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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1899
Page
3
Advertises Pillsbury's Best Flour 49 lb sack at 1.45 and Ceretana Flour 49 lb sack at 1.35 to close out. Also mentions Campell's 10 lb jars of Pure Fruit Jams, offering value for every buyer seeking low prices.
In Silver Bow Montana the district court orders the administratrix to convey an undivided one eighth mineral interest in the McQueen placer mining claim lot 205 to D N Upton. Hearing set for April 11 1899. notice to publish weekly for four weeks in the Daily Inter Mountain.
Copper market notes no favorites on the Reston exchange with Parrot emerging strong in Butte after weeks of volatility. Boston & Montana climbs to 410 amid heavy buying while Utah Con holds near 40. Analysts in Boston and New York foresee another price rise as American demand remains robust and copper availability tight.
Boston reports a copper mining surge drawing promoters from Michigan and far beyond. Alaska to Patagonia samples arrive daily, claiming riches rivaling gold mines. Greenwood Camp declares Knob Hill and Old Tronsides now valued at 2.5 million, with a 1000-ton smelter planned for a 600-foot copper vein.
Report says Crowned King mine near Precentt Avia excites locals as divers claim rich gold at the 500 level with some gold items reportedly testing as high as 160000 dollars. The long worked site shows ore shifting from basic pyrite to free gold and faces underground shale and sulfide barriers that hinder old stamp milling.
The Occidental Mining Company, claiming a capital of £1,000,000 with shares at $1, markets the venture as a Wit Mont copper district project near Helena and Butte. A Boston grocer promoter says funds are for development, noting ore blocks of millions of tons and experts predicting a century of supply at 500 tons daily.
The tunnels drill deeper into a vast ore body and copper riches are expected to make the mine among the state’s richest. Experts compare the claim to other wildcat properties on the Boston exchange while noting Montana’s clean investment record and strong current copper production.
In Republis camp the air compressor and drills on Mountain Lion began Saturday morning. The plan called for a 14 drill plant but only half the capacity was ordered, with the foundation laid for the second half ready to be installed quickly when needed.
Articles of Incorporation filed in county clerk office for Inter State Prospecting and Development Company. Incorporators include William Thompesn F W Holmes C F Goddard L B Wild John D Haines Wm C Siderfin and George C Fitschen. Capital stock $5000 at 8L per share with 150 shares subscribed by incorporators.
Buffalo J J Silverman bonds the Crackerjack and Santa Rosa claims at Buffalo Hump Idaho for about 200000 dollars in cash and stock of a new corporation. Hawley and Flint California prospectors are the vendors. Silverman bonds for eastern parties with possible Spokane interest noted by the Spokane Review.
A message received by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson notes Karl J. Peterson of First Montana Company G is permanently paralyzed in the right arm due to a gunshot wound from Caloncan fighting in February. Adjutant general wires that wealth and health are reported as good.
City notes list a mix of locals visiting Butte including J G Hates plane tuner and Pemberton attorney with rooms at Bow Block. Mentions of merchants, assayers, and services plus a grand French bar masque planned at Enshaw Hall May 26 1899 with admission details and prizes.
Fragmentary personals note local figures and visitors. Mentions Sarah Wilson de Villine, Hugh WieAn, Hulbe hotel, Fire Chief Flan hep, Mrs Maitlet Mott, and AMPS In Hille. references a Deuth Week and home visits. text is garbled and incomplete.
The Traveling Men organization plans its second annual social event tomorrow at 2 pm with a social session or “emoker” to begin at 9 pm on Main Street. The Warde and Junior company will attend and perform several specialties, with expectations of a large crowd.
Officials expect 8500 electors as registration closes tonight at 9 o clock. At 2 pm the count stood 8040 with 4216 in District No 1 and 2824 in District No 2. Estimates foresee 250 more in District 1 and 200 in District 2 before closing. Republicans praise a clean ticket and unity across party wings to lift civic participation despite past apathy. The surge includes voters from Centerville and Walkerville and some Graniter street residents near the city boundary.
A historical text explores cannibalistic behavior across species from fish to insects and mammals. It notes fish and invertebrates devouring young, spiders and wolves exhibiting mate or pack cannibalism, and domesticated animals showing higher rates. It also discusses human moral reflections and ecological implications of cannibalism in various groups.
In a U S Court John Newton faced trial for robbing a Garrison post office on February 26. The jury discharged him. Gus Sehlekengest pleaded guilty to counterfeit silver coins tied to the case and received a two year sentence plus a fine. The court noted many counterfeit coins remain circulating. The term’s criminal trials were halted and transferred.
In a district court notes section, the letters of administration were issued for the estate of Mh Percy, who died in the county on January 1. The probate involves Matteen county and a priority claim of about $200 with interest.
An OCR readout advertises political party names and a liquor grocery sale at the White Front Grocery. It touts Kentucky whiskey and other spirits, with pricing and stock notes, urging readers to visit for bargains. The fragmentary text preserves product mentions and promotional language typical of a late period storefront ad.
Notices reveal Nancy L. Peatherly named administratrix of John Raley estate after a Wyoming railroad death. Charles J. Pruett sues Ann M. Westlake Edward Westlake David Lawrence and T M Hodgens to foreclose mortgage tied to a promissory note. Judge Lindsay's 14 o'clock calendar lists various demurrers motions and trials, including Doloughry v Minds and several others in progress.
A study notes ballet dancers show unusual longevity in the field. Carlota Grist shares insights from Paris performances with Nicolo, while reports mention prominent Paris Opera star Heeita Manel approaching age 50 and aging impacts on careers.
A garbled passage notes that blondes and fair-haired people are becoming less common, claiming ancient fair-haired Jews are now mostly dark haired. The text hints at a historical shift among a group called the Wish, 150 years ago dark-haired individuals were rare.
Texarkana dispatch reports continued violence after lynchings in Little River county. Three more Black men were found dead in Red River bottoms near Rocky Comfort, Arkansas or Bowie county, Texas. One victim was whipped and shot. another was found pulseless, with inquests declaring natural death, amid reports of ongoing posses and growing racial tensions. Leaders of revolts are said to be hunted as fear and anger spread through the region.
Frederick Warde headlined the Elks social night, delivering the biggest work of the evening. Halred Ruler Benny Marvig introduced him, with Dr. Haviland and Major Dawe con among the committee. Warde’s Shakespearean skill drew ovations as the event ran late and featured several lesser roles from the lodge members.
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