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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
6
A city official urged strict enforcement of the compulsory school act in Anaconda. He called for a truant officer and police powers to arrest school age boys found on streets during school hours, citing dozen of youths seen at Third and Birch. He noted mothers unable to clothe children and described street arabs as a major distraction.
Anaconda cadet band members plan their first public ball at A. O. H. hall on April 16 to fund uniforms and band needs. Arrangements led by N George Davidson H Church Ernest Christie Charles McAuley with reception floor and floor manager teams including Misses Nettle Beckers Maggie Richards Annie Sullivan Agnes Daly Ella Hammond Agnes Hogan and others.
A near six foot tall man from central city near the foundry, employed locally, was severely whipped by a messenger boy on Tuesday night. The man allegedly offered the boy $10 to spy on his rival for a week. the boy refused and the man tried to press the issue, prompting the youth to strike him with a punch and drive him off.
A Harrity calls for a Democratic central committee convention at city hall Wednesday March 21 at 2 p m to nominate one alderman from each of Anaconda's six wards Ward caucuses are set for Thursday March 15 at 8 p m primaries Friday March 16 from 4 to 8 p m Delegates and alternates are to be elected: eight and eight from wards one two three and ten and ten from wards four five six
The piece lists polling places and venues for a city political event, including Third and Bim, Mon ana hotel area, Fourth Ward court, City Hall, Austrian hall Fourth Ward corner, Donohoe's store, East Park avenue, and other ward locations. It notes Democrats claim Republican factions but asserts unity when W. W. Harper calls for a convention to nominate aldermen for each ward.
A string of short items covers store moves and sales at I X L, plans for a 317 East Park relocation, and discounts at 210% East Park. Also noted are social calls by Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. McClure Brae, family moves to Helmville, a three room furnished house for sale, and a deed transfer in Anaconda. Others report court attendance, Ursuline Academy pupils marching, a St Patrick’s parade, railroad reps in town, and a Beanbake fundraiser hosted by Geo. R. Meade Post G A R. A scarlet fever note, church services, divorce filing, and obituaries close the miscellany.
sudden bicycle boom hits Copper City as ground dries and streets turn dusty. bicycle bells ring aloud while repair shops flood with work and extra help. new wheel sales surge with bargains offering 25 dollars for a 500 serviceable wheel this season.
Milas Ada Evans wed Benjamin Jeremiah at 5 PM at 300 West Third Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev. E G Cattermole. The bride, active in the M B E church and Epworth League, recently worked at Copper City Commercial Co. The groom serves on the Great Falls Leader staff. Bridesmaid Miss Selah and groomsman Mr Toney McAdam were from the city.
Mrs Olive Wallace a washer woman living at rear 122 West Commercial avenue told police last evening that diamonds valued at 300 dollars were stolen from her from the estate of her late husband.
After dinner the woman placed the diamonds in a bureau drawer and left her child at home. During the afternoon a white woman called, leading to suspicion of the resident who had shown repeated desire for the diamonds. Police questioned the suspect but she did not admit guilt and her house was not searched.
West of Anaconda active mining seen as Butte parties lease the Blue-Eyed Nellie mines for one year with a 25 percent royalty on ore. F H Brown and others own the mines and may profit from expanded operations. Oldhauber and partners in Olson Gulch lease two claims for 30000 and 20000 dollars for a one year term.
A passenger train departing Anaconda at 4 from the Northern Pacific was delayed eleven hours after an engine derailed between here and Stuart. An extra switch engine pulled cars back to Anaconda with no injuries reported. The engine was righted within hours and little damage noted. Local notices advertise mining trespass penalties and court actions in Silver Bow County Montana, including wills, bankruptcies, and a subpoena in the Samuel Nixon case.
Notice that labor and improvements totaling one hundred dollars were extended to the Fackwreck lode mining claim in Camp Creek district Silver Bow Montana to perfect the premises for a certain year. If within ninety days after service or publication you fail to contribute your share, two hundred dollars total expended, your one hundred dollar portion may be forfeited to the extent of your interest.
Notice from Bowery Mining Company directors that a stockholders meeting will be held at Chas Mattison's office in Forbin block Butte Montana at two o clock p m on April 10 1900 to consider increasing capital stock from 10000 shares of one dollar par value and to address any other business. Signed by directors Chas Mattison H S Magraw John Berkin Magraw secretary. Also ad: Rio Grande Western announces daily through trains to the east from Butte route via Salt Lake City with Pullman sleepers dining cars and connections to Chicago St Louis and New York. McBride, general agent, 47 East Broadway, Butte.
The official survey details claim No. 6811 in Summit Valley mining district Silver Bow County. It discloses a 23 acre area with 10 acres claimed by applicant after excluding conflicting surveys. Adjoining claims Hub Lode and Caledonia Inde are noted. George D. Greene Register and H. Harper Claim Agent authored the notice published February 8, 1900.
Railways time tables show daily eastbound and westbound trains from Anaconda to Portland and beyond with connections via Great Northern, Oregon Short Line, and North Pacific. Through trains serve east and west routes, with Pullman sleeping cars and multiple daily departures. Tickets available for local and through routes, plus steamship options to Europe.
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