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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
3
Twenty five stylish coats arrive featuring Kersey and vielna cloths with Skinner satin linings. They come in 26 and 20 inch lengths, colors castor royal blue tan and black, and sizes 34 to 40 inches. Prices run from 30 to 35 dollars each.
Auction or catalog note describes flannel waists made of French flannel with blouse front plain buck stock collar and yoke trimmed with folds and small buttons. Colors include red blue and drab in sizes 32 to 42 inches, price five dollars each.
Today 125 silk waists of extra quality taffeta are offered in many styles including fancy drone fronts tucked and folded shirt waists with dress sleeve some trimmed with braid in colors pink black tan castor lavender drab cherry white cerise and purple sizes 82 to 44 inches valued 7 60 to 15 00 each sale price 5 90 each.
Virginia City financier Henry Elling, a pioneer of Montana with holdings across Madison Ravalli Jefferson and Caron counties and a stake in Clipper mine at Pony, died of pneumonia at about 2 PM after a period of illness. He was 55, survived by his wife visiting in Kansas, with daughter in Helena. Elling presided over Union Bank and Trust of Helena and Elling's Bank of Virginia City.
On canvassing Silver Bow county votes this morning the board faced no trouble tallying. Five precincts were checked with the last one canvassed in thirteen minutes. The fore noon canvass shows electors results.
Complaints charging Hester Lavelle and Sharkey with cruelly beating horses they drove on the 12th were issued by the county attorney and filed in Justice Bliss court at South Butte. Secretay Rosenzweig of the Humane Society verified the cruelty, noting witnesses mainly from the eastern city area. The incident involved ore hauling from the Anderson shaft to a reduction plant.
John Reets, a wayward youth, was placed in the two city jail last night at the request of his uncle, Owen King, on a charge of Incorrigibility. The uncle says the boy has passed beyond control and cannot be managed locally. A complaint may be filed in district court and the youth could spend his minority in Miles City.
The law reporters of Butte formed a new organization to maintain uniform rates and for mutual benefit. The group adopts the same scale of rates as in the past. Members include C. H. Shore president G. H. Macdougall vice president J. D. Altberger secretary treasurer C. E. Sackett W. G. Young W. C. Wren C. W. Blair and B. J. Lake.
A briefing list notes Dr. Thompson removing an office block. Carl Kleinschmidt arrives from Helena as a guest at the Butte. John E. Woods visits from Rochester, former owner of the Company mine. D. T. Haskett travels from Greenwood, Beaverhead county. Charles Harvey of Glendale, T. J. Bennetts, S. H. Greenwood, and F. L. Kern lease Hecla tailings and operate a large plant built last summer at over 460000. The plant yields strong value. George T. Baggs, Ravalli county representative-elect, is registered at the Butte and seen as a potential minority leader. The Daly Donahoe & Moyer banking firm continues under the same name. Carpenters Local Union No. 112 sets eight-hour days from Jan 1, 1901, with pay $4.50, excluding mills, mines, and amelters.
A United States grand jury was impaneled by Judge Knowles this afternoon to inquire into various matters to be presented by the United States district attorney. Sixteen members took the oath, with F W Marigold arriving later to make the total sixteen. Several gentlemen were excused from serving. Col C F Lloyd was appointed foreman. The district attorney may bring matters to their attention, including the Barton mail robbery case. Stephen H Mayo filed for bankruptcy listing assets of furniture worth 167 and debts of 447.14 to various creditors.
Two new smallpox cases were reported today. Aaron Summers was moved to the pest house from the Cash lodging house on West Galena Street, another case at 301 Watson Avenue with the resident unnamed, house quarantined. Dr. Sullivan reports 25 current cases, two serious, others mild. Vaccination is urged to prevent a general epidemic. Three special policemen canvassed the city causing many residents to visit the health office for vaccination. no arrests.
