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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1899
Page
3
Store advertises a selection of teas and coffees with price guarantees. Teas include 1 lb Gilt Edge Indian Tea and Japan Blend with varied prices. Coffees feature blends such as Lalla Book and Our Choice, offered by the pound and can sizes with price ranges.
Isabella Miller seeks a divorce from G W Miller citing wilful neglect and asking custody of their two year old child. A stranger questioned license rules at the district court while numerous licenses were issued for marriages including Pratto Johnson and others. A restraining order blocks Herne from disposing property until the Miller case resolves. Police report a dispute ending in a man named Sam assaulting another at Lille Winds home.
Advices from insiders confer authority to the Grand Opera House engagement of the Black Patti Troubadours for June 1 and following days with a Saturday matinee. The touring company is praised as the finest colored show, creator of the current cake walk craze, and expected to surpass prior years. Public sales open Wednesday January 18 at 10 am.
Friends of Kawi J Barker and Mar cella Sevingly announce their November 6 marriage in Winnipeg Canada officiated by Tee Barker of the Episcopal church. Mrs J C E Barker witnessed. They will reside in Great Falls with Mrs Barker’s parents in Butte and social circles expect happiness.
Coroner Jullien conducts the Grant inquest into the railway accident that killed Con ductor Joseph Grant. A large crowd gathers at Sherman’s undertaking rooms as testimony proceeds, with observers awaiting any new developments and possible responsibility assessment.
The incident is described as one of the most unfortunate happenings where no Ren can be held strictly accountable, marking it as a regrettable disaster without clear culpability.
Eugene Carroll of Butte is named president with M. S. Parker of Ogden Utah as first vice president and Frank L. Sizer of Helena as second vice president. Other officers include Albert B. Hovey secretary and librarian F. J. Smith treasurer J. S. Keerl board member Finlay McRae trustee. The next meeting will be in Helena. A. J. Poster, missing from Glasgow since December 26, is suspected murdered. Martel is jailed on suspicion.
The Siegel Clothing company unveiled a four floor, 125000 dollar stock flagship at Main and Granite, Remodeling by Hennessy, with new show windows and a modern layout spanning ground to basement. The store features extensive displays for men’s wear, shoes, trunks, and rubber goods, with a private offices and wrapping area. The opening is set for March with promise of steady patronage from the city.
Report covers mining stocks and related companies with prices and quotes. Mentions Leyco, Anaconda, Iron Mountain, Frisco, and others, with partisan campaign references and a note on stock quotes and board activity.
A local court dismissed the complaint alleging malice and assault as presented by Miller and Mrs Simons. Judge Ferrell ruled after morning proceedings, noting issues with sworn statements and the complainant Miller was arrested for breakfast disturbance involving a vehicle crash.
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the New Bro Drug Company. It will be held Monday January 30 at 10 oclock in the morning at the office located at 19 North Main Street Butte Montana. NEWRIN, President, C F ROOTH, Secretary.
Amos Turkish Baths advertises a cheap round trip to Denver on January 2 1599 via Oregon Short Line from Butty to Denver for $3.00 with return by January 3. Sleeping car reservations and further information available at City Ticket Office No 3 Bart Broadway Suite Montana H QO Wilson.
Deputies Avare and Denenius MH arrested John Mowe alias Hot Water Slim at Gavin's boarding house in Centerville on robbery charges. He bears a bullet wound to the leg, seen at the jail where doctors confirmed a bullet hole. Moore claimed the room housed bandages and admitted no resistance. The Copper State saloon hold-up case also implicated Patrick Iquinn and GW Hell, now in jail awaiting trial.
James Noonan was arrested and booked on petty larceny after a lodging house resident, Thomas Walters, reported missing $85 from a shared room. Walters traveled from Anaconda to prepare for a Pennsylvanian visit, alleging Noonan shared the room for two nights and left with the money.
Mrs Thomas Detseall of No 24 Mane Crpper etgeet died this afternoon after illness. The deceased was year old and had retired in Hutteeiee ISSler hustinid be. Affected by long service, she leaves four daughters, a oldest daughter 19, a youngest son, a sister Mrs Juerph Dent of Vielur, and a brother dimes Colligan of Missoni. The date of papers will be announced later.
Joh Wiwl was arrested on Bathday for allegedly stealing a gold merlot watch from Wo Vreser Accortiiue to Pres cher. The Pres cher reported the loss and later said the watch had been recovered for 80.00. Authorities questioned Latine May and others as part of the inquiry and indicated a later alibi or explanation was offered.
A garbled report describes a drunken frolic and a disturbance on a city street. Witnesses mention Nelson Cowper, an aide named Mark, and several friends as a melee unfolds with a mounted gunshot incident noted but details are unclear.
A garbled OCR item mentions a fine of 10 for Gin Peter court matters and references to the peace Tin ule and Tipline He Moder Whaaarradoy. It also notes various names and places such as Barker City Oreson and Mir, with unclear events and dates.
W. W. Morris from Pony, W. F. Gardner of Lina, D. A. Starbird from Gold Creeks, E. H. Cowles registered at Mc Dermott from Webfoot Creek Montana, and Dillon group William Tate Taylor H. J. Thompson Peter Grant visited Butte. DW. Conde, recently with friends in Iowa for the holidays, returned to Butte.
A Washington dispatch states vacancies at the military academy for the next class. Seats are allotted to districts across several states, with 18 positions to be filled when the class enters in June. War-time needs push examination to West Point by June, affecting nominees from Alabama to Texas and beyond.
An old report describes methods to detect sewer gas leaks using peppermint and smoke tests. A peppermint scent, introduced through pipes, helps identify leaks when combined with hot water and a special machine. The procedure aims to prevent dangerous gas permeation of a dwelling.
The note promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children with pleasant taste. It claims improved results from the remedy and credits the California Fig Syrup Co. as the sole producer.
Sheriff announces sale of the Valley Lode Mining Claim Lot 26 in Summit Valley Silver Bow County to satisfy American National Bank of Helena suit against Eli D Bannister and others. Sale set January 26 at 2 PM at the courthouse front door, with detailed plat bearings and exclusions noted, including portions of Lots 171 174 175 and the Pikes Peak and Shanbar lode claims. Dep Sheriff Reynolds signs dated January 6 1899.
Gans and Klein sue Charles S Warren in a sheriff sale to be held at 2 o clock p m at the court house steps in Butte Montana. The real property includes an undivided interest in Black Pacer minkys chum lot number ten in Silver Bow County and all interest in lots in Mocks numbered M and ft in the Tulle townsite. Warren’s ownership is described and the date is January 5 180.
In District Court of Montana Silver Bow County plaintiffs Willan Owsley and Charles Schatz sue Montana Smelting and Mining Company and others to foreclose a promissory note of 7000 dollars dated October 19, 1897. The suit seeks foreclosure on 24086.14 shares of stock and named mining claims in Madison County plus attorney fees. Judgment for plaintiffs and priority of note, with proceedings and costs, are requested.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against John P Byrne deceased. Administrator FRANK I COONEY invites claims within four months of first publication. Claims must be presented at Mantle block ward estate Isurte City Silver Bow County Montana.
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