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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1899
Page
6
An adjourned city court session and council meeting discussed bids for a new hook and ladder fire truck for Anaconda. Seagrave of Columbus led the bids at 1840, with other offers from Gleason Mills, Fire Extinguisher Co, Hayes of Oakland, Hallway of Baltimore, La France of Elmira, and more. Mallory represented Seagrave and won the contract after council debate.
The account describes Walter Meehan riding a bicycle down Birch street despite steep grade. He sped to the bottom with no yelled warning, drawing curious spectators indoors. A woman accuses him of coasting on Birch street contrary to city law as enforced by officials.
Bad weather kept Eagle visitors and excursion trains to Mt Hagelin Park light. Eagles and friends enjoyed a royal time despite poor turnout caused by a disputed refreshment pricing schedule between park authorities and concession sellers. The Anaronia band led music for the parade and park events amid cross town frustration.
Sporting events were pulled off as advertised and made a pleasant afternoon for all who attended. The weather was nice and cool for dancing and the pavilion was crowded. At Anaconda Lake park there was no special attraction, but many went there during the day to enjoy the shade, grass and relief from the city's buildings and streets.
At the quarterly M E church gathering, officers were elected including W L Hoge T C Davidson AL Holly DOR McRae W H Weaver J H Revert W R Allen E E Lyman A D Peck, with stewards and committees named for church tasks and missions. Delegates were chosen to the general conference of Montana.
Frank T. Moagiaid files for bankruptcy in Walled Sayre court through attorney M. Hawyer. Debts shown include John Hay Amzend a nd others. personal property valued at 8800 with $125 exemptions. Listed creditors include Selco, Coline, Mon Anacunia, and James Larking among others. location references include San Francisco and Anaconda. The document details numerous names, places, and claimed exemptions in a complex docket.
A fire Sunday morning at a vacant house on Beary Pareh street, believed incendiary, caused about 500 dollars in losses. Residents alerted the alarm, and the fire department arrived but fought only to contain the blaze as water supply failed. A neighbor named Murphy reported the scene, and the structure had stood vacant for over two months.
A garbled article describes THinnstt and Wie wife returning from Alaska after an extended absence. Confused sentences reference a restaneyt of Base Commercial avenues and a strange sequence of events with mentions of a man named Te and a visit by Walt to his wife in Anaconda.
Reports describe a Saturday evening incident involving Con Walsh John Brown and Mere Frank Fairfield at Walsh’s plane. Drinking preceded tensions with Mrs Fair retired to a sister in law. A cousin claimed a shot was not fired and no one was wounded, while authorities investigated.
Notice to contractors about bids for a project. All bids must be received by the Building Committee. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Addressed to bidders and interested parties at Bank building, room 15. G. B. Wisner chairs the committee.
Local briefs report money to loan at Weir's, a sale of fifty wash skirts at multiple shops, and visits by C. M. Sawyer J. M. Bimpson and George Pratt in Butte. Notes cover a murder arrest, mine visits, a bakery sale, property insurance, a runaway team, hearings for charged individuals, and assorted Montana weather and mining news.
The event description notes a local social gathering at Ayette Ani Vila and Tieife ralwag with gate opening and a schedule. The program lists trains and departures from Anananda, with specific times for 12a and 1b20 p.m. The notice mentions proceeds for coffee and buns and a reunion tone.
Local items from Dillon include visits by Mae and Maggie Reinhardt in Butte, a July 18 theater event at the Dillon theater, and Miss Elizabeth Jones traveling to Richmond to attend the Baptist Young People’s Union national convention. Mentions of mining man HE Wright from Boise City, James Duncan of Sheridan with daughter Ruby, Robert Boatman’s return from Oregon, Beskie Skyrme of Butte visiting, and George Standaher’s home addition. May V. Patton preached at the Methodist church while visiting the Cashmore residence. plans for a lawn social hosted by the Ladies Aid Society July 27 in Mr Binfeld’s yard.
Thresher's excursions led by veteran Bozeman combine man Lucan advertise trips to Yellowstone Park. W. T. Boardman lists Room 12 23 W. Granite Street for tickets and information.
The sheriff sale set for August day at 2 pm in Butte Montana describes the real property starting at the southeast corner of the tract on the county road between South Butte and the Bell Smoetzer. The parcel lies in section 19 township 3 north range 7 west and includes a portion of the south half of the south half. Deputy Sheriff Jas M Reynolds serves as deputy. Dated July.
Sheriff sale announces sale of Frank Hyde stake in lots 41 and 42 in block one of George Cobban addition Butte Silver Bow County Montana. Property held by Elizabeth A Hyde wife of Frank Hyde and mortgaged to George Cobban. Sale set for July 17 at 2 PM at courthouse door. Sheriff James M Reynolds signs June 26 1899.
Jotin Rooney, Butte, Montana, issues notice to Patrick H Murray and Francis Callan co owners of the Maid of Erin lode in Silver Bow county Montana that they must contribute $466.66 within 90 days or their right title and interest in the claim will vest in Rooney who has expended $700 on the claim since March 26 1890 under section 294 of the revised statutes.
Notice of default on a mortgage dated December 1898 by William H Price and Ella L Price of Butte Montana to Bridget Hunt securing $1000. The document notes a default in payment and references the mortgage terms and parties involved.
Bridget Hunt mortgagee declares default on a $1,076 principal loan with $850 attorney fees, mortgage dated Jan 19 1899 in Silver Bow Montana. Power of sale allows public auction Aug 3 1899 at 10 am at the courthouse front door Butte to satisfy principal, interest, fees and costs for Lot 13 Block 7 Addition No 2.
Notice to creditors, James C Drew named administrator of the estate of Ellen Mrew deceased. Dated at Butte City, this 6th day of June, 18.
Ann J. McNamee administratrix will sell by private cash sale after July 17 1899 under Montana court order. Properties include one fourth interest in Blackfoot lode claim Lots 129 and 379, Findling lode Lot 61, part of Blackfoot Addition to Butte, and various Walkerville lots plus undivided interests in Slap Jack and Quarter Moon lode claims. Bids in writing from occupants or filed with court clerk after June 29 1899. 10 percent to be paid day of sale. balance on court confirmation. deeds at purchaser expense. Charles O'Donnell attorney for administratrix. Butte Montana.
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