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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1899
Page
6
A forest fire on Mt Haggin broke out yesterday afternoon near 2 pm fueled by a strong wind. The blaze swept the mountain, destroying thousands of cords of wood and vast standing timber while residents watched from the city. Firefighters have battled for four weeks with little success and rain is desperately hoped for to halt the spread.
A double installation took place last night at A D H hall with officers installed for both A D H and Daughters of Erin. Prominent members gave music, readings, and speeches as Mra Hugh Daly and William Kelliher led the ceremonies and new officers were welcomed.
J W Collins Frank Strickfadden and Thomas O’Leary owners in the Senate Copper mine leave Moose Lake for several days. Leary Strickfadden will assist with mining work in their absence. Collins plans to evaluate the camp for possible investment while Phillips and Ted Bhea prepare Moose Lake holdings for summer development.
About 300 people from Walkery and Bee Sunday school groups attended a picnic at Gregson Springs yesterday. Coaches crowded into the station and trains were crowded as the event was organized by the M. EB and adjacent groups. Several teams were delayed or diverted due to the gathering and the event proceeded under careful supervision.
Families joined Rev J. T. M. Stevens pastor and Henry Rundle Sunday school superintendent for a spring outing. Lunch was served under shade trees, many swam in the plunge before 3 PM, then socialized and explored the fields. They returned on the 7:40 PM train.
Anacnnda residents report a seller of electric belts who claimed to behead a boy and spared him. The group of about 100 men, querying the belt purchases, accuse several local men of gifting belts to boys, while a drug store on Main Street rejected belts as worthless.
Endalgation sessions consider a telegram from Helena on valuing cattle and lands for Deer Lodge County. The board proposes revised rates for cattle, sheep, hogs, and grazing lands, projecting about 100000 dollars total. County commissioners, including M. Martin, appear inclined to approve the request with some public inquiries and small subsidies noted.
A new club named Needmore Seal cab is organized in Copper City with J Thompson JH Trussail Geo W Crawford and J A Roy as organizers. Articles show two decades of existence and state law governance. The Copper City Local club on West Commercial avenue claims large membership and patronage. The Adams cab operates on Oak Street between Commercial avenue and Front.
J J Miller and Mrs M D Densmore of Deer Lodge were married last night at the M E parsonage in Troy Wo Kuster officiating. The couple will return home this morning after the ceremony.
A man rode a Third Avenue elevated train to Fourteenth Street and produced a long cracker. He lit it as passengers watched, creating panic and a hasty exit. After a brief puff and pop the man pocketed the device and returned to his seat, then slept through the ride to Twenty-third Street as the cars redistributed their seats.
Notice dated July 20 1899 at 6 20 p m outlines erection and completion of the upper structure of the Masonic and J O C F building in this city Plans and specs available at Smith Kern room 15 Bank building Building committee may reject any and all bids G E Wisner chairman Commercial avenue address included
Notice details a July 2 1999 picnic at Gregson Springs with round trip fares from Butte and Anaconda via the Butte Anaconda Pacific Railway. Train departures listed from Butte at 10:00 am 1:60 pm and 12:68 pm noon and returns to Butte at 12:68 pm 2:19 pm 7:40 pm and 11:30 pm. From Anaconda trains depart at 12:40 pm 4:00 pm and 7:20 pm with returns from the Springs at 1:37 pm 6:30 pm and 2:00 pm.
Mrs D D Twohy visited at Butte. D Moehr business visitor at Butte. A la King and petty returned from fishing at Dempsey. B A Stiefel of Southern Pacific Union from Butte. Mrs P J Maloney returned from St Paul health improved. Frank Longstaff architect for Warm Springs asylum annex in the day. Sunday school planning at Mount Val View park. Joe Ward to unite for evening, may become a bouchlet before return. Mr and Mrs EB Moore to Yellowstone No imal perk tour five weeks. O Donahue and M T Pieter depart for eastern markets. Marriage license for Thomas O Brien and Mary Dupes at St Pauls. Mrs WH English returns from Chicago trip. Auction sale of millinery stock at 416 East Park Avenue daily until Saturday. Charled Burns and Joe Wargol found guilty of stealing buckets. sentence five days, suspended. Marriage licenses increasing daily since July 1. Et hus t uyson acquitted of assault. Neal Green and James Forbes charged with coat theft. Green discharged, Forbes under advisement. J J Dulin and Miss E Bukeni Craig married at East Commercial Avenue. Marie Einfelt bridesmaid, P J Ryan best man. Richard Austin, Frank Bonner, Charles and John Simonton, Will Bracken charged with cattle theft near Willow Creek. Sheriff appoints special deputies. Funeral of Mrs Alonzo Leatherbury held. mother’s remains exhumed and reburied with child.
A Washington Post tale recounts a proud mother naming twin girls Maxie and Minnie. An Irish nurse wheels the babies in Franklin Square where a curious passerby asks if they are twins and whether they are boys or girls. The nurse confirms both are girls and repeats the names as the admirer smiles.
John Rooney of Butte Montana informs co owners Patrick H Murray jan and others that expenditures totaling 466.66 dollars have been claimed for the Maid of Erin mining claim in Silver Bow county. If not paid within 90 days, the co owner's right and interest will vest in Rooney who has made the required payments. June 19, 1899.
Missoula on July 18 reports social events and court notes. A July 21 party honors Della Greenough back from Andover while local cases include James Dickerton fined five coins and Ed Mack awaiting trial. Heat slows marriages and marriage certificate sales, with names and places from Helena to Bonner listed.
Washington Star recounts a tale of John Brant, a Kansas cyclone belt survivor who, after returning to Maryland, takes a farm job at $20 monthly with Mr. Biskum. He plans to marry Widow Allen in October and dig a cyclone cellar since a practical groom prepares for possible storms.
The Tiagansa diamond is cited as the world’s largest at 1,880 carats among the Portuguese jewels and the article extols the train’s superior construction and comfort. It notes a daily service running between St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and Chicago.
Administrator James C. Drew asks all creditors and claimants of Ellen Drew deceased to present their claims with vouchers within four months after this notice. Claims must be filed at Hatton and Cotter law offices in Hennessy Building Butte Montana, in Silver Bow County, Montana.
Description details a close fitting silk skirt with fullness at the knees and an overdress gathered around the baby. A pink pearla and diamond alternation, a wreath of pink silk, a round neck with blooms, and small puff sleeves with long silk gloves accompany the piece attributed to Helen Grey-Page.
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of John Combellack deceased. Administratrix Maria Compellace directs claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to 67 Owsley Block Butte Montana. Dated Butte Montana June 28 1599.
Notice to Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers and heirs executors administrators assigns. Co-owners claim labor and improvements on Lottie quartz lode in Summit Valley mining district Silver Bow Montana. Payment records show one hundred dollars for years 1896 97 99 representing claim interests.
A pale pink taffeta evening gown features peach blow mousse de sole embroidery with large pink and white flowers and green leaves. The bodice is shirred over pale pink silk, falling into a blouse-like effect over a peach ribbon belt. The piece notes unsatisfactory wear.
Corrected schedule of mails for Butte Montana dated May 4 1899 notes dispatch of registered mail with closing times for Hei and Northern Pacific lines and all points on Great Northern Union Pacific and enst Anaconda.
Notices warn stockholders of The Merced Gold Mining Company that failure to pay the final installment of three dollars per share by the specified date will forfeit the estate's shares. It references board orders, treasurer W. J. Ladd, and the prospect of property transfer under the 2324 Revised Statutes. Also includes probate notice from the Second Judicial District for James Edwards estate with ten month claims period and administrator E. Rickards.
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