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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
5
On sale Sundays only for travel to Boulder Basin and Alhambra with return limits. Prices listed: 190 for Butte to Basin and return 338 for Butte to Alhambra and return 190 for Butte to Boulder and return. Date of sale Saturdays and Sundays only. return limit Monday following sale date.
Libby reports the Snowshoe concentrator restarted last Friday with more men and good road conditions. Development is systematic, ore reserves steady, and new ground opening as the tunnel nears the opposite mountain side. Water supply via Cherry creek tunnel planned, shipments to Great Falls expected at about two cars weekly. Pacific Northwest Mining Corp led by H. J. West operates the modern facility with electric power, Rand drills, an eleven-drill air compressor, and Libby headquarters.
News reports the West Fisher Mining Company has started its mill on the West Fisher and plans to operate all summer and into winter. Manager Murphy expects no shutdowns, with a full crew soon and development work advancing to supply ore. The ten stamp mill and two Reliance vanners run by steam, with a water right to be harnessed, aim to cut operating costs and raise stockholder revenue. About thirty five men will be employed once in operation.
John A. Graham takes a working bond on the Moccasin claim adjoining the Snowshoe mine, extending the Molly Gibson, with nine months of continuous work and a $5000 purchase option. He may ship two carloads of ore and foresees a vein similar to Molly Gibson, with ore carrying gold lead and copper.
Fred Ruhnke, employed at the Butte Reduction works and former firefighter, narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday when his clothing caught in a revolving shaft. He was thrown over the shaft but the machinery was stopped in time and no bones were broken.
Railroads across Montana will offer a rate of one and one fifth the fare on the certificate plan for attendees of the Republican convention. Purchases must be made at the starting point within three days before the meeting, with a Special Ticket Receipt and Certificate. Valid certificates require full fare paid, signed by Malcolm Gillis of Butte, and honored in Butte up to one day after the convention for return at one fifth the fare. J P Woolman and T B Miller are officials.
Helena residents raised a substantial fund for a blind baby left with a color woman in the capital city. At seven, a specialist in Butte performed the operation funded by local donations. Doctor T. A. Chiggs of Butte succeeded, and the child can see though glasses will be needed later. The donors were told the girl will require glasses and new clothes with the remaining fund.
Bert Doyle faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Bliss's court on a grand larceny charge for stealing 45 dollars from S. M. Landon. Bail was set at 500 dollars as the case moves to district court. Detective Lenhen and James Leyden testified about the evening’s events and Doyle’s subsequent arrest.
M O P and Johnstown Mining ask district court to reinstate modified portion of injunction issued July 13 last year in a suit against Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston over trespass by their employees. Affidavit cites entry into Barns underground workings to seek information not entitled. Judge Clancy to hear matter tomorrow.
Cottonwood Coal Co proclaims it sells more coal than any other agents by offering the best washed coal at $4.00 and Jump to $4.50. Office is at 414 Utah Avenue with telephone 276.
A dense list of names and addresses appears, listing dentists, travelers, and residents linked to various cities such as Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake, Minneapolis, and Missoula. The fragment reads like a roster of individuals including Dr. German, Abe Franken berg, Donald Rose, E. J. Wagner, Miles Cavanaugh, and many others, with city affiliations and streets indicated.
The Silver Bow Glee Club gave a fine concert at the Grand Opera House last evening. Thirty-one trained voices, seventeen men and nineteen women, impressed a near full house with an all star program. Led by Messrs Paynter Callaway and others, the chorus opened with an orchestra accompaniment and performed selections including The Crusaders A Night in Venice and What From Vengeance. Miss Volta sang beautifully and received an enthusiastic response. The Kyrie Gloria and Credo were delivered with refined harmony and soloists including Miss Best Mrs Flavin and Mrs Butler. The overall performance was a continuous line of melodic unity, rich in refined delicacy and natural musical gifts.
County commissioners received a letter from Dr Sullivan, in charge of the smallpox pest house, detailing four remaining cases and quarantine timelines. Kenny Cummings, March 20. Murdock McGean, March 26. John Costello, April 14. John Crowley, April 1. Costello is severe, Crowley mild to moderate. Costello may be discharged tonight, Crowley unlikely before the 22nd. Dr Sullivan notes rapid discharges after initial admissions, cites varied quarantines from one to seven weeks, and includes a photo of Crowley.
Alexander Suprenaut jumped into a reservoir fight after being denied fishing without a permit. Henry Spies threw him in, Suprenaut struck with a fish pole, Spies punched back, Spies was charged with assault in the third degree. The case was tried before Justice Biba. Suprenaut claimed a permit from the pond boss, which was false, and the Spies case was dismissed. Prof. Robinsons weekly Thursday event at the Auditorium.
Remedy extols tablets to remove obstructions from irregular menses. Claims manufacturing by A. Augendre of Paris and sale through Newbro Drug Co. in Butte Montana. Price two dollars per box, mailed sealed. Also notes Butte Lodge No 2 Masons regular meetings in the Masonic Temple on second and fourth Tuesdays, inviting visiting brethren.
Butte Land and Investment Company warns co owners William Richardson Charles M Buck Amanda R Buck that labor and improvements were made on the Helen Placer Mining claim in Silver Bow Montana. Each co owner must pay specified proportions totaling up to fifty six dollars plus interest and costs within ninety days after service. failure grants full ownership to the company. March 9 1900.
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