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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

6

Difficulties Halting Silver Lake Tunnel Work Near Anaconda Smelter

Reports from Silver Lake describe extensive water and quicksand hampering the Washoe Copper tunnel driving into milkwke to supply a proposed Anaconda smelter. Pumping has failed to lower water and sand, prompting talk of abandoning the tunnel and starting anew away from the canyon bed.

Silver Lake Washoe Copper Company Mi Lwke Anaconda Watel Ttme

Blizzard Deluge Wanders Into Anaconda Night

A severe March blizzard struck Anaconda yesterday at 6 o clock amid unusually harsh weather conditions. Residents faced disagreeable roadways as the storm intensified, continuing a month of unpredictable and progressively worsening weather with nightly incidents.

End of March Blizzard Paralyzes City Streets

The end of March brought a severe blizzard with near zero visibility from 6 to 9 pm. Within three hours four inches of snow covered the levee area by 1 am, wind abated but snow persisted all night, leaving the city looking midwinter two days before April and Easter.

TWO GRAND OPENINGS IN ANACONDA MILLINERY PARLORS

Snow and wind did not deter a grand opening in Anaconda as the Misses O Donnell celebrated the Anaconda Millinery Parlors at 416 East Park avenue and the McRea fids dry goods store hosted a first grand opening. Guests, including Miss Agnes Byrne and Miss Mildred Davidson, admired new Parisian hats selected by Mr Metten and designer Miss L Norris, with milliner Mike Sheila Mallory showcasing several styles. The event drew many shoppers eager for the latest headwear and fashions now on display in a winter market.

Wlizzard McRea Fids On Co Anaconda Metten New York Davidson Agnes Byrne Mildred Davidson Deseardis Mike Sheila Mallory Mise Mallory Viret Misses O'Donnell East Park Avenue

Mayer Found Guilty Of Stealing Wood In Local Court

A. Mayer was found guilty in Judge Roland's court for stealing a load of wood and fined 10 dollars plus costs. A month earlier Haden caused wood to be delivered near the Buffett restaurant, and Mayer, owner nearby, had wood sawed and hauled to his shed before selling his business.

A. Mayer Roland Haden Buffett Mayer Hudon Mayey

Temperance Meeting of W C T U at Mrs Sawyer’s home

The W C T U will meet at Mrs. Sawyer’s Cherry Street home on Friday afternoon at 2:30. Each member should share her favorite quotation and bring the ten cents requested by Mrs. Barnes to avoid confusion and mistakes.

Mother's meeting to be held April fourteenth

Arrangements will be completed for the Mother's meeting to be held April 14. Union meetings are increasing in attendance and interest. The last meeting at Mrs. Logan's was well attended with visitors and two new members. A pleasant social hour followed with ice cream and cake.

Bad Roads Threaten Travel As Frost Melts

Reports from rural areas describe roads in very poor condition with deep mud and frequent frost heaves. Traffic from the country is declining as winter weather lingers, with sleighs still used west of Anaconda and changes to wagons at the canyon's upper end.

Anaconda

Land Office Receiver Reverses Agricultural Land Ruling

The Helena land office receiver ruled that lands near Anaconda in Section 7 Town 4 North Range 10 West are not agricultural but mineral. The decision overturns the prior classification by mineral land commissioners. Robert Morrell located the land around 1881 as mineral land and Northern Pacific sold it to T C Davidson. Davidson then sold portions to parties tied to a new smelter project, with the deed contingent on this ruling.

Helena Anaconda Mineral Land Commissioners Robert Morrell Northern Pacific Railway Tc, Davidson Morrell United States J. Rywine Heeona Davidson Pirties

Wagon Upset Triggers Disturbance in Third Ward

A commotion followed the upsetting of the dog catcher's wagon in the Third ward near the new courthouse. The wagon carried Joe McDunsell’s hounds, sparking a scuffle as bystanders and the dog catcher clashed. police, including Chief Jack White, arrived, but no one was harmed. Reports note Baltimore & Ohio seeks to tighten discipline on employees, while Anaconda to Omaha traffic shifts affect the Burlington Route.

Court House Joe McDunsell Jack White

Local Briefs Sketch Montana Scene with Visitors

John Maguire visits town while Mayor Leiser tours Butte. Montanans and out of town guests mingle as cold dawn hits zero. Notables include E A Winstanley of Missoula, Harrington returning from Michigan, and Mrs Duffy and daughters at Deer Lodge. A wedding in Butte, a drugstore souvenir offer, and legal moves unfold as residents travel and attend sessions.

John Maguire Oliver Leiser Butte Bernard MacDonald Montreal Montana E. A. Winstanley Missoula Earry Harrington Michigan J. H. Duffy Deer Lodge Curn Ronard Scharnikow Deer Loge District Court Chicago Smith Drug Co

Millinery Exposition Promises New Hats and Prices

An advertisement invites customers to an March exhibition of fashionable millinery from Mera and Davidgan Co. It promises a rich display of late rivet water proofs and other stylish hats for inspection, with attractive prices offered to shoppers.

MeRas & Davidgan Cy

Reunion of All Its Societies in Chicago

The Bundeskreiger fest will bring delegates of German military and other German-American societies to Chicago. Over 60 groups are expected, with large excursions from across the United States to boost German-American enthusiasm. A special Pest Zeitung will publish three June July August editions with portraits and essays by prominent U.S. and European writers.

Chicago United States Pest Zeitung

Railroad Sale Declared Void by Court Ruling

A court ruling nullifies the sale of a railway to the Starvey syndicate. The decision cites illicit funding and fraud as grounds, with the matter referred to higher judicial authorities for review. The article notes procedural steps and the public notice via the Herald.

New York Maren Madigpaten Marana Starvey Audiencia Supreme Court

Dr Pierce's Medicine Promoted For Childbirth Health

In a plea aimed at improving motherhood and reducing childless homes the advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and other remedies as strengthening the feminine system and easing labor. Personal anecdote from Mrs R D Moore of Schuyler Nebraska supports claimed benefits and urges mailing a copy of Common Sense Medical Adviser.

America Pierce Doctor Pierce Common Sense R. V. Pierce Bufialo

Indictments Involving Ferro-Carril Directors and Castenada

The court report states Ferro-Carril directors and Francisco de Questa face fraud indictments over a sale. Castenada must file a report within 10 days or forfeit bonds and risk imprisonment. The judge’s report is not final. Also noted are Montana probate notices for Herbert H Carder estate and a company relocation.

Senor Castenada Harvey Ferro-Carril Francisco de Questa Holdare Second Judicial District State of Montana Herbert H. Carder Susie A. Y. Carter Herbert H,rder Meleor Etty Butte Silver Bow Clinton

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