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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
3
From across the west reports speak of new strikes and discoveries in hitherto unproductive districts. Advances in mining machinery and ore processing promise greater mineral production and economic extraction. The era of increasing public understanding and mechanical efficiency drives broader development and industrial supremacy for the region.
The Minor brothers leasing the Rivebird claim in Bone Basin near Mayflower report a rich pay ore body. The claim is owned by H. L. Prank and others of Butte. Other mining activity in the district includes bonds on the Colorado claim to the Knight brothers and Pruett Tinder group operating Gold Reef seven miles from Mammoth on the South Boulder river. A bonded group of copper chimes from Ring brothers on the South Boulder is valued at 810.
Dispatch from Boise reports a rich placer discovery on the Clearwater river in the Cove country. R D Lergat and partners paid 60 000 cash for the original claim, with ground averaging 425 per yard and prospect of great profits using crude methods. Representative Iuhnesse, en route from Salt Lake to Grangeville, noted copper deposits in the Seven Devils area between Rapid and Stake rivers, said to surpass prior finds in the Reven Devils country.
The copper trading page reports Merlves, Hogton and Montana closing at 370, Bulle and Hostin at 80, Parrot 8h, Utah City 44, Osceola 88, Mohawk 27, and Tiparack 22. Market notes indicate varied performance across listings with several price figures.
Capsule notes report Captan A M Grace returning to Salt Lake City from Martani with an 800 ton concentrating plant order. Manager Wyland to visit Highland to pay monthly wages and to oversee shippping of pig iron prior to the new management. Also advertised are price cuts at Holbrook’s and a daylight railroad ticket schedule beginning July 10 for major lines. Local show windows advertise bar fauna and livestock in West Parks.
A Clover of brief updates lists A. B. Cook from Helena W. McCune Jr from Salt Lake Charles W. Clark back from Europe Judge N W McConnell of Helena visiting Butte Adolph Zuckerman from San Francisco Dr Hansen called to Great Falls Mrs E B Morwell off to South Hold er for a weeks outing Mr and Mrs T F Pollard and Dr Edgar Brooke from Virginia City arrived in Butte Father Larkin of All Hallows College Salt Lake convalescing to return next week Mrs G H Hobart and children back in Butte after three months away A B Hammond financier in town on Montana Power business Truce Kirkman of Chicago visiting then Honolulu Roy S Alley deputy county attorney left for Norris to attend mining interests
Ex mayor Dugan did not pursue a legal barrier against T R Hinds who won a paving contract worth about 0 000. Dugan bid late and was deemed invalid. the contract stood with Hinds. Dugan initially threatened an injunction but later withdrew and work may start once curbing on more blocks is finished.
Attorney H. L. Maury filed a suit to recover 248.92 on a promissory note dated May 27. Judge Lindsay's court heard H. Godin vs. Edmund Levy et al for labor and materials with a verdict for the defendant. David Lawrence vs Mrs Westlake et al to recover about 400 for groceries began. partnership issues and evidence rulings noted. trial continued at a late hour.
George G. Beckwith’s West Park street restaurant was burgled Wednesday night taking cigars and a nickel-in-the-slot machine. This morning a worker named Ornstein spotted two youths with four boxes of cigars near the Baltimore block alley and recovered the remaining cigars from a nearby barrel.
Charles Anderton, charged with assault causing injury to Harry O Neill, says the incident arose from a damaged fence and a rack, which he allegedly threw. O Neill, a 21 year old, agrees to drop the matter as he was equally at fault. Anderton, former police officer, maintains he acted without serious intent.
Indebted persons to the Steward Murie house must settle at 303 South Idaho Street. No one is authorized to receive money without written order from John M. Steward, meter Steward Music House, te Tete 15 1006.
Mrs Dempsey appeared in police court this morning in a condition described as bloated and marked by indignant eyes once bright about her marriage. She pleaded guilty to a disturbance linked to repeated clashes with her husband and received 30 days in the county jail after Judge Sullivan refused to send her elsewhere. Nellie Gordon, charged with soliciting on Galena Street, pleaded not guilty as the case was continued.
