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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1899

Page

3

Will Fight Back With An Unmarried Man After Two Weeks

A Montana newspaper recounts Jesse J. Seward and Mabel G. Seward’s custody and alimony dispute following a brief marriage two weeks earlier. Seward admits separation but accuses her of desertion and details alleged misdeeds, while Mabel seeks alimony from his nurse’s wages. The case unfolds as divorce actions and counterclaims, with affidavits highlighting tensions from past February events and a drive for a square, woman-averse trial.

Jesse J. Seward Silver Bow County Mabel G. Seward St. Paul St. James Hospital Breet Mabel Montana Ramsey County Minn

Police Court News in Imperial Theater Case

Frank Corcoran pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace at the Imperial theater and was fined five dollars. John Cassady and Pat Casey, labeled chronic vagrants, received twenty day jail terms. Frisco Nell, charged with vagrancy, pleaded not guilty and will be tried Friday.

Frank Corcoran Imperial Theater Sullivan John Cassady Pat Casey

Troop F Reunion Invites Third U.S. Cavalry Members

Troop F late of the Third U. S. Volunteer Cavalry will celebrate the first anniversaries in 1899 with a reunion. Invites go to all members of the squadron and all will be warmly welcomed.

U. S. Volunteer Cavalry Tana

Inviting Major J. H. Monteath to Participate

A note states Major J. H. Monteath, now in Chicago, is tended to and invited to participate. The message emphasizes his involvement and location as key details in the outreach.

J. H. Monteath Chicago

Fritz Townsend Dead In Spokane Pneumonia Claim

Fritz E. Townsend, about 30, formerly timekeeper at Gray Rock mine, died Sunday at Sacred Heart hospital Spokane of pneumonia. Son of Boston real estate man R. L. Townsend. He left Butte last January prospecting in Republic country, fell ill with pneumonia too late for treatment. Body to be shipped to Boston for interment.

Fritz E. Townsend Gray Rock Sacred Heart Hospital Spokane Townsend R. L. Townsend Boston Butte Republic

Medicine Men to Meet in Butte

The Montana State Medical association gathers in Butte in the Silver Bow Medical association rooms in the Hennessy building tomorrow at 2 P M. Dr Sandow is away in Honolulu and first vice president Dr Buckley cannot attend. Dr T A Greig will preside. The group plans two days of papers and elections followed by a banquet at the McDermott hotel.

Montana State Medical Associate Silver Bow Medical Association Hennessy Sandow Honolulu Buckley Helena T. A. Greig American Medical Association Columbus Ohio McDermott Sliver Bow Medical Association

Local society notes and mining updates from Butte

Mrs Frank L Sizer of Helena visits Butte and stays with Mr Sizer in the Dorothy block for two weeks. J Stewart, Beaverhead County miner, heads to Santiago to join a partner with local claims. Frank Wilson, Hugh S Wilson’s brother, returns to Butte with wife for a few weeks before going to Randsburg. E H Talcott of Livingston reports brisk openings and rapid construction growth, plans to depart for Anaconda.

Frank L. Sizer Helena Butte Mr. Sizer Dorothy Block J. Stewart Beaverhead County Santiago Frank Wilson Hugh S. Wilson Butte Hotel Randsburg Cal E. H. Talcott Livingston

Local briefs report deaths and an arrest incident

Nellie Fannig aged 72 died this morning and her remains lie at Duggan's undertaking rooms. John Hogan created a scene at Broadway and Main this afternoon, resisted arrest after a struggle, and face a charge of resisting an officer.

Nellie Fannig Duggan John Hogan Broadway and Main McGillick

Medin Returns to City Hall in Council Deadlock

Alderman Marco Medin came back from the coast and appeared at city hall this afternoon as a sought after figure in the flap between Mayor McCarthy and the council over confirming the mayor’s nominees. A deadlock may break at tomorrow’s council meeting amid the latest Turkish baths improvements at 41 N Main.

Marco Medin Medin McCarthy N. Main

Amos Turkish Baths Private Bathhouse Ad

Amos Turkish and steam bath operates day and night. Describes a professional bathhouse on Main Street near Cornel, with mention of its plain style and location.

