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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1899
Page
3
In Butte public opinion splits on whether the city’s small pox scare is genuine. Physicians cite past epidemics to argue the disease’s severity, while others doubt its presence, claiming the pesthouse would show hundreds of cases and quarantine would be more evident.
Housekeepers and cooks value Armour's Extract of Beef for emergencies and soups. At Hennes new store on the first floor a cup can be had to learn its preparation and use for those curious about this beef extract.
Marie Richardson appeared before Judge Sullivan for violating police regulations governing women of the bad lands. The case was adjourned for advisement after she paid a $10 fine for disturbing.
Copper mining shares finished the day with no evidence of an ensuing boom. Closing quotations listed Amalgamated at 88, Anaconda 45, Boston & Montana 325, Butte & Boston 73, Calumet & Hecla 775, Mohawk 20.
A Victorian era ad from White Front Grocery promotes Vigoral and Beef Extract as seasonally helpful tonics against damp chilly weather. It lists Vigoral bottles of 2 oz and 4 oz, Beef Tablets, Solid Beef Extract and regular prices, inviting readers to consider these tonics as preventive health measures and noting several price points and discounts.
Tamarack today declared a dividend of 6 per share payable December 28 to holders of record November 29. The statement lists Osceola Utah Co and Parrot among entities referenced in the plan with varying figures.
The Old Amber mine will restart soon. William A. Clark hints at potential ties with Amalgamated Copper if Montana litigation settles and Calumet & Hecla policy aligns. Rumors of a Clark led consolidation are denied. Market news: Lake copper at 1.734, electro at 1.67 to 1.711, with cautious consumer demand and price weak signals amid broader copper activity.
A flurry of arrivals and departures marks Butte today with visits from Paul of Monida and John Bielenberg from Deer Lodge. County Attorney T. T. Lyon of Boulder surveys city affairs while Secretary of State Hogan visits from Helena. Attendee lists include Wm. Wallace Jr, Sam Galland of Spokane, Ed Cardwell of Jeffers Island, and Assistant City Detective Charles Ray on departmental business. Also noted are Dillon Sheriff Pyle and locals Pyle, Price, Thompson, and Knoll plus James Hogan moving to Butte permanently. Breytspark joins Ben Calkins’ art dept. Parker departs for Boulder. mining suits delay as Heinze heads to Helena. Pardee to Sumpter, Oregon.
A brief ad claims Wright's Paragon Headache Remedy offers fast relief from severe headaches. It emphasizes rapid action and cautions dosing as directed.
Letters at the Inter Mountain office for G. H. and for a party seeking a 4 to 7 room furnished house. Also for G a person wishing to sell a lady's jacket and KB. M.%., a party seeking an 8 room furnished house. M. B. a party seeking 4 rooms for housekeeping, and notices to IL M, C M, B B, and Z Z.
The Montana supreme court granted the Wellcome disbarment defense more time to file their brief, extending to next Monday. The defense noted Nolan filed early and did not use the seven day allowance, citing other duties. Also noted: Dr. Hammond moved his residence in Helena to 212 West Broadway near the Presbyterian church. French coal miners number cited as 1,000.
The docket covers Tim J. Shea vs P H Regan over wages, Cooney Bros vs A C McKinney on tomato sales, and a Montana union RR v Burker ejectment. Jurisdiction disputes linger, a juror misses due to a death in the family, and a $5 fine is imposed on juror Frank Gibbons. Other actions include copying correspondence in Hammond Packing suit and notes on Cassidy Rowan promissory matters. Mary I Johnson advertises corset measures and tailoring services at 131 West Broadway.
Butte Coal Company declares no solicitors or collectors and focuses on low expenses to maximize coal quality. The ad states customers act as the advertising medium and lists No. 4 East Broadway and telephone contact 477. A Turkey Shoot will take place at the Butte Rifle Club range on Thanksgiving Day with shooting at multiple ranges.
A Washington dispatch reports General Miles recently toured the far west and south and praised Pacific coast defenses while urging stronger harbors and artillery. He notes Puget Sound, mouths of the Columbia, San Francisco, and San Diego as sites for defenses with undertrained personnel and calls for more skilled artillery to protect a 4000 mile coast. He argues a smaller, highly trained force suited to population and wealth would better secure the nation, contrasting with China’s fate and broader global powers.
The will of Josiah Youlton was filed for record in the county clerk offices. It directs his widow executrix to share equally with their five children and use rental income for her own use. Also a funeral notice invites Butte Camp 13 Women of the World to Fidelity Hall for H N Lavery’s funeral Wednesday evening.
The United States bankruptcy court in Montana announces the first meeting of creditors for B J McGivern on December 22, 1880 at 2 PM. Creditors may appear, prove claims, and appoint a trustee. Referee Thompson Camprs, District of Montana.
The Times-Herald reports on Miss Perklefeh with remarks about her supposed talents and habits. A quoted exchange suggests she largely sits and giggles at nothing while Keene is described as constantly busy, leaving little time for play or singing rag-time songs.
A small boy runs to merchant offices in a brisk exchange, asking in breathless terms what is wanted as he delivers a crucial message. The scene captures a hurried moment of communication in a bustling trade setting.
In this Tit Bits snippet a boy pressures a merchant asking urgently to see someone, but is told the person is engaged or run over. The dialogue shows a bustling Cheapside scene with a sharp retort from the merchant and the boy's persistent importunity.
A verse from the Chicago News notes the rarity of a young pretty, gracious, witty woman with money and sense who remains available. It laments finding such a charming partner only to see her already bound to another man in life.
A remark notes that more champagne is consumed in one year than the entire champagne districts produce in seven years, highlighting a striking imbalance between demand and regional production.
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