The Helena Lodge of Elks plans a "gambol on the green" picnic at Central Park tomorrow with Elks from Butte Missoula Great Falls Livingston Bozeman and Billings attending. Extensive preparations include an athletic program and a Butte vs Helena Elks baseball game among other contests.
The Anaconda Colusa Parrot suit was adjourned until Monday at the plaintiff's attorney request. The Larkin case also adjourned to Monday morning to accommodate Judge Blake's absence. Big bargain shoe sale today at Holbrook's offering ladies tan shoes for $2.50 from $6.00.
Bell Rhodes and Bernice Hazleton appeared in Justice Nichols' court and posted bonds of 500 dollars each for preliminary appearance on the 24th for alleged assault on Bessie Stone with a billy. Judge Clancy's calendar for tomorrow lists several motions and demurrers including cases in the Montana district court and a settlement of a bill of exceptions.
Allen's Foot-Ease touted as a powder curing painful swollen feet and corns, easing tight shoes and sweating. It claimed quick relief for hot tired feet and listed availability from druggists with a trial package by mail. Holbrook's shoe sale offered Men’s chocolate and tan shoes at $2.50.
Money easy at 4 percent and sterling at 4 84 9. For demand, 84 87% and 60 days 4 84 percent. Government bonds and silver certificates quoted with varied figures. New York stock market shows heavy buying of Southwestern and Northern Pacific with mixed general list movement. Chicago wheat and oats futures move, and Chicago live stock receipts and prices listed for cattle and sheep.
E H Wilson formerly with Wilson and Gillie has opened a civil and mining engineering office in room 620 Hennessy Building offering his services to the public.
Local brief notes events at Newbro’s fountain announce Mee me at Newbro’s and Tiseeras Package Ceylon Tea. A man named John Pauline injured at the Gagnon mine may need an amputation after his right thumb was crushed. Centennial beer promotes Montana-made satisfaction amid prosperous copper market and steady labor.
A newly completed musical clock for the Chinese emperor features eight divisions and a library of eight melodies per division. The 40 foreign and 24 Chinese selections were chosen by the emperor, and the rosewood case follows Chippendale antique styling. Cassidy, optician, over Hight and Fairfield.
Fashion reports a diamond year with widespread wear across day and night. Socially conscious style updates note two delicate gold chains two or three bangles diamond lace pins and jeweled hat pins as the season’s essential adornments shifting from pearls or opals to diamonds.
The Middlesex Co Bank of Perth Amboy New Jersey reports cashier Edward Valentine missing with 100000 dollars from the bank. In Barcelona bombs explode with no serious damage, author unknown. In St Louis Lieutenant Cal Smith head of the quartermaster department dies at home.
Naturalists note interspecies cooperation among a lizard, fish and petrels near New Zealand. The text also records a mortgage foreclosure in Silver Bow County Montana detailing default on a $1000 loan with interest and attorney fees.
During a 1970 summer in Chicago a lavish wedding on an air yacht near a lakeside mansion ends in a dramatic wrench as Hortense McGuhey rejects Alexander Combever citing her Chicago upbringing and a future divorce. The scene features champagne goblets and a wedding march as guests depart in confusion.
The largest diamond is named Praganza on a deluxe train described as the King of Jewels. It boasts 1 880 carats and premier weight and brilliancy. The article notes the train’s superb finish and service and that it runs daily between St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago.
Beginning Sunday July 9 the Butte Anaconda and Pacific will charge 1.00 for the round trip between Butte and Anaconda and return. The rate applies Sundays only. Tickets from Butte to Mountain View park also at 1.00 on Sundays. Julia Marlowe shoes are touted as ease and comfort with Tassel sole agent at 5 We.
Bridget Hunt mortgagee declares default on principal and interest and invokes power of sale. The sale of Lot No 15 in block No 7 of Noyes Upton's Railroad Addition No 2 to Butte Montana will occur at the courthouse front door on a stated day in July 1999, with Bridget Hunt as mortgagee and McHatton & Cotter as attorneys.
Notice to heirs executors and administrators of Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers about Lotile quartz lode claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow MT and required payments for 1896 1897 1898 1899. If unpaid within ninety days the claim interest may transfer to the undersigned. Also stockholders meeting of Mutual Building Loan and Saving Association in Butte Montana at Thompson Investment Co on July 31 to elect directors and address business.
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