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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1899
Page
8
Realty ad urges immediate action for affordable home building. It highlights the first lots in Empire Addition, six blocks from the new post office, offered to home builders at unusually low prices and promotes a simple plan to acquire a home before winter.
Harry Carnes recounts his Dawson City expedition and harsh North country lessons. He cites low odds of striking fortune, brutal overland travel, typhoid, death rates, and the toll on families. The piece notes Montana men in Dawson and Skagway, rough conditions, and dangers from rapids and Arctic insects.
A local note recalls Hien Galvin’s recent difficulties with steamers while heading to Dawson, including the Cleveland voyage and a transfer after a disappearance, causing winter layup of both boats. He is expected in Dawson this summer. The ad promotes silk goods and women’s wear at Weinberg Bros. in Owsley block, rooms 47 and 48.
The Helena Independent reports the Elks reunion in Helena featured a 150 Elks parade led by a brass band and umbrellas, with judges walkers and members from Butte enjoying sunshine. Helena won the ball game 11 to 6, beer ran low, and events included races won by Yeager, Heinze, Church, and Walker among others.
A village pedagogue warns pupils about Inspector A and a test on Earth’s shape. A pupil recalls with a mispronounced answer, saying “tround, Ber on Sundays, square another,” as the tale unfolds with comic misdirection. Ceci Rhodes is touted as a confirmed woman Water and Julia Marlowe performs, with David Harum in cloth at the PostoMve News Stand.
A chaotic police court session includes Harry Johnson the dog catcher who was jailed after arresting a resident’s dog without a license. Several locals faced charges for drunkenness and disturbing the peace while others paid fines. The text blends court actions with unrelated ads and health advice about jewelry and clothing care.
Scientists argue jewels reveal wearer condition with pearls signaling health most clearly. Opals rubies and turquoise also show sensitivity, suggesting gems respond to the life state of those who use them. The delicate pearl endures longer than a flower and appears to possess a form of life.
An example of the dangerous practice occurred at Charing Kent when after a Canterbury cathedral wedding the rice shower struck horses causing the carriage to bolt and overturn. The canon Carter and Miss Sayer were shaken and bruised with the honeymoon trip halted. Tickets for Yellowstone Park trips offered at 20 Silver Row block.
Notice to creditors and other claimants of Charles Quinn deceased. Executors invite claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at McHatton & Cotter offices in the Hennessy Building Butte Silver Bow Montana. Bernard Quinn executor dated June 30 1899.
The Walkerville city council invites bids to paint the city hall and the council room and to paper the room and paint the woodwork. Bids must be received by 8 p m July 17 1899. The council may reject all bids. Mayor J E Briney signs, city clerk R L Clinton attests.
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