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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1899
Page
6
The French Gulch placer mines near Prenvh Gulch, 24 miles south of Anaconda, produced substantial gold as operators like W. Allen returned with dust. Despite heavy yearly expenses and many workers, Allen reports large profits from hydraulic mining and boulder lifting while developing both quartz and placer mines.
A Montana prospector, about 35, known for refusing good offers yet seeking fair value, transacted business in Butte and Anaconda related to his annual work at French Gulch. He plans to settle with his family at 314 Alder Street for the winter after a busy season, having owned or controlled quartz and placer claims worth thousands since boyhood.
An interng meeting of the school board last night considered continuing schools after state revenue is exhausted. County Attorney Duffy insists there is no legal authority to run schools without new funds, suggesting voluntary contributions. President Tate to approach M Donahue of Anaconda Copper Mining to see if the company will cover the heat school tax of over $9,000. Bids for coal for the year were opened and the Diamond 50 ton Wid was accepted.
City officials including Mayor Madden and Aldermen debated charges against George Lancaster and the heating of his wife. Key figures Boardman and Fr. Boardosan appeared. votes centered on whether charges could be sustained with a verdict likely by the press court. A separate sewer improvement plan was mentioned with proposed costs up to $250.
Anaconda youths outline a new band to be called the udel or another fit title at the next gathering. The roster includes N. Davidson as leader with Ovcor Mareh Fred Miter Marjonets Stanley Tams Shutley Chas McAuley Alto Earnest Christle Joe Couture R. Davis and a full brass section with Emil Christle Harry Church and A Seilaft. The rhythm group features Jas Donohue and J Varleys among others.
In district court at 0 a m the murder case of Ellis Persinger opened with the defendant brought in by Deputy Stevens. Persinger, tall and neatly dressed, sits in the prisoners box as his father from Missouri observes. Defense counsel says they are not ready for trial, claiming time to prepare statements. the county attorney countered the case has been set for weeks and proper preparation should have occurred. The court deemed the case most important and noted the defense would proceed.
The court adjourned for the forenoon after urging statements to be prepared by 2 p.m. The jury was excused until that hour. State witnesses include M. Kiley, George Keasinger, Mrs. Keasinger, Chadwick, Mulholland, Washington Gulch, Mullen, Murray, Goff, Gott, Yaunders, Ingram, and others from Helena, Bozeman, Deer Lodge, Anaconda, Miles City and Central Park. Defense witnesses list Oliver Dotson, Cachelin, Chadwick, Ward, Smith, Horne, Jones, Goff, Gott, Holt, Conroy, Dire, Du Maine, Mulholland.
Local briefs report ministerial association meeting at the Presbyterian lecture room. A jury delayed on a grand larceny case against Wm. Jones. Anaconda Cash Bazaar advertises 5 cent items. Mrs. Messner pleads guilty to disturbance with suspended sentence. George Nelson, also known as Minslenborg and Nels Nelson, dies at St. Ann's Hospital. funeral arrangements pending. United Knights of Ploodges of Anaconda to hold a grand ball on Dec 18. Uniforms chosen for a Fair with about 25 new members soon. Mitchie and John Kiley testify in Persinger murder case. Jines charged with assault on Nellie Dough, arrested with a drunk and disorderly charge. Oliver Sullivan cited Fr. Sheridan for loud language. G A R member John Hovseins dies. remains at Tuttie's. Arrangements for G A R services planned. Two rheumaries reported. Geo. Simone charged with robbery. bonds set. Ed Jordan claims theft from Laundry block. J. Davis of Anaconda Mining departs for Spokane to become foreman at Chion Tern Works. Mrs. Dad’s children expected soon.
Livingston news reports a special school board meeting in the city for a trustees institute linked with the teachers institute. Supt J N Hamilton Missoula and Annie L Harwood lead talks on qualifications and ideals, with Carleton delivering the ideal trustee. Local officials announce coal, railroad, and publishing plans, and social events include a St Andrews Ladies Guild euchre night and an imminent wedding announcement.
The document details a mining claim surveyed in 1899 with chain measurements and corner bearings in Silver Bow County, naming Frank Kreller and James C. Friend as adjoining claimants. It records the mine location, claim area of 16.57 acres, and references to the Tiger Lode and Oriole Lode. It also notes a separate county notice inviting sealed proposals for care of the sick and poor for 1900 by the Board of County Commissioners.
Proposals to furnish fuel, grain and substantial food and clothing for the county poor farm, beds and bedding, medicines and medical supplies, surgical appliances and a physician. Proposals to J Moran Clerk of the Board and filed with him by December 27, 1899 at 10 a.m. Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The Silver Bow County Board invites sealed bids to cover burial costs for all deaths in the county during 1900 at the County Cemetery. Proposals include transportation, graves, coffins, burial robes, dressing, grave headboard, and keeping a register. Bids to J. J. Moran, due December 27, 1899 at 10 am. board may reject any bid.
Anaconda to St Paul time table shows daily service No 12 and No 1. Mixed train to Whitehall via Twin Bridges Wednesday Thursday Saturday to Pony and Norris. Local times list departures from Butte depot 4 40 pm 10 am 1 05 pm 4 45 pm. Through trains operate east west. Tickets and steamship connections available via Great Northern Oregon Short Line Northern Pacific and connections.
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