Aetna offers county sinking fund slick deal in 1899
Aetna Savings and Trust proposes using Silver Bow county $40,000 sinking fund to back a $125,000 bond payoff via staged deposits and double mortgage security. The offer to county commissioners includes deposits of 4000 by February and 31212 in quarterly installments, with mortgages tied to real estate in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Clements
Aetna Savings and Trust Company
Butte
Lee Mantle
Charles Schutzlein
Fayette Harrington
Clements
Ue Company
Ronyad
Silver
Montana
Silver Bow County
Aetna Savings and Trust Co
Aetna Company
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Anaconda
Austrian prisoner proclaims himself king of Spain
Albert Tilka, a demented Austrian, called himself king of Spain after being jailed at police headquarters. He tormented a Chicago street area, armed with a shotgun in a basement, fearing dogs and devils, while his wife spoke no English. Charley Ray mocked his claim, guiding officers to the jail for further sanity inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tilka
Spain
Bismarck
Charley Ray
Ray
Tilka
Chicago Street
Church Services Gather Meager Listings Across Town
A dense schedule lists multiple denominations with varied services and gatherings. Swedish Evangelical Lutheran, Scandinavian M E, Unity M E, Grace M E, Mountain View M E, Third Presbyterian, First Baptist, Adventist, Calvary Mission, Zion Mission. Pastors named. times include morning and evening services, Sunday schools, love feasts, and leagues. Jeffrey Olson’s residence noted. meeting at Meaderville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Granite Street
A. E. Gustafian
Montana Street
Young People's Society
Unity M. E
Meaderville
J. Hosking
Arizona
W. W. van Oradel
P. E
Grace M. E
Corner Second
Arizona Street
Epworth League
Unis Charge
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church
J. L. Albritton
W. W. van Orsdel
American Baptist Church
Broadway
Montana Streets
P. Olson
Nevada Avenue
J. B. Gederberg
First Baptist Church
Montana
J. B. Noftsinger
West Quartz Street
Jesus
Wood chopper dies of heart failure near Gregson Springs
George A. McCoy, 31, a wood chopper at Pearson's wood camp two miles from Gregson Springs, died suddenly of heart failure while trimming a railroad tie. Coroner Julien was notified. he and his stenographer rushed from Butte but were delayed by a broken carriage before the 6 o'clock train arrival. McCoy had served five years in the regular army and had worked at the camp since last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. McCoy
Pearson's Wood Camp
Gregson Springs
Juilien
Butte
McCoy
Heinze Aims for Klondike Railway Plan Exposed
In Chicago an injunction was filed in the United States circuit court by the Anglo Alaskan syndicate against Heinze Paul Herman and Bernard J Frank to restrain them from disposing of plans field notes and profiles for an extensive Klondike railway. The proposed route runs from Norton Sound to the Kal kuk river about 165 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Aug. Heinze
Klondike
Chicago
United States
Heinze
Paul Herman
Bernard J. Frank
Norton Sound
Kalkuk River
Names at the Hotels List in Butte Report
A roster of travelers and guests appears under the Hotels section with names including Butte, Dillon, Helena, Chicago, San Francisco, St Paul, New York, Portland, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and other cities. The list features individuals and couples such as Miller, Solomon, Bach, Tate, Holmes, Morrison, St. John, Tracy, Hilton, Parry, and Sinclair among others visiting various towns and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Butte
Court notes on arrests for disturbing the peace
James Armstrong arraigned in police court for assault and disturbing the peace and pleaded guilty, fined $10. W. D. Ryan admitted intoxication and fined $5. Israel Johnson fined $10 for loud unsettling noises. J. H. Davis fined for disturbing the peace on East Galena Street after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Armstrong
W. D. Ryan
Ryan
Israel Johnson
J. H. Davis
East Galena Street
The Klondike Gold Tax Evasion and Bitters Ad
An old Klondike season note speculates on gold taken and a royal tax, then pivots to a promotional piece for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The ad touts digestion relief and kidney and liver benefits while claiming malaria protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
A Fair Rebel Aims to Please at Family Theatre
