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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1899

Page

3

Good Men Object to Repeat of "The Turtle" at Grand Opera House

Judge Lindsay faced ministerial pressure to stop last night's performance The Turtle but was unavailable. In other cases A A McMillan v H L Frank overruled a new trial motion with ongoing district court proceedings Barney Strasser charged with receiving stolen property faced trial Judge Clancy barred outside attorney assistance in the prosecution Roy Alley Cornelius Kelly and James Healey presented state case Lillie E Cummings sought divorce from L W Cummings while he served in the Philippines the court questioned its authority over a divorce filed after his departure.

Grand Opera House Lindsay Barney Strasser District Court O'Gay Stivers Clancy Roy Alley Cornelius Kelly James Healey Lillie E. Cummings L. W. Cummings Philippine Islands

Plouts Pleads Guilty in Judge Nichols Court

Watson Plouts pleaded guilty in Justice Nichols' court this afternoon to assault in the third degree. He admitted striking Robert Haydn, an advertising agent for the Miner, behind the head with a stone after dark. Sentencing set for 2 o clock tomorrow.

Justice Nichols Watson Plouts Robert Haydn Panzer Prouts Haydn

Carroll defends Walkerville reservoir plan amid fears

Eugene Carroll, superintendent of Butte Water Co., explains the Walkerville distributing reservoir project. He notes its necessity for fire protection, safety measures, and high standards, citing national precedents and plans for a 2.5 million gallon, masonry structure with asphalt lining. He mentions inviting an independent engineer to review plans and asserts the structure’s sixfold safety margin.

Eugene Carroll Butte Water Co Walkerville Inter Mountain United States Butte Board of Aldermen of

Reservoir proposals across cities near Walkerville described

A defender explains masonry reservoirs near Walkerville likening them to substantial above ground structures in New York Boston Cincinnati and Denver. He argues such walls resist earthquakes and floods and invites independent engineers to review plans while noting no underground work nearby and no blasting risks. He also advertises four dollar men’s shoes from 26 W Park.

Wheeling Weet Va Springfield Lowell Summervile Cambridge Mass Cleveland Cincinnati Oberlin Ohio Pittsburg Forty-third Street New York Murray Hill State House Beacon Hill Boston Mays Eden Park United States Peoria Toledo Racine Massilon Manitowoc Salem Sterling Chicago Quincy Helena Mont Denver Walkerville

The Turtle at Grand Opera House a frothy farce

The Turtle a French farce adaptation played at Grand Opera House last night. Champalier known as The Turtle is divorced from Leonie who loves Adolphe who loves Juliette daughter of an innkeeper. Complications arise from deception but are resolved with wit and a cheerful ending as The Turtle remarries.

Grand Opera House Turtle Champaller Leonie Ands Champalier Adolphe Horron Juliette Alo A@alphe

Memorial Day Parade Order and Civic Pageantry

The document lists the Memorial Day parade order including City Police, Officer of the Day, Aidem Drum Corps, Meagher Guards, High School Cadets, Blue and the Gray, Spanish and American Baldiera, Mayor and Orator, City Council and City Officers, and various organizations. It mentions rent arrangements and placement in line, plus contractor and builder ads and pipe tile company references.

Meagher Baldiera O. UW Andinavian Brotherhood O. Ellis

Coursing at Westside Park and city items mix

Sunday activities at Westside Park include coursing events and other urban notes. Local figures Tisseras Package Ceylon Tea is mentioned alongside piano tuner J G Betes and various businesses on East Park street. The week features a bankruptcy sale, a high school concert, a mine disaster, and a large baptismal confirmation.

Westside Park Tisseras J. G. Betes Montana Music Co Mikado West Granite William Lass Washington Camp No. 1 Fidelity Ball Fale Drug and Assay Supply Company East Park Street Alex McKenzie Placer Street Owen Thomas John Mahoney Anaconda Leyden St. Patrick’s Church Galena Sherman's St. Johns P. Q

Gold fillings Lowest rates at the hotels list

A long list of names and places appears, noting low priced gold fillings and the hotels involved. The fragment includes numerous individuals and cities such as Rochester Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco Detroit St Paul New York Boston Denver Spokane Dillon Helena and others, with many spouses mentioned.

