Battle report from Natal front as Buller advances
London reports a steady push by Lady Armitith relief forces north of the Tugela with heavy fighting. Boers retreating in places while Buller’s men pour into Durban reinforcements and siege guns are readied. Daily telegraph dispatches describe marches, trenches, and bombardments around Potgieter’s drift and Colenso as British forces press toward Ladysmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Durban
Ine
Tugela
Ladysmith
Wey
War Office
Potgieter
Saseiine
Spren Jes
Brakfontein
Potgieter's Drift
Colonno
Modderapruit
Mount Bull
Warren
The
Standard
Spearman's Fort
Muller
Chieveley
Colenso
Akir
Daily Mail
Spearman's
Bulwers Onder
Dillon Jan 18 1900 News Notes and Local Events
Dillon and nearby towns report visitors and travel. Dr M A Miller called to Lima on business. N E B Hammer plans to depart for the east for an indefinite period. Dispatches from Viljoen's camp describe Boer rifle and artillery actions along the Tugela river. C M Best and son Judson return from Salt Lake trip. R T French Theater Co presents Too Much John Bon at the Dillon theater Saturday. Chris Snyder heads to Pacific coast for months and Cape Nome mining interests. Ball at Dart's hall postponed. Local alumni and faculty plan Wigwam gathering. Ladies High Five club hosts tea at Mrs Passmore's. Rev Henry F Cope speaks on Nonconformity at Baptist church. Bible school, orchestra, and Young People's class noted. Two Chinese men accompany attorneys to Vipond to probe Hum Mon Loy death case. locals think murder, investigators hired.
End of Century Calendar From Ayer and Son
The closing year calendar from N. W. Ayer and Son Philadelphia marks progress in nineteenth century printing. It features large eye catching figures, color design, monthly suggestions, and a dignified art song. Readers who pay 25 cents postpaid receive a copy while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Ayer & Bon
Anazine
Philadelphia
Messia, Ayer & Son Nave Ho
Dillon Social Club Reorganized Ahead of Dance
Mr and Mrs James Kirkpatrick depart for Mexico for several months. Dillon Social Club reorganized and plans a first dance Friday evening at the Dillon theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkpatrick
Mexico
Dillon Social Club
Dillon Theater
Pen and Mind Advice From Dr Pierce Letter
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century notice urges women to write to Dr. Pierce for free medical advice. It cites Mrs. M. P. Davis of Honaker Virginia describing years of illness and urging others to seek guidance, mentioning an 1008 page work sent for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
M. P. Davis
Honaker, Russell Co
Dr. Pierce
Te Buffalo, N. Y
Arkansas Blue Laws Prompt County Indictments in Yellville
An Atchison man returning from Yellville cites Arkansas blue laws and asserts Connecticut’s laws are not harsher than Marion county’s. He notes a $1 fine for swearing within three miles of a courthouse, reports 62 indictments for swearing pending at Yellville, and observes no saloons with bootleggers and moonshiners scarce amid a Kansas political influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Yellville
Arkansas
Connecticut
Marion
Ark
Kansas
National Live Stock Association Meets in Fort Worth
The third annual convention endorsed grazing land leasing to stock raisers, named John N. Simpson Texas as Paris exposition commissioner, urged support for agricultural colleges, and called for arid lands to be classified and leased. Officers elected: Springer president, Martin secretary, Holt first VP, Wood second VP, Goulding treasurer. L G Powers read census of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
National Livestock Association
Salt Lake City
Nicaragua Canal
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
John N. Simpson
Congress
Prident Springer
John W. Springer
Charles F. Martin
Denver
J. M. Holt
Montana
J. D. Wood
Idaho
George J. Goulding
Colorado
L. G. Powers
Census of Agriculture
Varmints and Varnishes and a Drift Down the Line
The article surveys health ailments in rheumatic children linked to breathing difficulties and common factors like rickets enlarged tonsils refractive errors and tapeworms. It then covers German varnish production dissolving celluloid waste in acetone with amyl acetate. a Graeff process preserves perishables by inert gas sealing. a Dublin rail idea with a headfirst centrifugal ride. a Westminister method to create wood pulp from sawdust. and finally flooding damage in Essex reducing soil quality and earthworm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry F. W. H. Graeff
Berlin
Telemicroscope links telescope and microscope for live insect study
A French microscopist develops a telemicroscope a small telescope with a double achromatic objective that slides to adjust focus. It aims for magnifications of 10 to 16 diameters and suits watching ground-dwelling insects. The device also holds potential for physiological observations of body heat in animals.
The World’s Lost Way from the Atlanta Constitution
Poem lamenting world war’s impact on Christmas and peace. Voices critique flag waving and guns eclipsing brighter ideals. The speaker notes nations feeding war by providence while women mourn and hope for a return to mercy and brighter days.
Gaines in Vain Man and the Handsome Foote Tale
Tennessee’s John Wesley Gaines imitates Henry Clay in looks yet surpasses him in vanity and color. In a House moment Gaines frets when told Mr. Foote of New York is deemed the handsomest man, pacing the cloakroom in a mix of indignation and pride.
