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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
12
A Chicago matrimonial ploy unfolds as a Butte woman seeks a second husband by posing online as a young, wealthy wife. A Dakota farmer travels to marry, only to discover a fabricated photo and a ruse. He leaves quietly, joking that his trunk is up town and returns home.
Chief Mulholland received two letters from relatives of missing men who have left the Midwest to seek the country and vanished in the dry western air. One message from Annaman of Gehm Missouri asks about August Arnaman known as Pat Jack and thought to have brought the nickname to Butte. The other from Archibald L Sessions New York lawyer requests information about Jo W Wilson formerly of 7 West Park Street.
Mrs Hannah Ferns aged 66 died last evening at her daughter Mrs James Britt 125 Anaconda read. She had long resided in the city and enjoyed a wide circle of friends. She is survived by four sons John James Charles and Barney. Funeral services set for Catholic church Monday at 10 o'clock a.m.
Subscriptions to the Soldiers' Fund total 1,859.80 with an estimated 35,000 more to raise. The list reported yesterday by Lt. Calkins and Col. Lloyd includes numerous individuals and businesses such as A. J. Davis, W. A. Clark & Bro, State Savings Bank, Orton Bros, Butio Sewer Pipe & Tile Co, Passmore & Co, John B. Lloyd, A. W. Barnard, J. F. Beck, and many others, totaling a broad community effort across firms and residents. The grand total remains to be confirmed as campaign continues.
The MLO hosts an afternoon gathering with Mr Tons of Third Presbyterian Church speaking on The Business Man's Blunder. The event, from 4 to 5 pm at Mountain View ME church near Montana and Quartz, aims to discuss Sunday afternoon meetings and attract welcome participation from men and visiting boarders, especially young men seeking a home.
Multiple metropolitan sermons and schedule notes mark the week with services at Mountain View, South Butte, and First Baptist churches. Ministers J L Albritton J B Noftsinger Frederick Tonge and others announce 11 am and 7:30 pm sermons, Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, and midweek meetings. holy communion on March 12 and special evening programs feature Salvation Army and Presbyterian speakers.
Miss Grace McGinnis runs a house on Enet Mercury Street and reported to police at 4 a.m. that two boarders left with a $150 diamond ring. Later the ring was returned with a note exonerating the girls and the robbery charges were withdrawn.
William Bassett and J I Leach stood before Judge Smith charged with petit larceny for stealing a road cart from Mrs. Mullen. Bassett was released upon finding he should not have been arrested. Leach was found guilty and sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Police Court session with Judge Ferrer swiftly dealt with Charles Dolan a plain drunk who celebrated the legislature adjournment too loudly. He was fined five dollars plus costs and taken to jail.
Dr Wix advertises Turkish Baths for a dollar with a claim to reduce swollen joints from rheumatism or sprains in 20 to 30 minutes while easing pain. Plain baths priced at 25 cents and a dental set for 10 dollars are also listed.
Big sleigh seven dollars pand-wagon eight dollars. Dance hall free supper Toc. Dancing every Sunday. Stage leaves at 2 p m Sundays. Chas Langlond stable location and time announced for weekend outing.
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