The Butte Max Wiley Rochester N. Y George T. Regan Philadelphia H. §. Rowan Chicago Chas. Rueff San Francisco W. B. Lartigs Detroit C. H. King J. H. Thompson St. Paul Geo Milland Turtle Co A. W. Smith J. Schram Wife G. P. Laurence Rossland B. C R. G. Caller Pittsburg W. H. Hamilton New York Leonard Robinson Fred G. Bulkley Denver the McDermott McLure San Diego Walter H. Graves Washington, D. C Isabelle Byeson Sigenor Pennyt Thor. Thornton Bootland G, D. R. Turner Red Butt Hansen Kelley Elkhorn Smith Helena Henry Hollister Minneapolis L Kubelsky Dillon Nordquist W. F. Prentice Havre Hla Knowles Haskell R, H, Kane Hayre

miners injured in underground blast at 500 level raise

Premature blasts at a mining site hurt Frank Tero and Walter Rale after workers drilled and shot more holes than usual and lengthened a fuse. The fuse burned faster than expected, leading to an explosion before they reached safety. They were hospitalized at Murray and Freund's hospital.

Frank ‘Tero Walter Rale Nipper Balo Tero Murray & Freund's Hospital

Dr Rinehart stays. Philips in court after Florence hotel brawl

Philips, who lost teeth in a Florence hotel fight, faced Judge Sullivan in police court. He received a cut fine of five dollars due to the severity of the incident. Rob Roy John Andy and Charles Daly, all drunk, were fined five dollars each. Julia Marlowe shoes promote a new shipment at Tassell's on 35 W Park.

Vent Philips Florence Philips Sullivan Rob Roy John Andy Charles Daly Julia Marlowe W. Park. Tassell's

School of Mines Building Turned Over by Contractors

The School of Mines building was formally turned over to the board of trustees by contractor Riddell in a late afternoon ceremony. Trustees Gillie Goodale Sargeant and Leynon attended, while W. W. Dixon was absent in the east. The building cost about 392,000 and equipped cost is estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 with only 1,000 on hand. While we

School of Mines Board of Trustees Riddell Gillie, Goodale Sargeant Leynon W. W. Dixon

Butte Considers Public Subscription Plan

A definite plan of action has been decided upon and it is very likely that the people of Butte will be called upon to subscribe this amount.

Butte

K P Officers Elected For New Knights Of Pythias Lodge

The newly instituted Knights of Pythias lodge at South Butte held elections for its first year officers. Named are J A McMillan as King, J We Naugle, C C E Beebe, A W Johnson, John Bebkel M W, J B Farrell M F, C H Harper M B W, Buckner inside guard, Harry Bhirrand outside guard, G H Dorsey, A J Darch, A F Brown and trustees.

Lodge Knights of Pythias South Butte J. A. McMillan J. We Naugle C. C. E. Beebe A. W. Johnson John Bebkel J. B. Farrell C.H. Harper B. W

Twister dies after long racing career at California course

G H MacDougall reports the death of Ung Twister, the famed racer, who ran 33 courses and won 27. Twice beaten accidentally, Twister was later sent to California to Curatel R. E. Deb Lopes, a man noted for his courting interests, at Pleasanton, where the horse died.

G. H. MacDougall Ung Twister Twister California R. E. Deb. Lopes Pleasanton

Resolutions Of Condolence From Ravalli Council

Members of Ravalli Council No 104 Young Men's Institute express sympathy to J B Pollard's family noting his loss and honoring him with a 30 day mourning drape of the charter The resolutions call for copies of the resolutions to be sent to his mother and published in local newspapers Anneanda Atari ard Bulto Miner and the Inter More taln.

Allewise J. B. Pollard Your Men's Institute Ravalli Council Young Men's Institute Mourtaing Thear Recnlations Anneanda Atari Ard Bulto Miner Inter Moretaln

Builders Exchange to Explain Butte Building Troubles

The Builders' Exchange will meet this week to outline the building difficulties that have halted most work in Butte. Plans for several large spring projects were drawn but not started due to uncertainties, and the group plans to propose a definite action with business community support.