Amos Cornel Iid Ee Brey

Park bids invite prizes at Hennessy recreation spot

Dr Rinehart of Hennessy block notes open bids for privileges at the popular Hort Line Park recreation area. Several large picnics already booked and all amusements invited. A first class merry go round is wanted, with response to Chas Liebenstein Room 528 Hennessy Building.

Thompson Wall Paper Sale At 325 South Main Street

An old advertisement notes a wall paper sale at No 325 South Main Street and mentions a $1.00 shoe sale at Tassell's Park, alongside a Mont-based Seguro product with a $500 reward for leucorrhoea cure and a packaging price of 1.50 per box.

Thompson P ‘All Paper Company South Main Street Tassell Seguro Seguro Manufacturing Co Weyerhornt Galena Idaho Street Butte Mont

Copper trade shows steady domestic demand despite imports

Copper markets remain firm as U S consumers take the bulk of output and imports in early May balance exports. Domestic smelters report ample supply and ongoing demand for wire and wares while European use slows. The Big Dredge at Bannack begins active season, with dredging at Bannock and cooperation from Accord Company and British interests to sustain operations.

Europe

Dredges Ready on Grasshopper Creek Near Bannack

Two large dredges to operate on Grasshopper creek four miles below Bannack, beginning operations near the end of the month. Bannack dredging success last season suggests the new campaign will yield substantial results.

Grasshopper Creek Bannack Geavon

Amalgamated Company Notifies Shareholders of Partial Allotment

Subscribers were informed last week that only one fifth of their subscription has been allotted. Those with 10 shares receive two, 100 shares yield 20, and 500 shares yield 100. The 5 percent deposit makes the allotment one quarter paid. the remaining 7.5 percent is due by May 22, with temporary certificates issued for later exchange.

Amalgamated Copper Company

Copper Market Tends Firm Yet Inactive in Week

The Copper Market remained fairly firm but very inactive with little business transacted. Manufacturers stayed cautious awaiting developments while producers’ orders kept them from concern about near term demand. A slight shift occurred toward Lake at lower prices after weeks of scarcity and premium, with Lake R rates electrolytic in cakes bars or ingots noted alongside cathodes and casting copper. The Tandon market stayed bare of notable features and quotations.

Copper prices and refined metal quotations posted

The standard copper price has fluctuated up to £77 5s for spot with higher levels for three months. Refined and manufactured ranges are given as English tough at £70 L79 10s, best weg lected £79 10s 5d, £90 for strong sheets, India sheets £53 and yellow metal 6d percent.

Copper Shards Records Narrow Copper Stock Moves

Inactive trading day for copper shares with Boston and Montana fluctuating between 360 and 345, Butte and Boston steady at 91, Parrot surging between 61 and 82, Utah Con at 42 to 43. Other quotes include Anaconda 56, Mohawk 31, Osceola 9, Tamarack 225.

Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Utah Osceola

Printer's Joke Echoes Through Small Town Tales

A Kansas City Journal clipping recalls amusing printer quips from a farm setting and a knight line from an in office incident. Classified ads seek a young energetic man for a dry goods business and a housekeeper for a gentleman with a child, with references required.

Kansas City Journal Arkansas City Traveler Joh Speers Taler Mountain

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Jesse Seward Silver How Precious Stone Mining Company District Court Lindsay T Geo BH. Miller George A. Cook Fred Y. Wilton Edwin 8. Booth Wesley W. Warren H. O. Weller John E. Lloyd George EB. Miller West Centerville Board of County Commissioners Montana Street Frank L. Riley John W. Cotter W. W. Johnson Mr. Riley Neary Rinehart Reunion Dr. Wixen Fritz Townsend Dr. Wiz State Medical Association Dr. Wix Dr. Rinehart Hennessy Block Bannock Gold Dredging Company Bannock Company On Accord Company the Amalgamated Company West O Wolman Fition A. BR. Care Inter Mountain Nobby Tates Sone Staerares Ett Tees Nottingham Chenille Portieres Department Oxfords Teh Wright Los Angeles Butte'ad Miss Knowlton Miss Madden Miss Langston Miss Laughrin Miss Robinson Miss Broughton Mifr Jones Miss Riggs Miss Huddleston Miss Corbin
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