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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
8
Classified rental ad lists several properties including a modern brick four room flat, a four room frame flat, and furnished houses with various rents such as 40.00, 28.50, 15.00, 20.00, 13.50, 45.00 and 35.00. Details are fragmented but indicate available units and monthly prices.
Early morning raid at Joe Ryans saloon 215 Anaconda road by two masked highwaymen. They demanded money and seized $10.25 in cash plus two watches from Dick Harrington and John Dick. The bartender resisted. suspects fled after firing three shots into the air. Police later received the report and began pursuit.
Witness described a chaotic arrest after a man named Ingram became violent in jail. He tore bedding, twisted a mattress spring, and broke two iron bedsteads, prompting a charge of malicious mischief and a court date set for Tuesday at 3 p m.
Kate Dooley and Annie Hess were arrested after a disturbance at El Galena Street. Dooley pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars, Hess entered not guilty and has a Tuesday 3 p.m. date. Maude May was jailed for disturbing the peace, paid a 10 dollar fine, while May Sullivan faced charges of street walking with a Tuesday 3 p.m. setting and denied saloon accusations. John Peters paid 10 dollars for loud language at a South Main Street theater.
A list of individuals and places appears, including H. H. Mears Warm Springs and J. Dixon Omaha, with numerous others such as J. J. Nolan New York and C. Pollack Cincinnati. The fragment reads like a directory of hotel guests, managers, and associated towns, ending with Great Falls and St. Paul mentions.
The Grand last night showcased Ole Olson to a small but lively audience with George W. Hamlet delivering a solid Ole Olson and strong dialect. St George Hussey Bridget O Flannigan and Jessica Webster Ponds drew cheers, while Crimans Beaty and Phillip impressed in roles. The plot stays familiar and Ole Olson runs again tonight tomorrow and matinee tomorrow.
Ingram rattles through defenses claiming grip fever and an assault by two dogs after an incident at home. Judge and officials press for a clear charge as the case unfolds amid comic exchanges about a pool, smoke, and furniture. The exchange highlights a chaotic scene as authorities seek a guilty or not guilty ruling.
Butte residents see a busy day with classifed notices from Montana Music Co and Grantley offering services and supplies. Local professionals Dr H H Hanson and Dr T L Napton move or advertise offices while Fair Drug and Assay Supply lists essentials. Obituaries note Alfred Martin Johnson and Henry Gratton, with funeral details. Business College expands, copper prospects brighten, and Centennial beer promotion touts purity as Amos Turkish Baths advertises.
William H. Sutherlin reports Montana exhibitors at the Omaha exposition received nearly 50 medals and diplomas in mineral, horticultural, and educational displays. The state earned gold for mineral and general agricultural exhibits, silver for horticulture, with many bronze and diploma awards to individuals and firms across Montana cities and institutions.
Carleton resident T. J. McLaine displays apples and earns an honorable mention diploma. Stevensville exhibitors Mary Beas and Mrs. T. McLay show apples. Other participants include BD. O'Donnell Hillings Pulliam Bros. Miagoula T. J. Janes WW. B. Harlan Como F. W. Gilbert Lo Lo and W. H. Sutherlin White Sulphur Springs who received a gold medal for valuable services.
The article notes heavy use of wheelbarrows as passenger vehicles in Shanghai foreign settlements with about 4,000 licensed barrows and low accidents. It also describes Dutch army swimming maneuvers where cavalry cross rivers with horses and boats, plus German army preparation and a naval anecdote from St. Louis Republic and Amos Turkish Baths.
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