Builders’ Exchange Butte Pye

Copper shares rise as week opens with mixed gains

Copper stocks posted an overall uptrend with Hoxtun and Monthag leading by finishing near 870. Butte and Boston closed around 89. Parrot moved to 7 before settling at 85. Utahon hit 46 and sided at 45. Additional quotes included Anaconda 364, Mohawk 3144, Osecula, BNR Tamarack at 2.

Hoxtun & Monthag Butte & Boston Parrot Utahon

Domestic Rapture Story Sparks Arrest and Release

A rumor circulated in the afternoon about a prominent mining man attempting to murder his wife by cutting her throat. The tale began as a domestic quarrel with exchanged bows and grew into a reckless street joke, later across the city. The man was arrested but released shortly afterward.

Cutie

Henry Meyer visita Butte amid fatal accident inquiry

Henry Meyer of the Mrushnescing Record of New York visited Butte as deputy mine inspector Frank Hunter was called to Red Lake last night to investigate a fatal accident that occurred early yesterday morning. Pastor CG Scott of Great Falls to lecture on Genesis in the Baptist church. Swedish language event noted.

Henry ©. Meyer Mrushnescing Record New York Butte Frank Hunter Scott Great Falls Baptist Church Wacom Rev Coderiory

Local shoe shop lists prices and brands

An old ad lists teeth price references and shoe brands including Julia Marlow slo and Oxfords. It mentions Dr Wix and Gocety Infies in the east, with bids of 20 and 10 dollars, and a sewing request at Vasseli's located at 25 West Park.

Dr. Wix Gocety Julia Marlow

Prices Cut at Buttoys Fanny Theater Monday

Commenting this Monday evening May 2 price cuts are announced at Buttoys Fanny theater. Admission for children 10 cents, adults 20 and 40 cents. Box seats 30 cents. The program features Sandin the strongest boy living in feats of strength and a bill of rare novelties including the four Miltons and music optlets su preme.

Buttoy Fanny Sandin Curtis

Notice to Creditors Estate of Winnifredt Dolan

Creditors of Winnifredt Dolan deceased are notified to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be shown to administrator at McHatton and Cotter 518-522 Hennesey building Butte Montana. Executor CON HAY requires filings in Silver Bow County Montana. Date May 20 1899.

Winnifredt Dolan Winniefredt Dolan Pnd Yerveens McHatton and Cotter Hennesey Butte, Mont Silver Bow State of Montana Hay Butte State of Montana J. C. Bachelor Siiver Bow Charles Varanamin County of

Universal Peace Year Marks Vision at Wisconsin Meet

Report from Willane Bay Wisconsin May 22 describes World’s Unity League and peace committee events. A proposed universal peace year, readings on peace, and lectures highlight the day while speeches on Turkish routes and unity push advance. A horse race at the track drew heavy attendance and wagering with $40,000 noted for the meet.

Universat Willane Bay Wis Wally Longne Bonnie Daly Murcbert Alnate Arutt

Proposals Sought by Butte District Board May 24 1899

The Butte district board invites bids for property in Butte Montana including the Washington A f hexk Lode site, Pravaula School on Spruce Lode claim, and Grant School lots in Belmont addition. Bids due 6 PM May 24 1899 with 10 percent certified check. The board may reject any or all bids. Henry Mueller, Chairman. T. Richards, Clerk.

Aled Behuul Silver Haw County Montana Washington Dutte Belize Spruce Lo Board of Trusters Western Mine Enterprise Company Isotto Board of Trustees Wouth Bannack County of Baaver Springfield Washington Lode Junction Anid Company Upliun

Certificate of sole ownership for Carder Wall Paper Co

Certificate states Charles V Frangzman is sole owner and proprietor of Carder Wall Paper Co, formerly a partnership with Herbert H Carder. confirms change from Fransman spelling and asserts sole ownership and proprietary status.

Charles V. Frangzman Carder Wall Paper Co Herbert H. Carder Charles V. Fransman Charles V. Franzman

Notice of multiple payments and deadlines in Butte Montana

A notice lists several payment obligations with specified due dates ranging from July 15 to January 1 of various years. Amounts include 1000, 6000, 35000, 8000, 8000, 13000 dollars and others. Dated April 17 1999 and signed by A J Huneke Secretary in Butte Montana.

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