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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1899

Page

6

Conn on Trial for Woolford Killing at Helmville

Preliminary hearing in Anaconda Justice Court for W R Conn charged with shooting W B Woolford at Helmville. Prosecution led by Duffy with seven witnesses. defense including 19 or more, including Conn’s brother F J Crmn. Witness list covers eye witnesses James and John Divers, Fr Conn, Dr F Remington, Justice T B Mannix, and Mrs Woolford. Shooting linked to property dispute. coroner’s verdict says self defense. Hearing before Judge Boland, with coroner and deputies testifying. Woolford family from Cripple Creek involved.

W. 7 F. Remington Justice of the Peace T. B. Mannix W. B. Woolford F. J. Crmn L. Dyer Janes Divers John Divers Egbert Freeman W. Geary Robert Dixon Charles Jackways Minnie Brown Adolph Cooper J. Coughlin Mike McCormick A. Prichard Clarke Moore Blenall W. Blair Charles Smith M. Geary Tom Mullen Conn Twa Haye Evert Twa Simul Saw Milla Woolford Cann Worn D. J. Chughin Bignell Eugene Garr T. A. Taylo F. M. Smith John O'Neil W. B W. R. Conn T. G. Mannix District Court Ed Woolford Selle, Schwab & Co Chicago William J. Bickett Fred Gamer Lee H. Wilson Frank Kennedy Mike Geary Helmville Losee & Maxwell Va William Loren Sunrise Mining Company Mandams Losee & Maxwell International Supply Company Euster Methodist Church of

County Bills From Last County Commissioners Meeting

The county commissioners approved several payments including Dolan and Hammill for April 24 services totaling 2500.98 dollars. I M Patterson supervised the architect duties for April. W M Howsley MD paid for ward ads. Pinegar received two weeks salary as county surveyor. Johnston recorded 17 days of work in April. Geo S Miller billedpostage. Amounts for other items appear incomplete and fragmented within the record.

W. M. Howsley M. D W. EB Pinegar Johnston Miller Poxtay

Crittenton to Speak at Anaconda Meetings This Sunday

Chas N. Crittenton will hold a Sunday afternoon meeting at 4 p.m. in the Prosbytspian church in Anaconda and an evening session at 6 p.m. at another church. He arrives in Anaconda on Saturday aboard the car Good News. A second event was noted as reserved for his second Sunday appearance.

Chas N. Crittenton AnAconds May Tech Crittenton Anaconda Margaret Chester

Closing Out Sale at Cost

A fragment describes a closing out sale offering a fall line of ska velvets and dry goods with skewed pricing. Items include ladies skirts and jackets priced as low as five dollars for multiple pieces, with various marked-down values and unclear specifics due to damaged OCR.

Noted Worker to Speak at Two Churches Adjourning

The assembly plans to adjourn to gather extra chairs for both churches to seat the expected congregation for the noted worker. Mr. Crittenton will reside in his private car serving as his home during the visit.

Essary Crittenton

Snowbound Northern Montana Trains Delayed Over May Snow

Heavy May snow disrupted Northern Montana travel as the Great Northern passenger train missed its 6 40 schedule and arrived only at 1 10 next night. Havre reported 18 inches with widespread trade delays. The storm, said to be unprecedented in the region, blanketed Anaconda with about an inch and produced many odd snapshots from Havre.

Great Northern Havre Montana Anaconda

Annual Copper City vs MacCallum Mercantile Baseball Game

The Copper City Commercial Co. team will face MacCallum & Cloutier Mercantile Co. in the annual base ball game at Athletic park on Sunday May 14. Last year a crowd of at least 1000 attended and this year’s match promises even more excitement with strong players on both rosters and a heated rivalry.

Anaconda Copper City Commercial Co MacCallum & Cloutier Mercantile Co Athletic Park

Deeds Filed In Anaconda Montana Transfers Listed

Anaconda Copper Mining company transfers to Hans Jorgens for lot 1 block 59 eastern addition Anaconda. Hans Jorgens and wife to W B Gaily for lot 16 block 59 eastern addition Anaconda. F Sargeant and wife to Katie F McGuire for lot 11 block 10 Anaconda. Arthur B McDonnol to Frank A Jones for south half of lot 9 block 85 Anaconda. Cassidy eye ailment notice forms part of Montana hotel listing?

Anaconda Copper Mining Company Hans Jorgens Anaconda W. B. Gaily F. & Sargeant Katie F. McGuire Arthur B. McDonnol Frank A. Jones Anacanda

Methodist Church Announces Sunday Services

Chas N Cristenton will preach at 11 AM for the Methodist congregation with Mrs Moffat singing with the choir. Class meeting at 10 PM Epworth League at 7 PM. Sunday school at 12 20 PM. No weekday meetings. Cassidy ophthalmic optician advertises perfect glasses at the Montana hotel.

Chas. N. Cristenton

Free eye examinations offered with railroad fare to Anaconda

Deer Lodge residents with defective vision may travel to Anaconda at railroad expense upon buying a pair of perfect eye glasses. Cassidy, expert ophthalmic optician, Montana hotel, oversees free eye examinations.

