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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1900
Page
4
Ad promotes Hennessy overcoats as best value for cold weather. Claims competitors offer inferior, cheap imitations and asserts genuine quality and legitimate dealings. Warns customers against low quality imports and shoddy goods.
Readable fragment describes all wool Oxford gray and cheviot overcoats with velvet collars, single breasted designs in black and blue combos. Prices listed 10.00 12.50 and 16.00 by quality, all sizes, described as well made and serviceable.
Overcoats advertised in multiple styles and sizes with details on material, lining, cuffs, and pocket design. Prices range from 20 to 27.50 dollars for various long and box coats in Kersey, Cheviot, and Oxford materials. Highlighted features include satin linings, velvet collars, and stitched edges.
A smallpox death occurred this morning at the pest house, the victim being J J O Meara bartender at the Southern hotel. His wife, also infected, is an inmate recovering from a mild case. O Meara, about 30, leaves three brothers in Delmar, Lyons, and Kalispell. He had been in Butte three months, came from Greenwood BC, and was praised by hotel proprietors as sober and industrious. Other smallpox cases include Stella Freeman of 52 East Mercury Street. Police vaccination enforcement continues with officers taking residents to the health office. Dr Bryant notes good work and growing community compliance.
The Man from Mexico features Geo. C. Boniface Jr in the lead with Helen Baird Mina Dorothy Armstrong and Will C Vedder in supporting roles. D H Landau delivers a strong stage presence though underused as Foppy Loveall. The act three weakness drags the evening but the play remains a strong road comedy with a lively cast and repeat performances scheduled.
John Egan a miner from Butte was accidentally killed yesterday afternoon at Pony. While working on the upper tunnel of the Strawberry mine near the raise he slipped and fell 185 feet. His neck was broken and he died instantly. His parents and several wealthy relatives live in the east. He is said to be brother of James Egan of this city.
Mrs Sarah McCormick Knox a Montana pioneer was found dead in bed at her son George Crawford’s home 208 West Quartz St Yeate day morning at 7 30 Coroner Brown to investigate this evening The body was moved to Shermans Undertaking Parlors Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow She was 62 or 65 years old the second wife of Knox and came to the country with her first husband about 30 years ago There was no sign of foul play the coroner cites heart disease as the cause of death
The brief notice reports the death of Mrs. Margaret Eakin, wife of John Eakin, with limited details available from the damaged text.
Eakin longtime resident dies at family residence in South Park area. Funeral planned for 9:80 tomorrow morning. Wife Mrs Eakin, and sons James two, Fleming six, plus brothers T P Fleming and Cornelius Fleming and niece Miss Maria Crowe survive. Mother, sister, two brothers live in Ireland. another brother in Sydney Australia.
Walter Daggett and Jennie Collins, both colored, were arrested in the Grand Opera house last night and charged with robbing Alice Wilson of 805 dollars. No proof was found. they were released. Wilson reported Collins entered her East Galena Street home Saturday night, aiding a theft plan as she counted 305 dollars. A trunk held 805 stolen and 1100 hidden. two gold watches on Daggett. Collins released for weak case.
A collage of local items lists names and addresses for professionals and businesses, funeral notices, church and lodge events, marriages, deaths, and police activity. It includes Dr Forsyth and Dr McIntyre dentistry, Butte breweries and seed shop references, a wedding at 333 East Broadway, union and lodge ball at Renshaw hall, and a city police sweep targeting vagrants with plans to curb thefts.
The postoffice department accepts J E Oppenheimer bid for a five year lease of the West Park street building, with occupancy planned by January 31 1901 and signature soon. The current lease expires February 1 1901, and the new quarters may be terminated with 60 days notice. The adjacent notes discuss building completion delays and unrelated theatre notices.
Judge Clancy presides over the term's first criminal case as J C Clifford stands charged with grand larceny for stealing a gold match safe valued at 50 dollars and an overcoat worth 40 dollars from John Burns. The defense urged a guilty petit larceny plea but was rejected and trial began with jury selection at 2 pm.
A special meeting is set for 2 30 o clock tomorrow afternoon in the Library building rooms to finish the work begun at the Paul Clark home opening.
Special to Inter Mountain says John Mc Mannon was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Robinson at Deer Lodge and brought to Anaconda where he is jailed for allegedly cashing a $50 check belonging to juror Frank Mullen in the Burna murder case. He faces arraignment before Justice Kennedy tomorrow.