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Batley
Texas
Webster
Ohn
Wesley Gaines
Tennessee
Foote
New York
Gaines
Mr. Foote
Turveydrop theatrically proclaims penalty in mock pose
A Turveydrop figure on the stage dramatically strikes his chest and brands a self-flagellating pose while declaring a penalty to the audience, inviting attention with a commanding, theatrical gesture.
Cape Nome steamship accommodations through Seattle lines
If you plan to go to Cape Nome on the early boats from Seattle, secure your steamship accommodations now. We represent all first class Seattle lines and have a limited number of berths. For full particulars, visit the Northern Pacific city ticket office at Park and Main or write W. H Merriman, general agent, Butte, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northern Pacific
City
Corner Park
Main Streets
W. H Merriman
Butte, Mont
Reward Offered for Mineral Trespass Information
The undersigned pays 2500 dollars to anyone providing information leading to the detection and conviction of persons or corporations who trespass and remove ores from underground workings beneath Michael Devitt lode claim areas covered by state or United States court injunctions in Montana. By C. S. Batterman, Assistant Superintendent. Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Devitt Lodel
United States Courts of
Montana
Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Batterman
Notice for Patent Mining Claim McCall McCall Montana
Notice that Thomas N McCall and Adella J McCall filed for a patent on the Rocky Mountain Drift placer mining claim in Little Pipe Stone district Jefferson county Montana. Location, survey details, and acreage 27.77 acres. The site is recorded in Jefferson county recorder Book I page 478. Leaders include Francie T McBride et al as applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Hersby
Thomas N. McCall
Adella J. McCall
Butte
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Little Pipeatone
Jefferson County
Motes
Norner No. 1
Recorder of
Francie T. MrBride
Lewis Lode
Notice for Mining Patent Helena Montana 1899
Notice announces Elle Peterson of Butte Montana has filed for a patent on the Silver Bowl County lode claim in Independence mining district. Describes claim bounds, survey numbers, and adjoining claims Burney Tiger Oriole. Includes official references and recorder entries in Silver Bow County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Elle Peterson
Butie
Athe Lode
Independence
Silver Bowl
Mon
Maceet
Bears Norte
Tees
Recorder of
Siiver Bow County
Lodes
East Burney
Frank Kretter
James Cariena
Ud. Register
Fee Ae En Land Office
Helene
Aiee
Nak Josiah
Aber
Burney
Copper Trust lode mining claim location and adverse notice
Legal notice describes Copper Trust lode location in River Bow County Montana including survey numbers 5378 5678 and related surface ground. Specifies corners bearings distances and area references 14623 acres for the lode claim and 0.007 0.009 acres for surface ground. Adjoining claims are Anaconda lode and Sullivan lode. Adverse claimants must file within sixty days at Helena land office to avoid being barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horth
Cornar No. 1
United States of America
United States
Burvey
Tewit
Discovery Shaft
Riiver Bow County
Montana
Anaconda Lode
Charles X. Larradie
United States Land Office
Helena
Sale of Mining Claims in Silver Bow County Montana
Notice of private sale by Patrick Daugherty as executor of Bernard McGinley deceased. One third undivided interest each in General Washington Quartz Lode and Protection Quartz Lode mining claims, Silver Bow County Montana. Sealed bids due January 31, 1900 with 10 percent certified check. balance on court confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Deed Lodge
Bernard McGinley
Silver Bow
Tale
Washington
Ald
King & Lowry
North Main Street
Butte City
Patrick Daugherty
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Gen. Buller
Togota River
Capetown
Ladyarmith
Daily Telegraph
Timiaday
Spearman
Droak
Swartz- Kop
Lord Dundonald
Dillon News
Dillon
H. J. Thompson
M. A. Miller
Lima
Hammer
Viljoen
Tugele Lorengo Marques
C. M. Best
Judson
Salt Lake
Mra. Best
Feeling Etter
R.T. French Theater Co
Too Much
John Bon
William Gillette
Chris Snyder
Pacific Coast
Cape Nome
Dart’s Hall
Dillon Orchestra
Harwood
Thomas and Miller
State Normal
McCormick and
Comfort
E J. Passmore
Tea
G. T. Paul
Beat Playue
the Baptist Church
Henry F. Cope
F. B. Lingenfelter
L. J. Price
Vipond
Hum Mon Loy
Lingenfelter
Live Stock Association
R. Riley
Dublin
Liverpool
E. M. Fox
Westminster
England
Walla
Noi
Essex
Science
M. François Stepinski
George Trebell
Joese
Technical High School of
Walter F
E. Graham Little
Atlanta, Constitution
Bzorge D. Greene
Baker
Regietar
Harper
Mervita
Mall Bocpe
Goxt Boxea
Nervita Medical CO
Timon & Jackson
Ghicaog
Newbro Drug Co
Butts
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