A collage of city notices lists Jackson at 61 W Park and dentists Dr Forsyth and Dr McIntyre with moved offices and phone numbers, plus merchants Montana Mule Co and Butte Bird Store. It notes a fire at Main and Quartz, a razor assault on Karatofsky, and mining engineer David A Brunton arriving with Taylor in town to testify in major mining suits.
Special to the Tyler Mountain reports Democrat circles in Helena buzz over H. L. Frank of Butte as a possible short term senator. Frank’s long party service, eastern Montana interests, and Capitol contractor profile make him a leading candidate if Joseph K. Toole declines. The East Side party dynamics and potential rivalries hint at a lively race before the field shapes up.
Knowledge concerning mining and his fund of geological information highlights an inventor noted for a parket instrument for mining surveying. This device is praised as a highly scientific tool in its field.
In a court hearing Judge Lindsay ordered Luke Keefe to pay Nettie Keefe $50 monthly alimony, $75 starter for her attorney, and court costs. The restraining order against the defendant was modified to allow him to continue business. Keefe valued his possessions at about $7,500, disputing the $15,000 claimed by Nettie.
The funeral for John Nolan of the Butte fire department was held this afternoon at the Catholic church after he died Tuesday evening at St James hospital. Nearly all department members and 25 uniformed police officers attended as black drapery covered all apparatus. Chief Sanger and Mayor McCarthy led the procession from the Arizona street fire station to the church for the last rites.
Frances M. Lemon files for divorce from John V. Lemon alleging a June 9 1897 marriage in the city and over a year of failure to provide common necessities. She also seeks restoration of her maiden name Francesa M. Creasley.
Judge Lindsay orders Joseph Broughton of Walkerville to produce the will of the late Martin Mitchell within three days or show cause why not. The order follows a petition by Joseph H. B. Trevarthen claiming Broughton holds the will and refuses to surrender it as executor for the heirs.
In the District Court of Montana John Ekman of Butte files a petition for final discharge in bankruptcy. The court fixed November 4 1900 at 10 am for hearing in Butte Silver Bow County. Creditors and interested parties may appear and object. Judge Hiram Knowles presides with clerkly attestation by Geo W Sproule and T B Stephens.
Special to Inter Mountain Anaconda Mont Nov 14 James Dany known as Scote ty resided at Hirch street head terrorized a town area by displaying fire signs and warnings for days He was arrested by Under Sheriff Morgan and Deputy Stephens placed in county jail awaiting hearing on insanity He claimed land hoisted notices and wore a red rag on an arm while armed with an unloaded gun Officials deciphered little of his signs and warnings.
Anaconda November 14 The first jury panel for the November term of the district court includes J P Stutt J E Englehart Anthony Schwend Ino Swanson Ora Perrin Jas P Singleton Anton Marchion Chas Fink Frank Mul Hin Wm Eisensch Clayton Ransdell Wm Runsell L P Gerratt Geo By Hoyt Geo Morten and Stephen care at a sea Judge Napton convened court at 3 pm to secure a jury for the Burns murder trial Mrs Goforth was jailed after a sanity hearing and may be sent to the asylum Her husband was convicted of murder in 1894 St Pauls Catholic church is being decorated for services tomorrow morning Mr McGrath of the Copper City is doing the work Prof Meyers will select talent for the occasion Jno G Maroney state examiner is in the city Me goes to Salt Lake tonight A Second District court decree in the estate of Joad Ramadell deceased was filed for final account report and distribution Jno R Quigsey of Blakfoot is in the city Gold plated and silver hearts 26¢ up Engraving free Rubenstine Co 73 Ey Park
Joseph Labouchier declares labor and improvements amounting to 100 dollars on the Lively Quarts Lode mining claim at Soap Gulch four miles north of Melrose. Co-owners O B Hulsizer and others must pay 100 dollars within nine days after publication to avoid vesting claim ownership in Labouchier. First insertion Sept 28, 1900.
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