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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
7
Advertises investment houses and lots for sale in the city with claimed returns of two to three percent per month. Promises secure shelter options as a fallback against adversity and suggests real estate as a paying investment.
A vintage advertisement lists prices for plum pudding reg ie 66ce two pounds, Gordon and Dillworth plum pudding, Kennedy’s fruit cake, one pound, and other items. Also shows 10c per pound for Home Made Mince Meat, 40c per gallon for Duffy’s Pure Sweet Cider, 10c per quart for cider, three quart baskets of Cape Cod cranberries at 30c, and a large size Concord grapes offer.
Katie Bush changed her plea to guilty in district court and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for the attack on Mrs. Hogarth. The incident followed a dispute over $200 missing from Hogarth’s lodging house, with Bush claiming Hogarth stole the money. The case also notes Shepherd’s discharge after a weak preliminary showing and mentions a separate inquiry into ore theft allegations.
In Judge Chinseys court morning session county attorney C P Connolly discussed the state case against L G Livingston jailed for passing a worthless check on the Monnat Tron works. He noted Livingston was sought in Utah for forgery and that Utah had issued requisition papers, but Silver Bow county did not pursue removal. Connolly said they lack proof of bank funds and may not proceed to trial, hoping Utah authorities will claim him. no trial date set and unlikely soon.
Piper Duncan McGregor a well known resident of Butte returns from Scotland to his old Highland home in Bootland. He was accompanied by his family and reports a thoroughly enjoyable trip. He learned seven airs for the bagpipe and joked about eligibility for the Butte police force.
The Treadwell mine on Douglas Island Alaska paid a fourth quarterly dividend of 3744 cents per share on October 28 to its stockholders. Since January 7 through October 28 total payouts reached $300,000, averaging about $1,000 daily. October gross receipts were $107,087 with expenses $36,500. The October report shows 40 stamps crushed 58,407 tons yielding $68,046 with a saving of 1,088 tons sulphurets worth $1. The ore average price was $189 per ton.
The United Verde Muddle reports a state supreme court suit filed by Allwater shank to appoint a receiver for United Verde Copper Co at Jerome Avis and its railroad. Senator William A. Chik is among large stockholders in a $3,000,000 concern. The aim is to block a sale during reorganization into a West Virginia operation with $7,000,000 capital. proceeds to be shared pro rata among 208,000 voting stockholders of 300,000. The move could freeze current holders as majority plans to restructure and transfer property. The mine ranks among the nation’s largest copper producers.
Engineering and Mining Journal notes a quiet market with stable Lake copper at around the same level. Refining and manufactured copper show modest quotes in London and Britain’s imports for the period to October 31 total about 94,741 tons, with the United States supplying several key categories. Weathered demand suggests buyers defer purchases, awaiting clearer conditions.
Sergeant John T. Conrey writes from Guagua Luzon to his brother in Montana recounting life with the Fighting Thirty-sixth. He notes skirmishes with insurrectos, recruits from Tennessee, and jokes about new soldiers while defending Otis and criticizing home papers’ views. He reflects on longing for home and the rough winters ahead.
A sergeant notes promotion and hopes for a move from the town within a month to Manila and then Dagupan. He says they capture Mauser rifles but turn them in, mentions Colonel Bell and quarters with George Peters in Company D, and sends regards to Captains Wynne and Gardner.
Short notes list residents and businesses including Reed at 118 North Main and Hight Fairfield ad. lawyers, tuner, and stable details. Thanksgiving service at German Lutheran church. cigar prices. Dr. Hammond moves residence. miner injured at Green Mountain mine. missing man Samuel M Herbert. city damages claim by Ethier over ditch excavation. coroner inquest on Charles Noakes finding natural death. apparel sale items and prices noted.
In the United States district court of Montana the bankrupt Joseph A Benjamin was adjudged bankrupt on November 27 1880. The first creditors meeting is set for December 22 1899 at 2 pm at Court of Bankruptcy No 49 West Park Street Butte Montana. Creditors may appear prove claims elect a trustee and conduct related business. Dated November 25 1899 Thompson Campbell referee in bankruptcy.
Copper stock listings show weakness despite a reporid suit of British arms in Africa. At 2:30 p m quotations included Amalgamated 86 1 2, Anaconda 45 15, Boston & Montana 22 4, Butte & Boston 69 bid. Calumet & Hecla 76 5, Milwaukee 20, Osceola, Parrot 4, Tamarack 20 4, Utah 49. The market mood remained lower than yesterday with several issues bid or asked at varied levels.
City congregations unite to give thanks to God at the Union Thanksgiving Service. Rev. E J Groeneveld conducts opening exercises, Rev. Frederick Tonge presides, other ministers participate, and Rev. Edward Oliver Tilburn will preach. Service starts at 11 o clock with choir music.
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