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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
7
Deer Lodge reports cattle killed by poisoning near Boggs Creek with cattle owners Zosel and Tella losing stock. Deputy Sheriff Robinson returns from Idaho with a robbery suspect. Col Tom McTague's birthday party at his Clark County home, a large mountain camping season begins, and local arrivals and visits fill the town pages.
A letter invites a city girl to spend two weeks at a farm with room, board, and haying duties. It notes male labor shortages push women and girls to help in fields, dairy, and chores, while promising fresh milk, shade lunches, and rural life lessons amid harvest.
A colorful, rumor-filled account traces William Antoff later known as Swiftwater Bill from Red Wing Minnesota to the Klondike rush. It claims he peddled vegetables, worked mines, and joined a syndicate before striking rich and taking the name Swiftwater Bill after crossing Whitewater Rapids. The story intertwines a romance with actress Guesse La Moore, a London alliance with Felix McDonald, and later claims of a $15 million fortune, while noting family ties and a missionary mother. The piece blends fact and speculation about a famous self-made man and his dramatic ascent.
Regular meeting of stockholders to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. The meeting is at the Thompson Investment Co office, 48 East Broadway, at 8 p m on July 3. Arthur Smith, Secretary.
Notice that the board of county commissioners of Silver Bow county Montana will sit as a board of equalization from July 17 to August 1 1899 allowing all persons to appear and state grievances regarding tax assessments J Moran county clerk
George Boatman Sr was badly hurt when a windlass broke while digging a well on his ranch near Dillon. His condition is critical. A theatre event by Professor Gentry and his dogs and ponies is slated with two performances and a free street parade. Also notes include deaths, postponements, travel, and local visits among residents, with several names and places in and around Dillon and Kalispell.
Missoula July 25 Dr Craig president of the University of Montana returns from West Coast and other states in the interest of the university. Mrs L W Kelley sister of Mrs P P Pierce returns from elon after visiting sister Mrs Hami. Mrs FG Higging and you visit brother Jerry Tuyes at Wallace for about two weeks. W M Bayles, old Montana resident, out of hospital but not well. Miss Vera Tiderman returns after brief visit to friends in Butte. Stationary list of names follows with various associations and cities including St Paul Chicago New York Seattle Spokane and more.
Notice details mortgage default by William H Price and E L Price to Bridget Hunt for 1000 dollars with interest and attorney fees, power of sale, sale to be held August 8 1899 at Butte, Montana. Also notices creditors of Janet Edwards estate must present claims within ten months of first publication. administrator J B Rickards with will annexed at 49 Western Broadway Butte Montana.
New York Evening Post reports William F. E. Reddys second tethered balloon ascent from Bayonne New Jersey reaching about four thousand feet. It drifted to Staten Island where it landed and was recovered. Wind data showed calm start to finish with three air currents noted, while a separate Salt Lake excursion notice advertises July travel with reservations through Butte Montana.
Notice to Patrick MH Murray and Francis Callan and heirs and assigns. If you do not contribute your share of expenditures totaling $466.66 within 90 days, your right title and interest in the Maid of Erin mining claim located in an unorganized district of Silver Bow County Montana will transfer to co owner John Rooney who has paid the required costs. Butte, Montana June Li.
James Drew administrator asks creditors to present claims against Ellen Drew's estate with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be delivered to McHatton & Cotter law office in Butte Montana. Filed in Silver Bow County Montana. Dated at Butte City January 6, 18.
Maria Compellace administratrix of the estate of John Combeliack deceased invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months from the first publication. The administrator's address is 67 Owsley Block, Butte, Montana, Silver Bow County, Montana. Dated Butte Montana the 28th day of June, 1899.
An old Butte listing promotes Dr Hui e Pock at 227 South Main Street as a specialist in chronic diseases. The ad claims permanent cures for private illnesses and women’s diseases after years of study.
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