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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
8
A brief pitched line extols insurance as a safeguard destroying millions of property annually. It notes coverage varies in whether insured, while claiming a policy from a respected company offers security for a small premium.
Listing offers numerous rentals including a 5 room cottage with stable at Lynndale for the season, an 8 room office building close in, a 6 room flat on East Side, a 5 room frame at Anaconda road, a 4 room frame on Placer street, an 8 room frame on South Washington, a 4 room basement on East Side, a 4 room brick newly built on East First, and a 4 room frame on West Alabama.
A lengthy county note reports Jennison is sought for paternity near Deadwood and warned of trouble if he returns to Butte. It lists court actions, jail counts, and costs of keeping vagrants, plus lawsuits over Minnie Healey claim and Davis estate heirs, with multiple local figures named and ongoing legal maneuvers.
The advertisement promotes a summer sale of elegant silk items and clothing. It notes offerings of morning and evening gowns dressing sacques neg gees wrappers waists shirts hosiery among other fabrics. Rooms 47 and 48 in the Owsley block host the sale by Weinberg Bros. and Epstein proprietors.
An employee of the Colorado Smelting Mining Company defeated the Butte cricket team yesterday in a regional match. The event highlighted local club competition with the mining firm player securing a decisive victory.
A club grounds match at Boulevard addition draws enthusiasts as Colorado Mining Company and local players score 107 against 37. Lineups include Rowe Whitford Knott Youlton Richards Newill Argall Trengrove Davey Holman Tregarthen Trembath Bad y Youlton Newill Knott Trennerry Treloar Paul leg byes wides no balls and total score all listed with batting and bowling details.
Yesterday the Turk faced Charles Moth in a match that failed to satisfy spectators who backed a quality contest. Moth refused to wrestle effectively, and referees ruled several holds as fouls or escapes, yielding a Turk win after a brief one sided exchange. Moth now seeks a Graeco Roman bout for 500 dollars a side.
Chicago Record reports William L. Moyer will assume duties as manager of Marcus Daly & Co. in Butte on August 1. Moyer, 43, previously cashier at First National Bank of Anthony Kansas, has nine years with American Trust and Savings and roles with Illinois Bankers association and West Pullman State Bank. He lives at 55 Madison Park and is a Union League Club member.
Property owners may submit bids for a location suitable for a Masonic Temple. Bids accepted until July 19 with state size location and lowest price. Address correspondence to EMIL H RENISCH, Chairman.
Judge Sullivan’s post celebration court was busy as many offenders faced penalties. John Cory paid a ten dollar fine for carrying concealed weapons while Mat Martin Mat Matson and Adolph Flankey received ten dollar penalties for a park street brawl over wartime credits. Several others, including James Wilson and John Doe, were fined five dollars for drunkenness, and Nettie Gordon received discharge after prostitution charges.
Attendance was highest of the season with lively betting. Results include Second Round Fitz Regina, Tornado, Sapphire, and others advancing. Third Round matches saw Fitz Regina and Sapphire win. Fourth Round featured Sapphire and Dutchman, with Bennetts taking first money of $60 as both finalists belonged to him. Lady Hearst earned $10. Lear King and Fitz Regina each $7.50. Smut Lady Regina Flashlight Silver Bow and Rusty each $5.
Bozeman July 5 A bicyclist W F Rhoda of Sparta was shot and killed between 6 and 7 PM while attempting to enter William Adams cabin near the Northern Pacific railroad two miles northeast of Chestnut. The gun trap, set to protect property after several robberies, discharged mortally injuring him. Rhoda died within half an hour.
A Wisconsin procession ended without major incidents though several horses behaved erratically. A young woman, daughter of M. S. Abrahams, was shot in the arm while watching from a North Main Street window. Two youths fled the scene carrying guns, suspected as the shooters.
The Boston & Montana defeated the Butte & Bostons 12 to 6 with fair attendance and solid fielding. St Vrain retired in the sixth inning after illness and Buckley replaced him. Also the Butte Juniors beat Boulder 15 to 5 in a well played game. Cassidy optician advertises glasses for headache and nervousness.
A promotional notice touts Misa Perry as the world’s greatest prophetess. It claims thousands travel long distances to consult her for guidance on life and wealth, promising accurate readings of fate and planetary signs at Room 3 Thornton block 51 East Broadway.
An advertisement describes Lynndale dining with a seasonally fresh menu and gardens. It also promotes the Oregon Short Line excursion from Butte to Los Angeles for 59.90 dollars between July 2 and 7, with sleeper reservations and a later return deadline, plus open-air concerts and free dancing for children.
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