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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
6
Anaconda News lists ward selections with candidates in each district. First Ward Charles Carh, Second Ward Dr H W Steph, Third Ward C A Bakker, Fourth Ward Fred Gangner, Fifth Ward John Mathews, Sixth Ward O G Reinhardt.
A citizen criticizes the city sewer project and tax district strategy, noting no present connections yet paying the levy. The dispute centers on authority for the sewer districts, court rulings, and misaligned sewer mouths and usage through blocks 103 113 and the new courthouse area.
The Woman's Foregun Missionary society will hold a thanksgiving service at the Methodist church tonight with a free admission. The programme includes Scripture reading by Mrs. Geleston, songs by Mrs. Mackay and Mrs. Macdougall, a paper address, a duet, and a collection. Refreshments will follow.
Joe Pappa an Austy wanted in Granite county for horse theft was captured by Deputy Sheriff Joe Daly in Glendale after a six week manhunt. The Rimette Mercantile Company of Philipsburg had hired him to come to Anaconda with a horse saddle and gear for woodchoppers. Pappa sold the horse and tack to Giles Brownell the liveryman after arriving in Anaconda.
Register to-morrow or you cannot vote. The city hawks, volunteers from Butte Co. G Montana, and local residents appear in disparate notes about registration, arrests, visitors, weather, and council actions. Nomination filings for alderman seats have been recorded, while a Marine Corps examination led to a commission path. A church organ fund concert drew a large crowd and a social whist event rewarded top players.
Ex alderman Ed Devine received a morning nomination for school trustee by a citizen petition. Signers include J A Longstatt Wm Kelliher J W Dezel Joseph Ralkovich Dan Conley Wm Walsh D Cohen Syv John Nye Dr F L St Jean D R McRea J A Schroeder and Pat McHugh. The petition will be filed later with school clerk B Jd Nadeau this afternoon.
A court of the Women s Catholic Order of Foresters was organized at St Peter s church by Miss Marie D Aoust of Spokane organizer for the northwestern states. More than 40 members signed the charter list and officers will be elected at tonight s meeting at Rev Father Coopman s residence 419 Alder Street. Furniture for sale and a house for rent advertised on East Fourth Street with calls from 9 am to 3 pm.
Last Monday night and again Wednesday night nominations were made with more expected. L. G. Smith received the late nomination for trustee by several signers including L. A. King J. E. McDonnell George B. Winston Joseph C. Keppler Jack Hami Pat Dalton W. M. Webb J. R. Chambers F. Adams J. Odxon T. V. Luxton CG A MacCallum J. M. Kennedy George Barich G. W. Sparrow John M. Madden G. W. Reynolds.
R F E Matoney of the west end enjoys a visit from his mother Mary Milimey of Madison County. She rode the rail for the first time in 36 years and recalls emigrant trains, early travel, and compares wagon life to modern rail cars. She stopped in Butte, witnessed electric streetcars, and would like to settle in Anaconda. She plans to stay several days.
The piece notes that British invasion of Boer territory could prompt Boer women to take up arms, trained with rifles and bitter toward British troops. It mentions President Kruger restraining the Amazons and promising to allow them to fight as a last resort.
A young man Gorge Silart and Misa Abbie Stevens eloped in Gallatta valley and wed by a park preacher not recognized as a minister. The marriage may face legal challenges over age, authority, and legality. Groom’s brother aided the escape. mother shocked, father vows to prosecute. Local business moves follow. Thomas H. Rea returns from England with impressions of change. Professor Harmon eyed as potential state superintendent. local schoolchildren undergo eye tests by an oculist amid calls for glasses.
In Billings Montana on March 28 a china shawl party was hosted by friends for Mrs W H Morse. Guests shared needlework and gifts included china pieces. Grand officers of the Montana Degree of Honor attended and reported success organizing auxiliaries in Carbon county. Dr Holden plans to move to Billings. A closing banquet followed the A O U W meeting with executives from the Inter Mountain promoting subscriptions.
A German authority reports a Central Indian forest tree whose leaves emit electric shocks when touched. The tree disturbs a magnetic needle up to 70 feet away, strongest at noon and weakest at midnight, with six powers vanishing in wet weather. Birds avoid it and no insects are seen nearby.
Distribution of reports and testimonials from Intermediate to Preparatory Grades. Instrumental solos by Nellie McMahan and Mary McMahon. Recitations by Misses Queary OLeary and Annie Krier. Selections include Bohemia and Angele Serenade with readings and a night dance by the Marys Orchestra.
A district court subpoena in the Samuel Nixon et al. bankruptcy matter directs Samuel Nixon to appear at the United States District Court in Montana on April 28 to answer a petition by Young Brothers and others seeking adjudication of bankruptcy. The notice, issued March 2, 1900, bears the seal and lists Sanders & Sanders among the petitioners' attorneys.
Notice in the District of Montana for Samuel Nixon an alleged bankrupt, case No 92. Western Wagon and Grain Company petitions to adjudge him bankrupt. Court hearing set for April 28, 1900 in Butte. Attorneys for petitioners listed.
Notice for publication of Mining Patent No. 4187 by Mountain Chief and Blackwell Consolidated Mining Co. of Butte, represented by Guy L. Reed, for 14.21 acre claim on Gold Crown Lode in Homestake district Jefferson County Montana. Includes survey details, bearings, conflict with Evening Star lode, and public record references. First publication March 33, 1900.
Public notices announce mining patent applications for the Blackwell Lode in Jefferson county and the Hibernian Lode in Silver Bow county, with surveys, conflicts, and acreage detailed. The docket also records a March 1900 court action in Butte for unpaid merchandise totaling 216.76 dollars, with a summons returnable April 1, 1900.
Notice announces William W Williams applying for a patent on the Lilian Lode Mining Claim in Summit Valley Ellver Bow Montana with Survey No 6798 and outlines starting point, bearings, and distances. Also involves a district court sale of a three eighths interest in Granite Fountain Quartz Lode Mining Claim Lot 208 in Summit Valley Silver Bow Montana with sale terms set by March 1900.
Two mining notices, dated February 1906, cover for 417 and 4175. George D. Greene acts as claim agent for 417, detailing the Wedgewood and Welch placer claims in Summit Range and Jefferson County with boundary calls and acreage. The Welch placer in Jefferson County, filed by Janice Welch, describes the Welch Placer claim of 159.37 acres with coordinates, bearing records, and adjacent claims.
Department of the Interior contest notice dated March 10 1900 by Elizabeth York of Silver Bow County Montana against timber culture entry 2410 by Arthur L Newton. Allegations: failure to plow cultivate plant or maintain land under timber culture law. Hearing set April 27 1900 at Wisdom and Helena. Service of notice attempted. order for substituted service issued. George D Greene signatory.
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