In Butte a sudden drop sent the thermometer sliding from four below to zero and back to near that mark. Residents brace for a biting night as forecasts warn the cold snap will be brief but intense. Ear muffs rise in demand for those venturing outdoors. Weather prognostications emphasize the season's first deep freeze.
Washington dispatch reports Captain McCalla’s dispute with Lieutenant Commander Colwell will be settled by a court of inquiry, not a court martial. Admin Remey appointed the inquiry to determine obligations and possible next steps, with a martial outcome risking McCalla’s retirement if needed.
Mrs. Siebenaler, wife of Alderman A. G. Siebenaler, is reported seriously. Jack O'Neill, superintendent of the Anaconda and Never Sweat mines, left yesterday for Salt Lake. M. E. Kilgallen and J. J. McGrath left today for South America to join a company managed by Tro land Creech, formerly of Butte.
In Parla the chamber of deputies debated the foreign affairs budget. M. de Estour nelles de Constant warned the Chinese campaign could cost a lot and feared an indemnity would risk dismembering China and spark a universal war. M. Marcel Sembat challenged government’s war authority and faulted Field Marshal von Waldersee as commander. Debate to continue tomorrow.
A quiet Saturday night wedding was held at Mrs. Smith's home, 746 Utah Ave, uniting Charlier Genshaw and Adam Young of Clancy. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. F. Tonge of South Butte Presbyterian Church. The couple proclaimed vows for better or worse till death. The bride is described as charming and Genshaw works as an engineer for the Great Northern.
Jamen Vier sues John Metz to quiet title to a half interest in the Metz Jode claim described as rich with gold. Metz is ordered to appear in department 2 of the district court at 9 am on the 44th to show cause why he should not be barred from disposing of or encumbering the premises or removing ore. The defendant is restrained from collecting ore payments or extracting ore until the case is decided.
A county attorney's complaint accuses Julia O'Neil and Julia O Neill Mra Leary and Quinn Leary of assault in the third degree against Johanna Kelly. The document was sent to Justice Biss's court in South Butte last Wednesday.
A highly publicized session in London on November 19 to discuss horse doping collapsed into a farce. Few spectators attended, including several sportsmen, Americans, and veterinary surgeons. Speakers claimed American jockeys used electrical devices, but no evidence supported the claim and the meeting ended without action.
A Turkish Bath opened at Sutton’s theater last week with a balanced crowd attendance. The show drew a decent turnout considering the limited engagement and mixed reviews.
A discussion between American and English trainers led the chairman to remark that the meeting had lost its object. He invited anyone with knowledge of hoping to raise a hand, but no one responded and the gathering ended without conclusion.
Vera Cruz Calif Nov 1 George Puttman was executed at Folsom prison for the murder of fellow convict John Showers a year ago. He had been serving ten years when the crime occurred in May 1899 after a quarrel with Barney Showers. Puttman's real name was Martin McKeane, a native of the village and former robbery prisoner pardoned by the governor. He refused religious consolation before death and chose convict garb.
New York November 19 The sixteenth annual exhibition of the National Horse Show association opened in Madison Square Garden with prize money exceeding prior highs. Auction sales of box seats grossed nearly $10,000 above previous records, 64 seats sold at an average price near 4, the top at 625. Entries rose from 1,300 to about 1,600. Ring committee for today and tonight includes Col Delancey Kane and George H Weumore by day and Wm C Whitney and Wim F H Tailor for the evening.
From Paria dispatches via Pix Nouvieme Glecle St Petersburg reports czar illness will last some time and no regent is being considered. Grand Duke Vladimir, czar’s uncle, is mentioned as possible regent though no action planned until recovery.
Constantinople report says United States Charge d Affaires Grisvom attended a court musicale at the Ydna palace on November 17 and dined with the sultan who asked him to convey warm congratulations to President McKinley on his re election. The sultan praised the election results and expressed pleasure at the continued friendly relations between Turkey and the United States.
United States Land Office Helena Oct 23 1900 gives Horace Y Winchell and Joan P ONeil of Butte Montana filing for a patent on 2012 acres of Blue Eye Lode located Jefferson County near Sur No 6090. Description covers exact bearing distances from discovery shaft and survey points with references to Bur No 1727 A and Silver Arrow Lode. First publication Oct 24 1900 and filed through George D Green Register with Samuel Barker Jr as attorney.
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