Sumpter Opinion Sees Alaska Rush Hit Sumpter
W F Cobban tells Inter Mountain that Sumpter Oregon, with 3500 population and 21 mills, will share in the Alaska rush. He notes lumber demand, 8 million dollar 1900 gold output potential, and a thriving camp with no mining venture failing in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Sumpter
Oregon
West
W. F. Cobban
Inter Mountain
Cobban
Cape Nome
Fivery
Sumpter Valley
Portland
Butte
Fred Ritchie
Fred
Tenta
Tom Hoffat
Bunker Hill
Mammoth
R. B. Wallace
Wim. Hazelton
Angus McQueen
Will Probaly
Dan Yasger
Frank Thomas
R. A. Day
Julius Mordaunt
Calvy and His Cash Soon Parted in Butte
James Calvy faced Judge Sullivan on a vag rancy charge and was ordered to leave Butte within twelve hours or face jail. He claimed he arrived with $180, drank, awoke robbed, wandered the streets, and ended up in jail briefly before departing. Also, a Chinese speaker named Hum Wo was arrested for disturbing the peace and requested a square trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calvy
Sullivan
Calvy
Butte
Hum Wo
Showing Sorine Goods for Suits and Pants to Measure
Tailor C. F. Fisher at 1108 Main Street advertises Sorine garments for suits and pants to measure with prices described as easy. The notice urges customers to view the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Fisher
Main Street
Hurst Case Taken Up by Associated Charities
The case of Joseph C. Hurst sentenced to die for murder was discussed at a charity meeting. A memorial will be sent to Governor Smith urging intervention. Funds will be raised to cover Mrs. Hurst's expenses to Helena so she can present the case personally. Also noted the Sons of Hermann aided Max Opell, a destitute former German consulate attache, who moved from Seattle to Chicago via Guatemala. They provided aid to 10 families with provisions, 38 with clothing, coal to six, meals and shelter to several, and aided two with hospital care. Treasurer reported receipts 25 dollars, expenditures on relief 185.14 and general expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Hurst
Dawson County
Dominick Cavanaugh
Associated Charities
Smith
Guatemala
San Francisco
Seattle
Butte
Hermann
Chicago
Population figures rise in Butte directory canvass
Manager Dwyer of the Polk Directory reports to an Inter Mountain reporter that the new book is nearly complete after collecting necessary information. Population of Butte has increased materially since the last canvas, though exact figures are not yet available. Residents who moved since the canvass should report changes at the office 48 East Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwyer
Polk Directory Company
Inter Mountain
Butte
East Broadway
Liquor Dealers Organize to Prosecute Unlicensed Saloon Sales
In Livingston on Feb 28 1900 liquor dealers and saloon men formed an organization to prosecute druggists selling liquor without a license. Warrants are to be sworn out against Geo W Husted on a fire charge, and druggists plan warrants against saloon men for gambling and selling wine by the bottle without stamps. Both sides pledge to fight to the bitter end. Also reported are club card parties with prizes won by Mrs D A McCaw and TI Roth, the discovery of Wong Hop's body buried at Mountain View, and a shipper expedition from Fort Yellowstone toward Alaska. Other items note deaths, funerals, and local moves including A D Greene going to Big Timber, Mrs Jno Everett and daughter returning from the east, and Mrs H Bush's accident.
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Livingston
Geo. W. Husted
Rocky Mountain Club
D. A. McCaw
TI. Roth
Receivers Report Shows Low Returns at Snohomish Tramway Mines
January reports by Receiver J. H Harris show ore returns down due to low grade and tonnage loss. Total ore value across Snohomish and Tramway: 13,372.04 with bank on hand 82,896.70 and operating expenses 14,720.42. Arrangements with Butte & Boston to treat receiver’s ore include six cent per pound for copper under six percent, 30 cents per ounce for copper, and six cents per pound plus 50 cents per ounce for silver over six percent with hauling and treatment charges. Prices valid until April 1, 1900 and extend to ores on dumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Snohomish
United States
Tramway
Butte
Boston Eller
February Reports of County Finances
The county treasurer’s February report shows an $19,266.75 rise in license revenue versus the prior year and notes greater timely tax payments by Silver Bow property holders. It records cash handed through office windows: $493,465.45 to Tom Hinds and $492,888.06 to John Holland for the year ending February 28, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Tom Hinds
John Holland
Hinds
Holland
Surgeon’s Ideas Promote Insurance Policy Invitation
A short note urges readers to let an insurance company provide for food clothing and sustenance. Lynch & Bachelor advertise Mutual Life of New York policies to handle daily needs. The notice appears from the New Bee Hive building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
iNsurance Company
Mutual Life
New York
Lynch & Bachelor
New Bee Hive Building
Dentist German Leads Northwest Bath and Entertainment Services
Dr. German of 114 N Main Crystal Springs markets latent improved vapor baths, plunge pools, and dancing parties with multiple daily stages. Booking steamship accommodations via Northern Pacific and local agents, plus sales of books and travel guidance, are offered to visitors seeking Seattle routes and berths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langfols
Seattle
Northern Pacific
City Ticket
Corner Park
Run
W. H Merriman
Kemmerer coal on hand for prompt delivery
J Monroe & Co advertises a large supply of Kemmerer coal available for immediate delivery despite cold weather. The ad cites the store at 47 East Broadway and a phone number, promoting coal as a reliable heat source for all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monroe & Co
Haat Broadway
French Tansy Tablets touted as cure for painful menses
Advertises French Tansy Tablets by A. Augendre of Paris as a remedy for pain and irregular menses. Claims to remove contractions regardless of cause. Sold by Newbro Drug Co Butt Mont as sole agents at 2 dollars per box by mail, sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butt Mont
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Vose Pianos
Aus
Montana Music CO
N. Malin Street
Calkins’ Book Store
Main St
Butte Mont
Hong Kong
Eto
W. Park St
HUM Fay. Prop
Mar
Chung
Curtis Block
West Panel
A. F
A.M
Masonic Temple
Dan Yancey
Western Medical Dist
Broadway
Alaska
Hurst
Livingston News
Wong Hop
Yellowstone River
Ebert
I Mountain View
Fort Yellowstone
Ore
Abercrombie
Port Valdes
Copper River Country
Packer
Dave Rhodes
W. Spencer
Romain Scott
T. A. Cobb
Ed. L. Dickey
Adolph Simith
Nets J. ‘Jepsen
Chas, Cowell
Dee Davis
Sam
D. A. Long
Long & Franz
Free Silver
Episcopal Church
Dad
State
Adrella Miles
Miles Brothers
Mountain View Cemetery
Rev. Clark
Congregational Church
A. D. Greene
Cinna‘bar
Big Timber
Ed Linn
British Columbia
W. Hickman
Supt. ‘Horn
Pacific Coast
Otto Krieger
Castle
Mrs. Krieger
Phe Aoe Ae Ray
Connors
Hot Springs
Ark
Butte & Boston
Dr. German
N. Main
Crystal Springs
Harvey
Huie Pock
China
Horn
South Main Street
Digest of
Evans
Carder Bros
Quartz St
Tel
J. N. Nevils & CO
East Park
Montana Hardware Company
N. Main St
Butte, Mont
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