at Sutten's theater played to a full house. McPhee and Downies Dramatic and Specialty Company give a commendable performance, earning praise for their excellence.
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