Patrons of the Family Theatre applauded as the French Theatre company presented A Fair Rebel set in fall 1864 Virginia. Noted performers included H. A. Wilson as Major Watkins and Miss Boardman as Clarette Montieth, with Dick French making his debut as a young guard. The group received praise for strong acting and careful production, with the run closing after Sunday’s matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Theater
Family Theatre
South
Virginia
Watkins
United States
Army
Mr. H. A. Wilson
Major Watkins Red
Slossom Boardman
Clarette Mottieth
Miss Boardman
Mamie Holden
Johnny
Montieth
Butte
Dick French
Eva Earl French
Sally Woods
Col. Mason
Mr. Hardman
James Stillman
Miss Strong
Margie
Mr. Smileya
de Perrin
Dad's Girl arrives in town with new cast and drama
On Monday January, the comedy drama Dad's Girl comes to town starring Mammie Holden as Dad's Girl and Linzie May Ulmer's famous production. French plays a gruff rich farmer turned by stock bets joining the Chicago set, with a sharp leading lady and a splash of new specialties between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linzie May Ulmer
Mammie Holden
Dad's Girl
Butte
Mr. French
Turpentine votes coal firm as senator support sighted
Amos reports a ballot issue surrounding U S Senator Al Helena, with strong backing for Silver Bow Coal Co praised for high quality coal and wood products. The notice cites a phone contact and mentions Broadway and Main Street locations in a transactional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Helena
Silver Bow Coal Co
Notice to Pioneers Seeks Names and Arrival Details
Major Henry Elling president of the Society of Montana Pioneers requests all pioneers send their names addresses places of nativity and date of arrival within the Montana area. Mr Billing aims to compile a complete record before the state society meets in Virginia City next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Elling
The
Society of Montana, Pioneers
Montana
Billing
State Society
Virginia City
Teething Remedy Ad Claims Winslow Syrup Benefits
An old advertisement urges using Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It asserts it calms the child eases teething discomfort, relieves wind colic and diarrhea, and is priced at twenty five cents.
Cheap Excursion to Denver From Butte in January
On January 2 the Oregon Short Line will sell round trip tickets from Butte to Denver at any fare for $90 inclusive. Return must be completed by January 1, 1899. For sleeping car reservations and further information contact City Ticket Office No 19 East Broadway Butte Montana H C Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Butte
Denver
East Broadway
Montana
H. C. Wilson
Lynndale rides and dances with Langlois stable ad
Public notice advertises Lynndale transportation with a big sleigh seven dollars, band wagon, and Sunday dances at the dance hall. It also promotes Rocky Mountain Mineral Wonder mine proprietors H W Lange and G F St Clair opening a business at 405 South Arizona St in Butte to treat blood diseases and female troubles with a natural remedy promising copper sore relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynndale
Chas. Langlois
Co. Langlois
H.W. Lange
G. F. St. Clair
Rocky Mountain
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New York State
Minnesota
Cash Grocery
BOOTH
Main and
Galena
Evans’ Book Store
N. Main St
Grove’s
Raymond
B. E. Calkins
North Main
Sliver
Bow County
Tom Ward
J. H. Miller
Hagle
Jotn Dina
Leopold Black
Jim Mellon
Tom
Tim Griffin
King OF
Church Services
Third Presbyterian Church
Utah Avenue
First Street
Frederick Tonge
Nebraska
Adventist Church
Dakota and
Aluminum Streets
C.N. Martin
Calvary Mission
East Mercury Street
L. A. Foote
Gregson
the McDermott
C .B. Power
M. M. Potter
Helena
J. M. Pierce Jackson
Mich
E. Johnston
Kansas City
W. D. Wallace
Portland
J. H. Parry
Minneapolis
G. M. Sinclair
Wife
Mt Vernon
Wash
W. P. John
Milwaukee
W.T. Higgins
Deer Lodge
W. Rampton
Pocatello
Dugan & Jones
East Granite St
S. B. National Bank
Butte - Montana
W. H. Winters
Owsley Block
Folce Court
Amos
Turkish Baths
U.S
Hartford
Waterbury
New Haven
Garrett T. Sayers
Hartford Electric Light Co
Conn
Portes
Amos’ Turkish Baths
Edwy & Main
Lange & ST
Clata
Arizona St
Butte Moat
Wom Toning House
Good Jersey
Inquire
Birchdale Stock Farm
W. Broadway
la Lance & Grosjean
BEE Hive CO
Granite
North Main St
Butte, Mont
Steck
C. E. Wendell
North Main Street
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