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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
8
Monthly savings claimed on a wide range of goods under a cash payment plan. Items include granulated cane sugar, evaporated peaches and apples, coffee brands, syrup, flour, pineapple, sweet potatoes, sugar, soap, and large potatoes. Prices shown are inconsistent but emphasize low costs and money back guarantees.
Dr Alexander denies the county commissioner's charge and explains the smallpox case in detail. A man from Kemmerer Wyoming with early symptoms was kept from the court house and sent to the pest house, while authorities confirm no other cases by late afternoon.
Walkerville city council met last night and organized by electing Al. Mayor Murray announced appointments to standing committees and city offices, naming officials to lead public works, finance, and public safety.
Mayor announces council appointments with Duffy Sims Thomas on Finance Auditing and Insurance and Streets Sewers and Alleys lists. Dennison Annear and Chapin named Ways and Means. Chapin Dennison and Thomas on Police Judiciary and License. Thomas Duffy and Sims cover Health Building and Printing.
Frank Guion, a 28 year old miner who had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Beng, was arrested by Officer Radmilovich on a rape charge. The alleged victim, a daughter of the Bengs, identified Guion after suspicions arose from his attention to the girl. Candy given to the girl was found to contain a brown powder later identified as Spanish Fly. The girl confessed after questioning. Guion was jailed and remanded to the county jail with possible penitentiary action.
Associate Justice William H Hunt resigns due to health and acceptance of a Porto Rico secretary post. Governor Robert B Smith to appoint R Lee Ward to fill the term from June 4 1900 to January 1 1901. Word to become first native Montanan judge.
Rev. Father McCourt of New York has returned after visiting several towns in the state. He preached three eloquent sermons at St Patrick's church on Sunday. Attendance was extraordinary with crowded crowds at each service. He noted Montana's strong church interest compared to the east.
Annie Beck, 16, framed on a complaint of Incorrigibility and vagrancy at the county attorney’s office. Father Charles Beck requested the filing. she has reportedly lived 25 years. Held in county jail, she is likely to be sent to Miles City reform school for the remainder of her minority. Also glimpses include laundry/undertaking ads and a local dentist listing.
William Courtney, a Rocky Mountain Bell Lines worker, died after being struck by a live wire while stringing a new line in front of the central telephone office on West Broadway. Witnesses say he fell from a 40 foot pole, suffered a skull fracture, and died within minutes. Coroner notified. Courtney, a 30 year old single resident of Butte, had lived there five years after originally moving from St. Paul.
Old Soldier III John Conroy a long time city waiter has been sent by county commissioners to the county hospital until arrangements can be made for admission to a military hospital. He is 59, previously sought admission to the state soldiers home but was ineligible. He served as a private 1866 to 1877 and was wounded in the left arm.
Sugar led gains with a 74 point advance before retreating to close. America Tobacco gained 24 points as Wheat remained dull. market figures show varied moves across stocks including American Tobacco and utilities amid a broad session in New York and Chicago prices.
Republican County Central Committee calls a Mars day night meeting on May 2 at 4 o clock. Attendance requested. Gillis, Chatman, Jackson's Photography Studio moved from 5 North Academy Street to 61 West Park opposite Symons dry goods. Grand picnic details of the Liquor Dealers association at Mountain View Park on Sunday June 24. Bloor secretary. Dr J B Cowperwatte 9 10 and Owsley block. Lewis A Smith attorney moved to room 4 Silver Bow block. Cural office 2 Owsley block.
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