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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1899
Page
8
Advertises available building lots for sale with emphasis on natural expansion for individuals, claiming no drawbacks and urging buyers to acquire land while cash offers are accepted. Mentions opportunity to increase land holdings and a small amount of ready cash as the purchase method.
The Butte Soldier Boys plan three benefit balls at large halls to raise $1,500 for Philippine relief. Musicians union backs the plan, offering ten musicians per event with a street praise band for selections. Organizers aim to keep costs down and donate every dollar to the fund, with committees to finalize details next Thursday.
A fragment recalls a New Yorker vowing to name the year when a sought horse will fetch the highest price before the sale. The speaker frets over pedigree and bets on the foal’s fate, mentioning Mrs Byron McCulloe and references to breed, patience, and family concern as hints of a lively auction atmosphere.
Authorities report a half witted man named Mulvaney, about two years old in the county records, escaped from confinement yesterday. The search is active as officers fear his unpredictable conduct when intoxication influences his actions.
In Judge Forrells court this morning, Inn Bustice pleaded guilty to resisting an officer and faced trial next morning, while Mrs Mustice admitted disorderly conduct and was fined 19 dollars. The incident began after a drinking spree last night ending with a door being kicked in during a dispute. Other offenders included Johnny Williams fined 10, and several plain drunks each fined 5 or jailed for lack of funds. W Pinfork, called a mason by some, was noted for causing a disturbance.
Marcus Daly trains two Daly contenders for the Brooklyn Derby. Tamnar, a well-formed colt from Oriel by Ogden, aims to exceed Ogden’s distance prowess. Tagharin, by Inverne from Teetewhed, is also a promising entrant. Daly predicts Tamnar will excel at longer distances.
Taps sounded at the grave as Miles RK Diamond of the Rough Riders died at St James hospital Friday. The service at the Audi ovine drew a large crowd. Captain Day Stivers led the troop in a salute over the casket and the ceremony. The funeral sermon by Rev. Jo 1. Albritton praised Diamond’s character and his family’s standing in the community. The minister urged devotion to country and noted Diamond’s lineage from fighting stock dating to the Civil War.
Mines and mining items report Anaconda listing in New York at open 45, close 48 with par value 25. Parrot stock fluctuates during trading with raids and support from Butte buyers, deemed among best buys by mining men. Copper stocks Cumbyble Montana and Kutte Heston show volatility but recover and remain above 0. Parrot dividend of 6% plus 3% extra suspected, though official notice pending.
A new mining firm named Fisher Creel Mining Company is organized under Iowa law with main office in Jimmershare Libby area. Incorporators include Edwin 4 Thomas Carmody W J O Be Dorweiler and others. Authorized capital 500 shares par 19 dollars. 575 paid, 1125 subscribed. Life 20 years. Believed to target Brick and Brannagan West Fisher claims with prior development and freehold status.
L. J. Hershfield of Hylena was held liable for bank stock he owned in Merchants National, though he argued the shares were a pledge. He listed 1,650 shares in his name but claimed no liability for the indebtedness. The case centered on the distinction between ownership and obligation under the bank’s failed status. Margaret Haeff died in Helena from injuries after a clothing fire while warming herself. Tom Carrington, sentenced to the penitentiary for assault, has no immediate prospect of escape, despite a recent pardon grant to him by the governor. The state board of pardons refused to extend clemency, though members deemed Carrington’s sentence excessively severe.
The workforce has increased amid repairs and safety work. Ore processing is to begin at the Granite mine soon with the bimetallic mill set to crush ore within a weekend. The Granite mine drainage lowers operating costs. bullion shipments from Granite, Sweet Home, and Hope mills continue, with May output expected to exceed past years.
Trustees declare an extra dividend of 80000 dollars to be paid March 20, 1809, per share on outstanding capital stock, to stockholders of record March 1. Company notes 950000 dollars paid since January 1895 and earnings near 1500000 dollars per year, with potential monthly two dollar per share payments if copper stays above one cent per pound.
An old court bond offer from Lynch & Bachelor at New Bee Hivy building markets surety bonds including court bonds and other classes. Dr Wix listed as a contact or reference.
In Granite County Phillipsburg Mall the article begins noting connections between Granite and Bi, but the readable text ends mid thought. The fragment suggests a discussion of regional links or development plans yet provides no decisive facts or outcomes to summarize.
The delegation won out at the democratic primaries Saturday night as polling places paused and fist fights occurred. McCarthy leads with Bartlett and Normoyle winning key posts, while Clark Democrats faded except in one southern district.
Nearly a million dollars in cash dividend declared for March 20 to stockholders of the Butte copper company, with record date March 1. The trustees report earnings of about 1.5 million per year and promise likely monthly 1.00 per share if copper stays above 14 cents per pound. Arthur P. Heinze serves as secretary.
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