Deer Lodge Anaconda Cassidy Montana

Local briefs from Helena area notes and social updates

Local briefs report Charles B. Smith of Helmyitle at the Leland and Mrs. James Johnson ill on Locust street. Several notices mention eye exams and Cassidy the eye specialist. Josiah Shull, Granite county attorney, is in the city. Mrs. D. D. Twohy at 414 West Third street. Andrew Fanning confined with a badly sprained back. Profs Akers grand ball announced for Friday. Glasses and eye care promoted by Cassidy optician. Various mentions of real estate, sales, and liquor listings. City council set to meet in the evening. school board to appoint staff May 3. Bil Perkins planning an Anaconda engagement by May 16.

Charles B. Smith Helmyitle Leland James Johnson Locust Street Tree Cassidy Montana Josiah Shull Granite County D. D. Twohy West Third Street Andrew Fanning Akers Mia Gus Hill Harry Crandall Moore Charles A. Morgan Mahoney& Smith Anaconda Losee & Maxwell Main Street Col OR O'Bannon Deer Lodge Madden Poole A. Ty Molly California Bil Perkins Helena

Suit Filed In District Court Over Goods Delivered

MacCallum & Cloutier sue Thos LeBoeuf and Lucy LeBoeuf in district court for 147.86, alleging delivery of goods. other items note a bankruptcy case, a murder hearing, and a district court adjournment, plus local business notices and public postings.

MacCallum & Cloutier Thos, LeBoeuf Lucy LeBoeuf

Red Bob from Missoula Returns from South Africa

R C McCainlish known as Red Bob arrived yesterday from South Africa. He left Missoula about three years ago for Cape Town and has since resided there. He says it is a good country and plans to return soon. He met many Missoula residents there who are all doing well.

R. C.mccainlish Red Bob South Africa Bob Missoula Cape Town Mis- Boula

Soldiers Forward to Wardner and Recall of Battle

Day before yesterday sixty five soldiers passed through and yesterday one survived and twenty more halted on the way to Wardner, the scene of current trouble. They expect no conflict with miners, trusting reports are exaggerated. Among yesterday’s troops were some who departed last spring with the Twenty-fifth, and Loone recalled their southern battle and the fate of brave comrades who fell.

Wardner Loone

Quiet wedding of Purgeson and Felts at Baptist church

W H Purgeson and Mrs Julia B Felts were quietly married last evening at the Baptist church with Rev Saisman officiating. The groom runs the Confectionery store near the European hotel on Woody street and the bride has worked in the hotel dining room. They will reside at 624 Woody street and have the Inter Mountain’s best wishes for long life and happiness.

W. H. Purgeson Julia B. Felts Baptist Church

County Records of Deeds and a Patent Issued

Yesterday filings include warranty deeds transferring Lot 17 Block 77 Urlins Addition Missoula for 80 dollars to John Isaacson from Thomas P Lindsay and wife of Spokane Washington. Also deed transfers Lot 4 Block 11 Creek Townsite Missoula for 50 dollars and Lot in Lows Addition with water right for 2000 dollars to Elizabeth D Long by Fred C Stoddard and wife. A patent was issued to Mrs Emily Blanchard for Lots 14 15 and 17 Block 67 Behool Addition Missoula.

Re- Cartier Thos. P. Lindsay Spokane Wash John Isaacson Urlins Missoula W. A. Houtehins Mary Gleim Fred C. Stoddard Elizabeth D. Long Lows' Addition Emily Blanchard

Names of Guests at Hotels Echo Montana City Listings

At the Kennedy F A Henley in St Paul and various hotels in Helena Stevensville Spokane and other cities a long list of guests is recorded. Names include Mrs Thos Clark W J McFetridge R C McCandlish J H Reno Florence Murphy Harry Green L Rosenthal Geo O Kain H G Dressler BE Gould and wife F J Davis David Bilackie Walter Rice Sam Maxwell C L Franks and many others from Seattle Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Boston and more.

Kennedy F. A. Henley St. Paul

Local Briefs From Missoula and Nearby Areas

Local notes report David Blackie of Victoria registering at the Rankin, Phil Gagnon quitting barber work, and John A Carleton from Portland visiting the European. Street sprinkling kept roads dry while miners from Corral Mine Alene traveled east seeking support. Conductor Benton and wife left for a 30 day Minneapolis trip, en route to Nashville. Alex McDonald and his wife announced a marriage, then left for an extended honeymoon to the east.

WW. Benton Madfic Minneapolis Mr. Benton Nashville Tennexece

Notice in Pur suance of District Court Order

In pursuance of an order of the District Court this notice announces a legal action or proceeding. The document indicates court authority and the intent to notify parties of the action and scheduled steps as required by law.

Notice to coowners on Green Copper lode claim Montana

Frank H. Cooney administrator notifies Charles Colbert Mary Campbell and others that in 1897 and 1898 parties expended $2100 on the Green Copper lode in Summit Valley Silver Bow Montana to hold the claim per US law. If coowners fail to contribute within 90 days, interest may pass to the signatories. Also U S Treasury seeks sealed proposals for sale of a site for a Butte public building with corner lot preferences and detailed title and site conditions.

Montana Bilger Bow Mary E. Turner Butte City Silver Bow Addiiton Mary B. Turner Sliver Bow State of la Monte” Lode Meridian Charles Colbert Mary B. Campbell Summit Valley Siiver Bow County Silver Low County United States William Burton Mary Laird Henry Crangle Nina B. Witherspoon Butte U. S, Treasury Department Washington, D. C Congress Mont Butte, Mont L. J. Gage

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